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DoorDash in talks to acquire Instacart for $17 billion

DoorDash is in advanced negotiations to buy grocery-delivery platform Instacart in a deal valued at about $17 billion, according to a source. The deal could be finalized as soon as Wednesday, though it is not guaranteed. Instacart's talks with Uber have ended. Instacart's shares rose 8%, while DoorDash shares fell 6%. The acquisition would combine Instacart's marketplace with DoorDash's delivery network.

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Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar Alleges Sting Using Meta Glasses

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar accused an industrialist of attempting a sting operation on him and Kerala CM VD Satheesan using Meta smart glasses. The visitor wore the glasses during meetings with the Congress leaders but not with BJP or NDA state leaders. Shivakumar grew suspicious when the discussion shifted from business to politics and election strategies. No evidence has been publicly shared, but precautionary measures are in place.

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Microsoft Launches Voluntary Exit Offer for Eligible Employees

Microsoft announced a Voluntary Exit Offer (VEO) on October 26, allowing eligible employees in India, the US, the UK, and Canada to voluntarily leave the company with financial support and career planning resources. The program targets employees at job level 70 and below, providing flexibility and workforce adjustment without compulsory layoffs, building on a previous Voluntary Retirement Programme.

Business Standard·

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Ex-Miss Swiss Accuses Trump of Rape at 1993 Plaza Hotel Event

Beatrice Keul, former Miss Swiss, alleges that Donald Trump raped her during a press luncheon at the Plaza Hotel in 1993. She was promised US visa support and educational opportunities but felt lost and afraid. Shortly after, Jeffrey Epstein contacted her with similar offers and invitations to exclusive parties.

Times of India·

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Rupee Falls 7 Paise to 95.22 Against US Dollar in Early Trade

The Indian rupee depreciated by 7 paise to 95.22 against the US dollar in early Tuesday trade, affected by high crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions, and a stronger US dollar ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision. Despite some recovery due to likely RBI intervention, the rupee faced pressure from foreign fund outflows and weak domestic equity markets. It opened at 95.17, briefly improved to 95.11, then declined to 95.22.

Deccan Herald··Mumbai

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Karnataka Officials Say 61,059 Form 7s Auto-Generated Without Grounds

Karnataka Election Commission officials stated that 61,059 Form 7 applications were auto-generated by the electoral system during the Special Intensive Revision process. These forms, digitally signed by Electoral Registration Officers, lacked specified grounds for deletion as voters marked "ineligible" could not be contacted during hearings. Form 7 is used to object to or delete names from the electoral roll. The issue arose just before Karnataka's final electoral roll publication.

Hindustan Times·

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