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The meeting between Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman in London has sparked controversy. Allies of the interim government, NCP and Jamaat-e-Islami, criticized Yunus for showing bias towards BNP. They expressed concerns about the fairness and neutrality of the upcoming election process, demanding focus on justice and reforms.

The Nifty experienced a setback, failing to sustain a breakout from its month-long consolidation phase, closing with a weekly loss of 1.14%. Geopolitical tensions, particularly the Israel-Iran conflict, are expected to influence global equity markets, including India. Despite these uncertainties, the Indian market demonstrates resilience, remaining within the 24500-25100 range.

Amidst escalating geopolitical tensions, Indian markets faced a downturn, with the Nifty and Sensex both declining. Analyst Sudeep Shah suggests a cautious approach, highlighting crucial support levels for the Nifty at 24450 and resistance at 24900. He anticipates pressure on oil marketing and aviation sectors due to rising crude prices, while defense and IT sectors may outperform.

It shows how many times a company can cover its interest expenses with its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT).

During the five trading sessions ending June 13, the Sensex dropped 1.30% or 1,070 points, settling at 81,119. The index closed lower on three of those five days. However, amid the broader market weakness, 11 BSE 500 stocks recorded gains in all five sessions. (Data Source: ACE Equity)

While chasing high investment returns is tempting, consistently saving more proves more effective for wealth accumulation. Anjali, prioritizing savings, surpasses Rahul, who focuses on high-return investments, over time. Increasing savings, especially early on, offers greater control and impact than solely relying on market performance. Automating savings and leveraging strategies like Top-Up SIPs can significantly boost financial growth.

The Nifty50 experienced a weekly loss exceeding 1% due to escalating geopolitical concerns, failing to maintain levels above 25,000. Precise forecasts identified key breakout dates and time-based cycles, accurately predicting market movements. Support and resistance levels were also highlighted, further demonstrating the effectiveness of combining price and time analysis for tactical trading.

Amidst tense protests over immigration raids, about 200 Marines have arrived in Los Angeles. They will safeguard federal property and personnel. This follows a court decision regarding National Guard troops. California Governor Gavin Newsom criticizes the troop deployment. Other states are considering similar actions. Hundreds have been arrested during the Los Angeles protests.

In today’s episode of Two Sharp, Nisha Poddar breaks down two top stories. An Air India Dreamliner crashed near Ahmedabad, killing 241 the first fatal 787 crash. Boeing shares slid nearly 5%, and the tragedy jolts Air India’s revival just as it was taking off.Meanwhile, Israel’s “Rising Lion” strikes killed IRGC chief Hossein Salami and hit nuclear sites in Iran. Oil surged 12% to $78, gold crossed ₹1 lakh, and markets tumbled. Analysts warn of inflation risks if tensions escalate.

A federal judge has blocked President Trump's attempt to overhaul US elections, siding with Democratic state attorneys general who argued the effort was unconstitutional. Trump's executive order aimed to mandate documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration and restrict acceptance of mailed ballots, conditioning federal election grants on adherence to the new ballot deadline.

Despite a massive attack by Israel on Iran, the United States still aims to proceed with planned talks on Sunday, according to a US official. Oman had scheduled the talks, involving Steve Witkoff, a negotiator close to President Trump.

Iran-Israel War news: In a dramatic escalation, Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, striking nuclear and military infrastructure deep within Iran, citing concerns over Iran's nuclear weapons program. Prime Minister Netanyahu declared it a necessary act for Israel's survival and regional defense. The strikes have heightened tensions, raising fears of broader conflict and significant impacts on global trade and diplomatic relations.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition survived an opposition-backed effort to dissolve parliament on Thursday, as lawmakers rejected a bill that could have paved the way for snap elections. Local media reported Thursday morning however that most ultra-Orthodox lawmakers ultimately agreed not to support the proposal to dissolve the government.

