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Updated on: Mar 2026

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Punjabs Industrial Boost Tata Steel Inaugurates Massive Sustainable Steel Facility

Mar 21, 2026

Infosys Pushes Managers to Use AI to Drive Growth

The IT services sector is increasing its focus on using artificial intelligence AI. After moves by...

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Mar 21, 2026

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Accenture Expands Footprint in Noida with Massive New Office Space

Global professional services firm Accenture in India has expanded its footprint in Noida by opening ...

Employment

Mar 21, 2026

Latest news: Accenture Expands Footprint in Noida with Massive New Office Space - SightsIn Plus

ChatGPT Just Got a Promotion Meet New AI-First Desktop Ecosystem by OpenAI

OpenAI is officially consolidating its fragmented product lineup into a single desktop supera...

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Mar 20, 2026

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Reality Check for Reality Labs: Meta Shifts Away from VR Dominance

Meta is significantly shifting its metaverse strategy, moving away from its original vision of a Virtual Reality (VR)-exclusive ecosystem. The company’s social platform, Horizon Worlds, is increasingly being repositioned for mobile and web platforms, marking a strategic retreat from the immersive-only hardware requirements that defined the “rebrand” era of 2021. From VR Exclusive to Multi-Platform […]

Mar 20, 2026

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Luxury Hardware Giant Hafele Starts Manufacturing in India: What It Means for You

Hafele, the global leader in furniture fittings and architectural hardware, has officially commenced operations at its new production facility in Maharashtra. This move marks a major milestone in the company’s “Make in India” strategy, transitioning from an import-heavy model to a localized manufacturing ecosystem designed for the South Asian market. Hafele Initial Production: Premium Kitchen […]

Mar 19, 2026

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Maharashtra Govt Targets “Fake Job Scams” and Illegal Layoffs in IT Sector

Maharashtra government announced on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, that it is framing new rules to regulate forced resignations and arbitrary job terminations within the IT sector. Labour Minister Akash Fundkar informed the Legislative Assembly that the state is preparing to establish a dedicated IT Tribunal to provide a specialized grievance redressal mechanism for the industry. Addressing the […]

Mar 19, 2026

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NFRA is Flagging Lapses at PwC, EY, KPMG, and BDO

India’s audit regulator, the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA), has released a series of scathing inspection reports highlighting significant procedural lapses across firms affiliated with global giants PwC, EY, KPMG, and BDO. The reports, published on March 16, 2026, expose deep-seated issues ranging from independence breaches and fraud risk miscalculations to the discovery of a […]

Mar 19, 2026

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Forget Traditional Tech: Why Green Entrepreneurship is the Future of ‘Make in India’

As India steers toward its “Viksit Bharat 2047” vision, green entrepreneurship has emerged as the most potent engine for large-scale employment. Recent economic data from 2026 reveals that the green sector now employs over 35 million people, accounting for approximately 7% of the total workforce. Analysts suggest that the shift from traditional industrial models to sustainable, […]

Mar 18, 2026

Employment

Is Your Tech Job Safe? AI Productivity Shift at Meta Could Change Hiring Forever

Meta Platforms is reportedly preparing for its largest workforce reduction in history, with plans to cut 20% or more of its global staff. This potential move, affecting approximately 15,800 employees, follows a period of massive capital expenditure on artificial intelligence. Bernstein analyst Mark Shmulik warned that such a high-profile reduction from a market leader could trigger […]

Mar 18, 2026

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Databricks to Train 5 Lakh Indians in AI Skills Through Bengaluru National Academy

Databricks, the global leader in data and artificial intelligence, has significantly scaled its operations in India, driven by a three-year, $250 million (approximately ₹2,100 crore) investment commitment. As of March 2026, the company’s India workforce has reached nearly 1,000 employees, doubling its size within a year to meet the explosive enterprise demand for AI-driven transformation. Bengaluru as a […]

Mar 18, 2026

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Wipro WEGA Partnership with Harness Promises 75% Faster Software Releases

Wipro Limited and Harness have announced a major strategic collaboration aimed at helping global organizations accelerate their software delivery cycles using artificial intelligence. By integrating Wipro’s agent-native delivery platform, WEGA, with the Harness AI Software Delivery Platform, the partnership seeks to eliminate the manual bottlenecks that often slow down innovation after code is written. Wipro-Harness Partnership: Solving […]

Mar 18, 2026

Employment

Google and Amazon Overtake McKinsey as India’s Top Dream Employers for Gen Z in 2026

The traditional allure of consulting and FMCG giants is facing a significant challenge as global technology leaders—Google, Microsoft, and Amazon—emerge as the top “dream employers” for India’s Gen Z. According to the Unstop Talent Report 2026, titled “Era of Human + AI: Decoding India’s Talent Landscape,” young professionals are drastically redefining workplace success, prioritizing personal growth and transparency […]

Mar 18, 2026

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Cognizant Launches AI Factory: The New Shortcut to Enterprise-Scale GenAI

Cognizant has announced the global launch of the Cognizant AI Factory, a sophisticated platform designed to accelerate the integration of generative AI (GenAI) into core business operations. This move marks a significant expansion of the company’s AI infrastructure capabilities, aimed at moving clients beyond small-scale pilots toward full-scale, value-driven enterprise implementation. Cognizant Industrializing AI Production The […]

Mar 17, 2026

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The Global War Hits Your Lunch: TCS, Infosys, and Wipro Ask Staff to Bring Tiffins

India’s leading IT corridors are facing an unprecedented logistical challenge as a severe commercial LPG shortage forces industry titans like Infosys, TCS, Cognizant, and Wipro to drastically curtail cafeteria services. Since March 11, 2026, thousands of tech professionals across Bengaluru, Pune, and Chennai have been advised to “pack lunch boxes from home” as on-campus kitchens struggle to […]

Mar 17, 2026

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Lava International is Changing Lives for Women in Underserved Communities

Indian smartphone manufacturer Lava International is making significant strides in social sustainability by launching a dedicated initiative to integrate women from underserved communities into the high-tech manufacturing sector. By focusing on skill development and financial independence, the company is transforming its production lines into engines of social mobility, ensuring that the benefits of the “Make […]

Mar 17, 2026