Nokia is reportedly planning to cut thousands of jobs over time. According to a report by Money Control, the company may reduce its global workforce of around 74,000 employees by 20%. Translating to more than 14,000 roles, the job cuts may impact Nokia India operations as well which employees over 17,000 employees. The layoffs, the report says, come as part of a major global restructuring plan. The development comes at a time when several global technology companies have announced job cuts amid slowing demand and cost pressures. Nokia’s India business has also reported a decline in performance, adding to the need for restructuring.

Nokia’s restructuring plan and India impact

As per Moneycontrol, Nokia has already started preparing for layoffs in India as part of its broader restructuring efforts. The company is also making leadership changes in the country. The Finnish tech firm has already appointed Samar Mittal for the role of India Country Business Leader. Vibha Mehra is set to become India Country Manager, starting April 1, 2026. These shifts come on the heels of Tarun Chhabra’s departure from his position as the former head of India.The restructuring is expected to affect multiple teams, including global and common functions. The report noted that Nokia’s earlier merger of Cloud and Network Services with Mobile Networks in 2023 may have created overlapping roles, which could now be reduced.Nokia’s India performance has weakened in recent months. The company reported a 15 per cent year-on-year drop in net sales to 393 million euros in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to 463 million euros in the same period last year.Globally, Nokia’s workforce has declined over the years, from around 103,000 employees in 2018 to about 74,100 currently. Reports also suggest that the company may cut jobs in parts of Europe. The move follows a broader trend in the tech industry, where companies such as Amazon, Microsoft, and Google have announced layoffs in recent months.

NEW DELHI: The government has imposed export duties on diesel and turbine fuel, a move aimed at improving availability of these products in the domestic market, according to the CBIC chairman’s statement on Friday.The decision is also expected to strengthen the country’s energy security by ensuring adequate supplies amid evolving global conditions.Revenue collections from the new duties are estimated at around Rs 1,500 crore over a fortnight.In a parallel measure, the government has reduced special excise duties on petrol and diesel to address under-recoveries faced by Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs). This step is intended to provide cushion for consumers, with officials indicating that retail prices of key fuels will remain unchanged.The government revised its fuel duty structure, reducing the special additional excise duty on petrol to Rs 3 per litre and eliminating it entirely on diesel.The move comes amid ongoing disruptions in global oil supply chains linked to the Middle East conflict, with Iran tightening its control over the Strait of Hormuz.According to a government order dated Thursday, “the additional excise duty on petrol was cut to Rs 3 per litre from Rs 13 per litre earlier. Meanwhile, the excise duty on diesel was cut to Rs 0 from Rs 10 per litre earlier.”Meanwhile, global crude oil prices eased on Friday after US signalled that negotiations with Iran were “going very well,” extending the deadline with the country by 10 days. The development weighed on sentiment, pushing major benchmarks down by around 2 per cent in early trade. Brent crude, which had earlier surged to $108 per barrel, slipped 2.08 per cent to $105.75 per barrel. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) fell 1.94 per cent to $92.67 as of 7:50 am IST. The decline follows a sharp rally in the previous session, when Brent had jumped 4.8 per cent to $101.89 per barrel amid concerns over disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Prices remain significantly higher than pre-conflict levels of roughly $70 per barrel, with WTI also up 4.6 per cent to $94.48 in the previous session. Domestically, Nayara Energy, India’s largest private fuel retailer, raised petrol prices by Rs 5 per litre and diesel by Rs 3 per litre on Thursday, citing rising input costs linked to the Middle East tensions. The company operates 6,967 of India’s 102,075 petrol pumps and has passed on part of the cost increase to consumers, according to PTI sources.Additionally, looking at overall issues arising from Middle East, govt set up an inter ministerial group, which’ll be lead by defence minister Rajnath Singh, according to ANI sources. Union home minister Amit Shah, union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, and union petroleum minister Hardeep Singh Puri will be among the members.

Mars has been considered a calm, or rather a ‘dormant’ planet, cold, dusty, and not very active in terms of geology. But recent scientific findings have managed to alter the way we view Mars in a rather unexpected manner. Researchers have found that Mars is speeding up its rotation each year, reducing its day by small but notable increments. Though the speed at which Mars rotates has been incredibly small, its significance has managed to capture the interest of all the researchers in the world. With the highly precise data collected by NASA’s InSight lander, not only have researchers been able to confirm the speedup, but they are now also able to understand the underlying reasons for the phenomenon.

Mars rotation speed: What scientists discovered

The discovery was made possible through NASA’s InSight mission, which utilized a highly sophisticated device called the Rotation and Interior Structure Experiment (RISE)to study the spin of Mars. Through the study, ‘Spin state and deep interior structure of Mars from InSight radio tracking,’ the team was able to determine that Mars’ spin speed is increasing by 4 milliarcseconds each year, which translates to a shorter Martian day by a fraction of a millisecond each year. While the discovery may not seem very significant, the level of accuracy required to make the discovery is impressive. According to Sebastien Le Maistre, the lead scientist in the study, “It takes a very long time and a lot of data to see these small changes.” This not only marks an impressive scientific discovery but also highlights the level of development in space observation technology.

