Global outage hits Outlook and Teams, internet renames service ‘Microsoft 364’

A Microsoft outage disrupted Outlook, Teams and Copilot, prompting users to dub Microsoft 365 “Microsoft 364,” joking about downtime. Downdetector recorded worldwide reports in 74 countries within an hour, with Outlook complaints peaking near 140,000. Microsoft said it was rebuilding servers and limiting traffic while investigating recurring failures; the disruption also revived “before GTA 6” memes.

BJP serves show-cause notice to its Tripura MLA over remarks on indigenous communities

BJP issued a show-cause notice to Tripura MLA Tofazzal Hossain over alleged derogatory remarks about indigenous communities’ lifestyles, seeking an explanation within seven days or risking party action. The party warned the comments could harm discipline. A viral video sparked controversy, but HT could not verify it; Chief Minister Manik Saha earlier said Hossain had apologised.

Godrej Properties expands presence in Indore, acquires 31-acre land parcel for plotted development

Godrej Properties acquired a 31-acre site on Indore-Ujjain Road for a plotted residential project with an estimated 0.7 million sq ft of saleable area, its third development in Indore. The community will offer varied plot sizes, infrastructure, recreational spaces and premium amenities. The company cited strong demand, corridor growth and planned metro expansion as signs of long-term potential.

Kidambi Srikanth loses to Koki Watanabe in Kumamoto Masters Japan

Srikanth exited the Kumamoto Masters Japan, losing 22-24, 15-21 to Koki Watanabe after letting a 12-5 second-game lead slip. Watanabe won 16 of the final 19 points to reach the semifinals, denying Srikanth a repeat upset after he beat No. 8 Kodai Naraoka Thursday. The 2021 world silver medallist has reached the US Open final.

Will write to Modi, seek Ninth Schedule cover for enhanced SC, ST quotas: DK Shivakumar

Karnataka will appeal to the Supreme Court and ask Prime Minister Narendra Modi to place enhanced SC/ST quotas under the Constitution’s Ninth Schedule, Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said after the High Court struck them down. The 2022 law raised reservations to 56%, above the 50% ceiling; the state also seeks Rs 1,937 crore in central funding.

K-pop's Stray Kids to take 'RUN IT' tour to North America and Europe in 2027

Stray Kids will take their “RUN IT” tour to more stadiums across North America and Europe in 2027, opening in Seattle on May 16 and visiting Paris, London, Barcelona and Milan’s San Siro. The expansion follows record-setting Billboard success and brings larger venues than in 2025; Lee Know will miss shows during mandatory military service.

Sara Ali Khan channels Princess Jasmine in shimmering powder blue halter-neck kurta and harem pants

Sara Ali Khan is making a strong case for powder blue this festive season as she stuns in an Indo-western ensemble, serving fresh ethnic fashion inspiration. Celebrity fashion stylist Tanya Ghavri took to Instagram on November 12 to share stunning pictures of the actor, who channelled Princess Jasmine vibes in a powder-blue halter-neck outfit. Let's decode her ensemble and pick up some style notes.

Odisha CM launches robotic labs in 807 schools

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched robotics labs in 807 government schools, investing Rs 164.33 crore to give classes 6–10 practical training in robotics, coding, AI, machine learning and 3D printing. At Surabh-2026, he introduced a foundational-learning app and honoured education achievers, with 375 statewide award recipients and annual Odia-study grants for 7,350 students.

Nvidia’s $10bn bet on Anthropic IPO, and chip guarantees behind AI's borrowing

Huang’s resignation from Nvidia puts its $10 billion pledge to Anthropic under scrutiny ahead of the AI company’s potentially record-breaking IPO, raising questions about whether the change affects the deal and its $1.4 trillion valuation. Anthropic could raise $90.4 billion through its share sale and private placement; chipmakers’ guarantees reduce lenders’ risks in financing AI computing.

HT morning brief Nov 13: Nvidia's Jensen Huang resigns; Delhi's air quality 'severe' | Top updates

Delhi’s air quality hit the severe category, with an AQI of 403 Friday morning, as Microsoft’s Outlook, Teams and Copilot faced a global outage drawing about 200,000 reports. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned amid alleged affairs, while Supriya Sule ruled out an NCP merger. India opted to bowl in the fourth ODI, and Pyre reportedly gained 200 screenings after a show-cutting dispute.

