Sahiba Sharma

Sahiba Sharma, Senior Editor - Content at SightsIn Plus

Amazon Layoffs India 2026: Over 500 Roles to be Cut
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Amazon Layoffs India 2026: Over 500 Roles to be Cut

Amazon has initiated a fresh wave of layoffs in India as part of a major global retrenchment, with sources confirming that at least 500 to 700 employees across the country are being impacted. This regional downsizing is a subset of a massive worldwide reduction involving 16,000 corporate roles. The e-commerce giant announced this move in […]

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Mastercard Beats Earnings But Confirms 4% Global Staff Cuts
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Mastercard Beats Earnings But Confirms 4% Global Staff Cuts

Mastercard has reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results that comfortably exceeded Wall Street expectations. Despite the robust profitability, the payments giant confirmed it is proceeding with a global workforce reduction of approximately 4%, impacting roughly 1,300 employees as part of a major organizational restructuring. Strong Financial Performance Driven by Spending Mastercard’s net income for […]

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PeopleStrong Appoints Aashay Manake as Chief People Officer
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PeopleStrong Appoints Aashay Manake as Chief People Officer

PeopleStrong, a leading Human Capital Management (HCM) SaaS provider in Asia, has announced the strategic appointment of Aashay Manake as its new Chief People Officer (CPO). The move comes as the company, headquartered in Gurugram, enters a high-growth phase following a majority stake acquisition by Goldman Sachs Alternatives in 2025. A Veteran Leader for Scalable […]

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Emirates Announces Massive Recruitment for Pilots and Crew
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Emirates Announces Massive Recruitment for Pilots and Crew

Emirates Airline has launched a massive recruitment drive to hire approximately 20,000 operational staff by the end of the decade. This ambitious campaign, confirmed by Deputy President and COO Adel Al Redha in late January 2026, aims to support a significant expansion of the carrier’s fleet and global flight network. Fueling a $950 Million Expansion […]

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TCS CEO Explains Why AI Efficiency Actually Leads to New Jobs
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TCS CEO Explains Why AI Efficiency Actually Leads to New Jobs

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) CEO K. Krithivasan has strongly dismissed the notion that artificial intelligence (AI) will trigger mass layoffs within the global IT services industry. In a series of recent statements and interviews, most notably with the Financial Times in late January 2026, Krithivasan sought to calm widespread anxiety regarding AI-driven job displacement. TCS Redefining Roles, […]

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MSDE Partners With Google to Bring AI Training to Millions
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MSDE Partners With Google to Bring AI Training to Millions

In a landmark move for India’s digital future, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has partnered with Google Cloud and Chaudhary Charan Singh University (CCSU), Meerut, to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the nation’s education and skilling frameworks. This collaboration aims to democratize AI access, providing students and professionals with the high-tech skills […]

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Akasa Air to Induct New Planes and Hundreds of Pilots
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Akasa Air to Induct New Planes and Hundreds of Pilots

Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing budget carrier, has officially resumed pilot recruitment after an 18-month hiatus. Speaking at the Wings India 2026 event at Begumpet Airport, CEO Vinay Dube confirmed that the airline is aggressively expanding its flight crew to match a revitalized aircraft delivery schedule from Boeing. Akasa Air Ending the 18-Month Hiring Freeze The […]

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Expedia Cuts 1,500 Roles to Pivot Toward Next-Gen Tech
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Expedia Cuts 1,500 Roles to Pivot Toward Next-Gen Tech

Expedia Group is undergoing a significant transformation of its workforce, a move characterized by the departure of long-tenured employees to make way for new talent. This shift is part of a broader corporate restructuring aimed at accelerating the company’s technical evolution and streamlining its global operations. The Strategy Behind the Turnover Expedia’s recent workforce reductions, […]

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The Viral Allegations That Have Citigroup Fighting Back
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The Viral Allegations That Have Citigroup Fighting Back

Citigroup has formally denied allegations of sexual harassment and a toxic work environment leveled against one of its senior executives, signaling a high-stakes legal battle. In a recent court filing, the banking giant moved to shift the dispute out of the public eye and into private arbitration, a move that has reignited debates over transparency […]

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Applied Materials Unveils New Talent Hub in Bengaluru
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Applied Materials Unveils New Talent Hub in Bengaluru

Applied Materials, a global leader in materials engineering solutions, has announced the launch of a state-of-the-art facility in Bengaluru. This move is designed to bolster the semiconductor ecosystem in India by focusing on talent development and engineering innovation. The new center underscores the company’s commitment to supporting India’s rapidly growing electronics and semiconductor manufacturing sector. […]

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Amazon Accidentally Alerts Wrong Staff in Latest Job Cuts
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Amazon Accidentally Alerts Wrong Staff in Latest Job Cuts

Amazon latest round of workforce reductions was marred by significant administrative confusion this week after a misfired internal email left employees in the dark regarding their job security. The incident, which took place during a planned Wednesday layoff cycle, has sparked criticism from staff and labor observers over the company’s handling of sensitive personnel departures. […]

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