Showing posts with label June 2018. Show all posts
Showing posts with label June 2018. Show all posts

Monday, June 4, 2018

New Headlines, General Studies Topics and Current Affairs Topics 4th June 2018


  1. Gold steady amid U.S. rate hike prospects
  2. Global airlines slash profit outlook as fuel costs jump
  3. Interview: Airbus sales chief defiant on A330neo demand as Boeing seals new win
  4. Gold prices steady amid rate hike prospects
  5. Crude oil prices ease on record U.S. output, higher OPEC supplies
  6. Asian shares rise as upbeat U.S. jobs data offsets trade worries
  7. Volumes jump at Thyrocare Technologies Ltd counter
  8. Good monthly sales data boosts Shivam Autotech
  9. Hero MotoCorp gains after declaring good monthly sales
  10. Market turns volatile
  11. Market jumps on positive global cues
  12. Market may open higher
  13. Arvind SmartSpaces allots 30 lakh equity shares
  14. NLC India passes benefit of lower tariff to consumers
  15. Tata Consultancy Services allots 191.42 crore equity shares
  16. Hero MotoCorp in focus after declaring sales volume data
  17. bankruptcy code, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, IBC, bankruptcy
  18. HDFC Bank falls nearly 5% from its intra-day's high
  19. hdfc bank
  20. Deep Industries hits 52-week low; stock tanks 27% in two days
  21. MARKETS LIVE: Indices pare morning gains to edge lower; RBI meet eyed
  22. Photo: Shutterstock.com
  23. Dr Reddy's gains 4% as API Srikakulam plant gets USFDA clearance
  24. reddy, dr reddy's
  25. After EVM row, Cong says BJP has new plan for rigging Madhya Pradesh polls
  26. Senior Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia addresses a press conference as Congress Madhya Pradesh President Kamal Nath looks on, in New Delhi, on Sunday, June 03, 2018
  27. lightning storm, dust storm delhi
  28. The 21st century may finally be here for Hong Kong's traditional banks
  29. hong kong monetary authority
  30. HDFC, FPI
  31. Nipah Virus
  32. China opens EU charm offensive to counter Trump's escalation of trade war
  33. HNIs want to diversify; create an offshore portfolio: Citi's Sameer Kaul
  34. Fund Analysis: Templeton India Growth Fund
  35. Top trading ideas for today: Buy Maruti Udyog, Cholamandalam Finance
  36. Short-term outlook for the market remains positive: Devang Shah
  37. To hike or not: Which way will the Monetary Policy Committee swing?
  38. Letter to BS: Rajinikanth's views on Sterlite hurt sentiments of people
  39. Our goal is clean and sustainable development
  40. NDA will retain power in 2019 polls, may form alliances: BJP general secy
  41. US' exploding budget deficit
  42. Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal breaks Twitter silence
  43. Letter to BS: Has any FM ever been held responsible for defence snafus?
  44. Letter to BS: ICICI Bank to probe allegations against CEO Kochhar
  45. Letter to BS: Row over Pranab Mukherjee attending RSS event
  46. In this era of personalised medicine, are big clinical trials relevant?
  47. Singhvi's 'Better India' dream in line with PM Modi's 'New India': Naidu
  48. Letter to BS: Don't grossly underpaid PSB bankers deserve a better deal?
  49. Letter to BS: Pranab's visit to RSS cadres shows ambivalence for Hindutva?
  50. Letter to BS: Banks' request to defer PCA would delay reform process
  51. Letter to BS: When Narendra Modi gave stern message to Theresa May
  52. Letter to BS: Modi's reply on jails was politically correct, not factually
  53. Letter to BS: What has gone wrong in Modi govt's policy making?
  54. Pranab's gameplan: Former president to address RSS cadres in Nagpur
  55. British jailed Gandhi, Nehru in same prisons: Modi told May on Mallya
  56. Letter to BS: Relations between FinMin and RBI are not too cordial
  57. Letter to BS: PM Modi's popularity is undiminished in the upper crust
  58. Letter to BS: Air India seems to have become the butt of jokes globally
  59. Bhaichung's political party, Teesta water sharing issue, and more
  60. Letter to BS: Proselytisation is real threat to secular fabric of India
  61. Letter to BS: Rabindranath Tagore is revered in both India and Bangladesh
  62. Letter to BS: CEOs saying govt needs to resolve banking mess is objective
  63. Why is Rahul Gandhi delaying formation of Congress Working Committee?
  64. Letter to BS: Consumers initially tried Patanjali products out of curiosity
  65. Letter to BS: Rural wage crisis is a persistent problem in the economy
  66. Karnataka's new chief minister H D Kumaraswamy is a superstitious man
  67. Letter to BS: Why is non-renewable GM mustard being pushed for field trial?
  68. Commodity picks: June 3, 2018
  69. Yogi Adityanath govt wooing minority among minority in Uttar Pradesh
  70. Rising probability of global risk-off biggest threat to markets: Khemani
  71. Baijayant (Jay) Panda: From somebody to nobody in Biju Janata Dal
  72. Street signs: InvITs see buying interest, SGX volumes see uptick, and more
  73. A loser's proposition: Questions about the credibility of EVMs continue
  74. The market bias is expected to be negative this year, say experts
  75. Indian Hotels stock: Well-placed to ride the demand opportunity
  76. B2B marketplace Bizongo seeks to differentiate itself by quality designs
  77. Buy comprehensive motor insurance cover to guard against natural calamities
  78. From e-auctions to women footwear, here are the key court orders
  79. The Walmart effect on economy
  80. Education loans: What is a moratorium period and what makes is so useful?
  81. Public-private partnership: The Swiss Challenge conundrum
  82. Regulators must provide more oversight to improve overall quality of audit
  83. The crude oil conundrum
  84. China, Spain are emerging as hotspots for Indian students at US expense
  85. Alibaba, Tencent, K11 Adrian Cheng Join $300M Investment Round For Xiaohongshu
  86. New round values business at $3 billion
  87. Upstart ByteDance Challenges Tencent With Its Douyin Music App
  88. China's gaming and social media giant Tencent has a new rival, which is putting pressure on the company's super app WeChat with its own popular music app Douyin, or Tik Tok.
  89. How The Growth Of New Cities Is Becoming A Global Economic Driver
  90. Over 100 new cities are popping up all around Asia and Africa, amounting to trillions--yes, trillions--of dollars of investment. But what exactly is a new city?
  91. Seven From China Make New Forbes List Of World's Most Innovative Companies
  92. Tencent ranked No. 25, best among Chinese companies
  93. Electric Car Sales Are Surging In China
  94. China leads the world in electric vehicle sales by a massive distance.
  95. Meet The Crypto Billionaires Getting Rich From Ripple's XRP
  96. It's not just Bitcoin, and it's not just the Winklevoss twins. More crypto assets are ushering new entrants into the ranks of billionaires.
  97. Xiaomi Eyeing Tech World's Biggest Ever IPO In 2018
  98. Once ranked the most valuable private company in 2014, Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is raising eyebrows again to set another record-- this time in the public markets, and the tech world is holding its breath in anticipation.
  99. 5 Reasons Why China's Belt & Road Initiative Will Succeed
  100. Shrouded in vagueness, China's Belt and Road Initiative is often regarded with skepticism by the international community. This is a big, big mistake.
  101. Inside CES 2018
  102. Tencent's Entertainment Empire: The Envy Of Western Tech Giants
  103. While Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Netflix and Disney battle for people's screen time, China's Tencent has quietly built an entertainment empire with an unprecedented online reach.
  104. How Public-Private Partnerships Offer Hope Amid Brutality
  105. Each year, millions of people face increasingly complex challenges, from asymmetric conflicts, to the violent effects of climate change -- how technology and smart public-private sector partnerships can bring relief to many of those in need.
  106. Bitcoin Is A Mirage, But Blockchain Is Real

