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How the markets could react to RBI's policy call

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-04T05:36:25+00:00

The RBI’s rate decision will be closely watched as rising ​oil prices, a falling rupee and monsoon risks pull growth and inflation in opposite directions

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How this cosmic map of magnetic fields could help illuminate one of the universe’s most mysterious forces

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-04T05:30:56+00:00

Light from nearly 4m galaxies measured as it twisted and travelled through intergalactic spaceFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA cosmic map of magnetic fields – the largest ever produced – could help scientists delve into one of the major and most mysterious forces in the universe.A global team led by Australia’s national science agency, the CSIRO charted the magnetic fields by measuring light from nearly 4m galaxies as it twisted and travelled through intergalactic space. Continue reading...

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This cosmic map of magnetic fields could help illuminate one of the universe’s most mysterious forces

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-04T05:30:56+00:00

Light from nearly 4m galaxies measured as it twisted and travelled through intergalactic spaceFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA cosmic map of magnetic fields – the largest ever produced – could help scientists delve into one of the major and most mysterious forces in the universe.A global team led by Australia’s national science agency, the CSIRO charted the magnetic fields by measuring light from nearly 4m galaxies as it twisted and travelled through intergalactic space. Continue reading...

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Australia politics live: Clare O’Neil tells Coalition ‘you’re never going to be Pauline Hanson’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-04T05:28:44+00:00

Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJim Chalmers’ budget bill will face debate and a vote in the House today, and he poses the legislation as a “really simple choice” for the Coalition.As we know, the government has set up the bill as a wedge for the opposition, by including both tax changes to CGT and negative gearing and tax cuts for workers.Really simple choice in the parliament today: Labor lower taxes on workers, a fair go for first home buyers. The Coalition opposing both of those things.Yet another beat-up about the sensible, commonsense ta

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J&K Bank wins Finacle award for AI-driven analytics platform

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-04T05:26:26+00:00

The award was presented in the category “Modern Technologies-led Innovation – Data Insights & Analytics Platform” at a ceremony organised by Infosys Finacle in Mumbai

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PM Modi to unveil projects worth ₹22,655-cr across Gujarat, Daman & Lakshadweep

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-04T05:26:25+00:00

The Prime Minister is expected to launch projects worth around ₹18,800 crore in Surat, ₹2,970 crore in Daman and ₹885 crore in Lakshadweep spanning roads, power transmission, industrial infrastructure, healthcare, civil aviation, etc.

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Neo-Nazi group White Australia loses bid for temporary immunity from hate laws

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-04T05:20:30+00:00

High court dismisses organisation’s injunction attempt against designation as a hate groupFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNeo-Nazi group White Australia has lost its bid for temporary immunity from anti-hate laws passed after the Bondi terror attack which it says will render it “extinct”.The organisation, which has been seeking to register as a political party, had asked the high court to temporarily block its designation as a prohibited hate group. Continue reading...

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IEX shares rise 2% after May electricity trade volumes jump

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-04T05:06:24+00:00

The exchange reported total electricity traded volume of 12,983 million units (MU) in May 2026 compared with 10,946 MU in the corresponding month last year

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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : les dernières informations

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-04T05:03:46+00:00

Le chef de la diplomatie américaine, Marco Rubio, s’est inquiété du risque « d’escalade », après l’attaque de drones ukrainiens qui ont touché des sites énergétiques et militaires à Saint-Pétersbourg, en Russie.

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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : un blessé et des dégâts signalés dans les oblasts de Kiev, d’Odessa et de Soumy

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-04T05:03:46+00:00

Une partie de l’oblast de Soumy, dans le nord du pays, est privée d’électricité, en raison des raids de drones russes de la nuit dernière. Une personne a, par ailleurs, été blessée à Boryspil, dans l’oblast de Kiev, où un site industriel a été pris pour cible.

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EN DIRECT, Moyen-Orient : Israël et le Liban d’accord pour « la mise en œuvre d’un cessez-le-feu » et la création de « zones pilotes » sous contrôle de l’armée libanaise

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-04T05:02:57+00:00

Selon les deux parties, l’accord sera subordonné « à l’arrêt complet des tirs du Hezbollah et à l’évacuation de tous les membres du Hezbollah du secteur du Sud-Litani ». Les deux pays sont également convenus de participer à un nouveau round de pourparlers la semaine du 22 juin, en vue d’un « accord global ».

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EN DIRECT, Moyen-Orient : l’armée israélienne poursuit ses opérations dans le sud du Liban, annonce le ministère de la défense

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-04T05:02:57+00:00

L’armée israélienne bombardera Beyrouth en cas d’attaques sur son sol, a averti, jeudi, le ministre de la défense, Israel Katz, selon lequel l’accord de cessez-le-feu israélo-libanais annoncé dans la nuit prévoit la poursuite des opérations militaires de l’Etat hébreu.

