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Govt wants new independent body in charge of Kiswahili

Uganda, Feb. 28 -- The ministry of Labour, Gender and Social Development (MoLGD) has introduced the Uganda National Kiswahili Council Bill 2023, which among others seeks to establish an independent bo... Read More


PM's mega boost for industrial development, launches various projects

Chennai, Feb. 28 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched a slew of projects in the southern Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu that would give a major fillip to industrial development in... Read More


New Delhi's Greek pivot reflects new trade realities

India, Feb. 28 -- For the third consecutive year in a row, as a testament to Europe's increasing importance in India's strategic vision, the Raisina Dialogue hosted a European leader as chief guest. T... Read More


Former Finance Minister Ronnie de Mel passes away

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- Renowned Sri Lankan civil servant and Politician Ronald Joseph Godfrey de Mel known as Ronnie de Mel passed away yesterday (27), at the age of 98. He was the Cabinet Minister of... Read More


Delhi court grants regular bail to ex-Bihar CM Rabri Devi, daughters

New Delhi, Feb. 28 -- A Delhi court on Wednesday granted regular bail to former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi and her daughters, Misa Bharti and Hema Yadav in Railway's land for job scam case. Gove... Read More


Morning news bulletin: Top 5 stories on February 28

India, Feb. 28 -- Good morning! Here are the top stories in your morning news bulletin on February 28. The Congress government in Himachal Pradesh teetered on the brink after six of its lawmakers cro... Read More


Varanasi-Kolkata Expressway To Slash Journey Time By Six Hours

India, Feb. 28 -- The upcoming Varanasi-Ranchi-Kolkata expressway, also known as the Varanasi-Kolkata expressway, will reduce the travel time between Varanasi and Kolkata by six hours along its 610 km... Read More


SLPP MP Uddika resigns, Muthukumarana to fill vacancy

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Anuradhapura District MP Uddika Premaratne tendered his resignation from his Parliament seat yesterday. In his resignation letter, Premaratne s... Read More


Congress wins 3, BJP wins 1 Rajya Sabha seat from Karnataka

New Delhi, Feb. 28 -- The Congress has won 3 out of 4 Rajya Sabha seats in Karnataka while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) managed to win only 1 seat. Congress candidates Ajay Maken, Nasser Hussain ... Read More


Patanjali Foods share price dips over 4% as Supreme Court issues contempt notice

New Delhi, Feb. 28 -- Shares of FMCG company Patanjali Foods fell by 4.13% to Rs.1,555 apiece in today's early morning trade after the Supreme Court on Tuesday served a contempt notice to Ramdev-owned... Read More