Stock market recommendations: Mirae Asset Sharekhan suggests selling Tata Tech and NCC Ltd. Tata Tech is expected to decline to Rs 640 due to a flag pattern breakout and negative momentum. NCC Ltd is also predicted to fall to Rs 201 after breaking a consolidation pattern and facing resistance at its 20-day moving average.
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Indian cricket celebrated a memorable victory against England in the third ODI, highlighted by Kranti Goud's record-breaking six-wicket haul. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur, recognising Goud's stellar performance, shared her Player of the Match award with the young pacer, calling her "a star." Goud's crucial wickets and Harmanpreet's century helped India secure the series 2-1.
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar defended India's global outreach following the Pahalgam attack, asserting overwhelming international support and dismissing claims of policy failure. He highlighted backing from Quad, Brics, and the UNSC, emphasizing India's right to defend against cross-border terrorism. Jaishankar also criticized past Congress actions and defended his China visit for de-escalation talks.
Donald Trump announced India will face a 25% tariff starting August 1st, along with penalties for energy and arms purchases from Russia. Trump cited high Indian tariffs and trade barriers, as well as continued reliance on Russian resources, as justification. The reciprocal tariffs for other countries will be effective August 1, 2025, according to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
Satya Nadella addressed Microsoft's significant job cuts, impacting over 15,000 employees, acknowledging the difficulty while emphasizing the necessity for the company's AI transformation. Despite record profits and soaring stock prices, Nadella described the layoffs as part of a dynamic industry shift, requiring Microsoft to adapt and invest heavily in AI infrastructure to meet evolving customer needs.
The Bombay High Court has cast serious doubt on the reliability of prosecution witnesses in the 11/7 train blasts case. The court highlighted the lack of authority of the special executive officer who conducted the test identification parade, a critical step after the accused's arrest. Consequently, the identification of three alleged planters was deemed invalid, significantly weakening the prosecution's case.
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Elon Musk's xAI is doing away with the title "researcher," opting for "engineer" for all technical roles, a decision prompted by Musk's direct intervention on X. This move aims to eliminate what Musk sees as a two-tiered system, aligning xAI with companies like OpenAI and Anthropic that favor unified technical titles.
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