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TCS partners Anthropic to scale enterprise AI adoption

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has partnered with artificial intelligence firm Anthropic to accelerate enterprise AI adoption and strengthen its workforce capabilities.

Under the collaboration, TCS will provide access to Anthropic’s Claude AI platform to 50,000 employees across functions such as engineering, finance, legal, marketing and sales. The companies will also jointly develop AI-powered solutions for industries including banking, healthcare, telecommunications and public services.

TCS said the partnership combines its industry expertise with Anthropic’s advanced AI technology to help clients improve productivity and drive digital transformation. The move reflects growing demand for enterprise AI solutions globally.

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IndiGo clarifies refund dispute

An IndiGo passenger has alleged that she lost nearly ₹40,000 after flight cancellations disrupted her family’s Bali trip. The traveller said she spent around ₹1 lakh on tickets and faced significant deductions during the refund and rebooking process.

The issue gained attention on social media, where she questioned the refund calculations. Responding to the claims, IndiGo said the deductions were due to fare rules, cancellation charges and ticket price differences linked to itinerary changes.

The airline stated that all transactions followed booking terms and conditions and that refund details had been shared with the customer. The incident has renewed debate over airline refund transparency.

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Zepto files updated IPO papers, targets $1 bn fundraise

Zepto has filed updated draft papers with SEBI for its proposed $1 billion (over ₹9,000 crore) initial public offering (IPO), moving closer to a stock market listing expected as early as July. The issue includes a fresh share sale worth about ₹8,010 crore and an offer-for-sale by existing investors.

The company plans to use the funds to expand its dark store network, strengthen technology infrastructure and support growth initiatives. Zepto has reported strong revenue growth amid rising demand for quick deliveries and competes with Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart and BigBasket.

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Noida International Airport ready for commercial take-off

Noida International Airport has moved closer to its commercial launch after successfully completing flight validation and operational readiness trials. Authorities recently conducted a full-scale aircraft turnaround exercise, testing passenger handling, baggage systems, security checks and ground operations.

Located in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, the airport is expected to ease congestion at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport and improve connectivity across the National Capital Region. Surveys indicate growing traveller interest, driven by competitive airfares and convenient access. Officials believe the airport will boost regional economic growth, create jobs and emerge as a major aviation hub in northern India.

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Opendoor exits India, cuts 250 jobs

US-based real estate technology company Opendoor is shutting its India operations, impacting nearly 250 employees as part of a restructuring plan focused on artificial intelligence and operational efficiency.

The company has informed staff that India-based roles will be phased out and moved closer to its main customer base in the United States. Employees affected by the decision will receive severance benefits and transition support.

Opendoor said the move is aimed at simplifying operations and increasing the use of AI tools to automate routine tasks and improve productivity. The company uses technology to streamline home-buying and real estate transactions. The closure reflects changing business priorities and a greater focus on automation.

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Delhi data center fire disrupts Google Cloud services

A fire at a third-party data centre in Delhi disrupted Google Cloud services across parts of India on June 10, affecting network traffic and cloud-based operations.

Users in Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai reported service interruptions, impacting businesses and digital platforms relying on Google Cloud infrastructure. Google said the issue originated at an external facility and teams worked to restore services.

While operations gradually resumed, the incident highlighted the critical role of data centres in supporting India’s growing digital ecosystem and cloud computing infrastructure.

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Elon Musk flags India’s falling birth rate concerns

India’s fertility rate has fallen below the replacement level of 2.1 children per woman, drawing attention from billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk. Reacting to a social media post highlighting the trend, Musk said the decline was particularly notable among educated populations.

According to recent data, India’s fertility rate has dropped to around 1.9, signalling a slowdown in population growth. These falling birth rates are linked to factors such as urbanisation, higher education levels, delayed marriages and greater workforce participation by women.

While lower fertility can ease pressure on resources, demographers warn that sustained declines could eventually lead to an ageing population and labour shortages, challenges already being faced by several developed nations.

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Rajesh Exports under regulatory lens after Sebi order

Rajesh Exports is facing increased scrutiny after a recent Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) order related to alleged financial irregularities. The development could impact the company’s eligibility under the government’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for electronics manufacturing.

The company has denied any wrongdoing and said it is cooperating fully with regulators. Rajesh Exports also informed Sebi that nearly 400 GB of documents submitted during the investigation could not be located by the regulator and will be resubmitted within 15 days.

No final decision has been taken on the company’s PLI status, and the review remains ongoing.

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Wockhardt’s Zaynich becomes India’s first novel antibiotic

Indian drugmaker Wockhardt has achieved a significant milestone with the launch of Zaynich, India’s first fully homegrown novel antibiotic. Developed after years of research, the drug has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), making it the first Indian-discovered and developed medicine to earn such recognition.

Zaynich is designed to combat multidrug-resistant bacterial infections, a growing global health concern. Experts say the new antibiotic could help treat serious infections that no longer respond to existing medicines. The achievement is being seen as a major boost for India’s pharmaceutical innovation, highlighting the country’s ability to move beyond generic drug manufacturing into original drug discovery.

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Lufthansa 787 gear collapse injures staff in Frankfurt

A Lufthansa Boeing 787 Dreamliner experienced a nose landing gear collapse at Frankfurt Airport on June 4, injuring several ground staff members.

The aircraft was undergoing routine ground operations and was scheduled to operate a flight to Los Angeles when the incident occurred. Emergency teams responded quickly, and the injured workers received medical treatment.

Lufthansa confirmed the aircraft was taken out of service for inspection, while the Los Angeles flight was cancelled. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the incident. The extent of damage to the aircraft is still being assessed.