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Meet tortoise Jonathan: World's oldest land animal still thriving at 194

India, June 20 -- A tortoise that has outlived generations, empires and some of the world's most iconic landmarks has once again captured global attention. Jonathan, a Seychelles giant tortoise livin... Read More


Budget 2026-27: Additional income tax burden trumps incentives for exporters

Dhaka, June 20 -- The Bangladesh government has decided to incentivise export income by reducing the withholding tax in the upcoming budget, but exporters say an additional 27.5 percent tax imposed on... Read More


World Cup 2026: Balogun shines again as USA storm into knockout stage

Nigeria, June 20 -- Nigerian-rooted forward Folarin Balogun delivered another influential performance as the United States became one of the first teams to book a place in the knockout phase of the 20... Read More


France Urges U.S. to Press Israel to Halt Lebanon Operations Amid Iran Deal

Afghanistan, June 20 -- France has called on the United States to increase pressure on Israel to halt its military operations in Lebanon, arguing that continued fighting risks undermining broader regi... Read More


Assam Budget session to begin on July 6; state budget to be presented on July 10.

Guwahati, June 20 -- By NE NOW NEWS Guwahati: The Budget Session of the 16th Assam Legislative Assembly is set to convene from July 6 to July 31, 2026, with the state government scheduled to table it... Read More


Zelenskyy Urges Belarus to Remove Equipment Aiding Russian Drone Attacks

Afghanistan, June 20 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko to dismantle equipment allegedly used by Russia to support attacks on Ukraine, warn... Read More


Sumeet Industries board approves rights issue of Rs 199.75 cr

Mumbai, June 20 -- Sumeet Industries has announced a rights issue for its eligible shareholders aimed at enhancing financial flexibility and supporting the Company's strategic business priorities. Pu... Read More


Dangote refinery cuts jet fuel price to N1,450 per litre

Nigeria, June 20 -- The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced its gantry price for aviation turbine kerosene (ATK), commonly known as jet fuel, to N1,450 per litre. A source at the refinery confirme... Read More


20 Rebel TMC MPs Face Disqualification as Speaker Begins Hearing Process

India, June 20 -- Last Updated on June 20, 2026 7:08 pm by INDIAN AWAAZ Our Correspondent / New Delhi The possibility of disqualification is looming large over the 20 rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) ... Read More


Telangana IT Minister Unveils Major AI, Startup Roadmaps at HEF 2026 to Drive Hyderabad's Growth

HYDERABAD, June 20 -- Over 500 prominent business leaders, policymakers, investors, and academics gathered at the SAS iTower in Khajaguda for the inaugural Hyderabad Economic Forum (HEF) 2026. Hosted ... Read More