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Philippines to implement framework on crypto assets to combat cross-border tax evasion

Manila, June 18 -- The Philippines' Department of Finance (DOF) has said the country will implement a framework on crypto-assets to combat cross-border tax evasion and illicit financial flows. "We n... Read More


ONGC gas blowout: Assam CM writes to Union minister for early solution

Guwahati, June 18 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has requested Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri to step up well control efforts in mission mode so that the situation doesn't ag... Read More


California report warns of unregulated AI's "irreversible harms"

Sacramento, June 18 -- Without proper safeguards, powerful artificial intelligence (AI) could induce severe and "potentially irreversible harms," a report released Tuesday by California Governor Gavin... Read More


US officials say next 24-48 hours could be critical for Iran: Reports

Washington, June 18 -- US officials said during a meeting with President Donald Trump in the White House Situation Room that the next 24 to 48 hours will determine whether a diplomatic solution to the... Read More


USD, Yen up; Pound, Euro down

Mumbai, June 18 -- Following were the indicative currency rates and travellers' cheques buying and selling rates. CURRENCY NAME BUY SALE UAE DIRHAM 21.3824 24.9835 AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 50.9994 59.010... Read More


Sensex up by 90.29 points

Mumbai, June 18 -- The BSE Sensex on Wednesday rose by 90.29 points to 81,673.59 in early trade as buying was seen in Realty, Auto, Oil & Gas and IT shares. The Nifty too advanced by 40.35 pts to 24,... Read More


Rupee down by 14 paise against USD

Mumbai, June 18 -- The rupee on Wednesday depreciated by 14 paise at 86.38 in the opening session on strong dollar demand by bankers and importers, amid looming global geopolitical and tariff uncertai... Read More


High-level Thai Buddhist delegation on six-day India visit

New Delhi, June 18 -- A high-level Thai Buddhist delegation led by Somdet Phra Thirayanamuni, the acting Supreme Patriarch of Thailand, is on a six-day visit to India, reinforcing the enduring histori... Read More


6 Australian teenagers seriously injured in stolen vehicle crash

Sydney, June 18 -- Six teenagers have been hospitalised with serious injuries after an allegedly stolen vehicle crashed at high speed in northern Melbourne in Australia's state of Victoria. A police... Read More


Trump says US has complete control of skies over Iran

New York, June 18 -- "We now have complete and total control of the skies over Iran," US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday. "Iran had good sky trackers and other defensive equipment and plenty of... Read More