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NIT Rourkela's 1,340 offers, Rs 1.31 crore top package
Talent Market

NIT Rourkela's 1,340 offers, Rs 1.31 crore top package

Despite recession fears, NIT Rourkela sees 95.47% B.Tech placements, with core-sector roles dominating and 50% first-time recruiters.

Source: The Times of India

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Bengaluru Landlords Outearn Software Engineers?
Compensation

Bengaluru Landlords Outearn Software Engineers?

A new list shows Bengaluru landlords earning more than software engineers, signaling a shift in income benchmarks and retention challenges for tech firms.

Source: India Today

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H-1B Debate: AI and Offshoring Shift Talent Calculus
Global Signal

H-1B Debate: AI and Offshoring Shift Talent Calculus

YC partner's H-1B comments spark controversy as AI reduces entry-level demand, potentially pushing more high-skilled work to India.

Source: ababnews.com

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AI Layoffs Backfire: 30% Rehire Cut Roles
AI Hiring

AI Layoffs Backfire: 30% Rehire Cut Roles

Syndio's CEO admits laying off a key employee, then rehiring him. Robert Half study shows 30% of employers reverse AI cuts.

Source: Fortune via inkl

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AI's Hiring Impact: Slower Hiring, Not Layoffs
AI Hiring

AI's Hiring Impact: Slower Hiring, Not Layoffs

Report finds AI adoption slows hiring in exposed sectors, but layoffs remain flat. Job openings decline sharply, signalling a shift in talent demand.

Source: Fortune India

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Jharkhand's AI Policy: A New Talent Hub?
GCC

Jharkhand's AI Policy: A New Talent Hub?

Jharkhand's draft AI policy focuses on problem-solving, skilling, and local talent. Could this create a new tech hiring market in Ranchi?

Source: DQ India

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Coforge names Lima as LatAm hub with 1,300 staff
GCC

Coforge names Lima as LatAm hub with 1,300 staff

Coforge marks 20 years in Peru, designates Lima as Latin America hub, employing over 1,300 in AI-led engineering.

Source: scanx.trade

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Netflix and IICT fund 100 AVGC scholarships
Talent Market

Netflix and IICT fund 100 AVGC scholarships

Netflix and IICT offer 100 scholarships with up to 80% fee support for animation, VFX, and gaming courses, aiming to build India's creative talent pipeline.

Source: Rediff

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Govt to pay AI specialists Rs 55L/yr, more than Cabinet Secretary
Compensation

Govt to pay AI specialists Rs 55L/yr, more than Cabinet Secretary

India's NeGD reopens AI talent panel with rates up to Rs 4.58L/month, exceeding top civil servant pay. Fixed rates, no negotiation, and relaxed startup criteria signal a new era in public-sector AI hiring.

Source: ThePrint

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86% of Indian firms say AI transforms recruitment
AI Hiring

86% of Indian firms say AI transforms recruitment

Deloitte report: AI adoption in hiring hits 86%, budgets up 19%, AI skills command 20-25% premium.

Source: ETHRWorld.com

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HAVI's KL TechHUB: Supply Chain's Software Shift
Global Signal

HAVI's KL TechHUB: Supply Chain's Software Shift

HAVI opens first APAC TechHUB in KL, hiring 100 tech pros for AI, data, and cloud roles.

Source: techbarrista.com

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AI Capex Bubble Risks: Hiring Slowdown Signal for India Tech
Global Signal

AI Capex Bubble Risks: Hiring Slowdown Signal for India Tech

Global AI investment shows fragility; AI-exposed sectors see sharper job opening declines. India insulated but data-center buildout at risk.

Source: Outlook Business

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