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Why Does Microsoft Outlook Keep Going Down?
Why Does Microsoft Outlook Keep Going Down?
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The November 12 outage began during the US workday and stretched into Friday morning in India. A router change in Madrid in 2023 and a cloud failure in 2025 show how very different problems can leave ...
"He is going through hell": Trump says Jensen Huang is distressed
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In an interview, Trump said he did not know whether Alice Huang’s alleged links to Chinese intelligence had been established. He also backed former Apple CEO Tim Cook as a candidate to lead Nvidia
Inflation Hits 6%. Growth is Likely to Hold Up
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India’s retail inflation hit 6 per cent in October as food and fuel prices rose. Another RBI rate hike is widely expected in December, and strong credit growth suggests the economy can absorb it
Delhi Air Pollution Turns Severe as AQI Hits 402, Thick Smog Cuts Visibility
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Thirty-three of 58 monitoring stations recorded ‘severe’ air quality on Friday morning. A separate analysis found gaps in Delhi’s pollution readings during the Diwali spike
An Arlington Guard Shushed Pete Hegseth’s Group. Why Did He Get a Medal?
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The US defence secretary pinned a medal on Army Specialist Thomas Iglesias at the Pentagon on November 12, a day after the soldier called for silence at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Virginia
Sonam Wangchuk Alleges House Arrest in Ladakh, Says Armed Guards Surround His Home
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The climate activist linked the alleged restrictions to his questions about a delayed inquiry into the 2025 Leh protest deaths and the timing of Ladakh’s council elections
Retail Investors Poured $111 Million Into Nvidia in 30 Minutes. Why Did the Stock Still Fall?
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After Jensen Huang resigned on November 12, US retail traders bought Nvidia shares at a record pace for the opening half-hour. The stock recovered much of its early loss and still closed 4.34% down
Zelenskyy Eyes Biggest Prisoner Swap of Ukraine War After Talks With US Envoys
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After meeting Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Ireland, Ukraine’s president said he wanted Europe to have an equal seat in peace talks. Moscow reiterated its opposition to foreign troops in Ukraine
PM Modi to Attend ASEAN-India, East Asia Summits in Manila From November 16 to 18
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to the Philippines for the 23rd ASEAN-India Summit and the 21st East Asia Summit. The visit will include bilateral meetings with world leaders and a possible i ...
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13 Nov 2026 - Vol 05 | Issue 46

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