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Ukraine hits Russian energy targets and denies striking Kremlin-occupied nuclear plant

New Delhi, June 1 -- Kyiv on Sunday launched new strikes overnight on Russian energy sites. It has also denied Moscow's claims that a Ukrainian drone struck the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear... Read More


Blast at building storing explosives in Myanmar kills more than 45 people

New Delhi, June 1 -- A blast on Sunday at a building in northeastern Myanmar said to have been storing explosives for mining has killed more than 45 people, according to rescue workers and independent... Read More


Hezbollah agrees to "reciprocal cessation of attacks" with Israel, says Lebanese presidency

Beirut, June 1 -- The Lebanese presidency announced that official channels have "received confirmation of Hezbollah's agreement to the US proposal, which calls for a reciprocal cessation of attacks". ... Read More


US Stock Market Today [01 June, 2026]: Dow, Nasdaq & S&P 500 Edge Higher On Iran Peace Hopes, Oil Surges $90 as AI Rally; Gold & Silver Drop, Bitcoin Retreats $74k | What Investors Should Watch

India, June 1 -- U.S. equities opened June on a cautious note as geopolitical tension around the Iran-U.S. standoff collided with optimism from the artificial intelligence trade while early strength i... Read More


Stocks to Watch Today (June 1, 2026): IndiGo, PB Fintech, Trent, Ambuja Cement, LIC, Adani Group & More in Focus

India, June 1 -- Stocks to watch Today (June 1, 2026): The Indian stock market remained under pressure during the past week and closed lower on Friday, extending its losing streak to a third consecuti... Read More


Aviation minister orders probe after ex-senator's wife serially breached airport security

Nigeria, June 1 -- The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has ordered a full-scale investigation into security procedures at Yola Airport after PREMIUM TIMES published a se... Read More


Haryana plans redesign of 1,900km NCR roads to cut dust, congestion

India, June 1 -- More than 350 kilometres of roads in Gurugram and over 1,500 kilometres of roads across six other NCR cities in Haryana will be redesigned to reduce pollution and congestion following... Read More


Tax-aware retirement income strategy: How to invest smartly in FDs, SCSS and debt funds to beat inflation

New Delhi, June 1 -- Retirement planning has always revolved around traditional fixed deposits (FDs). They are simple, straightforward, predictable, easy to lock and safe. Still, in today's rapidly ev... Read More


SoftBank to invest up to Euro 75 billion (USD 87 bn) in France for 5 GW AI data centre capacity

Paris, June 1 -- SoftBank Group Corp. has announced plans to develop and operate 5 gigawatts (GW) of artificial intelligence (AI) data centre capacity in France, with a total investment of up to Euro ... Read More


Redefining what a 'chori manche' can be

Kathmandu, June 1 -- For many Nepali women, ambition begins with distance. It may mean leaving home for a better school, moving to the capital for exposure, or flying abroad with the hope that a diff... Read More