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RBI Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged at 5.25%, Retains Neutral Stance

Announcing the decision, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said that after a detailed assessment of evolving macroeconomic and financial conditions, t

RBI Again Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged At 5.25%, Retains Neutral Stance Amid West Asia Crisis

Mumbai, Jun 5: The Reserve Bank of Indias (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Friday unanimously decided to keep the policy repo rate unchan

Grand Cyclothon in Borivali National Park Promotes Environmental Awareness

Mumbai, June 5: On the occasion of World Environment Day, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Youth Wing organized a grand cyclothon at Borivali Nat

Delhi hotel fire: Blaze survivors grapple with physical, emotional scars

Will never stay at a hotel again, says one of the injured individuals as they recall the morning of their escape from the deadly fire

Indian Stock Market Opens Higher Ahead of RBI MPC Meeting

Mumbai, June 5: Amid global tensions, the Indian stock market opened in the green on Friday, the last trading day of the week, ahead of the Reser

Maharashtra Legislative Council polls: BJP asks Shiv Sena (UBT) to back 'horse-trading' allegations with proof

Navnath Ban, Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson, has challenged Sanjay Raut of Shiv Sena (UBT) to present proof of horse trading in

RBI Inflation FY2026-27: The inflation battle is back as RBI raises FY27 forecast to 5.1% amid West Asia war

RBI Inflation 2026-27 Forecast: The Reserve Bank of India has raised its inflation forecast for fiscal year 2026-27. This revision reflects risin

Congress leader Ramalinga Reddy resigns: Major setback for D K Shivakumar's government in Karnataka

Congress leader Ramalinga Reddy resigned as a minister expressing displeasure over his portfolio. Reddy wanted Bengaluru Development but was give

PM Modi Wishes UP CM Yogi Adityanath a Happy Birthday with Prayers for Long Life

New Delhi, June 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and other leaders, extended heartfelt birthday wishes t

Rupee rises 11 paise to 95.63 against U.S. dollar ahead of RBI policy decision

On June 4, 2026, the rupee rose 2 paise to settle at 95.74 against the U.S. dollar

RBI GDP Growth 2026-27: Cenbank cuts FY27 forecast to 6.6% as oil, war and weather risks mount

RBI GDP Growth 2026-27: The Reserve Bank of India has reduced its economic growth forecast for FY27 to 6.6 percent. This adjustment stems from ri

First Jolt To DK Shivakumar, 'Upset' Minister Quits 2 Days After Oath

Karnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy, Upset With Portfolio Allocation, Quits DK Shivakumar Cabinet

Born and died on same date: Kerala man killed in Sharjah after TikTok dispute turns into fatal attack

An Indian expat's tragic death in Sharjah, allegedly after a TikTok dispute, is marked by a haunting coincidence: his death date, May 31, was als

Major Arrest by Dwarka Police: Fugitive Wanted for Attempted Murder Captured After Three Years

New Delhi, June 5: The anti-burglary cell of Dwarka district has successfully apprehended a proclaimed offender who had been on the run for three

Why the RBI kept rates unchanged amid oil, rupee and geopolitical pressures

RBI Repo Rate: The Reserve Bank of India has maintained its key interest rate at 5.25%. This decision prioritizes economic growth as inflation re

RBI Keeps Repo Rate Steady At 5.25% As US-Iran War Adds Pressure On India

RBI MPC Meeting 2026: Governor Sanjay Malhotra Keeps Repo Rate Steady At 5.25% As US-Iran War Adds Pressure On India's Inflation, Growth

Anthropic calls for pause of global AI development

The proposal would face an uphill battle in Washington and Silicon Valley, where U.S. officials and tech executives have repeatedly argued that a

India condemns attack on United Nations peacekeepers in Lebanon, calls for immediate investigation and accountability

India has strongly condemned an attack on United Nations peacekeepers in Lebanon. A Serbian Blue Helmet was killed and two others were injured. I

Youth and Love Must Happen: A Hilarious Ride with Varun Dhawans Latest Film

Mumbai, June 5: Rating: (4.5/5) Some films compel you to think, while others make you laugh so hard that your cheeks hurt. David Dhawans directed

Stock markets climb ahead of RBIs monetary policy decision

On June 4, 2026, the Sensex went up marginally by 13.84 points, or 0.02%, to settle at 74,360.01. The Nifty eked out a marginal gain of 10.95 poi

RBI MPC Meeting 2026: Sanjay Malhotra & Co hold rates steady at 5.25% as oil shock, weak rupee & West Asia war cloud outlook

