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Updated on: May 2026

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Why Truecaller is Cutting Staff After India Revenue Dip

May 12, 2026

Cloudflare Layoffs , Jobs Cut as Company Shifts Focus to AI

Cloudflare, Inc., a leading provider of cloud security and connectivity solutions, has announced a s...

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May 11, 2026

Cognizant Plans M Restructuring, Layoffs Expected in AI Shift

Cognizant has announced a restructuring plan worth between million and million as it adjus...

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May 3, 2026

Meta is Cutting , More Positions by Next Month

Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is reportedly preparin...

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Apr 19, 2026

Meta is Cutting , More Positions by Next Month

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Disney Layoffs 2026: 1,000 Jobs at Risk Under New CEO

The Walt Disney Company is reportedly preparing for a fresh round of job cuts, targeting approximately 1,000 positions across its global operations. This marks the first significant workforce reduction under the leadership of Josh D’Amaro, who officially assumed the role of CEO in March 2026. The move signals a continued commitment to the aggressive cost-cutting […]

Apr 9, 2026

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HCLTech Announces Phased Layoffs Through December 2026

HCLTech, a leading global IT services firm, has announced plans to lay off 120 employees at its Orlando facility. According to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filing dated April 1, 2026, the job cuts are scheduled to take place between May 2026 and December 2026, with a few remaining separations potentially extending into […]

Apr 8, 2026

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The Q3 Earnings Report Predicted 30,000 Oracle Layoffs

As thousands of Oracle employees globally—including an estimated 12,000 in India—woke up to “6 AM termination emails” last week, a startling realization has emerged: the company had documented the inevitability of these cuts weeks ago. Oracle’s Q3 FY2026 earnings report, filed on March 10, contained a specific “AI efficiency” clause. This served as a blueprint […]

Apr 7, 2026

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NITES Flags Mental Health Crisis; Demands New AI Layoff Policy

Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) has issued a high-priority call for immediate government intervention to safeguard white-collar workers. As major tech conglomerates execute massive “AI-led” layoffs in 2026, the union argues that the current legal framework is insufficient to protect employees from “cold and impersonal” terminations. Reskilling Over Retrenchment NITES President Harpreet Singh Saluja emphasized that while […]

Apr 6, 2026

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Meta Files New Layoff Notices; 200 More Jobs Slashed

Meta Platforms has announced a fresh round of job cuts as CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s “Year of AI” transition accelerates. In filings submitted to California’s Employment Development Department (EDD) on April 3, 2026, the social media giant confirmed it will eliminate nearly 200 roles across its Silicon Valley hubs. This move is part of a broader, high-stakes restructuring […]

Apr 6, 2026

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BYD is Cutting 10% of Its Staff to Fund Next-Gen Battery Tech

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) titan BYD has confirmed a massive workforce reduction of approximately 100,000 employees. This 10% cut brings the company’s total headcount down to 870,000. Paradoxically, the downsizing comes on the heels of a landmark year where BYD delivered a record 4.6 million vehicles and surpassed the one-million mark in overseas exports for the first time. The Profitability […]

Apr 3, 2026

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Oracle Layoffs 2026: Fired Employees Placed on Garden Leave

The ongoing global restructuring at Oracle has taken a sharp turn in India, with reports emerging that several high-level employees, including Senior Directors, have been placed on “garden leave.” This development marks a significant escalation in the company’s efforts to realign its workforce toward AI-driven cloud services and healthcare technology. The “Garden Leave” Mandate Impacted […]

Apr 2, 2026

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6 AM Termination: 12,000 Oracle Employees Laid Off in India

In one of the most severe workforce reductions in the global tech sector, Oracle has reportedly terminated approximately 30,000 employees worldwide, with India bearing the brunt of the impact. Nearly 12,000 professionals across the country were left jobless overnight following a wave of early-morning termination emails. These job cuts affected roughly 40% of Oracle’s 28,000-strong […]

Apr 1, 2026

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KPMG UK Audit Layoffs: Why 440 Qualified Accountants are Facing Redundancy

In a rare move for a “Big Four” audit practice, KPMG UK has notified nearly 600 employees in its audit division that their positions are at risk. Following a formal consultation process expected to conclude in mid-May 2026, the firm anticipates that approximately 440 staff members—roughly 6% of the 7,100-strong division—will ultimately leave the organization. The Attrition Paradox: Too Many […]

Mar 30, 2026