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Updated on: Jun 2026
TCS Admits Technical Glitch Causing Two-Hour CUET-UG Delay
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TCS Admits Technical Glitch Causing Two-Hour CUET-UG Delay

A brief technical issue at several examination centers disrupted the morning shift of the Common University Entrance Test for Undergraduate programs (CUET-UG) on May 30, 2026. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), the technology partner responsible for managing the computer-based test, admitted to the glitch and expressed regret for the widespread inconvenience caused to students and parents. […]

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SIT Files Chargesheets in TCS Nashik Exploitation Probe
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SIT Files Chargesheets in TCS Nashik Exploitation Probe

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Nashik Police reached a critical milestone in its investigation into the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) BPO unit scandal. Investigators officially filed eight separate chargesheets in a local court on May 28, 2026. This development concludes the paperwork for all complaints filed at the Mumbai Naka police station, directly […]

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Google Employee Used Secret Search Trends to Rig Online Bets
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Google Employee Used Secret Search Trends to Rig Online Bets

Federal prosecutors in Manhattan have unsealed a criminal complaint charging a veteran Google software engineer with insider trading. The employee allegedly misappropriated confidential, unreleased user search data to secure over $1.2 million in illicit profits on the decentralized prediction marketplace Polymarket. The defendant, 36-year-old Michele Spagnuolo, is an Italian citizen residing in Switzerland who has […]

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Adobe Opens New Noida Office, Plans 700+ Roles in India
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Adobe Opens New Noida Office, Plans 700+ Roles in India

Global technology company Adobe has announced the opening of its new office in Noida, strengthening its presence in India as the company continues to expand its AI and digital innovation capabilities. According to Hindu report, the new campus, located in Sector 129, Noida, becomes Adobe’s seventh office in India and is expected to accommodate more […]

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Regeneron to Set Up First Overseas GCC in Hyderabad
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Regeneron to Set Up First Overseas GCC in Hyderabad

US-based biotechnology pioneer Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. has announced plans to establish its first overseas Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Hyderabad. Scheduled to become fully operational in the second half of 2026, the facility represents a strategic investment to scale the company’s global operations and will generate hundreds of high-value jobs over the coming years. The development […]

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Tata Power Bids for Karnataka Distribution Licence
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Tata Power Bids for Karnataka Distribution Licence

Tata Power Company Limited has formally approached the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC). The private energy giant is seeking parallel power distribution licences across multiple commercial territories currently dominated by state-run utilities. If approved, Tata Power will break state monopolies and directly enter areas managed by the Bengaluru Electricity Supply Company (Bescom), Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply […]

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TCS Maintains Hardline Work-From-Office Rules for Senior Staff
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TCS Maintains Hardline Work-From-Office Rules for Senior Staff

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has officially released its Quarterly Variable Allowance (QVA) for the fourth quarter of FY26. The tech giant improved quarterly payouts for eligible mid-to-senior level employees to between 60% and 80%, up from a subdued 20% to 50% in prior quarters. However, thousands of employees still faced steep 50% cuts or complete […]

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SBI Management Agrees to Union Demands, Avoids Strike
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SBI Management Agrees to Union Demands, Avoids Strike

In a major development providing immense relief to millions of banking consumers, the proposed two-day nationwide strike by the State Bank of India (SBI) staff has been deferred. The protest, originally scheduled to take place on May 25 and May 26, 2026, was put on hold following a successful, progressive dialogue between the bank’s top […]

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OpenAI Aggressively woos Indian Tech Talent
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OpenAI Aggressively woos Indian Tech Talent

OpenAI is going all out to charm and integrate India’s vast software developer community into its ecosystem. Recognizing India as its second-largest user market for ChatGPT globally, the Microsoft-backed artificial intelligence pioneer has launched a massive developer outreach strategy. The aggressive charm offensive focuses heavily on making advanced AI tools accessible, localized, and highly optimized […]

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NCW Issues Deadline for TCS to Set Up PoSH Panels at Offices
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NCW Issues Deadline for TCS to Set Up PoSH Panels at Offices

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has pulled up India’s premier software major, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), over severe, systemic compliance failures. Following an intensive hearing on May 21, 2026, led by NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar, the commission issued a sweeping directive ordering TCS to establish separate, fully functional Internal Committees (ICs) under the PoSH […]

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Fuel Crises Prompted a Hyderabad Tech Office to Fund Employee EVs
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Fuel Crises Prompted a Hyderabad Tech Office to Fund Employee EVs

Hyderabad-based tech and consulting firm Aza Consulting Services officially launched an exclusive “Green EV Policy” for its workforce. Under the newly unveiled green energy framework, the company is extending direct cash incentives and subsidies to employees who transition away from conventional petrol or diesel vehicles to buy electric vehicles (EVs). Direct Cash Subsidies and Macroeconomic […]

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Amazon Shares Inspiring Stories of Frontline Workers
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Amazon Shares Inspiring Stories of Frontline Workers

Amazon has launched a new employee-storytelling initiative to highlight the profound real-world impact of its workplace support systems. The global e-commerce giant, which employs over one million people, released a series of profiles on Friday, May 22, 2026, showcasing how its operations workforce navigates major personal milestones, grief, medical crises, and career advancement. The corporate […]

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