ITC shares experienced a decline of over 5% following reports that British American Tobacco (BAT), the largest shareholder, plans to sell a 2.3% stake in the company through a block deal valued at over Rs 11,600 crore. This sale will reduce BAT's holding in ITC to 23.1%, with the Indian government becoming the largest shareholder group.
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Amidst a US trade court's rejection of Trump-era tariffs, the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) advises India to proceed cautiously in FTA talks with the US. The court's ruling, invalidating tariffs imposed without Congressional approval, raises concerns about the legality of past US trade measures.
As fans gear up for the IPL final on June 3, Royal Challengers Bengaluru star Virat Kohli and partner Anushka Sharma enchanted audiences as they featured in an advertisement for Dubai Tourism. Pictures of the same have flooded social media, with fans excited to see their favourite couple share the screen again.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the BSF's women personnel for their bravery during Operation Sindoor, highlighting their crucial role in the successful counter-terrorism effort. He emphasized India's growing confidence in women's capabilities across various sectors, from defense to science. During the event, he released a commemorative coin for Ahilyabai Holkar and inaugurated development projects in Madhya Pradesh.
Calcutta High Court has criticized a city college for denying a professor's child care leave and withholding her salary. Justice Jay Sengupta emphasized the importance of CCL during infants' early years. The court directed Calcutta Girls College to approve 189 days of CCL and release the professor's pending salary within six weeks, highlighting that denying the leave violates applicable laws.
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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the e-Admit Cards for the Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination 2025, scheduled for June 8. Registered candidates can download their hall tickets from upsc.gov.in. Carrying a printed admit card to the exam centre is compulsory, and it must be retained until the final ESE results are announced.
The DMK has announced its candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, nominating P Wilson, S R Sivalingam, and poet Salma, while allocating one seat to Kamal Haasan's MNM as part of their alliance. Kamal Haasan is poised to enter the Rajya Sabha, pending formal endorsement from his party.
The IMD has updated its monsoon forecast, predicting 'above normal' rainfall for India, with 106% of the long period average. Most regions, including the monsoon core zone, are expected to receive above-normal rainfall, benefiting agriculture. June is also likely to be wetter than usual, potentially reducing heat wave days, though some southern and northeastern areas may see less rain.
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