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France unlocks deals for Uganda

Uganda, May 8 -- Uganda on Thursday signed an agreement with France to design, build and equip a regional cancer treatment centre in Mbarara City, heralding a raft of planned multi-sector bilateral co... Read More


Wama B'raka, did the birungi come and go?

Uganda, May 8 -- In thy land, relationships rarely end quietly. There is usually a press conference, a few cryptic Bible verses and lately press releases. So when Joshua Baraka announced he was partin... Read More


No pay, no performance: Inside Uganda's artiste payment crisis

Uganda, May 8 -- When songstress Hajarah Namukwaya, alias Spice Diana halted a show in Bukomansimbi and walked off with sound equipment in lieu of unpaid fees, it was easy to dismiss the moment as ano... Read More


800 year old Kakatiya era Shiva temple demolished in Telangana sparks outrage

India, May 8 -- The alleged demolition of an 800-year-old Kakatiya-era Shiva temple in Telangana's Warangal district has triggered widespread outrage, with historians, activists and the Union Ministry... Read More


Saudi Arabia suspends US military access to bases and airspace amid Iran tensions

India, May 8 -- Saudi Arabia has suspended United States military access to its bases and airspace, dealing a major setback to Washington's Gulf strategy amid escalating tensions in West Asia. Accord... Read More


Tanzania, Russia deepen cooperation to improve digital sovereignty, governance

Tanzania, May 8 -- Dar es Salaam. Tanzania and Russia have launched a cooperation programme aimed at strengthening digital governance, supporting digital sovereignty and advancing Tanzania's target of... Read More


Govt approves construction of medical college in Dwarka

India, May 8 -- Giving a major push to healthcare and medical education infrastructure in the national Capital, the Delhi Government has approved the construction of a modern medical college and hoste... Read More


Govt likely to receive Rs 7,000 cr funds from Centre for roads, Yamuna cleaning

India, May 8 -- Delhi is expected to receive central funds to the tune of Rs 7,000 crore in the current fiscal for works in priority areas, including road and infrastructure development and Yamuna cle... Read More


Delhi records highest value of stolen property among Union Territories in 2024: NCRB

India, May 8 -- Delhi recorded the highest value of stolen property among all Union Territories in 2024, even as the national capital saw a marginal improvement in its recovery rate compared to the pr... Read More


Carriers of Mahabharata tales face uncertain future: Eviction notices to Yamuna Bazar residents

India, May 8 -- It has been more than 200 years of continuity - of smoke from funeral pyres rising above the Nigambodh Ghat, priests performing aartis, and families making the river their very own. Th... Read More