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India’s leading private airlines—IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air—have extended heartfelt solidarity to Air India following the tragic crash of Flight AI 171 near Ahmedabad, which has claimed over 260 lives in one of the worst air disasters in the country’s history.

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, bound for London with 242 passengers and crew, crashed into a medical college complex shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, killing nearly all onboard and several people on the ground.

In an outpouring of support, all three private carriers issued statements on social media platform X (formerly Twitter):

IndiGo said, “We are deeply saddened by the unfortunate incident at Ahmedabad airport. Our thoughts are with the passengers, crew, and their families. We stand united in spirit with Air India in this very difficult time.”

SpiceJet echoed the sentiment, stating, “We are truly saddened by the tragic incident... Our prayers are with the passengers, crew, and their loved ones.”

Akasa Air issued a similar message and, like the other carriers, removed its display picture and header images across social platforms in a mark of collective mourning.

Expressions of grief came from across the corporate and political spectrum. Tata Group, which owns Air India, expressed “profound sorrow” and pledged full support to bereaved families. Gautam Adani, whose group operates Ahmedabad airport, confirmed close coordination with authorities on rescue and relief.

Bollywood actor Salman Khan cancelled a scheduled event, saying, “We are with the country.” President Droupadi Murmu called it a “heart-rending disaster,” while Home Minister Amit Shah and Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu visited the crash site on directions from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The incident triggered immediate ripples in the financial markets: shares of IndiGo fell around 3%, SpiceJet dropped 1.5%, and Boeing—maker of the ill-fated aircraft—saw a 7–9% decline in pre-market US trading.

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) have launched a full investigation. Authorities are analysing black box data, pilot communication logs, and weather conditions at the time of the crash. No preliminary findings have been released yet.

Air India Chairman N. Chandrasekaran confirmed that the airline has activated an emergency response centre and dispatched family support teams to assist next of kin and survivors.

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French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France will soon ban children under the age of 15 from accessing social media platforms, part of a broader push to address growing concerns about the impact of digital platforms on youth and rising violence involving minors.

“I am proposing banning social media for children under 15,” Macron posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday evening. “Platforms have the ability to verify age. Let’s do it.” He added that the law would come into effect in the “coming months.”

The announcement follows similar action in Australia, which earlier this year banned social media access for those under 16. France has joined Spain and Greece in backing an EU-wide framework to regulate children’s access to online platforms, citing growing evidence that social media usage negatively affects young people's mental and physical health. However, Macron said France would proceed alone if the European Union delays action. “We cannot wait,” he told broadcaster France 2.

The French government is also taking steps to address youth violence in the country. In a separate move, Macron said France will impose an immediate ban on the sale of knives to minors. The measure follows the fatal stabbing of a 31-year-old school assistant by a 14-year-old student during a bag search in Nogent in eastern France, an incident that has deeply shocked the nation.

"A 15-year-old will no longer be able to buy a knife online," Macron declared, adding that the government would enforce “massive financial sanctions and bans” on any violations.

Prime Minister François Bayrou confirmed that the decree banning knife sales to minors will be issued within the next two weeks and will take effect immediately. The list will include “any knife that can be used as a weapon,” he said in a televised interview with TF1. Bayrou also called for a trial run of metal detectors in schools to prevent further violence.

Both initiatives—targeting online exposure and physical weapon access—mark a new phase of Macron’s youth safety strategy as France grapples with issues of teen aggression and digital well-being.

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Alphabet Inc's Google said it has resolved a sweeping global outage that disrupted access to several of its services, including Gmail, Google Chat, Meet, Calendar, Drive, and Voice. The issue was resolved for all affected users, the company confirmed in an update, according to media reports.

The outage's effects extended far beyond Google's own platforms. Popular services such as Spotify, Discord, and Snapchat - many of which rely on Google Cloud infrastructure - were also affected, the report added. 

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The disruptions began around 2:30 PM ET on Thursday (12:00 AM IST on Friday) with users across the globe reporting problems on platforms like Gmail, Google Search, Google Maps, Discord, Spotify, Twitch, Snapchat, and Nintendo Switch Online.

