Chevron signs pact with Microsoft for powering its Texas data centre

Chevron and Microsoft have partnered for a 20-year deal to power a Texas data center. The Kilby facility will supply 2.67 gigawatts using GE Vernova and Solar Turbines technology, mitigating grid impact. This collaboration highlights the immense energy needs for AI development, with Chevron leveraging its natural gas resources to meet this growing demand competitively.

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Dealmaking stays strong as startup M&A momentum carries into 2026

Indian startups are experiencing a surge in M&A exits, particularly in consumer, fintech, and ecommerce sectors, signalling a robust recovery in dealmaking. Major acquisitions by L'Oréal and Marico have been the latest in this trend, with strategic buyers increasingly seeking to integrate new capabilities.

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Trump tells Axios he no longer views Anthropic as national security threat

Senior Anthropic technical staff were scheduled to meet with Trump administration ‌officials earlier ⁠this week ⁠to discuss a dispute over foreign access to its most advanced ​AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5. The company last week disabled access ​for all users to those models after Trump ordered Anthropic to block foreign nationals from accessing them.

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NEET UG 2026 begins today: What candidates must carry before entering centres and exam-day instructions

NEET UG 2026 is being conducted today across 5,440 centres in 551 Indian cities and 14 overseas centres. NTA has reminded candidates that entry begins at 11:00 AM and closes at 1:30 PM, with no admission permitted afterwards. Aspirants must carry their admit card, a valid photo ID and two passport-size photographs. The agency has also advised candidates to avoid prohibited items, stay hydrated, reach centres early and rely only on official information.

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UP Police Constable answer key 2026 released at uppbpb.gov.in; objections accepted until June 23

The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has released the provisional answer key for the UP Police Constable Recruitment Examination 2026 conducted for 32,679 posts. Candidates who appeared in the offline examination held on June 08, 09 and 10 can now check their responses and estimate their scores. The objection window is open from June 20 to June 23. The final answer key, after scrutiny of objections, will be used to prepare the recruitment result.

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Meta AI glasses pilot faces privacy scrutiny

Privacy experts are flagging significant risks with Meta's AI glasses pilot for visually impaired citizens in Gujarat. Concerns centre on potential privacy violations for users and bystanders due to always-on cameras, and challenges under India's data protection law. While the technology promises independence, calls are mounting for stringent safeguards against data misuse and unauthorised access before deployment.

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Architect Labs raises $24 million to take on Broadcom, Marvell custom chip business

The company plans to target chip ​companies to ​help accelerate the design process but also software companies ⁠that could use custom chips to make their ​applications run faster or more efficiently, Architect co-founder Ebrahim ​Hussain said in an interview with Reuters.

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