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Kenya's Novostar Ventures marks final close of third fund

New Delhi, April 1 -- Novastar Ventures, a Kenya-based venture capital firm that backs early-stage companies, has marked the final close of its third fund below target. The Nairobi-headquartered VC f... Read More


BJP's Nishikant Dubey offers apology over remarks on Biju Patnaik's after backlash: 'Mistakenly understood'

India, April 1 -- BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Wednesday offered an unconditional apology for his claim that former Odisha chief minister Biju Patnaik was the link between former Prime Minister Jawaharla... Read More


Odisha: Modi praises Biju Patnaik amid row over BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's remarks

India, April 1 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday praised former Odisha chief minister Biju Patnaik as a symbol of courage and nation-building, amid a political controversy triggered by rema... Read More


Centre grants one-year duty relief to SEZ units for domestic sales

New Delhi, April 1 -- The Centre has announced a one-time customs duty concession, allowing companies in special economic zones (SEZs) to sell goods in the domestic market at reduced rates of 6.5% to ... Read More


Trump claims Iran asked US for ceasefire; says it would be considered when Strait of Hormuz is open

Washington DC, April 1 -- US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) claimed that Iran has asked US for a ceasefire. He said that Washington would consider it once the Strait of Hormuz is ope... Read More


Strong institutions, reforms will curb illicit financial flows in Africa, say Edun, Adedeji

Nigeria, April 1 -- The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun, and the Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Zacch Adedeji have called for urgent ... Read More


Has issue of Naxalism been resolved, questions Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel

Sivasagar, April 1 -- Senior Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel on Wednesday questioned whether the issue of Naxalism has been resolved, as claimed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, saying the government ... Read More


BJP Kerala set for landmark win, says Thiruvalla candidate Anoop Antony

Thiruvalla, April 1 -- BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate Anoop Antony from the Thiruvalla constituency for the 2026 Keralam Legislative Assembly elections on Tuesday expressed confi... Read More


"TMC is the face of violence...": Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar condemns attack on BJP workers

Siliguri, April 1 -- Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar on Tuesday condemned the attack on Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) workers outside the Election Commissioner's office by Trinamool Congress (TMC) party... Read More


Diverse activities to be organised to celebrate Vietnam's Ethnic Culture Day 2026

Hanoi, April 1 -- A series of cultural and artistic activities highlighting the identities of Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups will be held at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in ... Read More