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First death from Congo fever reported in Sindh

Pakistan, June 19 -- Sindh has reported its first death from Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) this year, following the passing of a 42-year-old man in Karachi. The patient, a resident of Distri... Read More


Indonesia, Royal Philips partner to strengthen national health system

Jakarta, June 19 -- The Indonesian government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Dutch health technology company Royal Philips to help strengthen the country's healthcare system. Kun... Read More


Inside 3one4 Capital's Decade-Long Exit Track Record

India, June 19 -- In early 2022, enterprise HR tech startup Darwinbox raised its Series D round, joining the unicorn club. Most observers saw it as a milestone for Indian SaaS, but for 3one4 Capital, ... Read More


SEBI eases ESOP norms for startup founders, rationalises angel fund framework

New Delhi, June 19 -- The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has decided to ease the norms on employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) for startup founders allowing them to hold share-based b... Read More


Police foil drug smuggling bid from Balochistan to Karachi

Pakistan, June 19 -- Mochko Police thwarted an attempt to smuggle drugs from Hub, Balochistan to Karachi, arresting two suspects and seizing over 1.8 kilograms of hashish along with cash and mobile ph... Read More


EU moves to ban Russian gas imports by 2027 despite opposition

Bangladesh, June 19 -- In a bold yet contentious move, the European Commission has formally proposed a complete ban on Russian natural gas imports by the end of 2027, as part of a broader effort to se... Read More


National Assembly Budget Debate: Lawmakers advocate for special agri zones, IT centers to empower youth

Pakistan, June 19 -- Legislators from both opposition and treasury benches on Wednesday called for the establishment of Special Agriculture Zones, IT Facilitation Centers nationwide, increased farmer ... Read More


"His own desire to win Nobel Peace Prize": Ex-Pentagon official Michael Rubin slams Trump

Washington, June 19 -- Former Pentagon official and senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, Michael Rubin, expressed concerns about US President Donald Trump's approach to international co... Read More


Tharoor says 'not invited' for Nilambur bypoll campaign, but he was in Congress star campaigners' list

Thiruvananthapuram, June 19 -- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday claimed he was not invited by the party to campaign for its candidate in the Nilambur Assembly byelection in Kerala; however, he w... Read More


Defence Ministry forms Committee to review acquisition procedures

New Delhi, June 19 -- In light of the declaration of 2025 as the 'Year of Reforms,' the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has commenced a thorough evaluation of the Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020. ... Read More