TCS to lay off over 12,000 employees in major workforce cut

TCS said it is retraining staff amid AI tech shifts and market expansion almost 12000 roles will be cut as part of restructuring method.

Tata Consultancy Service TCS India mega IT services provider will decrease its workforce by two per cent over 12000 jobs in 2026 financial year primarily affecting middle and senior management.

TCS CEO K Krithivasan in interview siad that shift in technology and business operation were driving internal changes.

tcs removing employees

tcs removing employees

The company is retraining and redeploying staff as it enter latest markets invests in new technology and deploys AI but 12000 jobs will be cut as part of process.

The company said this transition is being planned with due care to ensure there is no imapct on service delivery to our clients.

“We have been calling out new technologies operating model changes. The ways of working are changing. We need to be ready and fragile. We have been deploying AI at scale and evaluating skills we will be requiring for future” he was quoted as saying.

Krithivasan said this month that there were delays in client decision making and in initiation of latest projects.

He said despite significant investment in employee development and career opportunities we find there are roles where redeployment has not been effective.

This will impact 2 percent of our global workforce in middle and senior levels.

It has not been easy decision and one of toughest decisions i have to take as CEO.

When asked whether the move was driven by AI led productivity improvements or macroeconomic and demand related factors Krithivasan said.

TCS job cuts an X user “TCS is laying of 12000 employees over course of year.

If tcs is laying off then what will be the situation other it firms? Looks Horrible.

 

Cambodia and Thailand agree to talks in Malaysia after four days of War

Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to hold talks in Malaysia on Monday in effort to end to conflict that has lasted four days.

The Thai government said it had been told, by Malaysia that Cambodian PM Hum Manet would attend.

Thailand talk on Sunday delegation led by PM Phumtham Wechayachai would attend after US President Trum called leaders for both countries on Saturday to press for ceasefire.

The Thai government said it had told by Malaysia that Cambodian PM Hum Manet would attend.

thailand cambodia dispute

thailand cambodia dispute

At least 33 soldier and civilians have been killled while thousands of thai and cambodian national migrated since border war broke out on 24 July.

At the start of private visit to his Scottish golf courses Trump wrote on Truth Social that both countries have agreed to meet and rapidly work out  ceasefire.

Both nations thanked him for attempts though shelling continued overnight into Sunday.

Cambodia accepted his request for ceasefire while Thailand stressed the need for dialogue between two nations.

Trump said he looked forward to resume chat with Thailand and Cambodia though it was not right to hold discussions until fighting stops.

He has intervened a week before US tariffs on Thailand and Cambodia are due to come into force.

It is not visible how Trump has involved in situation given just a day before Thailand foreigh minister Maris Sangianmpongsa said

“I do not think we need any mediation from third country yet”

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim had offered to talk facilitation between Cambodia and Thailand.

Cambodia had called for immediate ceasefire with Thailand and peaceful resolution to fight.

After teeing off at luxury resort Trump Turnberry in South Aryshire the US president added that he had spoken to Cambodian PM Hun Manet and Phumtham

Cambodia and Thailand accused each other of firing first in latest fights.

Thailand claims war start when Cambodia military deployed drones to conduct surveillance of Thai troops near border.

Cambodia alleges that Thai soldiers violated an agreement by moving on Khmer Hindu temple.

The fight between two nationas dates back over a century when the borders of two countries were drawn after French occupation of Cambodia.

Cambodia had proposed a ceasedfire its army is weaker than Thailand and it has been losing ground and equipment to Thai artillery bombardments and air strikes.

“I made it clear that Cambodia agreed with proposal for immediate and unconditional ceasefire between two armed forces Maned said after phone call.

Thailand says it is willing to consider a ceasefire but is sticking to its demand that dialogue with Cambodia must come first.

At last 33 army personal and civilians have been killed while thousand of Thai and Cambodian nationals have been displace since fighting broke out on 24 July.

Wechacyai thanked President Trump for worries and expressed that Thailand agrees in principle to have ceasdefire in place.

Thailand would like to see intention from Cambodian side the Thai foreigh ministry said in statement.

At least 11 people injured after Michigan Walmart stabbing, police say suspect in custody

Suspect taken into custody as authorties investigate violent incident as Traverse City store, FBI resp.

At least 11 person are in hospital after stabbing Saturday afternoon at Michigan Walmart.

Grand Traverse Ciunty Sheriff Michael Shea said 42 year old person acting alone entered the Traverse City store and used a folding knife to stab a dozen people.

The suspect who have not identified was taken into custody without injury within minutes.

Citizens in Walmart helped to apprehend the man and treat victims.

Traverse City is small city in north michigan almost 140 miles from Grand Rapids.

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michigan walmart stabbing

It is situated by water on Lake Michigan Grand Traverse Bay.

Muson Healthcare nearby hospital told five of victims are in serious condition  and six in critical condition.

Their ages have not yet been release the sheriff office confirmed they were not first responders or Walmart employees.

Shea added the man appears to be a Michigan resident but when asked if he could specift the area the suspect was from. Shea said he would not comment.

Agents with FBI are responding to provide help according to Deputy Director Dan Bongino.

“Our thoughts are with those who were injured and thankful to swift action of first responders” Walmart spokesperson said.

Michigan Gove Gretchen Whitmer wrote in X post that she is continuing to monitor the situation closely.

“Im in touch with law enforcement about horrible news out of Traverse City”