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Updated on: Dec 2025

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SMFG India Credit Launches Auto-Approved Paid Menstrual Leave

Dec 5, 2025

Centre Demands Immediate Action Plan from IndiGo

IndiGo, Indias largest airline by market share, is currently facing increasing pressure from the Mi...

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Dec 5, 2025

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Indias Aerospace Sector Needs a Specialized Talent Overhaul

Indias ambition to become a global hub for aerospace manufacturing, maintenance, repair, and ...

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Dec 5, 2025

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LTIMindtree Employs , AI Digital Employees for Scalability

LTIMindtree, a leading global technology consulting and digital solutions company, has made a landma...

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Dec 3, 2025

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Indian IT Firms Secure Lowest Number of H-1B Visas in a Decade

The landscape of skilled foreign employment in the United States has undergone a dramatic transformation, evidenced by the sharp drop in approvals of H-1B visas for major Indian IT firms. According to a policy brief by the National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP), the top seven Indian IT services companies secured just 4,573 H-1B petitions for initial […]

Dec 1, 2025

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Labour Rights in Question as TCS Staff Face Forced Resignations

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), one of India’s largest and most valuable IT service providers, is currently facing intense public and legal scrutiny over fresh allegations that employees are being coerced into resigning, with the threat often stemming from failure in mandatory internal assessments. The controversy has prompted leading IT unions to intervene, demanding increased transparency […]

Nov 27, 2025

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Cognizant Introduces New Platform to Future-Proof Enterprise IT

Cognizant, a leading global professional services company, has announced the launch of a significant new offering aimed at revolutionizing enterprise IT operations. Dubbed Cognizant® Resilient IT Operations, the platform-powered solution is designed to tackle persistent industry challenges such as operational debt, high downtime costs, and fragmented legacy workflows by leveraging a cutting-edge blend of automation, advanced […]

Nov 26, 2025

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Casagrand Rewards 1,000 Employees with London Trip

In a remarkable display of employee recognition, leading South Indian real estate developer Casagrand has rewarded its entire workforce of approximately 1,000 employees with an all-expenses-paid trip to London. This unprecedented incentive, dubbed the “Profit-share Bonanza,” marks one of the largest corporate travel rewards programs ever executed by an Indian real estate firm, underscoring the […]

Nov 26, 2025

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SAP Employee Trust Reduces as AI & Cloud Restructuring Booms

German software giant SAP SE is grappling with a steep decline in employee trust, an unexpected internal fallout from its aggressive, multi-billion dollar strategic pivot toward cloud computing and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Recent internal surveys reveal that confidence in the Executive Board has fallen significantly, highlighting a growing tension between market-driven strategic imperatives and internal […]

Nov 26, 2025

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TCS faces $194 mn after US appeals court upholds damages

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is staring at a major financial blow after a US Court of Appeals upheld a District Court ruling ordering the Indian IT major to pay $194 million in damages linked to a long-running trade secrets dispute. In an exchange filing on 22 November 2025, TCS termed it an “Adverse Ruling” and […]

Nov 24, 2025

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GCCs Aggressively Recruit for LLM and Prompt Engineering Roles

Global Capability Centers (GCCs) in India are rapidly transforming their talent strategies, moving beyond traditional back-office roles to prioritize the hiring of highly specialized professionals in Generative AI (GenAI), machine learning, and niche engineering domains. This significant pivot is driven by the growing trend of parent multinational corporations (MNCs) granting their Indian GCCs “end-to-end ownership” of global […]

Nov 24, 2025

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OpenAI CEO Reassures Staff Despite Google’s Advantage

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman issued a candid internal memo to employees, acknowledging that the accelerated success of rivals, particularly Google’s Gemini 3 model, could “create some temporary economic headwinds for our company.” The leaked memo marks a rare public concession from the leader of the generative AI pioneer, signaling an intensification of the global artificial intelligence […]

Nov 24, 2025

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Mangaluru Attracts Senior Tech Leaders to Launch New Ventures

The coastal city of Mangaluru, often dubbed the “Silicon Beach of India,” is experiencing a significant influx of tech professionals and entrepreneurs who are returning to their roots, reversing decades of talent migration to metropolitan hubs. A potent combination of state-backed financial incentives, a thriving local startup ecosystem, and an unmatched quality of life drives this […]

Nov 22, 2025

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Zepto Unifies All Operations in Bengaluru for AI and Tech Talent

Quick-commerce unicorn Zepto has completed the strategic relocation of its headquarters from Mumbai to Bengaluru, a move the company’s leadership attributes almost entirely to the need to access and consolidate around the city’s superior technology talent pool. Co-founder and CTO Kaivalya Vohra officially cemented the decision to centralize the entire team in Bengaluru by late 2024 during […]

Nov 22, 2025

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Why AI Performance Metrics Could Penalize Women at Meta

Meta ambitious push to implement Artificial Intelligence (AI) in its performance review system has come under scrutiny, with researchers warning that the move could inadvertently deepen the existing gender gap within the technology giant. The integration of AI tools relies on quantifiable output metrics and automated feedback. This risks embedding and amplifying systemic biases against women and […]

Nov 22, 2025

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DAMAC Group Taps India’s AI Talent with Dual-Hub Expansion

DAMAC Group, the leading UAE-based multi-billion-dollar conglomerate with a diverse global portfolio spanning real estate, data centres, and fashion, has significantly accelerated its expansion into India. The Group announced the launch of DAMAC Shared Services India (DSSI), a new Global Capability Centre (GCC), establishing two major hubs in Noida and Pune with an aggressive workforce roadmap. This strategic move […]

Nov 21, 2025