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Corruption-convicted civil servants lose jobs, but not always pensions

Kathmandu, June 3 -- Nabin Pokharel, an under-secretary at the Ministry of Forests and Environment, was found dead at his residence in Lokanthali, Bhaktapur, on May 24, 2024. Investigators later recov... Read More


Yen Rises After Japan PM Takaichi's Intervention Warning

India, June 3 -- The Japanese yen strengthened against other major currencies in the European session on Wednesday, after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi issued a warning that the government mi... Read More


India-South Africa tech pact: AI, Quantum, digital revolution incoming

India, June 3 -- India and South Africa on Wednesday agreed to scale up bilateral cooperation in future technologies, with Artificial Intelligence, Digital Infrastructure and Advanced Manufacturing em... Read More


'I was not angry but.': Trump on calling Netanyahu 'f-king crazy' over Lebanon attack

New Delhi, June 3 -- US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (local US time) that he was not angry with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he called him "f-king crazy" during a Monday ph... Read More


Puri hosts BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction Meet; delegates from 11 Nations gather in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, June 3 -- Puri has emerged as the centre of international discussions on disaster resilience as delegates from 11 BRICS member countries assemble in Odisha for the Second Technical Meetin... Read More


People jumped from upper floors to escape flames: Eyewitnesses; as 21 die, 40 rescued in Malviya Nagar fire tragedy

New Delhi, June 3 -- At least 21 people lost their lives while more than 40 others were rescued after a massive fire broke out at a hotel-cum-guest house in Delhi's Malviya Nagar area on Wednesday mor... Read More


UN Chief warns of extreme weather risks, urges urgent climate action ahead of El Nino

Geneva, June 3 -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged countries to take urgent climate action to tackle worsening extreme weather risks ahead of El Nino. Sharing a press state... Read More


Wall Street retreats as intensifying Mideast conflict drives oil prices higher, GameStop soars 8.5%, Marvell rises 2%

New Delhi, June 3 -- Wall Street stock indices pulled back on Wednesday as intensifying Middle East conflict drove oil prices upward, prompting investors to lock in profits following a historic run of... Read More


Wall Street retreats as intensifying Middle East conflict drives oil prices higher

New Delhi, June 3 -- Wall Street stock indices pulled back on Wednesday as intensifying Middle East conflict drove oil prices upward, prompting investors to lock in profits following a historic run of... Read More


Stocks to watch: Vedanta, Canara Bank, Adani Ports among 10 shares in focus today; check list here

Stock market today, June 3 -- India's benchmark equity indices, the Sensex and Nifty 50, ended a four-session losing streak on Tuesday, June 2, supported by gains in heavyweight IT stocks and value bu... Read More