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Updated on: Mar 2026

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ChatGPT Just Got a Promotion Meet New AI-First Desktop Ecosystem by OpenAI

Mar 20, 2026

Reality Check for Reality Labs Meta Shifts Away from VR Dominance

Meta is significantly shifting its metaverse strategy, moving away from its original vision of a Vir...

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Mar 20, 2026

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Luxury Hardware Giant Hafele Starts Manufacturing in India What It Means for You

Hafele, the global leader in furniture fittings and architectural hardware, has officially commenced...

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Mar 19, 2026

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Maharashtra Govt Targets Fake Job Scams and Illegal Layoffs in IT Sector

Maharashtra government announced on Wednesday, March , , that it is framing new rules to regul...

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Mar 19, 2026

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NFRA is Flagging Lapses at PwC, EY, KPMG, and BDO

India’s audit regulator, the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA), has released a series of scathing inspection reports highlighting significant procedural lapses across firms affiliated with global giants PwC, EY, KPMG, and BDO. The reports, published on March 16, 2026, expose deep-seated issues ranging from independence breaches and fraud risk miscalculations to the discovery of a […]

Mar 19, 2026

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Forget Traditional Tech: Why Green Entrepreneurship is the Future of ‘Make in India’

As India steers toward its “Viksit Bharat 2047” vision, green entrepreneurship has emerged as the most potent engine for large-scale employment. Recent economic data from 2026 reveals that the green sector now employs over 35 million people, accounting for approximately 7% of the total workforce. Analysts suggest that the shift from traditional industrial models to sustainable, […]

Mar 18, 2026

Employment

Is Your Tech Job Safe? AI Productivity Shift at Meta Could Change Hiring Forever

Meta Platforms is reportedly preparing for its largest workforce reduction in history, with plans to cut 20% or more of its global staff. This potential move, affecting approximately 15,800 employees, follows a period of massive capital expenditure on artificial intelligence. Bernstein analyst Mark Shmulik warned that such a high-profile reduction from a market leader could trigger […]

Mar 18, 2026

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Databricks to Train 5 Lakh Indians in AI Skills Through Bengaluru National Academy

Databricks, the global leader in data and artificial intelligence, has significantly scaled its operations in India, driven by a three-year, $250 million (approximately ₹2,100 crore) investment commitment. As of March 2026, the company’s India workforce has reached nearly 1,000 employees, doubling its size within a year to meet the explosive enterprise demand for AI-driven transformation. Bengaluru as a […]

Mar 18, 2026

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Wipro WEGA Partnership with Harness Promises 75% Faster Software Releases

Wipro Limited and Harness have announced a major strategic collaboration aimed at helping global organizations accelerate their software delivery cycles using artificial intelligence. By integrating Wipro’s agent-native delivery platform, WEGA, with the Harness AI Software Delivery Platform, the partnership seeks to eliminate the manual bottlenecks that often slow down innovation after code is written. Wipro-Harness Partnership: Solving […]

Mar 18, 2026

Employment

Google and Amazon Overtake McKinsey as India’s Top Dream Employers for Gen Z in 2026

The traditional allure of consulting and FMCG giants is facing a significant challenge as global technology leaders—Google, Microsoft, and Amazon—emerge as the top “dream employers” for India’s Gen Z. According to the Unstop Talent Report 2026, titled “Era of Human + AI: Decoding India’s Talent Landscape,” young professionals are drastically redefining workplace success, prioritizing personal growth and transparency […]

Mar 18, 2026

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Cognizant Launches AI Factory: The New Shortcut to Enterprise-Scale GenAI

Cognizant has announced the global launch of the Cognizant AI Factory, a sophisticated platform designed to accelerate the integration of generative AI (GenAI) into core business operations. This move marks a significant expansion of the company’s AI infrastructure capabilities, aimed at moving clients beyond small-scale pilots toward full-scale, value-driven enterprise implementation. Cognizant Industrializing AI Production The […]

Mar 17, 2026

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The Global War Hits Your Lunch: TCS, Infosys, and Wipro Ask Staff to Bring Tiffins

India’s leading IT corridors are facing an unprecedented logistical challenge as a severe commercial LPG shortage forces industry titans like Infosys, TCS, Cognizant, and Wipro to drastically curtail cafeteria services. Since March 11, 2026, thousands of tech professionals across Bengaluru, Pune, and Chennai have been advised to “pack lunch boxes from home” as on-campus kitchens struggle to […]

Mar 17, 2026

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Lava International is Changing Lives for Women in Underserved Communities

Indian smartphone manufacturer Lava International is making significant strides in social sustainability by launching a dedicated initiative to integrate women from underserved communities into the high-tech manufacturing sector. By focusing on skill development and financial independence, the company is transforming its production lines into engines of social mobility, ensuring that the benefits of the “Make […]

Mar 17, 2026

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Wells Fargo Urges Staff to Build “AI Fluency”: AI or Risk Being Replaced?

Wells Fargo is intensifying its efforts to future-proof its workforce by launching comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) literacy initiatives. As the banking industry naviges a pivotal transformation, the lender is encouraging its employees to move beyond basic digital skills and develop “AI fluency” to remain competitive in an increasingly automated financial landscape. Wells Fargo Grassroots Enthusiasm […]

Mar 16, 2026

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20,000 Jobs in Vizag? Andhra Pradesh Invites Capgemini to Build Mega IT Hub

The Andhra Pradesh government has officially invited French technology major Capgemini to establish a massive IT development center and a Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Visakhapatnam. This ambitious proposal, presented by IT Minister Nara Lokesh during a high-level meeting with Capgemini CEO Aiman Ezzat, holds the potential to generate approximately 20,000 new jobs, marking a […]

Mar 14, 2026

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Your Next Accenture Promotion Depends on Your AI Login History

Accenture CEO Julie Sweet has sent a clear message to the company’s global workforce: proficiency in artificial intelligence is no longer optional for those seeking to climb the corporate ladder. In a recent move to solidify its “AI-first” strategy, the consulting giant has formally linked career advancement to the regular adoption and mastery of AI […]

Mar 14, 2026