Japan asks India to rescind plan to appeal ICT ruling at WTO

Japan has asked India to withdraw its appeal to the World Trade Organization's (WTO) ruling against New Delhi's tariff on technology goods. The WTO had found in favour of Japan, Taiwan and the European Union in April, stating that India had breached global trading rules. At a DSB meeting on Tuesday, the US supported Japan’s appeal, claiming that India's tariffs negatively affect foreign businesses and limit access to technology for Indian firms and consumers. The EU and Canada urged India to resolve this dispute via the MPIA alternative.

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Congress seeks judicial probe into Manipur violence

A Congress delegation on Tuesday met President Draupadi Murmu and demanded a judicial probe into the large-scale violence and killings in Manipur. They accused the Centre of inaction in restoring normalcy in the strife-torn state. Led by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, the delegation comprised some AICC general secretaries and Manipur Congress leaders, including former chief minister Ibobi Singh.

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Manipur violence: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee seeks Centre’s permission to visit strife-torn state

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Jayson Tatum injury update: Here is what Boston Celtics All-Star forward said after NBA Play off against Miami Heat

Jayson Tatum of Boston Celtics got injured during the crucial Game 7 of NBA Play offs Eastern Conference Finals against Miami Heat.

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Sebi puts in place guidelines for Investor Protection Fund, Investor Services Fund

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued comprehensive guidelines for Investor Protection Fund (IPF) and Investor Services Fund maintained by stock exchanges and depositories. The guidelines cover the constitution and management of the IPF, contribution to IPF by exchanges as well as depositories, and utilization of IPF. In addition, SEBI has issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) indicating the process and timelines for the declaration of default of a trading member, processing of investor claims out of IPF, and review of claims. The new guidelines will be effective from 29 June.

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AMFI should form ethics committee to check individual misconduct: Sebi chief Buch

The mutual fund (MF) industry in India risks disruption by individual misconduct, according to Securities and Exchange Board of India chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch. Speaking at an event, she urged the Association of Mutual Funds in India to create an ethical committee to tackle such problems, ideally on a self-regulatory basis. Buch added that she believed the sector could expand from INR40tn ($535.25bn) to INR100tn, but that the industry also needed to invest in technology and systems.

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Jagran Prakashan Q4 Results: Net profit slides 56% YoY to Rs 23.27 cr

Jagran Prakashan, the publisher of Dainik Jagran, reported a fall in consolidated net profit to INR 23.27 crore in the fourth quarter ended March 2023. This is a 55.86% decrease from the year-ago period. Revenue from operations was INR 459.38 crore, up 8.19% from the year-ago period, while total expenses rose 28.85% to INR 486.92 crore. For the fiscal year ended March 2023, the company's net profit was down 9.26% at INR 196.78 crore, while its revenue from operations rose 14.86% to INR 1,856.17 crore.

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Controversy in Nepal over defence purchases from China

Ahead of the Nepalese Prime Minister's India visit this week a controversy has erupted in Nepal over its army's plans to procure 26 armoured personnel carriers (APCs) from China's North Industries Group Corporation Limited (Norinco), a state-owned company that has been blacklisted by the United States and was allegedly involved in supplying arms to insurgents in the northeast in the past.

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I have given highest priority to sensitivities and facilities of people of Northeast India: PM Narendra Modi

Modi flagged off Assam’s first Vande Bharat Express via video conferencing and said change has been widely felt. He informed that before 2014, the average railways budget for the Northeast was about 2500 crore rupees which has grown to more than 10 thousand crores this year, a four-fold increase.

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FDI equity inflows contract 22% in FY23

India's foreign direct equity investments during fiscal year 2022-23 were $46.03 billion, down 21.67% from the previous year, according to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade. In the January-March quarter, inflows were $9.28 billion, or 41% lower than the corresponding period previously. Total FDI inflows, including additional equity investments, reinvested earnings and other capital, contracted 29.6% to $15.49 billion in the fiscal fourth quarter. Singapore was the leading investor followed by Mauritius and the US.

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Reliance Capital Q4 Results: Net loss narrows to Rs 1,488 crore

The constituent of debt-laden Reliance Group had reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 4,249 crore in Q4FY22. Its total consolidated income decreased to Rs 4,436 crore from Rs 4,770 crore YoY.

