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Central Bank approves Nedbank buyout of NCBA Group

Nairobi, Aug. 31 -- The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has approved the 66 percent acquisition of NCBA Group by South Africa's Nedbank Group, paving the way for the conclusion of the Sh110 billion transa... Read More


PM Modi holds talks with Russian President Putin

India, Aug. 31 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin focusing on various key aspects of bilateral ties including cooperation in areas of trade and ... Read More


11 killed in firecracker factory blast in UP's Kaushambi, rescue operations underway

India, Aug. 31 -- Eleven people were killed and five were injured after a massive explosion at a firecracker factory in Uttar Pradesh's Kaushambi district on Monday afternoon, officials said. Distric... Read More


Bihar, Jharkhand sign Sone water-sharing agreement in presence of Home Minister Shah

India, Aug. 31 -- Bihar and Jharkhand signed a water-sharing agreement for the Sone river in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday, officials said. In 1973, an agreement took place ... Read More


India bloomed, doomsayers doomed: PM Modi on 7.8 pc GDP growth in Q1

India, Aug. 31 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed the 7.8 per cent GDP growth in the April-June quarter and took a dig at those questioning the state of the Indian economy, saying "dooms... Read More


SC seeks Centre's view on banning retail sale of acid, flags failure to enforce 2013 norms

India, Aug. 31 -- The Supreme Court on Monday sought the Centre's response on whether the retail sale of acid should be completely banned or subjected to stringent regulation after concerns were raise... Read More


Bomb threat note on tissue paper forces Air India flight to land in Ahmedabad

India, Aug. 31 -- An Air India flight from Dammam in Saudi Arabia to New Delhi, carrying 32 passengers, made an emergency landing at Ahmedabad airport on Monday, August 31, after a crew member found a... Read More


September rainfall over India likely to be below normal: IMD

India, Aug. 31 -- Rainfall across India is most likely to remain below normal in September, the India Meteorological Department said on Monday, August 31, in its monthly forecast. The IMD expects the... Read More


SIR: Nashik, Mumbai Suburban record widest gender gap in Maharashtra's draft voter roll

India, Aug. 31 -- Nashik and Mumbai Suburban districts have recorded the widest gap between male and female voters in Maharashtra's draft electoral roll after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), whi... Read More


Ex-Madras HC judge missing in Nepal, Bar apprises PM Modi, Chief Justice of India

India, Aug. 31 -- The Madras Bar Association on Monday apprised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant that former judge of the Madras High Court, Justice V Sivagn... Read More