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Microsoft has unveiled its first voluntary retirement program, offering eligible US employees a package including five years of healthcare coverage (one fully paid), cash severance up to 39 weeks' pay, and accelerated stock vesting. This initiative aims to reduce headcount ahead of the new fiscal year, following recent layoffs and executive departures.

Every conflict leaves behind more than tactical outcomes; it generates a blueprint for future preparedness. Operation Sindoor, when examined through a structural and doctrinal lens, reveals a decisive shift in how India must think about air power, attrition, industrial capacity, and integrated warfare. Its most enduring lessons lie not in what was achieved, but in what must now be built.

Former England captain Alastair Cook defended his advice to Jacob Bethell regarding IPL opportunities, emphasizing the need for game time over just learning from top players. Cook acknowledged Bethell has since played more, but reiterated that public criticism of the IPL is unlikely due to financial incentives and career implications, suggesting both viewpoints can be valid.

“Those who aided the BJP in the Rajya Sabha polls were exposed through Right To Information (RTI). No one in my party will act against the organisation,” said J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah

The cinematic blockbuster 'Raja Shivaji', featuring Riteish Deshmukh in the lead, is smashing records at the box office, raking in over Rs 57 crore. With impressive collections of Rs 4.25 crore on its sixth day alone, the film has silenced critics who questioned Deshmukh's ability to embody Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, inviting large crowds to experience his gripping portrayal. Read on to know more in detail.

Locked in a prestige battle with Congress’s Kamal Dewan, Outgoing Sonipat Mayor Rajiv Jain said he was relying on his public image and the work done during his nine-month stint as mayor after winning the bypoll in March last year

Pakistan Cricket Board is under financial strain. It is seeking billions in unpaid dues from various entities. This includes Pakistan Super League franchises and broadcast partners. Some franchises have cleared their dues but are awaiting their revenue share. A major rights holder owes a significant amount. This situation is impacting the board's financial records and operations.

In a significant political maneuver, Nishant Kumar, the offspring of Nitish Kumar, is poised to enter Bihar's cabinet under the leadership of CM Samrat Choudhary. This swift advancement into the realm of governance aligns with JD(U)'s call for equitable representation alongside the BJP.

This directive came amid concerns over law and order in parts of the State, with the Election Commission closely monitoring the situation

Suvendu Adhikari’s personal assistant Chandranath Rath was shot three times by unidentified gunmen in Madhyamgram area of the North 24 Parganas district

The police traced the call to a person in Sion; the individual has been detained for questioning and authorities are trying to establish why the call was made