Microsoft has paused hiring for most teams outside its AI division, including cloud and sales, to control costs before its fiscal year ends. This move, impacting non-AI roles, follows significant AI infrastructure investments and a broader HR restructuring. The company is prioritizing AI development while trimming other expenses, awaiting returns on its substantial AI bets.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar defended Congress legislators’ demands for VIP IPL tickets, stating they are entitled to them as government members. He pledged to address the issue with authorities, while another MLA criticized the Karnataka State Cricket Association for allegedly not providing tickets and selling them at inflated prices.
A cricket fan was initially denied entry to the Sheffield Shield final for wearing a “Free Imran Khan” T-shirt, but Cricket Australia later reversed the decision. Authorities clarified that support for the jailed former Pakistan captain is considered a humanitarian issue, not a political one, allowing fans with similar messages entry.
Nepal has a new Prime Minister, Balendra Shah, the nation’s youngest at 35. A rapper-turned-politician and former Kathmandu mayor, Shah assumes office as the Rastriya Swatantra Party leader. His rise signifies a shift, with his confrontational style against the federal government gaining traction. This appointment follows the RSP’s strong performance in recent elections.
Virat Kohli has unveiled a striking new full-sleeve tattoo ahead of IPL 2026, featuring a lotus and peony. This evolving artwork, created by Aliens Tattoo India, symbolizes his personal transformation and journey, with the lotus representing purity and resilience. The design integrates and refines his existing tattoos into a cohesive narrative.
The Pakistan Super League’s 2026 season kicked off with a bizarre incident where the white match ball turned pink due to color transfer from the Hyderabad Kingsmen’s jerseys. Former cricketer Kamran Akmal heavily criticized the league over the poor-quality kits, while captain Marnus Labuschagne expressed his bewilderment at the unprecedented event.
A five-year-old girl from Kanpur gifted a toy bulldozer to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during his morning walk. The Chief Minister accepted the gesture, encouraging the child to study well and play with the toy, calling it an innocent expression of trust.
Aditya Dhar’s espionage epic, ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’, shows no signs of slowing down as it enters its high-stakes second weekend. Starring Ranveer Singh as the covert spy Hamza, the film has officially joined the elite Rs. 1,000 crore global club in just nine days, matching the record-shattering pace of Allu Arjun starrer ‘Pushpa 2.’
Iran accuses the US of dropping anti-tank landmines near a missile facility, causing casualties. Images show BLU-91/B mines, part of the US-made ‘Gator’ system, geolocated near a Shiraz missile base. While the US is the only known possessor, independent confirmation is lacking.
