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What happened to a Michigan Red Baron worker targeted in a prank? How a fundraiser brought unexpected supportIn Michigan, a delivery worker named Walt Z faced off against a prankster who faked a money-taking scenario. The humorous confrontation was...
Microsoft is offering buyouts to 60,000 workers: How US employees can calculate their potential severance payMicrosoft is offering voluntary buyouts to around 60,000 eligible employees, with severance payments varying by job level and years of serv...
New Zealand expands business visitor visa rules and specialist work visa eligibility for foreign professionals and providersNew Zealand has expanded the scope of activities permitted under its Business Visitor Visa for foreign nationals. Indian professionals plan...
US cruise ship that charged up to $120,000 per person leaves around 200 passengers stranded in Cambodia, gives them just seven hours to disembarkThe Villa Vie Odyssey cruise ship has left around 200 passengers stranded in Cambodia as fuel costs continue to rise. After two years of un...
South Korea updates international education reforms; introduces incentives to develop Korean language skillsSouth Korea aims to change its international student visa system by focusing on Korean language proficiency and academic performance. The M...
Microsoft buyout offer: Will taking the exit package mean H-1B visa workers may have to leave the country?Microsoft’s voluntary buyout gives eligible employees financial support to leave but this may also bring trouble in their living status. Fo...
NABARD proposes roadmap to strengthen cooperatives in Delhi, Cabinet note suggestedA key highlight of the meeting was the presentation of the Draft Diagnostic Study Report on Cooperatives in NCT of Delhi, prepared by NABAR...
Microsoft voluntary retirement scheme: What happens if employees say no to the exit offer?Microsoft has announced a voluntary exit programme allowing approximately 60,000 employees to leave the company with support. The offer inc...
No layoffs in 101 years: CEO of a company that has never laid off workers says businesses should cut costs elsewhere instead of firing employeesAs Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts to around 60,000 employees amid heavy AI investment, the CEO of a 101-year-old syrup maker says busin...
Microsoft offers voluntary exits to 60,000 employees: What's in it, who qualifies and will India’s 23,000-strong workforce be impacted?Microsoft has introduced a voluntary exit offer for eligible employees in India, the US, the UK and Canada, covering around 60,000 workers ...
Microsoft director took a voluntary exit offer in July. Now, he is a construction worker, plumber. What prompted a career change?After nearly 26 years at Microsoft, former director Shawn Mrzena retired in July and explored hands-on work, including construction, plumbi...
Arizona Midterm Polls 2026: Who is Katie Hobbs? Democrat outspends Republican rival Andy Biggs in race for governor as she seeks second term in office; all you need to knowArizona's 2026 midterm elections are set for November 3, where voters will select crucial officials. Governor Katie Hobbs seeks re-election...
What is the difference between buyout and layoff? Microsoft offers buyout to 60,000 employees; check what it means for workersMicrosoft buyout offer to 60,000 workers: Microsoft has introduced a Voluntary Exit Offer (VEO) for eligible employees in India, the US, Ca...
Lula da Silva: A metalworker who rose from poverty to reclaim Brazil's presidencyLuiz Inácio Lula da Silva has secured a fourth, non-consecutive term as Brazil’s president, defeating Flávio Bolsonaro in a fiercely contes...
RBI data centre to strengthen payment systems, cyber resilienceThe Reserve Bank of India inaugurated a new sovereign data centre to enhance the resilience of financial services and reduce reliance on th...
Cities cannot be governed from state capitals, need empowered local governments: NITI Aayog's Rajiv GaubaRajiv Gauba emphasized the need for reforms in urban governance during the National Urban Conclave. He highlighted the importance of empowe...
It's time Delhi set the pace in scaling up businessesIndia is working towards improving the ease of scaling businesses to boost economic growth and employment. The role of Delhi is critical in...
New York City ends 160-year tradition as council votes to ban horse-drawn carriages in Central Park after Indian tourist's deathThe New York City Council voted 40 to 7 to ban horse-drawn carriages in Central Park, which ends a century-old tradition. The new legislati...
New Zealand court rules employers charging migrant workers overseas job fees is illegalThe Employment Court of New Zealand has made a clear decision that charging fees to migrant workers seeking employment is illegal, and this...
India needs policy credibility and continuity to sustain FDI as strong growth alone is not enough, says KIEP expertIndia needs to maintain policy credibility and continuity to sustain foreign investment inflows, as strong economic growth alone may not be...