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Bangladesh amends cybersecurity law, drops online gambling clause

Dhaka, June 30 -- Parliament has passed the Cyber Security (amendment) Bill, 2026, dropping Section-20 which mandated tougher action for online gambling and other crimes in cyberspace. Posts, Telecom... Read More


21 Oppn parties, including DMK, AAP, write to CJI on Election Commission's SIR process

India, June 30 -- Twenty-three Opposition parties including Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), have signed a letter to Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant over the Election... Read More


23 Oppn parties, including DMK, AAP, write to CJI on EC's SIR process

India, June 30 -- Twenty-three Opposition parties including Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), have signed a letter to Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant over the Election... Read More


Keeping the ballot from becoming a crown

Nepal, June 30 -- At an informal gathering in Jaleshwar recently, a retired teacher introducing himself as Jha Sir, with a pointed emphasis on the honorific, steered the discussion towards the resilie... Read More


"Purification of voter list": BJP's Prabhu Chauhan backs SIR, says Congress making "baseless allegations"

Yadgiri, June 30 -- Former Karnataka Minister and BJP MLA Prabhu Chauhan on Tuesday urged the public to cooperate with the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls starting from today, whil... Read More


ACME-IHI JV gets $3 billion CfD subsidy for Odisha green ammonia project

New Delhi, June 30 -- India's Acme Group and Japan's IHI Corp have secured a $3 billion price support from the Japanese government for their green hydrogen joint venture in Odisha, enabling customers ... Read More


Pilot phase for new base medical insurance plan begins July amid healthcare cost reform push, says finance minister II

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 -- The government's new base medical and health insurance/takaful (MHIT) plan will enter its pilot phase by the end of July as Putrajaya moves to address rising healthcare costs ... Read More


UP Congress chief Ajay Rai claims 'arrest' in Ayodhya ahead of Ram temple visit amid donation row

India, June 30 -- Amid the ongoing controversy over the alleged embezzlement of Ram Janmabhoomi temple donations, Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai on Tuesday alleged that he was arrested by the p... Read More


Waaree Energies' arm secures order for supply of 236.22 MW solar modules

Mumbai, June 30 -- According to the company's exchange filing, Waaree Solar Americas Inc. received the one-time order from a renowned customer that develops and manages sustainable infrastructure solu... Read More


Congress holds 'Save Democracy Satyagraha' in Shimla, alleges democratic institutions under threat

Shimla, June 30 -- The Congress on Tuesday organised 'Save Democracy Satyagraha' at the Ridge in Shimla, holding a peaceful protest in front of the statue of Mahatma Gandhi, alleging that democratic i... Read More