Tracking service Down Detector registered over 11,000 reports from India and 10,000 reports from the United States at the peak of the incident.

Google's own advanced services, including Vertex AI and Google Nest, were impacted. Additionally, third-party apps heavily reliant on Google Cloud - such as Character.ai, Rocket League, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, and Anthropic's Claude - suffered significant service outages, the report added.

Cloudflare, a provider of cybersecurity and content delivery services, acknowledged that its systems were partially affected. "This is a Google Cloud outage. A limited number of services at Cloudflare use Google Cloud and were impacted. We expect them to come back shortly," a spokesperson told CNN.

Other internet infrastructure providers, including Shopify, also experienced temporary interruptions as a result of the outage.

Google Cloud engineers identified the root cause by 1:16 PM PT (1:46 AM IST) and began mitigation efforts. While services gradually resumed across most regions, some lingering performance issues persisted in Google's "us-central1" zone for several hours.

Finally, at 9:27 PM ET (6:27 AM IST), Google declared all services fully recovered, "All the services are fully recovered from the service issue," the company stated, adding that a detailed analysis will be shared once its internal investigation concludes.

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Meta has rolled out a new generative AI-powered video editing feature across its platforms, allowing users to transform their short-form videos with just a few clicks. Available through the Meta AI app, the Meta.AI website, and the Edits app, this new tool lets users experiment with creative visual styles using preset AI prompts — no editing experience required.

Designed to be intuitive and accessible, the feature currently supports 10-second video transformations for free, as part of a limited-time offer. Users simply upload a video, browse through more than 50 AI-powered editing prompts, and select one that fits their creative vision. These prompts can completely reimagine a video’s look — whether it’s turning an everyday clip into a vintage comic book, adding dreamy sparkle effects, or applying a video game-inspired aesthetic.

For instance, Meta AI can enhance a gloomy, rainy-day video with soft pearlescent light and dreamy focus, or turn an ordinary street scene into a glowing, neon-lit battlefield. The tool is inspired by Meta’s Movie Gen models and marks a significant first step in the company’s broader plan to bring AI video generation and editing tools across all its apps and products.

Later this year, Meta plans to let users make highly specific edits using their own text prompts — enabling even more customized video transformations alongside Meta AI.

Once a video is edited, users can instantly share it to Facebook, Instagram, or the Discover feed within the Meta AI app and Meta.AI website, making the entire process from creation to distribution seamless.

The new feature is currently available in the U.S. and over a dozen other countries.

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Malini Agarwal, the founder and longtime face of MissMalini Entertainment, announced she is stepping down from her role as creative director, marking the end of a defining chapter in the evolution of one of the country's earliest digital lifestyle brands.

In a statement shared on social media, Agarwal said, “After years of love, laughter and oodles of glam, I’m officially moving on… to begin a whole new adventure.” She added that the brand, which she described as her “soul project,” will now continue under “a content-first company,” calling it the “perfect next step in its evolution.”

The announcement follows the acquisition of MissMalini Entertainment by marketing agency Creativefuel from the Good Glamm Group. According to media reports, the deal was valued at ₹6 crore, and includes the transfer of the brand’s domain and social media assets. The Good Glamm Group, however, will retain the talent management arm of the company.

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MissMalini was acquired by the Good Glamm Group in 2021 and became part of its broader digital media and influencer marketing portfolio, which includes divisions such as Girl Tribe, Ignite Edge, Agent M, and MM Studios.

Agarwal, a prominent figure in the digital media ecosystem, began her career in broadcast and print journalism with roles at MTV Networks India, Channel V, Mid-Day, BBC, and Radio One, before launching MissMalini as a personal blog that evolved into a full-fledged content and influencer marketing business.

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Vijay Mallya, the embattled former liquor baron and founder of the now-defunct Kingfisher Airlines, has once again stoked controversy over the long-running default saga.