New Headlines, General Studies Topics and Current Affairs Topics 4th June 2018


  1. The rise in Bitcoin’s value reflects speculation about its future value: This digital currency will have long-term value as long as it is accepted as a medium of exchange and a store of value.
  2. Samsung Thinks The Key To Its Future Could Be In Autos
  3. Samsung Electronics is making a killing with its semiconductor business. But the heyday of chips will end soon. Autos might be what's next for the tech giant.
  4. The OnePlus 5T: The Best Value Smartphone In The Industry?
  5. The OnePlus 5T is only a bit inferior to the iPhone X and Samsung Galaxy Note 8 but costs almost half as much
  6. Share Confidential News Tips And Documents Here
  7. The Wealthiest People In The World
  8. On the 30th anniversary of Forbes' guide to the world's richest, we found a record 2,043 billionaires - 233 more than a year ago.  In total, they are worth $7.7  trillion.
  9. China's 400 Richest: A New Number One
  10. Hui Ka Yan's $42.5 billion net worth takes him to a level no Chinese has scaled before. His real estate company, China Evergrande Group, saw an amazing 469% increase in its share price in the past year, adding a whopping $32 billion to Hui's total, twice that of any other gainer on the list.
  11. India's Richest: Economic Experiments Barely Affect Billionaires
  12. The fortunes of India’s 100 richest soared to a combined $479 billion -- despite economic hiccups.
  13. 30 Under 30 Asia: 300 Game Changers Writing Their Own Rules
  14. Diversity and empowerment -- these are the two words that come to mind when trying to summarize this year’s 30 Under 30 Asia list.
  15. Asia's Richest Families: The Billion-Dollar Clans Ruling The Region
  16. Collectively, the 50 families on the list are worth a record $699 billion, up by nearly $200 billion from last year.
  17. 200 Public Companies In Asia That Are Reliable Growth Engines
  18. Japan and a regional consumer economy are on the rise in our annual Best Under A Billion list which highlights 200 Asia-Pacific public companies with less than $1 billion in revenue and consistent top- and bottom-line growth.
  19. The World's Largest Public Companies
  20. Huge public companies still prospered this year despite market uncertainty and slowing global economies. Meet the 2017 Forbes Global 2000, the biggest public companies in the world.
  21. Asia's Heroes Of Philanthropy
  22. The members of this year’s honor roll pursued causes from launching a food bank in Singapore and training burn victims to be bakers in India to training government officials in good governance in the Philippines. For the first time, philanthropists from Myanmar and Vietnam make the list.
  23. Bollywood's Highest-Paid: 10 Indian Actors Making Bank
  24. These are the 10 highest-earning actors and actresses in Bollywood.
  25. Global Game Changers: The Business Leaders Reshaping The World
  26. These intrepid business leaders are changing industries and lives around the world.
  27. Footwear For The Needy: India's Greensole Turns Old To New
  28. Shriyans Bhandari and Ramesh Dhami made the cut for our 2018 30 Under 30 Asia list. They cofounded Greensole, which gives discarded shoes a new lease of life. The upcycled shoes are then donated to children in need.
  29. Réalisation Par: The Online Clothing Brand With Celebrity Status
  30. Alexandra Spencer made the 30 Under 30 Asia list in the Retail & E-Commerce category. She cofounded clothing brand Réalisation Par in 2015, and now it has a celebrity following. The brand focuses on single key pieces instead of seasonal collections.
  31. Zeman's Way: Insights From The Father Of Lan Kwai Fong
  32. Allan Zeman, Chairman of Lan Kwai Fong Group, has once again helped to judge our 30 Under 30 Asia list. He told us what qualities he was looking as he read through the entries, and also had some advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.
  33. Meet Serial Entrepreneur Gretta van Riel
  34. Gretta van Riel is one of the young entrepreneurs to make our 2018 30 Under 30 Asia list. Here's a brief look at who is she, and why she become so successful.
  35. 5 Notable Indian Honorees On Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia List
  36. This year 65 of our 30 Under 30 Asia honorees came from India. Here's a look at 5 of those who made our class of 2018.

