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H-1B Salary Rule 2026: Will Indian IT Hiring Slow Down in the US? 

H-1B Salary Rule 2026: Will Indian IT Hiring Slow Down in the US? 

The H-1B Salary Rule 2026 has been a big blow to the Indian IT industry. The environment for Indian software developers and IT staffing companies looking to find employment in the USA has changed significantly

Why Europe Is Tightening Oversight of Iranian Diplomatic Missions Amid Rising Security Concerns 

Why Europe Is Tightening Oversight of Iranian Diplomatic Missions Amid Rising Security Concerns 

European governments are asking for more watchfulness of Iranian diplomatic missions as they become worried about Iranian-related activity in the region that could pose security dangers or be linked to intelligence gathering. The discussion has

8th Pay Commission Reality Check: Why Experts Predict a 2.08 Fitment Factor Instead of the Viral 3.83 Claim 

8th Pay Commission Reality Check: Why Experts Predict a 2.08 Fitment Factor Instead of the Viral 3.83 Claim 

The 8th Pay Commission is nearing its implementation; meanwhile, social media and employee forums are abuzz with one figure which seems almost unbelievable – a fitment factor of 3.83, which would raise the minimum basic

GitLab Layoffs 2026: Why Employees Say the ‘Open Restructuring’ Memo Created More Anxiety Than Clarity 

GitLab Layoffs 2026: Why Employees Say the ‘Open Restructuring’ Memo Created More Anxiety Than Clarity 

On May 11th, 2026, GitLab sent out a memo to ease the minds of the world. Rather, it raised red flags. The layoffs announcement, called an "open restructuring" by CEO Bill Staples, was meant to

Tech Workers Are Angry Over RSUs: Why Oracle Layoffs Hit Harder Than Expected 

Tech Workers Are Angry Over RSUs: Why Oracle Layoffs Hit Harder Than Expected 

The Oracle Layoffs of 2026 have reverberated far greater than a typical corporate restructuring. While the loss of jobs was the obvious consequence of Oracle's quiet elimination of almost 20,000 positions throughout the United States,

₹51,480 Salary Dream: How Far the 3.83 Fitment Factor Claim in 2026? 

₹51,480 Salary Dream: How Far the 3.83 Fitment Factor Claim in 2026? 

While millions of government officials wait for the recommendations of the 8th Pay Commission, one number is the talking point for everyone: The 3.83 Fitment Factor. The unions of the employees have officially called for

EPFO 8.25% Interest Credited? Check Your PF Balance & Passbook Status Instantly 

EPFO 8.25% Interest Credited? Check Your PF Balance & Passbook Status Instantly 

What is on the minds of millions of salary earners in India right now is whether the EPFO interest for FY 2025-26 has been added to their PF account or not? For the common man,

Air India Employees on Alert: What the Gulf Conflict Means for Bonuses, Overtime, and Job Security 

Air India Employees on Alert: What the Gulf Conflict Means for Bonuses, Overtime, and Job Security 

Once geopolitical tensions in the Gulf boil down, they ripple far beyond the boundaries of the Gulf — and few industries are impacted as quickly as civil aviation in India. The escalating Gulf conflict in

8th Pay Commission Salary: How ₹18,000 Could Jump to ₹51,480 Under the New Pay Matrix 

8th Pay Commission Salary: How ₹18,000 Could Jump to ₹51,480 Under the New Pay Matrix 

The figure that has been playing in every corridor of all government offices and ministries is ₹51,480 – the amount that the average employee of the central government with a minimum basic pay of ₹18,000

8th Pay Commission Fitment Factor Hike 2026: What Will You Actually Earn if 3.83 Is Approved? 

8th Pay Commission Fitment Factor Hike 2026: What Will You Actually Earn if 3.83 Is Approved? 

One number is on everyone's mind in the central government right now — 3.83. The suggested fitment factor by the 8th Pay Commission has the potential to change the monthly salaries of more than 50