In a recent podcast interview with Raj Shamani, Mallya claimed that Indian banks have recovered more than double the original debt owed by him - claims strongly contested by the lenders involved, as per media reports.

"The government of India, Ministry of Finance, has published a report, their annual report, in which they have acknowledged ₹14,100 crore recovered from me. The Union Finance Ministry has confirmed in writing that banks have recovered ₹14,100 crore from me against a DRT (debt recovery tribunal) judgment debt of ₹6,203 crore. Why the blatant discrimination?" Mallya questioned in the podcast interview.

The flamboyant businessman also rejected the popular portrayal of him as a "fugitive", arguing, "“I didn’t run away; I flew out of India on a pre-scheduled visit… I didn’t return for reasons I consider valid. But where is the ‘chor’ coming from?”

The Kingfisher Airlines account was declared a non-performing asset in December 2011. In June 2013, the DRT ruled that Mallya and his airline owed Rs 6,203.35 crore in principal and interest at 11.5%. Since then, interest and penalties have caused the dues to balloon to nearly Rs 17,800 crore, according to banking sources, the report added.

While the Ministry of Finance's FY25 annual report does note that assets worth Rs 14,131.6 crore have been attached and restored to banks in connection with the case, bank executives caution that the actual realised value of these recoveries is significantly lower - around Rs 10,800 crore.

A breakdown of these recoveries include:

- Kingfisher House, Goa - Rs 172 crore (2017)

- Kingfisher House, Mumbai - Rs 52.5 crore (2021)

- Shared in United Breweries and other assets

Banking executives, speaking on condition of anonymity, maintain that approximately Rs 6,900 crore is still owed and that Mallya's portrayal of the Rs 14,100 crore figure as "overpayment" is misleading. The Rs 14,100 crore reflects attached assets, not cash recovered or realised value, the report added.

Mallya, continues to insist that he was always willing to settle the dues in good faith. “Between 2012 and 2015, I made four different settlement offers to the banks... But the banks refused. I believe they were under political pressure to take a hard stance rather than work out a practical solution,” he said. “I gave my personal guarantee… Koyi chor kabhi apna personal guarantee deta hai kya?” Mallya added.

In February 2025, Mallya filed a petition in the Karnataka High Court seeking a full accounting of recoveries and an interim stay on further recovery actions. The court has issued notices to 10 banks, including SBI and Punjab National Bank.

Meanwhile, Mallya's legal battle in the UK continues to go against him. In April 2025 the UK High Court upheld a bankruptcy order tied to his debt owed to the SBI-led banking consortium. Mallya had argued that sufficient recovery had already been made, but the UK court dismissed his appeal, the report added.

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As India’s quick commerce industry surges ahead, driven by a digitally connected population and a mounting appetite for speed and convenience, a growing chorus of concern is beginning to cloud its glossy ascent. At the heart of the controversy: troubling lapses in food safety standards.

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In a high-profile regulatory crackdown, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of Maharashtra suspended operations at several “dark stores” run by leading platforms Zepto and Blinkit, citing poor hygienic conditions, substandard cold storage monitoring, and staff operating without protective gear. The action comes amid a broader investigation into safety violations across the industry’s rapidly expanding network of fulfillment hubs.

What began as isolated complaints is now snowballing into a reputational crisis for the sector, raising urgent questions about the cost of India’s delivery revolution.

“This is not just a blip—it’s a systemic failure,” said Mohit Hira, co-founder of Myriad Communications and venture partner at YourNest. “Quick commerce platforms are leveraging tech to scale at speed, but in doing so, many are circumventing basic food safety norms. In a hyper-connected world, one violation can spark a trust deficit that’s hard to reverse.”

Indeed, violations are stacking up. Last year, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued warnings to state regulators over the sale of near-expiry products via quick commerce platforms. Unscheduled national inspections may follow as regulatory scrutiny deepens.

