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• The BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty50 closed higher on Thursday, marking the fifth consecutive session of gains for the benchmark equity indices. • The Sensex rose 254.36 points (0.33%) to settle at 77,409.98, while the Nifty50 increased by 82.30 points (0.34%) to close at 24,168. • Market growth was primarily driven by a decline in crude oil prices and investor optimism regarding a potential peace deal between the US and Iran.

• The BSE Sensex and Nifty50 closed higher on Wednesday, marking the fourth consecutive session of gains for the benchmark equity indices. • The BSE Sensex rose by 347.14 points, or 0.45%, to finish the trading day at 77,155.62. • Investor sentiment was bolstered by a decline in crude oil prices following a peace deal between the US and Iran, which offset the impact of ongoing foreign fund outflows.

Minnie the Minx and Macbeth feature in National Library’s exploration of how rainfall has shaped Scottish science, literature, history and identityIt seems fitting that, 250 years ago, one of Scotland’s foremost scientists took a close interest in what is arguably the country’s most famous feature: rainJames Hutton, celebrated by Scots as the father of modern geology, went so far as to write a formula for “a theory of rain”. In 1784, he sketched out the key principles for the “condensation of aqueous vapour contained in the air”. Continue reading...

• The Socialists & Democrats have expressed support for the European Commission’s Tech Sovereignty Package, viewing it as an essential first step toward securing Europe's digital independence. • The group advocates for strategic investments in European-made semiconductors, AI alternatives, and the development of sovereign cloud capabilities via EU-based data centers. • This initiative aims to safeguard the "European model" by enhancing cybersecurity capacity and ensuring that digital infrastructure aligns with sustainability and fundamental rights.

• The BSE Sensex and Nifty50 are expected to open higher on Monday following news of a preliminary peace deal between the US and Iran. • This geopolitical development has caused global crude oil prices to plunge, leading to a rally in Asian equities and hopes for reduced global inflationary pressures. • Market analysts from Bajaj Broking Research note that the Nifty50 previously closed the week up 1.1%, ending above the 23,600 level.

• Indian equity benchmarks ended lower on Thursday, June 11, with the BSE Sensex dropping 150.63 points (0.20%) to 73,832.55 and the NSE Nifty declining 53.35 points (0.23%) to 23,161.60. • The downturn was driven by a combination of weak global cues, rising crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, and sustained selling pressure in IT stocks. • This decline reflects a shift in investor sentiment and heightened market volatility, as both indices fluctuated between losses and recovery throughout the session.

• On Wednesday, June 10, Indian benchmark equity indices erased most of their intraday gains due to dampened investor sentiment caused by renewed hostilities between the U.S. and Iran. • The BSE Sensex ended marginally higher, rising 64.42 points (0.09%) to close at 73,983.18, despite hitting an intraday high of 74,613.01. • In contrast, the NSE Nifty closed in the red, slipping 27.15 points (0.12%) to settle at 23,214.95.

• A wave of high-profile resignations and firings has created a leadership vacuum at the top of the CDC and FDA. • These departures suggest the Trump administration may be pivoting away from specific goals of the "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) movement. • The instability at these critical health agencies raises concerns about the continuity of public health oversight and the administration's actual policy direction.

• The BSE Sensex and Nifty50 are expected to open lower today, as indicated by GIFT Nifty trends. • This negative outlook is driven by escalating geopolitical tensions involving the US, Israel, and Iran, which have also caused crude oil prices to rise. • Market volatility is anticipated throughout the week as equities react to a combination of domestic developments and overseas factors.

