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'Rupee depreciated by 8% in 2026,'states Central Bank

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka says the Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated by around 8% against the US dollar between January 1 and June 9. In 2025 as well, the rupee fell by 5.6% ... Read More


Mehboob Beg recalls father Fakhr-e-Kashmir's legacy on 44th death anniversary

Jammu, June 12 -- Share Tweet Share Anantnag, Jun 11 (KNS): The 44th death anniversary of Mirza Mohammad Afzal Beg, the architect of land reforms in Jammu and Kashmir and widely respected as Fakhr-e-K... Read More


Modi finest-serving PM, brought 360deg transformation to India: Devendra Fadnavis

India, June 12 -- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 12 years in office, calling him not only the "longest-serving" but also the ... Read More


Kerala govt to roll out Rs 1,000 monthly stipend for college girls this academic year

India, June 12 -- Kerala Higher Education Minister Roji M John has announced that the state government will implement a monthly stipend of Rs.1,000 for all college-going girl students during the curre... Read More


SCBA condemns threats against retired Justice Gautam Patel and his family, calls for action

India, June 12 -- The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has strongly condemned the reported threats, intimidation, and acts of violence directed against retired Bombay High Court judge Justice Gaut... Read More


SC Rejected nomination remedy lies with Election Commission in Meenakshi Natarajan case

India, June 12 -- The Supreme Court on Friday observed that once a candidate's nomination is rejected by the returning officer, the appropriate remedy lies with the Election Commission, as it heard a ... Read More


PM Modi, Macron to Inaugurate Bharat Innovates Summit in France during European visit

India, June 12 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron will jointly inaugurate the Bharat Innovates Summit in Nice, France, on Sunday, marking a key highlight of India's e... Read More


Government sets Sh86.3 trillion strategic plan, targets 6.3 percent increase

Tanzania, June 12 -- Dar es Salaam. Tanzania plans to spend Sh86.3 trillion in the 2026/27 financial year, targeting faster economic growth, higher revenue collection and increased job creation as the... Read More


EAC states table people-centred, pro-growth budgets

DODOMA, June 12 -- EAST African Community (EAC) member states on Thursday tabled their national budget estimates for the 2026/27 Fiscal Year (FY), unveiling people-centred and growth-oriented spending... Read More


Relief for electric vehicle users, investors

DODOMA, June 12 -- ELECTRIC vehicle users, investors and clean energy businesses are set to benefit from a package of tax incentives proposed in the 2026/27 budget as the government moves to accelerat... Read More