Sahiba Sharma

Sahiba Sharma, Senior Editor - Content at SightsIn Plus

UP Skill Revolution: 83,000+ Apprentices Placed in FY26
Internship

UP Skill Revolution: 83,000+ Apprentices Placed in FY26

Uttar Pradesh government has achieved a significant milestone in its mission to boost youth employability, successfully placing 83,277 youth as apprentices across various industrial and MSME units in the 2025–26 financial year. This announcement was made by the State’s Public Information Department. It underscores the government’s aggressive push to transform Uttar Pradesh into a premier […]

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Ubisoft Exits Halifax as Part of Global Cost-Cutting Drive
Industry

Ubisoft Exits Halifax as Part of Global Cost-Cutting Drive

Ubisoft has officially announced the closure of its Halifax-based mobile studio, a move that results in the layoff of all 34 employees at the location. The decision is part of a broader, aggressive global restructuring strategy as the French video game giant struggles to stabilize its financial position and streamline its decentralized development network. Ubisoft […]

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Mahindra & Mahindra Appoints Rohit Thakur Group CHRO
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Mahindra & Mahindra Appoints Rohit Thakur Group CHRO

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M), one of India’s most diversified conglomerates, has announced a significant transition in its top-tier leadership. The Group has appointed Rohit Thakur as the new Group Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective immediately. Rohit succeeds Ruzbeh Irani, a veteran leader who is set to retire after a distinguished career spanning nearly […]

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85% of Indians Face Work Calls During Medical Leave
Labour Law

85% of Indians Face Work Calls During Medical Leave

A startling new report by global job site Indeed has revealed that 85% of Indian employees are regularly getting work calls by their employers during sick leave or public holidays. Despite 79% of employers claiming to support a healthier work-life balance, the reality on the ground highlights a pervasive “always-on” culture that leaves workers digitally […]

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Wix President Nir Zohar Mandates Office Return to Tackle AI
Work Model

Wix President Nir Zohar Mandates Office Return to Tackle AI

Wix.com, the global leader in website creation, has officially issued a mandatory return-to-office (RTO) order for its global workforce, marking a significant departure from its previous flexible work policies. The decision was communicated through an internal memo and subsequent public statements by Wix President and COO Nir Zohar, who emphasized that the rapid evolution of […]

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Sun Pharma Advanced Research is Cutting 40% of its Workforce
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Sun Pharma Advanced Research is Cutting 40% of its Workforce

Sun Pharma Advanced Research Company (SPARC), the clinical research arm of India’s largest drugmaker, has announced a sweeping restructuring plan that includes a 40% reduction in its global workforce. The decision marks a significant pivot for the drug discovery firm as it attempts to extend its cash runway and sharpen its focus on high-priority clinical […]

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China’s Strategic Halt on Nvidia H200 AI Chips
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China’s Strategic Halt on Nvidia H200 AI Chips

In a significant escalation of the ongoing technological decoupling between the world’s two largest economies, the Chinese government has reportedly instructed its leading domestic technology firms to stop placing orders for Nvidia H200 chips. These high-end graphics processing units (GPUs) are currently the global gold standard for training and deploying large-scale artificial intelligence (AI) models. […]

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Gratuity Settlements Now Finalized Upon First Retirement
Labour Law

Gratuity Settlements Now Finalized Upon First Retirement

The Union Government has issued a crucial clarification regarding the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, specifically addressing the eligibility of employees who are re-employed after having already claimed their full gratuity benefits. In a formal directive aimed at streamlining labor law interpretations across public and private sectors, the government stated that an employee who has […]

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Morgan Stanley Expands MD Tier to Capture 2026 M&A Surge
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Morgan Stanley Expands MD Tier to Capture 2026 M&A Surge

Morgan Stanley has officially unveiled its 2026 Managing Director (MD) promotion class, signaling a decisive shift in the bank’s long-term growth strategy. In a year defined by a resurgence in global deal-making and a fierce battle for wealth management dominance, the firm has significantly expanded its senior ranks with a surgical focus on “revenue-producing” roles. […]

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Amazon Overhauls Reviews to Cut Team-Based Padding
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Amazon Overhauls Reviews to Cut Team-Based Padding

Amazon has officially overhauled its performance management system, moving toward a more rigorous, data-driven framework that prioritizes individual output over team-based metrics. The shift, internal documents suggest, aims to “sharpen” the company’s high-performance culture as it navigates a hyper-competitive AI landscape and a mandatory five-day return-to-office (RTO) policy. This evolution of the “Forte” review system […]

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TCS Uses Salary Freezes to Drive 100% Office Compliance
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TCS Uses Salary Freezes to Drive 100% Office Compliance

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services exporter, has reportedly taken its most stringent stance yet on office attendance by halting anniversary appraisals for employees who fail to comply with its Work-From-Office (WFO) mandate. This move marks a significant escalation in the company’s multi-year effort to transition its workforce back to a traditional office […]

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