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- MUFG launches new India fund as District shifts to sporting tech
- Martin Scorsese Embraces AI, Teams With Black Forest Labs
- IPL 2026 Prize Money: How Much RCB Earns for a Second Straight Title
- Plum Insurance Rolls Out ₹15 Cr ESOP Buyback for Current and Former Employees
- Orange Cap Winners in the IPL: Complete List from 2008‑2026
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- AIIndia Leads Global AI Adoption at Work, BCG Report Shows
A BCG study cited by The Economic Times finds Indian firms and employees using AI tools more than any other country.
- BusinessAirTrunk to Invest Rs 3 Lakh Crore in India’s Data Centre Market
Data centre specialist AirTrunk announced a Rs 3 lakh crore ($30 bn) investment to build over 5 GW of capacity across India.
- BusinessAirTrunk announces $30 billion data centre expansion in India
AirTrunk, backed by Blackstone and CPPIB, unveiled a $30 billion plan to build new data centres across India, marking one of the country’s biggest digital‑infrastructure bets.
- AIAnthropic Explains What Happens When AI Starts Building AI
Anthropic outlines the risks and opportunities of AI systems that design their own successors, a topic gaining traction in India’s tech circles.
- AIAnthropic warns humans could lose control as AI builds itself
Anthropic cautions that self‑improving AI could outpace human oversight, raising urgent safety concerns.
- MarketsOla Electric raises Rs 780 crore via QIP to shore up cash and market share
The mobility arm of Ola secured Rs 780 crore through a qualified institutional placement, oversubscribed by 56%, as it battles declining sales and high cash burn.
- CricketCummins may skip next IPL due to heavy Australia workload
Australia’s Test captain Pat Cummins is likely to forego the 2027 IPL as a packed international calendar strains his schedule.
- AIAnthropic Calls for Coordinated Pause Plan as AI Risks Escalate
Anthropic warns that unchecked recursive self‑improvement could push AI beyond human control and urges all labs to agree on a joint halt mechanism.
- CricketShaun Tait steps down as Bangladesh fast bowling coach
Australia’s former speedster Shaun Tait resigns after a year to focus on family, just before Bangladesh’s home ODI series against Australia.
- AIMartin Scorsese Embraces AI, Teams With Black Forest Labs
The Oscar-winning director uses Black Forest Labs’ FLUX AI to storyboard his next film, calling the experience creatively freeing.
- AIIndia Ranks Second Globally in AI‑Driven Energy Savings, Samsung Study Finds
A Samsung‑commissioned analysis shows India has moved to the world’s second‑largest position for AI‑enabled reductions in energy use.
- MarketsSensex slips in midday trade as tensions weigh on market
Indian equities fell in a quiet midday session on June 4, 2026, as West Asia tensions and persistent FII selling dampened sentiment.
- AIIIT Delhi and Cadence Launch AI‑Enabled Lab to Boost India’s Semiconductor Talent
IIT Delhi partners with Cadence to open an AI‑driven innovation lab aimed at strengthening India’s semiconductor workforce.
- AIIndian firms get access to Mythos AI, IT sector left out
Cyber, telecom, banking and finance companies in India receive early access to Anthropic's Claude Mythos model while the IT sector remains excluded.
- MarketsKuku Technologies files confidential DRHP for Rs 3,500 cr IPO
Kuku Technologies seeks up to Rs 3,500 crore in its upcoming IPO, targeting a Rs 15,000 crore valuation.
- CricketKohli Ruled Out of India’s Afghanistan ODI Series After Hamstring Setback
Virat Kohli’s hamstring injury, sustained in the IPL finals, forces him to miss the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan.
- CricketKohli and bowlers steer RCB to second straight IPL title
Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 75 and a disciplined bowling display clinched RCB’s back‑to‑back IPL triumph.
- AIAadhaar chief Saurabh Vijay to lead India AI Mission as CEO
Saurabh Vijay, head of the Aadhaar programme, has been given additional charge as chief executive of the government‑backed India AI Mission.
- AIModi’s High-Stakes Push for Sovereign AI Meets Reality Check
India’s drive for home‑grown artificial intelligence confronts funding gaps and a late start in model development.
- EntertainmentPeddi Day 1 Box Office: Ram Charan’s Film Hits Rs 35 Cr Worldwide
Ram Charan’s latest release Peddi earns roughly Rs 35 crore globally on its opening day, according to The Indian Express.
