Infosys layoffs: IT major cuts 195 more trainee jobs
Mysuru: In a continued wave of downsizing, Indian IT giant Infosys has reportedly laid off 195 trainees in its fourth round of fresher terminations, bringing the total number of fresher exits to over 800 out of approximately 2,000 onboarded last year.
According to a Business Line report citing sources, around 250 of those laid off had undergone training through UpGrad and NIIT, while roughly 150 trainees opted to use Infosys’s outplacement support service.
This latest round follows earlier layoffs over the past few months. In February, Infosys confirmed the termination of around 350 trainees who failed to clear internal assessments. This was followed by 45 exits in March and another 240 just two weeks ago.
The IT employee union Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) has raised objections to what it calls “illegal and unethical layoffs.” Following the third round of terminations, NITES filed a second complaint with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. The earlier complaint, lodged in October 2024, is still under investigation by the Director of the Board of Practical Training (Eastern Region), with affected trainees having submitted supporting documents, added the report.
Meanwhile, India’s second-largest IT firm is offering affected individuals one month’s salary, outplacement services, counselling, and external training to help them prepare for potential roles in the business process management (BPM) industry.
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Arrive 3 hours early: Airlines urge passengers as centre tightens airport security after Pak attack
New Delhi: Airlines have asked passengers to reach airports at least three hours before departure after the Centre increased security measures in response to Pakistan’s ongoing attack, reported India Today.
According to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, all passengers will now face a Secondary Ladder Point Check (SLPC) before boarding. The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has directed all airports and airlines to step up security.
Air India said, “Passengers are advised to arrive at least three hours prior to departure. Check-in closes 75 minutes before departure.” Akasa Air and IndiGo issued similar advisories, asking passengers to allow more time for security checks.
All passengers must carry valid photo ID and will undergo secondary checks before boarding. Visitor entry to terminals has been banned, and Air Marshals will be deployed as required.
The moves come as India’s defence systems shot down Pakistani missiles and drones in Jammu, Punjab, and Rajasthan. At least 21 airports are shut till May 10, and several flights are cancelled. Civilian aircraft are avoiding airspace over Pakistan and India’s western corridor, data from Flightradar24 shows.