New Headlines, General Studies Topics and Current Affairs Topics 4th June 2018


  1. Now, Shimla is just 20 minutes away from Chandigarh
  2. Key Indian equity indices open higher
  3. Melania Trump won't travel to G7, N.Korea summits
  4. Moderate quake hits near Hawaii's Kilauea volcano
  5. I never pushed for acting: Anusha Dandekar
  6. World saw largest rise in renewable energy capacity in 2017: Report
  7. US, N.Korea hold 5th round of summit prep talks
  8. Storytelling is impressive these days: Big B
  9. Myanmar mulls closing IDP camps
  10. Farhan Akhtar condemns Shillong violence
  11. Hot Monday morning in Delhi
  12. Costa Rica beats Northern Ireland 3-0 in pre-World Cup friendly
  13. Australian bank to pay record fine in laundering case
  14. S.Korea-US hold phone talks over Kim-Trump summit
  15. Spain, Switzerland draw 1-1 in World Cup warm-up
  16. Apis Partners to launch new funding round to invest in social impact firms
  17. Chidambaram calls Indian economy a car that has 3 tyres punctured
  18. Why inclusion of mainland China stocks in MSCI indices isn't good for India
  19. What's holding Indians back? Parents' income and education levels
  20. India has a $210 bn bad debt problem and offshore investors smell a chance
  21. IOB looks at profit in Q4 FY19, NCLT recoveries to help improve profile
  22. Nickel up 0.54% on rising demand
  23. Nickel prices rose by 0.54 per cent to Rs 1,035.90 per kg in futures trade today as speculators engaged in enlarging their positions, tracking a firm trend at spot markets.
  24. Haryana govt to restart Bandhwari waste plant: Minister
  25. The Haryana government has decided to restart a waste disposal management plant in the Bandhwari dump yard to treat garbage from Gurgaon and Faridabad, state minister Rao Narbir Singh said.
  26. Aluminium futures up 0.23% on upbeat demand
  27. Aluminium prices edged higher by 0.23 per cent to Rs 155.60 per kg in futures trade today as speculators built up fresh positions after pick up in demand at the spot markets.
  28. hakka Jam' paralyses traffic in Bhubaneshwar and Cuttack
  29. Vehicular traffic came to a halt  in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack today during a 6-hour 'Chakka Jam'  called by the Congress in protest against steep hike in the  prices of petrol and diesel.
  30. Crude oil futures fall 0.36% post global cues
  31. Crude oil futures slipped 0.36 per cent to Rs 4,425 per barrel, in tune with a weak trend in Asia today.
  32. Man held for possessing drugs
  33. A man was arrested after 300 gm heroin worth Rs three crore in the international market was allegedly found in his possession, police said today.
  34. 2 youths beaten up over old enmity in UP's Muzaffarnagar
  35. Two youths were beaten up allegedly by members of a community over old enmity in Khanjahanpur village here, police said today.
  36. Three arrested for raping minor girl
  37. Five killed in rain-related incidents in Nashik division
  38. Five people were killed in  two separate rain-related incidents as pre-monsoon showers  accompanied by thunderstorm and lightning hit the Nashik  division over the weekend, the police said today.
  39. UP: Man shot dead for protesting eve-teasing
  40. A 65-year-old man was shot dead allegedly by two youths for opposing their attempts to harass his daughter, police said today.
  41. Sensex slips 137 pts in volatile trade
  42. The BSE Sensex surrendered early gains to trade over 137 points lower in opening trade as investors remained on the sidelines ahead of RBI's monetary policy review meeting beginning today.
  43. Criminal killed in encounter in Muzaffarnagar
  44. A wanted criminal was killed and a police personnel injured during an encounter near Falawda village here today, police said.
  45. J-K: With drop in militancy, volunteers revive age-old Ramzan practice
  46. Rupee rises 21 paise against US dollar in early trade
  47. Maintaining its uptrend for the fourth straight day, the rupee strengthened by 21 paise to a fresh one-month high of 66.85 against the dollar in early trade today on increased selling of the greenback by exporters and banks.
  48. BJP doors open for Kapil Mishra, says Vijay Goel
  49. Activists seek cancellation of Iftar party organised by RSS affiliate
  50. California on front line as STDs run rampant in US
  51. A billboard on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood screams out a stark warning: "drug-resistant gonorrhea alert!" The words are set against a black background and accompanied by a microscope shot of the gonococcus bacteria, which causes the illness now running rampant in California.
  52. Virginia politicians try to woo Indian Americans ahead of polls
  53. Ahead of mid-term polls in November, political parties in the US state of Virginia are trying to woo Indian Americans as their increasingly swelling number can play a key role in deciding the election results.
  54. Hong Kong independence duo given jail term for parliament chaos
  55. Two Hong Kong independence activists who were stripped of their status as lawmakers in 2016 were sentenced to four weeks in prison today for their role in a fracas that disrupted proceedings in the city's parliament.
  56. Global airport capacity crisis amid passenger boom: IATA
  57. Governments need to urgently tackle a capacity crisis facing airports as demand for international travel grows, but they should be cautious about private sector involvement, airline industry group IATA warned today.
  58. 14th century Maori village discovered
