Key Highlights : Rupee increased 21 paise to ₹85.34 against the US dollar in early trade, supported by a weaker dollar. Gains were checked by stronger global crude prices and ongoing foreign capital outflow of more than ₹2,400 crore. Key Background : Indian rupee started the week stronger, appreciating…
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Nothing Phone 3 Pre-Bookings Open in India: Flagship Features with Exclusive Launch Offers
Key Highlights : Nothing Phone (3) goes for pre-order in India for ₹79,999 and ₹89,999 for two models. Customers get free earbuds, warranty extension, and further discounts that bring the prices down to ₹62,999 and ₹72,999. Key Background : Nothing’s Phone (3) is the firm’s foray into the high-end…
Ayush Shetty Clinches First BWF Title, Tanvi Sharma Shines as US Open Finalist
Key Points: Ayush Shetty claims first career BWF World Tour title at US Open 2025 by defeating Brian Yang in straight games. Tanvi Sharma claims silver on World Tour final debut following edge-of-seat three-game battle. Key Background : US Open Super 300 tournament of the 2025 BWF World Tour…
JSW Paints Acquires Majority Stake in Akzo Nobel India in ₹9,400 Crore Landmark Deal
Key Highlights : JSW Paints to buy Akzo Nobel India 74.76% for up to ₹9,400 crore with ~17% discount. Transaction is for filing of mandatory open offer and expected to complete by Q4 2025. Key Background : In a big bid to leave its imprint on the Indian paints…
Axiom-4 Mission Lifts Off: India’s Shubhanshu Shukla Joins Historic Crew to ISS
Key Highlights: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is the first Indian commander of a spacecraft to reach the ISS and the second Indian to go to space. Axiom-4 was successfully launched on June 25, creating a new chapter in international space cooperation and science exploration. Key Background: A New Chapter…
Jio Launches High-Speed Wi-Fi 6 Router with AI Mesh for Seamless Smart Connectivity
Key Highlights: Wi-Fi 6 dual-band router supporting speeds of up to 6,000 Mbps and 100+ devices. Comes with AI Mesh, MU-MIMO, WPA3 security, and app-based installation at ₹5,999 Key Background: 1. Meeting contemporary connectivity needs Jio’s AX6000 Wi-Fi 6 router is rolled out with a definite motive—to address…
TCS to Offer ₹40,000 Bonus for Senior Hires Joining Within 30 Days
Key Highlights: TCS will give suppliers a ₹40,000 bonus per senior candidate hired within 30 days of the offer. The bonus will be repaid if the hiring falls through in the first six months; the strategy focuses on high-priority verticals such as BFSI, cloud, and cybersecurity. Key Background: 1….
Genpact’s 10-Hour Workday Mandate in India Triggers Employee Pushback
Key Highlights: Genpact has introduced 10-hour working days with real-time digital monitoring in its Indian offices. Workers object to too much stress, decreased morale, and threats of disciplinary action if goals are not achieved. Key Background : Genpact’s new office system policy—10 hours of clocked work a day—was implemented…
Reddit Appoints Sachin Tendulkar as Global Brand Ambassador to Strengthen India Presence
Key Highlights : Reddit has named cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar as its global brand ambassador to boost its presence in India and sports communities. The platform’s cricket-related user activity has surged, with billions of views and millions of engagements in the last year. Key Background : Reddit’s choice of…
HDFC Reduces Home Loan Interest Rates, Offering Major Relief to Common Citizens
Key Highlights : HDFC Bank lowered MCLR by 10 basis points for tenors expiring from June 7, 2025. Home loan customers who have MCLR-based home loans will gain by paying lower EMIs or prepaying the loan in shorter tenure according to reset schedules. Key Background : MCLR is a benchmark…