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Microsoft is offering buyouts to around 60,000 employees, over a quarter of its workforce, in India, the US, the UK and Canada. HR head Amy Coleman announced the Voluntary Exit Offer in a memo to staff. The package matches standard severance, which can run up to 39 weeks of pay. Xbox, Copilot and Windows teams are eligible, sales is excluded, and the deadline is December.

A young Rohingya woman was trafficked from Bangladesh and confined in Hyderabad for five months. During her confinement, she was raped multiple times by four men, including one who falsely married her. The case came to light when the landlord forced entry to collect unpaid rent. After hearing about the abuse, the woman’s relatives contacted the police for help. Authorities arrested three suspects while the main accused remains at large.

Amazon's engineering executives have revised the guidelines for Software Development Engineers, emphasizing the necessity of achieving tangible results in the real world. They urge engineers to seamlessly integrate AI into their everyday workflows to remain competitive. The communication stresses that making a substantial impact for customers and businesses is crucial, even as tools and methodologies evolve.

Netanyahu calls for a ‘strong, right-wing’ government, rejects reliance on Arab parties and vows to end Iranian threat with Trump; Eisenkot says voters have backed change

After the Houthis announced a missile strike, Brent crude prices jumped to $115 a barrel, intensifying fears of oil supply disruptions from the conflict-laden Middle East. Additionally, a slight uptick in US oil inventories influenced trader responses. With expectations that OPEC+ will stick to existing output targets in their next assembly, the landscape of the oil market remains increasingly intricate, especially with ongoing apprehensions regarding Russian crude exports.

The special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Karnataka resulted in a reduction of 99.76 lakh electors. The final electoral rolls revealed a total of 4.55 crore eligible voters by October 27. Women made up a majority of the electorate, surpassing men by 3.7 lakh. Many electors were marked absent, shifted permanently, or marked as dead and duplicates. The Election Commission processed a net addition of 8.

The brouhaha over Rajkumar Bhati reciting Ambedkar’s vows shows the limits of the SP’s revival of the Lohiate policy of numerical aggregation

The red carpet premiere of 'Ramayana: Rise of a Legend' was held in Los Angeles recently. Leading stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash attended the event dressed in traditional attire. Director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra also participated in the red-carpet event with the cast. The film has generated significant anticipation and will officially release in India on November 5, 2026.

Abhishek Sharma dazzled in the third T20I against New Zealand, smashing 85 sixes in 2026 and breaking Rohit Sharma's former record of 80 sixes from 2023. His scorching performance, scoring 113 runs off 38 balls, led India to a swift victory, as they chased down New Zealand's 199-run target in just 13.2 overs, securing a commanding 3-0 series advantage.

Researchers and professors at the University of Agricultural Sciences Bangalore have identified the small hive beetle as a destructive, invasive scavenger insect that attacks honey bee colonies, bees, honey and pollen

India achieved a remarkable six-wicket victory against New Zealand in the third T20I at Wellington's Hnry Stadium. Abhishek Sharma's impressive 113 runs and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 45 runs set a strong foundation for the win. The opening duo scored a record 118 runs in the first six overs to dismantle New Zealand's bowling attack. India's bowlers effectively executed yorkers to limit New Zealand to 198 runs after 20 overs.

West Indies coach Daren Sammy praised his team's performance in the recent T20I series against India. The West Indies managed a commendable 2-2 draw against the formidable Indian team on their home ground. Sammy emphasized the challenges posed by India's batting power and smaller boundaries during their matches. He acknowledged the progress made by his team despite facing tough opposition.

The Kansas City Chiefs could consider reuniting with Tyreek Hill as they search for wide receiver help before the NFL trade deadline. Injuries to Rashee Rice and Tyquan Thornton have increased the team's urgency, but trade options remain limited. ESPN insider Adam Schefter confirmed Kansas City has contacted teams about receivers. Hill is nearing the final stages of rehabilitation from a serious knee injury, though his recovery and ability to regain peak form remain concerns.