Following a massive restructuring effort that began in late 2025, Amazon is reportedly moving forward with its second phase of layoffs today. Internal communications suggest roughly 16,000 employees are being let go globally.
- Impact in India: Analysts suggest that India-based teams—particularly in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chennai—are more vulnerable in this round than in previous years.
- Affected Departments: The cuts are expected to slice across Amazon Web Services (AWS), Prime Video, and the People Experience and Technology (PXT) division (HR).
- The AI Factor: Industry insiders point to Amazon’s aggressive push into internal automation and AI-driven management as a primary driver for the workforce reduction, aiming to “flatten” the organization.
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- 🚔 Crime: Major Breakthrough in Goldy Brar Case Punjab Police have arrested the parents of fugitive gangster Goldy Brar in connection with a 2024 ransom and death threat case, marking a significant step in the ongoing crackdown on cross-border criminal syndicates.
- 🌧️ Weather: Delhi on “Yellow Alert” The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Yellow Alert for the capital today. Residents are bracing for a fresh wave of rain and a significant dip in temperature following the Republic Day weekend.
- 🏏 Sports: Washington Sundar’s Race Against Time The Indian cricket team is sweating over the fitness of all-rounder Washington Sundar. Reports today indicate he may need another two weeks to recover from a rib injury, making his participation in the early stages of the 2026 T20 World Cup uncertain.
