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500 Indian GCCs plateau while govt eyes tier-II city growth

India's rapidly expanding network of Global Capability Centres (GCCs) has reached a critical inflection point, with a new report warning that hundreds of these centres are plateauing just as the government outlines an am...

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Bethesda union plans July 15 protests over Xbox layoffs

Unionized employees at Bethesda Game Studios are planning coordinated protests next week in response to a wave of layoffs across Microsoft's Xbox division that has eliminated hundreds of positions at the company's ZeniMa...

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Volkswagen board and unions deadlocked over restructuring

Volkswagen's management and labor representatives remain at an impasse over a sweeping restructuring plan after a tense supervisory board meeting on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at the company's Wolfsburg headquarters.

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Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs, offers generous severance

Microsoft announced a significant reduction of its global workforce this week, eliminating approximately 4,800 positions, which represents about 2.1 percent of its total employees.

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Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses begin historic strike

Thousands of nurses at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston walked off the job on Wednesday, July 8, in what union officials describe as the largest nurses strike in Massachusetts history.

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Xbox layoffs raise concerns over Elder Scrolls VI

A major wave of layoffs at Microsoft's Xbox division has raised significant concerns about the future of Bethesda's flagship franchises, particularly the long-awaited "The Elder Scrolls VI.

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IMF appoints Silvana Tenreyro as chief economist

The International Monetary Fund has appointed Silvana Tenreyro as its new Economic Counsellor and Director of the Research Department, the institution announced.

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BHP Port Hedland workers to strike over wage dispute

Hundreds of workers at BHP's Port Hedland iron ore export terminal in Western Australia are set to stage an eight-hour strike on Thursday, July 16, following more than six months of failed wage negotiations.

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Tamil Nadu approves 25% pay hike for Tasmac staff

The Tamil Nadu government has approved a 25 percent salary increase for over 23,000 employees of the state-run Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (Tasmac), effective next month.

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UK construction contracts for 18th month, PMI at 38.4

The UK construction sector contracted sharply for an 18th consecutive month in June, with housebuilding activity falling at its fastest pace so far this year, according to a closely watched industry survey.

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US Services PMI Falls to 54 in June, Hiring Improves

The U.S. services sector continued to expand in June, though at a slightly slower pace, as businesses reported steady demand, easing inflation pressures, and a rebound in hiring after several months of contraction.

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Samsung device workers plan rally over chip bonus gap

Employees at Samsung Electronics' division for smartphones, televisions, and home appliances are planning a significant protest next week over a massive pay disparity with their colleagues in the company's semiconductor ...

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Delhi government ends work-from-home policy for staff

The Delhi government has ended its work-from-home arrangement for state employees, ordering a full return to office as officials cited a normalization of the geopolitical situation that had previously disrupted global en...

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Ford rehired 300+ engineers, regains J.D. Power quality rank

Ford Motor Company has rehired hundreds of experienced engineers after finding that artificial intelligence systems alone could not match human expertise in quality control, a strategic reversal that has coincided with t...

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