19 countries and regions benefiting from laos, China railway

19 countries and regions benefiting from laos, China railway

When a refrigerated freight train packed with fresh durians and mangosteens arrived at the Chinese rail station of Mohan after journeying...

El Niño could raise temperatures to extreme highs, UN predicts

El Niño could raise temperatures to extreme highs, UN predicts

GENEVA, Switzerland: The United Nations weather agency said on June 2 that a moderate or possibly strong El Niño could develop, which...

Beijing broadens digital yuan use in payments and trade

Beijing broadens digital yuan use in payments and trade

BEIJING, China: China is stepping up efforts to expand the use of its digital yuan both domestically and internationally, according...

Ex-head of Shaolin Temple gets 24 years jail for embezzlement, bribery

Ex-head of Shaolin Temple gets 24 years jail for embezzlement, bribery

BEIJING, China: Shi Yongxin, the former abbot of China's Shaolin Temple, was sentenced to 24 years in prison for crimes such as embezzlement...

Ulaanbaatar Open 2026 Wrestling: Sunil, Nitesh strike gold as India open campaign on a high

Ulaanbaatar Open 2026 Wrestling: Sunil, Nitesh strike gold as India open campaign on a high

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Meghalaya: Amit Shah chairs 73rd Plenary Session of North Eastern Council in Shillong

Meghalaya: Amit Shah chairs 73rd Plenary Session of North Eastern Council in Shillong

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, on Thursday, chaired the 73rd Plenary...

Govt's new ATF pricing mechanism to fix Delhi fuel price at Rs 115/litre for airlines: Civil Aviation Ministry

Govt's new ATF pricing mechanism to fix Delhi fuel price at Rs 115/litre for airlines: Civil Aviation Ministry

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): The fixed Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) pricing mechanism introduced under the Centre's newly announced...

"Arrangement is intended not as a subsidy, but temporary stabilisation measure": Govt on Rs 10 K crore ATF support amid West Asia crisis

"Arrangement is intended not as a subsidy, but temporary stabilisation measure": Govt on Rs 10 K crore ATF support amid West Asia crisis

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): The Centre on Thursday announced a Rs 10,000 crore Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) price stabilisation...

World Yogasana Championship: India's Aarti Pal eyes strong showing as global event gets underway in Ahmedabad

World Yogasana Championship: India's Aarti Pal eyes strong showing as global event gets underway in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 4 (ANI): The World Yogasana Championship (WYC) got underway in Ahmedabad on Thursday, bringing together...

Dharavi will be congregation of smart city, transport hub and public spaces: HSBC

Dharavi will be congregation of smart city, transport hub and public spaces: HSBC

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 4 (ANI): Dharavi, one of the most densely populated urban settlements in Mumbai, is set to be transformed...

India sees "strong natural complementarity" with Venezuela in energy sector: MEA

India sees "strong natural complementarity" with Venezuela in energy sector: MEA

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): India and Venezuela are looking to forge new partnerships and expand economic cooperation, especially...

"We've become more confident": Takefusa Kubo as Japan prepare for 2026 FIFA World Cup after Qatar lessons

"We've become more confident": Takefusa Kubo as Japan prepare for 2026 FIFA World Cup after Qatar lessons

Arlington [US], June 4 (ANI): Japanese midfielder Takefusa Kubo believes Japan have grown into a more confident side since the disappointing...

Indian state minister pitches speed of doingbusinessinRussia

Indian state minister pitches speed of doingbusinessinRussia

Nara Lokesh, IT minister of Andhra Pradesh state, wants Russia to partner in his states journey to a $2.4 trillion economy A minister...

Parliamentary Finance panel concerned over slow private investment despite substantial surge in public capex

Parliamentary Finance panel concerned over slow private investment despite substantial surge in public capex

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): A Parliamentary panel has raised concerns over private investment not keeping pace with government...

Indian U-18 Men's, Women's teams gear up for Semi-Final clashes at U-18 Asia Cup 2026

Indian U-18 Men's, Women's teams gear up for Semi-Final clashes at U-18 Asia Cup 2026

Kakamigahara [Japan], June 4 (ANI): The Indian U-18 Women's Team and the Indian U-18 Men's Team are set to compete in the Semi-Finals...

World Boxing Rankings: Breakout stars Vishva, Priya burst into top 3, Jaismine gets top spot

World Boxing Rankings: Breakout stars Vishva, Priya burst into top 3, Jaismine gets top spot

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): Asian champions Priya Ghanghas and Vishvanath Suresh surged into the top three of their respective...

Leap Ahead Brings Indian Businesses to the Global Stage Through Strategic International Delegations

Leap Ahead Brings Indian Businesses to the Global Stage Through Strategic International Delegations

PNN Jodhpur, (Rajasthan) [India], June 4: Leap Ahead is strengthening its mission of helping businesses scale globally through participation...

Union Sports Ministry's world-class high-altitude training centre at Shillong to benefit athletes

Union Sports Ministry's world-class high-altitude training centre at Shillong to benefit athletes

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, through the Sports Authority of India (SAI), is establishing...

Amit Malviya refutes Rahul Gandhi's "economic tsunami" claims, accuses him of "fear mongering"

Amit Malviya refutes Rahul Gandhi's "economic tsunami" claims, accuses him of "fear mongering"

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Amit Malviya on Thursday refuted Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition...

Building for the Future: How Infrastructure, Sustainability and Wellness Are Redefining Real Estate Leadership

Building for the Future: How Infrastructure, Sustainability and Wellness Are Redefining Real Estate Leadership

VMPL New Delhi [India], June 4: India's real estate market is no longer being shaped only by where people want to live today. It...

