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How Venture Capital Learned to Survive Pakistan's Fragile EconomyPublished on: June 1, 2026 8:43 AM

Pakistan, June 1 -- In 2021, money seemed to fall from the sky. Pakistani startups raised a record $347 million across 82 deals, with the grocery-delivery company Airlift alone pulling in an $85 milli... Read More


Agartala Municipal Corporation unveils Rs 975 cr budget with focus on healthcare, infrastructure and traffic management

Agartala, June 1 -- The Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) has presented an ambitious budget for the financial year 2026-27 with a strong emphasis on urban infrastructure, healthcare services, traff... Read More


West Indies announce 15-member squad for Sri Lanka ODI series; Shai Hope to lead

New Delhi, June 1 -- West Indies have announced a 15-member squad for their upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka, with all three matches scheduled to be played at Sabina Park in Jamaica between June ... Read More


VAT on electricity sparks debate over bills, grid capacity and fairness

Kathmandu, June 1 -- The government has imposed Value Added Tax (VAT) of 5 percent and 13 percent on electricity consumption from the upcoming fiscal year, a move that appears at odds with its own pol... Read More


Here are the top candidates for California governor in Tuesday's primary

New Delhi, June 1 -- One of the country's messiest and most consequential governor's races is hurtling toward an inflection point on Tuesday in California. Voters are looking for a replacement for De... Read More


Sabrina Carpenter 'files for restraining order against a man she described as complete stranger'

United Kingdom, June 1 -- Sabrina Carpenter has reportedly filed for a restraining order against a man she described as a "complete stranger" after a series of alleged incidents at her Los Angeles hom... Read More


Taylor Swift reveals surprise Toy Story 5 song after fevered speculation from fans

United Kingdom, June 1 -- Taylor Swift has confirmed she has written an original song for Disney and Pixar's upcoming Toy Story 5 after months of speculation from fans. The 36-year-old singer-songwri... Read More


Can PhysicsWallah Be Both Educator & Lender?

India, June 1 -- In a move that echoes a controversial chapter in India's edtech history, PhysicsWallah (PW) is betting big on student financing. During the sector's boom years, education loans emerg... Read More


Monday Motivation: Strategy without action has no meaning

New Delhi, June 1 -- The academics were on point for Pankaj Rana, a gold medallist in Bachelor of Technology from Kurukshetra University. But alongside grasping theoretical knowledge, his focus was al... Read More


AIIMS Patna stresses early diagnosis to strengthen paediatric cancer care

Patna, June 1 -- : Emphasising the growing need to strengthen paediatric oncology services, the Executive Director, AIIMS Patna, Dr. Raju Agarwal today said it can be done through early diagnosis, tim... Read More