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Three years on, Narayani iconic bridge project yet to take shape

Chitwan, June 12 -- Three years after a contract was awarded to build the much-publicised Narayani iconic bridge, physical progress on the project remains minimal, with only foundation work underway. ... Read More


Avataar.ai launches indigenous video model Varya to drive cost-efficient AI accessibility across India

New Delhi, June 12 -- Avataar.ai launched Varya on Friday, an indigenous, distilled video model designed to make frontier video artificial intelligence affordable and culturally relevant for users acr... Read More


NBR chief denies allowing 'black money whitening' scheme in proposed budget

Dhaka, June 12 -- Although the proposed budget has been criticised for including an "opportunity to whiten black money", National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan denies that this ... Read More


Sudanese paramilitary drone strikes kill at least 15 people in central region, officials say

New Delhi, June 12 -- Sudanese paramilitary forces carried out drone strikes overnight in central Sudan, killing at least 15 people and wounding dozens, health officials said Thursday, as the use of u... Read More


Telangana aims to become global logistics hub, says Sridhar Babu

Hyderabad, June 12 -- The Telangana government is working to transform the State into a global logistics hub by building a modern and future-ready logistics ecosystem, Industries and IT Minister D Sri... Read More


Govt cuts property tax for filersPublished on: June 12, 2026 6:26 PM

Pakistan, June 12 -- The government has reduced withholding tax rates on property transactions for filers as part of the federal budget. The move is aimed at providing relief to the real estate sector... Read More


From sisno to sorbet: Inside Tusa's effort to reimagine Nepali food

Kathmandu, June 12 -- Finding Tusa is a journey in itself. Much like any other neighbourhood, in the heart of Bhaktapur, a bustling city with medieval Newa architecture, to find Tusa, you have to navi... Read More


Ballard, Seattle fire: Huge blaze at warehouse near Northwest 42nd Street; scary videos emerge

India, June 12 -- A huge fire was reported at a warehouse near near 800 of Northwest 42nd Street in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle. The Seattle Fire Department noted that they had crews on site a... Read More


New diesel caps, bulk sale bans raise concerns for farmers as kharif sowing gathers pace

NEW DELHI, June 12 -- The Centre's decision to restrict diesel sales at retail fuel stations and cap purchases at 200 litres per customer or vehicle per day may create challenges for farmers during th... Read More


'I felt unfulfilled': Woman ditches $250,000 tech job to open matcha cafe in Manhattan

India, June 12 -- A high-paying tech career in New York is often seen as a dream job. But for 29-year-old Michelle Yeung, the reality eventually felt hollow despite the impressive paycheck. After earn... Read More