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## Latest articles

- [Kerala fact-checks expose fake offers hurting shoppers](https://businessleaders.in/business/kerala-fact-checks-expose-fake-offers-hurting-shoppers/) — Business, 2026-06-01. Kerala fact-checks show how fake retail offers, fuel shutdown rumours and travel claims can distort household decisions and dent trust in brands.
- [Colombia Runoff Pits De la Espriella Against Cepeda](https://businessleaders.in/international/colombia-runoff-pits-de-la-espriella-against-cepeda/) — International, 2026-06-01. Colombia heads to a tense June 21 runoff as Abelardo de la Espriella leads Ivan Cepeda and President Gustavo Petro questions the count.
- [Gulf tensions push up risks for Indian travellers](https://businessleaders.in/travel/gulf-tensions-push-up-risks-indian-travellers/) — Travel, 2026-06-01. US-Iran strikes are raising concerns for Indian travellers as Gulf air routes, ticket prices, crude costs and shipping lanes face fresh uncertainty.
- [BCCI Tightens IPL Hotel Access Over Honey-Trap Risk](https://businessleaders.in/sports/bcci-tightens-ipl-hotel-access-over-honey-trap-risk-2/) — Sports, 2026-06-01. BCCI has warned IPL teams about honey-trap risks, unauthorised hotel access and possible leaks, issuing stricter rules for players and staff.
- [Hindi Film Reviews Show Viewers Facing Content Glut](https://businessleaders.in/entertainment/hindi-film-reviews-show-viewers-facing-content-glut/) — Entertainment, 2026-06-01. The latest Hindi review slate shows a crowded film and streaming market where viewers face more choice, but not always clearer quality.
- [Vaxfab Enterprises Rallies as FY26 Profit Jumps 523%](https://businessleaders.in/finance/vaxfab-enterprises-rallies-fy26-profit-jumps-523/) — Finance & Markets, 2026-06-01. Vaxfab Enterprises hit a 52-week high on the BSE after FY26 profit rose 523%, even as the broader market fell sharply.
- [India Clears 10-Coach Hydrogen Train Trial in Haryana](https://businessleaders.in/business/india-clears-10-coach-hydrogen-train-trial-haryana/) — Business, 2026-06-01. Indian Railways has approved a 10-coach hydrogen train trial on the Jind-Sonipat route, testing clean fuel on a practical corridor.
- [Hormuz risk puts India's fuel prices on fresh alert](https://businessleaders.in/international/hormuz-risk-puts-india-s-fuel-prices-fresh-alert/) — International, 2026-06-01. Iran's reported halt in US talks raises Strait of Hormuz worries, exposing India to costlier crude, shipping pressure and inflation risks.
- [Gulf Tensions Put Indian Flights and Fuel Costs on Alert](https://businessleaders.in/travel/gulf-tensions-put-indian-flights-fuel-costs-alert/) — Travel, 2026-06-01. Fresh US-Iran strikes test a fragile Gulf ceasefire, raising risks for Indian airlines, oil buyers, exporters and summer travel plans.
- [AI Rally Lifts Nasdaq as Oil Jump Tests Investors](https://businessleaders.in/finance/ai-rally-lifts-nasdaq-oil-jump-tests-investors/) — Finance & Markets, 2026-06-01. US futures rose as AI-linked shares kept Wall Street firm into June, even as higher crude and Middle East tensions tested investor confidence.
- [Wall Street futures climb as AI rally draws investors](https://businessleaders.in/finance/wall-street-futures-climb-ai-rally-draws-investors/) — Finance & Markets, 2026-06-01. US stock futures rose as AI enthusiasm lifted Nasdaq and S&P 500 sentiment, even with higher oil prices and continuing West Asia tensions.
- [Israel Warns Beirut as South Lebanon Towns Evacuate](https://businessleaders.in/international/israel-warns-beirut-south-lebanon-towns-evacuate/) — International, 2026-06-01. Israeli strike threats against Beirut and evacuation orders in south Lebanon raise risks for oil, shipping and Indian workers in the region.
