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Foxconn’s Manufacturing Expansion in India Is Straight Out of Its China Playbook
Foxconn has scaled its India manufacturing in 2025 with a China-style model that blends vast production campuses with worker ecosystems like housing, healthcare and schools. With a $1.5 billion expansion near Bengaluru and Tamil Nadu and new sites in Greater Noida, Foxconn appears to be diversifying supply chains beyond China.
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White House Defends Trump's H-1B Stance Calls It "Nuanced, Common-Sense"
The White House defended US President Donald Trump's views on the H-1B visas, saying that he has a "nuanced and common-sense opinion on this issue."
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Minimum Wage, Health Checkup, WFH And More: 12 Changes In Labour Rules Every Employee Must Know
New labour codes: If you're employed fulltime, on contract, parttime or even working via digital platforms, these changes could impact your earnings, job terms, benefits and rights.
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AI Model Learns to Predict Human Gait for Smarter, Pre-Trained Exoskeleton Control
Scientists at Georgia Tech have created an AI technique that pre-trains exoskeleton controllers using existing human motion datasets, removing the need for lengthy lab-based retraining. The system predicts joint behavior and assistance needs, enabling controllers that work as well as hand-tuned versions. This advance accelerates prototype developme...
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AI Chatbots That Talk Like Humans Pose Threat To India's Call-Centre Workers
At a startup office in this Indian city, developers are fine-tuning artificial-intelligence chatbots that talk and message like humans.
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Why Bartenders Are Fed Up With Gen Z's Tipping And Ordering Habits
A new survey finds Gen Z tips the least at bars and restaurants, leaving service workers increasingly frustrated.
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Government's Dussehra Gift For Staff: 3% Dearness Allowance Hike Approved
The government has approved a three per cent increase in Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief effective from July 1, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said Wednesday afternoon.
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"It's A Complex Cycle" - Man In Netherlands Weighs In On Quick Deliveries In India, Sparks Debate
In a viral reel, an Indian-origin man based in the Netherlands shared how his parents back home benefit from the convenience of quick deliveries. However, he also expressed concern about the workers.
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Industry Leaders On H-1B Visa Fee Hike, Its Impact On Indian Students And Talent
CEO On H-1B Visa Fee 2025: Introduced under President Donald Trump to prioritize "highly skilled" workers, the move has limited career prospects for many but could also encourage top talent to contribute to growth within their home country.
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$100,000 H-1B Visa Fee For New Applicants, Current Holders Can Re-Enter US: White House Amid Confusion
The White House issued a major clarification Saturday to its new H-1B visa policy that had rattled the tech industry, saying a $100,000 fee will be a "one-time" payment imposed only on new applicants.
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Amazon, TCS, Microsoft: These Firms May Be Worst Hit By Trump's H1-B Visa Fee Hike
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is the second-highest beneficiary with over 5,000 approved H-1B visas in 2025, after Amazon, according to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) data.
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"Fastest Growing Company": Worker Praises 72-Hour Grind, Internet Pushes Back
An Indian engineer's praise for working up to 100 hours a week at AI startup Mercor has triggered online debate, with many users questioning the sustainability and ethics of extreme work culture in the tech world.
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Telugu Film Workers' Strike May Bring Big-Budget Productions To Standstill
The Telugu film industry is set to face a complete shutdown of shooting activities starting Monday after the Telugu Film Employees Federation announced a strike over a long-standing wage dispute with producers.
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Prior Notice Before Lockout Now A Must As Madhya Pradesh Tweaks Labour Laws
The Madhya Pradesh Assembly has approved revised rules of the Labor Department, making it mandatory for industry management to issue a one-and-a-half-month notice before declaring a strike or initiating a lockout.
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Workers Who Made Clothes For US Will Suffer The Brunt Of Trump Tariffs
As the deadline for the new US tariffs on Sri Lankan exports draws closer, concern is growing among local businesses and citizens over the potential economic impact.
