Sheetal Singh

Sheetal Singh, Senior News Journalist, SightsIn Plus

Octave Intelligence to Scale Hyderabad Centre to 2,000 Engineers
Employment

Octave Intelligence to Scale Hyderabad Centre to 2,000 Engineers

Octave Intelligence plc has inaugurated a 2 lakh sq ft Technology and Innovation Centre in Hyderabad, with plans to scale the facility to 2,000 engineers in the coming years. The new centre is located in HITEC City and will support the company’s global technology and innovation operations. Key Takeaways The centre will bring together teams […]

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Scaler Launches FDE Programme to Train 10,000 Enterprise AI Engineers
Training

Scaler Launches FDE Programme to Train 10,000 Enterprise AI Engineers

Scaler has launched a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) Specialization and committed ₹25 crore to train 10,000 engineers for enterprise AI deployment roles. The programme is aimed at addressing the growing demand for professionals who can move AI systems from development and pilots into real business environments. The company said demand for Forward Deployed Engineers has […]

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Real Estate, FMCG and IT Lead New Jobs in H2 2026 Amid AI Disruption
AI

Real Estate, FMCG and IT Lead New Jobs in H2 2026 Amid AI Disruption

Nearly four in five senior HR leaders expect companies to create new jobs in the second half of 2026, while 97% expect hiring activity, including new and replacement hiring, to continue over the next six months, according to Naukri’s H2 2026 Hiring Outlook survey. The survey, based on responses from more than 540 senior HR […]

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Delhi-NCR Rain Disrupts Commute; Gurugram Offices Shift to WFH
Work Model

Delhi-NCR Rain Disrupts Commute; Gurugram Offices Shift to WFH

Heavy rain continued to disrupt normal life across Delhi-NCR on Tuesday, with waterlogging and traffic congestion affecting daily commutes. In Gurugram, authorities advised corporate offices and other institutions to adopt work-from-home arrangements to reduce traffic and ensure the safety of employees. The heavy rainfall followed intense showers across the region on Monday, when several parts […]

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Tech Mahindra Hyderabad Employee Protest: Company Says She Remains on Payroll
Employment

Tech Mahindra Hyderabad Employee Protest: Company Says She Remains on Payroll

Tech Mahindra has clarified that R Bhavana, the Hyderabad employee who protested outside the company’s campus over an alleged termination, remains an active employee and continues to be on the company’s payroll. The development follows the earlier SightsIn Plus report on the Tech Mahindra employee protest, published on July 24. Bhavana had alleged that she […]

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Infosys Employees Get 70% Average Variable Pay for Q1 FY27
Compensation

Infosys Employees Get 70% Average Variable Pay for Q1 FY27

Infosys has paid an average variable pay of 70% to eligible employees for Q1 FY27, covering the April-June 2026 quarter. The average payout is unchanged from the previous quarter but is around 10 percentage points lower than the same quarter last year, according to reports. The latest payout comes as Infosys continues to manage employee […]

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PwC India, SAP India Launch 18-Month Skill Programme for Engineering Students
Training

PwC India, SAP India Launch 18-Month Skill Programme for Engineering Students

PwC India and SAP India have announced an 18-month skill development programme for engineering students in India. The programme will provide students with industry-relevant skills, SAP certifications and practical exposure to help them prepare for technology-focused careers. The initiative was launched through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Bhubaneswar. […]

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UP Cabinet Removes Two-Year Gap Rule for 180-Day Maternity Leave
Labour Law

UP Cabinet Removes Two-Year Gap Rule for 180-Day Maternity Leave

The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved a change in maternity leave rules for women state government employees, removing the requirement of a two-year gap between two maternity leaves. The decision allows eligible employees to avail 180 days of maternity leave twice during their service. What Has Changed The decision was approved by the Uttar Pradesh […]

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EPFO Launches Enrolment Campaign 2026: Check Eligibility, Deadline Oct 31
EPFO

EPFO Launches Enrolment Campaign 2026: Check Eligibility, Deadline Oct 31

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has urged employers to make use of the Employees’ Enrolment Campaign (EEC) 2026 to enrol eligible workers who were left outside EPF coverage during the past years. The one-time campaign was notified with effect from June 29, 2026, and will remain open until October 31, 2026. It provides employers […]

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Apple Cuts Over 200 Jobs Across Siri, Vision Pro Teams Amid AI Shift
Artificial Intelligence

Apple Cuts Over 200 Jobs Across Siri, Vision Pro Teams Amid AI Shift

Apple has cut more than 200 roles across teams working on Siri, Vision Pro and AI-related software as it realigns resources towards artificial intelligence and future devices, according to a Bloomberg report. Around 100 positions have been eliminated from the Vision Pro organisation, while another 100 roles have been affected across Siri and software teams. […]

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Welspun Corp Bags ₹17,200 Crore US Pipe Supply Order
Industry

Welspun Corp Bags ₹17,200 Crore US Pipe Supply Order

Welspun Corp has secured its largest-ever single order, valued at approximately US$1.8 billion (₹17,200 crore), for the supply of pipes from its manufacturing facility in the United States. The company disclosed the order on August 20, with execution planned across FY2028 and FY2029. Order Book Rises to ₹42,100 Crore Welspun Corp said the latest contract […]

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