Sheetal Singh

Sheetal Singh, Senior News Journalist, SightsIn Plus

TCS, Google Cloud Open Gemini Experience Center in Mexico City
Artificial Intelligence

TCS, Google Cloud Open Gemini Experience Center in Mexico City

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has partnered with Google Cloud to open a Gemini Experience Center in Mexico City, as the company expands its AI-focused work in Latin America. The new centre will help businesses develop and deploy AI solutions for areas including productivity, innovation and data analysis. It is the ninth Gemini Experience Center set […]

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IBM Expands India Presence With New Centres in Visakhapatnam and Bengaluru
Artificial Intelligence

IBM Expands India Presence With New Centres in Visakhapatnam and Bengaluru

IBM has expanded its presence in India with two new centres focused on technology services, artificial intelligence, research and talent development. The company has opened an IBM Consulting FutureNow Centre in Visakhapatnam and has also partnered with CHRIST (Deemed to be University) to set up the IBM Innovation Center for Artificial Intelligence in Bengaluru. FutureNow […]

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JLL Opens 1.2 Lakh Sq Ft GCC in Hyderabad, Plans 1,600 Employees
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JLL Opens 1.2 Lakh Sq Ft GCC in Hyderabad, Plans 1,600 Employees

JLL has inaugurated a 1.2 lakh sq ft Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Hyderabad and plans to scale the facility to around 1,600 employees over the next two years. The centre has been set up for JLL Business Services (JBS), the company’s integrated global operations platform. Hyderabad centre to support AI-enabled operations Matthew Rees, Chief […]

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Mahindra Group Appoints Delnaz Desai as VP– Group Talent Head
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Mahindra Group Appoints Delnaz Desai as VP– Group Talent Head

Mahindra Group has appointed Delnaz Desai as Vice President – Group Talent Head, effective July 2026. She will be based in Mumbai and will lead the Group’s talent function. In the new role, Delnaz will manage the Group’s talent management agenda, covering employer branding, talent attraction, retention and development. She will work with business leaders […]

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Media Layoffs: Over 1,000 Jobs Lost in India as Newsrooms Restructure
Layoffs

Media Layoffs: Over 1,000 Jobs Lost in India as Newsrooms Restructure

India’s media industry is going through another round of job cuts, with more than 1,000 media professionals estimated to have lost their jobs in 2026 so far. More than 1,000 media jobs have been reported lost in India so far in 2026, according to Exchange4media. The industry had also seen significant job cuts in 2025, […]

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Vizag Set to Become Major Digital Infrastructure Hub, May Create 52,000 Jobs
Employment

Vizag Set to Become Major Digital Infrastructure Hub, May Create 52,000 Jobs

Visakhapatnam, popularly known as Vizag, is emerging as a major digital infrastructure hub, with proposed data centre projects expected to create around 51,840 jobs, according to a research report cited by the Andhra Pradesh government. The report by Square Yards estimates that the proposed 1,080 MW data centre capacity in Vizag could generate 3,240 direct […]

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Wipro Appoints Anil Chikkaveeriah as Director – Global Talent Acquisition
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Wipro Appoints Anil Chikkaveeriah as Director – Global Talent Acquisition

Wipro has appointed Anil Chikkaveeriah as Director – Global Talent Acquisition, effective August 2026. He will be based in Bengaluru. In his new role, Anil will be responsible for global talent acquisition at Wipro. His previous experience includes leading technology hiring, talent attraction and recruitment initiatives across service lines and industry verticals. Extensive Experience Anil […]

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Visa Layoffs Spark Debate on Social Media Over Tax on Severance Pay
Layoffs

Visa Layoffs Spark Debate on Social Media Over Tax on Severance Pay

Visa layoffs affecting 7 per cent of its staff have triggered a debate over the tax treatment of severance pay in India. The issue gained attention after Saurav Kundu, a senior manager at Visa, raised concerns about severance taxation in a LinkedIn post. He questioned whether employees who lose their jobs should face a significant […]

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Schaeffler India Appoints Amit Bhalerao as Chief Operating Officer
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Schaeffler India Appoints Amit Bhalerao as Chief Operating Officer

Schaeffler India has appointed Amit Bhalerao as Chief Operating Officer, effective August 10, 2026. As COO, Amit will lead manufacturing operations across India and work on manufacturing strategy, operational performance, digital initiatives and capability development. Welcoming Amit, Harsha Kadam, Managing Director and CEO, Schaeffler India, said India remains an important growth market for the company. […]

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IDFC FIRST Bank Appoints Pankaj Singh as Chief HR Officer
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IDFC FIRST Bank Appoints Pankaj Singh as Chief HR Officer

IDFC FIRST Bank has elevated Pankaj Singh as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective May 2026, after more than seven years with the bank. As CHRO, Pankaj will oversee the bank’s human resources function and people-related initiatives across its businesses. He will also continue to support people matters across retail banking, customer experience and operations. […]

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SEBI Expands Employee Benefits with AI, NPS and Childcare
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SEBI Expands Employee Benefits with AI, NPS and Childcare

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced a range of employee welfare measures during FY2025-26, with a strong focus on accessibility, financial security and employee well-being. According to its Annual Report 2025-26, the market regulator has rolled out AI-powered assistive technology for visually impaired employees, enhanced retirement benefits, improved housing loan schemes […]

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