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Metro Bus struggles to balance cheaper fares with reliable service

Pakistan, June 16 -- The recent rollback of the Metro Bus fare from Rs. 100 to Rs. 50, following public outcry and the prime minister's intervention, has offered immediate relief to thousands of commu... Read More


Global cellular IoT module shipments rise 16% YoY in Q1 2025

India, June 16 -- Global shipments of cellular IoT modules continued to increase in the first quarter of 2025, growing by 16% year-on-year (YoY), according to Counterpoint Research's Global Cellular I... Read More


First Copy trailer out: Munawar Faruqui makes his acting debut when Aamir Khan releases Sitaare Zameen Par in theatres

India, June 16 -- The trailer of Munawar Faruqui's upcoming show First Copy is here, and it talks about films and entertainment. The promo is the first glimpse of the Bigg Boss 17 winner as an actor. ... Read More


Petrol, diesel prices surge after budget; govt adds new carbon levy

Pakistan, June 16 -- ISLAMABAD - Just days after announcing the federal budget, the government has increased petrol and diesel prices, further burdening the public amid rising inflation. According to ... Read More


Nigeria's economy faces risks amid Israel-Iran conflict - CPPE

Nigeria, June 16 -- The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) on Sunday said the war between Israel and Iran portends a combination of risks and upsides for the Nigerian economy. In a... Read More


Punjab set to unveil people-friendly budget for FY2025-26 today

Pakistan, June 16 -- LAHORE - Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja ur Rehman will present the provincial budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 in the Punjab Assembly today (Monday). The new budget, acco... Read More


"Has PM changed his mind?": Jairam Ramesh questions "no mention" of caste census in MHA notification

New Delhi, June 16 -- Congress General Secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh on Monday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi over "no mention" of caste census in the gazette notification ... Read More


Nagaland not frontrunner in GST collection, says official

Dimapur, June 16 -- Nagaland's Commissioner of Taxes, Abhinav Shivam, stated that the state is not a frontrunner in GST collection, either in average or per capita terms. He noted that revenue leakag... Read More


College campus ready, but awaits CM, Minister to open

Mysuru, June 16 -- Students of Government First Grade College, Kuvempunagar, study amidst uncertainty Even as the academic year 2025-26 has begun, the long-awaited inauguration of the J.P. Nagar camp... Read More


Deemed forest lands under fresh scrutiny

Mysuru, June 16 -- Joint re-survey of 6,000 acres ordered in Mysuru district In a bid to resolve ownership disputes and clarify land status, District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa has directed the Fo... Read More