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Truck drivers' leaders released, blockade on Uganda-Kenya border entry points lifted

Uganda, May 11 -- The Ugandan government has released two leaders of the long-distance truck drivers, a day after their colleagues blockaded Uganda's border entry points with Kenya, causing a transpor... Read More


Govt pushes for regional gaming forum to tackle illegal betting

Uganda, May 11 -- Uganda is pushing for closer regional cooperation to fight illegal gambling and harmonise responsible gaming standards as Africa's digital betting industry grows under tighter regula... Read More


Museveni at 40: How peace, patriotism, and petroleum are fueling the next chapter

Uganda, May 11 -- By the numbers, 40 years is a milestone. But by the story of the National Resistance Movement time in power, it is a transformation even when debate has been divided. When President... Read More


Driving Industrial Growth in Jammu & Kashmir: Ministry of Mines to Launch Second Tranche of Limestone Block Auctions

Srinagar, May 11 -- The Ministry of Mines, Government of India, is set to launch the second tranche of auction of limestone blocks in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir on May 12, 2026, at Srinaga... Read More


Massive Anti-Drug Crackdown in Bandipora: Property Attached, Illegal Poppy Cultivation Destroyed in Sumbal

Bandipora, May 11 -- Suhail Rather In a major crackdown against narcotics under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, Bandipora Police on Monday intensified its anti-drug operations by atta... Read More


KRA seeks identity of crypto traders in tax cheats pursuit

Nairobi, May 11 -- Cryptocurrency exchanges and platforms will be required to report their identity and transactions of their clients to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) if MPs back proposals in the ... Read More


Boost for Consolidated Bank as Treasury allocates Sh1bn for capital

Nairobi, May 11 -- The National Treasury has allocated Sh1.125 billion to shore up capital for Consolidated Bank of Kenya, offering a boost to the State-owned lender that is currently in breach of reg... Read More


Treasury reserves Sh4.6bn to avert vaccines shortage

Nairobi, May 11 -- The Treasury has set aside Sh4.6 billion for vaccines in a bid to prevent a funding crunch that previously triggered shortages of child immunisation supplies, as donors continue to ... Read More


72 year old Surat man duped of Rs 1.47 crore in digital arrest fraud

India, May 11 -- A 72-year-old resident of Surat was allegedly cheated of Rs.1.47 crore in a sophisticated "digital arrest" cyber fraud, where scammers posed as officials from Mumbai Cyber Crime and t... Read More


Rupee records sharpest fall since March slides 83 paise against US dollar

India, May 11 -- The Indian rupee registered its sharpest single-day decline since March on Monday, weakening by 83 paise to close at 95.31 against the US dollar amid concerns over rising crude oil pr... Read More