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Oracle cuts 21,000 jobs in a year, cites AI-driven workforce reductions

Oracle cuts 21,000 jobs in a year, cites AI-driven workforce reductions

The layoffs resulted in restructuring costs of approximately $1.8 billion. Despite the job reductions, Oracle continues to invest heavily in AI infrastructure and data centres to support growing demand from customers, including OpenAI. The disclosure highlights the increasing impact of AI on employment across the technology sector. Jun 24, 2026
'Telegram Has Emerged As Preferred Platform For Terrorist Activities': Centre To Delhi High Court Amid App Ban

Telegram restored on Play Store in India after week-long block

The Centre had blocked Telegram until June 22 under Section 69A of the IT Act following recommendations from the NTA and the Ministry of Home Affairs, citing its misuse by cheating rackets. The Delhi High Court upheld the government's decision, ruling that the emergency restrictions were lawful. Jun 23, 2026
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again, cites MoU violation by US and Israel

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again, cites MoU violation by US and Israel

Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz again, alleging that the US and Israel violated the first clause of a recently signed MoU aimed at ending military operations. The move was triggered by continued ceasefire violations in Lebanon and a breach of commitments under the June 18 US-Iran agreement Jun 20, 2026
Cyber criminals are 'parasites', must be dealt with harshly: CJI Surya Kant

Cyber criminals are 'parasites', must be dealt with harshly: CJI Surya Kant

The court observed that such offenders should be dealt with harshly and left it open for the petitioner to seek relief from the concerned High Courts. The accused had argued that multiple FIRs stemmed from the same alleged transactions and claimed he was unaware of the fraudulent activities linked to a bank account opened in Jun 17, 2026
No cough syrups without a doctor's prescription – New rules announced

No cough syrups without a doctor's prescription: New rules announced

The Union Health Ministry has amended the rules to remove "syrups … for cough" from Schedule K— the list of medicines exempted from the requirement of a prescription by a registered medical practitioner. Lozenges, pills or tablets for cough continue to remain on the list. Jun 16, 2026
Russia Launches Massive Missile and Drone Assault on Ukraine, 11 Killed

Russia Launches Massive Missile and Drone Assault on Ukraine, 11 Killed

Residential buildings, educational institutions and critical infrastructure were damaged, while the UNESCO-listed Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery complex caught fire. Ukraine said most of the incoming targets were intercepted, while Russia claimed it had struck military and defence-industrial facilities. Jun 15, 2026