RBI Monetary Policy Meeting 2026: The Reserve Bank of India maintained the repo rate at 5.25%, balancing inflation risks from rising crude oil pr

Sunil Gavaskar Pauses Speech Mid-Event To Answer Wife's Call; Internet Labels Him 'Pookie Husband'

Sunil Gavaskar wins hearts after pausing a speech to answer his wife's call at a Rotary event, with the viral moment highlighting his personal si

Ram Charan's Peddi Garners Rs 39 Cr Nett. in Telugu States

Ram Charan has drawn the openings on the strength of his name, while director Buchi Babu couldn't live up to his promises he made before to relea

Xi Jinping To Visit North Korea Next Week, First Visit Since 2019

Pyongyang will be Xi's first overseas visit this year. He last travelled internationally in late October when he went to South Korea, where he al

Why the BJP Can't Afford to Lose Annamalai

There has long been a view that Annamalai has been given a long rope by the BJP, writes Sumanth C Raman.

RBI MPC key takeaways: Here are the major announcements by Governor Sanjay Malhotra on GDP, inflation and repo rate

RBI Monetary Policy 2026 Takeaways: In the previous MPC, the Reserve Bank of India has maintained its key repo rate at 5.25 percent. The central

Fire Breaks Out in Noida, Panic Ensues in Two Locations

Noida, June 5: Severe weather continues to disrupt daily life in the Delhi-NCR region, with strong winds and rain causing significant inconvenien

Quote of the day by Benjamin Franklin: 'Marry above thy match and you will...' Life lessons on relationships, wealth, happiness, inner peace and love by legendary American printer, publisher, author, inventor, scientist and diplomat

Quote of the Day by Benjamin Franklin highlights a lesson about relationships, expectations, social status, wealth, happiness, inner peace and lo

Himachal Pradesh Special Educator TET 2026 Exam on June 7, Check Complete Details Here

HP TET 2026 Special Educator Exam: The board has released the admit cards on its official website. Candidates can download their hall tickets onl

World Environment Day: PM Modi calls for renewed commitment to sustainable growth

World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5 to raise awareness and encourage action for environmental protection

RBI MPC highlights: Top decisions announced by Governor Sanjay Malhotra & Co

Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra will announce the Monetary Policy Committee's decision on Friday. Markets widely expect the repo rate to st

Bots Surpass Human Traffic Online For First Time In Internet History, Cloudflare Boss Confirms

Cloudflare CEO and co-founder, Matthew Prince, highlighted that bots now make up 57.4 per cent of the internet traffic.

Meta repeatedly pushes back new AI model release for developers: Report

A Meta spokesperson told Reuters on Wednesday that the company is already testing the Application Programming Interface (API) with some early par

Jackie and Ayesha Shroff Celebrate 38 Years of Marriage with Heartfelt Memories

Mumbai, June 5: Renowned Hindi cinema actors Jackie Shroff and Ayesha Shroff are celebrating their 38th wedding anniversary today. The couple, de

US job growth likely slowed in May, labor market seen stable despite oil shock

America's job growth is expected to slow in May after strong previous months. The labor market remains stable. Economists believe the Middle East

Sabudana vada and stagecraft: Anjus Cafe in Ranga Shankara turns 20

Anju Sudharshan started her namesake cafe in the Ranga Shankara theatre after a chance encounter with the founder Arundhati Nag. We trace how the

Karnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy Resigns Over Portfolio Allocation

Sources said Reddy had been adamant on the Bengaluru Development portfolio, which he was denied

Trump Asserts Victory in Ongoing Iran Negotiations, Emphasizes Nuclear Weapons Ban

Washington, June 5: U.S. President Donald Trump stated that negotiations between the United States and Iran are still ongoing. Whether through di

Punjab Man Stabs Ex-Lover 20 Times In Office, Then Turns Blade On Self Repeatedly

The accused was first seen entering the office around 7:40 pm on Thursday and stabbing her alleged former lover, Dimple, from behind while she wa

RBI MPC Meeting at a Glance: Your one-stop guide for all key decisions

RBI Monetary Policy Meeting Highlights: Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra will announce the Monetary Policy Committee's decision on Friday. T

Yellow Alert Issued for NCR on June 5: Thunderstorms and Rain Expected

New Delhi, June 5: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for the National Capital Region (NCR) on June 5. According

Madras High Court criticises Supreme Court for ignoring its own observations on early disposal of election disputes

Justice G. Jayachandran writes, If courts continue to ignore their own observations... I fear that this country may also go in the way of other a

RBI Monetary Policy Committee LIVE: Governor Malhotra to announce interest rate decision

