Sahiba Sharma

Sahiba Sharma, Senior Editor - Content at SightsIn Plus

Google Flags Surge in Extortion Emails Sent to Executives
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Google Flags Surge in Extortion Emails Sent to Executives

Google has issued a warning about a surge in extortion emails being sent to executives at large organizations. The tech company revealed that a group claiming affiliation with the Clop ransomware gang is behind the campaign, which began around September 29, 2025. The senders of these emails allege that they have stolen sensitive data from […]

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US Senators Question TCS on Hiring Practices and H-1B Visa Use
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US Senators Question TCS on Hiring Practices and H-1B Visa Use

Two senior U.S. Senators—Charles Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Richard Durbin, the committee’s ranking member—have formally questioned Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) over its hiring practices in the United States. In a letter dated September 24, 2025, addressed to TCS CEO K Krithivasan, the Senators posed nine detailed questions seeking data and explanations […]

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SUEZ Ropes-In Pawan Agarwal from Alstom as VP – HR, India
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SUEZ Ropes-In Pawan Agarwal from Alstom as VP – HR, India

SUEZ in India appoints Pawan Agarwal as Vice President HR India, effective 29th Sept 2025. In this strategic leadership role, Pawan will spearhead HR strategies for India and will act as key India leadership member. Extensive Background and Experience Pawan brings over 25 years of experience in Human Resources management, particularly within the Engineering and […]

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TCS CHRO Milind Retires; Sudeep Kunnumal to Take Charge
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TCS CHRO Milind Retires; Sudeep Kunnumal to Take Charge

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services company, has announced the retirement of its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), Milind Lakkad, marking the end of a distinguished 38-year career with the firm. Milind, who joined TCS as a trainee in 1987, held several leadership roles over the years, including heading the Manufacturing Practice and […]

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Lufthansa to Cut 4,000 Administrative Jobs by 2030
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Lufthansa to Cut 4,000 Administrative Jobs by 2030

German airline group Lufthansa has announced plans to eliminate 4,000 administrative positions by 2030 as part of a broader restructuring strategy aimed at improving operational efficiency and long-term profitability. The move, disclosed during the company’s Capital Markets Day in Munich, will primarily affect non-operational staff in Germany and is being carried out in consultation with […]

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Odisha Approves Labour Law Reforms to Boost Employment
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Odisha Approves Labour Law Reforms to Boost Employment

Odisha Cabinet has approved major amendments to the Factories Act, 1948 and the Odisha Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1956. The reforms, cleared during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, are expected to simplify compliance, expand economic activity, and enhance workforce participation across the state. The revised provisions apply to shops […]

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Apple Grants Employees Extra Time Off Ahead of Thanksgiving
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Apple Grants Employees Extra Time Off Ahead of Thanksgiving

Apple has announced that employees will receive three additional days off during Thanksgiving week, continuing a long-standing tradition initiated by co-founder Steve Jobs. The practice, known internally as “Steve Days,” is intended to recognize employee contributions and offer time for rest and reflection at the end of the year. In a companywide memo, CEO Tim […]

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TCS Layoffs Spark Anxiety as Employees Question Transparency
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TCS Layoffs Spark Anxiety as Employees Question Transparency

Employees at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, are grappling with rising uncertainty following a wave of layoffs and internal restructuring. While the company officially stated that only 2% of its workforce—approximately 12,000 employees—would be impacted, multiple reports and union claims suggest the actual number could be significantly higher, possibly exceeding 30,000. […]

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Volkswagen Initiates Major Overhaul of India Operations
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Volkswagen Initiates Major Overhaul of India Operations

Volkswagen Group is undertaking a comprehensive restructuring of its India business, according to an internal memo circulated earlier this month. The move comes in response to mounting market pressures, regulatory challenges, and a prolonged struggle to gain significant market share in the world’s third-largest automobile market. The memo, issued by Piyush Arora, Managing Director of […]

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Apple Adds 3.5 Lakh Jobs Through Local Component Network
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Apple Adds 3.5 Lakh Jobs Through Local Component Network

Apple is deepening engagement with India’s manufacturing ecosystem, which has led to the creation of approximately 3.5 lakh jobs across the country, according to recent industry reports. The employment surge is driven by the onboarding of 45 new component manufacturers and assembly partners into Apple’s India supply chain network. These firms span production, logistics, and […]

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EPFO Revamps ECR System to Simplify Employer Return Filing
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EPFO Revamps ECR System to Simplify Employer Return Filing

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced a revamped Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR) facility starting with the wage month of September 2025. The overhaul aims to simplify the return-filing process for employers and reduce data-entry errors that have historically complicated compliance. A key change in the new system is the separation of return submission from payment […]

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