EJ's Top 5 Headlines, April 5: petrol-diesel prices, J&K terror attacks, Lanka crisis, IPL points table

1. Petrol, diesel prices hiked again: 80p/l rise in Delhi, 85p/l rise in Mumbai

Petrol and diesel rates were hiked for the 13th time in the last 15 days. With the latest increase, the total price hike in 15 days amounts to Rs 9.2 per litre.

2. J&K: 4 terror attacks in 2 days; civilians, CRPF soldiers targeted

A Kashmiri Pandit shopkeeper was attacked by terrorists in Shopian on April 4, hours after an attack on CRPF soldiers. Meanwhile, migrant workers from Bihar, Punjab were targeted in Pulwama.

3. UN climate report warns of disaster if immediate action no taken

Latest IPCC report says that goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius is beyond reach if deep emissions reduction steps are not taken immediately in all sectors.

4. Sri Lanka crisis: Protests continue; Opposition reject Rajapaksa's offer

Economic crisis continues to grip Sri Lanka as protests go on. An emergency health situation was declared due to drug shortage, even as the Opposition rejected Rajapaksa's offer of a 'unity government'.

5. IPL Points Table: Rajasthan, Kolkata, Gujarat in Top 3; Hyd at bottom

After Day 10 of IPL 2022, Rajasthan Royals are at the top of the table, with Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans making up the Top 3. Sunrisers Hyderabad are at the bottom of the IPL points table.