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BENGALURU: US-based IT giant Oracle has begun a major round of layoffs that has now reached India, with an estimated 2,000 to 2,500 employees reportedly affected as part of a wider global workforce reduction, though some reports say the number could be as high as 12,000. The latest cuts are part of a broader plan that could affect around 30,000 employees worldwide. With another round of layoffs reportedly possible within the next month, uncertainty continues to grow among employees in India and ...Read More >
New Delhi: Fresh reports of layoffs at Oracle are drawing sharp reactions online, after a viral post claimed that a long-serving employee battling cancer was dismissed through an email with no prior conversation. The claim surfaced on a Reddit forum, where a user alleged that their father, who had worked at Oracle for 20 years under the same manager, was informed of his termination solely via email. The post has since triggered widespread criticism over how companies handle layoffs, especially ...Read More >
SMPL New Delhi [India], April 1: In 2017, while most professionals pursued corporate stability and rising paychecks, Rajesh Aggarwal made a bold and unconventional choice. At the peak of a successful career with Google, earning over ₹5 lakh per month, he stepped away from financial security to build something of his own. Today, that decision stands validated. The company he co-founded, Aasaan ERP, has grown into one of the fastest-emerging ERP platforms, crossing ₹100 crore in revenue and expa ...Read More >
New Delhi: US-based IT firm Oracle is believed to have laid off approximately 12,000 staff in India, with another round of layoffs expected within a month, impacted employees said on Tuesday. Globally, the company has fired around 30,000 employees. "In India, around 12,000 employees have been laid off. The company is planning another mass layoff within a month," said two people impacted by the retrenchment, including one from the company's human resource department. The company has approximatel ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 31 (PTI) US-based IT firm Oracle is believed to have laid off approximately 12,000 staff in India, with another round of layoffs expected within a month, impacted employees said on Tuesday. Globally, the company has fired around 30,000 employees. "In India, around 12,000 employees have been laid off. The company is planning another mass layoff within a month," said two people impacted by the retrenchment, including one from the company's human resource department. The company h ...Read More >
Bengaluru, March 31: After weeks of speculation, fresh reports indicate that Oracle Corporation has initiated a new round of layoffs, impacting multiple teams across regions, including India. Employees claim the layoffs were abrupt and communicated through early morning emails, some arriving as early as 5 AM to 6 AM, leaving little room for preparation or response. Several employees shared their experiences on platforms like Blind and Reddit, describing a sudden and impersonal process. Accordin ...Read More >
Bengaluru, March 31: Fresh concerns over potential layoffs at Oracle Corporation in India have triggered anxiety across the tech sector, after multiple employees claimed they were abruptly terminated early Tuesday morning through emails sent around 6 AM IST. According to posts circulating on platforms like Reddit and other online forums, several employees reported being locked out of their work systems almost immediately after receiving termination emails. The sudden and impersonal nature of th ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 31: Meta has reportedly commenced testing a new premium subscription tier called Instagram Plus, aimed at providing everyday users with enhanced control over their social media experience. According to a report by TechCrunch, the service is currently being piloted in select regions including Mexico, Japan, and the Philippines. Unlike the existing Meta Verified programme, which focuses on security and authenticity for creators, Instagram Plus is designed to offer a suite of function ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31: Most employees assume their Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) is easily accessible. However, many only discover issues years later, typically at the time of withdrawal, during a job transition, or even during background verification. Claims can get delayed, rejected, or remain unresolved, often without clear reasons. Also Read | Sadak Suraksha Abhiyan 2026: Aamir Khan Talks About Road Safety, Shares Strict Rule He Has Taught His Children (Watch Video). In FY24-25, ov ...Read More >
Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalay , a central university established in 2022 in Vadodara, Gujarat, under the railway ministry, follows a demand-driven curriculum to meet the industry needs of the transportation sector. Addressing the media during an MoU signing event between GSV and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation to revamp training for aircraft maintenance engineering, Vaishnaw said manufacturing technology training for sectors such as aviation, railways, marine, electronics, etc needed a h ...Read More >
