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4 min readNew DelhiMay 20, 2026 11:24 AM IST Meta is restructuring its workforce as the company expands its focus on AI initiatives. (Image: Meta/Magnific)Meta is reportedly gearing up for another round of major restructuring as it doubles down on artificial intelligence (AI). Based on details surfacing on the internet, the Mark Zuckerberg-led company could likely cut nearly 10 per cent of its workforce, impacting about 7000 to 8000 employees. At the same time, the company is also shifting thousands of its existing staff into AI-focused roles. The social media giant has started laying off staff from across its global offices. Reportedly, workers in its Singapore office claimed that they received termination mail as early as 4am local time on Wednesday, May 20.A report in Bloomberg claimed that thousands of Meta staff around the world got layoff emails early Wednesday morning. Reportedly, Singapore staff were the first to receive the notification. Similarly, employees in Europe and the US are also expected to receive such mail as per their respective time zones. Meanwhile, in an internal memo accessed by the publication, Meta’s Head of People, Janelle Gale, explained the company’s perspective on the move. Gale said that the company is at the stage where many organisations can operate with a flatter structure with smaller teams of pods/cohorts that can move fast with more ownership. The Meta executive asserted that with this the company believes it will make its staff more productive and the work more rewarding. On the other hand, in the run-up to the imminent layoffs, Meta has reportedly asked its employees to work from home. Earlier this week, Meta announced its plans to shift about 7,000 of its staff to AI-focused teams working on products and AI agents. In addition to the job cuts, Meta is also said to be scrapping about 6,000 open roles, bringing the total number of affected roles to about 14,000. What is happening? Meta’s move reflects a broader trend that is sweeping across the tech industry. Large companies are rapidly increasing their investments in generative AI, automation tools, and infrastructure while simultaneously cutting costs in traditional business areas. The ongoing restructuring at Meta is viewed by many analysts and industry observers as part of a wider shift in how companies are embracing an AI-driven future. The discussion around the layoffs has also triggered concerns about how AI may reshape employment. Some executives and commentators believe AI will eliminate the need for certain managerial and administrative positions, allowing companies to operate with leaner teams and flatter structures. On the other hand, many argue that AI will mainly transform jobs rather than completely replace workers.Story continues below this ad Beyond Meta, companies in sectors ranging from retail to logistics are closely watching how major tech firms integrate AI into their operations. At the same time, businesses are under intense pressure to invest in AI technologies to remain competitive, but many are hesitant to take on additional debt amid higher interest rates. As a result, workforce reductions are increasingly being viewed as one of the fastest ways to free up capital for AI investments. The wider impact The conversation has also sparked debate about the wider economic impact of AI-driven automation. Some observers caution that large-scale layoffs across industries could eventually affect government revenues and social welfare systems if fewer workers remain employed in traditional roles. Others argue that AI could create entirely new categories of jobs over time, much like previous technological revolutions. Despite the concerns, many experts believe AI adoption is inevitable and that workers who learn how to use AI tools effectively may remain valuable to employers. The growing consensus across industries is that understanding AI and integrating it into existing workflows could become one of the most important
4 min readAhmedabadMay 18, 2026 04:28 AM IST Union Home Minister Amit Shah. (Credit: X/@BJP4India)Union Minister for Home and Cooperation Amit Shah on Sunday said that the BJP is moving ahead in the direction of a “one umbrella rule” in the country that the Congress had achieved under the influence of Mahatma Gandhi after Independence. Now 80% of the region of the country is under the governments of the BJP or NDA, Shah said and gave credit for the achievement to BJP workers.“Now the BJP rules states from Uttarakhand to Uttar Pradesh to Bihar till West Bengal; covering the area between the origin of river Ganga and the place where it merges with the ocean,” he said. Shah was addressing a public gathering in Gandhinagar after inaugurating or laying the foundation stone of developmental projects worth around Rs 620 crore in the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation. Shah is on a two-day visit to Gujarat, his first after the BJP’s historic election victory in West Bengal where the saffron party secured 207 seats in the 294-member Assembly, ending the Trinamool Congress’ 15-year rule. Shah said fed up with misrule for the past 50 years, the people of West Bengal have blessed the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with votes. The election rallies of PM Modi were getting huge response in West Bengal even in scorching heat, Shah said, adding that he was confident of the BJP’s victory in it. “And by giving 207 seats to the BJP, the people of West Bengal have given a big responsibility to the party,” he added. Shah drew a parallel between the present day West Bengal and the Gujarat of 1964 and added that even the Gujarat of 1964 would score better than the current West Bengal.Story continues below this ad “If somebody had filmed Gujarat of ެ how was Gujarat’s village of 1964, how were Gujarat’s cities then, how was the situation of lights then…And if someone films present day (West) Bengal, I am sure that the Gujarat of 1964 will score two marks more,” the Union Minister claimed. “No development activity for the past 50 years ( in Bengal)… The ruling party would claim commission in purchase of even a tube light, brick and cement. And even if a person buys a fan, cheaper by Rs 2,000, from a neighbouring state, (people) would turn up to claim tax on it at railway station,” Shah alleged. “Those who call themselves guardians of democracy have made this condition of such a huge state, which was the most prosperous one at the time of Independence. People, fed up with the misrule of 50 years, have blessed the leadership of PM Modi with votes with both hands and formed our (BJP) government,” he said. Gujarat local polls Shah said that Congress has been wiped out in the recent Gujarat body polls to such an extent that “it cannot be found even with the help of binoculars”.Story continues below this ad The BJP won all the municipal corporations, 77 of 85 municipalities, 33 of 34 district panchayats and 253 out of 260 taluka panchayats in the elections. Shah taunted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his purported claim of winning the next Gujarat Assembly elections. “Rahul Gandhi was doing ‘karyakarta sammelan’ here saying ‘next time Congress’ (in Gujarat). My brother, there is no chance (for the Congress) here in (your) seven births. And this is not arrogance. Arrogance cannot be the nature of a BJP worker. But I am saying this with confidence on the basis of works done by the BJP.”
