Amazon is Laying Off Employees in the Division that VP Scott Dresser Says Remains Strategic Priority After cutting 57,000 corporate jobs over the last three years, Amazon is now laying off employees from its worldwide operations division. The e-commerce giant has been streamlining its workforce as part of a broader effort to reduce costs and increase efficiency. The layoffs are reportedly affecting employees in the company's customer fulfillment and logistics department, with some sources suggesting that hundreds of jobs are being eliminated. This move comes just months after Amazon announced plans to invest $1 billion in its employee training and development programs. In a statement, Scott Dresser, Vice President of Worldwide Operations at Amazon, said that the division remains a strategic priority for the company, despite the layoffs. "We are constantly evaluating our operations and making adjustments as needed to ensure we remain competitive and efficient," he said. "While this may involve reducing some positions, it also involves hiring new employees in other areas where we have growth opportunities." The latest round of layoffs follows several previous rounds of job cuts at Amazon, which has been grappling with increased competition from rival e-commerce companies like Walmart and eBay. The company's efforts to reduce costs and increase efficiency have included measures such as consolidating offices, reducing travel expenses, and implementing cost-saving technologies. Amazon's decision to lay off employees in its operations division is likely to be seen as a sign that the company is serious about cutting costs and improving profitability. Despite its dominance in the e-commerce market, Amazon has faced increasing pressure from investors to generate higher profits and reduce its reliance on debt financing. The latest job cuts are also expected to have...#Amazon #Walmart #eBay #Scott_Dresser
IISER IAT 2026 Application Window Opens Today, Here's How to Apply The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) IIT 2026 application window has opened today, offering a unique opportunity for students to apply for the prestigious undergraduate program. Aspiring students can now submit their applications online through the official website. To be eligible for the IISER IAT 2026, applicants must have appeared or cleared Class XII examination from any recognized board in India. The application process is entirely online, and candidates need to follow a step-by-step guide to submit their applications successfully. Here's how to apply: 1. Visit the official website of IISER at iiser.ac.in. 2. Click on the "Admissions" tab and select "IIT 2026" from the drop-down menu. 3. Read the instructions carefully before starting your application. 4. Fill in the online application form with accurate information, including personal details, academic qualifications, and contact information. 5. Upload scanned copies of required documents, such as Class X and XII mark sheets, passport size photograph, and proof of age. 6. Pay the application fee of Rs 1,500 (for general category students) or Rs 750 (for reserved categories). 7. Submit your application by clicking on the "Submit" button. The last date for submitting applications is [date]. Late submissions will not be accepted under any circumstances.#IISER #Indian_Institute_of_Science_Education_and_Research #IIT_2026
IISER Begins IAT 2026 Registration: Important Dates, Eligibility and More The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) has started the registration process for the Integrated Academic Programme (IAP) for the academic year 2026. The online application form is available on the official website iiseradmission.in, and interested candidates can submit their applications from today onwards. According to the notification, the IAT 2026 examination will be conducted in two stages - Stage 1: Screening Test and Stage 2: Interview. The registration process for IAP at IISER is open to students who have passed Class 12 or equivalent with a minimum of 60% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates). The important dates for the IAT 2026 registration are as follows: * Online application submission starts: Today * Last date for submitting online applications: [TBA] * Screening Test Date: [TBA] * Interview Date: [TBA] Eligible candidates can apply for the IAP at IISER, which is a five-year integrated programme that offers specializations in various fields such as biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics. The programme aims to provide students with a comprehensive education in their chosen field, with a strong focus on research and innovation. The IAT 2026 examination will test the candidates' knowledge, skills, and aptitude for pursuing higher studies in science. The selection process is based on the candidate's performance in the screening test and interview. To be eligible for the IAP at IISER, candidates must have passed Class 12 or equivalent with a minimum of 60% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates). Candidates who are appearing for their Class 12 examination...#Interview #IISER #Indian_Institute_of_Science_Education_and_Research #Integrated_Academic_Programme #IAP #IAT_2026 #Screening_Test #Class_12 #SCSTPwD
Applications Open for IISER Aptitude Test 2026 The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) has announced that applications are now open for the aptitude test to be conducted in 2026. The prestigious institution, which is one of the most sought-after educational institutions in India, invites eligible candidates to apply for the test. The IISER Aptitude Test is a mandatory step for admission into the undergraduate programmes offered by the institute. The test is designed to assess the candidate's aptitude and potential for pursuing higher education in science and mathematics. Candidates who clear the test will be eligible for admission into the five-year Integrated Bachelor's-Master's programme in Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, or Physical Sciences. To be eligible to apply, candidates must have passed Class XII examination with a minimum of 60% marks from any recognized board. The application process is entirely online and can be accessed through the IISER website. The last date for submitting applications is January 15, 2026. The aptitude test will be conducted on March 14, 2026, at various centres across the country. Candidates who are shortlisted based on their performance in the test will be called for an interview and a written test. The final selection will be made on the basis of the candidate's performance in all the three stages. IISER has a reputation for producing some of the best minds in the country, and admission into any of its programmes is considered a prestigious honour. With its strong focus on research and innovation, IISER is an attractive destination for students who are passionate about pursuing higher education in science and mathematics.#IISER #Indian_Institute_of_Science_Education_and_Research #Class_XII #January_15_2026 #March_14_2026
Best Workout Headphones (2026), Tested in the Gym and in the Streets Rock your inner jock with a pair of sturdy, sweatproof, and tangle-proof headphones. Here are our favorites. #Tested #Headphones #Streets_Rock #Workout_Headphones #tangle-proof_headphones #sweatproof
'The reason why we're so beloved in the videogame industry and we're so deep in it still is, in a lot of ways, we created the modern videogame industry' says Nvidia CEO Huang Strap in, folks, and save your opinions until the end. #videogame #Nvidia_CEO #CEO_Huang #Huang_Strap #videogame_industry #modern_videogame #folks
T20 World Cup 2026: Charter flight arranged for West Indies team to return home amidst Middle East tensionsWest Indies, which was knocked out of the T20 World Cup after losing to India in the Super Eight match on Sunday in Kolkata, was unable to fly back home because flight operations across parts of the Gulf region were disrupted. West Indies, which was knocked out of the T20 World Cup after losing to India in the Super Eight match on Sunday in Kolkata, was unable to fly back home because flight operations across parts of the Gulf region were disrupted. #World_Cup #West_Indies #back_home #Middle_East #Gulf_region #flight_operations #fly_back #amidst_Middle #East_tensionsWest #Charter_flight
Bitcoin takes aim at $74,000. Surprisingly, the dollar's rallying too. #Bitcoin #Surprisingly #aim #dollar #rallying
Nothing sees your colorful MacBook Neo, and raises you two new funky Android phones — meet the Phone (4a) and (4a) Pro The Nothing Phone (4a) and Phone (4a) Pro have just been unveiled alongside the affordable Nothing Headphone (a) — and they come in some funky colors. #Phone #Android_phones #MacBook_Neo #funky_Android #funky_colors #colorful_MacBook #unveiled_alongside
Evening news brief: India condoles Khamenei’s death; Nitish Kumar files Rajya Sabha nomination and more India extended condolences on Iran's Supreme Leader's passing while PM Modi engaged Gulf leaders amid rising regional tensions. Bihar CM Nitish Kumar filed for Rajya Sabha, signaling a leadership shift. Indian markets surged as global sentiment improved. #Rajya_Sabha #Modi_engaged #Nitish_Kumar #Supreme_Leader #Iran_Supreme #India_condoles #Gulf_leaders #condoles_Khamenei #engaged_Gulf #India_extended
