Sahiba Sharma

Sahiba Sharma, Senior Editor - Content at SightsIn Plus

Foxconn Exodus Accelerates Global Supply Chain Pivot
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Foxconn Exodus Accelerates Global Supply Chain Pivot

The sudden closure of Apple’s largest supplier, Foxconn Henyang Hongfujin Precision Industry plant in China, occurred on September 30, 2025. Analysts have described this event as exposing the “hollow core of China’s industrial economy.” The abrupt cessation of operations at the facility, which once employed 30,000 workers and generated billions in output, has accelerated a […]

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AAP MP Calls for Scrapping of 10-Minute Delivery Model
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AAP MP Calls for Scrapping of 10-Minute Delivery Model

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha has ignited a national debate on the ethics of quick commerce, demanding an outright ban on 10-minute delivery services in the country. Speaking during the Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha on Friday, Raghav termed the practice a form of “cruelty” toward gig workers, who are forced to […]

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UBS Headcount Poised to Fall Below 100,000 in Post-Merger Cuts
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UBS Headcount Poised to Fall Below 100,000 in Post-Merger Cuts

Swiss banking giant UBS is reportedly preparing for a new, sweeping wave of workforce reductions, with internal plans suggesting the elimination of up to 10,000 additional jobs worldwide by 2027. This move signals a significant escalation in the bank’s efforts to streamline operations and realize cost efficiencies following the historic emergency takeover of rival Credit […]

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Tech Giant Microsoft Ends Mandatory D&I Scoring for Employees
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Tech Giant Microsoft Ends Mandatory D&I Scoring for Employees

Microsoft has quietly eliminated Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) as a mandatory, company-wide core priority within its employee performance review system, marking a significant change in how the tech giant assesses staff accountability for these initiatives. The alteration, implemented via the company’s internal Connect system in recent months, removes the previous requirement for employees to detail their contributions […]

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No Work Calls After Office Hrs: Right to Disconnect Bill Introduced
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No Work Calls After Office Hrs: Right to Disconnect Bill Introduced

In a major development poised to reshape India’s increasingly “always-on” work culture, the Right to Disconnect Bill, 2025, has been introduced as a Private Member’s Bill in the Lok Sabha. Championed by Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Member of Parliament, Supriya Sule, the proposed legislation seeks to grant employees the legal authority to ignore work-related calls, […]

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IBM CEO Explains Why AI Isn’t the Primary Cause of Job Cuts
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IBM CEO Explains Why AI Isn’t the Primary Cause of Job Cuts

The narrative blaming Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the ongoing wave of mass layoffs across the global technology sector has been sharply challenged by IBM CEO Aravind Krishna. In a recent interview, Aravind asserted that the primary driver behind the job cuts is not automation, but rather a “natural correction” following what he termed “over-hiring” during […]

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Karnataka to Mark September 13th as Women Employees’ Day
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Karnataka to Mark September 13th as Women Employees’ Day

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that September 13th will be formally designated as Women Employees’ Day. The declaration was made during a recent public address, reaffirming the state government’s commitment to gender equity and appreciating the role of female staff across various government departments and the broader corporate sector. The significance of the date, September 13th, is tied […]

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IT Secretary Calls for IT-ITeS Shift to Sectoral AI Development
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IT Secretary Calls for IT-ITeS Shift to Sectoral AI Development

Union IT Secretary has issued a clear mandate to the Indian Information Technology and IT-enabled Services (IT-ITeS) sector, urging companies to move beyond simply adopting global Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions and instead focus on building specialized, sectoral AI-based technology. The Secretary emphasized that this strategic shift is critical for ensuring that the rise of AI […]

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Gig Workers Lodge Complaints Against Hyderabad Tech Firm
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Gig Workers Lodge Complaints Against Hyderabad Tech Firm

A significant labor dispute is escalating in Hyderabad, where a collective of gig workers has lodged formal complaints against a major app-based service provider, citing what they describe as “exploitative conditions.” The company, which operates primarily in the tech sector, is accused of unilaterally modifying pay structures, imposing excessive working hours, and lacking basic social […]

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Why the White-Collar Hiring Slump Ignores Soaring Tech Vacancies
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Why the White-Collar Hiring Slump Ignores Soaring Tech Vacancies

The Indian white-collar job market is exhibiting a sharp paradox: technology-related roles now account for over 50% of all available white-collar openings, yet the broader hiring environment remains sluggish. This phenomenon reflects a fundamental restructuring of corporate demand, where companies prioritize digital transformation and AI integration over routine, non-technical functions, even amidst overall economic caution. Data from […]

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Ola Electric to Hire 1,000 Experienced Technicians
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Ola Electric to Hire 1,000 Experienced Technicians

Ola Electric, India’s leading electric two-wheeler manufacturer, has announced a massive recruitment drive to onboard 1,000 senior service technicians, signaling the next aggressive phase of its customer service strategy, dubbed ‘Hyperservice’. This significant hiring push is aimed at strengthening the company’s service infrastructure across the country to match its rapidly accelerating sales volume and address growing customer […]

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