News
Page 115
Forty-four stocks turn ex-date for dividends and splits
Economic TimesArchived
Economic Times reported 44 stocks will turn ex-date between June 8 and June 12 for dividends, bonus issues, stock splits, and rights issues. Infosys shares trade ex-record on June 10 for a final dividend of Rs 25 per share. Indian Bank and Seshasayee Paper also have Wednesday rec
BCCI funds parents to travel with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
India TodayArchived
The BCCI selected Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for T20I tours of Ireland and England after his breakout IPL 2026 season. India Today reported the board asked his parents to travel with the squad. The left-handed opener is currently with India A in Sri Lanka for a tri-series before his fi
HC frees homemaker held 80 days under Gangsters Act
The HinduArchived
The Allahabad High Court on June 3 quashed a Gangsters Act case against Ghaziabad resident Rajendra Tyagi and his family, finding allegations stemmed from land and financial disputes. Justice Vinod Diwakar termed homemaker Lalita Tyagi's nearly 80-day detention patently illegal.
Howrah bakery slice now sells for Rs 7
India TodayArchived
India Today profiled Bapuji cake, the affordable fruit bread cake from New Howrah Bakery founded in 1973 by Alokesh Jana in Howrah. Director Amitava Jana told the outlet the brand still follows humanity, loyalty, and ethics. A single slice now costs Rs 7 after a recent one-rupee
Reliance sheds Rs 39,718 crore in a weak week
LivemintArchived
Livemint reported seven of India's ten most valuable listed companies lost a combined Rs 1.25 lakh crore in market capitalisation last week amid broader weakness and persistent FII selling. Reliance Industries recorded the largest decline at Rs 39,718 crore but remained India's m
Rijiju calls persecution claims propaganda at Utsav
The WireArchived
Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju told a Reforms Utsav event at Bharat Mandapam on June 4 that minorities enjoy full freedom and persecution allegations are opposition propaganda. He challenged critics to cite anyone who left India over religious identity. The Hindu re
WION reports AI agents shipped while GenZ debated CJP
WIONArchived
While Indian GenZ debated Cockroach Janta Party memes in May and June, WION argued enterprise subscriptions began automating analyst, coding, customer service, and back-office tasks Indian graduates once targeted. Wipro's WEGA platform already handles 42 percent of inbound calls
Nehru once called zamindars parasites, not youth
The WireArchived
The Wire contrasts Jawaharlal Nehru's 1954 description of zamindars and landlords as parasites with Chief Justice Surya Kant's May courtroom remarks about credential-less entrants in law, media, and activism. Kant later clarified his comments targeted fake-degree professionals, n
Vijay targets TASMAC leakages in first cabinet meeting
NDTVArchived
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay ordered a crackdown on alleged unofficial collections within TASMAC at his first cabinet meeting on June 5. Officials told NDTV about Rs 102 crore may have been diverted monthly through embedded party fund practices. Vijay immediately dire
BJP chief Nitin Nabin warns youth against foreign direction
NDTVArchived
BJP national president Nitin Nabin told an Intellectuals Meet in Ranchi on June 6 that India's youth would not become puppets for people sitting on foreign soil. He said young Indians live in villages, coaching centres, and campuses, not under remote direction. The remarks came h
Nearly 14 lakh join Annamalai movement in 24 hours
NDTVArchived
Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai resigned on June 5 and launched We The Leaders, reporting nearly 14 lakh registrations within a day. BJP president Nitin Nabin accepted the resignation after weeks of speculation. Annamalai, a former IPS officer who joined the BJP in 2020,
Shreyas Iyer replaces Suryakumar as T20I captain
NDTVArchived
The BCCI named Shreyas Iyer captain and Tilak Varma vice-captain for T20I tours of Ireland and England on June 6. Suryakumar Yadav was dropped from the 16-member squad less than three months after leading India to the 2026 T20 World Cup title at home. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar
Record cash in circulation but ATMs face shortages
NDTVArchived
Higher fuel, security, and logistics costs make ATM networks expensive even as transaction volumes fall nationwide. CATMi warned rural and semi-urban areas face the highest cash-out risk for DBT recipients and small traders. Deposits are not at risk, but access can still be uneve
Delhi 14.2-kg LPG cylinder now costs Rs 942
NDTVArchived
State-owned fuel retailers raised domestic LPG prices by Rs 29 per cylinder effective June 7. A 14.2-kg cylinder in Delhi now costs Rs 942, up from Rs 913. India TV reported Mumbai at Rs 941.50, Kolkata at Rs 968, and Chennai at Rs 957.50. This is the second hike in three months
Ashwin calls Suryakumar drop a ruthless precedent
NDTVArchived
Ravichandran Ashwin questioned the BCCI decision to drop Suryakumar Yadav from India's T20I squad, telling ESPNcricinfo a World Cup-winning captain deserved more time to prove himself in England. The BCCI on June 6 named Shreyas Iyer captain for the upcoming Ireland and England w
Kohli misses three ODIs due to hamstring injury
NDTVArchived
Virat Kohli was ruled out of India's three-match ODI series against Afghanistan starting June 13 in Dharamsala due to a hamstring injury. Economic Times reported the setback came during the IPL 2026 final, where he scored an unbeaten 75 for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Yashasvi J
CJP rally demands Pradhan resignation at Jantar Mantar
The HinduArchived
Hundreds gathered at Jantar Mantar on June 6 under the Cockroach Janta Party banner, demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resign over alleged exam and recruitment irregularities. Founder Abhijeet Dipke flew from the United States and addressed the crowd after pol
First-time protestors want accountability, not just memes
ScrollArchived
Organisers faced chaotic updates on X and Instagram before Dipke landed from Boston, delaying the start at Jantar Mantar on June 6. Attendees still welcomed a rare offline outlet for student anger over exam failures. Scroll noted tension between media coverage and protest goals.
