Cognizant may cut up to 15,000 jobs globally, with India facing the biggest hit, as AI-led restructuring accelerates. The shift highlights growing pressure on traditional tech roles and signals a new phase for hiring in the IT sector.

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West Bengal government employees are closely tracking developments on the 7th Pay Commission. As the new BJP government is set to take charge, here’s a look at how its potential implementation could impact salaries, allowances, pensions, and overall benefits

https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/7th-pay-commission-for-west-bengal-govt-staff-will-bjp-govt-keep-its-poll-promise-here-is-what-we-know-11778058645712.html

Donald Trump has warned that military action against Iran could escalate sharply if ongoing negotiations fail to produce an agreement.

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Bangladesh Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said he hopes no citizens will be forcibly repatriated following the BJP’s significant win in the recent assembly elections in the neighbouring Indian state.

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Iran is reviewing a new proposal from the United States aimed at ending the conflict between the two countries

https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/iran-reviewing-us-proposal-to-end-war-but-calls-demands-excessive-and-unrealistic-11778083245360.html

Two confirmed hantavirus patients and one suspected case were evacuated from a cruise ship off the coast of Cape Verde on Wednesday (May 6) as health authorities intensified efforts to contain a deadly outbreak onboard.

https://www.livemint.com/news/world/hantavirus-outbreak-on-cruise-ship-3-infected-patients-evacuated-to-netherlands-says-who-11778086698538.html

FBI Director Kash Patel has accused the FBI of misleading a secret surveillance court in order to obtain warrants used to monitor President Donald Trump and members of his circle during the 2016 presidential campaign and the years that followed.

https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/kash-patel-alleges-bogus-intelligence-fueled-russia-probe-targeting-trump-s-2016-campaign-11778076653828.html

#WATCH | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari has described the gunning down of his close aide Chandranath Rath as a ‘cold-blooded murder’ and alleged that the killing was the result of 15 years of TMC's 'Mahajungle raj' in the state.

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Chandranath Rath, a close aide of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari, was shot dead in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district on 6 May -- two days after the saffron party emerged victorious in West Bengal Elections.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/who-was-chandranath-rath-ex-iaf-serviceman-who-became-suvendu-adhikaris-trusted-aide-tmc-bjp-bengal-11778118235918.html

Apple Inc. has agreed to a $250 million settlement in a U.S. class action lawsuit over its promoted AI features for iPhone 15 and iPhone 16. The case centres on claims that the company marketed advanced “Apple Intelligence” capabilities, including upgrades to Siri, that were not available at the time of sale. Under the proposed settlement, eligible buyers who purchased devices within a specified period may receive payouts ranging from $25 to $95.

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Skyroot Aerospace has secured $60 million in capital at a pre-money valuation of $1.1 billion, pushing the Hyderabad-based launch vehicle startup into unicorn area and displaying the investor confidence in India's privately-owned space sector.

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Jaipur, Rajasthan: Air Marshal Awadhesh Kumar Bharti says, "We struck and decimated their 9 terrorist camps on 7th May. The proof is there for everybody to see. We struck 11 of their airfields. We destroyed 13 of their aircraft either on the ground or in the air, including one high-value airborne asset at a record distance of 300 kilometers plus."

The Supreme Court has sent the high-profile dispute between Priya Sachdev Kapur and Rani Kapur over Sunjay Kapur's personal assets for mediation by former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud.

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#MintMarkets | Sensex falls 114 points, Nifty 50 ends above 24,300; mid, small-cap indices jump 1%

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/stock-market-today-sensex-falls-114-points-nifty-50-ends-above-24-300-mid-small-cap-indices-jump-1-11778147756038.html

Bihar cabinet expansion: Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant, other BJP, JD(U) leaders take oath as ministers

https://www.livemint.com/politics/news/untbihar-cabinet-expansion-nitish-kumar-s-son-nishant-and-several-other-bjp-jd-u-leaders-take-oath-as-ministersitled-11778146958402.html

A couple from Bengaluru achieved a rare feat by crossing a challenging sea route between Sri Lanka and India in 10 hours and 45 minutes. The couple, Danish Abdi and Vrushali Prasade, created history by swimming nearly 32 kilometres through the Indian Ocean.

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BJP leader Shankar Ghosh was on call with Suvendu Adhikari's aide Chandranath Rath's reportedly just before the shootout in Madhyamgram, has revealed that he heard “2-3 voices” before the call got disconnected.

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/bjps-shankar-ghosh-who-was-on-call-with-chandranath-rath-says-heard-2-3-voices-then-call-got-disconnected-11778161120098.html

Hantavirus is a rare viral illness transmitted through infected rodents. While India has no confirmed outbreaks, health experts emphasize vigilance due to global cases. Symptoms resemble flu, but severe respiratory complications can arise.

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The Delhi High Court will hear Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's suit seeking protection of his personality right on Friday, May 8.

Tharoor alleged the misuse of his name, likeness and personality.

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#MintMarkets | Sumeet Bagadia recommends five shares to buy today

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/breakout-stocks-to-buy-or-sell-sumeet-bagadia-recommends-five-shares-to-buy-today-8-may-2026-11778170926117.html

#MintMarkets | Amid this backdrop, these are the top 10 stocks that will remain in focus today.

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/stocks-to-watch-sbi-titan-lenskart-bse-among-10-shares-in-focus-today-11778172350261.html