Indian Foreign Exchange LIVE Updates: India’s foreign exchange reserves fall by $4.6 billion

US authorises first COVID-19 shots for children under 5; CDC review is next, reports AP.

Alabama church shooting kills 2, wounds 1; suspect detained

A gunman opened fire at a potluck dinner inside a suburban Alabama church, killing two members and wounding a third before being taken into custody on Thursday, authorities said. Emergency dispatchers got a call at around 6.20 pm reporting an active shooter at Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church in the Birmingham suburb of Vestavia Hills, said Police Capt. Shane Ware. A suspect was detained and the wounded victim was being treated at a hospital, Ware said at a press conference late on Thursday.

India’s foreign exchange reserves fall by $4.6 billion

India’s foreign exchange reserves for the week that ended on June 10, 2022, declined by $4.59 billion to $596.46 billion, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data showed on Friday. The previous week that ended on June 3, 2022, the total foreign exchange reserves were at $601.05 billion. The latest decline in the reserves was on account of a sizable fall in Foreign Currency Assets (FCA), which is a major component of the overall reserves.

China defends ‘zero-COVID’ after US envoy warns of costs

China on Friday defended its tough “zero-COVID” policy after the U.S. ambassador said it was causing serious damage to the global economy and foreign business sentiment. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said the Chinese economy is recovering from the effects of the pandemic and “facts prove” the policy mandating lockdowns, quarantines and mass testing is “suitable for China’s national conditions and has stood the test of history.”

Earthquake of 5.2 magnitude hits J&K

An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 on the richter scale hit Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, officials said. The tremor was recorded at 2:52 pm, the officials said. The epicentre of the quake was at latitude of 36.46 degrees North and longitude of 71.09 degrees East in Afghanistan, the officials said. It hit a depth of 260 km.

Net direct tax collection grows 45 per cent to over Rs 3.39 lakh crore till mid-June: CBDT.

Advance Tax collection for current fiscal rises 33 pc to over Rs 1.01 lakh crore: CBDT.

Ukraine will introduce visas for Russians from July 1: President Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Friday that Kyiv intends to introduce visas for Russians from July 1, four months into Moscow’s invasion of his country. “Ukraine is introducing a visa regime for citizens of the Russian Federation,” Zelensky said on his Telegram account. He said the requirement would take effect on “July 1, 2022”, according to a government decision that he expected “today.”

Mumbai’s COVID-19 test positivity rate crosses 15 pc twice this week

The COVID-19 test positivity rate (TPR) in Mumbai jumped over 15 per cent twice in the current week, civic officials said on Friday, as the metropolis battles a fresh surge in cases after the third wave of the pandemic waned earlier this year. They said TPR jumped to 15.58 per cent on June 14, when 1,724 people tested positive for coronavirus out of 11,065 tests conducted that day and then again on June 16 the rate shot up to 15.11 per cent when 2,366 new patients were detected on the back of 15,656 tests in a span of 24 hours.

HDFC Bank hikes FD interest rates for the second time this week.

Sensex extends losses to 6th session, closes 135 points down

The Indian stock markets’ key indices, Sensex and Nifty, closed in the red for the sixth straight session on Friday dragged by heavy selling pressure in IT stocks and over 6 per cent slump in Titan. The 30 stock S&P BSE Sensex closed 135.37 points or 0.26 per cent down at 51,360.42 points against its previous day’s close at 51,495.79 points. The markets witnessed volatility during the day. The Sensex started the day with a deep cut at 51,181.99 points and slumped to a low of 50,921.22 points in the early morning trade. The markets witnessed volatility in the morning session. The Sensex jumped into positive and touched a high of 51,634.15 points in the morning trade. However, it came under selling pressure again.

India, Indonesia renew deal on visa waiver on diplomatic passports

India and Indonesia renewed the agreement on visa waiver on diplomatic and official passports, said the External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday. This deal was renewed during the 7th India-Indonesia Joint Commission Meeting held in New Delhi. Taking to social media the EAM S Jaishankar tweeted, “Just concluded a productive 7th India-Indonesia Joint Commission Meeting with FM Retno Marsudi. Renewed our agreement on visa waiver on diplomatic and official passports and witnessed exchange of agreements that will further strengthen our counter-narcotics and trade cooperation.”

EAM S Jaishankar met with his Malaysian counterpart Saifuddin Abdullah as the two discussed “enhancing strategic partnership.” at their meeting earlier today

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann on increase in incidents of Khalistan posters appearing in the state

We are also nabbing those involved in it…it’s all politics because some are still wondering how a teacher’s son became the CM and ran the state government effectively.

Sony, Honda sign JV to sell electric cars by 2025

Raja Rao, Superintendent, Gandhi Hospital, on protest over the Agnnipath scheme

1 dead among 13 people who were brought to the hospital. Among the injured, 1 person in critical condition, he received a chest injury. We are examining the remaining in Hyderabad.

Former Union minister and RJD leader Sharad Yadav on Agnipath Scheme

Agnipath scheme not a reform but an “attempt to damage” existing system of recruitment in armed forces, Centre must “revisit” the initiative.

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh granted one-month parole

Youth Congress claims main gate of its office in New Delhi barricaded by police without assigning any reasons, turning premises into “police cantonment; Agnipath Scheme

Bihar Deputy CM Renu Devi

Once 4 yrs are over, ‘Agniveers’ will be having a 12 lakh economic package to start afresh. Priority will be given to them for loans, educational courses, CAPF…Opposition is misleading students & their goons are destroying public property.

