Oracle has begun its largest-ever layoffs, impacting thousands globally without prior notice. Employees received termination emails early Tuesday, with immediate system access revocation. The company’s aggressive AI data center expansion is cited as a key driver for these cuts, which could affect up to 30,000 staff. Severance packages require signing documents first. Oracle began its…
Dubai RTA introduces 50% taxi fare discounts and parking fee exemptions for eligible residents / Image: file Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced a new agreement to reduce daily transport costs for select residents, introducing 50 per cent discounts on taxi fares alongside exemptions from public parking fees.The initiative, revealed in early April 2026,…
Gold prices fell sharply on Thursday in futures trade, declining by Rs 6,004 to Rs 1,47,704 per 10 grams on the Multi Commodity Exchange, as geopolitical tensions in West Asia intensified and strengthened the US dollar, dampening investor sentiment.The decline marked a reversal from a four-day winning streak, with the June contract of the yellow…
NEW DELHI: Former England captain Kevin Pietersen has raised doubts over Rishabh Pant’s decision to promote himself to the top order, suggesting the Lucknow Super Giants skipper may have “gone a little too far ahead” in his batting position.Pant, who was run out for 7 off 9 balls in LSG’s IPL 2026 opener against Delhi…
KVS closes registration April 02, 2026 for admissions with lottery process and merit lists KVS admission 2026: Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan has set April 02, 2026 as the final date for submitting online applications for Class 1 and Balvatika admissions for the 2026-27 academic session. The registration process, which opened on March 20, 2026 at 10:00…
Malayalam comedy-drama ‘Vaazha 2’ has released to largely positive audience reactions, with many praising its engaging plot, emotional depth, and nostalgic school rom-com feel. The sequel follows four friends navigating societal pressures and finding their own path to success. Directed by Savin Sa, the film features the original cast and promises a fun, worthwhile cinematic…
Aniket Verma, Varun Chakravarthy and Ishan Kishan Kolkata Knight Riders will be eager for their spinners to rediscover form against Sunrisers Hyderabad in a clash of two batting-heavy sides on Thursday.The match begins a crucial home stretch for KKR, with three games in seven days before a long break due to assembly polls. With four…
In 1997, Soufrière Hills erupted and entombed the city of Plymouth on the island of Montserrat. The capital, which was once a bustling centre for commerce, was covered in many feet of ash and debris within a few hours, leading to a permanent evacuation. The Montserrat Volcano Observatory states that over 80 per cent of…
Nuwan Thushara of Royal Challengers Bengaluru celebrates (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) Sri Lanka fast bowler Nuwan Thushara has approached the Colombo District Court seeking legal intervention to allow him to play in the 2026 Indian Premier League. Thushara has filed a case against Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), requesting that the board be ordered to…
UPSSSC JE result 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the Junior Engineer (JE) result 2026 on its official website, upsssc.gov.in. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now check and download their scorecards online.The recruitment was conducted under Advertisement No. 08-Exam/2024 for Junior Engineer (Civil) posts across different departments. A…
