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Disney is in the middle of massive theme park expansions at their resorts around the world. They have committed to spending $60 billion over the next decade expanding the Disney theme parks and cruise line. Now, a new theme park that was thought to be in active development, but that was never announced, has been shelved.

Yes Bank has denied reports of a $3.4 million (around Rs 32 crore) cyber fraud involving government accounts, stating that its systems remain secure and it has suffered no financial losses. The bank has termed the report published by The Banker factually incorrect and sought a retraction.

According to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, IIT Delhi recorded an AQI of 488, followed by ITO at 455, Anand Vihar at 419, Rohini at 413 and Rajokri Border at 402, all falling in the severe category.

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Adobe's APAC AI adoption report highlights India as a global AI innovation hub, with 63% of Indian creatives identifying as AI Innovators and Adobe expanding local investments via the IndiaAI Mission

Bharti Airtel Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal has urged India to retain control over satellite internet shutdown mechanisms, citing national security concerns. He called for domestic monitoring, secure gateways and multiple service providers as India prepares satellite broadband regulations.

Survivors of the fatal bus-truck collision in Assam have alleged that the passenger vehicle was overloaded, carrying nearly 60 people against its capacity of around 30, and travelling at nearly 100 kmph before entering the wrong lane.

Microsoft has apologised for a major global outage affecting Outlook, Teams, OneDrive and other services, clarifying that a technical issue during a network capacity upgrade caused the disruption. The company ruled out a cyberattack and AI agents as the cause

Preetika looked resplendent in a red bridal outfit, while her husband wore white. However, the actor blurred her husband's face, explaining that she wanted to keep the wedding private, as it was a personal and sacred occasion.

The company investigated the authentication issues, deployed a fix and subsequently marked the login outage as resolved. However, some services continued to experience degraded performance, while a separate disruption affected the Microsoft 365 connector.

Gold and silver prices remained under pressure on November 13, hovering near their 52-week lows for the third consecutive session. A stronger US dollar, rising US Treasury yields and expectations of a possible Federal Reserve interest rate hike in December weighed on precious metal

. Emergency ambulance services are free, while non-emergency transfers cost 2,500 per trip. Blinkit has also operationalised its second ambulance training academy in Horamavu and is hiring paramedics, ambulance pilots and General Duty Assistants.

With GTA 6 release just around the corner, users could not help but joke that we got another Microsoft outage before the game's release. Meanwhile, others urged Microsoft engineers to take their sweet time fixing the issue so they could keep dodging work.

Jensen Huang admitted having an affair in a statement on November 8, issued after reports emerged about his relationship with Alice Huang. He did not identify the woman by name. Days later, he resigned from Nvidia after 33 years at the company he co-founded.

Hours after recovering the bullet-riddled bodies of two Special Police Officers (SPOs) in Kishtwar's Dachhan area, Jammu and Kashmir Police released posters of three wanted terrorists and announced a cash reward of Rs 30 lakh for information leading to their arrest. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha condemned the killing of the two policemen and expressed condolences to their families.

NPCI's UPI scheme details incentives for QR codes, soundboxes and transaction growth among small merchants in India. It will run for three years from the date UPI MDR takes effect.

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The Enforcement Directorate has arrested former Pathankot ADC Kuldeep Singh and stone crusher operator Nipun Mahajan in a money laundering investigation involving alleged illegal mining and fraudulent transfer of 92 acres of shamlat land. An IIT Ropar survey reportedly estimated illegal excavation worth Rs 367.5 crore across seven sites.

Ahead of his November 21 Ahmedabad concert, Diljit Dosanjh has been asked to avoid performing four songs allegedly promoting alcohol, drugs and violence. Meanwhile, bomb threats targeting three banks and Indore's Mayor's Secretariat have triggered heightened security ahead of his November 15 concert.

Huang's deep technical expertise, innovation-driven culture and leadership style have made him difficult to replace. With nearly 60 executives reportedly reporting directly to him, finding someone who can maintain this structure is another challenge.

It calls for scientifically driven officer selection, cognitive assessments, continuous professional development, AI-enabled simulations and stress-management training to strengthen decision-making, adaptability and leadership under pressure.

Some employees joked about getting an unexpected early weekend, switched to Slack and resorted to phone calls. The outage also brought Microsoft's recent layoffs and workforce restructuring back into focus, although there is no evidence linking the job cuts to the technical disruption.

Sensex fell 450 points to 81,457.74 while Nifty slipped to 25,117 amid weak global cues. Realty and auto stocks declined as inflation concerns and profit-booking weighed on markets.

Downdetector says disruption spread to 74 countries within about an hour. Microsoft says its fixes have not worked as expected. Outage tracker Downdetector logged more than 800 problem reports from India this morning.

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has claimed that he was placed under house arrest a day after announcing an indefinite dharna against the decision to hold LAHDC elections during winter. Amid the controversy, the Ladakh administration has banned rallies, protests, dharnas and hunger strikes in Leh and Kargil during the Model Code of Conduct for municipal elections.

Families of victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, along with DSGMC members, burned a copy of Sonia Gandhi's memoir 'Belonging: A Journey of Love' at Delhi's Rakab Ganj Gurdwara on Thursday. The protest was triggered by her remarks describing the riots as a ragic and shameful chapter in India's history

Samreen Kaur's reported engagement to Indian cricketer Arshdeep Singh has brought renewed attention to her past association with Ashish Chanchlani. Social media users have revisited their old collaborations and interactions, bringing back discussions about the dating rumours that once surrounded them.

