Report: Uber to cut 20% workforce globally, 5,400 jobs at risk
Ride-hailing firm Uber is reportedly laying off 20 per cent of its workforce — more than 5,400 of 27,000 employees — as rides come to an indefinite halt in most countries owing to lockdowns and social distancing in place, The Information reported. Layoffs of that magnitude “could be announced in...
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Company says drug proved effective against virus in US study
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Putin extends national paid leave to May 11
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Men are more than twice as likely to die from COVID-19
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US, Chinese experts probing origins of virus: Report
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Covid, Corona and Lockdown:
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Satellite images of luxury boats further hint Kim at villa: Experts
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UN: New polio outbreak in Niger after vaccination suspended
30 April 2020 | AP
Hillary Clinton endorses Biden to challenge Trump’
Hillary Clinton, who was defeated by President Donald Trump in 2016, has endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden to challenge him in November in a much-changed environment. “I want to add my voice to the many who have endorsed you to be our president,” Clinton told him on Tuesday. Clinton was among...
Around the Globe
Several hundred Ukrainian entrepreneurs protested in Kyiv on Wednesday, demanding the Government to ease lockdown restrictions enacted on March 12 to stem the spread of the coronavirus Germany is extending its worldwide travel warning until mid-June, saying the coronavirus situation is too dire to change the guidance. Foreign Minister Heiko Maas...
Fight for survival
The entire world is struggling under the onslaught of the Corona pandemic. The situation in our country, too, has caused a lot of anxiety. The administration of Gautam Buddha Nagar is tackling the virus on a war footing and its efforts are showing a positive response. The recovery rate of...
In short
On the occasion of HUDCO’s golden jubilee, more than 1,000 officials and stakeholders joined a live webcast event. In the wake of the pandemic, the use of information technology to enable virtual celebration of the foundation day, was historic. Durga Shanker Mishra, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs was...
Jsimple appoints a new business head
Jsimple LLC, a US-based company in Artificial Intelligence HR space, appoints Karnika Bansal as a Business Head for its global operations. Jsimple envisions expanding the rollout of attrition prediction add-ons to the Human Resources Management System (HRMS) in India and internationally. Karnika will be responsible for overseeing operations of the company,...
GGSIPU invites online applications for MSc
IP University has invited online applications for MSc (Biodiversity and Conservation), available at the University School of Environment Management. The last date of submission of online applications is May 5. The minimum eligibility to apply for this programme is BSc degree in Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Anthropology, Bio-technology or any other related...
NBT & FICCI organise a webinar
While wishing everyone on the World Book and Copyright Day, Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal, Minister of Human Resource Development, Government of India, said that India is a hub of knowledge. With its ancient scriptures and so many universities, India is a link between the past and the future. Emphasising on the...
