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TCS Employee Says He Got Physically Assaulted By HR When Asked For Severance After Termination; Harrowing Ordeal Goes Viral On Reddit
New Delhi: A former Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) employee has alleged that he was physically assaulted by the HR team when he requested severance compensation following an abrupt termination. According to the employee, the termination was carried out without any reason. He has reportedly filed a formal police complaint regarding the alleged assault.
The former TCS employee took to Reddit to share his ordeal, sparking a heated discussion around the treatment of employees by HR teams in big companies. His post quickly became viral, sparking a heated debate on social media. The episode has drawn attention to a deeper and alarming problem of mistreatment and alleged physical assault of employees in top companies when they demand what is rightfully owed to them after years of dedicated service.
The employee shared his post on Reddit with the title “Got terminated by TCS, then assaulted by HR when I asked about severance – what should I do?” In the post, the employee describes the whole incident that happened to him at TCS Yamuna Office, Noida on September 19, 2025. “I was suddenly terminated and wanted to know 3 simple things: On what grounds was I terminated. If TCS will give severance pay (they announced in media they would). What the process is for separation (like returning laptop, etc.),” he wrote.
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The employee said that he visited the office when the HR ignored his calls and emails, where he was informed that he was terminated. He alleged that the HR team tried to snatch his phone and twisted his hand while restraining him. “After emailing HR and even calling, I got no reply. By 10:30 AM my access was blocked. So I went to the office in person around 4:30 PM. When I met HR (Naresh Dash), he told me: “We won’t reply. You are terminated. Fight wherever you want.” Later, when I tried again with my phone camera on for safety, another HR (Prerna) shouted to “snatch his phone” and they physically restrained me. My right hand was twisted, I was in pain, and honestly I felt humiliated,” he wrote.
The employee said that police came later and took him to Sector-168 police station where he filed a written complaint with video evidence. He said that the police even asked the HR to come to the station but they refused.
The employee said that he is stuck now with no severance, termination and physical abuse, leaving him feeling humiliated. “Now I’m stuck — no severance, no formal reply, and physical assault on top of it.
“Has anyone here dealt with similar issues in IT companies? What’s the best way to escalate — labor court, DCP, or straight to court?” he wrote.
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Netizens react
The Reddit post quickly gained traction, sparking intense discussion among users. Several users advised him to share the video evidence on social media while others encouraged him to take legal action.
One user commented, “Post video and ordeal on Twitter tagging Ministry of Labour, Industries, Finance Ministry, PMO and Tata sons chairman.”
“Classic case to go legal. You can milk them enough to go on the road of riches, from what you mention here,” another user commented.
“It is so depressing to hear what a big company is doing, not following the Tata values. Not sure what Chandrasekhar is doing.” one user commented.
One user commented, “Put the video out. Now it’s not about termination , it’s about physical harassment. Once the video goes viral , see how the company flips. The company will put everything on the HRs and fire them instead.”
“Police has just made a diary entry. U need to file an FIR,” commented another user.
“What are you doing with the video for two days? Post it already, demand an apology demand lakhs as compensation,” commented another user.
“These MF’s HR are worst kind of people, dont have any empathy, they are used to roaming free but when they have to do a little work they agitated,” commented another user.
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Apollo Techno Industries IPO Last Day: Issue Receives 50.63x Subscription; GMP Rises To 9.23%
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Unlisted shares of Apollo Techno Industries are trading at Rs 136 apiece in the grey market, which is 4.6% premium over the issue price of Rs 130, indicating weak listing.
Apollo Techno Industries IPO.
Apollo Techno Industries IPO GMP: The initial public offering (IPO) of Apollo Techno Industries Ltd (ATIL) has been closed today, Friday, December 26. The price band of the Rs 47.96-crore IPO has been fixed in the range of Rs 123 and Rs 130. On the final day of bidding on Friday, the IPO received a total of 50.63x times subscription, garnering bids for 12,42,53,000 shares as against 24,54,000 shares on offer.
Its retail category got a 44.81x subscription, while its non-institutional investor (NII) quota got a 98x subscription. Its qualified institutional buyer (QIB) category has received a 25.26x subscription.
ATIL is a manufacturer specialising in trenchless technology and foundation equipment for the construction industry
Apollo Techno Industries IPO GMP Today
According to market observers, unlisted shares of Apollo Techno Industries Ltd are currently trading at Rs 142 apiece in the grey market, which is a 9.23 per cent premium over the issue price of Rs 130. It indicates a weak listing. Its listing will take place on December 31, Wednesday.
The GMP had stood at 4.62 per cent in the morning.
The GMP is based on market sentiments and keeps changing. ‘Grey market premium’ indicates investors’ readiness to pay more than the issue price.
Apollo Techno Industries IPO: More Details
The Apollo Techno Industries Limited IPO is a book-built issue worth ₹47.96 crore, comprising only a fresh issue of 0.37 crore equity shares. There is no offer-for-sale component in the issue.
The IPO opened for subscription on December 23, 2025, and will close on December 26, 2025. The basis of allotment is expected to be finalised on December 29, 2025, while the shares are scheduled to list on the BSE SME platform on December 31, 2025, subject to approvals.
