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Angelique Kidjo: The diva with a fierce history

Nairobi, April 27 -- Angelique Kidjo, the energetic singer-songwriter and activist from the Republic of Benin, represents a rare African phenomenon. In many respects, she belongs to the illustrious m... Read More


ODM split destroying Raila Odinga's legacy

Nairobi, April 27 -- Behaving badly * Politicians should stop hijacking funerals for their own interests, says Ruth Gituma. "It's disturbing to see them exploiting the captive audience instead of cons... Read More


Nagaland meets only 44.5% of animal-based food demand

Guwahati, April 26 -- By NE NOW NEWS Dimapur: Nagaland currently meets only about 44.5% of its requirement for animal-based food products, leading to meat imports worth over Rs 263.56 crore, a senior... Read More


Srinagar Khel Sankalp launched to drive unified, athlete-centric sports vision

Srinagar, April 26 -- Day 2 of Chintan Shivir focuses on governance reforms, manufacturing, and youth engagement New Delhi/Srinagar: Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on S... Read More


Two Rooms, Two Ministers, One OpportunityPublished on: April 26, 2026 10:49 AM

Pakistan, April 26 -- Within 48 hours last week, I attended two public events held on the sidelines of the World Bank and IMF Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C., listening to Finance Ministers from n... Read More


"My family and I are very happy": Murshidabad artist Bristi Mondal celebrates PM Modi's praise for her work

Murshidabad, April 26 -- Bristi Mondal, a young girl from Jangipur village in Murshidabad, on Sunday expressed happiness after receiving a personal letter from Prime Minister Narendra Modi in response... Read More


Cross-border travel in Beijing up significantly this year

BEIJING, April 26 -- More than 7 million border crossings were recorded in Beijing in 2026 as of Sunday morning, a 13% rise from a year earlier, according to official data. This year, the number of e... Read More


'Ra-Ga Amrutham' classical music concert at JCAC this evening

Mysore/Mysuru, April 26 -- The Jagannatha Centre for Art and Culture (JCAC), Vijayanagar, in city, has organised 'Ra-Ga Amrutham,' a classical music concert by renowned Karnatak vocalists Ranjini and ... Read More


Unauthorised 'rave parties' thrive in Bhubaneswar, resort under scanner

Bhubaneswar, April 26 -- Allegations of unregulated rave parties are emerging in Bhubaneswar, with several late-night events reportedly being organised without licences or official permission.  ... Read More


Ukrainians avoid calling police fearing forced recruitment

Bangladesh, April 26 -- Widespread fear of forced recruitment is reaching such deep levels in Ukraine that citizens are now even afraid to call the police in emergency situations – knowing that ... Read More