AI & Jobs in India: Opendoor is winding down India operations and shifting about 250 roles back to the US, adding to worries that AI is reshaping hiring and outsourcing in tech. Enterprise AI Reality Check: A new look at Asia’s AI push says companies often bolt AI onto old workflows, so real transformation needs redesigning processes, not just deploying tools. Cybersecurity Hiring Signals: Hyderabad is attracting new AI/data security work as Theom launches India operations, pointing to demand for talent that can secure data and AI systems. Workforce Policy & Pay: India’s central government dearness allowance/relief and fitment factor discussions continue ahead of the 8th pay commission’s recommendations, while a Telangana High Court order directs SBI to extend VRS benefits to legal heirs. Talent Mobility: Deel’s visa data ranks India at the top for US H-1B and among the leaders globally, reinforcing that skilled hiring is driven by scarcity. Security & Recruitment Scams: The US DOJ and FBI seized 13 Chinese-linked domains tied to sham consulting sites targeting security-clearance holders, warning employers and jobseekers to treat “easy income” offers cautiously. China Rural Jobs: China’s 15th Five-Year Plan puts farmer livelihoods and rural modernization at the center, aiming to move workers into more technology-driven agriculture.