  59. Scientists have discovered the peripheries of a 14th century Maori village in New Zealand, containing tools and food items that can shed more light on the lifestyle of the settlers.
  60. IATA criticises airport privatisation experience; evolves roadmap for govts
  61. Virtually expressing exasperation over the experience of airport privatisation, global airlines' body IATA has come out with detailed policy measures for world governments to take up so that public money is not wasted.
  62. Julian Dennison to star in 'Godzilla vs Kong
  63. Deadpool" actor Julian Dennison has joined the cast of "Godzilla vs Kong".
  64. Guatemala volcano eruption kills 25
  65. At least 25 people were killed when Guatemala's Fuego volcano erupted Sunday, belching ash and rock and forcing the airport to close, the country's disaster agency said.
  66. Laura Prepon and Ben Foster are married
  67. Orange Is the New Black" actor Laura Prepon has tied the knot with fiance Ben Foster.
  68. China likely to surpass US in R&D spending: report
  69. China is likely to surpass the US in research and development spending by the end of this year, a top American science body has said, underlining that Beijing has increased its spending in the sector at an average of 18 per cent per year between 2000 and 2015.
  70. US trade policy 'deplorable', rages Japan
  71. US-imposed trade tariffs on its close allies could have a "grave impact" on ties and the world trading system, the Japanese government said today, describing the situation as "extremely deplorable".
  72. North Korea 'military reshuffle' raises eyebrows in Seoul
  73. Seoul is monitoring developments in the North's military, it said today after reports Pyongyang replaced three of its top military officials ahead of a summit with the United States.
  74. Pete Davidson gets two Ariana Grande-inspired tattoos
  75. Saturday Night Live" star Pete Davidson has got two tattoos that reference singer Ariana Grande, only a few days after confirming their relationship on Instagram.
  76. England's Root warns rout of Pakistan can't 'paper over cracks
  77. Joe Root has insisted a dominant win against Pakistan must not be allowed to "paper over the cracks" when it comes to England's form in Test cricket.
  78. Avengers 4' more 'shocking' than 'Infinity War', says Chris Hemsworth
  79. Actor Chris Hemsworth believes that fans will find the upcoming "Avengers 4" more shocking than its predecessor "Avengers: Infinity War".
  80. Jason Priestley says he doesn't let his daughter watch '13 Reason Why
  81. Actor Jason Priestley has said he would not like his 10-year-old daughter Ava to watch a show like "13 Reasons Why".
  82. Australia's Smith, Warner set for Global T20 Canada
  83. Disgraced Australia stars Steve Smith and David Warner, both banned from top-flight international cricket for 12 months, were drafted Sunday for the Global T20 Canada event starting June 28.
  84. Ariya survives rollercoaster round to win US Women's Open
  85. Ariya Jutanugarn survived a back-nine meltdown to win the 73rd US Women's Open on Sunday and claim her second career major title in a playoff.
  86. Pakistan skipper Sarfraz proud of England draw despite Headingley hammering
  87. Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed insisted he was proud of his youthful side even after an innings and 55-run defeat at Headingley denied them a Test-series victory in England.
  88. Australia's largest bank agrees to pay $531 million fine
  89. The Commonwealth Bank of Australia, the nation's largest bank, said on Monday it had agreed to pay a 700 million Australian dollar (USD 531 million) fine for failing to comply with measures to prevent money laundering and terrorism financing.
  90. Mamma Mia 2' similar to 'The Godfather', says director Ol Parker
  91. Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again" director Ol Parker has said that his upcoming film bears similarities with the classic gangster drama "The Godfather".
  92. The Meg' role a dream come true for Jason Statham
  93. Actor Jason Statham has said that he always wanted to get into a battle with a shark and is glad that he finally got the opportunity in "The Meg".
  94. Ridley Scott to produce biopic on Jack Johnson
  95. Veteran director Ridley Scott will produce a biopic on legendary boxing champion Jack Johnson, who was posthumously pardoned by President Donald Trump.
  96. US first lady not going to Canada, Singapore: spokeswoman
  97. US First Lady Melania Trump will not accompany the president to the Group of Seven summit in Canada, nor to planned North Korea nuclear talks in Singapore, her spokeswoman said today.
  98. WH slams group for attacking its senior official as an Islamophobe
  99. The White House has come out strongly in support of recently appointed Chief of Staff of the National Security Advisor Fred Fleitz whose views on radical Islam have sparked controversy in the past.
  100. Singapore re-sanctifies 148-year-old Hindu temple
  101. Communications and Information Minister S Iswaran and priests flown in from India led some 10,000 devotees at a ceremony to re-sanctify a 148-year old Hindu temple here.
  102. Manipur CM has assured quick action: Sanjita Chanu
  103. No permission needed to sing Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's Qawwalis, says Rahat
  104. Global Markets: Asian shares rise as upbeat U.S. jobs data offsets trade worries
  105. Vegoils: Palm oil trades flat, eyes fresh trigger
  106. Australian corporate profits rise but consumer headwinds persist

