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Google Cuts Over 200 AI Contractors Amid Project Ramp-Down
Google has reportedly laid off more than 200 contractors involved in training and refining its artificial intelligence systems, including the Gemini chatbot and AI Overviews feature. The layoffs, carried out by outsourcing firm GlobalLogic and its subcontractors, occurred in at least two rounds during August 2025 and were executed with minimal prior notice. The affected workers were part of a...
Real-Money Gaming Ban Leads to 2,000 Layoffs Across India
India’s real-money gaming (RMG) industry is undergoing a major upheaval following the enactment of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025. The legislation came into effect in August. It bans all online games involving monetary stakes, whether based on skill, chance, or a combination of both. As a result, nearly 2,000 employees across leading RMG firms have been...
AI-Driven Overhaul Leads to Major Job Cuts at Fiverr
Fiverr International Ltd., the Israel-based online services marketplace, has announced a significant restructuring plan that will result in a 30% reduction of its workforce. The move, disclosed on September 15, 2025, is part of Fiverr’s broader strategy to transform into an “AI-first” company. The layoffs will affect approximately 250 employees out of the 762 staff members Fiverr employed as...
TCS to Shut Down Bhopal Office After 13 Years
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has reportedly shut down its office in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, after 13 years of operations. Media reports indicate that the office was closed in June 2025, with the company gradually moving out its assets. The development came to light after employees approached Madhya Pradesh Finance Minister and Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda, raising concerns over...
Payoneer Appoints Gaurav as SVP to Lead India Innovation Hub
Payoneer, a global financial technology company listed on NASDAQ (PAYO), has appointed Gaurav Gupta as Senior Vice President and Platform Site Leader for India. The announcement was made on September 16, 2025. Gaurav will lead Payoneer’s India innovation hub, located in Gurugram. He will play a central role in advancing the company’s mission to build a robust cross-border financial stack...
Deloitte Mulls Job Cuts in Aberdeen Amid UK Internal Review
According to the Scottish Daily Press and Journal. Deloitte is reportedly considering job reductions at its Aberdeen office. The firm, which employs around 460,000 people globally, confirmed that an “extremely small number” of local roles could be impacted. While exact figures have not been disclosed, Deloitte stated that affected employees have already been briefed and are currently in a consultation...
Alliance Insurance Brokers Issues ₹55 Crore in ESOPs
Alliance Insurance Brokers, a leading insurance services provider in India, has announced the issuance of Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) worth ₹55 crore. The move is aimed at rewarding top-performing employees and those who have demonstrated long-term commitment to the organization. The announcement was made on September 15, 2025, and marks a significant step in the company’s efforts to...
Government 06 Month Internship, Stipend ₹10,000 per month
AICTE and Guruvayur Municipality have opened applications for their TULIP Internship program, which offers young professionals the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in infrastructure projects. The full-time internship begins immediately and lasts six months. It is based in Guruvayur, Kerala. Program Details The internship is part of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs’ TULIP (The Urban Learning Internship Program) initiative,...
India’s Green Hydrogen Push May Create 6 Lakh Jobs by 2030
India’s ambitious National Green Hydrogen Mission is poised to generate an estimated six lakh jobs by 2030, according to recent statements by Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Shripad Yesso Naik. The mission, launched in January 2023 with a financial outlay of ₹19,744 crore, aims to position India as a global hub for green...
Simpplr Appoints Amit Badkas as Director - HR, India
Simpplr, the leading employee experience platform, has announced the appointment of Amit Badkas as Director - Human Resources, India. Amit brings nearly two decades of HR leadership experience across global organizations such as Oracle, Dell, Mandiant (later acquired by Google), MaxLinear, ABN AMRO Bank, and Wipro. His expertise spans HR business partnering, recruitment, leadership development, compensation, and M&A integration....