BEST signs agreement for 1,500 electric buses; 125 routes set for revival in Mumbai

BEST has signed an agreement to add 1,500 air-conditioned electric midi buses under PM E-Drive, expected to revive up to 125 discontinued routes and expand the network from 400 to 525 routes. First buses arrive in March 2027, with all due by March 2028. Smaller buses will serve narrow roads and connect neighbourhoods with Metro and railway stations.

Beau Jessup’s cause of death unknown as British actress Lisa Maxwell’s daughter dies at 27

Beau Jessup, 27-year-old daughter of British actress Lisa Maxwell, died while pursuing a journalism master’s at Columbia University; her cause of death remains unknown. Columbia confirmed her death and offered support to loved ones. A posthumous interview recalled her journalism ambitions and ventures, from a community baking column to an English-name website for Chinese parents.

Is Mumbai ready for international art?

Art Mumbai’s four-day fair opened with 94 exhibitors, including record 21 international galleries, as six made their India debuts. Galleries are courting cosmopolitan Indian collectors with Asian and global artists, accessible price points and distinctive presentations, while Indian modernists remain central to sales. The event has grown from six international galleries at its first edition.

Keralam to bring in athlete-centric sports bill: Minister Janeesh

Kerala plans to replace sports laws with a comprehensive, athlete-centred bill to improve professionalism and bridge coordination gaps between State Sports Council and Sports Directorate, Janeesh said. The government is increasing incentives and clearing overdue awards; 900 athletes received Rs 1.5 crore, while training support may expand and KSRTC teams may return.

From midfield metronome to managerial casualty: Michael Carrick's United legacy

Michael Carrick’s Manchester United managerial spell ended after a disastrous season left the club 18th, with eight points from ten games and eight winless matches. His interim success secured Champions League qualification, but tactical limitations, weak recruitment and United’s lack of identity contributed to his failure. He leaves behind a celebrated 12-year playing career at Old Trafford.

Sensex, Nifty open negative after gains as markets recover from 2-year slump

India’s Sensex and Nifty were set for a flat Friday opening as steady foreign inflows offset rising Brent crude and elevated domestic inflation, with GIFT Nifty at 25,267.5 at 7:13 a.m. The benchmarks gained 1.1% this week after Thursday advances, positioning them for a third consecutive weekly rise and recovery from nearly two years of underperformance.

Microsoft outage: Outlook, Copilot and Teams services remain disrupted

Microsoft’s global outage disrupted Outlook, Teams and Copilot Thursday, affecting businesses reliant on Microsoft. Downdetector recorded nearly 200,000 reports shortly after 1 p.m. New York time, while Microsoft later cited limited recovery in some regions and said fixes and traffic rerouting were working. OpenAI and Anthropic reported connector problems, and Workhorse postponed its results announcement.

Indore still on top in cleanliness survey, let score sheet be released, says mayor

Indore Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargava says the city remains India’s cleanest, claiming top marks in the 2025-26 survey despite missing the national top three, and urges critics to await the scorecard. Indore ranked second with Depalpur in the new city-pair initiative; Navi Mumbai won. Indore topped the survey from 2017 to 2023 before entering the Super Swachh League.

UP Board Exam 2027: Teachers asked to ensure syllabus completion, focus on revision and regular test

With UP Board examinations starting February 5, 12 to 13 days earlier than last year, Uttar Pradesh has urged teachers, students and parents to work backward from exam dates, finish syllabi early and protect time for revision and testing. A 22-point catch-up plan, daily remedial teaching, peer learning, answer-writing practice and NIPUN assessments aim to address learning gaps after administrative duties reduced instructional time.

Man arrested for stabbing nephew for refusing to bring liquor from market in Gurugram

Gurugram police arrested Raju, 35, for allegedly stabbing his nephew in the head and face with scissors during a dispute over fetching liquor in Sector 28, leaving him injured. The victim fled downstairs to seek help from Raju’s brother, while Raju allegedly threatened to kill him and escaped. He was remanded to judicial custody on Thursday.

