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Major Job Cuts Expected at Tata Neu Under New CEO

Tata Digital, the digital arm of the Tata Group, is embarking on its most decisive strategic overhau...

Layoffs

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Legal Intervention Secures Gratuity for TCS Employee in Mumbai

A recent intervention by the Mumbai Labour Office in a grievance filed by a Tata Consultancy Service...

Latest news: Legal Intervention Secures Gratuity for TCS Employee in Mumbai - SightsIn Plus

Karnataka Rolls Out New IT Policy with ₹50,000 Incentive

The Karnataka government has unveiled its ambitious new Information Technology (IT) policy, strategically designed to propel the state’s tech ecosystem beyond the saturation point of Bengaluru. A cornerstone of the policy is a powerful financial incentive aimed at encouraging tech firms to establish operations and relocate highly skilled talent to emerging clusters across the state. […]

Employment

Delhi Government Offers Internship, Stipend ₹15,000/month

The Delhi government is set to launch a large-scale infrastructure audit of its government schools by recruiting interns for a three-month internship-based field assignment. The initiative aims to give young learners real-world exposure while creating a comprehensive digital record of school buildings across the capital. Officials said the internship will be open to undergraduate engineering […]

Employment

Shrinking IT Entry-Level Jobs in India, Need for New Talent Models

India’s IT services sector, a longstanding launchpad for engineering graduates, is undergoing a structural transformation as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation reshape the fundamentals of early-career work. For decades, freshers entering the industry performed coding, testing, support, and maintenance tasks that served as essential stepping stones in the traditional apprenticeship-based career ladder. Today, however, these […]

Indian IT Firms Hit by 6% H-1B Visa Denial Rate in FY 2025

A significant divergence has emerged in the U.S. H-1B visa landscape, with Indian-headquartered IT services firms facing increasingly high denial rates for new petitions, even as major American technology companies secure approvals at near-record levels. Data from the National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP) covering Fiscal Year 2025 highlights a structural shift in how U.S. […]

Press Release

DIDAC India 2025 Kicks Off National Dialogue on Ethical AI in Education

The 15th edition, DIDAC India 2025, Asia’s largest and India’s only exhibition for education and skilling, commenced in New Delhi. This event brings together government representatives and over 10,000 educational institutions to address a critical policy challenge: establishing a robust regulatory framework for the responsible use of futuristic technology in classrooms. The organizers co-located the mega event with […]

Appointments

HouseEazy Appoints Sandeep Kumar as Vice President – HR

HouseEazy, a fast-growing digital platform redefining residential resale transactions, has appointed Sandeep Kumar as its new Vice President – Human Resources. In his new role, Sandeep will lead the company’s people strategy, enhance talent capabilities, and support its mission to deliver transparent, quick, and hassle-free home-selling experiences. His appointment is expected to strengthen HouseEazy’s organisational […]

Appointments

Uno Minda Elevates Amrita Singh as Head- Human Resources

Uno Minda has elevated senior HR leader Amrita Singh as Head of Human Resources (Business HR Head – Uno Mindarika Private Limited) from her most recent role as Head of HR -Infotainment (JV). In her new role, Amrita will steer Uno Minda’s enterprise-wide HR strategy with a focused mandate on talent development, leadership strengthening, workforce […]

Jobs

Google CEO Predicts AI Will Be Better at His Job

Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, one of the world’s most influential leaders in technology, has offered a surprisingly candid assessment of Artificial Intelligence’s ultimate potential, suggesting that even his executive role is not immune to automation. In a recent interview with the BBC, Sundar stated, “I think what a CEO does is maybe one of […]

Movement

Zepto Meat CEO Chandan Rungta Quits

Quick commerce unicorn Zepto is grappling with significant senior leadership churn, confirming the departure of Chandan Rungta, the Chief Executive Officer of its meat vertical, Relish. Chandan, who joined Zepto in December 2024 to spearhead the ambitious private-label initiative, resigned less than a year into his tenure, with his last working day confirmed in September. This high-profile […]

HCLTech Inaugurates Calgary Office, Eyes Local Job Creation

HCLTech, a leading global technology company with over 226,600 employees across 60 countries, today significantly reinforced its commitment to growth in Western Canada by announcing the official opening of its new office in Calgary, Alberta. The expansion follows the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Invest Alberta, solidifying HCLTech’s commitment to advancing technology […]

Employment

Virtual Internship in AI & Machine Learning, Apply by Nov 22

AICTE and SandSpace Technologies have announced a nationwide virtual internship program in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), offering engineering students a practical gateway into one of the fastest-growing technology domains. The two-month program, starting immediately, is open to candidates across India and aims to strengthen industry-oriented AI skills among young talent. The internship […]

Layoffs

Employee Blasts Amazon for Confusing Benefits Communication

The emotional fallout from latest wave of Amazon corporate layoffs was starkly captured in the experience of former technical support engineer, John Paul Martinez, who disclosed that the sudden termination led him to “break down crying.” The 35-year-old, who had spent three years with the tech giant, criticized the company for what he called a “poor job” of […]