BUSINESS
News highlights of the day: NCLT extends insolvency resolution period of Bhushan Energy
This blog will keep track of key global and local developments impacting business and markets through the day. Important local and global political developments will also find resonance here.
TRENDS
Four-year-old Assamese boy named 'Youngest Author of India'
At the age of four, the wonder kid from Assam has managed to pen a book titled 'Honeycomb', published in January this year.
POLITICS
PM Modi wants Advani to contest elections in 2019: Report
Multiple reports of BJP wanting to field some of its old guard in the upcoming polls have been making the rounds of late.
BUSINESS
UltraTech wins copyright infringement case against Everest Industries: Report
UltraTech had claimed that Everest was using the marks ‘Ultratruf’ and ‘A One Ultratruf’ to sell cement, which was deceptively similar to its registered trademark ‘UltraTech’.
BUSINESS
RBI monetary policy: 6 things to watch out for on Wednesday
The central bank has maintained the status quo on its repo rate since August 2017, citing concerns about inflation.
INDIA
NBCC bags Rs 1,138 crore project to build AIIMS in Himachal Pradesh
The project is estimated to be worth Rs 1,138 crores, which will include planning, design and construction of the AIIMS in Himachal Pradesh's Bilaspur District.
TECHNOLOGY
Intel launches limited edition 5GHz Core i7-8086K anniversary processor
The code name for this processor was Coffee Lake and comes up with Lithography of 14nm, with 6 cores and 12 threads.
CURRENT-AFFAIRS-TRENDS
Indian Railways does its bit for World Environment Day, introduces biodegradable food packages
Twitter users responded to Goyal's post with encouragement and urged him to consider mandating the biodegradable packaging in all trains.
SPORTS-TRENDS
FIFA World Cup 2018: Here's how the prize money will be distributed
Here's a look at how much prize money each participating team stands to win at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
TECHNOLOGY
WWDC 2018: Apple mocks Android with operating system comparison
The statistic compared the latest Android version Oreo and iOS 11's installation base.
TRENDS
Priyanka Chopra draws flak as Quantico episode portrays some Indian nationalists as terrorists
The episode features a group of Indian nationalists who plot a bomb blast in Manhattan, New York, with the ultimate intention of framing Pakistan for the incident.
INDIA
All Nipah-related medical bills to be paid by Kerala government: CM Pinarayi Vijayan
Kerala CM Minister Pinarayi Vijayan praised the work done by the state’s health professionals in containing the disease outbreak and commended their courage, commitment and dedication.
CRICKET
Zimbabwe players threaten to boycott tri-series with Pakistan, Australia over unpaid salaries
Players have threatened to boycott their upcoming T20 tri-series against Australia and Pakistan, if their dues are not cleared in time.
INDIA
Pakistani arrested in Hyderabad with forged Indian documents
Investigations revealed that Mohammed Usman Ikram came to India via Nepal and continued to reside in India for the last seven years using false documents.
INDIA
Sunanda Pushkar's death case: A timeline of events that have occurred so far
Here’s a timeline of how the Sunanda Pushkar death case has unfolded over the last four and a half years.
SPORTS-TRENDS
FIFA World Cup 2018: A look at star players who have been overlooked for Russia 2018
With all teams announcing their final 23-man squads, here’s a list of star players who were snubbed by their countries despite being fully fit.
CRICKET
Pakistan's legendary fast bowler Waqar Younis apologises for celebrating Wasim Akram’s birthday during Ramzan
Waqar took to Twitter to apologise for celebrating Wasim Akram's 52nd birthday in the month of Ramzan
BUSINESS
Rubique wins Asian Banker 'Beijing Financial Innovation Showcase and Competition 2018'
The Beijing Financial Innovation Showcase and Competition is an international competition where leading financial technology players from China and across the globe showcase their skills and solutions.
BUSINESS
Podcast | Terrible Tuesday! Sensex slips below 35,000; 10,600 gone on Nifty
Indian market corrected ahead of the outcome of crucial MPC meet while broader market took a hit after BSE on Monday decided to bring 109 companies under surveillance which also dented the sentiment.
POLITICS
After self-induced hibernation, Arvind Kejriwal back at taking potshots
In many of his tweets, the Delhi CM took potshots at the BJP.
BUSINESS
Podcast | Deep Dive – All about PSU banks and NPAs
An NPA, or a Non-Performing Asset, is a way of classifying loans or advances that are in default or are in arrears, on scheduled payments of principal or interest.
BUSINESS
Here are some of the biggest announcements from Apple WWDC 2018
Apple has revealed their all-new iOS 12 for Phones and Tablet devices. The latest software updates come up with new features and bug fixes
BUSINESS
FIFA World Cup 2018: Countries with most expatriate footballers
According to the study, there were 12,425 expatriate footballers in the world as on May 01, 2018, playing in 2,235 teams from the 142 leagues of the 93 countries.
WORLD
US President Donald Trump to host Iftar this year
The President’s move is expected to draw the ire of his supporters.
