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El-Rufai: I'm on my way back to Nigeria

Nigeria, Feb. 12 -- PREMIUM TIMES can confirm the imminent return to Nigeria of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, contrary to speculations that he is in self-exile. Mr El-Rufai, who is ex... Read More


Three students injured after boundary wall collapse at Borella school

Sri Lanka, Feb. 12 -- Three 16-year-old students have sustained injuries when a boundary wall of the C.W.W. Kannangara College in Borella collapsed earlier today (12), police stated. The incident occ... Read More


Udit Narayan faces new allegations in year-old case, first wife claims he got her uterus removed without consent; read

India, Feb. 12 -- Veteran playback singer Udit Narayan has found himself at the centre of another controversy after his first wife, Ranjana Narayan Jha, levelled serious allegations against him. Ranja... Read More


"He doesn't want to answer the media": Kiren Rijiju on Rahul Gandhi's remarks to media

New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday criticised Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi for lashing out at mediapersons, saying "he (Rahul Gandhi) doesn't want to ans... Read More


US keen to boost defence ties with India, Quad cooperation: Top Trump official

India, Feb. 12 -- Washington remains keen to cooperate with India through the Quad and to bolster defence ties, Paul Kapur, the Trump administration's top diplomat for South Asia, indicated in a brief... Read More


Appeal Court to hear appeals on PDP convention

Nigeria, Feb. 12 -- The Court of Appeal in Abuja has fixed Thursday (12 February) for hearing of multiple suits regarding the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national convention held November last year... Read More


Kotak Alts raises $430 mn in first close of private credit fund

New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- Kotak Alternative Asset Managers Ltd (Kotak Alts), the alternative asset management arm of the Kotak Group, has announced the first close of its private credit vehicle, the Kotak... Read More


'Lonely nights': Gautam Gambhir's honest confession after enduring more lows than highs in 18 months as India coach

India, Feb. 12 -- When Gautam Gambhir came aboard the Indian team as its head coach, expectations were sky high. India had just won the 2024 T20 World Cup, and Kolkata Knight Riders clinched a third I... Read More


STT Hike, SEBI Curbs Weigh On Broking Industry: Crisil Ratings

New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- India's broking industry is bracing for potential headwinds following the proposed increase in securities transaction tax (STT) on derivatives in the Union Budget 2026-27, even a... Read More


CBI takes over case of NEET aspirant's death in Patna hostel

New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has begun its investigation into the case of an NEET aspirant who died in Patna last month, according to sources. Police said that the ... Read More