Iran's official death toll from conflict with Israel has risen to 935

Tehran, 30 June (H.S.): Iran’s official death toll in the ongoing conflict with Israel has risen to 935, with reports from state media indicating 38 children and 132 women among the dead. This figure is an increase from the previous toll of 627. In contrast, the US-based Human Rights Activists claim that 1,190 people have…

Mohan Basnet, imprisoned in Nepal's telecom scam, releases on 2.5 million bail

Kathmandu, June 30 (H.S.): The special court of Nepal ordered the release of Nepali Congress MP and former Minister of Information and Communications Mohan Basnet on bail of 2.5 million rupees in the high-profile telecom corruption case exceeding 321 billion rupees. The Anti-Corruption Bureau filed the case in court on May 15 regarding this scam…

Shivraj Singh Chouhan stresses importance of robust agricultural sector for 'Viksit Bharat'

New Delhi, 30 June (H.S.): Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday emphasized that a thriving agricultural sector and successful farmers are crucial for attaining the objective of ‘Viksit Bharat’ (developed India). Addressing the 11th convocation ceremony of the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) here, the minister highlighted the significance of adopting integrated farming,…

Bank credit expansion decelerates to 4.9 percent in two weeks ending May 30: RBI

Mumbai, 30 June (H.S.): Bank credit to the industrial sector grew by 4.9 percent in the two weeks ending May 30, compared to an 8.9 percent increase in the same timeframe last year, the Reserve Bank reported on Monday. The RBI has published the data on the sectoral allocation of bank credit for May 2025…

US becomes Taiwan's leading export destination, boosting industry and wages

Taiwan, 30 June (H.S.): Taiwan’s exports reached a record USD 51.74 billion in May, with the US becoming its top destination, accounting for 30% of total exports, surpassing China and Hong Kong’s combined 27.2%. This shift reflects a significant change from Taiwan’s previous export structure, which relied heavily on China, raising economic and geopolitical risks….

Nikhat Zareen advanced to 51kg semifinals with 5:0 victory over Kalpana

Nikhat Zareen advanced to 51kg semifinals with 5:0 victory over Kalpana

Hyderabad, 30 June (H.S.): Nikhat Zareen advanced to the semifinals of the 51kg division after a convincing 5:0 victory over Kalpana at the Elite Women’s Boxing Tournament. Former youth world champion Ankushita Boro also progressed, winning 5:0 against Parthvi in the 65kg category. Preeti (54kg), Jyoti (51kg), and Devika Ghorpade (51kg) secured their semifinal spots…

Temperature in UAE can reach up to 49 degrees Celsius today

Dubai, June 30 (H.S.): The National Center of Meteorology has issued a warning for extreme heat in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) today. The center expects temperatures in the interior regions to be between 44 degrees Celsius and 49 degrees Celsius. There will also be significant heat in coastal areas and islands, with maximum temperatures…

Positive signals from the global market observed

New Delhi, 30 June (H.S.): Positive signals from the global market, mixed trading in Asia New Delhi, June 30. Positive signals are coming from the global market today. The U.S. markets closed strongly during the last session. Dow Jones futures are also showing gains today. The European markets closed with tremendous gains during the last…

India's Growth Set to Remain Robust in FY26; Emphasis on Agriculture, Defence, and MSMEs: Nirmala Sitharaman

India's Growth Set to Remain Robust in FY26; Emphasis on Agriculture, Defence, and MSMEs: Nirmala Sitharaman

New Delhi, 30 June (H.S.): India is projected to maintain its status as the fastest-growing economy, with robust growth of 7.4% in Q4 of 2024-25 and a full-year growth rate of 6.5%, driven by strong performance in agriculture, construction, and services, according to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The good monsoon and supportive policies are expected…