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India, Indonesia sign health, education pacts; IIM Bangalore to open first ASEAN campus in East Java

India, July 7 -- India and Indonesia signed a series of agreements to deepen cooperation in health, education, defence, critical minerals and maritime security during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vi... Read More


Tripura makes singing of Vande Mataram and National Anthem mandatory in all schools

India, July 7 -- The Tripura government has made the singing of the full version of the national song 'Vande Mataram', followed by the national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana', compulsory in all schools acros... Read More


Rupee gains 48 Paise to close at 94.95 against US Dollar

India, July 7 -- The Indian rupee strengthened by 48 paise to close at 94.95 against the US dollar on Tuesday, supported by improved global risk sentiment and easing concerns over crude oil supplies t... Read More


Former Afghanistan cricketer Shapoor Zadran dies at 38

India, July 7 -- Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran, one of the pioneers of the country's rise in international cricket, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 38 after battling a prolonged i... Read More


Courage, not silence, will defeat graft

Nairobi, July 7 -- This week, Africa marks African Anti-Corruption Day, commemorating the adoption of the African Union Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption. It is a call for integrity, a... Read More


PM courts French investors in Vision 2050 execution drive

Tanzania, July 7 -- Paris. Prime Minister, Dr Mwigulu Nchemba, has urged French investors to expand their presence in Tanzania, positioning the country as a strategic destination for long-term investm... Read More


Tanzania calls for stronger global cooperation on AI governance

Tanzania, July 7 -- Geneva. Tanzania has called for stronger international cooperation to ensure the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is guided by inclusive, transparent and equitable... Read More


Graduates struggle to secure internships as companies cut costs

Nairobi, July 7 -- Every year, thousands of young Kenyans leave university with fresh degrees and an urgent need for work. Alongside them are third-year students scrambling to secure internships, ofte... Read More


Kenya Railways loss widens to Sh28 billion as SGR posts first surplus

Nairobi, July 7 -- State-owned Kenya Railways Corporation's net losses grew by Sh477 million to Sh28.16 billion in the year ended June 2025, clouding the performance of the standard gauge railway, whi... Read More


New weekend routine for middle class: Pay Sh30,000 for night away without the travel

Nairobi, July 7 -- A growing number of middle-class Kenyans are opting to holiday without leaving town, checking into nearby hotels, villas and serviced apartments for short breaks that require little... Read More