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Amazon will slash 14,000 corporate roles as it increases spending on artificial intelligence. The move, announced by Senior VP Beth Galetti, is aimed at reducing bureaucracy and realigning resources to support the company’s biggest technology priorities

Amazon is reportedly set to lay off around 30,000 corporate employees starting Tuesday, marking its largest workforce reduction since the pandemic. The cuts, part of CEO Andy Jassy’s cost-cutting drive, will affect multiple divisions, including AWS, HR, and devices.

Meta, Amazon, and other tech giants have advised H-1B and H-4 visa holders to remain in the US or return immediately as the USD 100,000 visa fee takes effect September 21, raising concerns over skilled foreign workers stranded abroad.

Tata Consultancy Services ranks second in H-1B visa approvals in 2025, after Amazon, with 5,505 visas, according to USCIS. The new $100,000 visa fee aims to curb H-1B programme abuse, potentially affecting Indian IT companies and foreign STEM workers in the US

Ahead of the Amazon Great Indian Festival 2025, Telangana is witnessing rising demand for premium smartphones, TVs, and wearables. With over 57,000 local sellers and a robust logistics network, Amazon says consumer preferences reflect growing purchasing power and evolving lifestyle aspirations.

India’s Independence Day sales are offering major discounts on gaming gear, including consoles, phones, PCs, and accessories. With deals across platforms, gamers have the perfect chance to upgrade their setups—but should buy responsibly amid tempting offers

Amazon has launched the third-generation Echo Show 5 smart display in India, featuring a 5.5-inch screen, improved audio with 2X bass, and a built-in camera for home monitoring. It offers enhanced smart home control, entertainment, and voice assistant features via Alexa.

Amazon has launched a new 16 GB Kindle Colorsoft and its first color Kindle for kids, priced at $249.99 and $269.99 respectively. Both devices feature vibrant color displays, long battery life, and tools to enhance reading for all age groups.

Starbucks will require corporate employees to work in-office four days a week and mandate relocation for people leaders to Seattle or Toronto, aligning with broader corporate shifts toward in-person work

Amazon Prime Day 2025 runs from July 12–14, offering 72 hours of mega deals on smartphones, electronics, home essentials, fashion, and more. With AI-powered shopping via Rufus and expanded delivery reach, it’s claimed tobe Amazon’s biggest sale event yet

Donald Trump has suspended US-Canada trade talks over Ottawa’s 3% digital services tax on tech firms like Amazon and Google. The levy, retroactive and set to begin Monday, could cost U.S. companies $2 billion. New tariffs may follow

Amazon India has launched an at-home diagnostic service in collaboration with Orange Health Labs. The new Amazon Diagnostics offering enables lab test bookings, sample collection in 60 minutes, and digital reports, expanding Amazon’s healthcare portfolio across six major Indian cities

The move aims to enhance speed, efficiency, and customer experience across the country’s serviceable pin codes.

The QLED QEF1 series features cutting-edge Real and Safe Quantum Dot Technology and the powerful Q4 AI Processor, delivering real-time optimization of visuals and sound based on content and user environment.

Priced at Rs 16,999, the new Kindle Paperwhite is available in Black on Amazon.in and is touted as the fastest and thinnest Paperwhite to date, offering a significant upgrade from its predecessors.

Reflecting on her journey, Priyanka said GITAM played a vital role in shaping her career

The development comes at a time when several global companies, including Amazon, Intel and Goldman Sachs, are also cutting jobs amid the growing influence of AI and global economic uncertainty

As per the list, Tata Consultancy Services retained the top spot, followed by Accenture (#2) and Infosys (#3)

BIS has conducted extensive raids on Amazon and Flipkart warehouses here, seizing thousands of products lacking proper quality certifications

The rise of AI and global economic uncertainties are key reasons behind these layoffs. Amazon, one of the world's largest e-commerce companies, is planning to eliminate approximately 14,000 managerial roles, according to reports