- [Gulf tensions threaten India fuel and flight costs](https://businessleaders.in/travel/gulf-tensions-threaten-india-fuel-flight-costs/) — Travel, 2026-06-01. Fresh US-Iran strikes are testing a fragile Gulf ceasefire, raising risks for Indian fuel prices, airline routes and exporter shipping costs.
- [Sensex, Nifty Fall as Midcap Selloff Hits Portfolios](https://businessleaders.in/finance/sensex-nifty-fall-midcap-selloff-hits-portfolios/) — Finance & Markets, 2026-06-01. Sensex and Nifty slipped 0.74% on Monday as midcap and smallcap shares fell harder, with FPI selling and weak global cues hurting sentiment.
- [Israel Widens Lebanon Push After Beaufort Castle Seizure](https://businessleaders.in/travel/israel-widens-lebanon-push-after-beaufort-castle-seizure/) — Travel, 2026-06-01. Netanyahu has ordered Israeli troops to move deeper into Lebanon after seizing Beaufort Castle, raising new doubts over a six-week ceasefire.
- [US-Iran strikes put Gulf oil routes on edge for India](https://businessleaders.in/international/us-iran-strikes-put-gulf-oil-routes-edge-india/) — International, 2026-06-01. US and Iranian strikes have raised Gulf tensions, putting oil routes, shipping costs and the safety of Indian workers in West Asia under watch.
- [Gulf tensions test US-Iran truce as strikes resume](https://businessleaders.in/travel/gulf-tensions-test-us-iran-truce-strikes-resume/) — Travel, 2026-06-01. Fresh US and Iranian strikes near key Gulf oil routes are testing a fragile ceasefire, with risks for fuel prices, airfares and shipping costs.
- [US-Iran strikes raise oil and shipping risks for India](https://businessleaders.in/international/us-iran-strikes-raise-oil-shipping-risks-india/) — International, 2026-06-01. US and Iran traded military strikes after a drone incident, raising concerns for India over oil prices, Gulf shipping lanes and workers.
- [Israel Pushes Deeper Into Lebanon After Castle Capture](https://businessleaders.in/travel/israel-pushes-deeper-into-lebanon-after-castle-capture/) — Travel, 2026-06-01. Israel has seized Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon and ordered a deeper ground push, raising risks for civilians and regional travel.
- [NSE volume surge puts JP Power, Voda Idea in focus](https://businessleaders.in/finance/nse-volume-surge-puts-jp-power-voda-idea-focus/) — Finance & Markets, 2026-06-01. Heavy trading in JP Power, Vodafone Idea, Suzlon and Ola Electric came as Nifty stayed rangebound before RBI policy and crude oil worries.
- [Israel Expands Lebanon Push After Beaufort Castle Capture](https://businessleaders.in/travel/israel-expands-lebanon-push-after-beaufort-castle-capture/) — Travel, 2026-06-01. Israeli forces seized Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon as Netanyahu ordered a deeper push, despite a ceasefire and rising casualties.
- [Sensex Slide Puts June Market Open Under Pressure](https://businessleaders.in/finance/sensex-slide-puts-june-market-open-under-pressure/) — Finance & Markets, 2026-06-01. Indian shares face a cautious Monday start after Sensex and Nifty fell sharply, with oil, geopolitics, FPI flows and RBI signals in focus.
- [Ukraine Says It Hit Russian Sites 1,200 Km Inside](https://businessleaders.in/international/ukraine-says-hit-russian-sites-1-200-km-inside/) — International, 2026-06-01. Kyiv says strikes hit Russian refineries and military sites up to 1,200 km inside Russia, raising fresh risks for oil, shipping and defence supplies.
- [Israel Expands Lebanon Offensive After Castle Capture](https://businessleaders.in/travel/israel-expands-lebanon-offensive-after-castle-capture/) — Travel, 2026-06-01. Israel's seizure of Beaufort Castle signals a deeper Lebanon push, raising fresh risks for West Asia stability, air travel, fuel costs and Indians abroad.
