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Oracle has begun its largest-ever round of layoffs, with employees receiving termination emails from “Oracle Leadership” at 6AM saying their roles had been eliminated after “careful consideration of Oracle’s current business needs.” Around 10,000 employees have reportedly been cut so far, with estimates suggesting the total could reach 30,000. The email gave employees a narrow…

NEW DELHI: Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday defended the removal of Raghav Chadha as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)’s deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha, calling it part of routine party functioning and warning that those who deviate from the party line would face action.“This is regular party functioning. It is his call…

CHENNAI: After confusion in candidate selection and protests from cadres over seat allocation, the BJP released a list of candidates for the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections on Friday. Former state president K Annamalai, whose candidature was under discussion, has not been given a ticket in this list.The party has fielded Tamilisai Soundararajan from Mylapore,…

Ramesh Chennithala (ANI image) NEW DELHI: Congress leader and Haripad assembly candidate Ramesh Chennithala on Friday said that the party leadership would take the final call on projecting him as the chief minister face for the 2026 Kerala assembly elections. Referring to his 50-year relationship with veteran leader Sonia Gandhi and the Nehru family, Chennithala…

VIJAYAWADA: A 35-year-old woman was severely injured after an unidentified man allegedly inserted an iron rod into her private parts in Macherla town of Palnadu district. The incident took place on Thursday evening at the victim’s residence. She has been working as a government employee in Macherla town and was alone at her residence when…

With energy costs rising amid growing tensions in the Middle East, the Centre has introduced measures to boost domestic production of induction heaters as part of a broader effort to reduce dependence on conventional gas-based cooking systems.According to a government source cited by ANI, the department for promotion of industry and internal trade (DPIIT) on…

Donald Trump has removed Pam Bondi as attorney general after months of pressure over her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files and broader dissatisfaction with Justice Department actions, marking a major shift in the administration’s legal leadership.Bondi’s exit follows sustained criticism from lawmakers, Trump allies and victims linked to the Epstein case, alongside internal frustration…

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff is pushing back on the narrative that AI is driving mass white-collar layoffs, calling it an oversimplification—and in some cases, a CEO’s “lazy way out.” While companies like Block and Atlassian have framed sweeping cuts as AI-driven restructuring, Benioff argues they’re conflating three very different problems. At Salesforce, he’s doing the…

In an exciting revelation, acclaimed filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar has unveiled his latest project starring the charismatic Ahaan Panday. This romantic action film, produced by the renowned Yash Raj Films, also brings together talents like Sharvari, Aaishvary Thackeray, and Bobby Deol. Production is underway, with scenes being shot in both Mumbai and exotic international destinations….

The ‘Ramayana’ teaser, featuring Ranbir Kapoor, has sparked debate. Actor Vindu Dara Singh, son of the iconic Hanuman, praised its visuals but cautioned against deviating from Ramanand Sagar’s beloved version. He stressed that audience acceptance hinges on faithfulness to the original narrative, warning that excessive creative liberties could lead to rejection. The film boasts impressive…