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Over 3 lakh students register for Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions as deadline approaches

'Carry Tiranga, Wear Sunscreen, Record Everything': Cockroach Janta Party’s Protest Do’s And Don’ts

Cockroach Janta Party to hold a protest at Jantar Mantar on 6 June, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resignation over NEET and CBSE controversies.

Prime accused in Gandipet government land encroachment case arrested in Tamil Nadu

Cockroach Party has not sought permission for Jantar Mantar protest: Police

Cockroach Party has not sought permission for Jantar Mantar protest: Police

CBSE files police complaint over cyber attacks on post-result portal

The CBSE said that in view of the nature, scale, and coordinated character of these attacks, CBSE has approached the IFSO Unit for a detailed investigation and appropriate legal action against those responsible

Tense exchange over ‘dissent in India’ question at CJI Surya Kant's London lecture event; Cockroach Party flags videos

Video clips re-shared by Saurav Das, chief spokesperson of the online movement Cockroach Janta Party

‘Get onto the streets’: Kejriwal calls for mass protest on exam mess, just ahead of Cockroach Janta Party's plan

His request comes as Cockroach Janta Party too has said it will lead a protest at Jantar Mantar on June 6 seeking education minister's resignation

India takes big moves to attract foreign investments in bonds: How will this impact stock market?

As India sees incessant FII selloff so far this year, the government and RBI announced a slew of measures to ease foreign investments in government securities, with analysts suggesting that these may provide some short-term support for Dalal Street.India scrapped the long-term capital gains tax on investments by foreign institutional investors (FIIs) in government securities through an ordinance issued on Friday. The government has now exempted FIIs from tax on any interest income from government securities, as well as capital gains arising from their sale, exchange or transfer, according to an official gazette. Separately, while announcing the outcome of the MPC meeting, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra also unveiled a series of measures to boost FPI investments, including expanding the Fully Accessible Route (FAR) to cover new issuances of 15-, 30- and 40-year government bonds.Limits on investments by NRIs and OCIs in equity instruments without Sebi registration are being raised, allowing them to invest larger amounts without regulatory registration. The facility is also proposed to be extended to all Persons Resident Outside India (PROIs), bringing them on par with NRIs and OCIs. This came as the RBI kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%What does this mean for Indian stock market?The proposal to increase investment limits for NRIs and OCIs in listed equity instruments without Sebi registration, and to extend the same facility to all individual Persons Resident Outside India (PROIs), is a significant step toward broadening participation in Indian capital markets, which is expected to improve market depth, liquidity and long-term capital inflows, said Arun Poddar, CEO of Choice International.He highlighted that equally important is the removal of capital gains tax on government securities investments for foreign investors. “This move strengthens the attractiveness of India's bond market and could encourage greater foreign participation in government debt. At a time of heightened global volatility, these measures reinforce investor confidence, support capital inflows, and reaffirm India's commitment to building deeper, more globally integrated financial markets, with the policy rate expected to remain low for an extended period,” he said.The government's move to exempt Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) from capital gains tax on any interest earned from government securities is “highly positive” for the capital markets, said Sumit Singhania, Head of Research at Bajaj Broking. “This fiscal cushion arrives at a crucial time, offering a strong shield to domestic markets as the RBI chief warned of volatile forex markets driven by shifting global sentiments,” he added.The policy is distinctly positive for bond markets and well-capitalized Banks and NBFCs, which benefit from targeted hedging subsidies and systemic stability, according to Archit Doshi, Senior Vice President at PL (Prabhudas Lilladher) AMC. “Conversely, one should be underweight rate-sensitive sectors, which remain highly vulnerable to margin compression, higher inflation expectations, and the threat of the RBI reaching its tightening tipping point,” he said.Rajeev Radhakrishnan, CFA, CIO of Fixed Income at SBI Mutual Fund, also said that the announcements aimed at enabling more dollar inflows are more significant in the near term, even though the overall policy stance has been broadly in line with expectations. “The concessional swap facility should help stabilise short end market rates and the foreign exchange market in the near term,” he said.For equities and debt markets, the measures to attract FII inflows are supportive of liquidity and inflows, while for the rupee, they signal a clear intent to anchor expectations and reduce volatility amid global oil shocks and sustained foreign selling pressure, said Ajit Mishra, Senior VP of Research at Religare Broking.Sachin Bajaj, Chief Investment Officer at Axis Max Life Insurance, also said that the initiatives are expected to support capital inflows, deepen domestic bond markets, and provide support to the Indian rupee over the short to medium term.RBI’s hawkish tone and the Indian stock marketWhile the measures taken to attract FII inflows in the debt market will likely provide short-term support for Dalal Street, analysts advised caution over the RBI’s hawkish policy stance. While the RBI maintained its policy repo rate as per expectations, the tone was much more cautious than in previous meetings.Sachin Bajaj highlighted that the policy emphasised preserving macroeconomic stability amid the prevailing global macroeconomic environment. “We believe there are significant risks to inflation in the coming months due to the pass-through of higher commodity prices to consumers and elevated food prices resulting from a below-normal monsoon. Going forward, there is a risk of an upward revision in inflation projections, and given the evolving global backdrop, we believe the RBI is likely to maintain a prudent, data-dependent approach. Future policy actions will be contingent on evolving growth-inflation dynamics and global developments,” he added.Also read: Explained: Sebi's Rs 15.15 lakh crore revenue inflation allegations against Rajesh ExportsWhile hawkish rhetoric without an accompanying rate hike provides a temporary respite for equity markets, it does not constitute an unequivocal endorsement of investment, particularly in highly rate-sensitive sectors such as real estate, automotive, and consumer discretionary goods, said Vipul Bhowar, Senior Director, Head of Equities at Waterfield Advisors.“Should inflation necessitate a rate increase later this year, these sectors are likely to experience pressure on both margins and demand. For investors, the current strategy emphasises capital preservation by focusing on high-quality equities with strong pricing power. This cautious approach is designed to navigate the prevailing geopolitical uncertainties until conditions stabilise,” the analyst added.(Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times)

