Nine out of ten global capability centres (GCCs) being set up in India today use external partners, a sharp reversal from just a few years ago when large multinationals built these centres on their own, industry experts said.
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Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Infosys to acquire US firms Optimum Healthcare IT for $465 million, Stratus for $95 million
Infosys has entered separate agreements to acquire US-based firms Optimum Healthcare IT and Stratus in all-cash deals. The company will purchase healthcare consulting firm Optimum for $465 million and insurance technology company Stratus for $95 million.
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Tuesday, March 24, 2026
OpenAI Foundation outlines $1 billion push, expands leadership team
OpenAI has committed at least $1 billion over the next year as part of recapitalisation efforts for its Foundation. The investment is aimed at using artificial intelligence (AI) to solve “humanity’s hardest problems.”
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Trump administration moves to dismantle Department of Education, shifts student loan operations to Treasury
The Trump administration has taken a major step toward dismantling the Department of Education by transferring federal student loan operations to the Treasury. The move, described as the largest shift of staffing and budget responsibilities in the department’s history, aims to streamline repayment, reduce taxpayer losses, and demonstrate that the department is not essential for administering federal student aid.from Latest Education news - Board Exam Results, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis and Question Papers | Times of India
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H-2B visa cap reached for 2026: Here’s what it means for seasonal jobs and US employers
US Citizenship and Immigration Services has reached the H-2B visa cap for the second half of fiscal year 2026, affecting seasonal hiring across hospitality and landscaping sectors. Supplemental visas have been introduced to address labour shortages, with limited allocations for specific periods and returning workers. The administration has expanded overall visa numbers, while industry representatives highlight uncertainty caused by delays in official communication. Employers must now rely on restricted additional quotas to meet workforce demands.from Latest Education news - Board Exam Results, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis and Question Papers | Times of India
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Monday, March 23, 2026
Nuclear fusion startup Pranos raises $6.8 million in round co-led by Pi Ventures, Ankur Capital
Industrial47 and a group of angel investors participated in the funding round of the Bengaluru-based deeptech startup, which is building fusion energy systems — technology that aims to generate power the same way the sun does — by fusing hydrogen atoms to produce clean, near-limitless energy. The fresh funds will be used to build and test the scompany's tokamak (fusion machine).
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AI may boost euro area productivity growth by 4% in 10 years, ECB says
Artificial intelligence could lift euro zone productivity growth by more than 4 percentage points over the next decade, although a prolonged energy shock could slow progress, European Central Bank chief economist Philip Lane said on Monday.
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