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Indian markets remained steady near record highs despite rising oil prices due to Iran tensions. Strong corporate earnings, particularly from Dollar Tree and Kohl's, bolstered investor confidence. While some companies faced headwinds from higher fuel costs, others like Snowflake saw significant gains driven by AI growth. Inflation data showed a slight acceleration, impacting Treasury yields.

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The Ranchi Municipal Corporation is accelerating drainage construction and repair work across the city ahead of the monsoon. Focusing on areas prone to waterlogging, the RMC is undertaking new drain construction, widening, connectivity projects, and desilting. Several drain connection projects have been completed, with others currently underway to improve stormwater flow and prevent inundation.

LIC is undertaking a comprehensive review of its substantial real estate holdings, valued at over Rs 60,000 crore, to boost returns for policyholders and shareholders. The insurer is exploring options, including a potential separate subsidiary, to manage these assets more effectively. This strategic move aims to optimize yields from its vast property portfolio.

Indian markets mirrored global trends as US stocks dipped, pressured by rising oil prices and Treasury yields, despite Nvidia's stellar earnings. While AI enthusiasm cooled, a resilient US economy and strong export data from Japan offered some bright spots. However, concerns over geopolitical tensions and inflation persisted, impacting investor sentiment.

Donald Trump lauded AI's economic benefits, citing record job numbers and stock market gains. However, a New York Post report revealed over 52,000 tech layoffs in early 2026, with AI increasingly cited as the cause.

The NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) has slammed the BJP's fuel conservation efforts as mere "publicity" and questioned the Centre's pricing policy. The party argues that symbolic austerity measures won't lower prices, while citizens bear the brunt of rising fuel costs and oil company profits remain high. They demand an all-party meeting on energy security.

US stocks edged higher, nearing record highs as easing bond market pressure and strong corporate earnings bolstered investor sentiment. Treasury yields slightly retreated, offering relief from rising borrowing costs. Oil prices also declined, though gasoline prices continued to climb. Investor focus now shifts to Nvidia's upcoming earnings report.

Starbucks is cutting 300 US jobs and reviewing international corporate roles, marking its third round of layoffs under CEO Brian Niccol. This move, part of a $400 million restructuring, aims to boost profitable growth by sharpening focus and reducing costs. These cuts exclude coffeehouse staff, as the company pursues its 'Back to Starbucks' strategy.

Starbucks has reportedly ditched its AI-powered inventory tracking system after just nine months, citing a need to standardize counting methods. The tool, intended to combat product shortages, allegedly miscounted items. This move comes as CEO Brian Niccol faces pressure to improve profits, with the company also announcing significant corporate layoffs.

Bill Gates' hands-on approach at his daughter's startup highlights a critical leadership lesson: understanding real user interactions is paramount for hyper-growth, not just abstract metrics. By directly engaging with customer service, leaders gain unfiltered insights into product flaws and service gaps, preventing costly churn and ensuring strategies align with authentic consumer needs, not hypothetical ones.

Kolkata Municipal Corporation is reassessing properties linked to Trinamool leader Abhishek Banerjee and his family. The civic body is investigating potential deviations from building plans and unauthorized commercial conversions, aiming to increase property tax revenue. Parallel inquiries are underway for 17 properties, with an estimated Rs 18 lakh in outstanding taxes.

Recent fuel price hikes have ignited debate over oil marketing companies' (OMCs) profits amid the Middle East crisis. Despite a reported Rs 77,821 crore profit for FY26, a closer look reveals thin margins, past losses, and a lag in reflecting current crude price impacts. These profits are crucial for investments and national energy security.

SpaceX is preparing for a historic IPO, aiming for a $1.75-$2 trillion valuation and seeking to raise $75 billion by June 2026. Despite significant revenue growth from Starlink, the company reported substantial losses in 2025 and Q1 2026, largely due to heavy investments in its new AI unit following the xAI acquisition.

Elon Musk's compensation deal with SpaceX reportedly links his pay to colonizing Mars, potentially worth trillions. This structure aims to ensure his long-term leadership and focus on making humanity multi-planetary, rather than short-term financial gains. Musk confirmed the necessity of this approach, emphasizing the mission's immense value and difficulty.

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu warns the AI boom is a massive investment bubble, potentially the largest yet. A viral post claims AI growth relies on 'round trip revenue loops,' where tech giants fund AI startups with cloud credits, which startups then spend on those same giants' servers. This creates inflated revenue and paper profits, mirroring the dot-com crash.