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Unfinished business of gender parity in India

India, June 18 -- Here is a truth that often goes unnoticed: India needs women to be at parity to progress. Or it will get left behind. It is already getting left behind. This is the sad inference tha... Read More


Taliban bans smartphones in Kandahar schools to 'protect focus and morals'

Pakistan, June 18 -- KANDAHAR - The Taliban has enforced a strict ban on smartphones in all schools and religious institutions across Kandahar, affecting students, teachers, and administrative staff. ... Read More


NASA astronauts make 'space sushi' aboard the ISS to cheer up sushi-craving crewmate: 'Not bad'

India, June 18 -- Life aboard the International Space Station (ISS) recently got a tasty twist when an astronaut rolled sushi during a joyful crew celebration. The astronaut used simple ingredients fo... Read More


"Interest here is money to counter India": Sindhi activist Laghari criticises Asim Munir's visit to White House, calls President Trump "confused"

Washington DC, June 18 -- Sindhi human rights advocate and author, Sufi Laghari criticised Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir visit to White House and accused US President Donald Trump... Read More


IDF confirms striking military targets in Tehran

In an X post, June 18 -- Israel Defense Forces on Wednesday confirmed it is conducting strikes on military targets in the Iranian capital Tehran. "The IAF is currently striking military targets belon... Read More


CAC 40 Retreats After Short-lived Rebound

India, June 18 -- Despite attempting a rebound, the CAC 40 index that tracks the 40 largest French stocks based on the Euronext Paris has shed around half a percent in Wednesday's trading. Sentiment r... Read More


Gold Tops Rs.1 Lakh, Silver Hits All-Time High Amid Escalating Israel-Iran Conflict

New Delhi, June 18 -- Silver prices rallied Rs 1,000 to hit a record high of Rs 1,08,200 per kilogram while gold gained Rs 540 to stay above Rs 1 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday... Read More


Markets fall for 2nd day amid soaring Middle East tensions

Mumbai, June 18 -- Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed lower on Wednesday as soaring tensions in the Middle East and caution ahead of the US Fed interest rate decision hit investor sentiment. S... Read More


Rupee falls 9 paise to close at 86.43 against USD

MUMBAI, June 18 -- The rupee depreciated 9 paise to close at 86.43 against the US dollar on Wednesday, dragged down by risk-off sentiments and elevated crude oil prices. Forex traders said the rupee ... Read More


Rizvi hopes interim govt will quickly fulfill election promises

Dhaka, June 18 -- BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Wednesday expressed the hope that the interim government will quickly implement the promises it made regarding the na... Read More