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Infosys ramps up lateral hiring: Tech giant offers cash referral bonuses; signals strong demand for tech talent

Infosys has stepped up lateral hiring across its development centres in India, offering cash rewards to employees who recommend candidates for open positions, signaling growing momentum in mid-career recruitment at the Bengaluru-headquartered software giant, according to an ET report.In an internal communication, Infosys outlined referral bonuses of Rs 10,000 for job level 3 hires, Rs…

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Anthropic bets on India’s AI talent, to open Bengaluru office next year

Anthropic, the artificial intelligence major behind coding assistant Claude, said it will open an office in Bengaluru in early 2026, expanding its global footprint as international demand for its models continues to rise. The Bengaluru centre will be its second office in Asia-Pacific after Tokyo, which opens later this year.The move follows the San Francisco-based…

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AI talent wars: OpenAI requests court to dismiss xAI’s allegations; calls them ‘false and unsubstantiated’

OpenAI has asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit from Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI, which claims that the company lured away its employees to steal trade secrets. OpenAI called the case part of Musk’s “ongoing harassment” and denied all allegations as “false and unsubstantiated.”In its court filing, OpenAI said, “Under Musk’s leadership, talented…

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Trump’s H-1B visa crackdown is redrawing the global talent map: Here’s why India is winning

H-1B restrictions are backfiring: Here’s how India became the new innovation hub The tightening of H-1B and L-1 visa policies under US President Donald Trump is reshaping global hiring strategies for American companies. Visa application fees have been raised to as much as $100,000, and further restrictions are under discussion in the US Senate, causing…

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K visa vs H-1B: China’s new visa effective October 1, 2025; will Trump’s immigration policies push talent to China? Explained

The newly introduced K visa, announced in August, aims to attract young international STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) graduates. (AI image) China’s newly introduced K visa category, which is effective from October 1, 2025, is widely being seen as a counter (though not official!) to the Donald Trump administration’s crackdown on the H-1B visa…

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Trump’s H-1B visa move: End of the road Indians’ American dream? How fee hike may help India retain talent

The H-1B skilled-worker visa programme, which is mainly utilised by the technology sector, has traditionally served as a crucial entry route for foreign professionals. (AI image) US President Donald Trump’s move to sharply hike the fee for H-1B visas to $100,000 has Indian tech sector workers and students in America worried about their future in…

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Canada’s PM Mark Carney spots ‘opportunity’ as Trump slaps $100K H-1B fee on Indian talent

As the United States tightens its grip on foreign talent, Canada is preparing to position itself as the new destination for skilled workers. The trigger: a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas, recently introduced by the Trump administration. The fee, part of a sweeping overhaul of the US employment-based visa system, is designed to protect American…

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As Trump locks US doors on foreign talent, China invites them in with a new visa

For decades, the United States has been the destination of choice for ambitious students and skilled workers from across the globe. Its universities, research labs, and technology hubs have offered opportunities unmatched elsewhere. But recent policy shifts under President Donald Trump are changing that calculus. With rising costs for H-1B visas and tightened immigration pathways,…

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$100k fees for H-1B visa: India assures continued talks with US; focus on ‘skilled talent mobility and exchange’

India continues its engagement with the Trump administration and relevant stakeholders regarding Washington’s proposed rules to increase H-1B visa application fees to $100,000.In its Friday briefing, the MEA emphasised that skilled workforce mobility has significantly benefited both nations’ innovation, economic progress and wealth generation. “We have seen the notice by the US Department of Homeland…

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Diljit Dosanjh to Nawazuddin Siddiqui: Indian talent at the International Emmy awards so far | Hindi Movie News

Indian talent is continuing to shine on one of the world’s biggest stages which is surely the International Emmy Awards. From breakthrough nominations to historic wins, actors, comedians, and creators have brought Indian storytelling and artistry to global recognition. Let’s take a look at a few of the Indian talents at Emmys. Diljit Dosanjh: A…

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