NASHIK FACILITY ALLEGATIONS
TCS Nashik case: A timeline of key developments and probe details
TCS Nashik case: IT major Tata Consultancy Services is facing scrutiny after serious allegations surfaced at its Nashik facility. The case centres on accusations of sexual harassment, workplace coercion and pressure linked to religious conversion at the company’s Nashik unit.
4-member panel with retired judge, ex-IPS officer to probe Nashik TCS case
A Fact Finding Committee has started its inquiry into serious allegations at a TCS office in Nashik. The committee will speak to all parties involved before releasing any details. This comes as protests continue and authorities investigate the matter. TCS is cooperating with the investigation, which is looking into potential forced conversion and sexual harassment.
No formal complaints found in Nashik preliminary review, says TCS
Tata Consultancy Service said on Friday that it has not received through its official reporting systems any formal complaints of the nature that are being alleged. The company said it has engaged a team of experts from consultancy firm Deloitte and law firm Trilegal as independent counsel to the internal investigation led by chief operating officer Aarthi Subramanian.
TCS denies Nashik facility shut down; brings in Deloitte, Trilegal for probe
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Friday dismissed reports that its Nashik facility has been shut down, asserting that the unit “continues to operate and serve clients” even as investigations intensify into the ongoing controversy.
India’s agentic boom tests regulators; Qcomm growth hits brakes
Happy Friday! India’s AI agent boom is outpacing the guardrails meant to keep it in check. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
TCS declares Nashik WFH; Wipro Q4 results
Tata Consultancy Services has moved staff to work from home amid an ongoing investigation at its Nashik office. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
- Go To Page 1

TCS Nashik office staff asked to work from home amid ongoing investigation
TCS Nashik employees have been asked to work from home amid investigations into religious conversion and sexual harassment allegations. Police are collaborating with multiple agencies, including the NIA and ATS, to probe claims of extremist links or foreign funding, though no evidence currently supports these.

After TCS and Infosys, Tech Mahindra in row over alleged religious bias; issues statement on ‘Footwear Free Zone’ viral image
Tech Mahindra is facing online criticism after a 'Footwear Free Zone' sign went viral. The IT firm has denied allegations of religious bias and a divisive workplace culture at its Mumbai office. An internal review found the social media claims inaccurate.

NCW sets up panel to probe sex abuse allegations at TCS unit in Nashik
The National Commission for Women (NCW) announced on Wednesday that it has constituted a fact-finding committee to conduct a detailed inquiry into the alleged incidents of sexual harassment of women at the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) BPO unit at Nashik in Maharashtra.

Infosys reaffirms zero-tolerance policy amid Pune harassment claims; parallel investigation deepens in Nashik TCS case
In an official statement, Infosys emphasised its commitment to employee safety. "Infosys maintains a zero-tolerance approach to any form of harassment or discrimination. Any issue reported is treated seriously and investigated by an independent committee. We encourage a 'speak-up' culture for employees to report any concern."

NCW sets up panel to probe alleged sexual harassment at TCS Nashik
The National Commission for Women is investigating serious allegations of sexual harassment at a Tata Consultancy Services BPO unit in Nashik. A fact-finding committee will visit the facility on April 17 to conduct an on-site inquiry. The panel will interact with victims, police, and company officials.

Who is Nida Khan? HR manager at centre of TCS Nashik probe over harassment, POSH lapses
An HR manager at a TCS BPO unit in Nashik, Nida Khan, is under scrutiny as a widening investigation into alleged sexual harassment and coercion has led to nine FIRs and multiple arrests. The probe focuses on whether Khan and HR failed to act on employee complaints, potentially violating POSH protocols.

A tip-off, a covert op, and a bust: Inside the TCS Nashik sexual abuse case
A tip-off led police to launch a covert operation inside a TCS Nashik unit, with officers posing as staff to monitor workplace conduct. Their findings triggered nine FIRs, multiple arrests, and serious allegations of sexual harassment, coercion, and religious pressure, prompting an ongoing probe and internal company action.