The price band for the issue has been fixed at Rs 123 to Rs 130 per share. The lot size is 1,000 shares. Retail investors are required to apply for a minimum of 2 lots (2,000 shares), translating into an investment of Rs 2.60 lakh at the upper end of the price band. For HNIs, the minimum application size is 3 lots (3,000 shares), amounting to Rs 3.90 lakh.
Beeline Capital Advisors Pvt Ltd is the book running lead manager to the issue, while MUFG Intime India Pvt Ltd is acting as the registrar. The market-making duties will be handled by Spread X Securities Pvt Ltd.
Apollo Techno Industries reported strong financial growth in FY25. The company’s revenue rose 44 percent, while profit after tax (PAT) surged 327 percent for the year ended March 31, 2025, compared with the previous financial year.
Incorporated in 2016, Apollo Techno Industries operates in the manufacturing and technology space, with a focus on equipment used in the construction and infrastructure sector.
The company specialises in trenchless technology and foundation equipment, catering to complex construction requirements. Its product portfolio includes Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) rigs, Diaphragm Drilling Rigs, Rotary Drilling Rigs, along with associated spare parts.
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New BIS standard for incense sticks: Govt bans certain substances; flags ‘potential impact on human health’ – The Times of India
NEW DELHI: The government issued a notification announcing a new Indian Standard for incense sticks (agarbatti), laying down quality norms and specifying a list of substances prohibited for use in their manufacture.The standard has been developed by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to ensure safer products and promote responsible and sustainable practices in the incense stick industry, the minister for consumer affairs said in a statement released on National Consumer Day 2025.The ministry released a list of harmful substances. “This includes certain insecticidal chemicals such as alethrin, permethrin, cypermethrin, deltamethrin, and fipronil, as well as synthetic fragrance intermediates like benzyl cyanide, ethyl acrylate, and diphenylamine. Many of these substances are restricted or banned internationally due to their potential impact on human health, indoor air quality, and ecological safety,” it said.According to the notification, the standard classifies agarbattis into machine-made, hand-made, and traditional masala agarbattis, and prescribes norms for raw materials, burning quality, fragrance performance and chemical parameters. This, the ministry said, will ensure safer products and consistent quality for consumers.Agarbattis are deeply embedded in India’s cultural and religious life and are widely used in homes, places of worship, meditation centres.With rising global demand for incense products growing steadily in India and overseas, the international studies and regulatory developments, “particularly in Europe have raised concerns over the use of certain synthetic chemicals in fragranced products, including incense sticks,” the release stated.Some of these substances have been linked to respiratory irritation, allergic reactions, neurological effects and environmental harm when used repeatedly in indoor environments, it added.The standard has been developed by the Fragrance and Flavour Sectional Committee (PCD 18) of BIS after extensive consultations with stakeholders.India is the world’s largest producer and exporter of agarbattis. The industry is estimated at around Rs 8,000 crore annually, with exports worth nearly Rs 1,200 crore to over 150 countries, including the US, Malaysia, Nigeria, Brazil and Mexico.The sector supports a large network of artisans, micro-entrepreneurs and MSMEs, especially in rural and semi-urban areas, and plays a key role in generating employment, particularly for women.The government said the new standard is “expected to enhance consumer confidence, promote ethical and sustainable manufacturing practices, support traditional artisans, and improve access to global markets. The standard reinforces India’s commitment to protecting its cultural heritage while aligning indigenous industries with modern quality and safety expectations. Products complying with this standard can also carry the BIS Standard Mark, helping consumers make informed choices with confidence.“
A US judge has temporarily blocked the detention of British social media campaigner Imran Ahmed, who took legal action against the US government over having his visa removed.
The Center for Countering Digital Hate founder was among five people denied US visas after the Trump administration accused them of seeking to “coerce” tech platforms into censoring free speech.
The move brought a backlash from European leaders defending the work of organisations monitoring online content.
Mr Ahmed, a US permanent resident, had warned that being detained and possibly deported would tear him away from his American wife and child. Praising the judge’s decision, he told BBC News he would not be “bullied”.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio had said online that the individuals were blocked over concerns that they had organised efforts to pressure US platforms to censor and “punish American viewpoints they oppose“.
Mr Ahmed filed a legal complaint on Wednesday against officials including Rubio and US Attorney General Pamela Bondi over the decision to have him sanctioned.
In court documents seen by the BBC, US District Judge Vernon S Broderick said on Thursday he had granted Mr Ahmed’s request for a temporary restraining order.
The judge also temporarily blocked the officials from detaining Mr Ahmed without the chance for his case to be heard.
The BBC has contacted the state department and White House for comment.
When approached by AFP news agency, a state department spokesperson was quoted as saying: “The Supreme Court and Congress have repeatedly made clear: the United States is under no obligation to allow foreign aliens to come to our country or reside here.”
Mr Ahmed said: “I will not be bullied away from my life’s work of fighting to keep children safe from social media’s harm and stopping antisemitism online.”
His lawyer, Roberta Kaplan, said the speed of the judge’s decision was telling.
“The federal government can’t deport a green card holder like Imran Ahmed, with a wife and young child who are American, simply because it doesn’t like what he has to say,” she said.
In 2023, Mr Ahmed’s centre was sued by Elon Musk’s social media company after it reported on a rise in hate speech on the platform since the billionaire’s takeover of the firm, now called X.
The case was dismissed but an appeal is pending.
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