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India, Singapore agree to make knowledge, skill development key pillar of strategic partnership

India and Singapore on Monday agreed to create opportunities for lifelong learning, building a future-ready workforce, and making knowledge and skill development a key pillar of strategic partnership, according to the Ministry of Education. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is on a three-day visit to Singapore to strengthen existing ties and to explore the possibility of widening the scope of bilateral engagement in education and skill development.

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Zee Media Q4 Results: Net loss narrows to Rs 46 cr; revenue falls 40% YoY

ZMCL's total expenses slipped 18.91% in Q4 FY23 to Rs 178.33 crore against Rs 219.94 crore a year ago.

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PSG goalkeeper Sergio Rico in ‘serious’ condition in ICU after horse riding collision in Spain

Sergio Rico was benched when PSG won the historic 11th league title with a draw at Strasbourg.

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France in 'close talks' over debt rating

France is in "very close talks" with debt rating agency Standard and Poor's, Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne said Sunday, after a downgrade from rival Fitch reignited government finance concerns in the EU's second-largest economy.

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IPEF members power ahead on supply chain agreement, three new bodies likely

The 14-nation Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity has made significant progress in the negotiations on the proposed supply chain agreement, according to the commerce and industry ministry. The agreement seeks to improve the resilience, productivity, transparency, and security of the supply chains through collaborative activities and individual measures taken by each partner. The IPEF aims to establish three new supply chain bodies to promote and cooperate with sustainable trade and investment including the establishment of labour rights advisory boards. The IPEF member countries will prepare a final text for the proposed supply chain agreement before ratification, acceptance or approval.

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Polls close in Turkey’s presidential runoff

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Right-wing populist Javier Milei gains support in Argentina

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WWE Night of Champions 2023: See predictions, match timings

WWE Night of Champions 2023 starts on Sunday and here are the predictions.

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Jefferson Machado: What happened to the South American soap star who was reported missing in January 2023?

Jefferson Machado emerged to fame for his role in ‘Reis’ and he was reported missing in January this year.

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Scottie Pippen takes a dig at Michael Jordan, calls him ‘Horrible Player’

Former Chicago Bulls star Scottie Pippen criticized Michael Jordan's playing style, referring to him as a "horrible player," while discussing basketball on a podcast.

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"Relax and then do your best": Guardiola's message to Manchester City players ahead of title clashes

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola urges his team to relax and enjoy their final Premier League match against Brentford on May 29. Having secured their third consecutive Premier League title last week, City's focus is now on winning the FA Cup final and the UEFA Champions League. Guardiola emphasized the rarity of their current position and the importance of savoring it. Following their game against Brentford, the Blues will prepare for their upcoming fixtures against United and Inter Milan, with Guardiola anticipating his players' fitness levels before finalizing his plans.

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Decades-old books now as good as freshly-minted

Publishing houses traditionally focus their marketing efforts almost entirely on new books. Once a title has been out for a while, publishers generally have to move on to the next one, no matter how much they believe in the book. There is little to direct attention toward older titles, although in rare cases, new readers may find them through a movie or television adaptation or even popularity on TikTok.

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Influencer dies after live-streaming himself drinking bottles of Chinese spirit

The influencer "Sanqiange" (or "Brother Three Thousand") was found dead mere hours after streaming himself participating in a competition with another influencer that involved drinking Baijiu, a Chinese liquor with a normal alcohol level of 30 per cent to 60 per cent, CNN reported citing Shangyou News.

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What is Stiff Person Syndrome? Know about the rare neurological disorder that forced Celine Dion to cancel her tour

Singer Celine Dion shocks fans as she cancels her world tour after being diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome. But, what is this syndrome?

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Joe Biden, Kevin McCarthy plan to close US debt ceiling deal for 2 years

Negotiators for Democratic President Joe Biden and House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy appeared to be nearing a deal on Thursday as the two sides reached agreement on key issues, such as spending caps and funding for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the military. However, items including work requirements for recipients of federal aid were still holding up the deal, the official said.

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Rice fortification pilots in India show drop in anaemia

Four large-scale pilots in different parts of the country were done - three in the school lunch and one in the Integrated Child Development Scheme. These pilots effectively demonstrated that rice fortification could be rolled out through existing social assistance distribution systems and costs could be lowered through economies of scale, according to the UN.

