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Dell's strict return-to-office mandate classifies workers as 'hybrid' or 'remote,' affecting promotions. CEO Michael Dell previously supported remote work culture but now emphasizes in-person connections for innovation, leading to employee frustration and concerns about collaboration.

CM Siddaramaiah addresses Bengaluru's severe 500 MLD water scarcity, sourcing 2,600 MLD daily from Cauvery, borewells with a 500 MLD shortfall. Water reserves in KRS, Kabini seen as adequate till June, with ongoing efforts to manage the crisis effectively.

CEO Elon Musk said his ketamine prescription was beneficial for Tesla's investors in a video interview with former CNN anchor Don Lemon posted online on Monday. Musk said the drug helps him manage a "negative chemical state" similar to depression in the interview conducted this month that also touched on politics, content moderation on X and Tesla.

There is more to the elegant Indian opener than the feat of leading Royal Challengers Bangalore to the WPL title in New Delhi on Sunday night. It wouldn’t be out of place to say Smriti Mandhana is a seasoned campaigner. At 27, she has proudly worn the Indian cap for 11 years, playing six Test matches, 82 ODIs and 128 T20Is.

In Kukrail forest, a forest official was attacked by a smoking couple, leading to a police case. The woman bit his ear during the confrontation, resulting in hospitalization for Vikas and a manhunt for the assailants.

Congress cadres in Lucknow anxiously await candidate announcement for 17 seats with Samajwadi Party, facing declining vote share and challenges in retaining Rae Bareli. The party's fate hangs in the balance as BJP strategically targets a 'Congress Mukt UP'.

Gujarat University's NRI Hostel guidelines emphasize safety, ban misconduct, ragging, overnight stays, personal appliances. Focus on well-being, illegal occupants reduction, group clashes prevention, aligning with other universities and recent context.

Infosys founder N R Narayana Murthy (77) recently gifted 15 lakh shares (0.04% stake in Infosys, valued at Rs 240 crore) to his four-month-old grandson Ekagrah. This generous act has now made Ekagrah, the youngest member of the Infosys promoter group. Following this gift, Murthy's ownership in the company has decreased to 0.36%. The shares transfer was disclosed through a stock exchange filing.

MNS chief Raj Thackeray, accompanied by his son Amit, arrived in Delhi on Monday for a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. This development comes as BJP's Maharashtra core committee members are already present in the capital. While Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis had previously voiced challenges in accommodating MNS, sources suggest that the central leadership may be considering accommodating Raj Thackeray.

Enforcement Directorate implicates K Kavitha, linking Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and state's former minister Manish Sisodia in a liquor policy scam. AAP denies allegations, citing a lack of evidence and political bias. ED claims obstruction during searches, revealing significant 'proceeds of crime' in the excise case.

CBI anticipates arresting high-profile persons in Delhi excise policy case. Manish Sisodia's bail plea opposed. Trial delays highlighted. Recent articles cover SC hearings, CEC selection, and SBI electoral bonds compliance for political funding transparency.

In Meerut, a drunken UP police head constable shot and killed government teacher Dharmendra Kumar from Chandauli district while transporting answer sheets. The victim's family is expected to file a complaint for a murder case.

Supreme Court instructed SBI to reveal electoral bond details to Election Commission by Thursday 5pm, including alphanumeric numbers. The court criticized SBI for incomplete compliance with previous orders, addressing industry associations' concerns about potential misuse of data by activist lawyers.

Ajit Pawar criticized by brother Shrinivas, called “nalayak manoos”. Siblings distant, Shrinivas supports Pawar in Baramati. Ajit defied uncle, took oath as deputy CM in Mumbai. Criticized for disloyalty, splitting NCP. Shrinivas raked up Ajit’s “disloyalty”, and said no one was more unfit than a person abandoning a Pawar who had given him so much only to side with others for short-term gains.

LJP (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan, after securing five Lok Sabha seats to contest within the NDA, announced plans to campaign alongside Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar for a potential 40-seat sweep in Bihar. Chirag's rift with Nitish Kumar led to his party split and subsequent sidelining. Nitish blamed Chirag for the sharp drop in the number of his seats and an acute sense of frustration.

The Army's STEAG unit evaluates advanced technologies like AI, 5G, 6G for military use. It aims to enhance communication capabilities for a battlefield edge through tailored tech development and collaboration with academia, industry. Modern warfare makes it necessary to induct new equipment to provide seamless communication support to units and formations during operations.

In Bengaluru, a businessman playing Hanuman Chalisa was assaulted by a group accusing him of disturbing prayers with loud music. Three arrested, two absconding. Dispute over music near the store entrance, alleged fabricated prayer disturbance. Investigators stated that the claim was just an excused to pick up the fight. BJP blamed the Congress government’s “appeasement politics” for such incidents.

A day after Rahul Gandhi criticized PM Modi in Mumbai, the Prime Minister responded at a rally in Telangana's Jagtial, emphasizing the importance of protecting "Shakti" on Indian soil. He urged the crowd to give a strong response to the opposition alliance for discussing the destruction of "Shiv Shakti," recently celebrated for the success of the Chandrayaan lunar mission.

In an unusual turn of events, brothers Vikas and Vivek Sahay have both taken up the role of director general of police (DGP) in different states. Vikas Sahay is currently serving as the DGP of Gujarat, while Vivek Sahay was appointed as the DGP of West Bengal by the state government on Monday. Their youngest brother, Vikram Sahay, works as an Indian Revenue Service officer in Delhi.