The European Commission recommended that Ukraine should be granted EU candidate status, a first step on the long road toward membership for the war-torn country

Covaxin safe for children aged 2-18 years, says Bharat Biotech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

PM Modi will dedicate to the nation the main tunnel and five underpasses of Pragati Maidan Integrated Transit Corridor Project on 19th June at 10:30 am, under Pragati Maidan Redevelopment Project. He will also address the gathering on the occasion.

Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari at the Halwara air base in Punjab

He is visiting 6 forward air bases to explain the details of the scheme to the air warriors. He is presently addressing his troops in Ambala.

SC Judge Justice MR Shah undergoes angioplasty, stable now

IAF chief to visit six forward bases today, address troops explaining details of Agnipath scheme

Haryana minister Anil Vij on ‘Agnipath’ protests

Holding protest demonstrations is a right in a democracy but resorting to arson and violence will not be tolerated. Those found involved in violence will not be spared.

ADG (Law & Order) Prashant Kumar about Agnipath Scheme

India likely to impose ceiling on next season’s sugar exports

Hyderabad Metro Rail and MMTS train services were suspended in Hyderabad following anti-AgnipathScheme violence at #Secunderabadrailwaystation.

China’s national observatory renewed a yellow alert for high temperatures, as heatwaves hit parts of the country

UK government approves US request to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange

Bharatiya Janata Party

They have launched a membership drive to reach out to people who want to join the party for which they will have to scan the party’s QR code stickers near their houses.

Nine trains cancelled and nine trains short terminated due to ongoing student agitation at various stations in the railway zone

Train coaches torched by protesters at Islampur railway station in Nalanda today; Aginpath scheme

Jharkhand High Court defers for June 23 the hearing on PILs pertaining to alleged shell companies related to CM Hemant Soren and owning of mining lease

India’s Reliance considers buying out Revlon in U.S. – ET Now

Sanjay Singh, ADG, Law & Order spoke in relation to Agnipath Scheme

Some anti-social elements have also entered the protests leading to violence. I appeal to all not to take the law into their hands. 24 FIRs registered, and over 125 people detained till now

Bombay High Court dismisses the pleas of Maharashtra Minister Nawab Mallik and former Home Minister Anil Deshmukh

Their permission to cast their votes on June 20th for the MLC polls. Both of them will not be allowed to cast their votes.

BJP announces Gajendra Shekhawat as party’s election management committee convenor

Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on AgnipathProtests

I appeal to the youth to not indulge in violent protests and not damage the property of the Railways.

The CBI raided the residence of a Kolkata-based businessman in connection with the fertilizer scam allegedly involving AgrasenGehlot, brother of Rajasthan Chief Minister AshokGehlot.

Coal India looking at Green Mining options

Strong winds, rain and thunderstorm is possible over north Delhi, Gaziabad and parts of Noida

Strong winds, rain and thunderstorm is possible over north Delhi, Gaziabad and parts of Noida: Delhi Rains

Rajiv Gandhi assassination case: Madras HC refuses to order release of Nalini, Ravichandran

Opposition parties to hold meetings on Presidential polls on 21st June

Opposition parties’ meetings for discussion on Presidential polls, headed by NCP chief Sharad Pawar, to be held on 21st June at Parliament Annexe at 2.30 pm. The meeting will be attended by leaders from 17 parties: Sources

HDFC Life Insurance approves raising of funds worth up to Rs 350 crore

BJP forms a management team for Presidential elections

BJP includes Union Ministers Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, G Kishan Reddy, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Sarbananda Sonowal, Arjun Ram Meghwal, & Bharati Pawar, in the management team for the upcoming Presidential elections.

China stops capacity expansions in some areas for air pollution prevention

China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment prohibits the capacity expansions in steel, coke, cement, refined oil, aluminum, and plate glass(excl. photovoltaic glass) in key areas for air pollution prevention.

Correction in cryptos has some more room to go: CEA V Anantha Nageswaran

Crypto doesn’t have any cash flow backing, hence not an asset. Correction in cryptos has some more room to go, says Chief Economic Adviser, V Anantha Nageswaran

Maha board announced SSC result, 96.94 percent students pass 10th exams

According to the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, 96.94 percent of students have passed the Maharashtra 10th board exams.

Congress delegation to meet President

Congress delegation to meet President Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhawan at 5 PM on Monday, June 20, to bring to his notice the manhandling of and attacks on Congress MPs by Delhi Police: Congress

India prison report: More than 75% of those in jail are not convicts but undertrials

ED sends fresh summons to Rahul Gandhi for Monday

Rahul Gandhi had sought for deferment of questioning to Monday. ED accepted the request last night.

Legislation to curb the practice of wrongly parked vehicles on streets soon: Gadkari

We are contemplating legislation to curb the practice of wrongly parked vehicles on streets, which often results in the clogging of roads: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari

China blocks joint Indian and American efforts to list Abdul Rehman Makki as a terrorist: Sources

China blocks joint Indian and American efforts to list Abdul Rehman Makki, a key member of the LET, as a globally designated terrorist: Sources

Fake call centre busted in Kolkata, 12 held

Sonia Gandhi being treated for respiratory infection along with Covid-19: Congress

Congress President Sonia Gandhi is currently being treated for a fungal infection detected in her lower respiratory tract, along with other post-COVID symptoms. She continues to be under close observation and treatment: Congress party issues a statement

Will unveil regulations to ensure safe digital lending soon: Shaktikanta Das

Convicted godman Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh granted parole