• Fair Observer Monthly has released its May 2026 e-magazine, featuring a curated selection of 15 original articles focusing on global geopolitical and strategic shifts. • A primary focus of the issue is the evolving nature of great-power relations, specifically highlighting recent high-level diplomatic activity in China. • Expert David Mahon provides analysis on the significance of back-to-back visits to Beijing by US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

• The European Audiovisual Observatory held a panel at the Marché du Film to analyze how public funding and fiscal incentives are evolving amid declining cinema admissions and SVoD growth. • Key regional updates include Italy introducing stricter transparency rules for tax credits, Spain seeing a 33.6% drop in foreign film investment in 2024, and the UK launching a £380 million Creative Industries Sector Plan. • These shifts highlight the critical role of state aid in maintaining the competitiveness of the European audiovisual sector against global market pressures.

• The European Audiovisual Observatory released a study on May 29, 2026, analyzing the impact of tax credits, cash rebates, and tax shelters on audiovisual production. • The report maps the legal frameworks governing these incentives, including the UNESCO Convention on the Diversity of Cultural Expressions and EU state aid law under Article 107(1) of the TFEU. • This research is critical as fiscal incentives have become primary drivers in determining where and how films and series are financed and filmed globally.

Tom Kean has been out with a health issue since March. Democrats are sharpening their knives for the general electionUS politics live – latest updatesOn the day Donald Trump endorsed him as a tireless advocate for New Jersey’s seventh district, the representative Tom Kean Jr was, as he has been since early March, nowhere to be found.Kean, a New Jersey Republican, was last seen when he cast a House floor vote on 5 March, and he is running unopposed in Tuesday’s Republican primary. The Democratic race in his district, meanwhile, has attracted multiple candidates and ample fundraising. Continue reading...

• The BSE Sensex rose over 300 points and the Nifty50 crossed 23,450 on Tuesday, recovering from an initial opening in the red. • Global markets showed volatility, with the MSCI Asia-Pacific index slipping 0.5%, South Korean equities falling 2%, and Japan's Nikkei 225 dropping 0.7%. • Market instability is attributed to conflicting signals regarding Middle East negotiations between Iran and the United States, specifically contradictory statements from President Donald Trump.

• The BSE Sensex plummeted by 1,092 points and the Nifty 50 dropped below 23,600, despite an initial positive start to the trading day. • Market volatility occurred as reports emerged that Washington and Tehran reached a tentative understanding to prolong a ceasefire and ease maritime restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz. • Global sentiment was influenced by Brent crude prices slipping to approximately $93 a barrel and a 1.6% advance in Asian equities driven by AI-stock enthusiasm.

Social services minister ‘concerned’ by some providers meant to help welfare recipients find workGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGood morning and welcome to our live politics blog. I’m Martin Farrer with the top overnight stories and then it will be Krishani Dhanji with the main action.The social services minister, Amanda Rishworth, was on 7.30 last night defending her decision not to get rid of the controversial for-profit aspects of the jobseeker program. More coming up. Continue reading...

Welfare advocates say while the reforms are a step in the right direction, the privatised employment services model has failed and should be torn upGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMutual obligations will be different for every welfare recipient, the employment minister, Amanda Rishworth, says, signalling an end to jobseekers being forced to submit “endless” applications for roles they may not be qualified for.But welfare advocates and a key trade union have said Labor’s employment system changes don’t go far enough and fall short of the reform needed to the failure-plagued sector – they have called for an end to the privatised job services mode,l which Rishworth admits is not providing enough help.At the lower level, a digital service with “individualised resources and brief interventions” for people who are work-ready but need help finding the right job fit;a “targeted provider-led” stream to help people build skills and confidence to gain employment;and at the upper end, more intensive services for people with complex requirements, who will be given more time, flexibility and support to build their confidence and capabilities. Continue reading...

• The BSE Sensex and Nifty50 opened flat on Wednesday, reflecting a muted start to the trading session amid mixed global cues and rising Asian stocks. • Market analysts report that corporate results have generally exceeded expectations, with midcap stocks outperforming largecaps. • A critical trend has emerged where profit growth is outpacing revenue growth, signaling weak demand conditions across the broader economy.