Consumers have begun voicing frustrations online. In one widely shared LinkedIn post, Hyundai Motor India’s Lalit Devnani recounted receiving an expired ice cream tub from Zepto. The company refunded the product, but did not reimburse taxes and handling fees, he noted. Meanwhile, Bharat Jain, a principal at EFESO Management Consultants, detailed receiving expired dosa batter not once, but thrice, from Swiggy Instamart. “They acknowledged it. They apologized. They even replaced it. But the problem keeps recurring,” he said.

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Such incidents have emboldened critics who say the industry is trading consumer safety for operational speed. “Brands are definitely prioritising convenience and profit over food safety,” said Saurabh Parmar, Fractional Chief Growth Officer said. “I don't think it comes from a deliberate effort to undermine food safety, but just that it's such a competitive space, government regulations for dark stores are not clearly defined," he added.

The numbers underscore the sector’s explosive growth. Quick commerce companies in India operated approximately 1,800 dark stores in FY24. That figure is projected to triple to 5,500 by FY26, according to HSBC Global Research.

But scale may be outpacing oversight.

A recent complaint by a Shiprocket employee exposed price inconsistencies on Blinkit, where the same product listed at different maximum retail prices depending on the user’s location. Blinkit attributed the issue to a technical glitch under investigation.

Further complicating the picture, the All India Consumer Products Distributors Federation (AICPDF) has alleged that some platforms are dumping near-expiry or slow-moving inventory through deep discounting tactics. The Competition Commission of India has requested formal evidence.

Brand experts say these developments risk eroding the very foundation on which quick commerce rests: consumer trust.

“Quick commerce brands are chasing quick turnover, but in doing so, they may be taking shortcuts that are anything but clean,” said Harish Bijoor, a business and brand strategy specialist. “Food safety isn’t optional—it’s existential.”

Recent industry reports signal massive upside. A Chryseum study projects India’s quick commerce market will triple in value from $3.34 billion in 2024 to nearly $10 billion by 2029. Kearney research shows food and household staples are leading categories in the shift to app-based commerce. But when it comes to fresh produce, a number of consumers interviewed by Storyboard18 report abandoning the category entirely, citing “rotten” or “spoiled” items.

Parmar believes rebuilding trust requires not just operational fixes but better communication. “What I'm surprised by is that none of these major businesses have a crisis communication team which takes a more immediate view when a concern like this arises, both from not just from a strategic perspective, but more from a communication perspective".

As the quick commerce sector matures, experts warn that the road ahead must balance speed with safety. If not, a race to the consumer’s doorstep may end in a reputational dead-end.

“In business, the one intangible that makes or breaks a brand is trust,” said Hira. “Lose that, and you’ve lost the market.”

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Another shocking incident of looting hit Los Angeles as masked rioters stormed into a Zara store in a local mall, ransacking the showroom and fleeing with merchandise within minutes. Footage of the incident quickly spread on social media, highlighting the escalating unrest gripping the city amid anti-immigration process.

According to media reports, the viral video shows several men concealing their faces with masks, swiftly clearing out the fashion retailer's inventory. 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Zara store gets looted in Los Angeles amid the ongoing riots against deportations. <a href="https://t.co/PJSj7z33sI">pic.twitter.com/PJSj7z33sI</a>&mdash; Oli London (@OliLondonTV) <a href="https://twitter.com/OliLondonTV/status/1932695538450989236?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

This incident occurred just one day after another widely circulated video showed masked looters targeting an Apple store in the city.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Apple Store in Los Angeles got rapidly ransacked by the usual suspects during Monday night’s insane anti-ICE riot. Mayor Karen Bass has absolutely no control of her constituents. Yet another epic failure by LA’s worst ever mayor.<a href="https://t.co/TkFNUb8tIV">pic.twitter.com/TkFNUb8tIV</a>&mdash; Paul A. Szypula ?? (@Bubblebathgirl) <a href="https://twitter.com/Bubblebathgirl/status/1932402432190927280?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The escalating violence and vandalism have significantly overshadowed the otherwise peaceful protests against increased arrests by U.S. immigration authorities, the report added.

The demonstration began on Friday following intensified raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), authorized under the Trump administration.

