RBI cuts repo rate by 50 bps to 5.50%
Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday announced the Monetary Policy Committee's (MPC) decision to cut the repo rate by 50 bps to 5.50%, marking the third consecutive rate reduction this year. The panel has also changed its stance from 'Accommodative' to 'Neutral'. In February and April, RBI reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points each.
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Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday announced the Monetary Policy Committee's (MPC) decision to cut the repo rate by 50 bps to 5.50%, marking the third consecutive rate reduction this year. The panel has also changed its stance from 'Accommodative' to 'Neutral'. In February and April, RBI reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points each.
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PM Modi inaugurates world's highest railway arch bridge in J&K
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Chenab Bridge, which is the highest railway arch bridge in the world, in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. The bridge is situated at a height of 359 metres above the river, making it 35 metres higher than the Eiffel Tower. Built to last 120 years, it was constructed at the cost of βΉ1,486 crore.
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PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Chenab Bridge, which is the highest railway arch bridge in the world, in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. The bridge is situated at a height of 359 metres above the river, making it 35 metres higher than the Eiffel Tower. Built to last 120 years, it was constructed at the cost of βΉ1,486 crore.
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NEET PG 2025 to be held on August 3 in single shift
NEET PG 2025 entrance exam will be held on August 3, after the Supreme Court granted an extension to the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) for the same on Friday. The exam, which was previously scheduled for June 15, had been postponed after the apex court ordered NBEMS to hold the exam in a single shift.
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12:33 pm Friday, 06 June, 2025
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NEET PG 2025 entrance exam will be held on August 3, after the Supreme Court granted an extension to the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) for the same on Friday. The exam, which was previously scheduled for June 15, had been postponed after the apex court ordered NBEMS to hold the exam in a single shift.
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PM Modi remembers Pahalgam ponywallah Adil, says 'Pak attacked tourists to trigger riots'
Visiting J&K for the first time since Pahalgam terror attack, PM Narendra Modi remembered Pahalgam ponywallah Adil Hussain Shah. "Adil had gone there to work hard and earn bread for his family, but he too was shot dead by terrorists," PM said. He added that Pakistan is against tourism in J&K and attacked tourists to trigger riots in India.
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02:55 pm Friday, 06 June, 2025
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Visiting J&K for the first time since Pahalgam terror attack, PM Narendra Modi remembered Pahalgam ponywallah Adil Hussain Shah. "Adil had gone there to work hard and earn bread for his family, but he too was shot dead by terrorists," PM said. He added that Pakistan is against tourism in J&K and attacked tourists to trigger riots in India.
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Active COVID-19 cases cross 5,000-mark
Active COVID-19 cases in India stand at 5,364, according to Health Ministry's data released on June 6. Kerala has reported the highest number of active cases (1,679). This is followed by Gujarat (615), West Bengal (596), Delhi (592), Maharashtra (548), Karnataka (451), Tamil Nadu (221) and Uttar Pradesh (205).
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Active COVID-19 cases in India stand at 5,364, according to Health Ministry's data released on June 6. Kerala has reported the highest number of active cases (1,679). This is followed by Gujarat (615), West Bengal (596), Delhi (592), Maharashtra (548), Karnataka (451), Tamil Nadu (221) and Uttar Pradesh (205).
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Piyush Chawla retires from all forms of cricket
Veteran leg-spinner Piyush Chawla has retired from all forms of cricket at the age of 36. "Cricket will always live within me," he said in his farewell note. Chawla took 43 wickets for India in three Tests, 25 ODIs and seven T20Is. He was a part of India's T20 World Cup 2007 and ODI World Cup 2011-winning teams.
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04:38 pm Friday, 06 June, 2025
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Veteran leg-spinner Piyush Chawla has retired from all forms of cricket at the age of 36. "Cricket will always live within me," he said in his farewell note. Chawla took 43 wickets for India in three Tests, 25 ODIs and seven T20Is. He was a part of India's T20 World Cup 2007 and ODI World Cup 2011-winning teams.
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14 out of 15 members of India's 2011 ODI World Cup-winning squad have retired
With leg-spinner Piyush Chawla's retirement from all forms of cricket, 14 out of 15 members of India's 2011 ODI World Cup-winning squad have retired from ODIs. Chawla made his international debut in 2007 and last featured for India at international stage in 2012. Virat Kohli is the only player from the World Cup-winning squad who's yet to retire from ODIs.
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05:17 pm Friday, 06 June, 2025
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With leg-spinner Piyush Chawla's retirement from all forms of cricket, 14 out of 15 members of India's 2011 ODI World Cup-winning squad have retired from ODIs. Chawla made his international debut in 2007 and last featured for India at international stage in 2012. Virat Kohli is the only player from the World Cup-winning squad who's yet to retire from ODIs.
