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Iran war could make beer and bottled water pricier for Indians
Makers of plastic and glass bottles are struggling to access raw materials as the war squeezes supplies.

Holy Week 2026: Intramuros, the lost heart of devotion
Intramuros, literally the “Walled City” of Manila, was built four and a half centuries ago, but it remains to be one of the most renowned places in the country. Today, it has become a site of faith and devotion, far removed from its dark history seemingly embedded in the country’s identity. As the Filipino faithful
'Littler was out of order' - Van Veen seething after fiery clash in Manchester
Gian van Veen has said Luke Littler was "was out of order" after defeating the world No 1 in a fiery Premier League Darts quarter-final encounter in Manchester on Thursday.

Former Turnstile Guitarist Arrested For Attempted Second-Degree Murder Of Singer’s Father
Former Turnstile guitarist Brady Ebert has been arrested on charges of attempted second-degree murder and first-degree assault of the group’s lead singer Brendan Yates’ father. Montgomery County Police in Maryland said William Yates suffered serious trauma to his legs, including one broken leg, when Ebert allegedly drove into him outside Yates’ Silver Spring home on […]

UK stroke patients ‘being failed every day’ due to staff shortages
A national survey of stroke physiotherapists working in 159 NHS services across the UK found workforce shortages across different aspects of stroke care

Ministers pledge £90m to help save birds, beavers and beetles from extinction
Wildlife populations in the UK have fallen by a third since 1970 and one in six species are at risk of extinction

The reason why your roast lamb will cost more this Easter
Prices for a typical 2kg leg of lamb have increased sharply since 2022
Amazon hits sellers with ‘fuel surcharge’ as Iran war roils global energy markets
The e-commerce giant called the surcharge "temporary" but couldn't give a date for when the policy would be retired.

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth removes top uniformed officer from Army as US wages war in Iran
The leadership shake-up comes after President Trump insisted this week that the Iran war is nearly over

The Apprentice final five revealed after explosive double departure
The teams were tasked with designing a pet product and social media campaign to pitch to some of the UK’s biggest retailers

Congress delegation meets Maha Chief Electoral Officer, demands impartial SIR
“The complaints that voters belonging to specific castes and religions were deliberately excluded, large-scale irregularities have been reported in SIR drives that might have benefited the ruling party,” said State Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal
Rights groups, Milwaukee leaders slam ICE’s arrest of Palestinian advocate
Salah Sarsour, the president of Islamic Society of Milwaukee, was reportedly detained while driving on March 30.
Opposition flags timing of women’s quota bill changes; government rejects charge
Opposition parties in the Rajya Sabha accused the government of political manoeuvring by proposing amendments to the women's reservation law, alleging it's timed for the upcoming assembly elections. The government defended its right to decide legislative timing, emphasising a commitment to women's empowerment and dismissing election-related motives. A heated exchange ensued over the implementation timeline.
Macron dismisses Trump's 'inelegant' dig about his marriage
Trump took a dig at Macron while lambasting NATO, saying the French president's wife "treats him extremely badly." Macron rejected the notion that the Middle East conflict be treated as a "show."
Blake Lively’s Lawsuit Against ‘It Ends With Us’ Director Justin Baldoni Whittled Down by Judge
A federal judge tossed out Lively's sexual harassment and defamation claims in a lengthy ruling six weeks before trial

Trump signs order threatening up to 100% tariffs on pharmaceuticals
Donald Trump unveiled sweeping new pharmaceutical tariffs on Thursday that could reach 100% unless drugmakers strike pricing deals with his administration. The move, tied to national security concerns, escalates his trade strategy and could reshape global supply chains and raise costs.

Asian Equities May Open Higher After US Rebound: Markets Wrap
Asian stocks may open with modest gains after US shares closed higher on hopes the Iran war is slowly moving toward a resolution. Trading is set to be muted with a number of regional markets shut for holidays.
‘Law & order breakdown’: SC slams gheraoing in Bengal
The Supreme Court expressed grave concern over an attack on judicial officers in West Bengal's Malda, citing a breakdown in law and order. The apex court has issued show-cause notices to top state officials and ordered central forces for officer protection. A central agency will investigate the 'deliberate and calculated' attempt to obstruct justice.

M.P. HC to begin regular hearing of Bhojshala-Kamal Maula mosque dispute case from April 6
The development comes a day after the Supreme Court refused to intervene in the matter on a petition from the Muslim side while directing the High Court to consider the objections of all parties on the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)’s report of a scientific survey of the site

Jeff Shell’s Future At Paramount In Hands Of Law Firm Probe Of Loose Lips Claim
An investigation into accusations of corporate indiscretion by Jeff Shell will make or break the future of the Paramount executive. As a probe by the law firm Gibson Dunn winds down, discussion are underway on the Melrose lot and elsewhere as to what role, if any, Shell will continue to play at the David Ellison-run […]