TCS Nashik issue: How undercover police posing as cleaners exposed sexual abuse, religious coercion and HR failure at the BPO unit
TCS Nashik issue: A month-long undercover police operation inside a TCS BPO unit in Nashik has led to nine FIRs and the arrest of seven employees, including a senior HR official, on charges of sexual harassment, coercion, and hurting religious sentiments. TCS has suspended the accused and promised strict action.

How much did Pakistani handlers pay IAF civilian employee for sharing sensitive information? Details emerge
An IAF civilian employee, a resident of Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested for allegedly spying and sharing sensitive information to Pakistani-based handlers since 2023, investigators have revealed. Investigators revealed Sumit Kumar also deleted crucial data from his phone to hide the evidence of the crime. He came in contact with Pakistani handlers through social media.

Counting losses due to delay in onion procurement by government: Maharashtra farmers
Maharashtra onion farmers are accusing government agencies of delaying crop procurement under the Price Stabilisation Fund, leading to significant losses due to unseasonal rains in May. The delayed action by NAFED and NCCF resulted in the spoilage of onions that could have been stored, exacerbating financial distress among farmers already struggling with export restrictions and inadequate storage facilities.

Manipur children repatriated from Kerala amid procedural issues and distress reports
Children from violence-affected Manipur, relocated to Kerala for rehabilitation, have been repatriated due to procedural issues and rumors. Manipur's social welfare department has rescued children from Maharashtra and Karnataka following complaints of distress and poor living conditions. Authorities are working to ensure proper procedures are followed in future relocations.

CBI files charge sheet against CG Power, its former promoter Gautam Thapar in bank fraud case
The agency has alleged that Thapar had availed loans from a consortium of 13 banks against the same securities without disclosing finances taken from other banks.

MVA allies slam Modi govt on 7th anniversary; Sena calls for introspection
The Congress, which shares power with the Shiv Sena and NCP in Maharashtra as part of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), held protests in different parts of the state and claimed PM Modi had no moral right to continue in power as the central government "failed on all fronts".

Uncontrolled spread: Maharashtra sees 18,105 Covid-19 cases in a day
There have been many cases of Covid-infected patients losing their lives for not getting proper care on time. On Wednesday, a journalist died in Pune which, his family says, was because they could not get an ambulance on time to transport him from the designated ‘jumbo covid healthcare facility’ run by the Pune administration to a private hospital.

SFIO, CBI may probe three lenders to CG Power, its affiliates
The agencies are acting on the findings of a forensic audit report and Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi)’s probe that highlighted lapses in corporate governance in CG Power. The agencies are looking into the loans sanctioned by IndusInd Bank, Aditya Birla Finance and Yes Bank.

NCP slams Maharashtra over Rs 500 crore loan from Shirdi temple trust
The Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Council Dhananjay Munde also alleged that seeking loan from temples is indicative of "fiscal bankruptcy" of the state government.

More allegations of ill-treatment of jawans, Army rejects them
The Army said Lakhubhai was posted at Military Hospital Ranikhet and has never been employed as 'Buddy' of any officer.

Abdul Kareem Telgi: From a vegetable vendor to scam mastermind
Hailing from Khanapur in Belagavi district of Karnataka, 56-year old Telgi began his life as a vegetable and fruit vendor in trains.

Should give befitting reply to Pakistan: Subramanian Swamy on Pathankot attack
BJP leader Subramanian Swamy today said India should give a befitting reply to Pakistan in the wake of terror attack on Pathankot air base.

Seer demands formation of development authority for Kumbh Mela
The seer alleged that lakhs of devotees from across the country are visiting the ongoing Kumbh Mela here, but they have not been given basic facilities.

Kumbh Mela: No VIP movement in Nashik on 'royal bath' days
There will be "no VIP or VVIP movement" during the days of 'royal bath' at the ongoing Kumbh Mela to ensure that seers, devotees do not face any inconvenience.

Adequate relief for Pune landslide victims sought
Vinayak Raut (Shiv Sena) pleaded for appropriate relief to the victims of the landslide and preventive measures to avert recurrence of such devastation in the Western Ghats.

Vegetable traders upset with government raids on godowns
Govt blames traders for spiralling up prices by hoarding onions & potatoes, but traders at Azadpur vegetable mkt contend that vegetables are not like gold to be ‘hoarded'.
Load More