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Audit reveals Water Board lacks tariff policy despite repeated price revisions

SriLanka, July 14 -- The National Audit Office has revealed that the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has failed to establish a policy for the timely revision of water tariffs despite ... Read More


Lieutenant Governor Reviews Rehabilitation and Socio-Economic Reintegration Scheme for Drug Abuse Victims

Srinagar, July 14 -- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today chaired a meeting to review the proposed Rehabilitation and Socio-Economic Reintegration Scheme for Drug Abuse Victims, 2026. The Scheme... Read More


Centre Asks Sarvam AI, BharatGen To Develop Mythos-Like Cyber AI Models

India, July 14 -- The Centre has reportedly asked homegrown AI unicorn Sarvam AI and BharatGen to develop advanced cybersecurity capabilities similar to Anthropic's Mythos as India looks to decrease r... Read More


6,009 called to the Nigerian Bar, Body of Benchers cautions against misuse of 'Barrister'

Nigeria, July 14 -- A total of 6,009 candidates have been admitted to the Nigerian Bar following the 2026 Call to the Bar ceremonies held in Abuja. The newly admitted lawyers comprise "6,000 candidat... Read More


Why is Akasa Air raising $110 million? West Asia conflict and fuel price surge hold the key

Mumbai/IBNS, July 14 -- Akasa Air is looking to raise $110 million (around Rs. 950 crore) through a mix of equity and debt to cushion the impact of rising operational costs triggered by the ongoing co... Read More


Mahesh Kanchan appointed MD, India & Southeast Asia, Bacardi

New Delhi, July 14 -- Mahesh Kanchan has been appointed Managing Director, India and Southeast Asia, Bacardi, effective 1 October. He succeeds Vinay Golikeri, who has been promoted to Regional Preside... Read More


Chery Exeed RX SUV design patent filed ahead of JSW Motors' official India entry

India, July 14 -- Chinese automaker Chery has filed a design patent for the Exeed RX SUV in India. This comes on the back of the Chery and JSW's joint venture, which would allow the latter to sell reb... Read More


Tinubu asks Reps to fast-track state police bill

Nigeria, July 14 -- President Bola Tinubu has formally requested that the House of Representatives begin consideration of a constitutional amendment bill that would pave the way for the establishment ... Read More


Bengal to seek IIT status for IIEST Shibpur, Centre says proposal will be considered

India, July 14 -- The West Bengal government is planning to submit a proposal to the Centre seeking IIT status for the Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur, Union Mi... Read More


Sarvajana Balaya leader visits Qatar Embassy to offer condolences

SriLanka, July 14 -- The leader of the Sarvajana Balaya, Member of Parliament Dilith Jayaweera today (14) visited the Embassy of Qatar in Colombo to express his condolences following the passing of fo... Read More