- [Vaibhav Suryavanshi Joins IPL 700 Club In Uncapped First](https://businessleaders.in/sports/vaibhav-suryavanshi-joins-ipl-700-club-uncapped-first/) — Sports, 2026-05-31. Vaibhav Suryavanshi crossed 700 runs in the IPL season, becoming the first uncapped player to reach the mark and joining elite batters.
- [Gill's 47-ball ton powers Gujarat into IPL final](https://businessleaders.in/sports/gill-s-47-ball-ton-powers-gujarat-into-ipl-final/) — Sports, 2026-05-31. Shubman Gill hit a 47-ball century as Gujarat Titans chased 215 against Rajasthan Royals to reach the IPL 2026 final in Ahmedabad.
- [Tiny Tom stays guarded as Ansiba row heads legal](https://businessleaders.in/entertainment/tiny-tom-stays-guarded-ansiba-row-heads-legal/) — Entertainment, 2026-05-31. Tiny Tom gave a guarded response in Kochi after Ansiba Hassan accused him of damaging remarks and signalled legal action in the AMMA dispute.
- [Bobby Deol Denies Clash With Alia Bhatt on Alpha Set](https://businessleaders.in/entertainment/bobby-deol-denies-clash-alia-bhatt-alpha-set-2/) — Entertainment, 2026-05-31. Bobby Deol rejected rumours of a fight with Alia Bhatt on the Alpha set and praised her preparation for the YRF spy universe film during his interview.
- [Dua Lipa Marries Callum Turner In London Ceremony](https://businessleaders.in/entertainment/dua-lipa-marries-callum-turner-london-ceremony/) — Entertainment, 2026-05-31. Dua Lipa has reportedly married British actor Callum Turner in a quiet London civil ceremony at Old Marylebone Town Hall.
- [Lokmat App Pushes Regional News to Mobile Readers](https://businessleaders.in/entertainment/lokmat-app-pushes-regional-news-mobile-readers/) — Entertainment, 2026-05-31. Lokmat's mobile app blends regional news, city updates, sports, cinema and alerts as the media group courts younger digital readers in India.
- [8th Pay Panel Salary Hike Faces Centre's Fiscal Test](https://businessleaders.in/finance/8th-pay-panel-salary-hike-faces-centre-s-fiscal-test/) — Finance & Markets, 2026-05-31. Central employees await the 8th Pay Commission as unions seek a higher fitment factor, while the Centre weighs salary relief against fiscal cost.
- [BoE official sees tokenised deposits eclipsing stablecoins](https://businessleaders.in/finance/boe-official-sees-tokenised-deposits-eclipsing-stablecoins/) — Finance & Markets, 2026-05-31. Bank of England's Megan Greene says bank-backed tokenised deposits could challenge stablecoins as faster payment systems improve.
- [Fed rate bets put Wall Street rally in focus for India](https://businessleaders.in/finance/fed-rate-bets-put-wall-street-rally-focus-india/) — Finance & Markets, 2026-05-31. US payrolls, tech earnings and AI events will shape Fed rate expectations this week, with knock-on effects for Indian equities, the rupee and oil.
- [RBI Eyes Polymer ₹100 Notes To Cut Printing Costs](https://businessleaders.in/finance/rbi-eyes-polymer-100-notes-cut-printing-costs/) — Finance & Markets, 2026-05-31. RBI is exploring polymer banknotes as cash use rises, aiming to make notes last longer, resist damage and reduce India's printing bill.
- [Five IPOs to open as CMR Green leads Rs 631 crore week](https://businessleaders.in/finance/five-ipos-open-cmr-green-leads-rs-631-crore-week/) — Finance & Markets, 2026-05-31. Two mainboard and three SME IPOs open between June 1 and 9, with CMR Green's Rs 631 crore issue testing investor appetite after a quiet spell.
- [RailTel Q4 Profit Growth Puts Railway Stocks in Focus](https://businessleaders.in/finance/railtel-q4-profit-growth-puts-railway-stocks-focus/) — Finance & Markets, 2026-05-31. RailTel led railway PSU Q4 earnings with 25% profit growth, stronger revenue and wider margins, drawing investor focus within the rail stock pack.
