BUSINESS
ECB keeps interest rates steady; announces end of bond buying by close of the year
Signalling that the move would not mean rapid policy tightening in the coming months, the bank also said that interest rates would stay at record lows at least through the summer of 2019, suggesting protracted support for the economy, even if at a lower level.
WORLD
Chinese vase found in shoebox sold for Rs 126 crore at Sotheby’s art auction
The vase was stashed in the attic for many years and was inherited by a French family who retrieved the vase and brought it to the auctioneer.
BUSINESS
Bill Gates-backed Breakthrough Energy Ventures to invest in two power-related startups
While Form Energy is working on low-cost, long-term, and high-density batteries, Quidnet is endeavouring to store power in the form of highly compressed water.
BUSINESS
Ford claims seventh spot in Indian car market, overtakes Renault
Renault’s market performance fell during the second half of 2017 and still has not recovered since.
BUSINESS
Real estate attracts 25 percent of total private equity investment: report
Positive reforms in affordable housing impact prospects of the real estate sector
BUSINESS
Government considers tightening fuel efficiency norms to promote electric vehicles
Stricter fuel efficiency norms could lead to higher pricing for diesel and petrol vehicles, experts warn.
TECHNOLOGY
This is the cheapest phone around with the latest Snapdragon 845 processor
The phone is set to be launched in Japan on June 15. There is no word on its India release yet
TRENDS
All you need to know about the World Cup qualifications
After the end of the rigorous qualifiers, only 32 teams qualify for the World Cup- 14 from Europe, three from Concacaf and five teams each from Africa, Asia and South America
INDIA
Indian Railways fined for evicting elderly man travelling on ticket booked for 3013
When the train ticket examiner (TTE) checked the man's ticket it was found to be dated as of 19-11-3013 instead of 2013. The TTE fined the traveller and evicted him from the train at Moradabad.
BUSINESS
Reliance Mutual Fund extends maturity of 2 income schemes to August 17, 2020
Unit holders of the scheme who wish to avail the facility may send their written consent on or before June 13
POLITICS
Dalit groups plan Bharat bandh to protest lateral entry into bureaucracy
The nation-wide protest is being planned for August, during the monsoon session of Parliament, in order to ensure maximum possible impact
BUSINESS
Markets@Moneycontrol: After a dull day of trade, indices end on a negative note
The 30-share BSE Sensex recovered more than 100 points from day's low in later part of the session, ending down 139.34 points at 35,599.82.
SPORTS-TRENDS
FIFA World Cup 2018 Opening Ceremony Highlights
Catch all the action live from the Opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia.
BUSINESS
Podcast | An evening walk down Dalal Street: Sensex slips more than 100 points post US Fed outcome
Sectorally, the S&P BSE Healthcare index rose 1.4 percent, followed by the S&P BSE Auto index which rose 0.05 percent.
BUSINESS
Coca-Cola to bring Rani Float into India, as carbonated drinks demand fizzle
The carbonated soft drink producer is launching Rani juice drinks to take on rivals such as Pepsi's Tropicana.
TRENDS
FIFA World Cup 2018 Official squad: Group H – Team 30 – Japan
Japan qualified for the World Cup by beating Australia 2-0 from Asia’s Group B. Their FIFA ranking is 61. Let’s look at Japan’s official squad for FIFA World Cup, 2018.
TRENDS
FIFA World Cup 2018 Official squad: Group H – Team 29 – Colombia
Colombia finished fourth in the CONMEBOL standings for World Cup qualifying and qualified on the last day of the qualifiers.
TRENDS
FIFA World Cup 2018 Official squad: Group H – Team 32 – Senegal
Senegal return to the World Cup after 16 years. Their FIFA ranking is 27.
TRENDS
FIFA World Cup 2018 Official squad: Group H – Team 31 – Poland
Poland return to the World Cup after a 12-year absence. They topped their group to qualify for this edition.
TRENDS
FIFA World Cup 2018 Official squad: Group G – Team 26 – England
England qualified comfortably for the 2018 World Cup. Their FIFA ranking is 12. Let’s look at England’s official squad for FIFA World Cup, 2018.
TRENDS
FIFA World Cup 2018 Official squad: Group G – Team 28 – Tunisia
Tunisia topped their group to qualify for their fifth appearance in the World Cup.
WORLD
Innocent man gets the right to sue Google as search for criminals throws up his name
Milorad “Michael” Trkulja, a Melbourne resident, claims that on searching for ‘Melbourne criminal underworld photos’, the results display his picture alongside the gangland figures
POLITICS
3 years on, Arvind Kejriwal’s ‘dharna’ politics is back with a bang!
AAP chief and his ministers have been staging a protest in the office room of Lieutenant Governor (LG) Anil Baijal’s residence over a rift between IAS officials and AAP after an alleged assault on Chief Secretary Anshu Prakash
BUSINESS
Nitin Gadkari asks officials to complete 300 projects by March 2019
Out of over 700 projects being reviewed, about 300 projects were identified for completion before March 2019
