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A senior police officer told The Hindu that the suspects were in regular contact with the individual through social media channels.
From cannabis farms in Thailand to a proposed nightclub in Kokapet, investigators allege a vast network used hundreds of carriers, hawala channels and luxury lifestyles to fuel one of the countryโs largest hydroponic cannabis smuggling operations
Dhaka has โ repeatedly said anyone identified as a Bangladeshi national should be returned through โ formal legal and diplomatic channels rather than being driven across the border
Tehran: Iran's Revolutionary Guards denied responsibility on Wednesday for an attack on Kuwait's international airport that officials said left an Indian national dead and 63 people wounded."Our investigation and review into the Kuwait passenger terminal attack shows that the IRGC Air Force did not fire any shots at this target," said Guards spokesman Hossein Mohebi, according to the IRGC's official Telegram channel.He said that "the destruction of the Kuwait airport passenger terminal was caused by an error in the American Patriot systems, which landed on the terminal after failing to intercept Iranian missiles".The Guards earlier said they had targeted a different location, "the Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait, which hosts helicopters" for the US.The attack on Kuwait's airport on Wednesday temporarily halted operations, but air traffic resumed later in the day with all Kuwait Airways flights operating again.The Gulf nation's ministry of defence said 30 ballistic missiles and drones were launched as part of the "heinous Iranian aggression", which caused "significant material damage to the building".The Indian foreign ministry confirmed one of its citizens was killed at the airport and condemned the strike."We again call on all parties to cease such attacks" on civilian targets, it said in a statement.An airport source told AFP the deceased was a traveller.Kuwaiti health ministry spokesman Abdullah al-Sanad said 63 people were treated for injuries "including head wounds, cerebral hemorrhages, amputations and injuries resulting from explosions".Kuwait's international airport was targeted several times during the war, and had only fully resumed operations on June 1.
New racketeers are reportedly selling 'NEET re-exam question papers' and 'guaranteed scores' online for hefty sums, ranging from Rs 60,000 to Rs 20 lakh. An activist has lodged a complaint with cybercrime police to investigate these social media channels, which claim to have leaked exam material and influential backing. Authorities are urged to probe these fraudulent claims.
New Delhi, Leading broadcaster Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) on Tuesday announced the launch of its sports broadcasting portfolio under the 'Unite8 Sports' brand after receiving the necessary approvals from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.The development comes a day after the company announced an eight-year partnership with the world soccer body, FIFA, to broadcast all matches, including World Cup 2026, in the Indian market.Four channels -- Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD, Unite8 Sports 2 and Unite8 Sports 2 HD -- have gone live across more than 500 cable and distribution platforms nationwide, said a company statement.These sports networks will offer coverage of a wide range of sporting events, including football, cricket, kabaddi, badminton, wrestling, boxing and combat sports.Commenting on the development, Bavesh Janavlekar, Chief Business Officer, Unite8 Sports, said: "Our focus is on ensuring seamless access for viewers, supported by strong partnerships across the distribution ecosystem. We are geared up to present the upcoming FIFA events across our channels, and we remain well-positioned to deliver a compelling viewing experience to fans across the Nation."
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka showcased a dominant performance, defeating former champion Naomi Osaka 7-5, 6-3 to reach the French Open quarter-finals. Sabalenka's powerful serving and precision were key, and she delighted the crowd with a memorable Michael Jackson moonwalk celebration after her victory.
India has dispatched vital medical supplies, including diagnostics and therapeutics, to aid the Democratic Republic of Congo's fight against the escalating Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak. The Africa CDC expressed deep gratitude for this crucial assistance, which was channeled through its regional hub in Uganda and is now being deployed to affected areas.
