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A senior program manager’s post about losing her job at Microsoft midweek is striking a chord across LinkedIn—and raising eyebrows inside tech circles still reeling from ongoing mass layoffs. It wasn’t just the job cut that rattled her. It was how it happened. A last-minute calendar invite from a higher-up. No agenda. Just vague anxiety. Then, the moment an unfamiliar face popped up on screen, it hit her: this was…

Profit-taking knocked the wind out of the markets on Tuesday, but analysts say the Nifty 50 isn’t done just yet. All eyes are now on whether the index holds firm near the 24,400–24,500 support zone, even as geopolitical noise and macro data keep investors guessing. The benchmark Nifty 50 ended Tuesday at 24,578.35 — down 1.39%. Bank Nifty slipped 0.8%, closing at 54,940.80. Pharma stocks held their ground. But IT,…

The Indian Army confirmed on Tuesday that it had successfully intercepted a potential threat near the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district, where residents had reported seeing suspicious drones the previous evening. The army’s statement came hours after multiple drone sightings in the area, which raised alarm among locals. On Monday evening, the sky over Samba lit up with red streaks, followed by loud explosions, leaving residents on…

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh convened a high-level meeting on Tuesday to review the ongoing security situation along the India-Pakistan border. The meeting, which included the chiefs of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, came amid escalating tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. Defence Minister’s Review of Border Situation Amid Ceasefire Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the nation on Monday, which delivered…

Satellite images from May 10, 2025, reveal significant damage at several Pakistani military air bases after India launched targeted strikes in Operation Sindoor. The strikes, which followed three days of escalating hostilities, appear to have rattled Pakistan, prompting its government to seek a ceasefire. Pakistan’s Key Air Bases Suffer Devastating Strikes India’s precision missile strikes on May 8-10, 2025, targeted 11 of Pakistan’s military air bases, leaving extensive damage at…

In a dramatic turn of events, Edan Alexander, an Israeli-American soldier, has been released by Hamas after 583 days in captivity. The 21-year-old’s release marks a moment of profound emotion for his family, who had been anxiously waiting for this moment since his abduction in October 2023. Alexander was taken from his military base near the Gaza border during the deadly Hamas-led attacks on October 7, 2023. As the final…

Australia’s Liberal Party installs its first-ever woman leader, as Labor celebrates a stronger-than-expected second-term win under Anthony Albanese. The shake-up comes just days after the federal election delivered a sobering loss for conservatives, with voters pushing back on Trump-style politics. Now, with Sussan Ley at the helm, the Liberals are trying to course-correct and reconnect. Albanese Sworn In, Labor Seals Historic Second Term Australia’s center-left Labor Party didn’t just win…

Asian stocks soared on Tuesday as optimism surrounding the US-China trade truce boosted investor sentiment. With major gains in Japan and Australia, markets are riding high after a positive showing on Wall Street. The US-China trade truce is a major turning point for global markets. US-listed Chinese stocks surged by 5.4%, their best performance in over two months, following the announcement of a dramatic tariff reduction by both countries. This…