The newly formed Modi government 3.0 will convene its first cabinet meeting on Monday at 5 PM. The allocation of ministerial portfolios is expected to be announced beforehand, with a focus on the 'Developed India Mission' and PM Modi's guarantees.
The Nifty 50 index soared to an unprecedented high, driven by robust gains across various sectors. Leading the charge were stocks in the IT, financial, and consumer goods sectors, which showed significant upward momentum.
Pakistan's seventh defeat to India in ICC T20 World Cup history left Indian fans jubilant and Pakistani supporters heartbroken, especially a fan who sold his tractor for a $3,000 match ticket. Bumrah's three-wicket haul and Rishabh Pant's counter-attacking knock secured India's narrow victory.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new 72-member council of ministers features a diverse mix of professionals. Among the 30 cabinet ministers, six are lawyers, three hold MBA degrees, and ten are postgraduates. Prime Minister Modi and Rajnath Singh are notable for their master's degrees.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed a new facility to allow automatic replenishment of UPI Lite wallets to promote small-value digital payments. Currently, UPI Lite has a daily limit of Rs 2,000 and a per-transaction limit of Rs 500.
Nitish Kumar's endorsement of PM Modi signals a strong political alignment and a strategic move to consolidate support within the NDA. This endorsement is expected to strengthen the ruling coalition's position as they prepare for upcoming political challenges.
Chirag Paswan underscored the significance of the victory achieved under Modi's leadership, stating that the NDA's resounding success in the recent elections was a testament to Modi's ability to unite the alliance and lead it effectively.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted light rain for Delhi on June 7, accompanied by dust storms or thunderstorms and strong surface winds of 25 to 35 kmph. The maximum temperature is expected to be around 43 degrees Celsius, and the minimum is 29 degrees Celsius.
The incident occurred in the Koakmeta area, where the security forces had set up a camp. During their operation, the Naxals launched an assault on their camp. In response, the jawans displayed courage and engaged in an exchange of fire with the attackers.
The NSE Nifty index climbed 99.4 points to 22,920.80, continuing its upward trajectory and indicating a robust trading session.
PM Modi praised the notable improvements in India's education sector, reflected in the QS World University Rankings 2025. He commended the hard work of students, faculty, and institutions and emphasized plans to enhance research and innovation further.
Three labourers were apprehended by CISF personnel for attempting to enter the Parliament complex using forged Aadhaar cards. The Delhi Police arrested the individuals—Kasim, Monis, and Soyeb—and charged them under various IPC sections for forgery and cheating.
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das revealed the next set of monetary policies on Friday morning. Earlier, experts anticipated that the RBI will maintain the benchmark interest rate at 6.5%, unchanged since February 2023, due to inflation concerns.
Nisaba Godrej, executive chairperson of Godrej Consumer, has resigned from the board of VIP Industries due to differences over leadership accountability and succession planning. Her resignation, effective June 3, 2024, was disclosed in a stock exchange filing.
Gujarat: Geniben Thakor, acclaimed for breaking Congress's decade-long dry spell in Gujarat's Lok Sabha elections, ran a formidable campaign despite financial constraints. She crowdfunded her efforts, ultimately defeating BJP's Rekha Chaudhari in Banaskantha by 30,406 votes.
The Lok Sabha elections witnessed the participation of several former chief ministers from the BJP and Congress. Notable contenders included Charanjit Singh Channi, Manohar Lal Khattar, Basavaraj Bommai, Bhupesh Baghel, Jagadish Shettar, Akhilesh Yadav, Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Digvijaya Singh.
The decision for regular bail was made by the Rouse Avenue Court, marking a significant development in the legal proceedings against Karti Chidambaram.
Stock market: Leading companies saw gains, with NTPC, SBI, ONGC, Coal India, and Power Grid among the top performers, while Britannia, Hindustan Unilever, Cipla, Hindalco, and Nestle India experienced losses.
Rajasthan Leader of Opposition and Congress leader, Tika Ram Jully, was injured in a road accident on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway when his car collided with a Nilgai. The incident occurred on June 5, and Jully was taken to Dausa District Hospital for treatment.
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia could deploy conventional missiles within striking distance of the U.S. and Europe if Western countries provide Ukraine with long-range weapons. Western leaders and Ukraine have dismissed Russia's warnings.
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