Delhi HC refuses urgent hearing on plea against Cockroach Janta Party protest

The petitioner, in his plea, sought deployment of "immediate preventive, regulatory, and crowd-control measures" at the IGI Airport, metro stations, and highway entry points

Cockroach Janta Party protest LIVE: CJP big Delhi stir tomorrow; high turnout anticipated, appeal for peace made

Cockroach Janta Party protest LIVE: Satirical outfit 'Cockroach Janta Party's' (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke is flying to India from the US to lead a proposed protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Saturday, permission of which has not been sought.

'Leaving Fate In Hands Of Constitution': Cockroach Janta Party Founder Heads To India For Protest

Dipke said he would head directly to the Parliament Street Police Station after landing to seek official permission for the proposed demonstration at Jantar Mantar.

'Leaving my fate in the hands of Constitution': CJP founder heads to India

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke is en route to India for a protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Dipke cites alleged irregularities in national examinations like NEET and CUET, impacting millions of students. He plans a peaceful, lawful demonstration after arriving on June 6.

RBI MPC highlights: Top decisions by Guv

Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday announced the Monetary Policy Committee's (MPC) decision, with repo rate remaining unchanged at 5.25%. The status quo reflects the RBI's cautious approach amid uncertainties arising from the ongoing West Asia conflict, which has heightened concerns over inflation and economic growth. At its previous policy review in April, the RBI had kept rates unchanged, choosing to closely monitor the evolving geopolitical situation and its potential impact on energy prices, inflation and economic activity.All six members of the rate panel, which includes three central bank officials and three external appointees, voted to hold rates. The MPC decided to continue with its "neutral" stance."The central bank's rate panel noted that the global environment has deteriorated," RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said. Also Read- RBI MPC 2026 LiveKey Policy Rates Unchanged Repo rate: 5.25% Standing Deposit Facility (SDF): 5.00% Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) & Bank Rate: 5.50% Stance: NeutralInflation updateThe governor said that the CPI inflation remains below the target despite the global shock, as the pass-through to domestic prices has been limited, while the baseline projections point towards headline inflation firming up towards the upper tolerance level in Q3 this year.

Billionaire Ray Dalio tells Americans the problem with AI companies in the US vs China

Billionaire investor Ray Dalio warns US AI firms risk falling behind China due to their profit-driven approach. He contrasts this with China's view of AI as a public utility, aiming for widespread worker access to boost productivity. This mirrors China's successful strategy in the EV sector, prioritizing enablement over immediate profit.

US House Approves Billions In Aid To Ukraine, Impose Sanctions On Russia

The 226-195 vote is a sign of impatience with President Donald Trump's approach to the war

'Don't come to airport': CJP founder's new appeal to supporters - what prompted U-turn?

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has urged supporters not to gather at Delhi Airport on 6 June, citing public and security concerns. Instead, he will seek permission at Parliament Street Police Station for a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar demanding Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over examination controversies. The party also appointed Saurav Das, Vijeta Dahiya and Ashutosh Ranka as spokespersons.

Will protest at Jantar Mantar even if permission denied, says cockroach party

Will protest at Jantar Mantar even if permission denied, says cockroach party

White Paper reflects UDF government’s neo-liberal approach, alleges Rajeeve

Former Industries Minister says document deals with KSRTC, KSEB, and KWA based on its profit and loss figures, instead of viewing them as essential services.

Michael Dell calls it 'excellent parenting advice' as Uber CEO says, 'We give kids too much'

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has cautioned against 'helicopter parenting,' arguing that over-protecting children hinders their long-term development. He believes facing and overcoming life's challenges is crucial for building character and finding satisfaction. While difficult for loving parents, this approach prepares kids for the real world, a sentiment echoed by Michael Dell.

Revenue department evicts encroachment on government land in Munnar

Nearly 20 families had encroached upon government Puramboke land in M.G. Colony and erected temporary shedsIDUKKI