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Satya Nadella announced Microsoft’s US$ 17.5-billion India investment to expand AI and data-centre infrastructure, including a new Hyderabad cloud region by 2026. After meeting PM Modi, he highlighted sovereign cloud offerings aligned with India’s data-protection regime and stressed strong cybersecurity and resilience

UNESCO on Wednesday inscribed Deepavali on its Intangible Cultural Heritage list, marking a global recognition of one of India’s most celebrated festivals. The announcement came during the ongoing 20th session of the Intergovernmental Committee at Delhi’s Red Fort, the first hosted by India.

IATA chief Willie Walsh says India’s new pilot duty rules are far more restrictive than global norms but should stabilise soon. IndiGo’s recent mass disruptions stemmed from poor planning during the FDTL phase-two rollout, prompting a 10% winter schedule cut

Kerala police are probing the death of 19-year-old Chithrapriya, whose decomposed body was found near her Malayattoor home days after she went missing. Suspects, including her boyfriend, are being questioned as investigators await post-mortem results to determine the cause of death

Amazon will invest more than $35 billion in India by 2030 across AI-led digitisation, exports, infrastructure and job creation. Announced at its ‘Smbhav’ summit, the company aims to boost exports to $80 billion and deliver AI benefits to millions.

US President Donald Trump has again claimed he “ended” the May conflict between India and Pakistan, repeating the assertion at a Pennsylvania rally. India has consistently rejected any suggestion of third-party intervention in resolving the four-day cross-border hostilities.

Meesho shares debuted with over 46% premium on NSE and BSE after its Rs 5,421-crore IPO saw strong 79-times subscription. The company plans to use proceeds for cloud infrastructure, marketing, acquisitions and other strategic growth initiatives

Sensex and Nifty rebounded after two days of declines, rising on value-buying. Several major stocks gained while some lagged. Asian markets were mostly negative, FIIs continued selling, DIIs bought heavily, and Brent crude inched up as previous sessions saw sharp index drops

A radio-collared tigress, Kankati, briefly escaped her 82-sq km enclosure in Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve, causing panic as she crossed a road, but returned later. Forest officials cited monitoring measures, while wildlife enthusiasts blamed inadequate safety and lack of fencing

Goa Police detained Ajay Gupta, co-owner of the ‘Birch by Romeo Lane’ nightclub where 25 people died in a massive fire. With his detention, the total arrests have risen to six, while two key owners remain absconding, allegedly having fled to Thailand.

Delhi saw a marginal dip in pollution levels on Wednesday, with the overall AQI falling from 310 to 269, but air quality remained in the ‘poor’ category. Smog persisted across the city as IMD warned of dense fog and a cold wave.

A Gorakhpur woman sought divorce just three days after her marriage, alleging the groom admitted he was physically incapable of marital relations. A medical report reportedly confirmed he “cannot become a father”, leading both families to reach a police-mediated settlement on returning gifts and expenses.

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The main reason for cancellation or rescheduling of the H-1B appointment is attributed to the US State Department's new social media vetting policy

Tennis Premier League Season 7 opened in Ahmedabad with Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna playing a special exhibition match. Sania, returning after nearly 30 years, teamed with Dan Evans to beat Bopanna and Shrivalli Bhamidipaty, thrilling fans at Gujarat University Tennis Stadium

The IPL 2026 auction will feature 350 players, including 240 Indians, competing for 77 slots across 10 teams. Quinton de Kock is a late addition, while Steve Smith returns to the list. KKR holds the biggest purse at Rs 64.3 crore

Hardik Pandya marked his return with a blazing 59 not out and a key wicket as India defeated South Africa by 101 runs in the opening T20I at Cuttack. Jasprit Bumrah completed 100 wickets as India took a 1-0 lead

Hyderabad shooting mentor Niranjan Reddy, who trained Olympian Gagan Narang and Deaflympics star Dhanush Srikanth, has earned the prestigious ISSF License A certificate in Doha, making him one of only 10 worldwide to achieve this milestone

It has become customary in India to discuss efficacy of safety standards only when a major mishap occurs

Chama Milind, Hyderabad’s left-arm pacer and captain, has led his team to the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Super League phase with five wins from seven matches, continuing his consistent domestic form despite being overlooked for higher-level recognition

Telangana’s Jameel Khan won gold in the traditional weapon category at the International Martial Arts Championship in Toronto, Canada. Competing in the senior black belt division for the 50 years and above age group, he outshone athletes from 30 countries

Donations for a proposed Babri Masjid-style mosque announced by suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir in Murshidabad have touched almost Rs 3 crore. While Rs 57 lakh came through donation boxes, QR-code payments contributed Rs 2.47 crore, his aides said

Andhra Pradesh has set a Rs 10,169 crore revenue target for its Registration and Stamps Department for 2025-26. The State aims to facilitate 15,570 user-friendly registrations through 430 real estate projects and has resolved over 4.5 lakh grievances