Andhra Pradesh pays a second instalment of โน17.58 crore to Guntur Channel project farmers, taking the total compensation to โน28.12 crore
Shares of Zee Entertainment Enterprises jumped 7% on Monday, extending gains for the fifth consecutive session, with its market cap swelling by over Rs 1,662 crore during the gaining streak.The stock has surged 20% in the last five sessions to hit a nearly six-month high of Rs 99.44 apiece on Monday morning. The companyโs market capitalisation increased to Rs 9,551 crore.What's driving the rally in Zee's share price?The recent surge comes amid buzz over the company nearing a deal to bag India media rights for 2026 FIFA World Cup after Reliance Industriesโ JioStar exited the race. In an exchange filing released last week, Zee confirmed it is in talks with Fรฉdรฉration Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to broadcast and stream the World Cup in India as part of its efforts to โbuild a competitive sports content offering.โThe 2026 FIFA World Cup will run from June 11 to July 19 in the United States, Canada and Mexico. People familiar with the matter told The Economic Times that JioStar had made a final offer of about $15 million before backing out, citing the narrow window between the signing of the agreement and the start of the tournament, leaving limited time for monetisation.Notably, Zee had exited sports broadcasting in 2016 after selling Ten Sports to Sony Pictures Networks India for $385 million. Zee re-entered sports in 2021 by acquiring the long-term global media rights for the International League T20 (ILT20) in a deal estimated at $100-150 million, signalling its intent to rebuild a sports portfolio.The broadcaster is now sharpening its focus on sports with plans to launch four channels: Unite8 Sports 1 and Unite8 Sports 1 HD in Hindi, and Unite8 Sports 2 and Unite8 Sports 2 HD in English.Zee share priceZee shares have surged over 20% in one week and 11% in one month. The stock has gained around 10% in 2026 so far. In the longer term, however, the stock declined nearly 24% in one year, over 48% in three years and 53% in five years.The stock currently has a P/E ratio of more than 32x.Zee earnings snapshotEarlier in May, Zee Entertainment Enterprises reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 104 crore for the January-March quarter of FY26, as against a net profit of Rs 188 crore in the year-ago period. The media & entertainment company's operating revenue declined 7% to Rs 2,025 crore in Q4 FY26, compared to Rs 2,184 crore posted by the company in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year.The Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortisation (EBITDA) loss stood at Rs 269 crore versus Rs 285 crore in Q4 FY25 and Rs 240 crore in Q3 FY26. The adjusted EBITDA declined 51% YoY and 42% QoQ.(Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views, and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times)
In the past three weeks, 33-year-old Twisha Sharmaโs death over alleged dowry harassment has seen alleged procedural lapses and institutional bias by Bhopal Police. As her mother-in-law, a retired judge, slandered her daughter-in-law, a former model on TV channels, Twishaโs parents and sibling stood up against the influential in-laws. An exhausting timeline of the case and the debate it has sparked about walking out of a bad marriage
India's primary market is set for an active week in the mainboard segment, with two public issues scheduled to open for subscription even as investor sentiment remains selective amid volatile equity markets and heightened global uncertainty. The spotlight will be on the IPOs of CMR Green Technologies and Hexagon Nutrition, which together aim to raise nearly Rs 770 crore.The offerings come at a time when the IPO market has seen a lull for a few weeks in a tepid 2026. While several companies have secured regulatory approvals in recent weeks, many have put off their IPO plans due to market volatility.The first issue to hit the market next week will be CMR Green Technologies. The company's IPO will open on June 3 and close on June 5. The issue is priced in the range of Rs 182-192 per share and aims to raise Rs 630.9 crore. Equirus Capital is managing the offering.CMR Green Technologies operates in the metal recycling and circular economy segment, manufacturing recycled aluminium and zinc products for automotive and industrial applications. The company counts several leading automotive manufacturers among its customers and is positioned to benefit from increasing adoption of recycled metals and sustainability-focused manufacturing practices.The company is expected to attract investor interest given the growing focus on resource efficiency, electric vehicles and environmental regulations that are encouraging the use of recycled materials.The second mainboard issue scheduled for next week is Hexagon Nutrition.The IPO will open on June 5 and close on June 9. The company has fixed a price band of Rs 42-45 per share and plans to raise Rs 138.9 crore through an offer for sale