Microsoft layoffs: Company cuts 4,800 jobs; to reduce 2.1% global workforce
Microsoft has laid off 4,800 employees, about 2.1% of its global workforce, as its new fiscal year begins, with Xbox and commercial sales taking the biggest hits. HR chief Amy Coleman told employees the business is changing because the industry around it is changing, insisting AI isn't replacing these roles. Xbox alone loses 1,600 jobs now, with 3,200 more planned this year as CEO Asha Sharma resets the gaming division.
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Sanju Samson out of India squad; Ashok Sharma earns maiden call-up for Zimbabwe tour
Sanju Samson misses out on India's T20I squad for Zimbabwe due to a slump in form, having struggled in recent outings. Shreyas Iyer will lead the 15-member team, which includes a maiden call-up for pacer Ashok Sharma and retains young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Meanwhile, Shivam Dube has been added to the ODI squad as a replacement.
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Saudi Arabia slashes August oil prices for Asia by $11 in biggest cut in over 20 years
Saudi Arabia has slashed its crude oil prices for Asian customers by a significant $11 per barrel for August, the largest reduction in over two decades. This move reflects weakening demand in Asia and easing geopolitical tensions, which have stabilized global oil markets. With supply conditions improving and Middle Eastern shipping routes normalizing, Saudi Aramco is adjusting its strategy to maintain market share amidst increased competition.
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32-year-old spends 43 days alone at sea rowing from California to Hawaii
Kelsey Pfendler, an intrepid American adventurer, has made history by becoming the first American woman to undertake a solo rowing expedition from California to Hawaii. She accomplished the remarkable 2,400-mile journey in less than 44 days, breaking existing records. Her incredible adventure, shared online, showcased her tenacity in facing tough conditions and raised over $30,000 for the Whale Foundation, earning her a warm welcome in Honolulu.
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Massive landslide shuts Mum-Goa highway for 12 hours; Mumbai corridor to open on Tuesday
Massive landslide shuts Mum-Goa highway for 12 hours; Mumbai corridor to open on Tuesday
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Balorin's Red-Card Reversal: Why FIFA just can't say no to Donald Trump
The 2026 World Cup was always going to be too big to remain just football. It is the first 48-team edition, spread across the US, Mexico and Canada, stretched over 104 matches and sold as the biggest, grandest and most lucrative tournament FIFA has ever staged. It is also being played in the year America marks its 250th anniversary, which gives Donald Trump exactly the kind of backdrop he understands instinctively: flags, stadiums, anthems, cameras, national theatre and the possibility of a home team carrying the pageant deeper into the month.
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T BJP chief slams govt for 'soft approach' on Kaleshwaram
T BJP chief slams govt for 'soft approach' on Kaleshwaram
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Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren inspects Khelgaon shooting range, flags poor maintenance
Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren inspects Khelgaon shooting range, flags poor maintenance
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Kerala opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan slams US firm over mass layoffs
Kerala opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan slams US firm over mass layoffs
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Eyewitness to Jaswant Singh Khalra's abduction says Satluj can take his story to millions
Thirty-one years on, witness Rajiv Singh Randhawa vividly recalls the abduction of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra. He believes a film can amplify Khalra's story, reaching millions and highlighting his sacrifice. The article also notes the ongoing legal battles and international recognition for Khalra's fight against alleged state-sponsored atrocities in Punjab.
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DR Congo's Ebola outbreak claims 506 lives, cases reach 1,561
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed over 500 lives, with 1,561 confirmed cases and 506 deaths reported. Frontline workers in Ituri province, the outbreak's epicenter, are striking over unpaid benefits, poor working conditions, and inadequate supplies. This outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, lacks approved vaccines or treatments, complicating containment efforts as officials race to trace contacts.
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Kochi corporation approves alternative land for incinerator at Brahmapuram
Kochi corporation approves alternative land for incinerator at Brahmapuram
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Mitch Evans and Antonio Felix Da Costa hope to bounce back in Tokyo despite Round 13 disappointment in Shanghai
Jaguar TCS Racing Team Principal Ian James, as well as drivers Mitch Evans and Antonio Felix Da Costa, are hopeful of making a strong return to championship contention with two double-headers remaining, one in Tokyo and then in London. The team had a tough time at Shanghai E-Prix Round 13.
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Bus conductor gets 5-year jail term for sexually assaulting minor schoolgirl
Bus conductor gets 5-year jail term for sexually assaulting minor schoolgirl
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'History cannot be banned': Political leaders slam removal of Diljit Dosanjh's 'Satluj' from OTT
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