Pakistan fuel price hike sparks Oppn protests, calls to oust Shehbaz Sharif govt

IANS | April 4, 2026 12:38 PM

Islamabad, April 4 (IANS) A sharp hike in fuel prices by the Pakistan government has triggered strong backlash from opposition parties and civil society groups, with calls for mass protests and demands for the removal of the coalition government led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, according to local media reports.

IPL 2026: RCB skipper Rajat Patidar, Jitesh Sharma visit Tirumala temple ahead of CSK clash

IANS | April 4, 2026 12:36 PM

Tirupati, April 4 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar, along with wicketkeeper batter Jitesh Sharma, offered prayers at the sacred Tirumala temple on Saturday ahead of the team's next match against the five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday.

India tightens watch on GLP-1 drugs amid safety and misuse concerns

IANS | April 4, 2026 12:21 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) India’s drug regulators are stepping up oversight of fast-growing weight-loss and diabetes therapies, particularly GLP-1 receptor agonists, amid rising demand and the anticipated entry of cheaper generic versions into the domestic market.