Axis Bank Layoffs: Employee Count Falls by 3,000 as Tech Drives Productivity

Axis Bank reports a 3% headcount reduction in FY26 as automation and AI driven processes boost productivity; the lender expands branches while profits stay steady.

Iran drones hit Bahrain; ship attacked

Business - 3 hr, 48 min ago

Iran launched drones at Bahrain and a ship was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, following US airstrikes, raising Persian Gulf security concerns.

Persistent to acquire Nagarro

Business - 3 hr, 39 min ago

Persistent Systems plans to acquire Germany’s Nagarro via a EUR 81-per-share offer, creating a USD 2.9 billion AI-led digital engineering group.

Pakistan Beat Netherlands By 37 Runs

Sports - 3 hr, 22 min ago

Pakistan beat the Netherlands by 37 runs in Bristol to close the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, with Ayesha Zafar leading the way.