Sahiba Sharma

Sahiba Sharma, Senior Editor - Content at SightsIn Plus

Meghalaya Partners with Japan to Train Skilled Care Workers
Training

Meghalaya Partners with Japan to Train Skilled Care Workers

Government of Meghalaya has partnered with Japan to train and place skilled care workers from the state in Japanese institutions. This initiative responds to Japan’s urgent need for caregiving professionals, driven by its aging population and declining birthrate. Estimates suggest that Japan will require at least 250,000 care workers by 2026. The Meghalaya State Skill […]

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Ford Responds to Lagging EV Demand with German Job Cuts
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Ford Responds to Lagging EV Demand with German Job Cuts

Ford Motor Company has announced plans to eliminate up to 1,000 jobs at its electric vehicle (EV) production facility in Cologne, Germany. The decision comes in response to weaker-than-expected demand for battery-powered cars across Europe, prompting the automaker to scale back operations and shift to a single-shift schedule starting January 2026. The Cologne plant, which […]

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Google Cuts Over 200 AI Contractors Amid Project Ramp-Down
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Google Cuts Over 200 AI Contractors Amid Project Ramp-Down

Google has reportedly laid off more than 200 contractors involved in training and refining its artificial intelligence systems, including the Gemini chatbot and AI Overviews feature. The layoffs, carried out by outsourcing firm GlobalLogic and its subcontractors, occurred in at least two rounds during August 2025 and were executed with minimal prior notice. The affected […]

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Real-Money Gaming Ban Leads to 2,000 Layoffs Across India
Industry

Real-Money Gaming Ban Leads to 2,000 Layoffs Across India

India’s real-money gaming (RMG) industry is undergoing a major upheaval following the enactment of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025. The legislation came into effect in August. It bans all online games involving monetary stakes, whether based on skill, chance, or a combination of both. As a result, nearly 2,000 employees across […]

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AI-Driven Overhaul Leads to Major Job Cuts at Fiverr
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AI-Driven Overhaul Leads to Major Job Cuts at Fiverr

Fiverr International Ltd., the Israel-based online services marketplace, has announced a significant restructuring plan that will result in a 30% reduction of its workforce. The move, disclosed on September 15, 2025, is part of Fiverr’s broader strategy to transform into an “AI-first” company. The layoffs will affect approximately 250 employees out of the 762 staff […]

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Payoneer Appoints Gaurav as SVP to Lead India Innovation Hub
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Payoneer Appoints Gaurav as SVP to Lead India Innovation Hub

Payoneer, a global financial technology company listed on NASDAQ (PAYO), has appointed Gaurav Gupta as Senior Vice President and Platform Site Leader for India. The announcement was made on September 16, 2025. Gaurav will lead Payoneer’s India innovation hub, located in Gurugram. He will play a central role in advancing the company’s mission to build […]

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Alliance Insurance Brokers Issues ₹55 Crore in ESOPs
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Alliance Insurance Brokers Issues ₹55 Crore in ESOPs

Alliance Insurance Brokers, a leading insurance services provider in India, has announced the issuance of Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) worth ₹55 crore. The move is aimed at rewarding top-performing employees and those who have demonstrated long-term commitment to the organization. The announcement was made on September 15, 2025, and marks a significant step in […]

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India’s Green Hydrogen Push May Create 6 Lakh Jobs by 2030
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India’s Green Hydrogen Push May Create 6 Lakh Jobs by 2030

India’s ambitious National Green Hydrogen Mission is poised to generate an estimated six lakh jobs by 2030, according to recent statements by Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Shripad Yesso Naik. The mission, launched in January 2023 with a financial outlay of ₹19,744 crore, aims to position India as a […]

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POSH Pendency Grows Despite Rise in Complaint Reporting
Prevention of Sexual Harassment(POSH)

POSH Pendency Grows Despite Rise in Complaint Reporting

India’s top 30 listed companies reported a 6.2% rise in POSH complaints in FY25, marking a shift in workplace culture where employees are increasingly confident in reporting misconduct. According to data compiled by Complykaro for The Economic Times, the BSE Sensex firms received 958 complaints under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition […]

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TCS Employee’s Viral Post Exposes Pressure to Resign
Industry

TCS Employee’s Viral Post Exposes Pressure to Resign

A junior employee at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has triggered widespread discussion across India’s tech sector after posting a detailed account of resisting pressure to resign. Shared anonymously on Reddit under the title “I Denied my resignation in TCS,” the post quickly went viral, garnering thousands of upvotes and comments on forums like r/DevelopersIndia and […]

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Coal India Boosts Accidental Insurance to ₹1 Crore for Employees
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Coal India Boosts Accidental Insurance to ₹1 Crore for Employees

Coal India Limited (CIL), the country’s largest coal producer, has announced a significant enhancement in its employee welfare measures by raising the accidental insurance cover for regular staff to ₹1 crore. The decision, unveiled by Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy on September 12, 2025, is part of a broader package of reforms […]

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