BUSINESS
RBI policy: MPC revises upwards estimates of agriculture on supply side on all-time high grain production
The Monetary Policy Committee revised upwards estimates for agriculture and allied activities based on predictions of normal monsoon
WORLD
Study finds that days on Earth are getting longer - here's why
The researchers used a statistical method, called astrochronology ‘to look back on Earth’s geologic past, reconstruct the history of the solar system and understand ancient climate change as captured in the rock record.’
BUSINESS
Banks resume uptrend after a brief pause post RBI repo rate hike
The Bank Nifty and Nifty PSU bank had both trimmed gains on the back of hiking of repo as well as repo rates. The resumption of trend is possible after reading into the fine-print of the central bank’s statement.
SCIENCE
Russian scientists claim to have made a battery powered by nuclear energy
A team of Russian scientists have come up with a new nuclear design based on nickel-63, which is said to be more efficient than other commercially available batteries
INDIA
Centre could make discoms pay for load shedding
The penalty will be decided by the power regulatory authority of the concerned state
BUSINESS
Full Text: RBI's Monetary Policy Committee votes to hike repo rate by 25bps to 6.25%
The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday decided to hike its key lending rate — the repo rate — by 25 bps to 6.25 percent.
INDIA
Farmer enrolment dips for Modi's crop insurance scheme: Report
Though farmers' enrolment has lowered, cost of premiums and number of claims have increased
INDIA
Why Shashi Tharoor wants India to legalise marijuana
In a column, Tharoor argued that when consumers buy cannabis from unregulated illegal black market trading, they are not aware about the components of the products they are consuming and its effect on their health.
TECHNOLOGY
Never requested any data from Facebook: Apple CEO Tim Cook
Cook said Apple’s thought of privacy was a “fundamental human right”, something it will never want to breach and misuse in any way.
BUSINESS
Ahead of 2019, BJP reaches out to disgruntled allies; Amit Shah to meet Sena chief, SAD leaders
However, Sena’s mouthpiece Saamna has called Narendra Modi and Amit Shah wilful defaulters in ally management, hours ahead of the meeting
BUSINESS
Baba Kalyani to head group constituted by govt to evaluate India's SEZ policy
The government has constituted a group headed by Bharat Forge Chairman Baba Kalyani to evaluate policy on the country’s special economic zones (SEZs).
MARKETS
Stocks that have continuously lost over last 8 days
There are eight NSE stocks have been on the decline since the past 8 trading days.
TRENDS
Karnataka Swearing In highlights: 25 ministers sworn in, nine seats vacant
This blog will track live updates from the cabinet formation and swearing-in of the ministers in the Karnataka coalition government.
POLITICS
One year on, Rahul Gandhi to address rally in Mandsaur today: Here's all you need to know
Rahul Gandhi will be addressing a rally on the first anniversary of the Mandsaur firing
TECHNOLOGY
Facebook's data privacy concerns: WhatsApp's payment service faces yet another delay
The messaging app is testing its digital payment service on a pilot basis before launching it on a bigger scale for every active user in India
BUSINESS
BMW to open bookings of G 310 motorcycles ahead of the official launch this month
Customers will be able to pre-book G 310 R and the G 310 GS for Rs 50,000 at any of the authorized dealerships across the country
BUSINESS
Suffering losses in Midcap fund? Don’t panic and close your SIP: BNP Paribas MF
Mid & Smallcap companies by nature tend to fall more in a market correction, in the longer term, companies from this space that have healthy earnings growth and cash flow generation could continue to outperform.
BUSINESS
Major sugar stocks gain up to 7% after govt announces bailout package of Rs 8,000 crore
The Cabinet on Wednesday approved a bailout package of Rs 8,000 crore for the sector. The Minimum Selling Price (MSP) has been set at Rs 29 per kg.
BUSINESS
Anarock launches Anarock Retail to tap into India’s $700 billion retail market
Partners with Faithlane PC to create India's most focused retail advisory firm
BUSINESS
RBI Policy Highlights: Bank deposit rates, home loan interest rate may see rise in tranches
Repo rate was hiked by 25 basis points to 6.25 percent while reverse repo has been revised to 6 percent
SPORTS-TRENDS
FIFA World Cup 2018 official squad, Group A: Egypt
Egypt is the second team from Africa to qualify for the World Cup. Their FIFA ranking is 46. Let’s look at Egypt’s official squad for FIFA World Cup, 2018.
BUSINESS
JLL Spark announces USD 100 million global venture fund
Will invest in companies that aim to transform the real estate industry through technology; anticipates significant opportunities in Asia Pacific
INDIA
Man sends PM Narendra Modi a cheque of 9 paise to protest fuel price hike
V Chandraiah said: "You reduced 9 paise in fuel price. The amount I saved from the drop in petrol price, I am donating to the PM’s relief fund."
BUSINESS
Stocks under BSE surveillance fall up to 14% in June; what should you do now?
BSE on June 4 decided to bring 109 companies including Reliance Naval and Engineering, Amtek Auto, GVK Power & Infrastructure under enhanced surveillance measures. "..100 percent margins shall be applicable with effect from June 6 on all open positions as on June 5, and new positions created from June 6, onwards," the exchange said in a circular.
