Karnataka’s new job reservation bill, announced by Siddaramaiah, reserves roles for local candidates and has already triggered Nasscom’s backlash, especially from major employers like Google and Intel. The law is enforced through a nodal agency, with penalties ranging from ₹10,000 to ₹25,000 and daily fines for repeat violations. Companies may need training plans, exemptions, and must keep 25% management and 50% non-management reserved slots.
Nasscom says IT firms must act swiftly and decisively in harassment cases, backing a strict, non-negotiable approach to misconduct. The statement comes as Tata Consultancy Services faces allegations of sexual harassment, religious misconduct, and coercion at its Nashik office. Employees were suspended during an investigation, while police arrested seven people and formed an SIT to dig deeper.
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India’s IT workforce is bracing for rapid AI-driven automation, with experts warning that many white-collar roles could be disrupted within 12 to 18 months. The shift may strain traditional IT outsourcing models and intensify job displacement fears. Others argue AI won’t simply eliminate jobs, but will reshape them—creating demand for integration, governance, and oversight roles.
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