Noel Tata raised governance objections at Tata Sons, while Microsoft launched a global exit program. OneSource Specialty Pharma rallied on strong earnings and Dalmia Bharat tumbled on weak results. Jefferies mapped Vodafone Idea's outlook, and tensions emerged between Netanyahu and military chiefs. Good morning!

The Trump administration has asked Washington state to set aside ballots from more than 400 people it alleges registered to vote without US citizenship, in a move that comes less than two weeks after a similar demand in California. The latest move has raised fresh concerns over efforts to challenge election processes in states with key congressional races.

In West Asia, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly faced opposition from the country’s military chief over a proposed fresh airstrike on Iran ahead of Tuesday’s election, according to a New York Times report. Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir was also concerned that Netanyahu was considering a separate action against Iran that would stop short of an overt military strike.

Corporate governance is in focus at Tata Sons after Noel Tata wrote to the company secretary objecting to the filing of N Chandrasekaran’s reappointment with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

Meanwhile, Microsoft has announced a voluntary exit programme for eligible employees in India, the US, the UK and Canada.

Trump administration asks Washington to set aside ballots from 400 voters it says may be noncitizens The announcement is the latest sign of the administration’s attempts to sow doubts about the election or its outcome in states with races that will help determine control of the US Senate and House.

Netanyahu faced military opposition over proposed Iran strike ahead of Israel election Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spent weeks seeking to arrange a fresh airstrike on Iran ahead of Tuesday's election but faced resistance from the country's military chief, The New York Times reported, citing senior Israeli defence officials and people briefed on the discussions.

Over the past few days, Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, the Israeli military's chief of staff, also became concerned that Netanyahu was pushing for a separate action against Iran that would stop short of an overt military strike.

Noel Tata writes to Tata Sons Company Secretary, objects to Chandrasekaran reappointment filing: Sources Noel Tata has written to Suprakash Mukhopadhyay, company secretary of Tata Sons, objecting to the filing of N Chandrasekaran's reappointment with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs earlier this month, according to sources.

In a letter dated October 26 and seen by CNBC-TV18, Noel questioned the filing on the grounds that the minutes of the September 17 board meeting have yet to be finalised, sources added.

Microsoft announces voluntary exit offer for employees in India, three other countries Microsoft on Monday announced a voluntary exit programme for eligible employees in India, the US, the UK and Canada, offering financial support and career planning resources to those opting to leave the company.

Microsoft has about 23,000 employees in India, although there is no immediate clarity on how many of them would be eligible for the voluntary exit programme.

Vodafone Idea share price can rise 143% from current levels? Jefferies explains a scenario analysis Global investment banking firm Jefferies has highlighted two potential scenarios for telecom service provider Vodafone Idea Ltd., in its latest note on Tuesday, October 27, one of which sees the stock rising 143% from current levels.

Jefferies either sees the stock falling to ₹9 in a bear case scenario, or rising to as high as ₹29 in a bull case scenario. The bull case scenario implies an upside potential of 143% from current levels.

Onesource Specialty Pharma Q2 Results: Stock jumps 8% on strong operating performance, revenue growth Shares of OneSource Specialty Pharma Ltd., the demerged entity of Strides Pharma, along with the CDMO business of Steriscience Specialties Pvt. Ltd., surged as much as 8% on Tuesday, October 27, in response to its September quarter results, which were strong on an operational basis compared to the base quarter.

Net profit for the period increased to ₹57.4 crore from ₹10.4 crore last year.

Dalmia Bharat shares fall 6% on HSBC downgrade, multiple target cuts after Q2 results Shares of Dalmia Bharat Ltd. opened as much as 6% lower on Tuesday, October 27, after the cement maker reported a weak set of results for the September quarter of FY27, with higher costs and subdued demand weighing on profitability. The company also reported a net loss, partly due to exceptional charges related to asset impairment and an employee separation scheme.

Rupee edges higher to 95.17 against dollar: Key levels and factors to watch The Indian rupee opened 2 paise higher at 95.17 against the US dollar on Tuesday (October 27), compared with Monday’s (October 26's) close of 95.19, even as elevated crude oil prices and concerns over foreign fund flows continued to weigh on the currency.

Brent crude was hovering near $115 a barrel, close to a six-month high, amid concerns over potential supply disruptions following renewed attacks by Iran-aligned Houthis on Saudi Arabia.

Gold, silver rates: What is weighing on prices and what investors should watch Gold and silver prices traded lower in international markets on Tuesday, October 27, as elevated oil prices, inflation concerns and uncertainty over the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate outlook weighed on bullion sentiment.

On COMEX, gold futures were trading at $4,029.70 per ounce, down $8.70, or 0.22%, from the previous close of $4,032.80.

India, Germany to deepen investment ties, strengthen cooperation in emerging tech, manufacturing India's Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held a bilateral meeting with the Economic and Financial Policy Advisor and G7/G20 Sherpa at the German Federal Chancellery Levin Holle to discuss bilateral economic cooperation and opportunities to further strengthen economic and investment ties during his two-day official visit to the European country.

Lawrence Bishnoi shifted to high-security ‘Do Sau Kholi’ block at Sabarmati jail Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi has reportedly been shifted to a high-security enclosure known as “Do Sau Kholi” at Ahmedabad’s Sabarmati Central Jail, where he is being kept under strict surveillance, according to media reports.

The block houses around 200 inmates accused or convicted in terrorism-related and other serious criminal cases.

Madhya Pradesh's Sidhi gets rail connectivity for first time since Independence; 118 km of new lines open Madhya Pradesh's railway network has received a boost with the opening of two railway sections spanning 118 km, including a route that brings railway connectivity to Sidhi district for the first time since Independence. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated the Satna–Devendranagar and Rewa–Churhat sections on October 24.