Titagarh Rail Systems has secured a contract from Balmer Lawrie & for the appointment as a lessor to provide two BFNS22.9 rakes on an operating lease basis. The scope of work includes supplying two rakes comprising 43 wagons each, along with 4% spare wagons, with each wagon having a carrying capacity of 64.89 MT. These rakes will be deployed for transportation of HR coils, sheets, and plates over the Indian Railways network, as per the latest approved designs of Research Designs and Standards O ...Read More >
New Delhi (PTI): The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a PIL seeking a nationwide policy providing paid menstrual leave for women students and workers, observing no one would give them jobs in such a scenario and that such a provision would unintentionally reinforce gender stereotypes. The top court, however, asked the Centre and competent authorities to consider the representation of the PIL petitioner and examine the possibility of framing a policy on menstrual leave after consulti ...Read More >
India's Industrial Production (IIP) recorded a 4.8 % year-on-year (YoY) growth in January 2026 from 7.8% reported in December 2025. The government release noted that the IIP growth was supported by 4.8% growth in Manufacturing sector and 5.1% growth in Electricity sector. The general index for the month of January 2026 stood at 169.4, compared with 161.6 in January 2025. Manufacturing and electricity support growth Manufacturing and electricity sectors supported overall industrial growth dur ...Read More >
Chhattisgarh News: CM Vishnu Deo Sai Calls FY 2026-27 Budget a Roadmap for Sankalp Se Siddhi Chhattisgarh's 2026-27 budget, led by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, foregrounds Sankalp Se Siddhi as a roadmap for inclusive growth, infrastructure expansion, education, industry, and regional development, with five flagship missions to accelerate progress toward a developed state aligned with national goals. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has described the State Budget for the financial year 2026-27 a ...Read More >
CCTV footage from the area showed a man dragging a gunny bag out of an office building and later riding a scooter towards the bridge. In a shocking incident, a 30-year-old man allegedly killed her office HR manager and later beheaded and dismembered her body before dumping near a bridge over the Yamuna river in Uttar Pradesh's Agra, police said on Monday. Police said that they tracked down the accused, identified as 30-year-old Vinay Singh, after the woman's naked, headless body was found insi ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Worli police seized a Lamborghini after a video of it was uploaded on a social media platform recently, showing its speed as more than 200 km/h. The viral video shows the Lamborghini weaving through traffic on the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, overtaking multiple cars at high speed. The speed limit on the Bandra-Worli Sea Link is 80 km/h. Police are verifying the documents of the car owner and the car dealer."We are also trying to find out the exact speed at which the car was driven. The ca ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 17: Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator, has once again been honored by Great Place to Work® India as one of the Top 25 Best Workplaces™ in IT & IT-BPM 2025. This marks the company's second consecutive year receiving this distinction, demonstrating its steadfast commitment to cultivating an inclusive and innovation-driven workplace within India's dynamic technology sector. Also Read | 'The Best Is Yet to Come', Says US President Dona ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is poised to emerge as a major pharma hub in eastern India by manufacturing quality medicines and developing advanced devices for treatment, said Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi here Tuesday. Addressing the Odisha Pharma Summit 2025, Majhi said that the government is fulfilling all the requirements to make Odisha the first choice state for investors. The CM said he is also committed to developing non-traditional industries in the state. "Odisha is currently one of the best ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) The government is inclined to avoid introducing new laws or regulations for Artificial Intelligence (AI) unless "absolutely necessary," preferring instead to utilise existing legal frameworks like the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act to address emerging issues, Electronics and IT Secretary S Krishnan said on Tuesday. Speaking at Assocham's AI Leadership Meet, Krishnan said the government's regulatory approach is thoughtful and careful to ensure it does not hin ...Read More >
