Month: June 2025

[ad_1] Tensions flared in Los Angeles on Sunday as demonstrators clashed with police and set cars ablaze, protesting a series of immigration raids and the controversial deployment of National Guard troops by United States President Donald Trump. The unrest marked the third consecutive day of protests in California’s most populous city.Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations, which resulted in the arrests of several individuals alleged to be undocumented immigrants and gang members, have sparked outrage in the city’s large Latino community. The daylight raids and the federal response have only added fuel to the fire.The tension escalated after a large crowd gathered near the Los Angeles Federal Building at 4 pm to protest against the enforcement action, condemning the crackdown. The demonstrators called for the freedom of Service Employees International Union California President David Huerta. According to the labour union's […]

[ad_1] Looking ahead, investors will concentrate on crucial macroeconomic indicators for direction. (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Monday. While Nifty50 went above 25,100, BSE Sensex was up over 400 points. At 9:18 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 25,128.20, up 125 points or 0.50%. BSE Sensex was at 82,577.77, up 389 points or 0.47%.Looking ahead, investors will concentrate on crucial macroeconomic indicators for direction. The advancement of monsoon and agricultural sowing patterns remain under observation, considering their effect on rural spending.VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited says, “The monetary bazooka fired by the RBI on Friday will keep the market spirits alive in the near-term. But this is not sufficient to sustain the rally triggered on Friday. More important is the trend in earnings growth. Q4 […]

[ad_1] Ravichandran Ashwin (Video grabs) Former Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin found himself at the center of controversy during a Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2025 match between Dindigul Dragons and IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans on Sunday at the SNR College Cricket Ground in Coimbatore.Ashwin, captaining the Dindigul Dragons, opened the innings but was dismissed for just 18 off the bowling of his counterpart, R Sai Kishore. What followed turned the spotlight firmly on the former India star. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Ashwin was adjudged LBW on the fifth ball of the fifth over, but the decision didn’t sit well with him. Convinced that the delivery had pitched outside leg stump, Ashwin immediately approached the on-field umpire — a female official named Kritika — to argue his case.PollDo you think Ravichandran Ashwin was right to argue with […]

[ad_1] BSF troops to get new combat uniforms with digital pattern, smart fencing reinforced on International border areas JAISALMER: BSF soldiers stationed along the borders with Bangladesh and Pakistan are set to appear in a newly designed combat dress. The new uniform features a "digital pattern", similar to current designs in Army and CRPF uniforms Fabric materials have already arrived at BSF battalion and sector headquarters across the nation and are being tailored to fit each soldier.BSF Rajasthan Frontier Inspector General M L Garg, while on a visit to Jaisalmer's border areas, said Sunday that the composition of the previous uniform was a blend of 50% cotton and 50% polyester. The new outfit will comprise 80% cotton, 19% polyester, and 1% spandex, providing increased comfort, breathability, and flexibility under varying climatic conditions. The inclusion of spandex is intended to enhance […]

[ad_1] Spain's Carlos Alcaraz reacts after winning the final match of the French Tennis Open at the Roland-Garros against Italy's Jannik Sinner in Paris (Image via AP /Christophe Ena) New Delhi: Coming into the French Open final, the one question that had not been answered in the bubbling rivalry between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner was how would they hold up with a major title on the line. They had showcased their class progressionally in the Round of 16, the quarters and the semi-finals.On Sunday, they took that up multifold with a five-hour 29-minute classic that became the longest Roland Garros final in the Open Era. A running forehand down the line winner later, it was Alcaraz who kept his flawless record in major finals alive.The Spaniard came from two sets down to win 4-6, 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 7-6 to […]

[ad_1] Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd, the top stock picks for the week (starting June 9, 2025) are PNB Housing Finance and Prestige Estate. Let’s take a look:Stock NameCMP (Rs)Target (Rs)Upside (%)PNB Housing Finance1104123011%Prestige Estate1710193813%PNB Housing FinancePNB Housing delivered a healthy all-round performance in 4QFY25, with PAT rising 25% YoY, supported by 18% retail loan growth, 5bps QoQ NIM expansion, better asset quality, and recoveries from written-off retail loans, resulting in provision write-backs. PNBHF expects a stronger FY26 for the mortgage sector, driven by easing interest rates and rising demand.It targets 18% YoY retail loan growth, with its affordable housing loan book projected to reach ~₹95b by Mar '26 and ~₹150b by Mar’27. PNBHF secured a credit rating upgrade to AA+ in 4QFY24–1QFY25 backed by strong performance, and expects […]