Pune's onion prices have surged by approximately 20% in the last two weeks due to crop damage from heavy rains, leading to reduced market arrivals. Despite increased production and storage, onions are becoming more expensive. Trade sources anticipate further price increases, potentially fueled by upcoming government onion procurement.

Economists anticipate Reserve Bank of India will reduce interest rates this week. This decision comes amid decreasing inflation. Experts await the central bank's insights on inflation and economic growth. These insights will help determine the duration of the easing cycle. The goal is to stimulate demand in India's growing economy. The focus remains on consumption, investment, and global uncertainties.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the government's focus on promoting lower denomination currency and increasing digital transaction awareness. With the Rs 2000 note nearly out of circulation, efforts are underway to encourage digital transfers, highlighted by UPI's record 16.73 billion transactions in December 2024, reflecting India's move towards a cashless economy.

The Reserve Bank of India's record dividend payout of nearly Rs 2.7 trillion to the government has been made possible due to robust gross dollar sales, higher foreign exchange gains, and steady increases in interest income, according to a report by the State Bank of India (SBI).

A Union Bank of India report indicates metal prices may increase the Wholesale Price Index. While overall WPI dropped in April 2025, metal prices rose. Core WPI moderated, but metals like iron and steel played a key role. Fuel WPI fell due to lower global oil prices.

The recently concluded Free Trade Agreement between India and the United Kingdom is expected to benefit both nations economically and could also pave the way for similar agreements with other countries such as the United States and the European Union, says a report by Bank of Baroda.

Simple Energy, an electric two-wheeler manufacturer, is planning an IPO by FY27 to raise ₹3,000 crore for market expansion, a new manufacturing unit, and R&D. The company aims to increase its touchpoints from 15 to 500 in the next two years and targets ₹800 crore in revenue in FY26.

The Indian rupee slipped on Tuesday, tracking mild losses in regional peers and dollar demand from foreign banks, though broader weakness in the greenback limited the decline.

Paytm is set to announce its Q4FY25 results with brokerages divided on outcomes. JM Financial and Yes Securities expect a PAT swing to profit, while Motilal Oswal sees narrowed losses. Revenue estimates range from Rs 1,975 to Rs 2,199 crore. UPI incentives, improving EBITDA margins, and operating leverage remain key drivers and monitorables across all forecasts.

The rupee closed at 84.25 against the U.S. dollar, up 0.4% on the day. The currency had touched a peak of 84.1275 in early trading but trimmed gains in the latter half of the session.

Despite mixed market conditions, India’s financial sector remained resilient in Q4 FY25, with 11.1% YoY credit growth and stable asset quality. Gold loans and vehicle financiers led the performance, while microfinance showed improving collections. With RBI rate cuts likely, FY26 is expected to see 12% credit growth. Shriram Finance and HDFC Bank emerge as top picks for investors.

BJP has accused Arvind Kejriwal of orchestrating hoax calls to mislead voters, alleging that the AAP is claiming votes are being cut by the BJP to support AAP. They also allege distribution of money in slum areas and raised concerns about voter data confidentiality, demanding an investigation.

Lok Sabha election 2024: ​​The BJP-Shiv Sena won 41 of the 48 seats in the 2019 polls, but the Sena has split since and a vast majority of the Bal Thackeray-founded party is now allied with the BJP. The Nationalist Congress Party also split as well with Ajit Pawar joining the ruling alliance in the state, led by Eknath Shinde. In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the BJP emerged the top party with 23 seats, followed by the undivided Sena with 18.

Gujarat's upcoming Lok Sabha elections are influenced by PM Narendra Modi's charisma, anti-incumbency, unemployment, inflation, education, healthcare challenges, and BJP's endeavor to secure all 26 seats. ​​Lok Sabha polls in Gujarat will be held in a single phase on May 7. Counting of votes will be held on June 4. Anti-incumbency, unemployment, inflation, education and healthcare facilities are some of the other important issues in the election, where the ruling BJP in Gujarat will attempt to retain all the 26 Lok Sabha seats it won in 2019.

