Microsoft is implementing a new performance strategy, offering underperforming employees a severance package of 16 weeks' pay to voluntarily leave instead of entering a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP). Employees have five days to decide, and those choosing the PIP forfeit the payout.
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A Bengaluru Special Court has deferred its order on the ED's petition challenging the Lokayukta police's clean chit to CM Siddaramaiah in the MUDA site allotment case. The court awaits the Lokayukta's final report before ruling on the ED's challenge, which alleges the police overlooked key evidence.
Several states in India have declared winter vacations for schools, providing students a break during the cold season. Delhi schools will observe holidays from January 1-15, 2025, while Uttar Pradesh is expected to close from December 25 to January 5, 2025. Punjab has announced a winter break from December 24-31, 2024, and other states like Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, and Bihar have also set varying vacation schedules. These holidays offer students a welcome respite during winter.
Dr. Narendra Vikramaditya Yadav, alias Dr. John Camm, was apprehended in Prayagraj for allegedly performing unauthorized cardiac procedures at Damoh's Mission Hospital, leading to patient deaths. His fondness for chicken meat led police to him after he fled Damoh. Investigations revealed he used a false identity, adopting the name John Camm to avoid bias.
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Youtuber Ranveer Allahabadia has moved Supreme Court seeking to quash multiple FIRs against him following controversial remarks made on a web show. Meanwhile, comedian Samay Raina has been summoned by Maharashtra Cyber Department and Mumbai Police for his involvement, with investigations expanding across multiple states and various law agencies.
A consortium of US-based Indian tech executives, including Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Google CEO Sundar Pichai, has won the bid to own 49% of The Hundred's Lord's franchise, London Spirit. The consortium participated in an e-auction process, paying 49% of the GB£295 million bid value. The remaining 51% will remain with the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath addressed the Sambhal violence, stating that the truth will emerge. He countered opposition allegations, citing decreased communal riots since 2017. Adityanath highlighted Sambhal's history of unrest and vowed to hold those responsible for the recent stone-pelting accountable. A judicial commission will be formed to investigate the matter.
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