International

JD Vance Criticizes H-1B Use by Microsoft

By BPN News Desk July 25, 2025

US Senator JD Vance has raised concerns over Microsoft’s use of H-1B visas, warning that the company’s employment practices may conflict with its recent layoffs of American workers. Vance, a Republican senator from Ohio and a known critic of Big Tech, questioned why Microsoft is continuing to sponsor foreign workers, particularly through the H-1B program, […]

International

SC Clears Way For Trump To Cut Education Dept

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

The United States Supreme Court has ruled in favour of the Trump administration, allowing it to proceed with a major restructuring of the Department of Education, including the planned layoff of around 1,400 employees. The decision overturns a lower court’s injunction that had temporarily blocked the move. The ruling, passed by a 6–3 majority, now […]

Business

Intel to Lay Off 4,000 Workers in July Restructuring

By BPN News Desk July 13, 2025

Leading chipmaker Intel is set to lay off approximately 4,000 employees across the United States, with around 2,400 jobs being cut in Oregon alone. The layoffs are part of a major restructuring effort aimed at reducing costs and improving operational efficiency. Oregon Hit Hardest by Cuts The majority of the job losses are concentrated at […]

International

US State Department to Cut Over 1,300 Jobs

By BPN News Desk July 11, 2025

The United States State Department is preparing to lay off more than 1,300 employees as part of a restructuring plan introduced under the Trump administration. This includes around 1,107 civil servants and 246 Foreign Service officers, who are expected to be placed on administrative leave for up to 120 days before formal termination procedures begin. […]

Jobs

Microsoft Rules Out Layoffs in India Amid Global Job Cuts

By BPN News Desk January 13, 2025

Microsoft confirms no layoffs in India, despite global workforce reductions, ensuring job security for its Indian employees.