Why is Mars spinning faster

It was not immediately known what this might be. Initial theories were that perhaps a shift in mass distribution on Mars might have been responsible. This could occur in a number of ways. Perhaps there is a buildup of ice on Mars’ polar caps. Maybe there is a gradual settling of the ground due to previous ice caps. This could cause a shift in mass distribution. This is because when this occurs, Mars’ spin is accelerated. This is similar to that of an ice skater spinning on an ice rink. When they bring their legs inward, they spin more quickly. More recent (2026) studies by Advancing Earth and Space Sciences have indicated that something far more complex is going on. This is because a massive plume of lighter elements rising within Mars’ mantle could possibly be responsible. This is a negative mass anomaly that is accelerating Mars’ spin. This is similar to pulling something inward when spinning.

What this means for Mars’ interior and evolution

The implications of this extend far beyond the simple matter of rotation. If the mantle plume is actually the cause of this movement, then it suggests that the planet itself is not as dead as scientists had believed. It may actually be active beneath the surface.This activity may even extend down into the volcanic areas such as Tharsis, where some of the largest volcanoes in the solar system can be found. In speaking of the importance of the discoveries made with the InSight probe, Bruce Banerdt, the principal investigator of the InSight mission, said of the experience, “It’s really cool to be able to get this latest measurement.”

Why Mars rotation matters for future missions

The reason for knowing Mars’ rotation is not just academic; it has many implications. Knowing Mars’ rotation is vital for navigation and landing missions. It is vital for any future human missions that may be sent to Mars.Small changes can be critical in calculations for spacecraft and timing systems. Mars missions are becoming more and more sophisticated; therefore, precision is vital.

A planet more alive than we thought

Mars remains a surprise for scientists, revealing its hidden complexity. What was thought to be a static world is now showing signs of subtle yet significant change. The speeding rotation is a small hint of a larger tale of internal motion, lingering heat, and evolution.Mars may be a more dynamic world than anybody ever imagined, reminding us that even the quietest of planets may hold powerful secrets within themselves.

The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has released the Tier-I examination marks for two major recruitment drives — Post Code 802/23 under the Combined Examination Scheme and Assistant Section Officer (ASO) under Post Code 101/23 in SCERT. The announcement brings relief and clarity to thousands of candidates awaiting their results and next-stage eligibility. While candidates under the Combined Examination Scheme have been shortlisted for the Skill Test, those applying for the ASO post will proceed to the Tier-II examination. The board has uploaded the marks of all candidates who appeared in the respective examinations. Candidates can now check their scores by logging into the Online Application Registration System (OARS) on the official website.

Post Code 802/23: 3,050 vacancies, 25,385 shortlisted for Skill Test

The Combined Examination Scheme under Post Code 802/23 covers multiple posts including Lower Division Clerk, Junior Assistant, Stenographer Grade-II, Junior Stenographer (Hindi/English), LDC-cum-Typist, Assistant Grade-I, among others.As per Advertisement No. 05/23 and subsequent corrigenda, the total vacancies have been revised to 3,050, including PwBD (177), Ex-Servicemen (344), and Special Categories (132). Category-wise distribution includes UR (1,356), EWS (284), OBC (810), SC (430), and ST (170).The Tier-I online examination was conducted across multiple dates in October 2025, including October 1, 4, 5, 8–11, 13–17, 21, 22, 27, 29, and 30. A total of 72,609 candidates appeared for the exam.Based on performance, 25,385 candidates who secured marks equal to or above the category-wise cut-offs have been provisionally shortlisted for the Skill Test. DSSSB has stated that the Skill Test schedule will be announced separately.

DSSSB ASO (101/23): 13 posts, candidates shortlisted for Tier-II

For Assistant Section Officer (Post Code 101/23) in SCERT, DSSSB had notified 13 vacancies under Advertisement No. 03/23, including UR (8), OBC (3), SC (1), and EWS (1).The Tier-I Computer-Based Test (CBT) was conducted between August 18 and 22, and August 27, 2025, with 17,014 candidates appearing. The board has released normalized marks for all candidates.Those securing marks equal to or above the prescribed cut-offs have been provisionally shortlisted for the Tier-II examination, subject to verification of details provided in their application forms.

How to check DSSSB Tier-I marks

Here is how candidates can check the results online:

Candidates from both recruitments can check their marks by logging into the OARS module at www.dsssbonline.nic.in. DSSSB has emphasized that all shortlisting is provisional and subject to verification of eligibility and documents.