- StartupsVanguard cuts Ola Consumer valuation to $70 million
US asset manager Vanguard slashes the fair‑value of ride‑hailing startup Ola Consumer to about $70 million, a 99% drop from its peak.
- BusinessApple Agrees to Submit India Financials in Long‑Pending Antitrust Case
Apple will provide the Competition Commission of India with detailed financials of its Indian operations, ending a three‑year dispute.
- AIAnthropic expands Mythos access to 150 organisations in 15 countries
Anthropic has opened its Claude Mythos AI model to 150 organisations across 15 countries, including India, marking a major step in its global rollout.
- BusinessRBI denies $12 billion gold sale rumours, confirms reserves unchanged
The Reserve Bank of India refutes reports of a $12 billion gold sale and shows its holdings actually rose.
- BusinessAgilitas Sports Secures ₹225 crore from Nexus and Rainmatter
The sportswear platform raises ₹225 crore to accelerate manufacturing, brand building and offline retail expansion.
- AIIndia Gains Access to Anthropic’s Mythos AI Cyber‑Security Model
India secures rights to use Anthropic’s Mythos, a powerful AI-driven cyber‑security platform, as reported by Business Standard.
- MarketsPrism, Oyo’s Parent, Secures SEBI Approval for ₹6,650 Crore IPO
Prism, the holding company behind Oyo, has received SEBI clearance to raise 6,650 crore rupees in its upcoming public offering.
- StartupsPlum Insurance Rolls Out ₹15 Cr ESOP Buyback for Current and Former Employees
The Bengaluru‑based insurtech startup announced a ₹15 crore employee stock‑ownership‑plan buyback covering 199 staff members.
- BusinessAmazon, Meesho, Swiggy, Zepto and Eternal Launch Digital Commerce Coalition
Five major Indian e‑commerce and quick‑commerce players have formed the Digital Commerce Coalition to address consumer trust, responsible innovation and sustainable growth.
- TechnologyMUFG launches new India fund as District shifts to sporting tech
Japan’s MUFG unveils a fresh fund targeting Indian startups while District pivots toward sporting ventures.
- MarketsSensex, Nifty dip as US‑Iran talks, monsoon concerns and RBI loom
Indian equities slipped lower on June 1 as investors tracked US‑Iran diplomatic talks, monsoon worries and an upcoming RBI policy decision.
- MarketsAnthropic confidentially files IPO papers with SEC amid AI boom
AI giant Anthropic has quietly submitted a confidential U.S. IPO filing, signaling a new chapter for the fast‑growing artificial‑intelligence sector.
- AIAugmont launches India's first AI-powered gold purity machine in Chennai
Augmont introduced a non‑invasive AI system that instantly verifies gold ornament purity at a suburban Chennai outlet.
- AITitan Capital launches Future Indicorns initiative to back AI startups in India
Early‑stage venture firm Titan Capital unveils the Future Indicorns programme to fund AI‑driven startups tackling large‑scale challenges across multiple sectors in India.
- MarketsSimple Energy Secures ₹250 Cr in Debt‑Equity Round Ahead of IPO
Bengaluru‑based EV maker Simple Energy raised ₹250 crore through a mix of debt and equity, positioning the startup for capacity expansion and a forthcoming public listing.
- CricketIndian Team Cricket Schedule After IPL 2026 – Full List of Matches
BCCI releases the complete post‑IPL 2026 calendar, detailing every international fixture, venue and date for the Indian cricket team.
- AISarvam cuts Vision AI prices 67% after 35M docs digitised
Sarvam slashes Vision AI fees by two‑thirds after Indian companies digitise 35 million documents.
- CricketVaibhav Sooryavanshi clinches IPL 2026 Orange Cap, MVP and Emerging Player honors
The 15‑year‑old batter becomes the first player to win the Orange Cap, MVP and Emerging Player awards in a single IPL season.
- AIAI to Turbocharge Patent Creation in India Tech Hubs
Executives say artificial intelligence will speed up patent filing and product development across India's technology hubs.
- CricketIPL 2026 Prize Money: How Much RCB Earns for a Second Straight Title
Royal Challengers Bangalore clinch a back‑to‑back IPL crown and eye the prize money set for the 2026 champion.
