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Updated on: May 2026
Samsung Just Stopped a National Economic Crisis
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Samsung Just Stopped a National Economic Crisis

In a move that has sent ripples of relief through the global tech sector, Samsung Electronics reached a tentative wage agreement with its labor union late Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Negotiators struck the deal just 90 minutes before a catastrophic 18-day strike was set to begin. If the walkout had proceeded, nearly 48,000 workers would […]

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Intuit Layoffs 2026: What the 3,000-Job Cut Means for You
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Intuit Layoffs 2026: What the 3,000-Job Cut Means for You

Financial software giant Intuit has announced a massive restructuring, cutting approximately 3,000 employees—roughly 17% of its global workforce. In a company-wide memo sent by CEO Sasan Goodarzi on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, the maker of TurboTax and QuickBooks detailed a radical plan to “strip away layers of complexity” and consolidate resources toward artificial intelligence. Intuit Restructuring […]

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Top 5 AICTE Paid Internships in AI, ML, Data Science and Robotics
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Top 5 AICTE Paid Internships in AI, ML, Data Science and Robotics

The AICTE Internship Portal is continuing to expand industry-linked learning opportunities for students through a wide range of internships in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Robotics, Automation, and Data Science. These internships are designed to help students gain practical exposure, work on live projects, develop technical skills, and improve industry readiness in emerging technology domains. With […]

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Honeywell Appoints Jennifer Reilly as Chief Human Resources Officer
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Honeywell Appoints Jennifer Reilly as Chief Human Resources Officer

Industrial technology company Honeywell has elevated Jennifer Reilly as Chief Human Resources Officer. Effective from July 01, 2026. In her new role, Jennifer will lead Honeywell’s global HR strategy, including talent management, leadership development, organisational culture, and workforce planning. She will work closely with business leaders to support the company’s operations and long-term goals. Extensive […]

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Cigna Healthcare Appoints Anisha Vaz as Head- HR, India
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Cigna Healthcare Appoints Anisha Vaz as Head- HR, India

Cigna Healthcare, a global health services company has appointed Anisha Vaz as Head – Human Resources for India. She assumed the role in April 2026 and will lead the company’s HR strategy, talent management, employee engagement, and people initiatives across the country. Extensive Experience Anisha brings nearly two decades of experience in human resources, talent […]

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Southwest Airlines Opens Global Tech Center in Hyderabad
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Southwest Airlines Opens Global Tech Center in Hyderabad

In a milestone for India’s aviation and technology sectors, Dallas-based Southwest Airlines has officially launched its first-ever Global Innovation Center (GIC) outside the United States. On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, the airline inaugurated its 20,000-square-foot facility in Hyderabad, signaling a massive recruitment drive that aims to add 1,000 high-skilled professionals to its roster over the next few […]

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Indian H-1B Workers Face Crisis Amid Tech Layoffs
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Indian H-1B Workers Face Crisis Amid Tech Layoffs

For thousands of Indian H-1B tech professionals in the United States, the American dream is currently tethered to a ticking clock. As industry giants like Meta, Amazon, and Oracle execute fresh waves of layoffs in 2026, a growing number of H-1B visa holders have been plunged into a “60-day crisis”—the maximum grace period allowed by […]

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Standard Chartered is Cutting 15% of Back-Office Roles
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Standard Chartered is Cutting 15% of Back-Office Roles

Standard Chartered PLC has sent a definitive signal to the global financial sector, announcing a long-term strategy to replace thousands of human roles with artificial intelligence. On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, the bank revealed plans to cut over 7,000 jobs—approximately 15% of its corporate and support functions—by 2030. The move marks one of the most explicit […]

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Infosys Q4 Performance Payouts for Job Levels 4, 5, and 6
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Infosys Q4 Performance Payouts for Job Levels 4, 5, and 6

Infosys, India’s second-largest IT services firm, has announced a significant reduction in its performance bonus for the fourth quarter (Q4) of the 2025-26 fiscal year. On Monday, May 18, 2026, the company notified its workforce of an average variable pay of 70%, marking a sharp 15-percentage-point decline from the 85% payout distributed in the preceding December […]

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TCS Employees Allege Salary Cuts Amid Official Hike Rollout
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TCS Employees Allege Salary Cuts Amid Official Hike Rollout

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services exporter, is facing internal backlash as several employees report a decrease in their monthly take-home pay following the latest appraisal cycle. While the company officially announced average salary increments of approximately 5% to 8% for the 2025-26 fiscal year, a significant number of staffers have taken to social media […]

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AICTE Announces 8-Week Virtual Internship in Web Development, Python, Java & AI
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AICTE Announces 8-Week Virtual Internship in Web Development, Python, Java & AI

AICTE and VaultofCodes have announced a two-month virtual internship program focused on Web Development, Python, Java, and Artificial Intelligence. The internship is open to students across India, and applications will remain open until May 25, 2026. The program will begin immediately and offers participants an opportunity to gain practical exposure to programming and emerging technologies. […]

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Thousands of Meta Employees Received 4 A.M. Termination Emails
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Thousands of Meta Employees Received 4 A.M. Termination Emails

For thousands of Meta employees, the “Year of Efficiency” has evolved into a permanent state of restructuring. In the early hours of Wednesday, May 20, 2026, the silence was broken by the chime of notification pings as Meta began slashing approximately 8,000 jobs—roughly 10% of its global workforce. The notifications, which landed at 4:00 a.m. local time across […]

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