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Updated on: Aug 2025
OpenAI Rolls Out GPT-5 and Multi-Million Dollar Retention Bonus
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OpenAI Rolls Out GPT-5 and Multi-Million Dollar Retention Bonus

OpenAI, the Microsoft-backed artificial intelligence research firm behind ChatGPT, has announced million-dollar bonuses for approximately 1,000 employees, representing nearly one-third of its workforce. The bonuses are aimed at retaining top talent in the face of intensifying competition from tech giants and startups aggressively recruiting AI researchers and engineers. OpenAI announced the news just ahead of […]

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Nokia Expands R&D Centre in India, Boosts Local Hiring
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Nokia Expands R&D Centre in India, Boosts Local Hiring

Telecom equipment giant Nokia has announced plans to significantly expand its research and development (R&D) centre in India. The company will increase local hiring and invest in advanced training initiatives to support both domestic and global service operations. Speaking at a government-led event, Tarun Chhabra, Country Manager of Nokia India, emphasized the strategic importance of […]

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ZS Expands, New Hyderabad Office to House 550–600 Employees
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ZS Expands, New Hyderabad Office to House 550–600 Employees

Global management consulting and technology firm ZS has announced the opening of a new office in Hyderabad, marking a significant milestone in its India growth strategy. ZS inaugurated a new facility at Raheja IT Park in HITEC City, spanning 50,000 square feet. They designed it to accommodate between 550 and 600 employees. This expansion is […]

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Nvidia CEO Personally Reviews Pay of All 42,000 Employees
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Nvidia CEO Personally Reviews Pay of All 42,000 Employees

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has revealed that he personally reviews the compensation of all 42,000 employees at the company during every pay cycle. Speaking on the widely followed All-In Podcast, Jensen explained that this hands-on approach is central to his management philosophy. He said, “I review everybody’s compensation, up to this day, at the end […]

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Blinkit CEO, 140 Executives Unlock ₹419 Crore in Stock Options
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Blinkit CEO, 140 Executives Unlock ₹419 Crore in Stock Options

More than 140 executives at Eternal—the parent company of Blinkit and Zomato—exercised employee stock options (ESOPs) worth ₹419 crore over July 29 and 30. The move, disclosed through stock exchange filings, signals strong internal confidence in the company’s long-term prospects and coincides with Eternal’s stock reaching a seven-month high. Albinder Dhindsa, Blinkit CEO, Accounts for […]

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Forced to Quit? TCS Employees Speak Out Against Bench Policy
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Forced to Quit? TCS Employees Speak Out Against Bench Policy

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, is facing mounting criticism following allegations that employees are being coerced into resigning under a newly introduced “Bench Policy.” The policy, which limits the time employees can remain unassigned to client projects to just 35 days annually, has triggered widespread concern among staff and labor unions, […]

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TCS Cuts 12,000 Jobs, Experts Warn of Upcoming Layoff Wave
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TCS Cuts 12,000 Jobs, Experts Warn of Upcoming Layoff Wave

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, has announced the layoff of over 12,000 employees, marking the biggest workforce reduction in its history. While the company attributes the move to “skill mismatches,” industry analysts believe it signals a deeper, AI-driven transformation across India’s $283 billion outsourcing sector. The layoffs represent roughly 2% of […]

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Google India Introduces Holistic Elder Care Support for Staff
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Google India Introduces Holistic Elder Care Support for Staff

Google India has launched a comprehensive Elder Care Program aimed at supporting employees who are caring for aging family members. The initiative addresses a growing challenge in modern Indian households, where professionals often juggle demanding careers alongside caregiving responsibilities for elderly parents or relatives. Announced by Shraddhanjali Rao, Head of HR at Google India, the […]

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50% Tariff Hits India’s Jobs, IT Services, Textile, Gems & Jewellery..
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50% Tariff Hits India’s Jobs, IT Services, Textile, Gems & Jewellery..

The US President has imposed a 25% tariff on India effective August 7, 2025, with an additional 25% to be added by August 27, 2025, bringing the total to 50%. This significant tariff is expected to impact India’s job market. According to a survey by SightsIn Plus, 55% of respondents believe it will severely hit […]

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Nvidia AI Boom Turns 80% of Employees into Millionaires
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Nvidia AI Boom Turns 80% of Employees into Millionaires

Nvidia Corporation, the global leader in AI chips and graphics processing technology, has reached a remarkable milestone: nearly 80% of its employees are now millionaires, according to internal surveys and financial reports. This surge in employee wealth is directly tied to Nvidia’s meteoric rise in market value, driven by its dominance in the AI sector […]

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Andhra Pradesh Launches India’s Largest Green Skilling Initiative
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Andhra Pradesh Launches India’s Largest Green Skilling Initiative

Andhra Pradesh has launched the country’s largest green skilling initiative aimed at building a future-ready workforce for the solar and wind energy sectors. The programme was formally unveiled on August 6, 2025, during a dedicated event held in Vijayawada. The event was titled “Empowering India’s Green Future: Andhra Pradesh as the Talent Hub for Solar […]

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Google CEO Urges Employees to Boost Efficiency with AI
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Google CEO Urges Employees to Boost Efficiency with AI

At a recent all-hands meeting, Google CEO Sundar Pichai called on employees to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) more aggressively to enhance productivity and operational efficiency. The directive comes as Alphabet Inc., Google’s parent company, prepares for a record $85 billion in capital expenditures in 2025, up from $75 billion earlier in the year. Sundar emphasized […]

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