Nepal: Eight die, 16 injured in bus accident

IANS | June 12, 2026 6:03 PM

Kathamandu, June 12 (IANS) At least eight people have died after a passenger bus plunged off the road in the Buchchakot area of Nepal's central Kavrepalanchok district along the B P Highway, a senior official of the District Administration Office, Kavrepalanchok, said.

White House to host UFC event in unprecedented move

Lalit K Jha | June 12, 2026 5:45 PM

Washington, June 12 (IANS) The South Lawn of the White House has hosted Presidents, foreign leaders, Easter egg rolls and state ceremonies. This weekend, it will host cage fighting as an octagon now stands on the grounds of the White House as the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) prepares for an event unlike any in its history.

India backs early breakthrough in US-Iran negotiations: EAM Jaishankar

IANS | June 12, 2026 5:31 PM

Helsinki, June 12 (IANS) External Affairs Minister(EAM) S Jaishankar has expressed hope that the US-Iran negotiations would yield an early breakthrough, noting that the continuing conflict is creating challenges and leaving much of the world in the position of a "frustrated observer."