Infosys has laid off around 700 campus recruits from October 2024 due to multiple failed internal assessments. Complaints filed with NITES claim unethical practices, while Infosys asserts adherence to existing contracts. The company is accused of intimidation and violating labor laws, leading NITES to seek government intervention.
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