- [Crude Rebounds As US-Iran Truce Talks Hit Hurdles](https://businessleaders.in/finance/crude-rebounds-us-iran-truce-talks-hit-hurdles/) — Finance & Markets, 2026-05-31. Brent crude moved back above $92 as uncertainty over a US-Iran truce and Strait of Hormuz operations renewed pressure on fuel-linked costs.
- [Volatile markets push retail investors toward patience](https://businessleaders.in/finance/volatile-markets-push-retail-investors-toward-patience/) — Finance & Markets, 2026-05-31. Indian retail investors are shifting from quick gains to earnings, valuations and patience as months of market volatility test portfolios.
- [Reliance Leads ₹1.54 Lakh Crore Slide In Top Stocks](https://businessleaders.in/finance/reliance-leads-1-54-lakh-crore-slide-top-stocks/) — Finance & Markets, 2026-05-31. Seven of India's ten most valued firms lost ₹1.54 lakh crore in market value last week, with Reliance Industries seeing the sharpest erosion.
- [Gold, Silver Prices Drop Sharply In Bengaluru](https://businessleaders.in/business/gold-silver-prices-drop-sharply-bengaluru/) — Business, 2026-05-31. Bengaluru gold rates fell for a third straight day, with 24-carat gold down Rs 2,230 per 10 grams and silver cheaper by Rs 10,000 per kg.
- [Surat drone makers scale up as Army demand jumps](https://businessleaders.in/business/surat-drone-makers-scale-up-army-demand-jumps/) — Business, 2026-05-31. A Surat drone unit's quick Army order signals a wider defence manufacturing opportunity for Gujarat suppliers amid rising demand for low-cost drones.
- [October 13 Horoscope Signals Work Gains For Aries](https://businessleaders.in/business/october-13-horoscope-signals-work-gains-aries-3/) — Business, 2026-05-31. Pandit Narendra Upadhyay's October 13 horoscope points to work gains for Aries and steady prospects for Taurus, with caution on money and reputation.
- [Omar warns govt delay may prolong LG rule in Kashmir](https://businessleaders.in/business/omar-warns-govt-delay-may-prolong-lg-rule-kashmir/) — Business, 2026-05-31. Omar Abdullah says delaying government formation in Jammu and Kashmir could help BJP keep power with the Lieutenant Governor after counting day.
- [Israel Hits Hezbollah Sites After Haifa Missile Barrage](https://businessleaders.in/business/israel-hits-hezbollah-sites-after-haifa-missile-barrage-2/) — Business, 2026-05-31. Hezbollah fired 135 missiles towards Haifa as Israel struck more than 120 sites in Lebanon, raising fears of a wider West Asia conflict.
- [Israel's Lebanon ground push faces Hezbollah test](https://businessleaders.in/business/israel-s-lebanon-ground-push-faces-hezbollah-test-2/) — Business, 2026-05-31. Israel's ground operation in southern Lebanon faces early resistance from Hezbollah, with eight soldiers killed and terrain raising risks of wider war.
- [Viral WhatsApp hoaxes target shoppers and flyers](https://businessleaders.in/business/viral-whatsapp-hoaxes-target-shoppers-flyers/) — Business, 2026-05-31. Viral fake offers and travel alerts around Lulu, petrol pumps and Air India show how WhatsApp rumours can mislead shoppers and disrupt brands.
- [Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 97 Powers Royals Playoff Win](https://businessleaders.in/business/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-s-97-powers-royals-playoff-win/) — Business, 2026-05-31. Teen batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed 97 off 29 balls as Rajasthan Royals beat Hyderabad to reach IPL Qualifier 2, lifting his season sixes tally.
- [Suryavanshi powers Rajasthan Royals into Qualifier 2](https://businessleaders.in/business/suryavanshi-powers-rajasthan-royals-into-qualifier-2/) — Business, 2026-05-31. Vaibhav Suryavanshi's 97 off 16 balls lifted Rajasthan Royals to 243 for 8 and a 47-run playoff win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL.
