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SpaceX lands major AI deal with Google after Anthropic win ahead of IPO
The pact brings another high-profile customer to SpaceX, after Anthropic, strengthening its AI narrative as it targets a $75 billion raise in its upcoming initial public offering
 "SpaceX lands major AI deal with Google after Anthropic win ahead of IPO")
Bill in US Congress seeks to end H-1B visa as route to green card
The proposed legislation also seeks to scrap the optional practical training (OPT) programme, which allows foreign students to work in the US for a limited period after graduation
 "Bill in US Congress seeks to end H-1B visa as route to green card")
Annamalai's political movement crosses over 1 mn registration in 10 hours
BJP members and volunteers offered prayers and participated in special rituals at Kamakshi Amman Temple in Kanchipuram for the success and strengthening of K Annamalai's 'Idhu Namma Iyakkam' movement
 "Annamalai's political movement crosses over 1 mn registration in 10 hours")
US Congress nears approval of $70 bn boost for Trump's deportation agenda
The work of Congress comes at a pivotal time for the Republican president and his party as they face restless voters before the midterm elections
 "US Congress nears approval of $70 bn boost for Trump's deportation agenda")
Delhi saw 543 fire-related deaths between 2019 and March 2026, data shows
The DFS data showed that fire claimed a total 84 lives in 2025-26, 90 in 2024-25, and 77 in 2023-24
 "Delhi saw 543 fire-related deaths between 2019 and March 2026, data shows")
US Defence Dept slashes its religious designations list from 200 to 31
The new list of 31 is down from more than 200 previously recognised traditions that troops could choose from
 "US Defence Dept slashes its religious designations list from 200 to 31")
CBSE extends Class 12 re-evaluation application deadline till June 7
The move comes after several students flagged issues in accessing answer books and applying for verification and re-evaluation on the CBSE's post-result services portal launched on June 2
 "CBSE extends Class 12 re-evaluation application deadline till June 7")
Domestic plants to meet half of India's semiconductor demand by FY35: Meity
NITI Aayog projects that India's semiconductor demand will hit $206 billion by 2035 - a five-fold jump from the estimated $44 billion in FY26
 "Domestic plants to meet half of India's semiconductor demand by FY35: Meity")
Best of BS Opinion: Can India's AI gap be a blessing in disguise?
Today's Opinion page examines AI-driven market exuberance, Dharmendra Pradhan's political prospects, the growing importance of E-E-A-T, and India's deepening urban governance challenge
 "Best of BS Opinion: Can India's AI gap be a blessing in disguise?")
SBI Mutual Fund buys stakes in 2 Adani group firms for ₹5,747 cr
SBI Mutual Fund bought stakes in Adani Enterprises and Adani Energy Solutions worth ₹5,748 crore from GQG Partners through block deals on the NSE
 "SBI Mutual Fund buys stakes in 2 Adani group firms for ₹5,747 cr")
Reserve Bank of India issues advisory for Mythos-related cyber threats
RBI prepared for handling cyber security threats related to Mythos, says DG Swaminathan
 "Reserve Bank of India issues advisory for Mythos-related cyber threats")
Govt's cybersecurity efforts get Anthropic's Claude Mythos boost
Central agencies like I4C and Cert-In, as well as some IT firms, to get limited access for AI model testing and deployment
 "Govt's cybersecurity efforts get Anthropic's Claude Mythos boost")
Putin rejects Zelenskyy's offer to meet, saying he sees 'no point' in it
Putin dismissed Zelenskyy's proposal for direct talks, saying the Ukrainian leader's public appeal made a personal meeting unnecessary and unproductive
 "Putin rejects Zelenskyy's offer to meet, saying he sees 'no point' in it")
India, US may execute 1st phase of bilateral trade pact by mid July: Goyal
India and the US are close to finalising the first phase of their trade pact, with both sides aiming to sign a preferential access agreement by mid-July
 "India, US may execute 1st phase of bilateral trade pact by mid July: Goyal")
Monetary policy: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra's optimism and caution
RBI sees India's economy as resilient, but warns that geopolitical tensions, rising oil prices, inflation risks and a weak monsoon could test growth
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Putin pitches Su-57 stealth jet to India, may agree for co-production
Putin has renewed Russia's offer of the Su-57 stealth fighter and proposed joint production with India amid New Delhi's push to modernise its air force
 "Putin pitches Su-57 stealth jet to India, may agree for co-production")
India's GDP grows 7.8% in Q4 FY26 despite ongoing West Asia crisis
Full-year GDP growth pegged at 7.7%
 "India's GDP grows 7.8% in Q4 FY26 despite ongoing West Asia crisis")
Achieving energy self-reliance is key amid global crises: PM Modi
PM Modi said India has remained resilient through global crises, highlighting self-reliance, energy security and infrastructure-led growth
 "Achieving energy self-reliance is key amid global crises: PM Modi")
Deposit, lending rates harden despite RBI's monetary policy rate pause
Bank lending rates rose in April despite an unchanged repo rate, supported by strong credit demand, while deposit rates continued to soften
 "Deposit, lending rates harden despite RBI's monetary policy rate pause")
NASA reverses evacuation alert order for astronauts aboard space station
NASA ordered ISS astronauts to prepare for evacuation after an air leak worsened in Russia's Zvezda module, before later lifting the alert
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