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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
STPI-Hyderabad clocks Rs 1.4L cr software exports in FY 24-25
Hyderabad: IT units registered under Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) Hyderabad clocked software exports of around Rs 1,42,591 crore in the FY 2024-25, STPI director general Arvind Kumar said on Saturday on the occasion of STPI's 34th foundation day. STPI Hyderabad, which has a total workspace of 1.35 lakh sq ft under its purview, includes the main centre in Hyderabad and five sub-centres at Kakinada, Tirupati, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, and Warangal. "In 2024-25, the exports done by STPI registered units across India reached over Rs 10 lakh crore," the STPI director general said, pointing out that STPI, which started in 1991 with just three centres, today has 67 centres across the country, including 59 in tier-II and tier-III cities. It is now working on dispersing the IT industry to tier-II and tier-III cities of the country to ensure inclusive growth, he said. He said STPI is also nurturing the tech startup ecosystem in the country through 24 centres of excellence (CoEs) and the Next Generation Incubation Scheme (NGIS) and has supported over 1,400 startups. "Startups empowered through the STPI ecosystem have raised funds of over Rs 574 crore from investors so far," he said, adding that 44% of startups under STPI's umbrella are led by women entrepreneurs, many of whom are from small-town India. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Mix 4 Kitchen Ingredients, Wake Up Thinner Every Morning Vinegar Health Learn More Undo STPI Hyderabad also houses two of these STPI CoEs — IMAGE and Kalpataru. While IMAGE is dedicated to gaming, animation, VFX, computer vision, and AI and operates from a 10,000 sq ft facility, Kalpataru is focused on Industry 4.0 and provides infrastructure, mentorship, funding access, and go-to-market support to promote tech-led manufacturing and the 'Make in India' vision. IMAGE and Kalpataru CoEs have successfully nurtured 92 and 42 startups, respectively, so far, he said. STPI offers India's tech industry 17 lakh sq ft of workspace, five Tier-3 data centres, state-of-the-art labs, SAYUJ - Startup Community Network, Ananta - STPI Cloud Services, and schemes such as BPO Promotion Schemes and Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC). Set up on June 5, 1991, under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, STPI functions under the Union Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) and implements the Software Technology Park (STP) and Electronics Hardware Technology Park (EHTP) schemes.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Yahoo
ICE Central Florida raids: At least 30 fled during worksite bust in Wildwood, agents said
The Brief ICE arrested 33 undocumented immigrants at construction sites near The Villages on May 13. At least 30 people fled, officials said. The raid is part of Florida's broader crackdown on illegal immigration and unverified employment. Locals are divided—some support enforcement, while others express concern for affected families. WILDWOOD, Fla. - At least thirty people fled during a construction site raid conducted by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Sumter County on Tuesday. Now agents are searching for those who fled the scene. What we know On Tuesday, a multi-agency raid led by ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Tampa resulted in the arrest of 33 undocumented immigrants at construction sites near The Villages. The individuals arrested were from Mexico, Honduras, and Guatemala. Four of them face felony charges for illegally reentering the U.S. after previous deportations. Officials interviewed more than 360 people during the enforcement action, and over 30 individuals reportedly fled the sites as agents arrived. What we don't know Officials have not disclosed how many of the individuals who fled have been located or whether any employers will face charges for hiring undocumented workers. The legal outcomes for the arrested individuals and whether additional operations are planned in the region also remain unclear. The backstory The operation is part of Florida's broader crackdown on illegal immigration, aligning with recent state and federal enforcement priorities. Targeted worksite enforcement actions have become more common as authorities attempt to hold employers accountable and address undocumented labor in industries such as construction. The Villages, known as one of the fastest-growing retirement communities in the U.S., became the backdrop for this high-profile enforcement action. The event highlights ongoing tensions over immigration enforcement in Florida's rapidly expanding communities. What they're saying Some residents welcomed the crackdown, citing concerns over job competition and immigration law violations. "I'm from Texas, I live here in The Villages, but we have a lot of illegals here working and taking American jobs," said resident Jillayne Clausen. "They don't learn," added Jim Mick, another local. "I'm glad to see somebody is taking care of something. If they are here illegally, there's a right way and a wrong way to do it." Others expressed concern and empathy for the families affected, especially those with school-aged children. "I know that some that were taken yesterday, some are moms, a lot were dads, brothers, uncles," said Brandi Irving, also from The Villages. "It just really breaks my heart, because they came home and didn't have them. They were shocked they didn't have them when they got home." HSI Tampa emphasized employer responsibility and promoted participation in the IMAGE program (ICE Mutual Agreement Between Government and Employers), designed to help companies verify the legal status of their workers. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local:Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source This story was written based on information shared by ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Tampa.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Missouri senator calls for US Department of Labor to investigate Tyson Foods for alleged child labor
