‘Matter of relief’: Consumers welcome Nayara’s fuel price cut

IANS | July 1, 2026 3:17 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Consumers and fuel retailers across several states on Wednesday welcomed Nayara Energy's decision to reduce petrol and diesel prices, saying the move has brought much-needed relief after weeks of high fuel costs triggered by geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

PoK unrest: Pakistani authorities arrest JAAC leader Shaukat Nawaz Mir

IANS | July 1, 2026 3:11 PM

Islamabad, July 1 (IANS) As the ongoing unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), which has claimed dozens of lives so far, continues to escalate, the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) said that the arrest of its leader, Shaukat Nawaz Mir, by Pakistani authorities would make the movement stronger rather than weakening it.

Nepal govt's procurement of Chinese aircraft comes under scrutiny again

IANS | July 1, 2026 2:49 PM

Kathmandu, July 1 (IANS) Nepal's controversial procurement of six Chinese aircraft a decade ago has once again come under scrutiny after the country's Supreme Court issued a show-cause notice to the government, seeking an explanation regarding the procurement that left the state-owned national flag carrier with a huge financial burden.

'Nagabandham' stars Virat Karrna, John Kokken shower praise on Hollywood stunt director Vlad Rimburg for ensuring safety during stunts!

IANS | July 1, 2026 2:48 PM

Chennai, July 1 (IANS) Actor Virat Karrna, who plays the lead in director Abhishek Nama's much-awaited mythological action drama 'Nagabandham: The Secret Treasure', and actor John Kokken, who plays a pivotal role in the film, have showered praise on Hollywood stunt choreographer Vlad Rimburg for the care he took to ensure the safety of artists and those on the set during the filming of challenging action sequences in the film.