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FSD Africa to mobilise Sh10bn debt fund for Kenyan SMEs

Nairobi, Jan. 20 -- UK-backed Financial Sector Deepening Africa (FSD Africa) is lining up a new debt fund to help mobilise between $64 million (Sh8.25 billion) and $77 million (Sh9.93 billion) for len... Read More


Investors switch Sh25bn into lower-return bond

Nairobi, Jan. 20 -- Investors who held a 10-year bond maturing in August 2026 agreed to roll over Sh26.49 billion of their paper into a 15-year bond in the current fiscal year's first switch bond issu... Read More


"If I can bring one rupee to Assam, automatically that one rupee goes to Northeast": CM Himanta Biswa Sarma at Davos

Davos, Jan. 19 -- As Assam made its debut at the 56th World Economic Forum in Davos on Monday, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the ecosystem is gradually being developed in Assam and said... Read More


Vedanta's AAF-Bagaan created an environment where heritage was experienced, at JLF-2026

Jaipur, Jan. 19 -- The Anil Agarwal Foundation (AAF) Bagaan has emerged as a forum where literature, living traditions and community voices converged during the Vedanta Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF... Read More


Sanwo-Olu signs N4.4 trillion Lagos 2026 budget, defends Makoko demolition

Nigeria, Jan. 19 -- Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has defended the ongoing demolition of structures in Makoko, a waterfront community along the Third Mainland Bridge, saying the action is ne... Read More


UP has emerged as global destination for industrial growth, strategic partnerships: State Finance Minister at WEF 2026

Davos, Jan. 19 -- A high-level delegation from Uttar Pradesh, led by State minister Finance & Parliamentary Affairs, Suresh Kumar Khanna, is all set to showcase at the World Economic Forum (WEF), the ... Read More


Korean Kanakaraju teaser: Varun Tej reinvents himself in his comeback action drama, massy first look out now

India, Jan. 19 -- Varun Tej has been going through a lull in his career, as a few of his films have flopped big time at the box office. As a result, he took a long break and did not sign any films ove... Read More


PM Takaichi calls snap election in JapanPublished on: January 19, 2026 11:00 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 19 -- Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced she will dissolve parliament on Friday and call a national election next month. The snap vote will cover all 465 seats in the lower... Read More


Beyond water scarcity: Efficiency, conservation and Delhi's path forward

India, Jan. 19 -- Delhi faces a severe water crisis due to high losses, excessive consumption and poor wastewater management. Despite initiatives like smart metering, over half of the city's treated ... Read More


Girnar Spintex Ind has submitted to BSE the Shareholding Pattern for the Period Ended December 31, 2025

India, Jan. 19 -- As of December 2025, 50.96% is owned by Indian Promoters and 49.04% by Public. Top Promoter holding highest number of shares of Girnar Spintex Ind company is Spentex Industries Limi... Read More