Founders with Unique StoriesAYUVYA was founded by Pawanjot Kaur from Jalandhar (50%), Aastha Jain from Bhind (40%), and Tanishk Pandey from Divyapur, Uttar Pradesh (10%). Financial Growth and Investor ResponseIn FY22–23, AYUVYA recorded Rs 8 crore revenue with a small loss of Rs 3 lakh. By FY23–24, revenue surged to Rs 26.5 crore with a profit of Rs 75 lakh, and FY24–25 saw a massive jump to Rs 51.5 crore revenue and Rs 72 lakh profit. This year, projected revenue is around Rs 70 crore with expected profits of Rs 1–1.5 crore. Success Beyond FundingAYUVYA’s story demonstrates that rapid revenue growth is not the only factor investors consider.
Source:News 24
January 21, 2026 09:48 UTC
Railavs Oburu Leadership: Oburu under pressure to unite ODM amid internal rift over UDA talks 21st January, 2026ODM is facing a familiar crisis—but this time without the figure who always kept it together. As divisions emerge over a potential cooperation deal with President Ruto’s UDA, the party is being tested in the post-Raila era. For party leader Oburu Oginga, the pressing question is whether he can manage dissent the way the late Raila Odinga once did, or whether the current cracks now threaten the party’s unity and future
Source:Standard Digital
January 21, 2026 09:42 UTC
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah. [File, Standard]The High Court has temporarily stopped the construction of the Sh11 billion Riruta-Lenana-Ngong metre-gauge railway commuter line after issuing conservatory orders pending the hearing of a constitutional petition challenging the project. Justice Bahati Mwamuye yesterday granted the orders following an application filed by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah and two activists, Bernard Muchiri Muchere and Naomi Nyakerario Misati, who are contesting the legality and procurement process of the multi-billion-shilling project.
Source:Standard Digital
January 21, 2026 09:01 UTC
Drama unfolded on Tuesday, January 20, at the Sossiot Police Station after the Officer Commanding Station (OCS), Kennedy Wanjala, embarked on the famous tree-hugging challenge. Kenyans in different parts of the country participating in the tree-hugging challenge to raise awareness on various issues. Inspired by Truphena Muthoni's 72-hour tree-hugging initiative, the tree-hugging challenge has become popular throughout the nation, with Kenyans taking on the challenge for a variety of reasons. Another young man in Limuru, Kiambu County, attempted the challenge to raise funds for his Grade 10 brother. "We are not stopping anyone from participating in the tree-hugging challenge, but you must first undergo a medical checkup to ensure that you are medically fit," the PS said.
Source:Daily Nation
January 21, 2026 07:58 UTC
Singer Lyubov Uspenskaya has repeatedly faced harassment and attempts to cancel her activities on stage. "They started writing such nasty things to me, wishing me dead. And all these nasty things were written by residents of Ukraine, because I, once a resident of Kiev, became a Russian. As reported by EADaily, in March 2024 it became known that Uspenskaya received Russian citizenship. In October of the same year, Uspenskaya's daughter Tatyana Plaksina disappeared.
Source:The Star
January 21, 2026 07:15 UTC
India's star batter Rishabh Pant has sustained Grade 2 Tear and he has a rib muscle broken as reported by Vaibhav Bhola of News24. The sources claim that the injury is much serious than it was reported earlier and it will take 15 days or more for the pain to reduce. The 28-year old suffered a blow while he was practicing against throwdown specialists and the ball struck above his waist. ---Advertisement---The wicket-keeper batter was seen in visible discomfort and he was given immediate given attention by the team's medical staff. He was first caught in a serious car accident in 2022 following which he made a comeback after long road of recovery and rehabilitation.
Source:News 24
January 21, 2026 07:01 UTC
[File, Standard]Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovators are set to receive structured mentorship through an incubator programme to ensure their innovations deliver real value. A group of innovators was selected from among the more than 2,400 AI solution proposals that were submitted. In order to move solutions from concept to deployment, the innovators will receive structured technical mentorship, support for product refinement, ethical AI guidance, and commercial insights. Key partners from academia, telecom, banking, and the government have spearheaded the initiative, which will showcase innovations at the final National AI Hackathon in March. The initiative will create a pipeline of Kenyan AI solutions that improve security, according to James Kobon, vice chancellor of National Intelligence and Research University (NIRU).