Energy price shocks may slow down economic recovery but inflation to remain stable: Report

Energy price shocks may slow down economic recovery but inflation to remain stable: Report

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): Surging energy costs and weak capital inflows may slow down economic recovery, fuelling inflation...

Leica expands camera colour palette with Metal Gray finish added to the lineup

Leica expands camera colour palette with Metal Gray finish added to the lineup

PNN New Delhi [India], June 4: Leica cameras are renowned for their iconic design, which combines function and aesthetics in a clear,...

Govt set to scrap Capital Gains Tax on FPI investments in G-Secs to woo foreign investors

Govt set to scrap Capital Gains Tax on FPI investments in G-Secs to woo foreign investors

By Shailesh Yadav New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): In a significant move to bolster India's appeal as an investment destination,...

ADB, Standard Chartered partner to expand supply chain finance access for Indian businesses

ADB, Standard Chartered partner to expand supply chain finance access for Indian businesses

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Standard Chartered Bank have signed agreements to strengthen...

i2k2 Networks Honoured as AWS Rising Star Consulting Partner of the Year -- India 2026

i2k2 Networks Honoured as AWS Rising Star Consulting Partner of the Year -- India 2026

PRNewswire New Delhi [India], June 4: i2k2 Networks Pvt. Ltd., one of India's leading cloud infrastructure and managed services providers,...

Jordan announces 26-member squad for FIFA World Cup 2026

Jordan announces 26-member squad for FIFA World Cup 2026

New York [US], June 4 (ANI): The Jordan Football Association (JFA) has announced its 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026, led...

Indian markets extend losses amid FII selling, elevated crude oil prices; Sensex falls 443 points

Indian markets extend losses amid FII selling, elevated crude oil prices; Sensex falls 443 points

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): Indian equity markets extended their losing streak on Thursday as persistent foreign fund outflows,...

Interview: Kazakhstan's Almaty Region seeks to become hub for cooperation with China, says governor

Interview: Kazakhstan's Almaty Region seeks to become hub for cooperation with China, says governor

Almaty Region, Kazakhstan's fourth most populous region, shares a border with China, giving it a special role in Kazakhstan-China cooperation....

Column: The Triple Shocks and Asia's response

Column: The Triple Shocks and Asia's response

Across Asia, countries are investing more aggressively in renewable energy, cross-border connectivity and resilient supply arrangements....

US mulls placing nukes in more NATO countries FT

US mulls placing nukes in more NATO countries  FT

Countries neighboring Russia, including the Baltic states, have already shown interest The US is mulling the deployment of its nuclear...

China women's national team loses to Russia in friendly

China women's national team loses to Russia in friendly

WUHAN, June 4 (Xinhua) -- China's women's national team lost 2-1 to Russia in the CFA Team China International Women's Football Competition...

Germany fails to win UN Security Council seat for first time ever

Germany fails to win UN Security Council seat for first time ever

Berlins defeat comes as calls grow to reform the world body in favor of the Global South Germany has failed to win a temporary seat...

Germany blames Russia over UN Security Council humiliation

Germany blames Russia over UN Security Council humiliation

Berlin has failed to win a rotating seat on the UNSC for the first time ever and has claimed Moscow is behind it Germany has failed...

"Much-needed support": Air India hails approval of ATF price stabilisation fund

"Much-needed support": Air India hails approval of ATF price stabilisation fund

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): Air India on Wednesday welcomed the Centre's decision to introduce Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) Price...

Shared heritage of Buddhism, Ramayana anchors India-Laos civilisational bonds: EAM Jaishankar

Shared heritage of Buddhism, Ramayana anchors India-Laos civilisational bonds: EAM Jaishankar

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar underscored the deep-rooted civilisational bonds between India...

Iran to play closed-door FIFA World Cup warm-up against Mali before Mexico departure

Iran to play closed-door FIFA World Cup warm-up against Mali before Mexico departure

Tehran [Iran], June 3 (ANI): Iran will play their FIFA World Cup warm-up fixture behind closed doors against Mali in Turkey on Thursday...

PM Modi hails Cabinet's key decisions on Delhi-NCR clean mobility scheme, NH projects, airline support

PM Modi hails Cabinet's key decisions on Delhi-NCR clean mobility scheme, NH projects, airline support

New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday highlighted a series of key decisions taken by the Union...

Administrator reviews preparations for Asian Relay Athletics Championship 2027 in Chandigarh

Administrator reviews preparations for Asian Relay Athletics Championship 2027 in Chandigarh

Chandigarh [India], June 3 (ANI): The Governor of Punjab and Administrator, UT Chandigarh, Gulab Chand Kataria, on Wednesday visited...

Elevated oil prices could drag India's growth to 6%, below IMF forecast of 6.5%: Gopinath

Elevated oil prices could drag India's growth to 6%, below IMF forecast of 6.5%: Gopinath

New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): India's economic growth, projected at 6.5 per cent by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), could...

Fuel price shield helping India and consumers to tackle West Asia crisis: Gita Gopinath

Fuel price shield helping India and consumers to tackle West Asia crisis: Gita Gopinath

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 3 (ANI): The government is already supporting the economy amid the ongoing West Asia crisis by not...

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19 countries and regions benefiting from laos, China railway

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El Niño could raise temperatures to extreme highs, UN predicts

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Beijing broadens digital yuan use in payments and trade

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Ex-head of Shaolin Temple gets 24 years jail for embezzlement, bribery

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Ulaanbaatar Open 2026 Wrestling: Sunil, Nitesh strike gold as India open campaign on a high

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