Toledo police respond to shooting near festival
BBC NewsArchived
Toledo police said on June 6 they responded to a shooting near the Old West End Festival in Ohio and found multiple victims. Many were taken for medical treatment. The department said it is actively searching for the suspect or suspects involved. The two-day festival celebrates a
Missing US student Weston Higginbotham found dead in Japan
CBCArchived
James Weston Higginbotham, 20, an engineering student at Auburn University, was found dead in a mountainous area outside Kyoto on June 6, his mother Nancy confirmed on Facebook. He disappeared on May 29 while on a family trip celebrating his brother's graduation. A volunteer sear
Wangchuk and Prakash Raj endorse CJP June 6 protest
Hindustan TimesArchived
Hindustan Times reported climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and actor Prakash Raj backed Abhijeet Dipke's Cockroach Janta Party ahead of its June 6 Jantar Mantar rally in Delhi. Wangchuk had said he would join if Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan did not resign by June 5. Econom
Viral post targets restrictive Bengaluru society rules
Hindustan TimesArchived
A Bengaluru resident's post criticising apartment management committees went viral on June 4, Hindustan Times reported. NDTV said he described boomer rules such as bans on sitting on grass, children playing in open areas, and inflatable balls in pools. He argued younger residents
Siri overhaul and iOS 27 dominate pre-keynote expectations
TechRepublicArchived
MacRumors reported Apple may unveil a revamped Siri using Google's Gemini models under a multi-year deal, alongside iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 at WWDC starting June 8. Apple Intelligence features announced at WWDC 2024 faced delayed rollout across devices. TechRepublic's liv
RBI says plastic currency notes are under review
NDTVArchived
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the central bank is examining the pros and cons of introducing polymer or plastic currency notes, but no final decision has been taken. He said the proposal remains at a preliminary stage.
MM Naravane calls Pakistan a courier in US-Iran talks
NDTVArchived
Former Army chief General MM Naravane said Pakistan is not a real interlocutor in US-Iran talks and is only acting as a courier service. His comments came as Pakistan has tried to project itself as a mediator in the conflict.
Mumbai tanker operators announce indefinite service suspension
NDTV ProfitArchived
The Mumbai Water Tanker Association announced an indefinite suspension of tanker services from midnight on June 7. The association cited selective and stringent implementation of Central Ground Water Authority rules in the Mumbai Division as the reason.
Praggnanandhaa credits Adani backing after Norway Chess win
NDTV SportsArchived
Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa said a strong support system is essential to success and thanked the Adani Group for backing him. The 20-year-old recently became the first Indian champion at Norway Chess, finishing ahead of Magnus Carlsen, Gukesh Dommaraju and other elite players.
Nearly 14 lakh join Annamalai's new movement after BJP exit
NDTVArchived
K Annamalai formally left the BJP on June 5 and announced a new political movement called We The Leaders. Within 24 hours, the movement's website showed nearly 14 lakh active members, and Annamalai said it would contest the next Lok Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu.
UIDAI CEO Saurabh Vijay to lead IndiaAI Mission
NDTV ProfitArchived
The IndiaAI Mission appointed UIDAI CEO Saurabh Vijay as its new CEO and named MeitY Joint Secretary Sudeep Shrivastava as COO. The mission said it looks forward to advancing its objectives under the new leadership team.
RJD workers guard Lalu, Rabri home after security downgrade
NDTV ProfitArchived
RJD workers carrying sticks gathered outside Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi's Patna bungalow after Bihar authorities withdrew their Z-plus security cover. The former chief ministers rejected the revised security arrangement and sent back deployed personnel.
Tibetan monk reportedly detained again by Chinese authorities
NDTVArchived
Tibetan monk Jamyang Tashi has reportedly been detained again by Chinese authorities in Sangchu County, according to Tibet Watch cited by Phayul. He had been released only two months earlier after a six-month detention linked to alleged contact with Tibetans in exile.
India rolls out coordinated push to support the rupee
NDTV ProfitArchived
NDTV Profit's Tamanna Inamdar writes that the rupee's strong Friday gain followed a coordinated RBI and government push to attract foreign capital. Measures included tax relief for foreign investors in government securities, wider PROI investment limits and RBI steps to support d
Attari tribute blends cinema, patriotism and public memory
NDTV ProfitArchived
The event uses Rahman's globally recognised Jai Ho identity to frame a public tribute to border personnel. With the film team present and the retreat parade as backdrop, the programme connects entertainment promotion with a ceremonial national security setting.
