I heard people got 3rd hike in 18th months there. Layoffs?

3rd hike in 18 months in Cognizant is next to impossible. 
 I have only heard of layoffs

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https://m.timesofindia.com/city/bengaluru/cognizant-to-roll-out-third-salary-hike-in-18-months/amp_articleshow/99627463.cms 
  
 🤷🏿🤷🏿😉

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When did this happen? Nothing in the news? 
 Tech track? Levels? Any further information

I heard from people at LinkedIn. 
 That's why asking here. 
 SMs and below...