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Northern Nigeria's tech turn: Solar, biotech and digital innovation can drive the change, By Mukhtar Yau Madobi

Nigeria, Oct. 20 -- Northern Nigeria is a region of contrasts - rich in sunlight, land and youthful energy, yet constrained by insecurity, unreliable electricity, unemployment, climate pressures and l... Read More


Ukraine faces power grid strikes without early intelligence warningsPublished on: October 20, 2026 10:37 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 20 -- Russian forces launched a massive nighttime barrage of ballistic missiles and jet drones against Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Monday. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed... Read More


Bengaluru advocate shot in head: 'One returned with cash, another with a gun' - how rent dispute led to murder

New Delhi, Oct. 20 -- A 42-year-old advocate was shot dead allegedly by two of his tenants following a dispute over unpaid rent at his residence in Bengaluru, Karnataka, on Sunday night, police said. ... Read More


Russians locked out of bank accounts as Ukraine hits Yandex data centres amid escalating tensions

India, Oct. 20 -- Ukrainian strikes on data centres operated by Russian tech company Yandex have disrupted key digital services, leaving users struggling to access bank accounts, book taxis and unlock... Read More


My Lakme Fashion Week makeup look: Keeping it chic, subtle, and effortless

India, Oct. 20 -- I recently attended Lakme Fashion Week at Taj Palace, New Delhi and trust me, attending it as a journalist is an ultimate experience. Between watching runway shows, meeting fashion d... Read More


In the crowded OTT market, female-led shows are winning the game

New Delhi, Oct. 20 -- Despite India's OTT audience remaining male-skewed, with men accounting for 60% of viewers, female-led web originals are gradually gaining ground in the battle for buzz and viewe... Read More


Concentrated digital technology parks to drive growth

Hanoi, Oct. 20 -- Developing concentrated digital technology parks is a key solution for Ho Chi Minh City and the southeastern region to accelerate the digital economy, foster innovation and improve t... Read More


Agrograde launches AI-powered optical sorting tech for arecanut industry

New Delhi, Oct. 20 -- Agrograde, a physical AI startup building technologies that make fresh produce packhouses autonomous, has introduced an AI-powered optical sorting system developed specifically f... Read More


ECRL targets Dec 12 launch with 30pc fare discount, freight services to run concurrently, says Anthony Loke

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 20 -- The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) will offer a 30 per cent discount on Economy Transit and Express fares for the first month of operations. The Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL)... Read More


75-ft moving Ravan effigy, green crackers set the stage for Lucknow's Dussehra

India, Oct. 20 -- As nine days of Ramlila draw to a close, Lucknow is gearing up for a grand Dussehra finale, as the city prepares to mark the traditional fervour with festive gatherings, much-awaited... Read More