Microsoft plans to cut thousands of jobs in July, primarily targeting its 45,000-person sales division. This marks the third major layoff round this year following 6,000 May cuts. The company is restructuring while investing $80 billion in AI infrastructure. CEO Satya Nadella calls it "realignment" for AI transformation, not performance issues.
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An Ahmedabad man, Savjibhai Timbadia, narrowly escaped the Air India crash after postponing his London flight by four days. His son had booked the original flight, and Timbadia believes his decision to delay travel saved his life. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff, killing nearly all 242 passengers and crew, including former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani.
An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner, en route from Ahmedabad to London, tragically crashed shortly after takeoff in the Meghani area. Carrying over 240 passengers, the wide-body aircraft's heavy fuel load intensified the post-crash fire, hindering rescue operations. Authorities, including the DGCA and Boeing, have launched investigations, while the central government pledges full support to Gujarat in managing the disaster.
The Bombay High Court has upheld arbitral awards exceeding Rs 538 crore in favour of the defunct Kochi Tuskers IPL franchise, dismissing BCCI's challenge. Justice Chagla emphasised the limited scope of court intervention in arbitration matters. Kochi Tuskers had played the 2011 season of the IPL before being terminated a year later.
Air India flight 171's crash, resulting in over 250 deaths, marks a dark chapter for the Tata Group, according to Chairman N Chandrasekaran. He assured full support and transparency in the investigation involving teams from India, the UK, and the US. The group is providing assistance to affected families, with Tata Trusts considering financial aid.
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, along with his crewmates, is set to launch on the Axiom-4 mission aboard a SpaceX Falcon-9 rocket on June 10 from Florida. Their 28-hour journey involves a meticulously planned sequence, from liftoff at Launch Complex 39A to docking with the International Space Station.
Climate activist Greta Thunberg rebuked Donald Trump after he mocked her detention by Israeli forces during a Gaza aid mission. Trump called her a "strange, angry person" and suggested anger management. Thunberg retorted that the world needs "more angry young women," highlighting the suffering in Gaza.
Customers with bank lockers risk losing access if they don't sign revised rental agreements, with about 20% facing potential denial due to missed deadlines. Banks are seeking authorization to issue final notices and seal lockers for non-compliance, as the RBI monitors adherence to updated guidelines.
Kalpana Prajapati from Manjalpur, Gujarat, tragically perished on a flight from Ahmedabad after delaying her trip to London to wait for her sister-in-law's visa approval. When the sister-in-law's visa was rejected, Kalpana booked a flight for June 12, a decision that ultimately led to her untimely death.
Texas Representative Brandon Gill faced online criticism after posting about mass migration and comparing past and present California. Users highlighted the irony, given his wife, Danielle D'Souza, is an immigrant from Mumbai. This incident follows previous controversy where Gill criticised a volleyball tournament, raising concerns about importing foreign class systems.
Yasmin Vora, along with her nephew Pervez and his young daughter Zuveriya, tragically perished in a plane crash en route to London for a family baby shower. Yasmin had changed her flight to accompany them, and Yasin, her husband, last spoke to her just before takeoff when she expressed concerns about the flight.