Punjab man arrested for killing lover's daughter
NDTVArchived
Punjab Police arrested a 23-year-old man for allegedly murdering the 15-year-old daughter of a woman he was in a relationship with. Police said he strangled the girl, put her body in a suitcase and burned it in a forest area in Hoshiarpur district.
Greater Noida man dies after allegedly stabbing mother
NDTVArchived
A 21-year-old man in Greater Noida allegedly stabbed his mother after an altercation and then jumped from the fifth floor of a building, police said. He was taken to a hospital and declared dead, while his mother is undergoing treatment.
MSK Prasad says Suryakumar Yadav may have been rested
NDTV SportsArchived
Former chief selector MSK Prasad said Suryakumar Yadav's omission from India's T20I squad may be a rest call rather than a permanent drop. The selectors named Shreyas Iyer captain for upcoming T20I assignments, while Suryakumar, Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya were left out.
India dominate Afghanistan Test opener with Rahul, Gill tons
NDTV SportsArchived
India ended Day 1 of the one-off Test against Afghanistan at 368/3 in 85 overs in Mullanpur. KL Rahul scored his 12th Test century, Shubman Gill remained unbeaten on 103, Sai Sudharsan made 81 and Rishabh Pant was not out on 50 after India chose to bat.
Yashasvi Jaiswal replaces Kohli for Afghanistan ODIs
NDTV SportsArchived
BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar announced that Yashasvi Jaiswal has been named as Virat Kohli's replacement in India's ODI squad for the Afghanistan series. Kohli was ruled out after suffering a hamstring injury during the IPL 2026 final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and GDK Shivakumar says Reddy issue settled
NDTVArchived
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said issues with senior Congress leader Ramalinga Reddy have been sorted out after Reddy resigned from the Cabinet over portfolio allocation. Shivakumar confirmed Reddy had sent his resignation on WhatsApp but said things had been settled af
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi picked for India T20Is
NDTV SportsArchived
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been named in India's T20I squads for Ireland, England and the Asian Games, becoming the youngest men's cricketer picked for the senior India squad. BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar called him explosive and game-changing, saying he had pi
KL Rahul survives Afghanistan DRS miss
NDTV SportsArchived
KL Rahul survived what replays showed was a clear edge on Day 1 of India's one-off Test against Afghanistan because the visitors did not appeal or review. Former England spinner Graeme Swann joked on air that Rahul should get an Oscar for acting after shaking his head when Afghan
Rare caracal spotted in Kuno after decades
NDTVArchived
A rare caracal was recorded on a camera trap inside Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park after decades, thrilling conservationists and forest officials. The elusive wild cat, often called the ghost of the grasslands, was captured during a recent camera-trap survey by forest offici
13 die in Sri Lanka nursing home fire
NDTVArchived
Thirteen people died after a fire at an unregistered nursing home in Galpatha, western Sri Lanka. A staff member said one resident who died had been chained, while another chained resident was untied and saved. Police said 71 people were staying at the home when the fire broke ou
Kuwait, Bahrain flights hit after Iran missiles
NDTV ProfitArchived
Flights in Kuwait and Bahrain were affected after Iran reportedly launched seven ballistic missiles targeting US bases in the region. Both countries suspended flights, and Kuwait said explosions heard near the airport were caused by air defence systems intercepting hostile threat
IISc launches BTech in Mechanics and Computing
NDTVArchived
IISc Bengaluru has launched a four-year BTech programme in Mechanics and Computing, with admissions through JoSAA 2026 using JEE Advanced scores. The eight-semester course begins in August 2026 and combines mechanics, mathematics, modelling, computing and engineering problem-solv
Netflix names Jay Hoag chairman
NDTV ProfitArchived
Netflix named Jay Hoag, founding general partner of investment firm TCV, as chairman after co-founder Reed Hastings left the board. Hoag, 67, has been a Netflix board member since 1999 and had served as lead independent director before his elevation, NDTV Profit reported.
US deported 1,076 Indians in 2026
NDTV ProfitArchived
The United States has deported 1,076 Indian nationals so far in 2026, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. The number compares with 3,567 deportations last year. Those deported include people with undocumented status and visa violations, NDTV Profit rep
Trinamool mutiny exposes post-poll anxiety
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that Trinamool Congress' internal mutiny over the Leader of the Opposition post has grown into a wider crisis after the party's Assembly poll debacle. Several rebel MLAs still praise Mamata Banerjee but say they are distancing themselves from Kalighat amid public an
Nepal foreign minister seeks India reset
NDTVArchived
Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal told NDTV that Prime Minister Balen Shah's government wants to reset ties with India around pragmatism, measurable outcomes and mutual growth. On his first New Delhi visit, Khanal said Nepal's Rastriya Swatantra Party comes from professional b
Anthropic warns AI is changing cyberattacks
NDTV ProfitArchived
Anthropic analysed 832 accounts banned for malicious cyber activity between March 2025 and March 2026 and found that attackers are using AI in more dangerous ways. The company said 67.3% of banned accounts used AI for attack preparation, while more actors are now using AI after g