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Updated on: Sep 2026
Microsoft Sends Internal Memo to Employees on AI Data Centre Impact
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Microsoft Sends Internal Memo to Employees on AI Data Centre Impact

Microsoft has acknowledged internally that the rapid expansion of AI data centres is making it harder to meet some earlier emissions commitments, as employees raise concerns about energy use, water consumption, emissions and the impact on local communities. Employees Question Impact of Data Centre Growth Noelle Walsh, head of Cloud Operations and Innovation at Microsoft, […]

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L&T Wins Ultra-Mega Rs. 15,000 Crore-Plus Middle East Order
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L&T Wins Ultra-Mega Rs. 15,000 Crore-Plus Middle East Order

L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Offshore (LTEH Offshore) has secured an ultra-mega order from ADNOC Offshore for a major project in the Middle East. The project will be executed through a consortium arrangement, with LTEH Offshore serving as the lead partner. The project involves the development of multiple offshore facilities, along with the upgrade of existing facilities. […]

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Octave Intelligence to Scale Hyderabad Centre to 2,000 Engineers
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Octave Intelligence to Scale Hyderabad Centre to 2,000 Engineers

Octave Intelligence plc has inaugurated a 2 lakh sq ft Technology and Innovation Centre in Hyderabad, with plans to scale the facility to 2,000 engineers in the coming years. The new centre is located in HITEC City and will support the company’s global technology and innovation operations. Key Takeaways The centre will bring together teams […]

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TCS Denies Employee Surveillance Reports Over Laptop Monitoring Tool
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TCS Denies Employee Surveillance Reports Over Laptop Monitoring Tool

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has rejected reports that it is using monitoring software to track individual employee activity on company-issued laptops, calling the reports “baseless and inaccurate”. The clarification comes after a report claimed that the IT services company had deployed a Digital User Experience Monitoring tool across laptops used by nearly 600,000 employees. What […]

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Welspun Corp Bags ₹17,200 Crore US Pipe Supply Order
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Welspun Corp Bags ₹17,200 Crore US Pipe Supply Order

Welspun Corp has secured its largest-ever single order, valued at approximately US$1.8 billion (₹17,200 crore), for the supply of pipes from its manufacturing facility in the United States. The company disclosed the order on August 20, with execution planned across FY2028 and FY2029. Order Book Rises to ₹42,100 Crore Welspun Corp said the latest contract […]

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Cognizant Begins Customer Notifications Over Personal Data Exposure
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Cognizant Begins Customer Notifications Over Personal Data Exposure

Cognizant has notified customers about a data breach that occurred on April 21, 2026, saying their personal information may have been exposed. The IT services company said it has no evidence that the information has been misused so far and is offering affected customers identity theft protection services. Cognizant Discloses Data Breach In a notification […]

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GCC Hiring Trends in India 2026: New Priorities, New Talent Needs
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GCC Hiring Trends in India 2026: New Priorities, New Talent Needs

India’s Global Capability Centre (GCC) sector is continuing to expand in 2026, but the nature of hiring is changing. GCCs are increasingly looking for professionals with specialised technology and business skills rather than relying only on large-volume recruitment. The latest data from foundit shows that India recorded 2,27,991 GCC hires in the first half of […]

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How AI Is Changing Workforce Skills and Jobs at Infosys
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How AI Is Changing Workforce Skills and Jobs at Infosys

Artificial intelligence is changing the way work is done at Infosys, both by improving existing technology services and by opening up new business opportunities. Infosys CHRO Shaji Mathew said in an interaction with BusinessLine that the company is focusing on transforming its business and workforce as demand for AI-led services grows. According to the CHRO, […]

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Will N Chandrasekaran Stay? Tata Sons Board Divided Over Chairman’s Exit
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Will N Chandrasekaran Stay? Tata Sons Board Divided Over Chairman’s Exit

The Tata Sons board is divided over how to respond to Chairman N Chandrasekaran’s decision not to seek reappointment after his current term ends on February 20, 2027. According to a report by The Economic Times, some directors want the matter to be formally voted on by the board, while others believe the company should […]

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Accenture August Balancing Act: Employee Flexibility vs Business Pressure
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Accenture August Balancing Act: Employee Flexibility vs Business Pressure

For employees, carrying unused vacation into the next financial year sounds like good news. For Accenture, the timing tells another part of the story. As Accenture approaches the end of its financial year on August 31, 2026, the company has made a one-time exception allowing employees to carry forward unused vacation leaves into the new […]

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Kia India Plans Capacity Expansion, Could Drive Auto Talent Hiring
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Kia India Plans Capacity Expansion, Could Drive Auto Talent Hiring

Kia India is planning to expand its manufacturing capacity in the country as it targets annual sales of 4.1 lakh vehicles by 2030, supported by rising domestic demand and exports. The company is also planning a wider product range, with India expected to become an important part of its growth plans. Kia Targets 4.1 Lakh […]

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Wipro Onboarding Delay Affects 200+ Graduates, NITES Seeks Ministry Intervention
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Wipro Onboarding Delay Affects 200+ Graduates, NITES Seeks Ministry Intervention

Wipro has come under scrutiny over the delayed onboarding of more than 200 graduates selected through its Elite Hiring 2025 programme, with the Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) approaching the Ministry of Labour and Employment seeking intervention. According to NITES, the affected candidates participated in Wipro’s campus recruitment process in February 2025 and cleared […]

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