SPRINGDALE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A Missouri senator calls on the U.S. Department of Labor to investigate Tyson Foods after a whistleblower accused the company of illegal child labor practices. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer asking her to investigate the Springdale-based company, saying he was contacted by a whistleblower who alleges that Tyson Foods used child workers at one of its processing plants. 'The whistleblower, a former Tyson Foods employee who oversaw plant safety, alleges that they personally witnessed underage workers and also received multiple reports from hourly Tyson employees about child workers in the plant,' Hawley said in the letter. 'According to the allegations, these child workers were employed by a third-party entity contracted by Tyson for work in the plant.' Report says 2023 Arkansas law could lead to fewer child labor violation investigations The whistleblower claimed Tyson retaliated against them after raising concerns to company superiors about child workers employed at the plant. Hawley concluded the letter, saying, 'In your confirmation hearing, you testified: 'Child labor should not be accepted by anybody in America. The Department of Labor has the enforcement capability to double down if [companies] are knowingly breaking the law and exploiting children in their factories.' I agree. We cannot allow children to continue to be exploited in the name of corporate profits. I therefore urge you to investigate all allegations regarding Tyson's illicit child labor practices, including these new whistleblower allegations.' KNWA/FOX24 reached out to Tyson Foods for a statement regarding Hawley's letter, but has not heard back. In October, a pair of Tyson Foods plants in Northwest Arkansas were searched by the Department of Labor after court documents revealed child labor accusations. Tyson Foods released the following statement in response to those allegations: To be clear, we do not allow the employment of anyone under the age of 18 in any of our facilities, and we do not facilitate, excuse or in any other way participate in the use of child labor. We take the enforcement of all labor laws very seriously, and we have procedures in place to verify the age of all team members, and fully participate with the federal government's E-Verify and IMAGE programs. We have fully cooperated with the Department of Labor, and they have not provided us with any information that would suggest that any of our policies or practices were violated. Tyson Foods Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Josh Hawley calls for federal investigation after whistleblower alleges child labor at Tyson Foods plant
FIRST ON FOX: Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., is urging President Donald Trump's Department of Labor to open an investigation into Tyson Foods on Tuesday after receiving a whistleblower report claiming the company employed child labor at one of its facilities. Hawley wrote a letter to Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer on Tuesday, urging her to investigate the matter. He said his Senate Judiciary subcommittee opened its own investigation after being contacted by the whistleblower. Tyson plants in Tennessee and elsewhere have been the subject of child labor investigations in recent years. "The whistleblower, a former Tyson Foods employee who oversaw plant safety, alleges that they personally witnessed underage workers and also received multiple reports from hourly Tyson employees about child workers in the plant. According to the allegations, these child workers were employed by a third-party entity contracted by Tyson for work in the plant," Hawley wrote in his letter. "After reporting concerns to company superiors about child workers employed at the plant, the whistleblower was subjected to retaliation and a 'toxic work environment.' Due to the toxic work environment, the whistleblower quit. Tyson is now pursuing legal action against them related to their departure from the company," the letter continued. One Dead, 2 Hospitalized After Fire At Tyson Foods Plant In Georgia Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., called for a labor investigation into Tyson Foods on Tuesday. Hawley went on to note media reports showing that "Tyson purposely uses subcontractors to avoid punishment for illegally employing children. As a result, Tyson has successfully avoided all liability and culpability for its clear violations of child labor laws." Read On The Fox News App Tyson denied any wrongdoing in a statement to Fox News Digital on Tuesday. "We do not allow the employment of anyone under the age of 18 in any of our facilities, and we do not facilitate, excuse, or in any other way participate in the use of child labor by third parties. We take the enforcement of all labor laws seriously, and we verify the age of all team members by fully participating in the federal government's E-Verify and IMAGE programs. We also have multiple processes in place, including an anonymous ethics hotline, for all team members to report suspicious activity," a Tyson Foods spokesperson said in a statement. Explosion At Louisville Factory Kills 2, Injures Several, Company Confirms Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer. During her confirmation hearing, Chavez-DeRemer vowed to use her role in the new Trump administration to crack down on labor abuses. "Child labor should not be accepted by anybody in America. The Department of Labor has the enforcement capability to double down if [companies] are knowingly breaking the law and exploiting children in their factories," she told Hawley during the confirmation process. Chavez-DeRemer's office confirmed to Fox News Digital that the secretary had received Hawley's letter on Tuesday. "The Secretary is reviewing the Senator's letter and remains committed to protecting America's children from potential labor violations," Labor Department spokesperson Courtney Parella said in a statement. A Tyson Foods logo is seen on a truck parked at a food warehouse in Little Rock, Arkansas. Click To Get The Fox News App Tyson also faced heavy criticism in 2024 after announcing plans to hire asylum seekers for one of its plants in Tennessee, just days after closing another facility in Iowa, costing roughly 1,000 jobs. Original article source: Josh Hawley calls for federal investigation after whistleblower alleges child labor at Tyson Foods plant
7NEWS
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Jennifer Coolidge owes her signature glow to this Vitamin C Serum and it's only $84 at Amazon Australia
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