of 3.09 crore shares. Since the issue is entirely an OFS, the company will not receive any proceeds from the public offering.Hexagon Nutrition is a research-driven nutrition company engaged in manufacturing micronutrient premixes, wellness and clinical nutrition products, therapeutic formulations and ready-to-use nutritional foods.Founded in 1993, the company operates manufacturing facilities in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Uzbekistan and exports products to more than 75 countries. Its products are sold through both business-to-consumer and business-to-business channels and include brands such as Pentasure, Obesigo, Pediagold and Nutrone.The company has reported steady financial growth in recent years. Profit after tax rose to Rs 24.4 crore in FY25 from Rs 12.2 crore in FY24 and Rs 5.8 crore in FY23, while total income increased to Rs 331 crore.At the upper end of the price band, Hexagon Nutrition is valued at around 15 times post-issue earnings.Market participants will closely watch subscription trends in both issues as they could provide a signal on investor appetite for new listings after months of fluctuating market sentiment.The broader market environment remains mixed. Indian equities have faced pressure this year from elevated crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions in West Asia and foreign institutional investor outflows. However, strong domestic liquidity and continued retail participation have helped support primary market activity.SME segmentApart from the mainboard issues, the SME segment is also expected to remain active next week.Genxai Analytics plans to raise about Rs 55 crore through its NSE SME IPO, which opens on June 5 and closes on June 9. The issue is priced at Rs 110-116 per share. Vahh Chemicals will launch a fixed-price SME issue worth Rs 13.5 crore between June 4 and June 8 on the BSE SME platform.Merritronix will also tap the SME market with a Rs 70 crore issue opening on June 1 and closing on June 3.While SME offerings continue to attract investor interest, listing performance has remained mixed in recent months, making subscription quality and valuation discipline increasingly important factors for investors.(Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of Economic Times)
India's Social Stock Exchange (SSE) is set to receive a fresh boost after the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) permitted companies to route a part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) expenditure through the platform. The change is expected to widen funding avenues for non-profit organisations and strengthen transparency and accountability in the social impact ecosystem.The MCA has amended Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013, to recognise investments in certain Social Stock Exchange instruments as an eligible CSR activity. As per a Gazette Notification issued on May 27, 2026, "subscription to zero coupon zero principal instruments on Social Stock Exchange" has now been added to the list of approved CSR activities.The amendment allows companies to allocate up to 10% of their total annual CSR budget towards not-for-profit organisations (NPOs) registered on the Social Stock Exchange through Zero Coupon Zero Principal (ZCZP) instruments.The Social Stock Exchange serves as a dedicated platform that connects social enterprises and NPOs with donors, investors and other funding sources. Unlike conventional stock exchanges, where investments are made with the expectation of financial returns, the SSE is designed to facilitate measurable social impact.According to the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the latest policy change could help scale up social financing in India by providing corporates with a regulated and disclosure-based channel to support impact-focused organisations. The exchange said the framework is expected to enhance transparency, credibility and the overall reach of funding within the social sector.The idea of a Social Stock Exchange was first outlined by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during the 2019 Budget, with the aim of bringing capital markets closer to the masses while advancing inclusive growth and financial inclusion.With the amendment now in place, companies can incorporate SSE-based contributions into their CSR programmes through a structured and regulated mechanism. NSE said the move is likely to improve funding access for verified NPOs, strengthen governance and disclosure standards, encourage outcome-oriented philanthropy and foster greater trust and accountability across the social impact landscape.Sriram Krishnan, Chief Business Development Officer at NSE, described the amendment as a significant development for India's social sector. He said the provision would enable corporates to channel CSR funds through a transparent, regulated and impact-driven platform, helping improve trust, accountability and access to capital for social enterprises.The MCA notification has come into effect immediately upon its publication in the Official Gazette.(Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times)
