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Starlink seeks Nepal entry, but law blocks full foreign ownership

Kathmandu, June 2 -- With the formation of a new government in Kathmandu, Elon Musk's SpaceX, which offers Starlink satellite services, has renewed its interest in Nepal. During recent high-level vis... Read More


ED searches Vedanta offices to probe suspected FEMA violation

Mumbai, June 2 -- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out searches at the Mumbai and Delhi offices of the Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta Group on Tuesday, supposedly to investigate suspected breaches o... Read More


Structural growth drivers continue to attract investor interest in mid, small-caps

New Delhi, June 2 -- At a time when geopolitical tensions and volatility have been impacting equity markets globally, India appears to be relatively in a better position, more particularly in its mid ... Read More


Breakout stocks to buy or sell: Sumeet Bagadia recommends five shares to buy today - 2 June 2026

Buy or sell stocks, June 2 -- The Indian stock market witnessed sharp selling pressure on Monday, June 1, after opening on a positive note, as investors continued to adopt a sell-on-rise strategy amid... Read More


Nepali mountain guide missing during Everest descent

Kathmandu, June 2 -- A Nepali mountain guide has gone missing while descending Mount Everest as climbers rushed to conclude their expeditions ahead of the end of the spring climbing season. Dawa Sher... Read More


Scarcity to surplus: Ladakh's new excise policy counts on alcohol to fight drug abuse

Jammu, June 2 -- In a major policy shift, Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has approved a new excise policy aimed at dismantling the region's long-standing liquor restrictions to combat a... Read More


Pakistan earmarks Rs22bn to strengthen healthcare infrastructurePublished on: June 2, 2026 6:00 PM

Pakistan, June 2 -- The government has proposed a Rs22 billion development budget for the health sector under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2026-27, reflecting a continued focus on im... Read More


Haryana to begin smart metering works from August 31, focus on reducing power sector losses

New Delhi, June 2 -- Haryana has committed to commence smart metering works on the ground from August 31 following a review meeting chaired by Union Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Minister Manohar ... Read More


Haryana: Over 16,552 MW power available for uninterrupted supply; 2.20 lakh rooftop solar systems to be installed

Chandigarh, June 2 -- Union Power Minister Manohar Lal on Tuesday chaired a high-level review meeting at Haryana Niwas to assess the performance of the state's power utilities and various centrally sp... Read More


Pakistan plans crypto tax regime ahead of budgetPublished on: June 2, 2026 5:52 PM

Pakistan, June 2 -- The government is preparing to bring Pakistan's growing cryptocurrency market under a formal tax framework, with proposals under consideration to impose a capital gains tax ranging... Read More