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Updated on: Oct 2025
Tata Technologies to Increase Local Hiring in the U.S.
Hiring

Tata Technologies to Increase Local Hiring in the U.S.

Tata Technologies, a leading global engineering and technology services provider, has announced plans to significantly increase local hiring in the United States. The move comes in response to recent changes in U.S. immigration policy, particularly the steep hike in H-1B visa fees introduced by the Trump administration. The company’s leadership views this shift as an […]

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Virtual Internship in AI and Machine Learning, Apply by Oct 25
Employment

Virtual Internship in AI and Machine Learning, Apply by Oct 25

Altruisty has announced its AI and Machine Learning Virtual Internship Program, allowing students across India to gain hands-on experience in one of today’s most sought-after technology domains. The two-month internship begins immediately and welcomes applications until October 30, 2025. The program is open to students from all disciplines and has four academic credits and follows a flexible virtual format. The internship is […]

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Central Government Employees Expect Major Salary Hike
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Central Government Employees Expect Major Salary Hike

Central government employees across India are anticipating a significant salary hike as discussions around the 8th Pay Commission gain momentum. The new pay structure is expected to be implemented from January 1, 2026, and could bring substantial changes to basic pay, allowances, and pension benefits. This development follows recent announcements including a 3% hike in […]

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OpenAI Launches ‘Atlas’: A New AI-Integrated Browser
Technology

OpenAI Launches ‘Atlas’: A New AI-Integrated Browser

San Francisco-based OpenAI has officially launched Atlas, its first web browser, signaling a bold challenge to Google’s Chrome. Designed to integrate seamlessly with its popular AI chatbot, ChatGPT, Atlas aims to revolutionize how users search and interact online. The browser debuted Tuesday on Apple laptops, with plans to expand to Windows, iOS, and Android soon. […]

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Meta to Cut 600 AI Roles in Superintelligence Labs Restructure
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Meta to Cut 600 AI Roles in Superintelligence Labs Restructure

Meta Platforms Inc. has announced plans to cut approximately 600 roles within its Superintelligence Labs division, marking a significant shift in its artificial intelligence strategy. The layoffs will affect several key AI units, including the Facebook Artificial Intelligence Research (FAIR) team, product-related AI groups, and AI infrastructure departments. Meta made the decision as part of […]

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TCS iON Invites Job Applications for Freshers Hiring, Apply Today
Employment

TCS iON Invites Job Applications for Freshers Hiring, Apply Today

TCS iON, a strategic unit of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), has launched its latest edition of the National Qualifier Test (NQT) NQT is a unified talent assessment platform designed to connect job seekers with over 1.6 lakh employment opportunities across 4,000+ corporates in 23 industries, including IT, BFSI, FMCG, and EdTech. The NQT serves as […]

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Automation Drive at Amazon May Cut Half a Million Jobs
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Automation Drive at Amazon May Cut Half a Million Jobs

Amazon is preparing to replace more than 500,000 jobs in its U.S. warehouses with robots over the next decade, according to internal documents and reports reviewed by The New York Times. The move marks one of the most significant automation efforts by a major American employer and is expected to reshape the company’s operational model, […]

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Salesforce CEO Defends Human-Centric Sales, Plans Major Hiring
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Salesforce CEO Defends Human-Centric Sales, Plans Major Hiring

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has made it clear that artificial intelligence, despite its growing role in business operations, cannot replace human salespeople. Speaking at the company’s annual Dreamforce conference in San Francisco, Marc emphasized that the essence of sales lies in human interaction, trust-building, and personal relationships—elements that AI cannot replicate. “AI doesn’t have a […]

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HDFC Bank CEO: AI Will Reallocate Jobs, Not Eliminate Them
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HDFC Bank CEO: AI Will Reallocate Jobs, Not Eliminate Them

HDFC Bank Managing Director and CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan has stated that the bank’s adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) will not result in job cuts. Instead, AI will be used to shift employees from backend operations to more customer-facing and technology-driven roles. Speaking during the bank’s Q2 FY26 earnings conference on October 18, Sashidhar emphasized that […]

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Walmart Pauses H-1B Hiring Amid $100,000 Visa Fee Rule
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Walmart Pauses H-1B Hiring Amid $100,000 Visa Fee Rule

Walmart Inc., the largest private employer in the United States, has paused job offers to candidates requiring H-1B work visas in response to a new federal policy that imposes a $100,000 fee on each new H-1B visa application. The decision, first reported by Bloomberg and confirmed by multiple sources, reflects growing caution among U.S. corporations […]

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Rovio Restructures After Angry Birds Dream Blast Falls Short
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Rovio Restructures After Angry Birds Dream Blast Falls Short

Rovio Entertainment, the Finnish game developer best known for the Angry Birds franchise, has laid off 36 employees as part of an internal restructuring effort. The decision follows the underperformance of one of its mobile titles, Angry Birds Dream Blast, and reflects broader challenges facing the gaming industry in 2025. The layoffs affect both senior […]

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Virtual Internship in Java Programming, Apply by Oct 30, 2025
Employment

Virtual Internship in Java Programming, Apply by Oct 30, 2025

Altruisty has announced its Virtual Java Programming Internship, offering students across India an opportunity to gain comprehensive, hands-on experience in Java-based software development. The program starts immediately and runs for two months, providing a flexible virtual learning environment for coding enthusiasts. About the Program This internship focuses on developing proficiency in core Java concepts, object-oriented programming, debugging, and testing. […]

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