New Headlines, General Studies Topics and Current Affairs Topics 4th June 2018


  1. Govt will be constrained to revoke Ramzan ceasefire if Pak continues cross-border firing:  Hansraj Ahir
  2. Journalism in regional languages, dialects have great future ahead: Prasar Bharti CEO
  3. Met Dept issues weather warning at various places in the country
  4. Hardeep Singh Puri underlines need to support people working in construction sector though training & skill upgradation
  5. Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa to be on 4-day visit to Brazil from today
  6. Neymar makes stunning return as Brazil beats Croatia 2-0 in friendly 
  7. Smolov,Dzyuba to spearhead Russia's attack at World Cup
  8. Haryana govt to give paternity leave to all male govt employees
  9. 11th session of the Kerala Assembly will begin today
  10. People visit Gaya in Bihar during Pitripaksha fair for salvation of souls of their loved ones
  11. Sports academy to be established for underprivileged children: Himachal Guv
  12. CBDT issues clarification about loss/damage to records in the Scindia House fire at Income Tax Office, Mumbai
  13. Agni-5 missile Successfully Tested
  14. Cycling is the best and cheapest form of exercise to keep our-self healthy: Vice President
  15. Visit of Chief of the Air Staff to Brazil
  16. “School children should become ‘Paryavaran Rakshaks’:  Dr. Harsh vardhan
  17. World Environment Day Celebrations - Sustainable Lifetyle towards Enhancing Resource Efficiency and Circuar Economy
  18. Self-reliant nation cannot be built unless each individual is empowered to contribute to it: Vice President
  19. Text of Prime Minister’s Keynote Address at Shangri La Dialogue
  20. Executive Committee constituted under Chairpersonship of Prime Minister of India to celebrate 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi
  21. 4 Saal Modi Sarkar: Jaipur sees tourism boom
  22. Ground Report: Maharashtra embraces Swachhata, the state has maximum number of toilets constructed
  23. Ground Report: Organic Farming - changing face of India
  24. 14th century Maori village discovered in New Zealand
  25. Runners battle it out over the clouds in Ultra Skymarathon in Madeira
  26. Over 50 migrants die in Mediterranean crossings
  27. After 168 days in space, Expedition 55 crew returns to Earth
  28. Pakistan violates ceasefire again days after promise on 2003 Agreement; 2 BSF soldiers martyred
  29. EAM Sushma Swaraj to attend BRICS oreign Ministers' Meeting in South Africa today
  30. PM visits Nanyang Technological University
  31. AARDO&#039;s International Training Workshop on &quot;Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation&quot; at Mulungushi University, Kabwe, Zambia, 16th - 21st July, 2018</a
  32. Niti Aayog wants states to take lead in cutting tax on fuel - Daily News &amp; Analysis
  33. NITI Aayog for portal to let startups use public data - Economic Times
  34. Teri Sign MOU to Set up a Resource Efficiency Cell
  35. DRI seizes 32 Kg. Of Gold worth Rs 10.32 crore
  36. National Sports University Ordinance, 2018 promulgates
  37. Kothari Products gets revision in credit ratings
  38. SVC Industries appoints company secretary
  39. Manappuram Finance allots 1699 equity shares
  40. Roselabs Finance appoints company secretary
  41. Board of Viji Finance recommends final dividend
  42. AVI Polymers files application against Hindustan Cables for delayed payment
  43. Board of Shiva Global Agro Industries recommends final dividend
  44. Board of Steelcast recommends final dividend
  45. Steelcast to conduct AGM
  46. Board of Sika Interplant Systems recommends final dividend
  47. Board of Swasti Vinayaka Synthetics recommends final dividend
  48. Board of Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers recommends final dividend
  49. Board of Tirupati Foam recommends final dividend
  50. Board of Suditi Industries recommends final dividend
  51. Electrosteel Steels update on NCLAT order
  52. N.Korea shakes up military leadership ahead of Kim-Trump summit
  53. 15 injured in J&K road accident
  54. Odisha Congress protests fuel price hike
  55. 25 killed in in Guatemala volcano eruption, 1.7mn residents affected (Lead)
  56. China-based Transsion now eying India smartphone market
  57. Why Elon Musk has suddenly gone ballistic on Twitter
  58. 7 killed in Guatemala volcano eruption, over 1 mn residents affected (Lead)