• Enterprises are shifting from siloed monitoring tools toward AI-native observability platforms, such as Selector AI, to manage complex distributed hybrid environments. • Organizations are adopting a co-development approach with platform providers to reduce initial engineering efforts and accelerate the deployment of AIOps capabilities. • Key integrated features include cross-domain correlation, automated incident summarization, and extensibility via a dedicated partner ecosystem.

Employment minister Amanda Rishworth plans to move system from a ‘one size fits all’ employment services model to three streams of supportGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Albanese government has flagged a major overhaul of Australia’s employment system, with minister Amanda Rishworth on Wednesday expected to outline plans to ease Centrelink’s much-maligned mutual obligations regime.Rishworth is expected to tell the National Press Club that mutual obligation requirements were not helping Australians find work in a system that was “ill-equipped” and wasting the time of people who use welfare. Continue reading...

• The BSE Sensex gained 45 points and the Nifty50 climbed above the 24,000 mark on Tuesday, reversing an initial opening in the red. • Market volatility was driven by geopolitical tensions as the US resumed strikes on Iran, though positive developments regarding the conflict's end have sparked rallies. • The current trend is closely tied to fluctuations in crude oil prices, which previously contributed to a significant 1,073-point surge in the Sensex.

• The BSE Sensex surged over 1,000 points to close near 76,500, while the Nifty50 ended above the 24,000 mark, both rising approximately 1.4% on Monday. • The rally was supported by positive global cues and a significant 5% plunge in crude oil prices to two-week lows. • Market sentiment improved as Asian markets rose on hopes for a resolution to the US-Iran conflict, despite President Donald Trump downplaying the chance of an immediate deal.

• The Indian stock market experienced a sharp rally on Monday, May 25, driven by improved global investor sentiment. • The Sensex surged by more than 1,000 points, while the Nifty 50 successfully reclaimed the 24,000 mark. • This growth was triggered by a combination of falling crude oil prices and easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

• A European Audiovisual Observatory panel at the Marché du Film in Cannes on May 21, 2026, analyzed the current state of fiscal incentives and cash rebates in European cinema. • The discussion highlighted diverse national strategies, including Italy's use of project caps and tax credits, and Portugal's enhanced incentive rates for sustainable "green" productions. • Experts noted significant regulatory differences, such as the UK's BFI cultural certification requirements and France's distinct provisions for domestic versus international independent producers.

• Pakistan increased its diplomatic efforts on Thursday to accelerate peace negotiations between the United States and Iran. • The push comes as Tehran maintains a rigid stance regarding the nuclear issue and the U.S. faces internal political instability. • President Trump is dealing with domestic pressure and declining approval ratings ahead of November's midterm elections, largely driven by rising fuel prices.

• GIFT Nifty indicates a positive start for the BSE Sensex and Nifty50 as they enter the final trading session of the week this Friday. • The market is currently navigating volatility driven by high crude oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty surrounding the US-Iran conflict. • Market analysts emphasize that the indices must sustain positions above key resistance levels to confirm a broader, stronger recovery trend.

‘Backward’ photo panned for display of patriarchy, signaling that ‘women’s voices don’t matter in shaping global order’By the time Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met at Beijing’s Great Hall of the People on Thursday, the bilateral had featured all the expected pomp and pageantry: a meticulously choreographed display of Chinese soldiers, children waving American and Chinese flags, and rows of senior officials and the US’s top business executives.Conspicuously absent at the table, however, were women from either delegation – a stark visual that quickly drew criticism from observers who saw it as an unmistakable display of patriarchal power. Continue reading...

King Arthur is said to have transformed into a chough when he died, its red feet and beak representing his bloody endDecades after disappearing from the jagged cliffs around Tintagel Castle on the coast of north Cornwall, a bird with legendary connections to the area has returned.The custodian of Tintagel, English Heritage, and local ornithologists have declared that choughs – charismatic corvids with red beaks and feet – are back. Continue reading...