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Get the appGetMicrosoft has closed The Garage, its 17-year-old innovation lab known for hackathons and maker spaces. The program was a central hub for employee-driven innovation and was visited by CEO Satya Nadella to observe employee projects. The shutdown has caused frustration among some employees, especially amid concerns about AI spending priorities.
The Times of India·
BusinessPhoto: NDTVRBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra clarified at the NDTV World Summit 2026 that he cannot comment on Tata Sons' specific listing case but outlined the rules for mandatory stock market listings. He explained that core investment companies (CICs) classified in the RBI's upper layer must list if they are non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) with access to funds. Restructuring to avoid listing is not acceptable if the company meets these criteria.
NDTV··New Delhi
PoliticsPhoto: News18 HindiCongress has demanded that Prime Minister Modi keep Parliament and the nation informed about the recent tensions between Indian and Chinese troops along the Arunachal Pradesh LAC. Leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Jairam Ramesh cited recent statements by the ITBP DG to press the government for transparency regarding the situation at the border.
News18 Hindi·
SportsPhoto: Hindu SportChiara Tamburlini maintained her lead at the Hero Women’s Indian Open after day two at DLF Golf and Country Club in Gurugram. She scored 71 on day two for a total of 138. Pranavi Urs stayed close with a two-under 70, tied second alongside Magdalena Simmermacher. Local favorite Vani Kapoor also returned to contention in the challenging conditions.
Hindu Sport··Gurugram
PoliticsPhoto: Hindustan TimesThe Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested Satyendra Kumar, a proclaimed offender in Bihar's fodder scam, after over 25 years on the run. Kumar was named in a 2001 charge sheet but absconded, prompting a permanent arrest warrant. Traced to Nepal through surveillance and intelligence, he was caught traveling by train from Guna to Lucknow in India.
Hindustan Times··Lucknow
PoliticsPhoto: NDTVUS First Lady Melania Trump announced she secured a localized ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the war-torn city of Oleshky, starting October 29. She highlighted the dire situation and her role in enabling humanitarian aid and evacuations. Her office also noted her efforts in reuniting 34 children separated by the war, some abducted by Russia. No confirmation yet from Moscow or Kyiv.
NDTV··Oleshky
The Times of India·
Microsoft has closed The Garage, its 17-year-old innovation lab known for hackathons and maker spaces. The program was a central hub for employee-driven innovation and was visited by CEO Satya Nadella to observe employee projects. The shutdown has caused frustration among some employees, especially amid concerns about AI spending priorities.
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