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Responding to the unrest, President Trump took the extraordinary measure of deploying federal troops to Los Angeles, despite objections from California's governor. Mayor Karen Bass imposed a curfew from 8 PM to 6 AM (0300 to 1300 GMT), limiting access within a designated area to residents, emergency services, and journalists.

Protests against heightened immigration enforcement have spread nationwide, with major demonstrations occurring in New York, Atlanta, Chicago, San Francisco, and Austin.

In Brookhaven, a suburb of Atlanta, demonstrators waved American and Mexican flags, expressing anger against ICE operations.

As of Tuesday evening, police arrested at least 25 individuals for violating curfew restrictions in Los Angeles. Over recent days, LAPD reported that more than 500 arrests have been made and at least 23 businesses looted overnight Monday alone, the report added.

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Shivnath Thukral, Vice President of Public Policy at Meta India, has announced his departure from the company after a notable tenure of more than seven years. Thukral described the decision as difficult but timely, expressing confidence in the strength of the policy team he leaves behind.

“It is not an easy decision to make,” Thukral said, “but I feel very confident that our policy engagement with stakeholders is at a credible and constructive juncture… I do feel it is a good time to let the engine and the team work on their own.”

During his time at Meta, Thukral played a central role in shaping the company’s public policy narrative in India, a critical market for the tech giant. He was instrumental in building internal systems, engaging with stakeholders across government and industry and steering the company through a complex regulatory environment.

Thukral expressed gratitude to both his team and a host of prominent Meta leaders, including Joel Kaplan, Ajit Mohan, Sandeep Bhushan, Rishi Raj Gupta and Ankhi Das, among others. He also acknowledged the contributions of team members Natasha Jog, Sunil Abraham, and Rishabh Dara.

Thukral said he plans to take a short break to focus on health, running, and family. He hinted at a return soon, teasing that his next chapter may involve “taking India to the world.” Thukral’s departure comes at a time when Big Tech continues to face regulatory scrutiny in India, with data governance, digital competition and content moderation remaining top priorities for policymakers. 

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With the world’s largest digital population and a media economy growing at breakneck speed, India is positioning itself as a formidable force in shaping the future of global entertainment. The upcoming Storyboard18 Digital Entertainment Summit (DES), set to take place on June 27 at The Leela Palace in New Delhi, is the latest sign of the country’s ambitions and rising influence.

Backed by Network18 Group, with flagship coverage from CNBC-TV18, CNN-News18, Moneycontrol and Forbes India, the summit arrives amid a global recalibration of digital power. The event builds on momentum from the government’s landmark World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES), and seeks to define the next chapter of the digital entertainment revolution - one with India at its center.

India’s digital entertainment economy is not just expanding; it's accelerating. With a population that is not only vast but digitally native, the country is redefining how content is created, distributed and consumed. A striking example is the gaming sector, which posted a 23% year-on-year revenue growth in FY2023-24, reaching $3.8 billion. 

That growth isn’t occurring in a vacuum. It is bolstered by a determined government push to make India a global hub for AVGC — Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has cast this sector as central to India’s creative and economic future, pledging support through infrastructure, talent development and policy frameworks aimed at unlocking its full potential.

DES 2025 will convene a powerful coalition of policymakers, regulators, platform leaders, creators and marketers to chart a roadmap for sustainable expansion. Key agenda items include:

Creating a progressive regulatory framework for online gaming

Harnessing artificial intelligence to enhance content creation and gameplay

Monetization strategies for gaming platforms and digital content

Strengthening global partnerships and cross-sector innovation

Enabling creator economies through policy clarity and digital infrastructure

As the lines between technology, content and commerce continue to blur, India’s digital-forward posture gives it an edge in setting trends that resonate far beyond its borders. The country is no longer a passive consumer of global content, it is fast becoming an architect of its next era.

In a world increasingly shaped by digital ecosystems, the nation's leadership in entertainment, powered by data, demographics and ambition, may well define the creative economy of the next decade. The Storyboard18 Digital Entertainment Summit is a signal to the world: the future of entertainment is being scripted in India.

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