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No trace of boat with 500 migrants, rescue group says after an alarm sparked Mediterranean search

Emergency raised the possibility that the migrants were brought back to Libya, the launching point for many of the smugglers' unseaworthy boats that aim to bring migrants to Italy's shores. The group's statement said that Libyan authorities so far were denying it brought the passengers back to Libya, where many migrants spend months in inhumane conditions in detention camps, often enduring beatings or rape, until they or families back in their homelands can pay smugglers for the sea journey toward Italy.

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ONGC Q4 Results: PAT falls 53% YoY to Rs 5,701 crore

The earnings were also hurt by the rise in exploration cost write-off, which increased 76% year-on-year to Rs 4,469 crore in the fourth quarter.

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Want to delete Snapchat account? A step-by-step guide

Snapchat is great for filters, but if you seem to have bored of it, here is how to delete it.

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Sweet Magnolias season 3 release date: Netflix show drops in July. Check details

Sweet Magnolias season 3 release date on Netflix is nearing and it will be release in July.

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Infrastructure may get new definition to woo investors

The finance ministry has tasked a high-level committee under Bibek Debroy, chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to PM, to undertake a comprehensive assessment of the characteristics or parameters defining infrastructure and its financing framework.

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Germany in recession as inflation, higher rates bite

Inflation, which reached 7.2% in Germany in April, has been fuelled by the increased cost of energy. Consumer prices have come down only slightly from their peak towards the end of 2022. "The persistence of high price increases continued to be a burden on the German economy at the start of the year," Destatis said in a statement.

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Spider-Man 2 PS5 release date: Peter Parker is coming to PlayStation. Key details of video game

Once again, Peter Parker is coming to PlayStation! The first look of the much-anticipated Spider-Man 2 was showcased during the PlayStation Showcase on May 24, 2023. The very next day, developer Insomniac shared details.

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Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes sentenced to 18 years for U.S. Capitol attack

Rhodes' sentencing comes just weeks after former Proud Boys national chairman Enrique Tarrio was convicted of seditious conspiracy alongside other leaders of his far-right group for what prosecutors said was a separate plot to block the transfer of presidential power. The Proud Boys will be sentenced in August and September.

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Revolutionary brain implants enable paralyzed man to regain ability to walk

A groundbreaking achievement has occurred as a paralyzed individual, Gert-Jan Oskam from the Netherlands, has experienced the ability to walk again through the power of his thoughts, thanks to electronic brain implants.

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Tension in Manipur as youth killed, minister's house attacked

A senior police officer, who did not want to be named, told ET, "Some armed youths had raided a few villages in Moirang in Bishnupur district on Wednesday. When some inmates of a relief camp at Moirang came out to see what was happening, a youth, Toijam Chandramani, was hit by a bullet from the back." He said that Chandramani was immediately taken to a private hospital in a serious condition but he died a little later. Tension escalated after the death of the youth.

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US debt ceiling focus on 'discretionary depending' means cuts ahead

The central pillar of any debt-ceiling agreement between President Joe Biden and House Republican Kevin McCarthy is shaping up to be "discretionary spending" - the chunk of the United States' roughly $6 trillion annual federal budget that is set annually by Congress.

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The Wheel of Time Season 2: First look of Rosamund Pike, premiere date, where to watch, and other details

The first look photo of Rosamund Pike has been released from the second season of The Wheel of Time. Here’s what we know about the web series.

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Katy Perry may not return for ‘American Idol’ Season 22 after facing backlash as judge: Report

Several reports have suggested that Katy Perry is likely to quit Amaerican Idol Season 22 after she was allegedly shown in negative light by the producers.

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IPL: Akash scripts LSG's rout, MI get closer to summit clash

Uttarakhand-born uncapped Akash Madhwal wreaked havoc with his maiden IPL fifer as five-time champions Mumbai Indians blew away Lucknow Super Giants in a one-sided Eliminator clash in Chennai. Demolishing the Krunal Pandya side by a mammoth 81 runs, Mumbai registered the third biggest margin of win in the playoffs and booked their flights to Ahmedabad where they will face defending champions Gujarat Titans in the Qualifier 2 on Friday.

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Women bag top 4 ranks in civil services, 3 are from DU

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Vaibhavi Upadhyaya dies in a road accident - Exclusive

Shocking! Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai's Jasmine aka Vaibhavi Upadhyaya is no more. The actress met with a fatal road accident.

