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Law must Respect faith: Tharoor on Sabarimala case

India, April 8 -- Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday said those interpreting the law must take faith into account, arguing that one has to understand and respect the faith of people. Speaking t... Read More


Centre backs restriction on women's entry in Sabarimala

India, April 8 -- Backing the restriction on the entry of women of menstruating age into Kerala's Sabarimala temple, the Centre on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that the issue falls squarely within t... Read More


Disqualified MP Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti moves Delhi HC in cheating case

India, April 8 -- Disqualified Madhya Pradesh Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti on Tuesday moved the Delhi High Court challenging his conviction and three-year jail sentence in a cheating case involving th... Read More


Nitish Kumar Set to Take Oath as Rajya Sabha MP on Friday

Patna, April 8 -- In a significant political development, Nitish Kumar, chief of the Janata Dal (United), is scheduled to take oath as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha on Friday. Confirming ... Read More


Samia orders fuel use cuts amid global shocks

Tanzania, April 8 -- Dar es Salaam. President Samia Suluhu Hassan has directed government institutions to immediately reduce fuel consumption, citing ongoing global shocks that continue to disrupt ene... Read More


Fuel crisis fears grip Parliament as MPs push drastic spending cuts, gold sale

Tanzania, April 8 -- Dodoma. A heated debate unfolded in Parliament on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, as lawmakers called for urgent and unconventional measures to shield Tanzania's economy from mounting f... Read More


Electricity price hike proposed to cover coal scam losses

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- The government proposes to increase electricity bills by 30% in May, following an 11% hike in April to generate Rs. 41.5 billion, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa stated in Par... Read More


TRA explores the need for a customs post for Songwe cross-border trade

DODOMA, April 8 -- THE Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) is continuing to assess the need for the construction of a customs post in Momba Constituency, Songwe Region, as part of efforts to improve reve... Read More


Ikungi MP advises Tanzania to construct more fuel storage facilities

DODOMA, April 8 -- IKUNGI West Member of Parliament, Elibariki Kingu, has advised the government to construct more fuel storage facilities to help the country manage potential fuel shortages and suppl... Read More


Tanzania sees economic gains in medical tourism

DODOMA, April 8 -- THE Tanzanian government continues to implement strategic measures to promote medical tourism as part of efforts to increase the health sectors contribution to the national economy.... Read More