Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Tuesday. While Nifty50 was above 25,500, BSE Sensex was marginally up.
Indian cricketer Mohammed Siraj has launched his first restaurant, Joharfa, in Hyderabad, offering a diverse menu of Mughlai, Persian, Arabian, and Chinese dishes. Siraj expressed that Joharfa is close to his heart, aiming to provide a place for people to enjoy flavours that feel like home.
In Bengaluru, a 32-year-old man, Shamsuddin, has been arrested for allegedly murdering his live-in partner, Asha. He strangled her after an argument at their rented home. Shamsuddin then transported her body on a scooter to Banashankari, where he dumped it in a garbage truck. A techie discovered the body, alerting the police.
The death of Ajith Kumar, a temple guard, in police custody in Tamil Nadu has triggered widespread outrage, prompting actor Vijay to demand a special investigation. Evidence presented in court suggests Kumar was tortured, leading to the arrest of five police officers.
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow, has released the One View Result 2025 for odd semester UG and PG programmes, including BTech, MCA, MTech, BFAD, and more. The provisional results are available online at aktu.ac.in and include regular and carry-over exam outcomes. Students must enter their roll number to access the marksheet. Official mark sheets will be issued later. The announcement follows the earlier release of odd semester results in the year.
The Central Administrative Tribunal has cancelled the suspension of senior IPS officer Vikas Kumar. He was suspended after the Bengaluru stampede incident. The tribunal cited a lack of specific evidence against Kumar. It also urged the government to review the suspensions of other officials. The stampede occurred outside Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4.
KSEAB has declared the Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam 3 results for 2025, with only 22% of students passing out of 82,683 candidates. Over 11,900 students improved their scores, a rise from last year’s 7,420. Students can check results online from 1 PM on July 1. The overall consolidated pass rate, including repeaters and private candidates, stands at 79.81%, with 5,66,636 students passing out of 7,09,968 total.
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the exam schedule for the Assistant Engineer (AE) recruitment 2025. The written exams will be held on July 17, 18, and 19 in two shifts daily. The exam includes six papers—four compulsory and two optional. A total of 1,024 AE posts across Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical disciplines will be filled.
A devastating explosion at a firecracker factory near Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, has resulted in the tragic loss of at least four lives. Five individuals sustained injuries in the incident and are currently receiving medical care at a government hospital in Virudhunagar. Authorities are investigating the cause of the explosion at the factory in Chinnakamanpatti.
Shefali Jariwala’s close friend and actor Pooja Ghai revealed that Shefali had taken a vitamin C IV drip on the day of her passing. She also revealed that police officers present at Shefali’s residence summoned the person who had administered the IV drip. The tragic incident reportedly took place between 10 and 11 PM when Shefali collapsed at home. She was immediately rushed to the hospital by Parag Tyagi but could not be revived.
India and the US are on the verge of finalizing an interim trade deal, potentially this week, as Indian officials extend their stay in Washington. Negotiations are at a critical point, with India holding firm on market access for agriculture, GM crops, and dairy.
Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are anticipated to exhibit a slightly bearish trend due to easing geopolitical tensions and positive trade deal discussions ahead of the US tariff deadline. Despite support from ETF inflows and a weaker dollar, focus shifts to trade negotiations and corporate earnings.
The Donald Trump administration intensified its focus on revoking US citizenship for naturalized individuals. A Justice Department memo directs attorneys to prioritize civil proceedings against those who obtained citizenship illegally or pose a threat. This impacts roughly 25 million naturalized citizens. The directive targets individuals involved in war crimes, human rights abuses, or criminal activities.