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District Planning collapses as masterplan races ahead

Goa, June 29 -- While Margao's Vision 2041 Master Plan is gaining traction as consultants return to showcase a revamped blueprint for the commercial capital, South Goa's broader constitutional plannin... Read More


Nepal defeat Indonesia by 370 runs in U-16 East Zone Cup

Kathmandu, June 29 -- Nepal defeated Indonesia by a massive 370 runs in the ACC Men's U16 East Zone Cup 2025 at Selangor Turf Club in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, bowling them out for just 50 runs in 24.3 ... Read More


After Wakefit, Verlinvest lines up Purplle and Veeba for IPOs

New Delhi, June 29 -- One down, at least two more to go. After Verlinvest SA's portfolio company Wakefit Innovations Ltd filed for an IPO last week, the Belgium-based investment firm is queuing up bea... Read More


Manu Joseph: What being in awe of Israel actually says about people

New Delhi, June 29 -- A few months ago, Hezbollah's operatives in Lebanon experienced something surreal-their pagers exploded. The next day, their walkie-talkies did the same. Israel, at first, said n... Read More


Bank Holidays in July 2025: Banks will remain closed on THESE 7 days; check region-wise list here

New Delhi, June 29 -- The Reserve Bank of India has designated seven bank holidays for July 2025, according to its state-wise official holiday calendar for the fiscal year 2025-26. Bank holidays in In... Read More


Mirza Abbas alleges ploy to delay election through unreasonable demands

, June 29 -- BNP senior leader Mirza Abbas on Sunday said a group is trying to delay the national election and harm the country by making unreasonable demands like introducing a proportional represent... Read More


Support for Thai PM Paetongtarn crashes to 9pc amid leaked 'Uncle' Hun Sen call fallout

BANGKOK, June 29 -- Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's popularity has plunged to single digits in a new opinion poll, as backlash over a leaked phone call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen con... Read More


RI Gov't calls for SOP in tourism destinations following one death

Jakarta, June 29 -- Indonesia's Tourism Ministry has called on managers of high-risk tourism destinations to strictly enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure tourism safety following th... Read More


Empowerment to exploitation, the many lives of Umrao Jan Ada

India, June 29 -- The world first met Umrao Jan (spelt Jaan sometimes) Ada eavesdropping on an intimate gathering of poets. Enraptured by a particularly well-crafted couplet, she praises it and reveal... Read More


Dave Parker cause of death: How did Cincinnati Reds Hall of Famer die? All on Parkinson's and other health issues

India, June 29 -- Dave Parker, former Cincinnati Reds star and MLB Hall of Famer, has died, the team announced before their game on Saturday. He was 74 years old. Parker was elected to the Reds Hall o... Read More