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‘Corrupt and totally Trump deranged’: Donald Trump urges Microsoft to sack Lisa Monaco; calls her ‘menace to US security’

Donald Trump urges Microsoft to sack Lisa Monaco (Picture credit: AP, US department of justice) US President Donald Trump on Friday publicly demanded that Microsoft dismiss Lisa Monaco, the company’s president of global affairs and a former top official in Democratic administrations.In a lengthy Truth Social post, Trump claimed ‘corrupt and totally Trump deranged’ Monaco […]

Stay put if you’re in US: Big techs to workers

In response to the White House proclamation on H-1B visas, major US firms including Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and JPMorgan have issued urgent advisories asking employees on H-1B visas to return to the US before the Sept 21 deadline.Microsoft’s advisory, shared shortly after the proclamation, warned of the risk of being denied re-entry into the US […]

Amazon, JPMorgan Chase, Microsoft: List of companies increasing most H-1B visas this year

An analysis of federal data reveals that several US companies increased their use of H-1B visas in 2025. With the H-1B visa program emerging as one of the most contentious issues between the US and India, a new analysis revealed the list of companies that increased their use of H-1B visas in 2025. The analysis […]

‘Used to work late into night’: Indian-origin Microsoft techie Pratik Pandey dead at Silicon Valley campus

35-year-old Indian techie Pratik Pandey found dead in Silicon Valley campus. Pratik Pandey, a 35-year-old software engineer working for Microsoft, was found dead in the office. Bloomberg reported that Pandey badged into the office on the evening of August 19 and was found dead in the early hours of the following morning — citing a […]

‘No Azure for Apartheid’: Microsoft fires two for protesting ties with Israel; cites breach of policies | World News

Microsoft fires 2 employees for staging protest against ties with Israel Two Microsoft employees were sacked on Wednesday after staging a sit-in protest at the office of company president Brad Smith, demanding the tech giant end its business ties with Israel amid the Gaza war. A Microsoft spokesperson said the employees were terminated for “serious […]

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to employees: It’s no longer enough to be software factory, must become…

Microsoft is undergoing a significant shift, transitioning from a software manufacturer to an “intelligence engine,” according to CEO Satya Nadella. This transformation aims to democratize AI, empowering global users to create their own intelligent tools. Microsoft will focus on building AI systems that enable individuals and organizations to develop customized solutions, redesigning its technology stack […]

Protests at Microsoft: 18 employees arrested at Redmond headquarters; company reported them for ‘trespassing’

Eighteen people were arrested on Wednesday during worker-led protests at Microsoft’s Redmond headquarters, as the company pledged an “urgent” review of how the Israeli military uses its technology amid the war with Gaza. The demonstrations, which entered a second day, demanded that Microsoft cut business ties with Israel. Unlike Tuesday, when roughly 35 protesters dispersed […]

Kuwait’s courts to go fully digital with Google and Microsoft, nationwide launch within weeks | World News

Kuwait’s Ministry of Justice is weeks away from a full digital transformation of its services/Representative Image TL;DR: Kuwait’s Ministry of Justice is weeks away from a full digital transformation of its services, aiming to cut bureaucracy, enhance access, and accelerate judicial processes for all residents and citizens. The rollout, backed by partnerships with Google and […]

Microsoft salary packages leaked: From entry-level to multi-million dollar paychecks; here’s how much tech giants pay | World News

A leaked Microsoft compensation chart for 2025 reveals how software engineers can achieve long-term wealth by staying with the company. The data details base salary, stock grants, and bonuses, showing that employees who advance from entry-level roles to top technical positions can earn over $2.7 million annually. Over a 30-year career, this progression could result […]

Microsoft responds to H-1B criticism after JD Vance’s rebuke, says job eliminations not related to visa program

After JD Vance’s rebuke, Microsoft says its H-1B applications have nothing to do with layoffs. Microsoft has responded to the criticism that it fired American employees to hire foreign cheap labor saying that H-1B applications are no way related to the recent job eliminations and many employees on H-1Bs also lost their jobs. The statement […]