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Canadian PM calls PM Modi, invites him for G7 Summit amid strained ties
PM Narendra Modi has said he received a call from Canadian PM Mark Carney to invite him for the G7 Summit later this month. "India and Canada will work together with renewed vigour, guided by mutual respect and shared interests," PM Modi said. Earlier, Congress criticised Centre over India not getting invited to the summit amid strained ties with Canada.
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PM Narendra Modi has said he received a call from Canadian PM Mark Carney to invite him for the G7 Summit later this month. "India and Canada will work together with renewed vigour, guided by mutual respect and shared interests," PM Modi said. Earlier, Congress criticised Centre over India not getting invited to the summit amid strained ties with Canada.
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All 4 arrested in Bengaluru stampede case sent to judicial custody till June 19
All four persons arrested in the Bengaluru stampede case have been sent to judicial custody till June 19. RCB marketing head Nikhil Sosale, and DNA Entertainment's Sunil Mathew and Kiran Kumar are among those arrested. As many as 11 people died in the stampede outside Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4 (Wednesday).
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All four persons arrested in the Bengaluru stampede case have been sent to judicial custody till June 19. RCB marketing head Nikhil Sosale, and DNA Entertainment's Sunil Mathew and Kiran Kumar are among those arrested. As many as 11 people died in the stampede outside Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4 (Wednesday).
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'Bangladesh to hold polls in April 2026,' announces interim leader Yunus amid pressure
Amid mounting pressure, Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus has announced that elections in the country will be held in April 2026. Earlier, Bangladesh Nationalist Party supporters held rally calling for polls before December, stating, "Excuses are already being made regarding the national elections." This comes as mass uprising overthrew Sheikh Hasina-led government last year.
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Amid mounting pressure, Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus has announced that elections in the country will be held in April 2026. Earlier, Bangladesh Nationalist Party supporters held rally calling for polls before December, stating, "Excuses are already being made regarding the national elections." This comes as mass uprising overthrew Sheikh Hasina-led government last year.
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Police complaint filed against Virat Kohli over stampede that killed 11
A police complaint has been filed against Virat Kohli over the stampede outside Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru that killed 11 people. The police stated that the complaint will be considered under the already registered case, and it will be examined during the course of the ongoing investigation, Times Now reported. The complaint has been filed by social activist HM Venkatesh.
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A police complaint has been filed against Virat Kohli over the stampede outside Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru that killed 11 people. The police stated that the complaint will be considered under the already registered case, and it will be examined during the course of the ongoing investigation, Times Now reported. The complaint has been filed by social activist HM Venkatesh.
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RBI's new rules for gold loans allow people to avail loan on up to 85% of gold value
RBI released new rules for gold loans worth up to βΉ5 lakh. They dictate that borrowers can now get loans equal to 85% of pledged gold/silver's value. Additionally, value/weight of precious stones/gems part of gold/silver jewellery won't be added to collateral's valuation. Lenders are also allowed to deny loaning money using gold/silver as collateral if their ownership is doubtful.
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09:25 pm Friday, 06 June, 2025
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RBI released new rules for gold loans worth up to βΉ5 lakh. They dictate that borrowers can now get loans equal to 85% of pledged gold/silver's value. Additionally, value/weight of precious stones/gems part of gold/silver jewellery won't be added to collateral's valuation. Lenders are also allowed to deny loaning money using gold/silver as collateral if their ownership is doubtful.
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What does the police complaint against Virat Kohli in stampede case say?
Social activist HM Venkatesh, in his police complaint against Virat Kohli over stampede case, said Kohli encouraged fans to attend event, but he failed to issue any safety warnings. He said Kohli "played a central role in this gambling-like entertainment", provoking a massive crowd. Venkatesh added that most victims were Kohli fans and the event timing suited Kohliβs London plans.
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10:34 pm Friday, 06 June, 2025
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Social activist HM Venkatesh, in his police complaint against Virat Kohli over stampede case, said Kohli encouraged fans to attend event, but he failed to issue any safety warnings. He said Kohli "played a central role in this gambling-like entertainment", provoking a massive crowd. Venkatesh added that most victims were Kohli fans and the event timing suited Kohliβs London plans.
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India's Arjun Erigaisi checkmates Magnus Carlsen in Armageddon
Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi defeated world number one Magnus Carlsen in Armageddon in Round 10 of Norway Chess 2025. Erigaisi and Carlsen drew the Classical game, however, Erigaisi checkmated Carlsen in the Armageddon game. Arjun finished fifth with 13 points, Carlsen won the event with 16 points, while world chess champion Gukesh D secured third place.
