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Massive Layoff at Voice of America: 639 More Terminated as Parent Agency Slashes 85% of Staff

Massive Layoff at Voice of America: 639 More Terminated as Parent Agency Slashes 85% of Staff

In a bold move indicating the possible end of an iconic U.S. broadcasting entity, the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), the parent organisation of Voice of America (VOA), announced on Friday the termination of

Malaysia Steps Up Fight Against Forced Labour – Inside the 2025 Plan

Malaysia Steps Up Fight Against Forced Labour – Inside the 2025 Plan

With the help of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), Malaysia is increasing its commitments to eliminate forced labour with the development of a new National Action Plan on Forced Labour (NAPFL). During the 18-19 June

5 Big Changes in CGHS Rules Every Central Govt Pensioner Must Know in 2025

5 Big Changes in CGHS Rules Every Central Govt Pensioner Must Know in 2025

The Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) went digital in 2025 to make healthcare services easier for government pensioners through online options. The Union Health Ministry started and carried out the changes. They introduced five main

HMRC Urges Young Workers to Download App for Summer Jobs—Full Guide and Features 

HMRC Urges Young Workers to Download App for Summer Jobs—Full Guide and Features 

With summer fast approaching, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are encouraging young people finishing school, college or university to download the HMRC app to support them as they move into temporary work. Over 1.2 million

Heatwave Insurance Launched for Daily Wage Labourers in Delhi-NCR and Lucknow Know the Full Details and Payout Amounts

Heatwave Insurance Launched for Daily Wage Labourers in Delhi-NCR and Lucknow Know the Full Details and Payout Amounts

What is parametric heatwave insurance? Digit Insurance, along with K M Dastur (KMD) and Jan Sahas Foundation, launched India's first heat index parametric cover for daily wage labourers in Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurgaon, Faridabad and

Hong Kong Approves Employment Bill 2025 to Strengthen Workers’ Rights – Know the Details

Hong Kong Approves Employment Bill 2025 to Strengthen Workers’ Rights – Know the Details

On June 18, 2025, the Hong Kong government welcomed the introduction of the Employment Amendment Bill 2025, which modifies the Employment Ordinance (EO), Cap. 57 “continuous contract” criterion. The purpose of this new legislation is

Meta Offered $100 Million Bonuses to Poach OpenAI Staff, Reveals CEO Sam Altman

Meta Offered $100 Million Bonuses to Poach OpenAI Staff, Reveals CEO Sam Altman

According to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has tried to acquire members of his team by offering signing bonuses worth up to $100 million. Altman shared this information on the

Haryana Issues Show-Cause Notices to 393 Anganwadi Workers Over Illegal Abortions

Haryana Issues Show-Cause Notices to 393 Anganwadi Workers Over Illegal Abortions

In a major action, Haryana's health department has decided to serve show-cause notices to 393 anganwadis across the state. These were workers who didn't prevent or report illegal abortions, especially in the specific areas assigned

What Does TCS’s 35-Day Bench Limit and End of Remote Work Mean for IT Employees? 

What Does TCS’s 35-Day Bench Limit and End of Remote Work Mean for IT Employees? 

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) announced a new policy for its employees; a new regulation capped the bench period at 35 business days in a year. This will take effect from June 12, 2025. This is

Can AI Replace Employees? mysite.ai Raises EUR 2.1M to Bring AI Workers to Small Businesses 

Can AI Replace Employees? mysite.ai Raises EUR 2.1M to Bring AI Workers to Small Businesses 

The Polish startup mysite.ai, formerly Codejet, has raised a EUR 2.1 million pre-seed round to construct a fully autonomous AI assistant that will be able to manage a small business's entire online presence from crafting