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Heavy traffic flow at Atal Tunnel amid tourist rush raises safety concerns

Shimla, June 5 -- A massive summer tourist rush, fueled by severe heatwaves across the plains, has triggered unprecedented surge in vehicle footfall at the Atal Tunnel, pushing the 9.02-kilometre engi... Read More


PM directs pilot launch of automated tax collection system in IslamabadPublished on: June 5, 2026 4:48 AM

Pakistan, June 5 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed the launch of a pilot project for a proposed automated income tax collection system in Islamabad, the Prime Minister's Office (PM... Read More


PM hails special ties with Washington at event marking US 250th anniversaryPublished on: June 5, 2026 4:47 AM

Pakistan, June 5 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday hailed the "true and special relationship" between Pakistan and the United States, which has spanned nearly eight decades and covers bilat... Read More


Korean shares slide after tech rally fizzles on weak Broadcom guidance

Seoul, June 5 -- The tech rally that was driving the markets to record highs fizzled on Friday as Asian shares came under pressure tracking losses in AI shares on Wall Street. Korean tech heavyweight... Read More


One last summer adventure awaits Hyderabad kids in Madhapur

Hyderabad, June 5 -- With summer vacations coming to an end and schools set to reopen soon, families in Hyderabad looking for one last memorable outing with their children can head to the LEGO Playgro... Read More


Kelly Ripa net worth: TV host's earnings in focus amid new docuseries Squatters with husband Mark Consuelos

India, June 5 -- Kelly Ripa, one of daytime television's most recognizable faces, is back in the spotlight and this time not as a host but as an executive producer. Ripa and her husband Mark Consuelo... Read More


FO rubbishes reports of Dar sharing Iran nuclear information with RubioPublished on: June 5, 2026 4:40 AM

Pakistan, June 5 -- Pakistan's Foreign Office on Thursday issued a sharp warning to India over reported plans to divert the flow of the Chenab River, while also reaffirming Islamabad's continued diplo... Read More


Northern Pakistan on edge as NDMA signals weather furyPublished on: June 5, 2026 4:39 AM

Pakistan, June 5 -- The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a weather alert for the next 12 to 24 hours, warning of thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, hailstorms, flash flooding, glac... Read More


Hauz Rani fire: 20 key minutes lost as nearest fire station had no crew for tender

India, June 5 -- Nearly 20 critical minutes may have been lost in the response to the Hauz Rani bed-and-breakfast (B&B) fire that killed 21 people, including 12 foreign nationals, after the nearest fi... Read More


Blackstone, CPPIB-backed AirTrunk to invest over $30 bn in India's data centres by 2030

Mumbai, June 5 -- AirTrunk, backed by Blackstone and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB), plans to invest more than $30 billion in India by 2030 to expand digital infrastructure capacity, pos... Read More