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Madeleine McCann: Know about the disappearance of 3-year-old and what happened to her

A detailed account of the missing case of Madeleine McCann, who disappeared as a 3-year-old and was never found.

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Fake AI photo of Pentagon blast briefly spooks markets

A falsified photograph of an explosion near the Pentagon spread widely on social media Monday morning, briefly sending US stocks lower in possibly the first instance of an AI-generated image moving the market. The fake photo, which first appeared on Facebook, showed a large plume of smoke that a Facebook user claimed was near the US military headquarters in Virginia.

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All-round CSK brush aside defending champions GT to enter 10th IPL final

A crucial 44-ball 60 from Ruturaj Gaikwad at the top was followed by a spin show as an all-round Chennai Super Kings brushed aside defending champions Gujarat Titans to march into 10th IPL final, extending their remarkable consistency in the T20 cricket's biggest extravaganza. Securing an easy 15-run win over Hardik Pandya and co. in the Qualifier 1, MS Dhoni and co. became the first team to book their tickets for the Sunday's final in Ahmedabad.

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After TMC and AAP, Congress to boycott the new Parliament building inauguration on May 28

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Respect territorial integrity, sovereignty of all: PM at G7

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Jagan, Naveen crucial for govt to get Delhi services bill past RS

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal has called upon opposition parties to block in Rajya Sabha the bill to replace the ordinance promulgated on Friday to neutralise the Supreme Court verdict that gave the Delhi government control over bureaucracy in the national capital, but the BJP leadership seems hopeful of clearing the numbers test in the Upper House with the support of YSR Congress and BJD.

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With improved highways, vehicle tyres of global standards needed in India: Nitin Gadkari

"Vehicle speed has improved with the improved highways in the country, so now we will have to make tyres of international standard. We will soon make norms as per the requirement of international standard tyres so that there is no accident due to tyre burst," Gadkari told reporters in Bikaner.

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Threshold for TDS levy on net winning from online gaming at Rs 100: CBDT

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified Rule 133 of the I-T Rules defining the manner and procedure for deduction of the TDS. Net winnings of an online gamer would be calculated after subtracting the total deposits and opening balance in the user account from the amount withdrawn.

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PM Modi condoles demise of veteran actor Sarath Babu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed grief over the untimely death of Veteran actor Sarath Babu and extended condolences to the late actor's family

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Vedanta announces first interim dividend of Rs 18 per share for FY24

Mining company Vedanta has declared a 1,850% interim dividend for the financial year 2023-24, totalling Rs 6,877 crore. The dividend would be given as per law, the company said. Vedante reported poor Q4 profits, hit by declining metal prices as revenue from its core aluminium business dropped to 33% from 39% on year.

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Roberto Firmino's emotional farewell as Liverpool fans pay tribute to favourite striker; Watch

Roberto Firmino's last match at Anfield was filled with emotion as he salvaged a draw for Liverpool against Aston Villa with a late equalizer. The result dashed their hopes of a top-four finish, but the focus was on Firmino's farewell.

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Earthquake today: Quake measuring 5.5 magnitude hits offshore Northern California in US

An earthquake occurred 75 miles southwest of Eureka, California in the US

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US and Oz leaders 'inform Modi about requests from prominent citizens'

US President Joe Biden and Australian PM Anthony Albanese have told PM Modi that several prominent citizens are keen to attend events where he will be speaking, according to sources. The three leaders and Japanese PM Fumio Kishida met at the Quad Summit in Hiroshima on Saturday.

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IPL: Gill ton eliminates RCB; Gujarat face CSK in Qualifier 1, LSG meet Mumbai in Eliminator

Shubman Gill's dazzling 52-ball 104 not out trumped Virat Kohli's sumptuous unbeaten 101 as Gujarat Titans edged Royal Challengers Bangalore in a high-scoring thriller by six wickets in the final league game of the IPL season in Bengaluru. With the heartbreaking defeat, RCB's journey in this year's competition came to an end. With Mumbai Indians winning the afternoon game, Faf du Plessis and co. needed an outright win to qualify for the knockouts but Gill smashed his second consecutive century of the season, dashing the hosts' hopes of qualifying for the playoffs.

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External forces interfering with state BJP’s functioning: Biplab Kumar Deb

“I have informed this to the central leadership. We shall run the party under leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. Party and government have to be run in the right direction. I have apprised the leadership of such external interference. BJP is a disciplined party,” he told the media at his official residence in Agartala.

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