The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 80955.54, up at 218.03 points or 0.27%, and the Nifty was at 24610.70, up at 68.20 points or 0.28%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 85.92 against the dollar.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) will conduct war exercises along the border areas from 3:30 PM to 9:00 PM. A NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) has been issued in this regard. Notably, these drills follow the completion of ‘Operation Sindoor’. Fighter jets such as the Rafale, Sukhoi-30, and Jaguar will participate, aiming to enhance combat readiness.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally lifted their maiden IPL trophy, fulfilling an 18-year dream. In the 2025 final in Ahmedabad, RCB defeated Punjab Kings in a thrilling contest. Chasing 191, Punjab collapsed under pressure from RCB’s fierce bowling attack. This historic win marks RCB’s first-ever IPL title, sparking celebrations among fans and players alike.
In the IPL 2025 final, RCB posted 190/9 in 20 overs against Punjab. Key contributions came from Kohli (43), Patidar (26), Mayank (24), Livingstone (25), and Jitesh (24). Punjab’s bowlers impressed—Arshdeep took 4 wickets, Jamieson 3, while Vyshak and Chahal claimed one each. Punjab now needs 191 to win the title.
UP CM Yogi has issued key directives ahead of Bakrid to ensure peaceful. The guidelines include a ban on the sacrifice of cows and camels, and a restriction against offering namaz on public roads. Cleanliness must be maintained, sacrifices should be conducted only at designated places without spilling blood into drains.
Kamal Haasan has paused the release of Thug Life in Karnataka after backlash over his remark claiming Kannada “was born out of Tamil.” Despite the Karnataka High Court urging an apology, Haasan refused, citing no wrongdoing. The court warned him about hurting public sentiment. The case resumes June 10.
The coalition government in Andhra Pradesh will complete one year on June 4, 2025. YSRCP chief Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has accused Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu’s administration of neglecting the welfare of the people. In response, Jagan also announced that the public will observe ‘Backstab Day’ on Wednesday.
World Bicycle Day is observed every year on June 3, declared by the UNGA in 2018. The day aims to draw attention to the benefits of using bicycles. Benefits of riding the bicycle include: ★Releases endorphins, ★Reduces cortisol, ★Improves sleep quality, and ★Encourages mindfulness. The 2025 theme is Cycling for a Sustainable Future.
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Dr. Sudesh Dhankhar will visit Chandigarh and Himachal Pradesh from June 5-7. During the tour, he will interact with students and faculty at Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan, which was established in 1985 to advance education and research in horticulture, forestry, and related fields.
TG Minister for Tourism and Culture, Jupally Krishna Rao, stated that the Miss World 2025 event was hosted to boost the state’s tourism sector. He noted that Hyderabad secured the opportunity to host the prestigious event. He also highlighted that the global spotlight on Telangana has increased significantly due to the event.
➢World Bicycle Day, ➢1726: Birth of Scottish geologist and philosopher James Hutton, ➢1924: Birth of Karunanidhi, Former CM of Tamil Nadu, ➢1930: Birth of Indian politician George Fernandes, ➢1956: Birth of former Indian Surinder Khanna, ➢1966: Birth of film actress Radha, and ➢2016: Death of world-famous boxing champion Muhammad Ali.
A man from Tarn Taran, Punjab, Gagandeep Singh, was arrested for sharing sensitive army details during Operation Sindoor with Pakistan’s ISI and Khalistani supporter Gopal Singh Chawla. Police seized his phone with classified info and 20+ ISI contacts. He received payments via Indian channels. An FIR under the Official Secrets Act is filed.
GHMC officials have decided to deploy robotic technology in drainage areas that are unsafe or inaccessible for manual workers in the Greater Hyderabad region. The advanced machines feature a cutting section that uses air pressure to dislodge waste inside the drains. The robots capture images and detect structural defects.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 81492.50, up at 118.75 points or 0.15%, and the Nifty was at 24786.30, up at 69.70 points or 0.28%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 85.50 against the dollar.
President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are expected to speak this week amid renewed tariff tensions. The call aims to address slow progress on a recent trade truce. Meanwhile, a US court battle over Trump’s tariffs unfolds. Talks may tackle critical mineral disputes and deeper concerns about China’s export-driven economic model.