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Microsoft Layoffs Target Core Engineering Groups as AI Spend Climbs
Microsoft’s latest layoff cycle has rocked the tech industry—not only the size but because of who was impacted. Oddly, it’s the software developers and product engineers, the individuals long regarded as the source of innovation’s lifeblood, who were most impacted. With Microsoft doubling down on artificial intelligence, automation is starting to do more and more of the code-writing. CEO Satya Nadella recently confirmed that as many as 30% of some codebases are now created by AI tools. That is making the company rethink and shrink the number of headcount in traditional engineering positions.
Notably, this round of layoffs also affected project and technical program managers, totaling almost 600 in Washington alone—almost 30% of Washington area layoffs. Microsoft, similar to its tech rivals, is streamlining its traditional positions by directing resources toward AI-powered business units. Even workers previously assigned to AI-related projects weren’t immune, which indicates a larger strategic reorganization. Customer-facing positions such as sales and marketing remained intact.
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Justice B.R. Gavai Sworn in as India’s 52nd Chief Justice
In a first, Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India at a ceremonial function at Rashtrapati Bhavan. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath to Justice Gavai, who becomes the first Buddhist community Chief Justice. His oath, in Hindi, is a testament to his humility and cultural heritage.
Justice Gavai, a Supreme Court judge since May 2019, will remain till November 23, 2025. Warmly welcomed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and other dignitaries during the ceremony, Justice Gavai is known for his bold views and blunt approach and is likely to hear pivotal constitutional issues, such as the Places of Worship Act and the newly amended Waqf Act.
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UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty Steps Down in Company Crisis
UnitedHealth Group ventured into turbulent waters, and it’s taken a high-profile casualty: CEO Andrew Witty. In a surprise development, Witty quit due to personal reasons, as much as the health insurance behemoth is battling record Medicare-related expenses, a highly unusual earnings miss, and brand damage due to the assassination of a top executive. The firm suspended its 2025 financial outlook at the same time, triggering a precipitous 9% fall in its shares.
Stephen Hemsley, the firm’s former CEO from 2006 to 2017, has been brought back to stabilize the ship. Analysts believe the return of a familiar leader signals a strategic course correction. The medical cost overruns, especially in the Medicare Advantage sector, have emerged as a central challenge and will be key to the company’s turnaround efforts in the months ahead.
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Mir Yar Baloch Declares Balochistan Independent, Seeks Delhi Embassy
In a dramatic geopolitical turn of events, Mir Yar Baloch, a prominent leader of the Free Baloch Movement, has announced Balochistan’s independence from Pakistan. Citing decades of state-sponsored persecution and human rights abuses, Baloch’s announcement has gone viral on social media using the hashtag #RepublicOfBalochistan.
In a emotive appeal, he has asked India to permit a Baloch embassy in New Delhi and requested the United Nations to send peacekeepers into the area. Mir Yar’s message—”Tum Maroge Hum Niklenge”—is mobilizing sympathy both on social media and among diaspora groups. His strong assertion comes at a time of increased India-Pakistan tension after Operation Sindoor, adding another layer of complexity to already unstable regional dynamics.
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India Gains Tactical Edge Over Pakistan, States NYT Report
Based on an analysis by the New York Times supported by satellite imagery, India seems to have gained tactical dominance in Operation Sindoor. The report explains how Indian air attacks caused visible destruction on major Pakistani military facilities, such as hangars at Bholari and runways at Rahim Yar Khan. Among the most prominent attacks was the one close to Nur Khan airbase, very close to Pakistan’s nuclear command infrastructure.
Though both nations asserted accuracy in their strikes, the report identifies India’s strategic advantage—especially its capacity to disable Pakistani air defenses and military installations with negligible civilian damage. This evaluation conforms to the Indian military’s position that its actions were targeted and measured, but effective.
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Boycott of Turkey and Azerbaijan Sees Monster Travel Cancellations from India
Indian tourism to Turkey and Azerbaijan has fallen drastically after their open support for Pakistan during recent border tensions. Online travel sites such as MakeMyTrip and EaseMyTrip saw a sharp drop in bookings—up to 60%—and cancellations have increased by 250%. Top travel bloggers and industry associations are backing the boycott, terming it a patriotic move.
Firms such as EaseMyTrip have cancelled offers and are requesting users to cancel non-essential travel to the nations. The symbolic protest demonstrates growing nationalism in the context of Operation Sindoor, and market analysts predict that the trend will damage Turkey and Azerbaijan’s tourism income if tensions persist.
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Bhargavastra: India’s State-of-the-Art Counter-Drone Weapon Revealed
India has launched the Bhargavastra—a indigenous anti-drone system constructed to intercept and destroy drone swarms with precise accuracy. Created by Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited (SDAL), the system successfully tested in Gopalpur with single and salvo rocket tests. Bhargavastra utilizes a two-tiered defense system, using unguided micro rockets and guided missiles to counter varying levels of drone threats.
With modular technology integration and advanced radar systems, Bhargavastra can be deployed even in high-altitude war zones. It is part of India’s “Make in India” initiative, bolstering self-sustained defense capabilities in the wake of increasing drone warfare threats.
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Piers Morgan Criticizes Pakistani Panelist For Osama Bin Laden Comments
In a heated debate on Piers Morgan Uncensored, the British commentator challenged Pakistani comedian Shehzad Ghias Shaikh over statements implying Osama bin Laden was avoiding Pakistani intelligence. Morgan, clearly shocked, called the comments “utterly ludicrous,” highlighting bin Laden’s long-term stay near a large Pakistani military base prior to his killing in a U.S. raid.
Morgan’s response, supported by facts from declassified American intelligence documents, showcased the credibility issue facing Pakistan globally. His remarks rang widely on Indian social media handles, with users hailing the candid fact-check.
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Pakistan to Pay Rs 14 Crore Compensation to Masood Azhar’s Family
Controversy has been sparked in Pakistan as reports indicate that the government might provide Rs 14 crore compensation to the family of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar. The compensation is reported to be for the killing of 14 of his relatives, who were allegedly killed in Indian airstrikes during Operation Sindoor in Bahawalpur.
The news has generated global outrage, considering Azhar’s designation as a UN terrorist. Critics say the action is indicative of Pakistan’s ongoing patronage of terror networks. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s administration is under attack domestically and globally for what many consider to be a horrific endorsement of terrorism.
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₹3,706 Crore Semiconductor Factory Approved in UP’s Jewar
In a huge boost to India’s semiconductor initiative, the Centre has sanctioned a ₹3,706 crore project in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh. The project is a HCL-Foxconn joint venture and is expected to commence production by 2027. The plant will produce display driver chips utilized in smartphones, laptops, automobiles, and so on.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that the factory will provide about 2,000 jobs and will produce 20,000 semiconductor wafers per month. UP CM Yogi Adityanath welcomed the move as a “historic step” to establish India as a world leader in electronics and chip production. The new factory will be set up in the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) area, a developing tech hub in North India.
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