- [Gill Ton Sends Gujarat Titans Into IPL 2026 Final](https://businessleaders.in/sports/gill-ton-sends-gujarat-titans-into-ipl-2026-final/) — Sports, 2026-05-31. Shubman Gill's 104 off 53 helped Gujarat Titans chase 215 against Rajasthan Royals and set up an IPL 2026 final with RCB in Ahmedabad.
- [Solapur Creator Rohini Paradhye's Death Sparks Debate](https://businessleaders.in/entertainment/solapur-creator-rohini-paradhye-s-death-sparks-debate/) — Entertainment, 2026-05-31. Rohini Paradhye's death by suicide has renewed concern over the pressures of regional social media fame and the lives behind viral reels.
- [Indiabulls Board to Weigh Fundraise After Stock Rally](https://businessleaders.in/finance/indiabulls-board-weigh-fundraise-after-stock-rally/) — Finance & Markets, 2026-05-31. Indiabulls will consider raising capital for itself and subsidiaries on June 3, as investors weigh dilution risk after a sharp monthly stock rally.
- [Pravin Tarde Recalls Sai Tamhankar Help In Australia](https://businessleaders.in/business/pravin-tarde-recalls-sai-tamhankar-help-australia/) — Business, 2026-05-31. Pravin Tarde said Sai Tamhankar helped him during an Australia awards trip after he lost a bag carrying his cash and clothes abroad.
- [Myanmar blast kills dozens in rebel-held Shan town](https://businessleaders.in/international/myanmar-blast-kills-dozens-rebel-held-shan-town/) — International, 2026-05-31. An accidental explosives blast in Namhkam, Shan State, killed at least 46 people and injured around 70, with rescuers still searching rubble.
- [Israel Expands Lebanon Push After Taking Beaufort Ridge](https://businessleaders.in/travel/israel-expands-lebanon-push-after-taking-beaufort-ridge/) — Travel, 2026-05-31. Israel says it captured Beaufort Castle and nearby ridge positions in southern Lebanon as Netanyahu orders troops to move deeper despite a ceasefire.
- [Treadmill's Prison Past Offers India a Fitness Lesson](https://businessleaders.in/health/treadmill-s-prison-past-offers-india-fitness-lesson/) — Health & Fitness, 2026-05-31. A look at the treadmill's prison origins shows why India's fitness culture should favour sustainable movement over punishment-style workouts.
- [Teen Vaibhav tops IPL run chart after final rivals fail](https://businessleaders.in/sports/teen-vaibhav-tops-ipl-run-chart-after-final-rivals-fail/) — Sports, 2026-05-31. Vaibhav Suryavanshi finished IPL 2026 with 776 runs as Gill and Sudharsan fell short in the final Orange Cap chase.
- [Hindi films lean on stars as fresh stories run thin](https://businessleaders.in/entertainment/hindi-films-lean-stars-fresh-stories-run-thin/) — Entertainment, 2026-05-31. Recent Hindi film and streaming reviews show producers leaning on known faces, while uneven scripts and familiar plots keep the market searching for
- [Globe International Faces Margin Test After Q4 Profit Drop](https://businessleaders.in/finance/globe-international-faces-margin-test-after-q4-profit-drop/) — Finance & Markets, 2026-05-31. Globe International Carriers saw revenue rise in Q4, but profit fell year-on-year, putting margins and Monday trading interest in focus.
- [India Clears Hydrogen Train For Haryana Rail Route](https://businessleaders.in/business/india-clears-hydrogen-train-haryana-rail-route/) — Business, 2026-05-31. Indian Railways has approved a 10-coach hydrogen-powered train for the Jind-Sonipat route, with green hydrogen storage planned at Jind.
- [Prince Yadav stuns Kohli with rare IPL chase duck](https://businessleaders.in/sports/prince-yadav-stuns-kohli-rare-ipl-chase-duck-2/) — Sports, 2026-05-31. Prince Yadav bowled Virat Kohli for a duck in RCB's chase against Lucknow, marking Kohli's first IPL chasing duck since 2017.

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