The six-member MPC started its three-day deliberations on Wednesday (June 3, 2026)

PM Modi reaffirms commitment to build cleaner, greener, sustainable planet

On World Environment Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated India`s commitment to building a cleaner, greener and more sustainable future u

Kae Capitals Sunitha Viswanathan on whats driving consumer bets in India

Fashion commerce is ready for disruption, while beauty & personal care will make room for more sub-verticals, says Sunitha Viswanathan, Partner a

Governor Flags Off Mini Marathon in Shimla on World Environment Day

Shimla, June 5: On the occasion of World Environment Day, a mini marathon aimed at anti-drug awareness and environmental cleanliness was held at

Hezbollah rejection clouds Lebanon ceasefire and prospects for ending Iran war

Hezbollah rejected a U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Lebanon, vowing to continue resistance, while Israel stated it would not withdraw troops. This un

Bihar: Ammonia leak at Chhapra storage facility; situation under control

An ammonia gas leak at a cold storage plant in Chhapra`s Hemnagar area prompted an emergency response from fire officials. The leak was brought u

PM Modi Celebrates World Environment Day, Highlights Indias Biodiversity Pride

New Delhi, June 5: On World Environment Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to citizens and urged them to draw inspiration f

Claude Opus 4.8 vs GPT-5.5: What's Anthropic AI's new Ultracode mode, pricing, honesty claims and jailbreak debate

Anthropic has launched Claude Opus 4.8, a new AI model. It offers better coding and reasoning abilities. Users can now control the model's effort

SpaceX IPO | Rockets, AI losses and Elon Musk in control

Elon Musk's celebrity and his track record turning Tesla and SpaceX into global giants have earned him a reputation

Kareena Kapoor Shares Her Love for Mango Pulp on Social Media

Mumbai, June 5: Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan expressed her love for mangoes on social media Thursday night. She shared a photo of a near

Woman Beats Husband To Death, Sits By The Body For 8 Hours, Goes To Police

Neelam sat near her husband's body for about eight hours. She then went to a local temple, sat before the deity for 10 minutes, seeking forgivene

Chinese leader Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week in first visit in years

The announcement came a day after North Korea unveiled a new facility to produce nuclear bomb fuels

Majka Chwalinska Makes History as First Qualifier to Reach French Open Final

Paris, June 5: Polish tennis player Majka Chwalinska, 24, has made history at the French Open 2026. She reached the Grand Slam final for the firs

Stock Market LIVE Updates, Sensex Today: Sensex Jumps 250 Points Amid Mixed Global Cues

Stock Market, Sensex, Share Market, Nifty LIVE Updates: Brent was trading around $95 a barrel. Meanwhile, WTI was under $93 a barrel.

After Delhi Malviya Nagar fire, Noida high-rise in Sector 74 sees blaze, horrific video shows panic among residents

A massive fire broke out in a 12th-floor apartment of a 28-storey residential tower in Noida's Sector 74, triggering panic and a swift evacuation

Indias Wastewater Crisis Is the Biggest Startup Opportunity Nobody Wants to Tap Into

The objective was disposal, not value creation. That mindset is beginning to change.

New principal for 170 year-old-school in Belagavi

The institution is among the oldest Catholic convents in north Karnataka

Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky Return to Abu Dhabi for a Week of Family Fun

Abu Dhabi is setting the standard for unmissable travel experiences.

Honoring Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan on Sampoorna Kranti Day

New Delhi, June 5: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary commemorated Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan on the occasion of Sampoorna Kranti Day, desc

Pulluvila anganwadi in Thiruvananthapuram gets own building

Inauguration of new building on Friday

Vodafone Idea, Meta Partner to Deliver Safer, Faster & Seamless Verification for Vi Users

The solution delivers faster onboarding, fewer manual steps, and enhanced protection against phishing and digital identity risks.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Besant Addresses Inflation Amid Iran Conflict

Washington, June 5: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Besant defended the Trump administrations economic policies on Thursday. Amid rising fuel and c

PM Lauds Collective Efforts Behind Indias Environmental Progress

World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5 to raise awareness and encourage action for environmental protection

The Hindu Huddle 2026 updates: experts to speak at conclave on day 1

The sixth edition of the ideas conclave of The Hindu Group, The Hindu Huddle, is being held in Bengaluru on June 5 and 6.

