Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened on a choppy note on Tuesday. While Nifty50 was above 24,900, BSE Sensex was near 81,750.
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The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Raigad, Pune, and Satara districts, warning of extremely heavy rainfall. Mumbai is under an orange alert as persistent showers caused waterlogging and disrupted transportation. Since June 1st, rain-related incidents have tragically claimed 18 lives in Maharashtra, with 65 others injured.
Following Operation Sindoor, Pakistan propagated false claims of victory against India, using doctored images to suggest successful strikes on Indian airfields. However, independent analysis has debunked these assertions, revealing that images were either pre-dated, misinterpreted, or digitally altered. The evidence confirms no significant damage to Indian assets, contrasting with India's successful strikes on Pakistani military sites.
Swiggy, the popular online food delivery app, experienced a widespread outage across India, starting around 2:46 pm. Downdetector reported that many users faced issues accessing the app, completing orders, and tracking deliveries. Impacted cities included Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad. Frustrated users took to X (formerly Twitter) to report the problems, highlighting payment failures and inaccessible help sections.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Cyprus on Sunday, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in over two decades. He aims to strengthen ties in trade, investment, and security. Following Cyprus, Modi will attend the G7 Summit in Canada, focusing on global economic stability and climate change, before concluding his tour in Croatia to discuss strategic cooperation.
The Brics Parliamentary Forum strongly condemned the Pahalgam terrorist attack, a move seen as a rebuke to Pakistan's justification of anti-India terror. The forum, including China, committed to combating terrorism in all forms, including cross-border movement and financing. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla emphasized joint efforts to curb financial support to terrorist organizations and enhance intelligence sharing among nations.
A recent government report suggests that numerous UFO sightings in the US may be attributed to military disinformation campaigns and covert operations rather than extraterrestrial encounters. The All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) uncovered strategies used since the Cold War, including staged evidence and misleading briefings, to obscure classified aircraft programs.
The Indian Navy is preparing to commission INS Arnala, the first of 16 anti-submarine warfare shallow watercraft, on June 18th in Visakhapatnam. Built by GRSE and L&T Shipbuilders, this 77-meter warship features over 80% indigenous content and advanced underwater sensors. These warships are being built at Indian shipyards at an overall cost of Rs 12,622 crore.
Diageo India has refuted media reports suggesting the sale of its Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) IPL franchise, labeling them as speculative. Despite the denial, speculation persists, fueled by a Bloomberg report and a subsequent rise in United Spirits' shares. There are also murmurs about Diageo valuing the RCB franchise at around USD 2 billion.
Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani passed away in a plane crash. He was known for his simple lifestyle. A video resurfaced showing Rupani removing the red beacon from his official car. This act symbolized his commitment to humility. The Gujarat government banned red beacons for VIP vehicles. Rupani also instructed police not to halt traffic for his convoy
Following the Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad, which killed 241 passengers and crew, safety concerns have risen. A resurfaced tweet from Elon Musk criticizing Boeing's management has added fuel to the fire. The DGCA has ordered enhanced safety inspections for Air India's Dreamliner fleet.