Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta plans biggest layoffs in its history with 15,000+ job cuts

Meta is planning its largest-ever layoffs, potentially impacting over 20% of its workforce that equals to about 15,000-plus employees. This significant move is driven by soaring AI infrastructure costs and a strategic shift towards leaner, AI-assisted operations. Executives are already mapping out reductions, as the company invests billions in AI development and acquisitions, while facing internal challenges with its AI models.

Gold price today: Check the price of 18K, 22K and 24K gold in your city

Gold prices surged on Tuesday, with April 2026 futures on MCX rising 1% to Rs 1,56,996 per 10 grams. Investors sought safe-haven assets amid escalating Middle East tensions involving the US, Israel, and Iran, which also kept oil prices above $100 per barrel. Globally, spot gold edged up slightly.

New Hindu temple in Dallas sparks backlash

West Bengal elections: EC transfers 19 senior police officers in fresh reshuffle ahead of polls

The 3.6-million-year brake: Why climate change is slowing Earth’s spin

Old footbridge collapses in Delhi’s Roop Nagar; 1 dead

A woman died after falling into a drain when an old iron footbridge collapsed in north Delhi’s Roop Nagar, police said.

IPL 2026: Why SRH chose Ishan Kishan over Abhishek Sharma as captain

Ishan Kishan’s rise as a leadership contender stems from his strong domestic captaincy record, ability to manage young players, and tactical awareness as a wicketkeeper. His recent international form, successfully leading Jharkhand to the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title, has strengthened his case, helping him get the vote of approval from the SRH management.

Roger Federer image questioned after Roland Garros insider claims

A Roland Garros insider, Gilles Jourdan, recently claimed Rafael Nadal appeared more authentic and approachable than Roger Federer during their careers. Speaking to L’Équipe, Jourdan said Federer seemed focused on business and money, while Nadal built stronger relationships at the tournament. Despite the criticism, Federer remains one of tennis’ greatest champions and a billionaire through endorsements and investments.

From shopkeeper to teacher: How this man is quietly changing the future of India

A grocery shopkeeper in Delhi transformed an empty space under a metro bridge into an open-air school for underprivileged children. This initiative, born from a simple act of teaching two children, has since educated hundreds, relying on donations and volunteer teachers. The school provides routine and aspiration, demonstrating that education can flourish in unexpected places.

After Anthropic hit, Infosys, TCS & other IT stocks tank on Nvidia’s new AI system news

​​Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and HCL Technologies dropped nearly 2%, while Tech Mahindra slipped more than 1%. The declines pushed the Nifty IT index down by over 2%, making it the worst-performing sectoral index on the NSE.

Iran war impact: Sri Lanka shifts to 4-day week to conserve fuel

Sri Lanka has declared Wednesdays a public holiday to conserve fuel amid escalating Middle East tensions impacting global oil supplies. This move, alongside similar measures in other Asian nations like Thailand and Myanmar, aims to mitigate potential shortages. Motorists in Sri Lanka now face fuel rationing, a stark reminder of past economic struggles.

Salim Khan to be discharged today, recovers from minor brain haemorrhage - reports

Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan is set to be discharged from Lilavati Hospital today after a month-long recovery from a minor brain hemorrhage. Admitted in mid-February, the 90-year-old legend underwent a Digital Subtraction Angiography procedure and has shown significant improvement. His family, including Salman Khan, has been by his side throughout his hospital stay.

Gold price prediction: Will prices continue to be under pressure today? Check outlook

Gold price prediction today: Gold prices will continue to take cues from crude oil prices, says Praveen Singh, Head Currencies and Commodities, Mirae Asset ShareKhan.

‘Lawrence Bishnoi 007’: Pak handlers use ‘blend-in’ tactic to track troop movement

Ghaziabad Police uncovered a sophisticated cross-border espionage ring using a WhatsApp group. Suspects, including youths from different religions, installed solar-powered CCTVs at Delhi Cantonment and filmed critical infrastructure in Mumbai for Pakistani handlers. This new modus operandi, focusing on blending in, highlights a dangerous shift in intelligence operations.

North Korean IT worker threat flagged by Amazon now worries Europe

North Korean hackers are increasingly posing as remote IT workers to infiltrate companies in Europe, mirroring a scheme previously identified in the United States. Cybersecurity experts warn that these operatives use stolen identities and AI tools to secure high-paying tech jobs, with some individuals even attending interviews on behalf of others.