India

Crude oil futures rose nearly 2 per cent to Rs 9,821 per barrel on MCX amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and supply concerns linked to US-Iran developments. Analysts said uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz continues to keep global oil prices volatile

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty closed higher on Monday, supported by gains in blue-chip stocks, positive state poll trends and strong quarterly earnings. Investor sentiment also improved amid easing geopolitical concerns and stability in crude oil prices

Assam minister Pijush Hazarika won the Jagiroad Assembly seat by 93,584 votes, securing his fourth consecutive term as MLA. The BJP leader defeated Congress candidate Bubul Das and continued his strong electoral performance in the constituency

Tamil film stars including Vikram, Vijay Deverakonda, Ram Pothineni, Sivakarthikeyan and Kajal Aggarwal congratulated Vijay after his party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam surged in Tamil Nadu election results, calling it a historic political moment

Kazhakootam saw a razor-thin BJP win as V. Muraleedharan defeated CPI(M)’s Kadakampally Surendran by 265 votes. Along with victories in Nemom and Chathanoor, the BJP recorded its strongest Kerala Assembly performance yet

The BJP leader aims for a sixth consecutive term in the Jalukbari constituency

M.K. Stalin was reported to have lost Kolathur to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam candidate V.S. Babu, in a major alleged upset. The report also claims strong TVK gains and shifting political dynamics, though several details appear inconsistent and unverified

Pulkit Samrat received a surprise hug and affectionate message from wife Kriti Kharbanda on social media. The couple, who married in 2024 after meeting on film sets, continue sharing public moments of warmth while Samrat promotes his series Glory

Six people were killed and four injured after a speeding SUV rammed into a stationary truck in Kalpi. Victims returning from Ayodhya lost control near the site; injured remain critical, police said

TVK's poll manifesto highlights major welfare promises, including financial support for women,gold for marriage,subsidized education,farm loan waivers and job creation

Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam led in 107 segments and was second in 55 during Tamil Nadu vote counting, nearing the majority mark of 118, while DMK and AIADMK trailed behind

Telugu stars have shown their appreciation to Thalapathy Vijay on winning TN Assembly elections

In Bhabanipur Assembly constituency, Mamata Banerjee’s lead over Suvendu Adhikari narrowed to 7,184 votes after 12 rounds, reflecting sharp swings in a high-stakes contest with eight rounds of counting still remaining

Vinay Malhotra resigned as Head of Global Sales at IndiGo, effective July 3, to pursue new opportunities. His exit comes amid leadership changes, including CEO and strategy-level appointments, following recent operational disruptions at the airline

The Delhi High Court granted interim relief to Arjun Kapoor, restraining unauthorised use of his identity and ordering removal of deepfakes and obscene AI content, while directing Meta and Google to disclose details of offending accounts

INS Sindhukesari arrived at Port of Colombo for operational turnaround, receiving full naval honours from the Sri Lanka Navy. The visit highlights growing India-Sri Lanka maritime cooperation following recent bilateral underwater search and rescue exercises

Central Board of Film Certification cleared 29 The Film with a U/A certificate ahead of its May 8 release. Directed by Rathna Kumar, the film stars Vidhu and Preethi Asrani, boosting expectations after its romantic glimpse

Actor-politician Vijay's TVK surged ahead in early Tamil Nadu Assembly election trends, leading in over 100 constituencies. The party made strong gains across northern, central and southern districts, challenging the dominance of the DMK and other established Dravidian parties

Gold futures declined nearly 1 per cent to Rs 1.50 lakh per 10 grams on MCX, pressured by a strong US dollar and rising crude oil prices. Analysts said inflation concerns and hawkish central bank signals continued to weigh on bullion sentiment

The Supreme Court of India agreed to hear alleged middleman Christian Michel James’s plea in the VVIP chopper scam, issued notice to Centre, Central Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement Directorate, as he challenged extradition provisions and sought release from jail

State-owned BHEL reported a two-fold rise in consolidated net profit for the March quarter at Rs 1,290.47 crore, driven by higher revenues. The company also posted strong FY26 earnings growth and announced a final dividend of Rs 1.40 per share

Mamata Banerjee alleged a BJP–Election Commission “game plan” during West Bengal vote counting, urged TMC workers to stay vigilant, claimed suppressed leads and irregularities, while early trends showed BJP ahead, though officials said results may shift as counting progresses

Godrej Properties reported a 70 per cent rise in consolidated net profit for the March quarter and a 32 per cent increase in FY26 earnings, supported by strong housing demand, record sales bookings, higher cash flows and an expanding residential project pipeline

India will launch its first AI-powered orbital data centre satellite through Pixxel and Sarvam AI collaboration. The Pathfinder satellite will run AI models and hyperspectral imaging in orbit, enabling real-time data processing and advancing space-based computing capabilities