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Microsoft is cutting 4,800 jobs globally, including 1,600 in its Xbox gaming division, as part of a broader restructuring. The company cited business challenges and competitive pressures, while clarifying that the layoffs are not driven by artificial intelligence replacing employees.

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says electricity, rather than AI chips, has become the biggest obstacle to artificial intelligence development. He urged the United States to modernise its ageing power grid, warning that inadequate infrastructure could hinder innovation and limit wider adoption of AI technologies.

More than 2.5 lakh residents updated their email IDs through the Aadhaar App within two days of the launch of the free facility. The government said the initiative supports Digital India by enabling secure, convenient Aadhaar updates without visiting enrolment centres.

Odisha will install four more Doppler weather radars to enhance forecasting of cyclones, floods and heavy rainfall. The government also reviewed disaster mitigation projects, flood and cyclone shelters, heatwave centres, and El Niño preparedness to strengthen the state's disaster management capabilities

Astronomers have identified TOI-2155b, a rare celestial object about 80.6 times Jupiter’s mass, lying on the boundary between a brown dwarf and a star. Its study could improve understanding of how stars ignite and where the stellar mass threshold begins

Skyroot Aerospace has announced the launch window for the maiden test flight of Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital-class rocket, from Sriharikota between July 12 and August 4. The mission, named Aagaman, aims to capture in-flight performance data and marks a significant milestone for India’s private space sector.

Hyderabad-based start-up Acubiosys, incubated at the Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD), has launched AI-driven, nanotechnology-enabled plant-based medicines for psoriasis and diabetic inflammation.

Anthropic has restored access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models after the US lifted export controls imposed over security concerns. The company introduced stronger safeguards and is working with the US government to expand access while preventing AI jailbreaks

The Finance Ministry’s Expenditure Finance Committee has cleared an outlay of Rs 1.25 lakh crore for India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0, a major expansion from ISM 1.0’s Rs 76,000 crore. The proposal aims to strengthen India’s semiconductor ecosystem, reduce import dependence, and meet up to 75 pc of domestic chip demand by 2030.

IndiGo's Airbus A320 has successfully completed India's first commercial jet landing using the indigenous GAGAN satellite navigation system. The DGCA-supervised demonstration is expected to accelerate the adoption of satellite-based precision approaches, improving safety, efficiency and accessibility across the country's expanding airport network

An Anthropic report analysing 9,700 Claude user interactions found that 93 per cent of AI conversations produced tangible outcomes. Most users reported improvements in productivity, learning and work quality, while frequent AI users also expressed greater optimism about their future careers.

Seconds before the earthquake in Venezuela, millions of Android users received an alert, raising a vital question: Can the smartphone in your pocket save lives?

India and the United States are accelerating cooperation in semiconductors, artificial intelligence, quantum technologies and critical minerals. Senior officials from both countries said the partnership is progressing from policy discussions to concrete projects aimed at strengthening resilient supply chains and technology ecosystems.

ISRO has successfully completed a hot test of its semi-cryogenic engine Power Head Test Article at 175 tonnes of thrust, paving the way for full-capacity testing. The milestone strengthens India's next-generation launch vehicle programme and future deep-space and human spaceflight missions.

OpenAI has announced a limited preview of its GPT-5.6 AI models for trusted partners, with a broader rollout planned in the coming weeks. The company says the models offer improved reasoning, coding and cybersecurity capabilities amid heightened US regulatory scrutiny.

The US government has allowed Anthropic to restore limited access to its Mythos 5 AI model for selected trusted partners after addressing national security concerns, while restrictions on the Fable 5 model remain in place pending further review

OpenAI has delayed the broad release of its new AI model, GPT-5.6 Sol, after agreeing to a vetting process requested by President Donald Trump’s administration. The model will initially be accessible only to a select group of government-approved partners.

The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) has inaugurated the world’s first hydrogen production facility using the Copper–Chlorine (Cu–Cl) thermochemical cycle powered by nuclear heat from the Fast Breeder Test Reactor at IGCAR, Kalpakkam.

Apple has increased the prices of several MacBook and iPad models worldwide, including in India, citing rising memory chip costs driven by AI infrastructure demand. Industry experts say semiconductor shortages and higher component prices are likely to persist for at least two years

OnePlus has launched the Nord Buds 4 in India, featuring up to 52dB Active Noise Cancellation, 54-hour battery life, Bluetooth 6.1, AI-powered features, Spatial Audio, and IP55 durability. The earbuds are priced at Rs 3,299, with a limited-period launch price of Rs 3,099.

An Anthropic artificial intelligence model reportedly identified vulnerabilities in highly sensitive US government computer systems during a joint testing exercise with intelligence agencies. The development has intensified debate over AI regulation, cybersecurity risks and national security safeguards.

India's space economy is expected to expand from USD 8 billion to USD 40-45 billion over the next decade, supported by policy reforms, private sector participation and rising commercial activity. The government aims to increase India's share of the global space economy to 8 per cent

Artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming part of everyday life, helping users with communication, planning, learning and decision-making. As AI tools become more accessible and intuitive, many people are using them regularly without consciously thinking of them as technology.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the Indian diaspora in Paris, announced that India and France will jointly launch the TRISHNA satellite next year to bolster global water and food security.