New Headlines, General Studies Topics and Current Affairs Topics 4th June 2018


  1. US President Donald Trump has no intention to pardon himself from any charges stemming from the probe into Russian meddling, his top personal attorney said today cautioning that such a move by the president would result in his immediate impeachment.
  2. Exit poll suggests right-wing party leading Slovenia vote
  3. A right-wing opposition party led by a former Slovenian prime minister won the most votes, but not enough to rule the country on its own, an exit poll from a parliamentary election suggested today.
  4. Trudeau says tariffs on steel and aluminum are insulting
  5. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today slammed the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on steel and aluminum as "insulting and unacceptable" and said he would retaliate by placing similar penalties on US goods.
  6. More than 50 migrants die in Mediterranean crossings
  7. More than 50 migrants drowned in the Mediterranean today, the majority off the coasts of Tunisia and Turkey, while Italy marked a sea change in its policy.
  8. Anupam Kher takes Mumbai local to promote passenger safety
  9. Commonwealth Bank fined $700 mn for money-laundering, terror financing breaches
  10. 6 killed after Guatemala volcano erupts
  11. Trump could legally pardon himself: Giuliani
  12. San Diego: Woman held for firing shots near marathon
  13. French Open: Williams sisters crash out of women's doubles
  14. 48 killed in boat capsize off Tunisian coast
  15. Syrian President to meet Kim in N Korea
  16. Trump to host Ramzan dinner next week
  17. Swaraj discusses bilateral ties with S African President
  18. Top trading ideas for today: Buy Maruti Udyog, Cholamandalam Finance
  19. Markets, Buy, Sell, Stocks
  20. Short-term outlook for the market remains positive: Devang Shah
  21. Photo: Shutterstock.com
  22. Managing China's global risks
  23. Illustration: Binay Sinha
  24. disciplined workers
  25. delhi rain, rain, monsoon, rajpath
  26. Commodity picks: June 3, 2018
  27. farmers, crop, agriculture, mustard
  28. Rates, rupee and rains to guide investor sentiment on Street next week
  29. Monetary, loan
  30. The 21st century may finally be here for Hong Kong's traditional banks
  31. Bayer launches $7 billion rights issue to finance Monsanto takeover
  32. Commonwealth Bank to pay $530 mn as penalty over money laundering suit
  33. Trade tension may damage airline industry, says IATA
  34. US-China trade war looms as talks end without deal
  35. All trade commitments to fail if Trump goes ahead with tariffs: China
  36. Samsonite CEO quits after allegations of fake doctorate degree by Blue Orca
  37. Bumpy road ahead for carmakers as retail demand turns sluggish
  38. Farm prices subdued in Q4, rose just 0.4%: CSO
  39. Air India is just the start of Centre's privatisation woes
  40. We need a strong law on privacy: Amba Kak, lawyer & policy advisor, Mozilla
  41. China-capable Agni-V just one test away from joining arsenal
  42. Simplicity as seen by income tax officials
  43. Resume AI sale process: Govt must ease some onerous conditions for bidders
  44. The deadly virus: Laxity in countering Nipah can be disastrous
  45. Plastic fixits won't work
  46. How robust is your response plan?
  47. To hike or not to hike
  48. Is the wind changing direction?
  49. Consumer stocks: Revival in rural economy to support earnings, valuation
  50. Despite early rains, ice cream brands take a big bite this summer
  51. Subpar performance: Q4 revenue improves, profit under pressure
  52. Flying high on AI: How Vistara is using tech to free up human resources
  53. The Strategist Quiz (#564)
  54. Answers to The Strategist Quiz (#563)
  55. How US firm WeWork uses multi-media campaign to boost co-working places
  56. Hardworking city: Mumbaikars work longest hours in the world, says study
  57. Letter to BS: ONGC may get dividend waiver for price freeze
  58. Letter to BS: Is Patanjali trying to become a 'jack of all trades'?
  59. Letter to BS: Rajinikanth's views on Sterlite hurt sentiments of people
  60. Yogi Adityanath govt wooing minority among minority in Uttar Pradesh
  61. Rising probability of global risk-off biggest threat to markets: Khemani
  62. Baijayant (Jay) Panda: From somebody to nobody in Biju Janata Dal
  63. Art of storytelling in the digital age: Keep the message short and simple
  64. Good monthly sales data boosts Shivam Autotech
  65. NLC India passes benefit of lower tariff to consumers
  66. Hero MotoCorp gains after declaring good monthly sales
  67. Market jumps on positive global cues
  68. Tata Consultancy Services allots 191.42 crore equity shares
  69. National Sports University Ordinance, 2018 promulgates
  70. Hero MotoCorp in focus after declaring sales volume data
  71. Market may open higher
  72. Sebi tells mutual funds to enforce Amfi guidelines
  73. CBI quizzes OPG Security's Sanjay Gupta in NSE co-location case
  74. India INX clocks highest-ever turnover of Rs 44.8 billion
  75. USL fund diversion case: Sebi bans Mallya from accessing capital markets
  76. South Korea seeks relaxation from India on gold and silver imports