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08:42 am Saturday, 07 June, 2025
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Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi defeated world number one Magnus Carlsen in Armageddon in Round 10 of Norway Chess 2025. Erigaisi and Carlsen drew the Classical game, however, Erigaisi checkmated Carlsen in the Armageddon game. Arjun finished fifth with 13 points, Carlsen won the event with 16 points, while world chess champion Gukesh D secured third place.
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Karnataka cricket body's secretary, treasurer resign over Bengaluru stampede
A Shankar and ES Jairam have resigned from their respective posts as secretary and treasurer of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA). They cited moral responsibility behind their decision, adding that their role was very limited. Their resignations come after Bengaluru Police filed an FIR over the stampede incident, in which KSCA was among those named for negligence.
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12:35 pm Saturday, 07 June, 2025
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A Shankar and ES Jairam have resigned from their respective posts as secretary and treasurer of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA). They cited moral responsibility behind their decision, adding that their role was very limited. Their resignations come after Bengaluru Police filed an FIR over the stampede incident, in which KSCA was among those named for negligence.
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4 Indians in worldβs top 10 chess rankings for the first time in history
Four Indians feature in the world's top 10 chess rankings for the first time in history. Aravindh Chithambaram has climbed to ninth place with live rating of 2757.8 after his victory at the 6th Stepan Avagyan Memorial in Jermuk, Armenia. Arjun Erigaisi is ranked fourth, while world chess champion D Gukesh is ranked fifth and R Praggnanandhaa is ranked sixth.
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Four Indians feature in the world's top 10 chess rankings for the first time in history. Aravindh Chithambaram has climbed to ninth place with live rating of 2757.8 after his victory at the 6th Stepan Avagyan Memorial in Jermuk, Armenia. Arjun Erigaisi is ranked fourth, while world chess champion D Gukesh is ranked fifth and R Praggnanandhaa is ranked sixth.
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No FIR filed against Virat Kohli over stampede that killed 11, confirms police
The Bengaluru Police has confirmed that no FIR has been registered against former RCB captain Virat Kohli over the stampede near the Chinnaswamy Stadium that killed 11. The police stated that a complaint against Kohli has been received, however, it won't result in a fresh FIR. Earlier, an FIR was filed against RCB, KSCA and event management firm DNA.
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01:03 pm Saturday, 07 June, 2025
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The Bengaluru Police has confirmed that no FIR has been registered against former RCB captain Virat Kohli over the stampede near the Chinnaswamy Stadium that killed 11. The police stated that a complaint against Kohli has been received, however, it won't result in a fresh FIR. Earlier, an FIR was filed against RCB, KSCA and event management firm DNA.
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Heavy rainfall and heatwave warnings issued for 14 states, list released
The IMD has issued heavy rainfall and heatwave warning for 14 states/UTs. Heavy rainfall is likely over Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Sunday, and over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on Tuesday. Heatwave is likely in Rajasthan over the next three days, and in Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh on Monday and Tuesday.
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02:26 pm Saturday, 07 June, 2025
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The IMD has issued heavy rainfall and heatwave warning for 14 states/UTs. Heavy rainfall is likely over Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Sunday, and over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on Tuesday. Heatwave is likely in Rajasthan over the next three days, and in Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh on Monday and Tuesday.
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No fans show up to welcome Team India at London airport
Team India players led by Shubman Gill arrived in London on Saturday ahead of their five-match series against England. However, no fans showed up to welcome the team at the airport. Sharing a video, senior journalist Vimal Kumar said, "It's surprising...no media or fans were present." It's India's first series following retirement of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma from Tests.
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Team India players led by Shubman Gill arrived in London on Saturday ahead of their five-match series against England. However, no fans showed up to welcome the team at the airport. Sharing a video, senior journalist Vimal Kumar said, "It's surprising...no media or fans were present." It's India's first series following retirement of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma from Tests.
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Sonia Gandhi falls ill in Shimla, taken to hospital for second time in 3 months
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi fell ill in Shimla on Saturday and was taken to Indira Gandhi Medical College. Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu's office said Gandhi was taken to the hospital "for routine health check-up due to some minor health issues". In February, she was admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi with an abdomen-related issue.
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Congress leader Sonia Gandhi fell ill in Shimla on Saturday and was taken to Indira Gandhi Medical College. Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu's office said Gandhi was taken to the hospital "for routine health check-up due to some minor health issues". In February, she was admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi with an abdomen-related issue.
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