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Nepal ranks 145th in UN Human Development Index amid digital push

Kathmandu, June 11 -- Nepal has ranked 145th out of 193 countries in the United Nations Development Programme's (UNDP) Human Development Index (HDI) for 2025, with a score of 0.622. The country remain... Read More


Indore to host 'Inland Fisheries & Aquaculture Meet 2025' on June 13

New delhi, June 11 -- Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh, in the presence of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, will inaugurate the 'Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture Meet 2025' in Indore on Fri... Read More


At 16,249 MW, Punjab's power demand hits all-time high as sweltering heat continues

Patiala, June 11 -- Punjab on Tuesday recorded its highest ever power demand at 16,249 MW as sweltering heat continued in the state, according to Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) data. ... Read More


DDA clears Bhoomiheen Camp, cites court orders

New Delhi, June 11 -- The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) on Wednesday carried out a demolition drive at the Bhoomiheen Camp in Kalkaji, citing the clearance of long-standing encroachments and compl... Read More


India-EU FTA must address tariff, non-tariff barriers: Swedish Minister

Stockholm, June 11 -- A comprehensive free trade agreement between India and the European Union should tackle both tariff and non-tariff barriers to maximise benefits for both regions, Swedish Ministe... Read More


Northeast Nigeria to experience power disruptions, as TCN begins construction of transmission line

Nigeria, June 11 -- The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) said it has commenced the construction of a construction work along the 330kV Jos-Bauchi-Gombe transmission line to connect the new Bauchi... Read More


A closer look at the budget

Nepal, June 11 -- A few weeks before the fiscal year 2025-26 budget was unveiled, I met Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel twice, requesting him to attend a pre-budget discussion programme from the perspe... Read More


Second Rs.3,000-cr semiconductor plant approved near Noida Airport

Greater Noida, June 11 -- Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has approved proposal to set up another manufacturing plant in Jewar area near the upcoming Noida International Air... Read More


Los Angeles curfew map and time: Check if you're affected by curfew amid protests

India, June 11 -- Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declared a local emergency and imposed a curfew for parts of downtown Los Angeles effective tonight, June 10, 2025, from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM PDT, to addre... Read More


MP: District administration removes illegal structures in Ujjain's Begum Bagh locality

Ujjain, June 11 -- The district administration of Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain carried out a demolition drive to remove illegal structures in Begum Bagh locality in the city amid tight security on Wednesda... Read More