Source:Standard Digital
January 21, 2026 06:15 UTC
Recently, Madhuri Dixit and Jackie Shroff caught everyone's attention on the internet. Jackie Shroff kisses Madhuri Dixit's hand, actress feels uncomfortable: WatchIn the video, Madhuri looks stunningly elegant in a black off-shoulder midi dress. Jackie Shroff kissing Madhuri Dixit makes her feel uncomfortable: Watch viral videoInternet reacts to Jackie Shroff's viral incidentPeople watching the video have been divided. For those unaware, Madhuri Dixit and Jackie Shroff have worked together in many memorable films, such as Ram Lakhan, Khalnayak, and Prem Deewane. Jackie Shroff once had a crush on Madhuri DixitIn old interviews, Jackie openly admitted that he had a huge crush on Madhuri Dixit in the 90s.
Source:News 24
January 21, 2026 05:55 UTC
The actress, who married twice, and had a swayamwar on television, now desires to marry a Pakistani police officer. Following that, Rakhi’s relationship with Adil Khan caught headlines, when she shared the wedding photos of her private nikah in May 2022. Back then, Rakhi publicly announced that she converted to Islam for her marriage with Adil, keeping the name Rakhi Sawant Fatima. In 2025, Rakhi again grabbed headlines after she expressed her desire to marry a Pakistani actor and police officer named Dodi Khan. However, Dodi Khan later refused to marry Rakhi.
Source:News 24
January 21, 2026 05:33 UTC
According to an exclusive report by Android Headlines, a deep dive across three continents strongly suggests that OnePlus is basically being dismantled. Now as per the report, “Oppo isn’t restructuring. Premium smartphones are increasingly dominated by Apple and Samsung, brands that control distribution, ecosystems, and mindshare at a scale few others can match. Calling this a casualty of Apple and Samsung dominance oversimplifies the situation. This looks less like dismantling and more like a family quarrel within the Oppo group, a strategic reshuffle rather than a surrender.
Source:News 24
January 21, 2026 04:50 UTC
Azerbaijan augments petroleum coke output in 2025In 2025, Azerbaijan saw significant growth in its petroleum industry. The country's production of petroleum coke increased substantially compared to the previous year. Alongside this, overall manufacturing in the petroleum products sector experienced a notable rise, driven by gains in several key product categories. Access to paid information is limited If You already have a account, please log in Login Register
Source:Daily Nation
January 21, 2026 02:11 UTC
Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has issued a public warning over a digitally manipulated image that falsely depicts him in a compromising situation. The image is not real and has been digitally altered to spread misinformation and create misunderstanding. Let us work together to stop the spread of digital misinformation,” the CS said. Digital misinformation has increasingly become a challenge in Kenya, with AI-generated content making it easier for false narratives to spread online. The genuine photograph captures a public event where CS Mutua is seen standing on a stage alongside President William Ruto, who is addressing the audience with a microphone.
Source:The Star
January 21, 2026 01:54 UTC
A collage of Uganda Opposition leader Bobi Wine and General Muhoozi KainerugabaIntrigue has greeted a fresh online exchange between Uganda People’s Defence Forces General Muhoozi Kainerugaba and opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, following last week’s disputed presidential election. Muhoozi, the son of President Yoweri Museveni, resurfaced on X with his trademark provocative posts, this time issuing threats against the National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate. Shortly afterwards, Muhoozi emerged with a flurry of tweets that appeared to validate Wine’s fears, threatening to “extinguish” him and his party. In subsequent posts on Monday, Muhoozi escalated his remarks, alleging that 22 NUP supporters had already been killed. On Monday, Wine responded to Muhoozi, saying he would emerge from hiding at a time of his choosing.
Source:The Star
January 21, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Source:The Star
January 20, 2026 23:57 UTC