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Widow of gambling addict takes Betfair to court in possible landmark UK case

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-04T05:00:26+00:00

Success would establish for first time that a betting firm had duty of care to customers with signs of problem gamblingThe widow of a gambling addict who took his own life after falling £18,000 into debt begins a legal claim on Thursday against Betfair that could have far-reaching consequences for the UK’s gambling industry.Luke Ashton, 40, from Leicester, died in April 2021 after suffering from a gambling disorder that led him to place thousands of bets with the company, which sent him promotional “free” bets.In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on freephone 116 123, or email jo

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Who were the far-right agitators at the Henry Nowak protests in Southampton?

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-04T05:00:26+00:00

Protest over killing of Nowak and his treatment by police was attended by several far-right leaders, anti-immigrant influencers and known fascistsSome of those who attended a protest in Southampton on Tuesday night were ordinary members of the public, appalled at the killing of Henry Nowak and his treatment at the hands of the police – who handcuffed him after a false accusation of racism by his killer, Vickrum Digwa.But the protest, which turned violent, was also attended by several far-right leaders, anti-immigrant influencers and known fascists. Eleven police officers and a police dog were

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Stocks to Watch, June 4: Rajesh Exports, HFCL, Hero MotoCorp, BHEL, Aurobindo Pharma, GMR Airports

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-04T04:49:19+00:00

Indian corporates saw a flurry of activity with regulatory action, expansion plans, large contract wins and stake transactions dominating headlines. Key developments included SEBI’s restrictions on Rajesh Exports, HFCL’s defence push, BHEL’s Nigeria order, and SoftBank’s Lenskart stake sale

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‘I’m really proud to be Brittany Higgins’: former Liberal staffer reveals why she didn’t change her name

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-04T04:48:30+00:00

Silenced, a documentary about violence against women, opened the Sydney film festival on WednesdayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastBrittany Higgins says she decided not to change her name when she got married in 2024 because she is proud to be Brittany Higgins, the former Liberal staffer has revealed in Silenced, a documentary about violence against women which opened the Sydney film festival.“When I got married I had this opportunity to change my name but I didn’t because I’m really proud to be Brittany Higgins,”

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Titan shares up 1.5% after CEO signals premium watch focus

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-04T04:46:29+00:00

Titan is aggressively expanding its Helios and Helios Luxe retail chains — from around 10 Helios Luxe stores currently to a target of 30 in the current financial year

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Australia politics live: PM compares Abbott to ‘resurrected’ dinosaur in Jurassic Park; neo-Nazi group’s injunction attempt dismissed

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-04T04:44:40+00:00

Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJim Chalmers’ budget bill will face debate and a vote in the House today, and he poses the legislation as a “really simple choice” for the Coalition.As we know, the government has set up the bill as a wedge for the opposition, by including both tax changes to CGT and negative gearing and tax cuts for workers.Really simple choice in the parliament today: Labor lower taxes on workers, a fair go for first home buyers. The Coalition opposing both of those things.Yet another beat-up about the sensible, commonsense ta

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Rajesh Exports stock hits lower circuit after SEBI action against promoter

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-04T04:36:35+00:00

The stock slide follows SEBI’s interim findings that Rajesh Exports had prima facie misrepresented nearly ₹15.15 lakh crore in revenues linked to its subsidiaries between FY21 and FY25

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Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Indian equities trade flat amid global, West Asia tensions

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-04T04:31:23+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Stock Price Live Updates: Indian equities traded flat in volatile Thursday trade as global cues remained subdued and West Asia tensions persisted. Investors stayed cautious ahead of the RBI policy decision, while FII outflows and rising volatility kept sentiment fragile with limited upside momentum.

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Cement industry to grow 6-7% in volume for FY27E: Nuvama

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-04T04:26:28+00:00

The report mentioned that realisation during the fourth quarter rose 2% quarter-on-quarter, supported by regional price increases of around ₹15 per bag following a steep correction in Q3FY26

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Australia politics live: PM references ‘resurrecting dinosaurs in Jurassic Park’ as he criticises Abbott’s new role in question time

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-04T04:22:44+00:00

Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJim Chalmers’ budget bill will face debate and a vote in the House today, and he poses the legislation as a “really simple choice” for the Coalition.As we know, the government has set up the bill as a wedge for the opposition, by including both tax changes to CGT and negative gearing and tax cuts for workers.Really simple choice in the parliament today: Labor lower taxes on workers, a fair go for first home buyers. The Coalition opposing both of those things.Yet another beat-up about the sensible, commonsense ta

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Israël et le Liban annoncent un accord de cessez-le-feu sous conditions

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-04T04:20:08+00:00

A l’issue de deux jours de pourparlers à Washington, les deux pays ont conditionné la mise en œuvre de la trêve à un « arrêt complet » des tirs du Hezbollah ainsi qu’à l’évacuation de ses combattants du secteur situé au sud du fleuve Litani. L’accord prévoit aussi la création de « zones pilotes » sous contrôle de l’armée libanaise.

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Israel and Lebanon Agree to Renew Cease-Fire

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-06-04T04:16:17+00:00

The U.S.-brokered agreement called for “a complete cessation” of fire from Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed militia that operates in southern Lebanon. A previous cease-fire has largely been ignored.

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