An internal Microsoft memo outlining a strategy for a new AI tool, “Scout,” to “make people addicted” has reportedly angered CEO Satya Nadella. The document, authored by Omar Shahine and Jakob Werner, detailed a multi-phase launch plan to foster daily user dependence. Nadella has publicly dismissed the “addiction” goal as “nonsense.”
The All India Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has expressed disappointment after actress Shilpa Shinde admitted to making false sexual harassment allegations against a producer. AICWA urged the Maharashtra Chief Minister to take strict legal action, emphasizing the severe damage false accusations can inflict and the need to protect genuine victims.
Barely a month after a crushing assembly defeat, Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress faces its biggest test as a rebellion threatens to split the party. Fifty-eight of its 80 MLAs have rallied behind expelled leader Ritabrata Banerjee, who has been recognized as leader of the opposition, challenging the party’s direction and Mamata’s leadership.
Shreyas Iyer has been appointed captain of India’s men’s squad for the 2026 Asian Games, signaling a shift in leadership. The squad also features the maiden senior T20 call-up for 15-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, whose exceptional performances in the U-19 World Cup and IPL earned him a spot.
Virat Kohli will miss the upcoming Afghanistan ODI series due to a hamstring injury sustained in the IPL final. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar confirmed the setback, stating Kohli might be fit for the England tour starting July 14. Yashasvi Jaiswal has been named as his replacement for the Afghanistan series, which begins June 13.
Mark Cuban advises recent graduates to prioritize small businesses for their careers, highlighting their significant role in job creation. He asserts that AI will empower these smaller firms to compete more effectively with larger corporations, leading to an increased percentage of new jobs originating from them annually.
Rahul, Sudharsan fifties take India to 209/2 at tea ThePrint
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the Economic Advisory Council to discuss strengthening India’s economic growth amidst global uncertainty. The Reserve Bank of India kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, citing geopolitical tensions and inflation concerns, while revising GDP growth and inflation projections downwards and upwards respectively for FY2026-27.
