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.
POLITICS
Ahead of 2019 polls, PM Modi plans welfare scheme for 500 million working citizens
Modi aims to initially provide three programmes — old age pension, life insurance and maternity benefits
BUSINESS
Uttar Pradesh to spend Rs 4000 crore towards land acquisition for Jewar airport
Out of Rs 4000 crore, Rs 1500 crore will be made available by budget allocated to state civil aviation department, while another Rs 1500 crore will be provided by Noida. Greater Noida Authority and Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority will contribute the rest.
BUSINESS
HCC surges 7% on contract win by JV in Bangladesh worth Rs 737 cr
The company's share in the joint venture is 40 percent (USD 44 million / Rs 295 crore).
BUSINESS
To curb attrition, e-commerce delivery staff get handsome hikes, perks: Report
Attrition among delivery staff has risen to 34 percent in 2017 from 29 percent in 2015
BUSINESS
Saudi Arabia issues first driving licences to women
According to BBC, ten women swapped their foreign licenses for Saudi ones on Monday. The authorities are expecting a large number of applications before June 24, when the ban is slated to be lifted.
BUSINESS
Elecon Engineering up nearly 8% after company pledges shares with Bajaj Finance
Elecon is Bajaj Finance’s customer who has borrowed from them and pledged shares in Bajaj Finance’s favour.
BUSINESS
Rate-sensitives surge ahead of RBI policy outcome; PSU banks, auto names surge
Sectors like banking, real estate and auto, among others, will be impacted the most from the rate hike as the cost of the products will be directly influenced due to increase in interest rate.
