BUSINESS
Several answer papers destroyed in fire at Hyderabad’s Osmania University
According to the fire officials, an electrical short circuit could be the reason behind the blaze.
BUSINESS
FM Arun Jaitley hits back at Rahul Gandhi, asks 'how much does he know?' in six-point rebuttal
In an article, Jaitley said: “Every time I listen to the view of Shri Rahul Gandhi, both inside and outside Parliament, I ask myself the same question – How much does he know? When will he know?”
BUSINESS
NCLT admits Videocon case for insolvency proceedings
The debt-ridden company first approached the principal bench of NCLT on April 25.
TECHNOLOGY
Glued to your smartphone? Here are some apps that can help you get over your addiction
As per a study done in the US, the phone screen time was 2.42 hours for the average user and 3.75 hours for the heavy user
BUSINESS
Podcast | Editor's pick of the day - The story behind Raj Kundra's interrogation
Raj Kundra interrogated by ED in connection with BitCoin scam, but the “hero” of this story, Amit Bhardwaj, now behind bars, is a cautionary tale.
BUSINESS
Podcast | Sensex ends over 275 points higher, Nifty near 10,700 after RBI hikes repo rate
The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has, for the first time in four years, hiked key repo rate by 25 basis points (bps) to 6.25 percent.
SPORTS-TRENDS
Russia 2018: Don't miss these fun facts about the FIFA World Cup
As the 21st edition of the World Cup draws near, here are some fun facts to get you warmed up before the action kicks off in Russia.
INDIA
Rajasthan man missing for five years traced to Pakistan jail
This is the second similar case in a fortnight in Rajasthan. Last month, a Jaipur man missing for 36 years was traced to a jail in Pakistan.
WORLD
China to India: We have far more similarities than differences
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China and India have extensive common interests and they have far more consensus than differences.
TECHNOLOGY
Apple to block Facebook’s web-tracking tools, users will know if they are being tracked
Post the Facebook data leak controversy, Apple is looking to safeguard the privacy of its users.
BUSINESS
Russian court overturns cryptocurrency media ban
Russia is in the process of drawing up and passing a regulatory framework to control and govern the cryptocurrency industry
TECHNOLOGY
Tesla planning to offer a free trial for Autopilot
This is great news for Tesla owners without Autopilot as they might get an unexpected chance to try the company’s self-driving system
BUSINESS
Infosys to continue hiring locally in non-US foreign geographies: CEO Salil Parekh
The Bengaluru-based firm had last year announced that it will set up four technology and innovation hubs in the US, and hire about 10,000 locals by 2019
ECONOMY
RBI extends temporary loan repayment relief for small businesses
The businesses can now delay repayment up to 180 days
CRICKET
Facebook quiz helps former Mumbai cricketer claim his MCA pension
76-year-old Vilas Godbole didn't know that an appearance in a solitary match for Bombay qualified him as a first-class cricketer.
TECHNOLOGY
French startup to launch home assistant that protects your privacy
The company will launch two devices in 2019: A smart speaker (AIR Base) and a portable microphone (AIR Satellite)
REAL-ESTATE
Government clears new norms for time-bound closure of sick PSUs
The surplus land of these PSUs will be utilised for affordable housing.
BUSINESS
First rate hike since Modi govt came to power makes the current MPC meet different
All the six members of the committee voted unanimously to hike repo rate by 25 basis points
INDIA
Centre seeks satellite imagery from ISRO to gauge 'success' of International Yoga Day
Rajesh Kotecha, Special secretary of Ayush, said that the ISRO chief is yet to formally respond to the request
BUSINESS
HTC Desire 12 and Desire 12+ launched in India, pre-booking from Thursday
The phones are similar in design to HTC’s flagship U12+ which has been adjudged to be one of the best camera phones available
BUSINESS
Markets@Moneycontrol: D-Street surges on the back of RBI policy meet outcome
The Sensex was up 275.67 points or 0.79% at 35178.88, while the Nifty was up 91.50 points or 0.86% at 10684.70
INDIA
Rajinikanth appeals to Karnataka's citizens to allow release of his latest flick Kaala
The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce disallowed the film’s release after Rajinikanth’s remarks on the Cauvery water issue
BUSINESS
The airport in Turkey that will make sure you don't lose time in queues
Spread over 77 million square metres, the new airport will be about four times the size of Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi
BUSINESS
Urban cooperative banks now have a chance to become small finance banks
Based on recommendation made by the High Powered Committee in August 2015, the central bank has decided to allow voluntary transition of Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) into Small Finance Banks (SFBs).