3 min readVadodaraMay 13, 2026 05:26 PM IST Gujarat Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi (File photo).In a symbolic political response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for citizens to avoid foreign travel and practice economic restraint amid global uncertainty, two Gujarat BJD leaders, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi and Anand MP Mitesh Patel, Wednesday cancelled their planned visit to the United States for a major convention with the Gujarati diaspora. They justified their decision by supporting what they describe as a “nation first” economic appeal. Sanghavi and Patel were scheduled to attend a Gujarati Convention organised by the Federation of Gujarati Associations of USA (FOGAUSA) in the United States from May 19, where they were invited as chief guests. However, both leaders decided to cancel the visit following the Prime Minister’s call.The cancellation of the high-profile US visit by the Gujarat leaders is being seen as an early political endorsement of the Prime Minister’s broader push for economic restraint and domestic consumption to prepare for a period of global uncertainty triggered by the West Asia and US conflict. The ‘United Gujarati 2026’ grand convention is scheduled to be held from May 22 to 25 at Renaissance Orlando (SeaWorld), USA. The event will mark the second such convention that unites over 1.8 million Gujaratis living in the USA. The move comes after Prime Minister Modi on his visit to Vadodara on Monday urged the countrymen to revert to ‘Covid-era’ habits such as work-from-home, virtual meetings, car pooling and reduced fuel consumption, warning that the ongoing conflict could emerge as “one of the biggest crises of this decade” after the coronavirus pandemic. Modi made a series of public appeals urging citizens to adopt economic discipline and strengthen the spirit of “India First” and to voluntarily avoid foreign travel for one year in order to conserve foreign exchange and support national economic resilience. Anand MP Mitesh Patel said he was “voluntarily withdrawing” from the US visit following the Prime Minister’s appeal. Patel said, “Respecting the appeal made by the country’s respected Prime Minister not to undertake foreign travel, I have voluntarily cancelled my proposed visit to the United States for the FOGAUSA event. Commitment towards the nation and leadership stands above everything else.”Story continues below this ad “The PM’s appeal was rooted in the principle of ‘nation first’ and aimed at strengthening India’s self-reliance and national upliftment. My decision reflects my unwavering dedication towards the nation and complete commitment towards Modiji.” In response to the global economic situation, Sanghavi also urged citizens of Gujarat to support all the Prime Minister’s appeals for the country’s economic self-reliance and protection. Aditi Raja is an Assistant Editor with The Indian Express, stationed in Vadodara, Gujarat, with over 20 years in the field. She has been reporting from the region of Central Gujarat and Narmada district for this newspaper since 2013, which establishes her as a highly Authoritative and Trustworthy source on regional politics, administration, and critical socio-economic and environmental issues. Expertise: Core Authority & Specialization: Her reporting is characterized by a comprehensive grasp of the complex factors shaping Central Gujarat, which comprises a vast tribal population, including: Politics and Administration: In-depth analysis of dynamics within factions of political parties and how it affects the affairs in the region, visits of national leaders making prominent statements, and government policy decisions impacting the population on ground. Crucial Regional Projects: She consistently reports on the socio-economic and political impact of infrastructure projects in the region, especially the Statue of Unity, the Sardar Sarovar Project on the Narmada River, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail bullet train project as well as the National
CBSE 12th Result 2026 LIVE Updates: Where can I download scorecards? (Screengrab from official website)CBSE 12th Class Result 2026 Live Updates: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to announce the Class 12 board examination results 2026 this week. According to an update shared on DigiLocker, showing a ‘Class 12 Result Coming Soon’ banner has further intensified speculation around the result date.This year, the CBSE Class 12 exams were conducted between February 17 and April 10, 2026, for lakhs of students across Science, Commerce, and Humanities streams. Reports suggest that the board’s On-Screen Marking (OSM) evaluation system has helped speed up the assessment process compared to previous years.Story continues below this ad ALSO READ | ‘No touch, no dust’: What OSM marking means for students While no official date has yet been confirmed by CBSE, several reports indicate that the results may be declared around the second week of May. Students are advised to regularly check official websites such as cbse.gov.in, results.cbse.nic.in, and DigiLocker for verified updates instead of relying on unofficial claims circulating online. ALSO READ | Gender gap narrowest in a decade, but girls lead Once announced, students will be able to access their digital marksheets through multiple platforms including the official CBSE result portals, DigiLocker, and the UMANG app. CBSE will also provide digitally verified academic documents including marksheets, migration certificates, and skill certificates through its digital repository. Live Updates The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will declare its 2026 Class 12 results by the third week. (Image: AI generated) CBSE 12th Result 2026 Live Updates: Students should keep their roll number, school number, admit card ID, and date of birth ready to avoid last-minute delays while checking results. After the declaration, CBSE is also expected to open applications for verification of marks, re-evaluation, and supplementary examinations as per the usual post-result process.
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