Author: Sharad Natani
In a dramatic shift reshaping the global tech job market, America’s biggest technology giants — Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and Google — have now emerged as the top four employers of new H-1B visa workers for FY 2025, overtaking Indian IT powerhouses like TCS, Infosys, Cognizant, HCL and LTIMindtree, who have sharply reduced their filings. This is the first time in history that the four US tech titans have collectively dominated the H-1B approval list, signaling a major transformation in how companies hire foreign skilled talent. Amazon Leads the Pack With Record Numbers According to fresh data from the National Foundation…
India’s tech sector is reeling from back-to-back shocks. Just days after reports of 12,000 layoffs at TCS sent tremors across the industry, another Tata Group company is preparing for one of the biggest downsizing moves in its history. According to multiple reports, Tata Digital—the parent company of e-commerce platforms BigBasket, Croma and the super-app Tata Neu—is gearing up to cut over 50% of its workforce. This drastic step is part of a major restructuring initiative launched by the new CEO, Sajith Sivanandan, who has been tasked with turning the struggling digital arm profitable. Why Such a Massive Layoff? Inside the…
In a major move to curb rising SMS-based fraud across India, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued a powerful new directive mandating pre-tagging of every variable field in commercial SMS templates. The reform is designed to shut down loopholes that scammers have been exploiting for years to push harmful links, fake APKs, and fraudulent callback numbers through legitimate sender IDs. The decision, released on 18 November 2025, marks one of the biggest overhauls of India’s commercial communication ecosystem since the introduction of TCCCPR regulations in 2018. Why TRAI Introduced the New Rule Variable fields in SMS templates…
In a groundbreaking move that positions Andhra Pradesh at the centre of India’s aerospace revolution, the state government has signed a major MoU with Aerpace Industries Ltd to establish the nation’s first-ever dedicated Drone City in Kurnool district. The announcement has generated buzz across defence, aviation, and tech circles, marking one of India’s most ambitious entries into the global drone ecosystem. A Visionary Plan for India’s Drone Future The Drone City will come up in Guttapadu, Kurnool, and is designed to be a complete drone ecosystem, not just a manufacturing cluster. The hub will integrate: ●Advanced drone manufacturing units for…
In a landmark decision aimed at transforming women’s workforce participation, the Uttar Pradesh government has rolled out major labour reforms allowing women to work night shifts between 7 pm and 6 am—with double wages, enhanced safety measures, and strict employer accountability. The order marks one of the most progressive steps in India for women’s employment rights, opening doors even to hazardous industries, where women were earlier barred from working after sundown. A Big Shift Under CM Yogi Adityanath’s Leadership According to the official Gazette notification, night-shift work for women will now be allowed only with their written consent, ensuring that…
In a landmark move aimed at modernising India’s trade ecosystem, the Department of Commerce has launched the Trade Intelligence & Analysis (TIA) Portal, a next-generation digital platform designed to bring unprecedented transparency, real-time insights and automation to India’s trade governance framework. Packed with over 28 analytical dashboards and 270+ interactive visualisations, the TIA Portal enables businesses, policymakers and MSMEs to access data on Critical Minerals, Trade Complementarity Index, Revealed Comparative Advantage, Trade Intensity Index, and more — all within seconds. Launching the platform, the Commerce Minister said India’s growing export strength makes real-time trade intelligence vital for foreign exchange stability,…