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Can the Jogbani-Kimathanka road unlock eastern Nepal's economic potential?

Nepal, June 1 -- Kimathanka, one of the most remote Himalayan settlements in eastern Nepal, lies in Sankhuwasabha district along the border with China. For decades, the village remained largely beyond... Read More


'Youth will end up following cockroach': Vice President CP Radhakrishnan warns media

India, June 1 -- Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Sunday raised fingers in the media over the rise of satirical outfit 'Cockroach Janta Party' and claimed that youngsters would end up following the... Read More


Saket building collapse: MCD drive to identify, seal illegal structures in south Delhi

India, June 1 -- Two days after the collapse of a multi-storey building in Saket claimed lives of six people, the MCD is set to launch a crackdown on illegal structures in south Delhi, officials said ... Read More


'We still have many areas to improve in' - Flamingos Coach Busari reflects on 6-0 demolition of Guinea

Nigeria, June 1 -- Flamingos head coach Akeem Busari has praised his players' development and character following Nigeria's emphatic 6-0 victory over Guinea, but insists the team's performance still r... Read More


Stocks to watch: IndiGo, NMDC, PB Fintech among 10 shares in focus today; check list here

Stock market today, June 1 -- The Indian stock market witnessed significant volatility during the week and ended lower on Friday, with the benchmark indices posting losses for the third consecutive se... Read More


Punjab braces for widespread rain and hail spellPublished on: June 1, 2026 6:47 PM

Pakistan, June 1 -- The Provincial Disaster Management Authority has issued a weather alert for Punjab, forecasting rain, strong winds, and hailstorms across multiple districts from June 2 to June 5. ... Read More


Wipro to buy additional 20% stake in Aggne Global in a $28.5 million deal

New Delhi, June 1 -- IT services major Wipro Ltd on Monday said its step-down subsidiary, Wipro IT Services, LLC, will acquire an additional 20% stake in Aggne Global Inc for $28.5 million. Following ... Read More


Revised tax slabs threaten EV boom in Nepal

Kathmandu, June 1 -- The government's new tax policy unveiled through the budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 has triggered sharp concern among electric vehicle importers and dealers, who say the revis... Read More


VAT on electricity to yield Rs5.5 billion, inflation concerns intensify

Kathmandu, June 1 -- The government has imposed a 5 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on electricity, effective from the upcoming fiscal year, with officials estimating annual revenue of around Rs5.5 bill... Read More


No way forward without restructuring, By Wole Olaoye

Nigeria, June 1 -- We are on the march again - 27 years after our return to democratic governance and three years into the tenure of the Tinubu administration. Centrifugal forces are on the ascendancy... Read More