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Updated on: Dec 2025
Drone and Space-Tech Sector to Create 200,000 Jobs by 2033
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Drone and Space-Tech Sector to Create 200,000 Jobs by 2033

India’s aerospace, drones, and space technology sectors are poised for an unprecedented boom, expected to add over 200,000 highly skilled jobs to the national workforce by 2033. A recent comprehensive report by workforce solutions provider, Adecco India, details this massive job surge. It aligns with the industry’s projected five-fold expansion, which is targeting a colossal […]

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DGCA Fires Inspectors and Orders IndiGo to Cut 10% of Flights
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DGCA Fires Inspectors and Orders IndiGo to Cut 10% of Flights

The operational turmoil at IndiGo, India’s largest airline, escalated dramatically this week as the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) fired four of its own senior Flight Operations Inspectors (FOIs). This decisive and rare action against regulatory staff came as IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers was summoned for fresh questioning by the DGCA inquiry panel, underscoring […]

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Brookfield Plans Asia’s Largest GCC in India, Creating 45,000 Jobs
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Brookfield Plans Asia’s Largest GCC in India, Creating 45,000 Jobs

Global alternative asset manager Brookfield has unveiled a significant investment plan, committing $1 billion to develop what is slated to become Asia’s largest Global Capability Center (GCC) campus in Mumbai. This mammoth real estate and infrastructure undertaking will generate employment for approximately 45,000 professionals, and this underscores the nation’s accelerating momentum as the world’s premier […]

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Former Intel CEO Urges India to Reclaim Chip Expertise
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Former Intel CEO Urges India to Reclaim Chip Expertise

Pat Gelsinger, former Intel CEO, strongly endorsed India’s ambitious plan to establish a robust domestic semiconductor manufacturing and design ecosystem. However, he simultaneously urged government and industry leaders to prioritize repatriating skilled Indian chip professionals working abroad. Pat, a veteran of the semiconductor industry and a key advocate for geographic diversification in the global supply […]

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India’s GCCs Emerge as Global Epicenter for Enterprise AI Talent
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India’s GCCs Emerge as Global Epicenter for Enterprise AI Talent

A new industry study confirms India’s ascent as the world’s largest and fastest-growing hub for enterprise AI talent, driven by the rapid transformation of Global Capability Centers (GCCs). According to the AI Talent Trends in India’s GCCs – Report 2025 by ANSR and Wizmatic, Fortune 500 GCCs in the country now employ over 126,600 professionals in AI-aligned […]

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Volkswagen India Launches VRS for 2,300 Plant Workers
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Volkswagen India Launches VRS for 2,300 Plant Workers

The Volkswagen Group is offering a voluntary early retirement scheme (VRS) to all 2,300 blue-collar workers across its two manufacturing facilities in India. The move is part of a broader, strategic restructuring aimed at optimizing manpower, reducing fixed costs, and strengthening the German automaker’s long-term viability in the highly competitive Indian market. Below-Capacity Operations Drive […]

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Google, Telangana Launch Google For Startups Hub In Hyderabad
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Google, Telangana Launch Google For Startups Hub In Hyderabad

In a major boost to India’s burgeoning startup ecosystem, Google and the Government of Telangana have officially announced the launch of the dedicated ‘Google for Startups Hub’ in Hyderabad. The collaborative initiative aims to solidify Hyderabad’s position as a premier technology and innovation center, providing critical infrastructure, mentorship, and access to global networks for early-stage […]

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Farmley Launches Advance Salary Access for Staff
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Farmley Launches Advance Salary Access for Staff

Farmley, a prominent player in the nuts and dry fruits industry, has announced the introduction of a progressive ‘advance salary’ policy for its employees. This significant move in employee welfare is designed to provide immediate financial liquidity and support to its workforce, allowing them to access a portion of their earned wages ahead of the […]

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Samsung Reduces Financial Barrier to Adoption for Global Staff
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Samsung Reduces Financial Barrier to Adoption for Global Staff

Samsung Electronics has significantly expanded its commitment to employee welfare and family inclusion by introducing a comprehensive $10,000 adoption financial benefit for its eligible global workforce. This new policy marks a major enhancement in the company’s human resources strategy, aiming to provide substantial financial relief and support to employees navigating the complex and often expensive […]

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Pilots Count of 13,989 Underpins Domestic Air Travel Growth
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Pilots Count of 13,989 Underpins Domestic Air Travel Growth

Government of India has officially disclosed that the nation’s six major domestic airlines collectively employ 13,989 pilots. This crucial data, often presented in Parliament, provides a direct snapshot of the workforce powering India’s rapidly expanding civil aviation sector. The figure comes amid unprecedented fleet expansion plans and addresses ongoing industry debates regarding potential pilot shortages. […]

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Foxconn Exodus Accelerates Global Supply Chain Pivot
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Foxconn Exodus Accelerates Global Supply Chain Pivot

The sudden closure of Apple’s largest supplier, Foxconn Henyang Hongfujin Precision Industry plant in China, occurred on September 30, 2025. Analysts have described this event as exposing the “hollow core of China’s industrial economy.” The abrupt cessation of operations at the facility, which once employed 30,000 workers and generated billions in output, has accelerated a […]

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AAP MP Calls for Scrapping of 10-Minute Delivery Model
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AAP MP Calls for Scrapping of 10-Minute Delivery Model

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha has ignited a national debate on the ethics of quick commerce, demanding an outright ban on 10-minute delivery services in the country. Speaking during the Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha on Friday, Raghav termed the practice a form of “cruelty” toward gig workers, who are forced to […]

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