The markets traded in a volatile and largely range-bound manner through the week before ending with a modest loss. Nifty oscillated in a 605-point range, registering a high of 24,089.80 and a low of 23,484.75 before settling near the lower end of the weekly range.The sharp decline witnessed on Friday was largely driven by MSCI rebalancing-related flows, resulting in accelerated profit-taking and a weak close for the week. India VIX rose by 9.60% to 16.19, reflecting a pickup in volatility expectations and some increase in market nervousness following the late-week selloff. Nifty ended the week with a loss of 171.55 points (-0.72%).The broader technical structure remains in a consolidation phase. However, the sharp selloff towards the end of the week has once again dragged the immediate resistance levels lower, with the 23,800 zone emerging as the first significant hurdle that the index must overcome. As long as Nifty remains below this level, the ongoing consolidation is likely to continue.On the downside, the index continues to hold above the lower boundary with the support zone placed in the 23,300-23,400 area. A decisive move beyond either end of thisrange could set the tone for the next directional move.The markets are likely to begin the coming week on a cautious note after Friday's sharp decline. Immediate resistance levels are placed at 23,800 and 24,000, while supports come in at 23,350 and 23,100.A sustained move above 23,800 would improve the near-term technical outlook and may trigger fresh buying interest. Conversely, any violation of the 23,300 area could invite renewed weakness and increase downside pressure.The weekly RSI stands at 40.84 and remains below the neutral 50 mark, indicating subdued momentum and showing no divergence against price. The weekly MACD remainsbelow its signal line and continues to stay in negative territory, reflecting a lack of strong upward momentum.A study of the overall pattern shows that Nifty continues to trade within a consolidation beneath a key supply area. The index remains below its 50-week and 100-week moving averages, placed near 24,936 and 24,535, respectively, indicating that the intermediate trend has yet to regain full strength. At the same time, the index remains comfortably above its rising 200-week moving average near 22,057, keeping the long-term structure intact. The ongoing compression between channel support and overhead resistance suggests that the market may be approaching a decisive phase where a directional breakout could emerge over the coming weeks.Given the current technical setup, traders should continue to maintain a balanced and selective approach. The rise in India VIX alongside the failure to sustain higher levels warrants caution, especially near overhead resistance. Fresh buying should remain stock-specific and focused on pockets displaying relative strength. Traders would be better served by protecting gains, maintaining disciplined risk management, and avoiding aggressive directional bets until the index confirms strength by moving above 23,800. The coming week is likely to reward selectivity and prudent positioning rather than broad-based aggressive exposure.In our look at Relative Rotation Graphsยฎ, we compared various sectors against the CNX500 (NIFTY 500 Index), representing over 95% of the free-float market cap of allthe listed stocks.The Relative Rotation Graph (RRG) shows that the Nifty Midcap 100, Energy, Media, Pharma, and Metal Indices are inside the leading quadrant. While the Pharma and Energy groups are showing a slowdown in their relative momentum, overall, these groups are likely to relatively outperform the broader markets.The Nifty Infrastructure and the PSE Indices are inside the weakening quadrant. Collectively speaking, these groups may see a slowdown in their relative performanceagainst the broader markets.The PSU Bank Index has rolled inside the lagging quadrant. The Nifty Bank, Services Sector, Financial Services, and Auto Indices also continue to languish inside the lagging quadrant. These groups are set to relatively underperform the broader markets. The Nifty IT Index is also in the lagging quadrant; however, it is showing a sharp improvement in relative momentum against the broader Nifty 500 Index.The FMCG and the Realty Index are inside the improving quadrant; they may continue to improve their relative performance against the benchmark.Important Note: RRGTM chartsshow the relative strength and momentum of a group ofstocks. In the above Chart, they show relative performance against the NIFTY500 Index (Broader Markets) and should not be used directly as buy or sell signals.
The Middle East conflict is impacting Asia Pacific's commercial real estate through rising energy costs and inflation. This is affecting logistics, retail, and office sectors, while investment markets face growing uncertainty due to potential interest rate shifts. Broader macroeconomic channels are expected to shape the region's property outlook.
