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Labour Codes: Centre Expects All States, UTs to Notify Rules by Oct 31

The Centre expects all states and Union Territories (UTs) to publish their rules under the four labour codes by October 31, 2026, Labour Secretary Chandra Bhushan Kumar said. Ten states have already published their final rules, while other states and UTs have issued draft rules for stakeholder consultation. State Rules Key to Labour Code Implementation […]

DCM Shriram Chemicals Appoints Radhika Arora as CHRO

DCM Shriram Chemicals, a major Indian chemical manufacturer and the country’s second-largest Chlor-Alkali producer, has appointed Radhika Arora as Chief Human Resources Officer. In her new role, Radhika will focus on building leadership, technical and organisational capabilities to support capacity expansion, manufacturing excellence and growth into higher-value segments, while strengthening safety, performance and organisational capability […]

AICTE Opens 2-Month IT Internship with ₹15,000 Monthly Stipend

AICTE and Velnexaa Technologies have listed an IT internship opportunity on the National Internship Portal operated by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Ministry of Education, Government of India. The opportunity is aimed at students looking to gain practical exposure through an industry internship. The internship has been listed on AICTE’s National Internship […]

EPFO Changes EPF Withdrawal Rules; 12-Month Wait for Some

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has changed the rules for final settlement of EPF savings, with members in certain cases now required to wait 12 months before withdrawing the full balance. The revised provisions came into force on June 29, 2026. The change follows the Central Board of Trustees’ decision to extend the waiting […]

Central Govt Employees to Get Salary Early on Sept 25

The Central Government has decided to advance the disbursement of September 2026 salaries, wages and pensions to September 25, ahead of a proposed three-day nationwide bank strike from September 28 to 30. According to various media reports on September 25, the decision was taken to avoid delays in salary, wage and pension payments due to […]

HDFC ERGO Appoints Priyanka Nayak as Vice President – HR

HDFC ERGO General Insurance, a leading insurance company in India, has appointed Priyanka Nayak as Vice President – HR, Talent Strategy & Employer Brand In her new role, Priyanka will focus on the company’s talent strategy, employer brand and internal communications, while strengthening the employee proposition and workplace culture. She brings extensive experience in learning, […]

Lumilens Appoints Deepa Subbaiah B as Global Head HR

Deepa Subbaiah B has taken up the role of Global Head- HR at Lumilens, a connectivity platform focused on AI infrastructure and data centre technologies. In her new role, Deepa will lead Lumilens’ global HR function, covering people management, talent, leadership development, employee relations, and HR operations as the company expands its photonics and AI […]

Delhi University Announces Hybrid Internship With Stipend Up to ₹60,000

The University of Delhi (DU) has announced a one-month hybrid internship opportunity with SPRIX Learning for eligible students and alumni. The internship is for a Management Intern – Business Development role and offers a stipend ranging from ₹10,000 to ₹60,000 per month, along with performance-based incentives. The opportunity has been announced through the university’s Central […]

Microsoft Xbox Layoffs: 268 Employees Lose Jobs as Gaming Business Restructures

Microsoft has cut 268 jobs across its Xbox gaming division as the company continues to reorganise its gaming business and change responsibilities across several of its studios. The latest cuts add to a wider workforce reduction already announced by the company. Changes Across Xbox Studios The latest job cuts affect employees across Halo Studios, other […]

AITUC Seeks Rs. 30,000 EPF Wage Ceiling After Rs. 25,000 Hike

The All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) has urged the Centre to further increase the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) wage ceiling to ₹30,000 per month, days after the government raised it from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000. AITUC said the revised ceiling is not enough to cover more workers under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) and […]