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Fix the 'ghapla' in education, or I'll protest: Ramdev warns Modi

India, Aug. 15 -- Yoga guru Ramdev on Saturday warned the Narendra Modi government over students' protests against irregularities in education and recruitment examinations, saying that the agitation c... Read More


Rajasthan to bring Civil Code 2026 to ensure uniform legal framework, says CM

India, Aug. 15 -- Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Saturday said the state government would be introducing the Rajasthan Civil Code 2026 in line with the constitutional spirit of Article 4... Read More


Shinyanga citizens hit by Sh150,000 broker fees for free municipal loans

Tanzania, Aug. 15 -- Shinyanga. Citizens seeking 10 percent municipal loans in Shinyanga are allegedly being charged up to Sh150,000 by private individuals to help them complete online forms and regis... Read More


Old Mutual injects Sh1.2bn capital into Faulu Microfinance Bank

Nairobi, Aug. 15 -- Old Mutual has injected an additional Sh1.2 billion into its subsidiary Faulu Microfinance Bank as the lender steps up investments in technology, including its core banking system,... Read More


Investigation launched into missing textbooks

Sri Lanka, Aug. 15 -- An investigation commenced into the disappearance of a stock of textbooks and activity books issued by the Department of Educational Publications, Secretary to the Ministry of Ed... Read More


Div Com Garg greets people on 80th I-Day, pitches for peaceful, prosperous Kashmir

Jammu, Aug. 15 -- Share Tweet Share Asif Malik Srinagar, Aug 15 (KNS): Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Saturday extended his greetings to the people on the occasion of India's 80th In... Read More


Battery Push Goes Beyond Cost Cutting, Localisation: Ashok Leyland CEO

Mumbai, Aug. 15 -- Ashok Leyland's battery pack manufacturing plans are designed to boost vehicle integration and open new revenue streams, not just cut costs or meet local-sourcing rules, said Chief ... Read More


PM addresses the nation on 80th Independence Day

India, Aug. 15 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, Aug 15 hoisted the national flag and addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort as India celebrated its 80th Independence Day. ... Read More


Catholic body urges govt to withdraw FCRA bill, flags violence against Christians

India, Aug. 15 -- The Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI), the apex body of the Catholic Church in India, on Friday, Aug 14 urged the government to withdraw the FCRA bill, while also expressi... Read More


'Vande Mataram' sung at Red Fort for first time on Independence Day

India, Aug. 15 -- In a first for Independence Day celebrations, 'Vande Mataram' was rendered at the Red Fort complex during the 79th anniversary of the historic occasion on August 15, followed by the ... Read More