New Headlines, General Studies Topics and Current Affairs Topics 4th June 2018


  1. Cement utilisation improves as capacity addition returns
  2. More viewers turn to TV news on Karnataka election verdict
  3. Shillong violence a local issue, not communal: Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma
  4. Thunderstorm, dust storm warning across India: Here's a state-wise forecast
  5. India wants  110 fighter jets; Boeing sees a 2 yr wait before deal is done
  6. Nipah virus scare: Fruit and vegetables from Kerala banned in Gulf
  7. News digest: Q4 results, Air India sale, PNB's PCA test, and more
  8. Farmers protest remains peaceful; vegetable prices soar in urban areas
  9. Mumbaikars work for 3,315 hours per year, longest in the world: UBS study
  10. 2 BSF jawans martyred in unprovoked firing by Pakistan
  11. Southwest monsoon to reach Delhi around June 22, says Skymet
  12. Sushil Modi to voice out non-inclusion of Bihar cities in NCAP on June 4
  13. Sushma Swaraj starts five-day South Africa tour, to attend multiple summits
  14. Wind energy fans power-short Gujarat as Adani and Essar switch off
  15. Monitoring system for foreign portfolio investors to undergo HDFC Bank test
  16. Free banking services offered to customers not under GST ambit
  17. Statsguru: Construction activity rises sharply in FY18; agri, mining fall
  18. No GST on chequebooks & ATMs; late payment fee, MF exit loads to be taxed
  19. From cheating banks to faking identity, Aadhaar frauds peak in 2018: Report
  20. RBI criticises PSBs for poor implementation of 'Lead Bank' scheme
  21. RBI to defer putting lending, expansion curbs on PNB till Q1 results
  22. Modi, Mattis pledge to continue strong US-India strategic partnership
  23. India and the United States have pledged to continue their strong bilateral strategic partnership, the Pentagon said after a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis.
  24. UP govt to sponsor education of Rajesh Sahni's daughter
  25. NCERT syllabus to be reduced by half
  26. Woman dies of hunger in Jharkhand
  27. Two-day governors conference to begin today
  28. 6-year-old killed after sexual abuse in Haryana
  29. Nitish represents NDA in Bihar: JD(U)
  30. Indian economy a car with 3 tyres punctured: Chidambaram
  31. North Delhi mayor launches Sunday sanitation drive
  32. A special Sunday cleanliness drive was today launched by North Delhi Mayor Adesh Gupta from Paharganj during which special sanitation staff were deputed to clean the areas, which otherwise get left out in the routine work, the civic body said.
  33. CM says Shillong clash not communal; curfew relaxed for 7 hrs
  34. Need to skill people working in construction sector: Puri
  35. Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri today underlined the need to support people working in the construction sector though training and skill upgradation.
  36. At least 6 killed, 20 hurt by erupting volcano in Guatemala
  37. One of Central America's most active volcanos erupted in fiery explosions of ash and molten rock, killing at least six people and injuring 20 while a towering cloud of smoke blanketed nearby villages in heavy ash.
  38. Mine collapse kills two in Morocco region hit by unrest
  39. Two people were killed at an abandoned mine in a northeastern region of Morocco that has been hit by social unrest sparked by similar accidents, authorities said.
  40. Shots fired near California marathon, shooter in custody: police
  41. A shooter opened fire in downtown San Diego and was taken into custody as thousands of people participated in the California city's marathon, police said.
  42. At least 13 killed in two central Nigeria attacks: officials
  43. At least 13 people were killed today in two separate attacks in central Nigeria's Benue state, an area wracked by clashes between Christian farmers and nomadic cattle herders, local officials said.
  44. Two killed as activists clash with militants in Pakistan tribal area
  45. A clash between Pashtun activists and local militants today killed two people and wounded 25 others in a restive Pakistani tribal region near the Afghan border, officials said.
  46. Trump unlikely to pardon himself: Giuliani

New Headlines, General Studies Topics and Current Affairs Topics 4th June 2018


  1. 48 migrants killed in Tunisia boat capsize
  2. Scare as Sushma Swaraj's plane 'missing' for 14 minutes on Saturday (Second Lead)
  3. Sushma Swaraj's plane 'goes missing' for 14 minutes (Lead, Correcting Para 2)
  4. Miss George Fernandes' speeches now: Advani
  5. Taj Mahal Declaration to 'Beat Plastic Pollution' adopted
  6. Mexico captures, deports fugitive US paedophile
  7. Wells Adams gushes over relationship with Sarah Hyland
  8. Over 30,000 women participate in Dublin charity run
  9. Knife-wielding man shot at in Berlin
  10. US military plane makes emergency landing in Ireland
  11. Robert Patrick on impact of #MeToo movement
  12. Israel launches military exercises amid tensions with Gaza, Iran
  13. China issues statement on Sino-US trade talks
  14. Cathy Dennis calls for transparency in music world
  15. N.Korea slams South's military for joining war drills with US
  16. Scott Disick, Sofia Richie call it quits
  17. FBI should have informed me of Manafort investigation: Trump
  18. Kat Von D, Rafael Reyes have gothic wedding ceremony
  19. Neymar leads Brazil to 2-0 friendly win over Croatia
  20. Two foreign drug suppliers held with heroin
  21. Over 50% civil service aspirants skip exam in Ghaziabad centres
  22. COAI looking at legal options on Jio defamation suit
  23. Who says kabaddi is a rustic entertainment (Column: Just Sport)
  24. Sehwag gave full freedom to express ourselves in IPL: Rahul (IANS Interview)
  25. Intoxication down the ages
  26. Retailers, technology firms join hands to ward off 'Amazon Effect
  27. From Cipla to Glenmark, pharma companies' double-digit growth in doubt
  28. Insolvency: UltraTech keeps options open for Binani Cement takeover
  29. Will Sorrell 2.0 be as successful as the first? Here's all you need to know
  30. AirAsia case: Tatas feel the heat from Cyrus Mistry's hot spots
  31. From Infosys to Wipro, IT firms eye acquisitions to add to adtech skills
  32. Boeing wins Dreamliner order from Vistara