(RTTNews) - Indian shares were moving lower on Monday amid concerns over persistent selling by FIIs and renewed uncertainty around U.S.-India trade negotiations. Global sentiment also remains fragile as investors continue to reduce exposure to tech stocks on valuation concerns. The benchmark BSE Sensex was down 320 points, or 0.4 percent, at 84,946 in early trade, while the broader NSE Nifty index dipped 105 points, or 0.4 percent, to 25,941. Among the prominent decliners, TMPV, Power Grid Co ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Telangana's IT Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu said that his government's goal is to develop Telangana as the country's aero engine capital by 2030. He said that a comprehensive roadmap is being prepared to develop the aerospace and defence ecosystem in partnership with leading industries and leading educational institutions. India's Aerospace and Defence Manufacturing Summit was jointly organised by the College of Defence Management and ISB Munjal Institute for Global Manufacturing a ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Nov 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has sought Germany's support for the vision to develop Hyderabad as a global innovation hub. Telangana seeks a strong partnership with Germany in key investment areas, including IT, pharma, and automobiles, he said when a delegation led by German Consul General Michael Hasper called on him here on Tuesday. The German delegation informed the Chief Minister that Deutsche Börse, a leading global financial services company ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, along with IT Minister D. Sridhar Babu, will inaugurate the McDonald's global capability centre (GCC) in Hyderabad on Wednesday, its largest GCC outside the US. The GCC will house global teams across corporate functions such as finance, HR, sourcing, data analytics and AI & technology. The opening is set to further strengthen Hyderabad's position as a major global technology hub. Located in RMZ Nexity in Hitec City, the new office spans four floors an ...Read More >
Maharashtra has signed 15 agreements totaling Rs 56,000 crore for maritime projects. These investments will expand port facilities and develop shipyards. Agreements include Adani Group's Dighi port expansion and JSW Group's Jaigad port development. A water taxi service will connect Navi Mumbai airport to Gateway of India. A new marina is also planned for Mumbai. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday announced that Maharashtra has signed 15 agreements totalling investments of Rs 56,000 cror ...Read More >
State Bank of India is set to recruit approximately 3,500 officers to strengthen its operations. The bank is also focusing on increasing its women workforce to 30 percent within the next five years. This initiative aims to enhance gender diversity across all levels of the organization. SBI is implementing various programs to support women employees and foster leadership opportunities. The country's biggest lender, State Bank of India (SBI), plans to hire around 3,500 officers to bolster its ope ...Read More >
SOHRA, Oct 24: Scientists at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Meghalaya and the North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC) have embarked on a joint research project to develop new methods to improve 5G and 6G connectivity in Sohra, the rainiest place on Earth. After shifting to their permanent campus here earlier this year, researchers found themselves "fascinated and occasionally frustrated" by the sheer size of each raindrop that falls over Sohra in the state East Khasi Hills d ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Oct 24 (Maxim News): Telangana is formulating long-term plans to generate employment for 5 lakh people by attracting new investments of Rs. 1 lakh crore in the life sciences sector by 2030, State IT and Industries minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu has revealed. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp The value of Telangana's life sciences sector economy is currently worth $80 billion, and it has been announced that a 'Comprehensive Life Sciences Policy' will be implemented soon with the aim of inc ...Read More >
The demand for engineering, technical and AI profiles has risen by 27 per cent, with compensation levels improving by 5 per cent compared to H1 FY25, according to Adecco India. After several muted quarters, India's IT sector hiring stabilised in the first half of FY 2025-26 as hiring patterns improved, following a reasonable rise in the recruitment of freshers and mid-senior level professionals, HR solutions provider Adecco India said on Tuesday. Campus intake has improved by 25 per cent compa ...Read More >
Pointing to Google's decision to set up a major AI data centre, Naidu said Vizag is emerging as a 'preferred city' for several tech companies and stressed prioritising skill development and human resources. The CM further said that universities and educational institutions should also be represented at the summit. Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday said the state should be developed as a destination for Artificial Intelligence, ahead of the proposed CII partnership summ ...Read More >
BPCL Unveils 'Zero Ka Dum' Certification Drive, Setting New Benchmarks in Operational Excellence Sanjay Khanna, C & MD and Director (Refineries), BPCL 5 min read Last Updated : Oct 18 2025 | 7:20 PM IST NewsVoir Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 18: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a Fortune Global 500 company and one of India's leading integrated energy enterprises, has achieved a significant milestone in its LPG business with the nationwide expansion of the 'Zero Ka Dum' (Z ...Read More >
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