The BJP, riding high on its growing voter base in Telangana, is now aiming to win over 12 out of the total 17 seats and 35 per cent vote share, in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. The party doubled its vote share to nearly 14 per cent resulting in eight seats in the assembly elections held on November 30, last year. BRS, which ruled the state for about a decade since its emergence, is low on morale following the defeat, even as its founder and former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao's daughter K Kavitha was arrested on the eve of poll dates announcement, adding insult to the injury.

Kavitha's arrest before Lok Sabha elections may psychologically impact BRS party. Meanwhile, fomer minister Harish Rao announced protests in the state. Moreover, desertion of MPs and leaders who are not contesting polls adds to party's troubles. Nagesh Kumar predictsed that more desertions could happen due to Kavitha's arrest.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee clarified that her fall at home was due to a 'sensation of push.' Initial reports suggested she fell due to 'some push from behind,' leading to injuries on her forehead and nose. Banerjee received treatment at SSKM Hospital and is reported to be clinically stable. The incident sparked speculation, but the police confirmed no complaint has been lodged. Banerjee has suffered injuries in the past and is under a "Z+ category" security cover.

Anita Nariani Schulze is part of the Sindhi minority. Her complaint alleges that her senior and direct managers, both male, consistently excluded her from meetings while inviting her male counterparts, criticised her, micromanaged her work and deprived her of bonuses, despite positive performance evaluations and significant team contributions.

But two senior envoys who attended said there was no direct response from the ministers gathered in Brussels when Blinken said: "We must push back on China together and show strength in unity."

This comes as the San-Francisco based firm is at the receiving end of the Indian government over an issue of blocking and unblocking certain handles tweeting about farmer protests.

Foreign companies looking for incentives under the scheme may have to invest Rs 500 crore over four years, while the threshold for domestic firms is likely to be around Rs 20 crore for five years, the source who did not wish to be named said.

Growth More than in MetrosAccording to companies like Aisle and Truly Madly, which have millions of users and position themselves as “serious” dating apps, and bespoke high-end dating services like Sirf Coffee, a lot more users from such places are not only keen on using these apps, but also willing to pay for it.

“Indian companies need to re-skill, train, and acquire more relevant talent, if they are to successfully integrate AI technologies. Most importantly, they should be willing to make the continued investment. It is an uphill race in which there will be winners and losers,” said Deloitte India CEO N Venkatram.

Ambassador Joao Cravinho, head of the EU delegation, led Ambassadors of various European countries to a quiet lunch with Modi at the capital last year.

"It is the collective wisdom of the marketplace that there is action and we will move with speed. That improves the confidence level of industry."

Directives from the Centre have to be executed at the state level. So, there are many things that are not in Modi’s hands, says Raamdeo Agrawal.

"The fact that we are the world’s largest democracy and we are all aware that power and a role in global affairs for a nation comes from economic strength."

"Now there is a stage three and stage four of digitisation, we will take a call on this only after taking all things into account."

"There is a leadership vacuum in the company, because they made the wrong choice of CEO three years ago and that is playing out right now."

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The team behind The Artist will have spent the first day of the rest of their lives conforming to the grandest, and most lucrative, of Hollywood traditions.

It's the World Book fair, which comes around once every two years sprawling across the giant halls of Pragati Maidan. This is the fair's 20th edition.

An elephant figurine gifted by the then HM LK Advani to US Secretary of State Colin Powell in 2002, has made its way to the State Department hall.

Statistical models used by IMD will still be used for monsoon forecast, but the ministry of earth sciences is putting more emphasis on dynamic models.

Newly discovered documents have revealed the first telegraph messages and joy when England was linked for the first time with India on 23 June, 1870.

Hundreds of worried fans of ailing Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan today performed a yagna here to pray for his speedy recovery.

Alfa Laval (India) today said its parent firm has raised the delisting offer price to Rs 2,850 a share.