AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUS Green-Card Curbs: Washington has suspended PERM applications at eight major technology companies, including Infosys, TCS, Wipro and HCL, disrupting eligible employees’ path to permanent residency. India says existing H-1B visas remain valid and calls the move harmful to shared interests. Amazon Layoffs: The company is cutting fewer than 1,000 retail roles worldwide, including about 100 in India, as it reshapes its Stores business. Gig-Worker Protections: China is proposing its first dedicated labour rules for platform workers, including employment contracts and safeguards for delivery riders. Hiring and Jobs: TCS added nearly 4,300 employees in the latest quarter and brought on 10,000 fresh graduates; ST Engineering says its new Singapore aircraft-maintenance facility will create more than 500 jobs. India’s festive hiring is up 7%, though white-collar recruitment is cooling.
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