Neymar Ruled Out of Brazil's Final World Cup Warm-Up Against Egypt

Despite concerns surrounding the 34-year-old's availability, Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti remains confident that Neymar will feature during

Drum plantation technique helps grow 3,200 trees in saline land at Dholera

The project is part of efforts to increase green cover in Dholera, where industrial and infrastructure development is currently underway

Devotees Flock to Baba Mahakal Temple for Bhasma Aarti

Ujjain, June 5: On the auspicious occasion of Panchami during the Krishna Paksha of Jyeshtha month, the Bhasma Aarti was performed at the Baba Ma

Adhik Maas Krishna Janmashtami date and time: Check when is monthly Janmashtami, katha, puja timings and importance

Adhik Maas Krishna Janmashtami Kab Hai: Devotees will observe Monthly Krishna Janmashtami on June 8, 2026, during Adhik Maas. This sacred occasio

Renowned Singer Kailash Kher Visits Mahakal Temple in Ujjain

Ujjain, June 5: Renowned playback singer Kailash Kher visited the sacred city of Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh on Friday, where he paid his respects a

Trump Calls Modi a Good Friend, Anticipates Trade Deal Between India and the U.S.

Washington, June 5: U.S. President Donald Trump referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as his good friend and expressed optimism about a potent

Mahayuti likely to win six MLC seats unopposed

With Mahayuti securing six seats out of 17, this is a major setback for the Opposition and the six unopposed seats are Pune, Thane, Wardha, Yavat

England vs New Zealand: A Bowlers Day with 16 Wickets on Test Match Opening

London, June 5: The first day of the Test match between England and New Zealand was dominated by bowlers. A total of 16 wickets fell at Lords on

putin'US pressuring India over Russia ties': Putins praises India, Modi before foreign media

It housed heart, art, and soul

As state govt acquires Air India building at Nariman Point, former executive director of the airline recalls the charm of an edifice that was not

Chinese leader Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week in first visit since 2019

Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to visit North Korea next week. This marks his first trip in almost seven years. The visit follows North Kore

No woman in Karnataka cabinet: How CM DK Shivakumar responded to criticism

Responding to criticism from the BJP regarding the lack of women ministers, Shivakumar said, Let them (BJP) wait; there are a lot of vacancies. L

Israel and Lebanon agree to US-backed ceasefire amid wider regional tensions

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a US-mediated ceasefire aimed at reducing hostilities along the border. While Lebanese President Joseph Aoun we

Trump Dismisses Data Security Concerns Linked to China

Washington, June 5: President Donald Trump has stated that relations between the United States and China remain stable. He dismissed concerns reg

Missing Sherpa guide found alive on Mount Everest a week after disappearance

Sherpa guide Dawa Sherpa was found alive on Mount Everest a week after he went missing during his descent. He was discovered crawling down the sn

Shreyas Iyer Likely New India T20I Captain, Tilak Varma to Be Vice-Captain

BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar, head coach Gautam Gambhir, and the selection committee have reached a consensus on appointing Iyer as T20I capt

Punjab Police arrest two men in Amritsar, recover 2.5 kg ready-to-use IED

Punjab Police arrested two men in Amritsar and recovered a fully assembled improvised explosive device (IED) weighing around 2.5 kg. DGP Gaurav Y

Vietnam: Tech firm VinRobotics unveils VR-H3 humanoid robot for industrial apps

Equipped with more than 31 actuators and dual onboard edge computers, the VR-H3 can navigate complex environments, interact with people, lift pay

PM Modi Emphasizes Nature Conservation as Integral to Culture

New Delhi, June 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a thoughtful message on the social media platform X on Friday, highlighting the importance

Sri Lanka nursing home fire kills 12 elderly residents, eight hospitalised

A fire at a home for older people in Anguruwatota, Sri Lanka, killed 12 residents and left eight others hospitalised. Authorities rescued 51 peop

T.N.s textile industry can save over 3,000 cr. by transitioning to renewable energy: report

Indias textile industry has the highest carbon footprint among major exporting countries, reaching over 12.5 kg COe per kg of textile, which is h

Auburn University student goes missing in Japan: Family warns dont post exact location after ChatGPT-linked travel dispute

An Alabama family is desperately searching for their son, Weston Higginbotham, who vanished in Kyoto, Japan on May 29. The 20-year-old Auburn Uni

Putin says putting pressure on PM Modi is `detrimental` to international relatio

Russian President Putin has said that putting pressure on Prime Minister Narendra Modi is detrimental to international relations and bilateral ti

Tributes Pour in for RSS Leader Guruji on His Death Anniversary

New Delhi, June 5: On the death anniversary of Madhav Rao Sadashiv Rao Golwalkar, known as Guruji, tributes have been paid by Home Minister Amit