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VAT exemption on scrap metal bleeding exchequer, killing infrastructure

The Council noted, Sept. 8 -- On July 1, the Finance Act, 2026 came into force. On August 21, barely 52 days later, the Scrap Metal Council (SMC), through its chairperson, issued a desperate press rel... Read More


Lawyers targeted in abandoned cash mop-up plan

Nairobi, Sept. 8 -- The Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority (UFAA) plans to mop up idle financial assets held by lawyers on behalf of their clients, a move likely to stir a standoff over the estimate... Read More


CA to issue standalone permits for data centres in revised framework

Nairobi, Sept. 8 -- The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) plans to introduce a standalone licence for data centres as investment in cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure expands. ... Read More


The five-star hotels country manager refusing to retire at 77

Nairobi, Sept. 8 -- Richard Kimenyi tried retirement. Then he tried consultancy. Neither felt suitable for him. And so, nine years ago, he stepped out of retirement. At 77, Kimenyi has no plans to lea... Read More


Lawyer awarded Sh1.5m for defamatory WhatsApp message from client's rival

Nairobi, Sept. 8 -- A magistrate's court has awarded a lawyer Sh1.5 million in damages after finding that a WhatsApp message sent by his client's opponent was defamatory and malicious. The court said... Read More


'I want KCR to die' : Telangana Congress MLA's remark sparks uproar

India, Sept. 8 -- Shadnagar Congress MLA Veerlapally Shankar has triggered a fresh political controversy after making inflammatory remarks against former Chief Minister and BRS president K. Chandrashe... Read More


Houthi attacks hit Saudi oil facilities, wound more than 70

India, Sept. 8 -- Houthi attacks ignited fires at several oil facilities and utilities in Saudi Arabia's southern region Tuesday and wounded more than 70 people, Saudi authorities said. Maj. Gen. Tur... Read More


D K Shivakumar inspects Yeshwanthpur APMC, reviews farmer grievances and market facilities

India, Sept. 8 -- Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Tuesday made an early-morning visit to Bengaluru's Yeshwanthpur APMC Yard, where he met farmers, traders, commission agents and workers to ... Read More


Bihar floods worsen, over 34 lakh people affected across 13 districts

India, Sept. 8 -- The Bihar flood situation worsened as over 34 lakh people across 13 districts have been affected, with the authorities sounding an alert in downstream areas after the water level of ... Read More


Sachin Pilot meets Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi to discuss Punjab poll strategy

India, Sept. 8 -- Days after being appointed Congress general secretary in-charge of poll-bound Punjab, Sachin Pilot on Tuesday met Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and AICC general secretary Priyank... Read More