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Microsoft is investing $17.5 billion in India, its largest investment in Asia, to bolster the nation’s digital infrastructure and AI capabilities. CEO Satya Nadella announced the commitment following a discussion with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aiming to support India’s “AI first future” by developing essential infrastructure, skills, and sovereign capabilities. Source link

Cricketer Smriti Mandhana confirmed her wedding to music composer Palash Muchhal has been called off, urging an end to speculation. Muchhal also stated he has “decided to move on” and warned of legal action against rumour-mongers. Mandhana emphasized her focus remains on representing India in cricket. Source link

Days after a devastating fire at Birch by Romeo Lane claimed 25 lives, authorities demolished a section of the Romeo Lane restaurant in Goa’s Vagator area. The structure, owned by Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, was found to have encroached on the beach. Officials confirmed a 198-square-meter area was cleared. Source link

IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers assures operations are stabilizing after a recent crisis, with refunds issued and flights restored to all 138 destinations. The Civil Aviation Minister holds IndiGo accountable, emphasizing passenger convenience. The DGCA has mandated a 5% cut in IndiGo’s winter schedule due to operational inefficiencies, with further reductions possible as the airline works […]

Pakistan’s 2025 Google searches reveal a keen interest in AI like Gemini and Grok, alongside the latest iPhone 17. Cricket fever dominated with Pakistan vs. South Africa leading the pack. Abhishek Sharma topped athlete searches, while local news focused on socio-economic registries and flood situations. Dramas like ‘Sher’ and ‘Judwaa’ captured viewers’ attention. Source link

Goa nightclub owners, Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, have fled to Thailand following a devastating fire that killed 25 people. Authorities issued a Look Out Circular and are coordinating with Interpol for their arrest. Meanwhile, a third individual, Bharat Kohli, has been apprehended in Delhi and handed over to Goa police. Source link

'Count all VVPATs or revert to paper ballots': SIR showdown in Lok Sabha — who said what Source link

Aditya Dhar’s directorial ‘Dhurandhar’, featuring Ranveer Singh and a stellar cast, has taken the box office by storm, crossing ₹100 crore in its opening weekend. The film witnessed impressive growth, with Sunday collections soaring to ₹43 crore. While Monday saw a natural dip, the movie continues to perform strongly, accumulating ₹129. Source link

IndiGo faces a 5% cut in its winter flight schedule from the DGCA. The airline failed to operate its approved flights efficiently. This reduction impacts high-demand routes. IndiGo must submit a revised schedule soon. Other airlines like Air India and Akasa also saw schedule reductions. SpiceJet, however, increased its operations. Source link

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu stated in Lok Sabha that IndiGo is being held accountable for its operational crisis, with services rapidly stabilizing. He assured that passenger convenience and dignity are being protected, and long-term measures are in place to enhance India’s aviation sector, emphasizing no airline will be permitted to inconvenience passengers. Source […]