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WPI inflation rises on higher fuel prices amid West Asia crisis

India, April 16 -- Wholesale price inflation rose sharply to an over 3-year high of 3.88 per cent in March, driven by a sharp spike in rates of fuel, power and manufactured items amid the West Asia cr... Read More


Rupee settles 9 paise lower at 93.44 against US dollar

India, April 16 -- The rupee pared initial gains to settle 9 paise lower at 93.44 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, as rising crude oil prices after a sharp fall and higher domestic in... Read More


Stock markets surge over 1% amid US-Iran talks optimism

India, April 16 -- Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty surged over 1 per cent on Wednesday as hopes of renewed diplomatic engagement between the US and Iran and crude oil trading below the $100-a... Read More


Landlords testify on Ggaba killings suspect's conduct before arrest

Uganda, April 16 -- Two landlords who previously rented houses to Christopher Okello Onyum, the prime suspect in the Ggaba daycare killings, on Thursday testified before the High Court, describing him... Read More


Govt expands Busia border road to dual carriageway to cut delays

Uganda, April 16 -- The government, through the Ministry of Works and Transport, has started expanding the Busia border road to ease congestion and delays. The expansion will involve turning the narr... Read More


Nine Kenyan seafarers detained in Tanzania over human trafficking claims

Nairobi, April 16 -- Nine Kenyan seafarers remain stranded in Kilwa, Tanzania, after authorities impounded their fishing vessel on March 30 over alleged human trafficking. However, Tanzanian authorit... Read More


Rising food prices and a weak monsoon pose risks: India must act early to protect the most vulnerable

New Delhi, April 16 -- Two data releases on 13 April held important messages for the government on ensuring food security and shielding the livelihood of citizens. First, inflation estimates released ... Read More


SEBI inks pact with DoT to curb fraud

India, April 16 -- Market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Wednesday said it has entered into an agreement with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to enable regular s... Read More


Govt notifies SEZ for Tata semiconductor plant at Dholera

India, April 16 -- The Government on Wednesday said it has notified a special economic zone to be set up by Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing Pvt Ltd for electronic hardware and software, including IT/... Read More


Military College of Telecommunication Engg wins Army's prestigious award

India, April 16 -- Lt Gen Praveen Bakshi, VSM, Commandant MCTE, received the prestigious Digitisation & Automation Excellence Award from General Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM, Chief of the Army Staff (C... Read More