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Maina's son, Faisal, arrested after six years on the run - Report

Nigeria, Oct. 17 -- Fugitive Faisal Maina, son of ex-convict Abdulrasheed Maina, former chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), has reportedly been arrested, six years after jumping b... Read More


Small boat approaches, opens fire on LNG tanker off Yemen's coast, says UK maritime agency

London, Oct. 17 -- The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations stated on Saturday that it had received a report concerning a security breach involving an LNG tanker positioned 140 nautical miles sout... Read More


Interview: Deana Heath and Jinee Lokaneeta

India, Oct. 17 -- Your book grew out of a workshop series at the University of Liverpool and Jawaharlal Nehru University between 2016 and 2019. What went into making it accessible for non-scholarly re... Read More


Saif Ali Khan leases Mumbai commercial property to fintech firm for Rs.22.76 lakh monthly rent

New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan has leased two commercial office units in Mumbai's Andheri East for a monthly rental of Rs.22.76 lakh. According to property registration documents ... Read More


J&K's Rs.70,244-crore PMDP projects record 89% physical progress

Srinagar, Oct. 17 -- Secretary, Planning, Development and Monitoring Department (PD&MD), Dr Owais Ahmed, on Friday reviewed the progress of major developmental initiatives in Jammu and Kashmir, includ... Read More


India's space economy may reach USD 40-45 billion in 7-8 years, private investment key: Jitendra Singh

New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- India's space economy is expected to grow from around USD 9 billion to USD 40-45 billion over the next seven to eight years, Union Minister of State for Space Jitendra Singh said... Read More


CAPPA, activists, labour group reject Lagos water privatisation, metering, demand public investment

Nigeria, Oct. 17 -- Community activists and a representative of labour organisations have urged the Lagos State Government to invest in public water infrastructure rather than rely on private operator... Read More


Luddites as gatekeepers of literature, By Osmund Agbo

Nigeria, Oct. 17 -- The Luddites were a movement of skilled textile workers in England who rebelled against industrial machinery between 1811 and 1816. Having spent years mastering their crafts, they ... Read More


China's luxury demand recovery may remain elusive, forcing global brands to rethink growth: Bernstein report

New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- A recovery in Chinese consumer demand is unlikely to provide a strong boost to the global luxury goods industry in the near term, with a prolonged economic slowdown, weak consume... Read More


Axis Bank Q2 PAT climbs 38% YoY to Rs 7,000 cr

Mumbai, Oct. 17 -- Total income increased 14.2% YoY to Rs 42,949.32 crore in the September 2026 quarter, compared with Rs 37,594.81 crore in the year-ago period. Operating profit before provisions an... Read More