Microsoft Layoffs: Up to 22,000 Jobs May Be Cut
Microsoft is reportedly planning major layoffs of 11,000 to 22,000 employees this month, marking its biggest job cut yet. The move is linked to rising AI investment costs. Read more.
Microsoft is reportedly planning major layoffs of 11,000 to 22,000 employees this month, marking its biggest job cut yet. The move is linked to rising AI investment costs. Read more.
Uttar Pradesh cabinet extends concessional stamp duty of Rs 5,000 on gift deeds for commercial & industrial properties among family members. Move aims to make transfers affordable & transparent.
Karnataka government expands stamp duty exemption on gift deeds among family members to include commercial and industrial properties, boosting real estate transactions. Learn the new rules and benefits.
Microsoft is testing a visual refresh for its Edge browser, adopting the design language of its Copilot AI. The new look could signal a broader design shift. Read the details here.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin announces enhanced Pongal gift of Rs 3000 cash, rice, sugar & sugarcane for over 2.2 crore ration card holders. Total cost Rs 6936 crore. Read details.
Microsoft promotes Judson Althoff to CEO of its commercial business, freeing Satya Nadella to focus on AI innovation. This major shift aims to compete with Google and OpenAI. Read the details.
Microsoft silently ends its phone activation system for Windows and Office, requiring a Microsoft account for online-only activation. Discover the impact on legacy software users.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin announces a Rs 3000 cash gift for Pongal to all ration card holders. The scheme will benefit over 2 crore people ahead of the harvest festival.
A Microsoft employee's viral Instagram video reveals the company's 2025 year-end gift: a sleek, branded trolley bag. The clip sparked online buzz and team-specific discussions.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's latest blog post raised questions about AI-assisted writing. An AI detection tool found only 9.65% AI-generated text, calling it 'human written'. Read the full story.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announces a major leadership restructuring, promoting Judson Althoff and hiring ex-Meta boss Jay Parikh, to focus on dominating the AI landscape. Read the full story.
From a $400 million jet to a gold crown, world leaders gifted President Donald Trump lavish presents in 2025. Explore the details and diplomatic implications.
The DMK government reinstates cash in Pongal gift hampers for 2026 after a one-year hiatus, a move seen as significant ahead of the Tamil Nadu assembly elections. Read the full analysis.
Indian stock markets are poised for a flat to positive opening on New Year's Eve 2025, mirroring muted global cues. Key factors include Asian market closures, Fed minutes, and year-end trends in gold, oil, and the dollar. Get the full analysis.
Discover OPULIS, a collector's edition book celebrating 50 women tech leaders who drove Microsoft's evolution into the AI age and created societal impact. Read their inspiring stories.
Microsoft Teams will enforce secure-by-default messaging safety features from Jan 12, 2026. Learn about the new protections against malware and phishing links.
King Charles hosts Christmas at Sandringham as Prince Harry stays in California. A memoir reveals Princess Margaret's 'cold-blooded' gift, adding to the drama. Read the full story.
Microsoft clarifies it is not rewriting Windows in Rust. The statement follows viral speculation from a job post. Learn about the research project and the industry shift towards memory-safe languages.
In India, gift wrapping has become a premium, sustainable art form. From Mumbai to Pune, professionals use kraft paper, furoshiki, and dried botanicals, with prices reaching Rs 2,500+. Discover the 2025 trends.
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc receives a hilarious 'How to Be a Good Husband?' book from friend Pierre Gasly for Secret Santa, following his 2025 engagement to Alexandra Saint Mleux. Read the heartwarming F1 story.
Unlock free rewards in Pokemon Legends ZA! Get Alpha Charizard, items & more with active Mystery Gift codes. Full list, expiry dates & redemption guide inside.
Gujarat govt eases liquor rules in GIFT City, allowing non-resident visitors to drink with just a photo ID. New norms boost hospitality and aim to attract global talent for CWG 2030 and Olympics 2036 ambitions.
In 2025, AI became a primary driver of tech layoffs, with over 55,000 US jobs cut. Amazon, Microsoft, IBM, and Indian IT firms like TCS saw significant workforce reductions. Explore the data and impact.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella launches 'messy and chaotic' AI meetings, excluding senior managers to get direct feedback from engineers. A bold move for an AI-first future. Read more.
Microsoft has reportedly cancelled Xbox's 2025 year-in-review feature, reallocating resources to celebrate major 2026 anniversaries for Xbox, Halo, Blizzard, and Bethesda. Read more.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella issues a stark 'adapt or leave' warning to top executives, demanding hands-on AI commitment. Reshuffles ranks and bypasses hierarchy in a major cultural shift. Read the inside story.
Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? Discover the top 20 smartphones for 2025, from flagship iPhones to budget Androids. Find the ideal tech present for your loved ones this festive season.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella issues a stark choice to senior leaders: fully commit to the company's intense AI transformation or depart. Internal memos reveal a major strategic shift driven by fear of irrelevance.
Microsoft 365 services in Japan and China are back online after a major outage disrupted Outlook, Teams, and Copilot. The issue was caused by an internal routing fault. Read for details.
President Trump announces a special $1,776 holiday bonus for US soldiers and forecasts the largest tax refund season next spring. Get the key details here.