India is committed to strengthening global cooperation to reduce disaster risks, Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, P K Mishra, said on Tuesday. Addressing a meeting of senior officials convened by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction and co-chaired by India and the United Kingdom, Mishra called for stronger infrastructure, better disaster preparedness and effective financing. He highlighted the role of artificial intelligence, machine learning and early warning systems in reducing the impact of disasters. Mishra also urged countries to invest in prevention and recovery plans that address existing risks and protect lives, infrastructure and economic development.  (PC: HT)

US-based data engineering and AI services company Innodata has reportedly laid off nearly 550 employees in India, with further job cuts reported in the Philippines. The layoffs took place on October 26, leaving workers struggling to understand the sudden decision. Employees said their laptops were logged out, official IDs were deactivated and termination emails arrived in their personal inboxes. Some also reported losing access to HR and payroll systems, preventing them from downloading payslips and other documents. A termination email cited a reduction in business assignments and said the decision was unrelated to individual performance. The company has not publicly confirmed the total number of job cuts. (PC: India Today)

Former Miss Switzerland Beatrice Keul has accused US President Donald Trump of raping her in a New York hotel in 1993, according to a report released by Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee. Keul, who was 24 at the time, alleged that Trump assaulted her at the Plaza Hotel, leaving her bleeding and bruised. She also claimed he had promised to help secure her US visa and admission to New York University before the alleged incident. The White House has denied the allegations, calling the report politically motivated. The claims have not been established in court. (PC: NDTV)

A 19-month-old male cheetah cub born to Nirva at Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park is suspected to have been shot after metal pellets were found in its abdomen. The cub was discovered injured on October 25 in the Morena Territorial Forest Division, outside the protected park area. It was rescued and taken for treatment before being shifted to a medical facility in Jabalpur. The State Tiger Strike Force is investigating possible human involvement, while officials examine the circumstances of the injury. If confirmed, the incident would mark the first reported shooting of a cheetah since India’s reintroduction programme began in 2022. (PC: The Indian Express)

A limited ceasefire has begun in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky to allow humanitarian aid deliveries and a planned civilian evacuation on Friday. Residents have faced severe shortages of food, water and electricity, with some reportedly cooking garden weeds to survive. Ukrainian officials and Russia’s Defence Ministry said the truce was being observed. The agreement, which the White House said was secured through US First Lady Melania Trump’s mediation, is expected to remain in place until November 1. Kyiv estimates up to 6,000 people, including 200 children, remain in Oleshky and surrounding areas, amid fears over evacuation safety. (PC: BBC)

Shah Rukh Khan has unveiled a new poster of his upcoming film King, showing the actor with a rose between his teeth, a gun in his hand and flames in the background. Sharing the poster on social media on Tuesday, October 27, the Bollywood star wrote, “Aaj phir yaad aaya… Qaatil nahi… Aashiq hoon.” The line translates to “I remembered again today… I am not a killer, but a lover.” Directed by Siddharth Anand, the action thriller also stars Suhana Khan, Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan and Rani Mukerji. The film is scheduled to release in cinemas on December 24, 2026. (PC: X)

India produced a record-breaking batting display to beat New Zealand by 6 wickets in the 3rd T20I in Wellington on Tuesday, October 27. Chasing 199, India reached 199/4 in just 13.2 overs, taking an unassailable 3-0 lead in the 5-match series. Abhishek Sharma smashed 113 off 38 balls, hitting 9 fours and 11 sixes, and completed his century in just 35 balls. Young opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi added 45 off 19 balls as the pair shared 133 runs. India scored 118 without losing a wicket in the powerplay, setting a new T20I record. (PC: HT)

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday, October 27, temporarily stayed the ‘Leave India’ notice issued to actor Imran Khan, allowing him to remain in the country until November 2. The notice had directed the US citizen, who holds an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card, to leave India by October 28. Khan challenged the order, arguing that it was arbitrary and that he had not participated in the protest cited by authorities. The case relates to a demonstration in Mumbai on October 10 linked to demands for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. The court will hear the matter again on November 2. (PC: NDTV)

Karnataka published its final electoral roll on October 27 after completing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter records. The revised list contains around 4.55 crore voters, down from 5.54 crore before the exercise, a net decline of nearly 99.32 lakh. The Chief Electoral Officer’s office said 1.08 crore enumeration forms were excluded, while 61,867 voters were declared ineligible after notices and hearings. Many names were removed because voters had shifted residence or could not be found at their registered addresses. Eligible voters can check the final roll online and apply for inclusion if their names are missing. (PC: India Today)

Microsoft has introduced a voluntary exit programme for eligible employees in India, the US, the UK and Canada as it continues to invest heavily in artificial intelligence. The offer covers employees at internal level 70 and below in participating teams, with around 60,000 workers globally potentially eligible. The company has not disclosed how many Indian employees qualify. Eligible staff will receive financial support and career-planning resources if they choose to leave. Employees in India reportedly have until December 1 to decide. Microsoft said participation depends on business priorities, customer commitments and workforce requirements. (PC: X)