In a crackdown on criminals, Delhi Police’s west district unit arrested 130 people involved in various street crimes in May, including 15 robbers, 42 snatchers, 17 burglars and 56 thieves.

The police registered more than 81 cases of the Arms Act, Excise Act, Gambling Act, and NDPS Act in the month.

Giving details about the action, the police in a press release said that 25 Proclaimed Offenders (PO) were traced, and a huge recovery of cash, mobile phones, two-wheelers and jewellery was made. It also said that a concerted drive was carried out for action against public drinking and mischief-makers in the area.

In action against street criminals, 11 cases were solved with the arrest of 15 robbers. After 42 snatchers were caught, 32 cases were solved, and recovery of cash, 10 mobile phones, six gold chains and two-wheelers was done.

The Indian stock market opened in the red on Monday following negative cues from the global markets.

At around 9:18 am, Sensex was down 676.86 points or 0.83 per cent at 80,774.15 and Nifty was down 181.15 points or 0.74 per cent at 24,568.25.

Selling was seen in the midcap and smallcap stocks. Nifty midcap 100 index was down 104 points or 0.18 per cent at 57,315 and Nifty smallcap 100 index was trading 69 points or 0.39 per cent lower at 17,813.

In the Sensex pack, HUL, Adani Ports, IndusInd Bank, Nestle, SBI, Eternal (Zomato), Asian Paints and Power Grid were the top gainers. HDFC Bank, HCL Tech, Reliance Industries, Bajaj Finance, Infosys, Tata Steel and Tech Mahindra were the top losers.

According to analysts, the market structure favours continuation of the ongoing consolidation phase.

The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet on Saturday decided to fill 700 posts of Home Guard volunteers in the Home Guards and Civil Defence Department.

It also gave its nod to regularise the services of 203 Panchayat Secretary (Zila Parishad cadre) who have completed two years of contract services as on March 31.

The Cabinet, presided over by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, approved an amendment to the Postgraduate, Specialist Services Policy by withdrawing the mandatory requirement of a one-year field posting before eligibility for Senior Residency at Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital in Shimla and Dr Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College in Tanda.

A government statement said this decision has been taken in line with the policy followed at AIIMS in Chamiyana.

The National Capital Region (NCR) witnessed a dramatic shift in weather on Saturday evening as dark clouds rolled in, followed by strong winds and heavy rainfall.

The sudden downpour brought much-needed relief from the oppressive heat and humidity that persisted throughout the day.

Earlier in the day, the sky across Delhi and adjoining areas remained overcast, with high humidity levels making the weather uncomfortable.

The maximum temperature hovered around 37 degrees Celsius, while the minimum was recorded at approximately 26 degrees Celsius. However, with the arrival of the evening storm, temperatures dipped sharply, making the weather pleasant and significantly cooler.

The state-level function to mark the 11th International Day of Yoga will be held on the banks of the Brahma Sarovar in Kurukshetra in Haryana on June 21 and is expected to see participation from over 1 lakh people. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, yoga expert Baba Ramdev and other dignitaries will participate in the event.

The occasion will also feature an address by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The event is expected to witness participation of 1 lakh people. More than 10 lakh people are likely to participate in district and block-level functions across the state.

Hyderabad-based microfinance company Spandana Sphoorty Financial Limited has reported a net loss of Rs 434.3 crore year-on-year (YoY) for the fourth quarter ending March 31 (Q4 FY25).

This is a sharp reversal from the same quarter previous fiscal (Q4 FY24) when the company had posted a profit of Rs 128.6 crore, according to its stock exchange filing.

The company’s revenue from operations dropped significantly by 38 per cent, falling to Rs 414.8 crore in Q4 FY25 from Rs 669 crore in the same period in previous financial year.

The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) has expressed concern over the recent announcement by US President Donald Trump to double import tariffs on steel and aluminium from 25 per cent to 50 per cent, citing potential disruption to India’s steel and aluminium exports, particularly in value-added and finished steel products and auto- components.

Reacting to the development, FIEO president S.C. Ralhan stated that the proposed increase in US steel and aluminium import tariffs will have a significant bearing on India’s steel exports, especially in semi-finished and finished categories like stainless steel pipes, structural steel components, and automotive steel parts.

Right-handed batter Karun Nair has boosted his case for a selection into the Indian team for the first Test against England, starting in Leeds on June 20, by smashing a delightful double century on day two of the first red-ball game between India A and England Lions in Canterbury.

The start of day two’s play couldn’t have gotten any better for Nair, who resumed from 186 not out, as he swivel-pulled Eddie Jack through the leg-side to bring up his fourth first-class double century, which is also his first 200-plus score for India A. It is his fourth double century in First Class cricket.

Nair’s incredible performance, after coming at number three, will keep think-tank led by head coach Gautam Gambhir interested while sorting out the batting combination for the series against England, which also starts the new World Test Championship cycle for India.

After his 47 turned out to be the key element in Mumbai Indians beating Gujarat Titans by 20 runs in the Eliminator match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow commented that batting alongside veteran opener Rohit Sharma is a pleasure, and called him one of the best players to give a blistering start with the bat.

Playing in his first IPL 2025 game after coming in as a late replacement for Ryan Rickleton, Bairstow shared a blistering 84-run stand off 44 balls for the first wicket with Rohit, who blazed his way to a 50-ball 81, as MI posted a mammoth 228/5.

Real estate company Puravankara Limited has posted a net loss of Rs 88 crore in Q4 FY25, compared to a net loss of Rs 6.7 crore in the same period in previous fiscal.

Revenue from operations also declined significantly, falling 41 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 541.6 crore, down from Rs 920 crore, according to its stock exchange filing.

The company's operating performance took a hit, with EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) declining 73 per cent to Rs 30.5 crore from Rs 113.4 crore in the same quarter last financial year.

As a result, the EBITDA margin shrank to 5.63 per cent, compared to 12.32 per cent in Q4 FY24.