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New Delhi: Reliance Industries Limited Chairman Mukesh D Ambani is evaluating pathways to broader stakeholder participation in Jio Platforms as the timeline set by him for the company's initial public offerings (IPO) nears.During the Annual General Meeting of RIL in August 2025, Ambani set the timeline of the first half of 2026 for listing Jio.Ambani, in RIL's annual report published on Thursday, said the company is taking deliberate steps to strengthen Jio's institutional framework, enhance transparency and prepare it for opportunities ahead as the digital services evolve into a global technology leader.Read More: Delhi HC upholds TRAIโs 12-minute ad cap for TV channels"We will continue to evaluate strategic pathways that can broaden stakeholder participation and support Jio's long-term growth, always guided by the principle of sustainable value creation," Ambani said.RIL holds 66.43 per cent of the paid-up equity share capital of Jio Platforms Limited (JPL). Meta and Google hold 17.71 per cent of the balance, 33.57 per cent in JPL.Analysts estimate that the Jio IPO can be the biggest public offer to date at a valuation in the range of USD 130 billion to USD 180 billion.For the year ended March 2026, Jio Platforms posted a 15 per cent increase in profit after tax to Rs 30,053 crore compared to Rs 26,120 crore recorded a year ago.Read More: Parliamentary panel reviews Airtel Priority Plan over net neutralityThe annual revenue from operations of the company increased 14.5 per cent to Rs 1,46,885 crore during FY26 from Rs 1,28,218 crore in FY25.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday said that India's financial sector remained resilient in 2025-26, supported by healthy bank and non-bank balance sheets, improved asset quality and strong capital buffers. The central bank affirmed confidence in India's banking sector, indicating that it remains healthy, with gross bad loans at multi-decadal lows and stress tests showing banks can withstand severe shocks without breaching capital norms."Stress test results reaffirmed the resilience of banks, indicating their ability to withstand losses under adverse scenarios while maintaining capital buffers well above the regulatory minimum," the central bank said in its Annual Report. RBI further highlighted that the financial sector remained resilient on the back of healthy bank and non-bank balance sheets, improved asset quality and capital buffers, enabling double-digit credit growth.Also read: India steers boat through a risky channel between war clouds and El NinoRBI noted that bank credit growth gained momentum across sectors and outpaced deposit growth during the year, leading to a rise in the credit-deposit ratio. The transmission of policy repo rate changes to banksโ deposit and lending rates also remained robust amid conducive liquidity conditions.Bank credit to the commercial sector grew 15.9% year-on-year in 2025-26, up from 10.9% a year ago, while credit from non-bank sources expanded 13.3%, underscoring the continued strength of financial intermediation in the economy, the report said.RBI noted that profitability of scheduled commercial banks remained robust alongside improvement in asset quality. The gross non-performing assets (GNPA) ratio declined to a multi-decadal low, while the capital to risk-weighted assets ratio (CRAR) remained comfortably above regulatory requirements.The report added that asset quality and capital adequacy of non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) remained strong during the year. Urban co-operative banks also witnessed improved credit and deposit growth along with robust capital buffers and higher profitability.The central bank further said the share of external benchmark-based lending rate (EBLR)-linked loans increased during the year, aiding faster monetary policy transmission, while the proportion of marginal cost of funds-based lending rate (MCLR)-linked loans continued to decline.RBI on Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)The RBI indicated that it expanded its experimentation with Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) during 2025-26 by launching multiple pilots linked to direct benefit transfer (DBT) schemes of the Centre and state governments.In its Annual Report, the central bank said programmable CBDC was used to deliver food subsidies under the public distribution system (PDS) in Gujarat, Puducherry and Chandigarh. Beneficiaries were credited subsidies through CBDC wallets that could be redeemed only for eligible commodities at fair price shops and designated merchants.The RBI said the pilots leveraged the programmability feature of CBDCs, allowing targeted use of funds and improving efficiency in subsidy delivery.The central bank also advanced efforts in tokenisation of financial assets through the development of the Unified Markets Interface (UMI), a multi-layer platform aimed at improving settlement efficiency using wholesale CBDC.โA pilot on tokenisation of certificates of deposit (CDs) was initiated on UMI,โ the report said.On cross-border payments, RBI said it signed a memorandum of understanding with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for collaboration on digital assets and held bilateral discussions with MAS and the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) to operationalise a cross-border CBDC pilot.The RBI also joined multilateral initiatives led by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Innovation Hub, including Project Rialto and Phase 2 of Project Mandala, focused on improving cross-border payments using CBDCs.The report comes as central banks globally continue to explore digital currency infrastructure to improve payment efficiency, lower transaction costs and strengthen cross-border settlement systems.The research by the U.S.-based Atlantic Council think tank revealed that 146 countries & currency unions, representing over 98% of global GDP, are exploring a CBDC. There is a new high of 77 countries in the advanced phase of exploration, which includes development, pilot, or launch.
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Following the video's release on various news channels, the Agarwal family has issued a clarification, stating that the video has been taken out of context.