A widespread outage disrupted several Microsoft platforms, including Outlook, Teams and Copilot, leaving users facing problems with email access and other Microsoft 365 services.

The disruption affected Outlook users who reported difficulty loading their inboxes and sending or receiving emails. According to outage tracker Downdetector, nearly 130,000 users reported problems accessing Outlook shortly after 1 pm ET on Thursday. The number of reports later declined, although issues continued for some users. 

Microsoft investigates Exchange Online disruption

Microsoft said it was investigating problems affecting its email and Teams services. The company acknowledged that users were experiencing difficulties accessing Exchange Online mailboxes through multiple connection methods in the Americas.

Microsoft later said part of its infrastructure was experiencing elevated load, which it believed was contributing to connectivity problems. It also identified servers that had become unexpectedly unavailable after failing automated checks.

The company said it was testing a fix and working to reduce the impact of the disruption.

Teams, Copilot and Microsoft 365 also affected

The outage was not limited to Outlook. Thousands of users also reported problems with Microsoft Teams and Copilot, while other Microsoft 365 services experienced disruptions.

Microsoft had earlier said that issues affecting Teams in North America had been successfully restored, although some users continued to report connectivity problems.

The wider disruption was linked to Exchange Online and shared Microsoft 365 infrastructure, affecting users across multiple regions. More recent Microsoft updates indicated that some restored servers could become unresponsive again after receiving traffic, prompting the company to explore additional recovery measures.

No confirmed cause announced

Microsoft had not provided a definitive root cause for the server failures in the initial updates. The company was continuing to investigate the infrastructure problems and test measures to restore affected services.

Chhath Puja, the four-day festival dedicated to the worship of the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya, will be observed from November 13 to November 16, 2026. The festival begins with Nahay Khay and concludes with Usha Arghya on the final day.

The main Chhath Puja and Sandhya Arghya will be observed on November 15, while devotees will offer Usha Arghya to the rising Sun on November 16.

Chhath Puja 2026 full schedule

November 13 — Nahay Khay

The first day of Chhath Puja is known as Nahay Khay. Devotees clean their homes, take a ritual bath and begin preparations for the festival. A traditional sattvic meal is prepared as part of the day’s observance. Chana dal, rice and pumpkin curry are among the foods traditionally associated with Nahay Khay.

November 14 — Kharna

The second day is observed as Kharna, also known as Lohanda and Kharna. Devotees observe a fast during the day and perform the evening ritual before consuming the Kharna prasad. Traditional preparations include jaggery-based kheer and roti. After Kharna, the prolonged waterless fast continues until the final morning ritual.

November 15 — Sandhya Arghya

The third day is dedicated to offering Arghya to the setting Sun. Devotees gather at Chhath ghats and offer water and other traditional offerings while praying to the Sun God.

According to the New Delhi timing cited in the calendar, Sandhya Arghya will be offered at around 5:28 pm on November 15. Timings can vary according to location.

November 16 — Usha Arghya

The fourth and final day is marked by Usha Arghya, when devotees offer prayers to the rising Sun. This ritual brings the four-day Chhath observance to an end.

For New Delhi, sunrise on November 16 is listed at approximately 6:44 am, with Usha Arghya performed around the morning sunrise. Devotees complete the ritual and then perform Parana, ending the fast.

Chhath Puja 2026 at a glance

• November 13, Friday: Nahay Khay
• November 14, Saturday: Kharna
• November 15, Sunday: Sandhya Arghya
• November 16, Monday: Usha Arghya and Parana

The exact Arghya timings should be checked according to the local Panchang because sunrise and sunset timings vary by city.

Music composer Anirudh Ravichander and Sunrisers Hyderabad co-owner Kavya Maran have tied the knot in Greece. The couple got married on November 11 in a lavish destination wedding attended by several prominent personalities.

Anirudh announced the wedding by sharing pictures from the celebrations on Instagram. Accompanying the photographs, he wrote, “My once in a lifetime, for a lifetime 11.11”.

For the occasion, Anirudh chose a traditional ivory ensemble featuring a kurta, matching veshti and a long jacket with intricate embroidery.

Kavya wore a blush-pink lehenga featuring detailed embroidery and sequin work. She completed her look with a matching blouse, statement choker and earrings. The newlyweds coordinated their outfits in pastel shades.

Anirudh Ravichander and Kavya Maran’s Greece wedding

The wedding celebrations were held in Greece on November 10 and 11. Several prominent personalities from the political and entertainment worlds travelled to the destination for the festivities.

Superstar Rajinikanth was spotted at the airport with his family as they headed to Greece. Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and his family were also seen travelling for the celebrations. Pictures and videos of several guests making their way to Greece subsequently surfaced on social media.

Chennai reception expected on November 21

Following their wedding in Greece, Anirudh and Kavya are expected to host a grand reception in Chennai on November 21.

The reception date was confirmed through a post shared by the Telangana Chief Minister’s Office. Kavya’s parents, Kalanithi Maran and Kavery Maran, met Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and invited him to the celebrations.

According to reports, the reception guest list includes several prominent political leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

Among the other political personalities reportedly invited are Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is also among the names mentioned in reports.

The film industry is also expected to have a significant presence at the reception. Reportedly invited personalities include Rajinikanth, AR Rahman, Kamal Haasan, Dhanush and Ajith Kumar, along with his wife Shalini Ajith Kumar.

Other names on the reported guest list include Allu Arjun and his wife Sneha Allu Reddy, Sivakarthikeyan and his wife Aarthi, filmmaker Nelson Dilipkumar, Andrea Jeremiah, Prasanna and Sooraj Venjaramoodu.

Given Kavya’s association with Sunrisers Hyderabad, members of the cricketing fraternity are also expected to attend. Cricketers Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan are among those expected at the celebrations.

Who are Anirudh Ravichander and Kavya Maran?

Anirudh Ravichander rose to fame with the song ‘Why This Kolaveri Di’, featuring actor Dhanush. Since then, he has established himself as a prominent music composer, working on several major film projects across industries.

He has collaborated with actors including Shah Rukh Khan, Pawan Kalyan and Vijay. His upcoming projects include Rajinikanth’s ‘Jailer 2’.

Kavya Maran is the CEO of Sunrisers Hyderabad and a director at Sun TV Network. She completed her MBA at Warwick Business School in the United Kingdom before joining Sun TV Network as an executive director in 2019.

She subsequently took on a leadership role at Sunrisers Hyderabad, the IPL franchise acquired by her father, Kalanithi Maran, in 2017.

Anirudh and Kavya’s wedding rumours

Speculation about Anirudh and Kavya’s relationship and possible marriage first surfaced in 2025.

In June that year, Anirudh dismissed the marriage rumours in a social media response, writing, “Marriage ah? lol… Chill out, guys. Please stop spreading rumours.”

The speculation had gained attention after a Reddit post claimed that the two had been dating for over a year and were considering marriage.

In June 2026, Anirudh’s uncle and actor Y Gee Mahendra also appeared to hint at the possibility of the wedding during an interaction with KPTV.

Speaking about Anirudh, he said, “That boy is a very soft person. I hope something is stopping him, not someone. I would like to take this moment to congratulate him. He is getting into a very big wedding. Based on what I’ve been told, it’s a sure thing. They are getting married.”