Warner disappointed with Cummins, says Australia captain threw Khawaja ‘under the bus’

David Warner accused Pat Cummins of throwing Usman Khawaja “under the bus” after Cummins dismissed Khawaja’s account of the 2018 ball-tampering scandal as “complete and utter nonsense.” Warner backed Khawaja’s autobiography, saying the team knew about the sandpaper scheme, calling the investigation botched, and disclosing that he and his wife lost a baby during that period.

Tea Board panel recommends minimum sustainable price for tea; industry associations welcome move

Tea industry associations welcomed a Tea Board committee recommendation for a Minimum Sustainable Price (MSP), urging government adoption to protect producers, especially small growers, and secure the sector’s future. Tea prices rose 2–3% against input costs’ 10–14%, while wages account for 60% of production costs. Proposed benchmarks would track wage movements and inflation, with periodic reviews.

‘Fight with us instead of making allegations’, Chandra Shekhar Azad asks SP, BSP to join his bloc

Azad invited the SP and BSP into the Samajik Parivartan Morcha, his alliance with AIMIM for Uttar Pradesh’s 2027 election, saying it aims to stop the BJP winning a third consecutive term. He said seat-sharing with AIMIM was settled, promised partners respectable seats and denied claims the bloc would split opposition votes. Both parties won no seats in 2022.

Tea industry bodies back proposed MSP to offset rising costs

Five Indian tea associations backed a Tea Board proposal for a Minimum Sustainable Price (MSP), urging government action as costs outpace returns. The benchmark would track wages and inflation, with periodic reviews. Production costs have risen 10–14% annually, against tea-price gains of 2–3%, threatening growers. India, the world’s second-largest tea producer, produces 1.35–1.4 billion kilograms yearly.

Fast-track courts take 4 years for POCSO cases, says Delhi High Court report

Delhi’s fast-track courts take about four years to dispose of rape and child sexual abuse cases, while 15,890 cases remain pending, including 10,616 POCSO cases, a Delhi High Court report to the Supreme Court says. Monthly disposal averages 4.68 cases per court against the 13.75 benchmark, with forensic-report delays and prosecutor shortages driving the backlog.

Abrasive, arrogant: Pat Cummins addresses 'ugly underbelly' of Australian team in 2018

Australia captain Pat Cummins rejected Usman Khawaja’s claim that the entire Australian team knew of the 2018 ball-tampering plot, while acknowledging a win-at-all-costs culture marked by arrogance and abrasive conduct. He said his captaincy has focused on changing it, and disputed Khawaja’s claim that skin colour cost him the leadership, following revelations in Khawaja’s autobiography.

Kajal Aggarwal recalls near-death experience on Indian 2 set when 100-foot crane crashed next to her

Kajal Aggarwal recalled surviving the 2020 crane collapse on Indian 2’s set, saying an unidentified hand pulled her from a tent moments before the 100-foot crane fell beside her; three crew members died and nine were injured. During a night shoot, she turned back as it fell. Indian 2 later earned ₹150 crore worldwide.

Sharvari takes over the runway in 2 showstopper looks for Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla at Art Mumbai

Sharvari serves not one, but two stunning looks as she takes centre stage as the showstopper for designer duo Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla at Art Mumbai on November 12. The 29-year-old actor graced the runway in two strikingly different ensembles, first dazzling in an intricately embellished mini dress before making a statement in a breathtaking red saree with a contemporary twist. From glamorous embellishments to modern Indian elegance, let’s decode both her showstopper looks.

NITI Aayog praises mobile phone production-linked incentives, says laptop scheme lost time

NITI Aayog says India’s mobile-phone incentive scheme is among the most effective PLI programmes, driving ninefold export growth, sharply lower imports and domestic manufacture of 99.2% of phones sold. Yet gains rely heavily on assembling imported components while local-parts incentives lagged. The report also finds IT-hardware incentives remain nascent after a flawed launch and redesign.

Hannah Storm, Dan Hicks' wife, has vascular birthmark, battled cancer

ESPN host Hannah Storm announced that her husband, NBC Sports announcer Dan Hicks, died at 64 after an acute illness; they had three daughters. The loss comes as Storm recovers from a cancer diagnosis and surgery, after overcoming breast cancer. She founded a charity for children with vascular birthmarks, which she has had since birth.