BUSINESS
TCS, Intel to set up center for advanced computing in Pune
The centre will develop advanced solutions in the areas of high performance computing , high performance data analytics and artificial intelligence
BUSINESS
Bitfinex briefly halts trading after cyber attack
Bitfinex, a cryptocurrency trading platform briefly halted all its operations following a cyber-attack on the trading platform.
BUSINESS
Borrowers default on home loans below Rs 2 lakh, RBI asks banks to tighten processes
Some housing financing companies focusing on the affordable housing segment have shown an above-average increase in delinquencies with gross NPA between 4 to 5 percent.
INDIA
UIDAI introduces 'update history' feature in beta for Aadhaar
To utilise this facility, the Aadhaar holder would have to go to the UIDAI website and click on Aadhaar Update History.
CURRENT-AFFAIRS-TRENDS
Man killed in Haryana following argument on WhatsApp group
The victim, Luv Kumar succumbed to the attack on the spot, while his cousin suffered severe head injuries.
REAL-ESTATE
Podcast | Deep Dive - Affordable housing and the real estate market
The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana was launched in June 2015 with the aim of providing affordable housing to the urban and rural poor in India
BUSINESS
RBI policy: Here is what bankers have to say
Soon after RBI's Monetary Policy Committee hiked repo rate by 25 basis points, here's what top bankers said about the move.
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.