A new Covid-19 variant, PJ.2.1, first detected in Canada in May 2026, has spread to the US, Europe and parts of Asia. Preliminary research suggests it may enter human cells more efficiently due to increased ACE2 receptor binding.

Restaurants across India are raising menu prices by around 5-10% as rising input costs squeeze their profit margins. Restaurant operators say expenses on dairy products, food ingredients and fuel have increased by 15-20% over the past six to eight months, prompting businesses to pass on part of the additional costs to customers.

Kareena Kapoor faced backlash after Madhya Pradesh Congress spokesperson Abbas Hafeez reportedly served a legal notice to her stylist, Rhea Kapoor, over a pendant allegedly featuring Ayat-ul-Kursi, a Quranic verse, worn by the actress during Diwali celebrations.

Lori Mills, wife of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, has come into the spotlight following reports surrounding his alleged infidelity and public admission of being unfaithful. The couple met as engineering students at Oregon State University in the early 1980s and married in 1985.

The Pannun lawsuit summon tests the boundaries between international justice, sovereign immunity, national security and the responsibilities of a rising power.

In a series of posts on X on November 11, Durov made light of the espionage allegations surrounding Huang, suggesting that technology executives who are not attracted to Asian women are missing out on dating opportunities supposedly arranged by intelligence agencies.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has resigned with immediate effect after leading the company for 33 years. CFO Colette Kress has been appointed interim CEO while the board searches for a permanent successor. His departure comes amid controversy surrounding reports of two extramarital affairs

Former Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah has termed the recent Kulgam and Kishtwar terror attacks an eye-opener for those claiming normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370. He also urged Pakistan to shun terrorism and initiate dialogue with India while clarifying his controversial remarks at a recent Baramulla rally.

Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan attended the event alongside Danube Group Founder and Chairman Rizwan Sajan, Managing Director Adel Sajan and filmmaker Karan Johar, who hosted the evening. The launch marked the second collaboration between the Bollywood superstar and the Dubai-based developer.

From joking about the delayed delivery to fans searching for Saif ka Ghee on Blinkit and Swiggy, the actor's association with Gowardhan has become a pop-culture talking point. The buzz has also brought attention to Parag Milk Foods, the company behind Gowardhan Ghee.

Gold and silver prices declined on November 12, 2026, amid a stronger US dollar and concerns over further US interest rate hikes. Gold bullion was quoted at Rs 1,39,510 per 10 grams, while silver stood at Rs 1,83,010 per kg.

Broader markets outperformed, with the Nifty MidCap 100 rising 0.85% and SmallCap 100 gaining 1.12%. Realty stocks led sectoral gains with a 4% rally, while auto stocks remained under pressure. Analysts maintained a positive outlook, identifying 25,000 as immediate Nifty support and 25,500 as resistance.

Apple has reportedly laid off hardware programme managers as part of efforts to reduce management layers and streamline its engineering operations. Companies are reviewing workforce structures, reducing costs and adapting to changing business priorities, including the growing use of AI.

Old videos showing Microsoft employees enjoying free meals and workplace perks have resurfaced online amid discussions around the company's Voluntary Exit Offer, sparking fresh debate about corporate culture and job security.

Delhi's Diwali PM2.5 levels may have been 49% higher than official figures, reaching an estimated 400 g/m, according to a CREA analysis of missing monitoring data. Bengaluru also witnessed a sharp rise in pollution, with its AQI peaking at 141 during the three-day Deepavali period, compared with 98 last year.

A DJI Matrice 300 drone was recovered by the BSF from an agricultural field near the international border in the Samba district following a suspected drone sighting. The device has been sent for forensic examination to establish its origin, ownership, and possible flight history.

Mother Dairy also announced it was raising the prices of milk Rs 2-4 per litre, with the revised rates set to come into effect on Thursday. The biggest market for Mother Dairy, which is owned by the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), is Delhi-NCR.

Anirudh Ravichander and Kavya Maran's Greece wedding pictures have taken social media by storm, with the couple embracing dreamy pastels, earthy browns and bohemian glamour. A viral video from the sangeet ceremony shows Rajinikanth dancing to 'Manasilaayo' from the 2024 film Vettaiyan, composed by Anirudh.

Three members of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's family work at the chipmaker amid reports that its board is reviewing his future. Daughter Madison is a senior director in product marketing, son Spencer works in robotics, and son-in-law Nico Caprez is a vice-president. None has been named his successor.

ITC has increased the price of Gold Flake Premium cigarettes by Rs 10 per pack, taking the MRP to Rs 135. With 10 cigarettes in a pack, the cost of one cigarette now stands at Rs 13.50, up from Rs 12.50.

In a significant political development in Kashmir, Ruwa Shah, granddaughter of veteran separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani, is reportedly in talks to join the PDP. The development comes more than two years after she publicly distanced herself from separatist ideology and pledged allegiance to the Constitution of India. PDP president Mehbooba Mufti has welcomed the possibility, while the BJP has termed the reported move an eye-opener for the youth of Jammu and Kashmir

The bullet-riddled bodies of two Special Police Officers (SPOs), who went missing while proceeding for duty in Kishtwar's Dachhan-Marwah belt, were recovered from a forest area on Thursday. Their service rifles are also missing, raising suspicion of a terrorist ambush. Security forces have launched an intensified operation to track down the perpetrators.