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Updated on: Jun 2026
General Motors Replaces 1,000 Workers with 50 Robots
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General Motors Replaces 1,000 Workers with 50 Robots

General Motors has introduced around 50 collaborative robots, or “cobots,” at its Factory Zero electric vehicle plant in Detroit, Michigan, after more than 1,000 workers were laid off earlier this year. The move has sparked criticism from labour unions and renewed concerns over the impact of automation on manufacturing jobs. The automation push comes months […]

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Oracle Starts New Layoffs, Over 500 Employees Received 6 AM Emails
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Oracle Starts New Layoffs, Over 500 Employees Received 6 AM Emails

Oracle has started a new round of layoffs in Romania, affecting more than 500 employees. The job cuts are part of the company’s ongoing global workforce restructuring. According to reports, affected employees received an email at around 6:00 a.m. informing them that they were included in a collective dismissal process. This is one of Oracle’s […]

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Persistent to Acquire Nagarro, Signs Business Combination Agreement
Merger & Acquisition

Persistent to Acquire Nagarro, Signs Business Combination Agreement

In one of the largest overseas acquisitions by an Indian IT services company, Persistent Systems has signed a Business Combination Agreement (BCA) with Germany-based digital engineering firm Nagarro. The proposed transaction aims to create the Persistent–Nagarro Group, a global AI-led digital engineering company with approximately $2.9 billion in annualized revenue and a workforce of more […]

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Godrej Capital Expands LGBTQIA+ Hiring with BeYou Internship
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Godrej Capital Expands LGBTQIA+ Hiring with BeYou Internship

Reinforcing its commitment to workplace diversity and inclusion, Godrej Capital, the financial services arm of the Godrej Industries Group, has strengthened its efforts to create career opportunities for LGBTQIA+ professionals through its flagship affirmative internship initiative, BeYou, during Pride Month. The company said the program has become an important talent pipeline, helping LGBTQIA+ candidates gain […]

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TCS Announces B.Sc Ignite Hiring 2026; Registration Now Open
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TCS Announces B.Sc Ignite Hiring 2026; Registration Now Open

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has started registrations for its TCS B.Sc Ignite Hiring 2026 program. Eligible candidates from the 2026 batch can apply until July 22, 2026, while the online test will be held on August 26, 2026. The hiring drive is for science and computer application graduates who want to start a career in […]

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OpenAI Appoints Uber’s Prabhjeet Singh as India MD
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OpenAI Appoints Uber’s Prabhjeet Singh as India MD

In a major leadership move, Uber India and South Asia President Prabhjeet Singh has stepped down from the ride-hailing company to join OpenAI as its Managing Director for India. He is expected to assume his new role in September and will report to Kiran Mani, Managing Director for Asia Pacific. The appointment comes as OpenAI […]

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Apple Supplier Tata Electronics Tightens Employee Access After Cyberattack
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Apple Supplier Tata Electronics Tightens Employee Access After Cyberattack

Tata Electronics, a key supplier to Apple, has tightened internal security protocols and restricted employee access to sensitive systems following a recent cybersecurity breach, reflecting how cyber incidents are increasingly reshaping workplace policies and employee access governance. According to a Reuters report published on Friday, the company has strengthened security controls across its facilities and […]

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Cognizant Bets Bigger on AI with Second Acquisition in 2026
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Cognizant Bets Bigger on AI with Second Acquisition in 2026

Today, Cognizant has officially completed its acquisition of Astreya, a global IT managed services provider headquartered in San Jose, California, strengthening its artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and managed services portfolio. The transaction became effective on June 22, 2026, marking Cognizant’s second completed acquisition of 2026 after the acquisition of 3Cloud earlier this year. It shows […]

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AICTE Industry Fellowship 2026, Deadline Extended, ₹1 Lakh Stipend
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AICTE Industry Fellowship 2026, Deadline Extended, ₹1 Lakh Stipend

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has extended the application deadline for its Industry Fellowship Programme (IFP) 2026–27 to July 5, 2026. The program is offering eligible faculty members an additional opportunity to apply for the prestigious initiative. The deadline was earlier set for June 25, 2026. The extension is expected to encourage […]

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Cisco Has Announced Plans to Lay Off 471 Employees by July 13
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Cisco Has Announced Plans to Lay Off 471 Employees by July 13

Networking giant Cisco has announced plans to lay off 471 employees across its three Bay Area offices as part of an ongoing global restructuring strategy aimed at accelerating investments in artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and high-growth technologies. According to a regulatory filing, the workforce reduction will begin on July 13 and impact 236 employees at […]

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Infosys Mega Noida Campus Nears Completion, Set to Transform NCR’s IT Landscape
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Infosys Mega Noida Campus Nears Completion, Set to Transform NCR’s IT Landscape

The much-awaited mega campus of Infosys in Noida is fast taking shape, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion strategy in North India. Located in Sector 85, the sprawling campus is expected to emerge as one of Infosys’ largest development centres in the region, reinforcing Noida’s growing stature as a leading technology and innovation […]

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