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Salesforce Inc. is cutting over 1,000 jobs while expanding its workforce for AI sales roles. Despite the layoffs, displaced employees can apply for internal positions. The company is also focusing on maintaining profit margins amid new AI product launches and pressure from activist investors, with earnings expected by February’s end.
Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday accused the BJP-led government of hiding the true death toll from the Maha Kumbh stampede in Prayagraj. While officials reported 30 deaths and 60 injuries, he claimed the actual numbers were higher and demanded an all-party meeting to review the event’s arrangements.
West Bengal received ₹13,955 crore for rail infrastructure in this year’s Union Budget, three times the amount under Mamata Banerjee, said Ashwini Vaishnaw. Trinamool’s Kunal Ghosh called this misleading, highlighting past projects under Banerjee. Vaishnaw urged the CM’s help in land acquisition for further railway development, including Kolkata Metro.
India has contributed USD 37.64 million to the 2025 UN Regular Budget, earning a spot on the “honour roll” of 35 member states that paid their assessments on time. The payment, made on January 31, 2025, was acknowledged by UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric, who thanked India for its consistent financial contributions to the UN.
Delhi CM Atishi accused Manish Bidhuri, son of BJP’s Ramesh Bidhuri, of interfering in the Kalkaji constituency during the election silence period. She claimed Manish was seen with outsiders in the area and reported it to the authorities. Further, Atishi urged action to prevent external interference in the constituency.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 77687.60, up at 500.86 points or 0.65%, and the Nifty was at 23509.90, up at 148.85 points or 0.64%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 87.02 against the dollar.
A viral video of a child requesting biryani and chicken fry instead of upma at an anganwadi in Kerala has led to a menu review. Health Minister Veena George confirmed that the suggestion will be considered. The child’s request has sparked widespread support, with netizens calling for better meals for children in anganwadis.
SP MP Jaya Bachchan alleged that the water at the Maha Kumbh in UP’s Prayagraj was contaminated. She claimed that the bodies of those who died in a recent stampede were thrown into the river. She accused the UP Government of not making any special arrangements for common people. “There is no arrangements for common […]
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized the Modi govt, stating that China’s presence in India is due to the failure of the Make in India initiative. He emphasized that wars are won through industrial systems, and China’s stronger industrial system has allowed them to encroach on Indian territory, as acknowledged by the Army Chief.
The CBI filed a supplementary charge sheet against Deepankar Barman, the mastermind of a Rs 400 crore Ponzi scam in Assam. His company, DB Stock Consultancy, allegedly duped investors with unregulated schemes promising high returns. Arrested in October, Barman and other accused, including Monalisha Das and Chabin Barman, are facing trial. The CBI has filed […]
