December 28, 2025

Kickstarter Ends Strike with Union Deal as Tech Layoffs and Worker Activism Surge

After five weeks of striking, Kickstarter workers won a new pay formula and kept the four-day workweek. Across tech, layoffs rise as firms invest in AI while worker activism grows quietly.

December 27, 2025

Big Tech Adds 32,000 Jobs in India Amid US H-1B Visa Crackdown

US tech giants including Meta, Amazon, and Google hired 32,000 workers in India as H-1B visa rules tightened. Experts warn offshoring replaced American jobs, spotlighting policy loopholes.

December 27, 2025

Rajasthan Fast-Tracks Rooftop Solar and Metering Under RDSS to Cut Power Losses

Rajasthan is accelerating rooftop solar installations and meter fixing under RDSS. Losses dropped from 17.49% in 2021-22 to 14.26% in 2024-25. Over 1.15 lakh solar modules installed and free electricity scheme gains popularity.

December 27, 2025

Kerala’s Kudumbashree IT Unit Technoworld to Launch Women’s Incubation Centre in January

Technoworld, a Kozhikode-based IT unit run by five women, will become Kerala’s first incubation centre for women in IT from January. Started in 2004 with a ₹3.5 lakh loan, the unit now trains women and handles digital work for government offices.

December 27, 2025

India Opens Nuclear Sector to Private Players Under SHANTI Act 2025 for Cleaner Energy

India’s new SHANTI Act 2025 allows private firms, domestic and foreign, to build and operate nuclear plants. Union MoS Dr. Jitendra Singh says privatisation will bring cheaper, clean energy and help achieve Net Zero by 2030. Experts warn of risks with mining and information secrecy. The Act replaces two old laws and clears way for large-scale nuclear expansion.