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Absa Bank increases dividend payout despite 10 pc profit drop

Nairobi, Aug. 18 -- Absa Bank Kenya has more than doubled its interim dividend to Sh0.50 per share despite reporting a 9.8 percent decline in net profit for the half year ended June 2026. The lender ... Read More


Water utility pledges fast action following recent Arusha protests

Tanzania, Aug. 18 -- Arusha. The Arusha Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (Auwsa) has outlined immediate strategies to resolve water supply challenges in Murieti and Terrat wards following r... Read More


Nagaland: Renowned Naga peace activist and statesman Niketu Iralu passes away

Guwahati, Aug. 18 -- Renowned Naga peace activist and statesman Niketu Iralu passed away at BLK Hospital in New Delhi, leaving behind a legacy of peace-building, reconciliation and social service span... Read More


One-Day PM Vishwakarma Awareness-cum-Capacity Building Programme Held in Baramulla

Jammu, Aug. 18 -- Share Tweet Share Baramulla, Aug 18 (KNS) : A one-day PM Vishwakarma Awareness-cum-Capacity Building Programme on Branding and Marketing was organised today by the Br-MSME Developmen... Read More


MNGL accelerates multi-phase expansion of CNG Infrastructure in Pune to enhance gas availability

Pune, Aug. 17 -- Maharashtra Natural Gas Limited (MNGL) has undertaken a comprehensive, time-bound programme to strengthen CNG infrastructure across Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad. The initiative is aimed... Read More


Jubilee Hills checkpost to get major traffic relief

Hyderabad, Aug. 17 -- Jubilee Hills checkpost, Hyderabad's busiest junction around KBR Park during peak hours, is set for a major traffic upgrade under the Hyderabad City Innovative and Transformative... Read More


CPI stages protest in Coimbatore, submits 23-point petition to Collector

Coimbatore, Aug. 17 -- The Communist Party of India (CPI) staged a demonstration near the Coimbatore District Collector's Office on Monday, raising 23 demands concerning drinking water, infrastructure... Read More


M5 Northbound Traffic LIVE Today: M5 J7 Evesham Crash After HGV-Car Collision Causes Major Delays Near M50; Check Latest Traffic Update, Affected Roads, Travel Alert, Diversion Routes & More

India, Aug. 17 -- M5 Northbound Traffic Live Today: M5 northbound traffic faced major disruption in Worcestershire on Monday after a collision involving a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and a car between J... Read More


UP: Varanasi Div Commissioner inspects LBS Airport expansion, Ganjari Cricket Stadium during field visit

Varanasi, Aug. 17 -- Varanasi Divisional Commissioner S. Rajalingam conducted extensive tours to assess the progress of development projects in the district on Monday. In this regard, the Divisional ... Read More


Hayden Panettiere death: What happened after she was found unresponsive in Greenville Airbnb? Neighbor reveals details

India, Aug. 17 -- Hayden Panettiere, best known for "Heroes" and "Nashville," was found dead at 36 inside an Airbnb rental in Greenville, South Carolina, on Sunday, with a neighbor now sharing details... Read More