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Foxconn’s Manufacturing Expansion in India Is Straight Out of Its China Playbook
Foxconn has scaled its India manufacturing in 2025 with a China-style model that blends vast production campuses with worker ecosystems like housing, healthcare and schools. With a $1.5 billion expansion near Bengaluru and Tamil Nadu and new sites in Greater Noida, Foxconn appears to be diversifying supply chains beyond China.
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White House Defends Trump's H-1B Stance Calls It "Nuanced, Common-Sense"
The White House defended US President Donald Trump's views on the H-1B visas, saying that he has a "nuanced and common-sense opinion on this issue."
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Minimum Wage, Health Checkup, WFH And More: 12 Changes In Labour Rules Every Employee Must Know
New labour codes: If you're employed fulltime, on contract, parttime or even working via digital platforms, these changes could impact your earnings, job terms, benefits and rights.
-
AI Model Learns to Predict Human Gait for Smarter, Pre-Trained Exoskeleton Control
Scientists at Georgia Tech have created an AI technique that pre-trains exoskeleton controllers using existing human motion datasets, removing the need for lengthy lab-based retraining. The system predicts joint behavior and assistance needs, enabling controllers that work as well as hand-tuned versions. This advance accelerates prototype developme...
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AI Chatbots That Talk Like Humans Pose Threat To India's Call-Centre Workers
At a startup office in this Indian city, developers are fine-tuning artificial-intelligence chatbots that talk and message like humans.
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Why Bartenders Are Fed Up With Gen Z's Tipping And Ordering Habits
A new survey finds Gen Z tips the least at bars and restaurants, leaving service workers increasingly frustrated.
-
Government's Dussehra Gift For Staff: 3% Dearness Allowance Hike Approved
The government has approved a three per cent increase in Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief effective from July 1, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said Wednesday afternoon.
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"It's A Complex Cycle" - Man In Netherlands Weighs In On Quick Deliveries In India, Sparks Debate
In a viral reel, an Indian-origin man based in the Netherlands shared how his parents back home benefit from the convenience of quick deliveries. However, he also expressed concern about the workers.
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Industry Leaders On H-1B Visa Fee Hike, Its Impact On Indian Students And Talent
CEO On H-1B Visa Fee 2025: Introduced under President Donald Trump to prioritize "highly skilled" workers, the move has limited career prospects for many but could also encourage top talent to contribute to growth within their home country.
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$100,000 H-1B Visa Fee For New Applicants, Current Holders Can Re-Enter US: White House Amid Confusion
The White House issued a major clarification Saturday to its new H-1B visa policy that had rattled the tech industry, saying a $100,000 fee will be a "one-time" payment imposed only on new applicants.
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Amazon, TCS, Microsoft: These Firms May Be Worst Hit By Trump's H1-B Visa Fee Hike
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is the second-highest beneficiary with over 5,000 approved H-1B visas in 2025, after Amazon, according to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) data.
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"Fastest Growing Company": Worker Praises 72-Hour Grind, Internet Pushes Back
An Indian engineer's praise for working up to 100 hours a week at AI startup Mercor has triggered online debate, with many users questioning the sustainability and ethics of extreme work culture in the tech world.
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Telugu Film Workers' Strike May Bring Big-Budget Productions To Standstill
The Telugu film industry is set to face a complete shutdown of shooting activities starting Monday after the Telugu Film Employees Federation announced a strike over a long-standing wage dispute with producers.
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Prior Notice Before Lockout Now A Must As Madhya Pradesh Tweaks Labour Laws
The Madhya Pradesh Assembly has approved revised rules of the Labor Department, making it mandatory for industry management to issue a one-and-a-half-month notice before declaring a strike or initiating a lockout.
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Workers Who Made Clothes For US Will Suffer The Brunt Of Trump Tariffs
As the deadline for the new US tariffs on Sri Lankan exports draws closer, concern is growing among local businesses and citizens over the potential economic impact.