New Headlines, General Studies Topics and Current Affairs Topics 4th June 2018


  1. 13 Indian beaches to get prestigious Blue Flag certification for being clean &amp; environment-friendly
  2. First cargo of Russian Liquified Natural Gas to arrive at Dahej in Gujarat today
  3. French Open: Serena to play Sharapova in highly-anticipated pre-quarterfinal match
  4. Conference of Governors &amp; Lt. Governors to begin; Swachh Bharat mission &amp; internal security high on agenda
  5. EAM Sushma Swaraj to participate in BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting in South Africa
  6. Top bankers to brief Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance on mounting NPA, bank frauds
  7. No need for chemo in many breast and lung cancers, major studies show
  8. Rajasthan reels under heatwave; dust storm &#039;very likely&#039; in UP
  9. Taj Declaration to Beat Plastic Pollution adopted in Agra
  10. Ground Report: More job opportunities in Jaipur due to tourism
  11. Ground Report: &#039;Beti Bachao Beti Padhao&#039; transforms Rajasthan&#039;s Dholpur, sex ratio increased
  12. 4 Years Modi Government: One-Stop centres for women in distress
  13. Rashid stars again as Afghanistan outclass Bangladesh in T20 series opener
  14. Advertisement alongwith Proforma for empanelment as Resource Institution for conducting training,workshops on Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
  15. Requirement of food grains under Scheme for Adolescent Girls.

  16. Mamata to skip NITI Aayog meeting scheduled on Eid | Kolkata ... - Times of India
  17. RBI needs better rupee policy, says NITI Aayog VC - Times of India - Times of India
  18. Government may cut stake in state-run companies to 49% - Economic Times
  19. Trump could pardon himself over Russia but won't: Giuliani
  20. Seven killed in Guatemala volcano eruption
  21. Shooter arrested during marathon in San Diego
  22. Iran urges international condemnation of US withdrawal from n-deal
  23. Israel launches military exercises amid tensions with Gaza, Iran (Lead)
  24. Mexico-US tariff spat could sink NAFTA

Sunday, June 3, 2018

New Headlines, General Studies Topics and Current Affairs Topics 3rd June 2018



  1. e to bandh
  2. Met Dept warns of another round of thunderstorm in UP in next 48 hrs&#60;br/&#62;
  3. Karnataka&#58; Five persons killed in rain related incidents during last 24 hrs
  4. Jagdalpur in Chhattisgarh to be connected by air services from June 15
  5. Russia 2018: Brazil aim to restore past glory
  6. Mamata to skip NITI Aayog meeting scheduled on Eid - Times of India
  7. Swaraj India delegation meets DDA chief on land pooling policy
  8. Northeast showing tax collection growth: Union Minister
  9. More viewers turn to TV news on Karnataka election verdict
  10. Go after knowledge not just marks: Union minister to students
  11. Union minister P P Chaudhary today told students to focus on acquiring knowledge rather than "merely run after marks".
  12. Cut down on expenditure, Karnataka CM tells officials
  13. Embarking on an austerity drive,days  after the JDS-Congress government announced waiver of loans  taken by farmers, Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy  today asked officials to reduce extraneous expenses.
  14. Taj Declaration to Beat Plastic Pollution adopted in Agra
  15. A Taj Declaration to Beat Plastic Pollution was adopted here today as part of which efforts would be made to make the 500-metre area around the historic ivory-white marble monument litter-free and phase out single-use plastic.
  16. Shillong unrest: 5 protesters detained
  17. Tamil actress arrested for running prostitution racket
  18. Russian space capsule with 3 crew lands in Kazakhstan
  19. A Russian Soyuz space capsule carrying three astronauts from the International Space Station has landed in the steppes of Kazakhstan.
  20. UK marks one-year anniversary of London Bridge terror attack
  21. The UK today marked the first anniversary of the terrorist attack in London Bridge and Borough Market with a nationwide minute's silence and special memorial service at Southwark Cathedral here.
  22. Iraq sentences French woman to life for joining IS
  23. An Iraqi court sentenced a French woman to life in prison today for membership in the Islamic State group.
  24. Police shoot at 'rampaging' man at Berlin Cathedral
  25. Police said they shot today at a man "rampaging" at Berlin Cathedral and armed officers cordoned off the entrances to the landmark in the heart of the German capital.
  26. Commodity picks: June 3, 2018
  27. EC orders probe into charges of discrepancies in MP voters' list
  28. Street signs: InvITs see buying interest, SGX volumes see uptick, and more
  29. A loser's proposition: Questions about the credibility of EVMs continue
  30. The market bias is expected to be negative this year, say experts


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  108. New Jelly-Like Neural Implant Eliminates the Need to Drill Through the Brain
  109. A Simple Beam of Light Could Catch Zika-Infected Mosquitoes
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  113. Disney Researchers Built An Acrobatic, Backflipping Robot
  114. Thanks, Amazon! Echo Recorded And Sent Audio To Random Contacts Without Warning
  115. Software Engineers Could Soon Outsource Part of Their Jobs To Alexa
  116. Scientists Transferred Memories From One Snail to Another. Someday, They Could Do The Same in Humans.
  117. It&#8217;s Begun: Facebook Just Banned 200 Apps For Abusing User Data
  118. Study: Oil Companies Are Avoiding Taking Responsibility for Climate Change
  119. Scientists Use EEG Machine to Create Digital Images From Brain Activity
  120. To Stop Russian Election Meddlers, Facebook Goes Analog
  121. Google Is Bringing Augmented Reality Functionality to Chrome
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