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Government of India is preparing to launch a third pilot phase of the PM Internship Scheme (PMIS) in August 2025, following persistent challenges in candidate retention and offer acceptance during the initial rounds. The scheme, introduced in October 2024, was designed to provide one crore internships over five years across India’s top 500 companies. However, […]
Sajid Iqbal has joined Brigade Group as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and Senior Vice President (SVP), marking the end of a distinguished 22-year tenure at General Electric (GE). Sajid brings with him a wealth of experience in global and regional HR leadership, having held multiple senior roles at GE across India, the United States, […]
Ministry of Labour and Employment has formally summoned Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to address two pressing issues: the layoff of approximately 12,000 employees and the delayed onboarding of 600 lateral hires. The meeting, scheduled for August 1, 2025, will be held at Shramev Jayate Bhawan in New Delhi, with senior TCS executives expected to attend […]
Swiggy, India’s leading food and grocery delivery platform, added approximately 2,000 employees during fiscal year 2025, increasing its total workforce to 7,431 as of March 31, 2025. This marks a significant rise from the 5,406 employees reported at the end of FY24, and underscores the company’s aggressive expansion in the quick commerce segment, particularly through […]
A recent study by Microsoft has identified 40 occupations that are most likely to be reshaped—or in some cases, replaced—by AI-powered chatbots such as Copilot and ChatGPT. Drawing insights from over 200,000 anonymized interactions with Microsoft’s Copilot chatbot in the United States, the research offers a granular view of how generative AI is already influencing […]
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has expanded its efforts under the Skill India Mission (SIM) to impart future skills such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Robotics, and other emerging technologies. Through a network of Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs), and digital platforms, the ministry is delivering skill, […]
Swiggy has unveiled “Mom’entum 2.0”, a multi-year, structured support program aimed at empowering working mothers across all phases of their parenting journey. Building on its 2020 gender-neutral parental care policy, the initiative reflects Swiggy’s continued commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. The policy goes beyond statutory maternity leave, offering a wide range of […]
HSBC Holdings Plc has announced a significant change to its remote work policy, requiring all managing directors to work from the office at least four days a week starting October 2025. The directive, confirmed via an internal memo, applies to senior leaders across the bank’s global operations and marks a clear departure from the flexible […]
Infosys, one of India’s leading IT services firms, has announced plans to hire 20,000 fresh graduates in 2025. The announcement comes at a time when the broader IT industry is grappling with structural changes driven by artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and evolving client demands. CEO Salil Parekh confirmed the hiring target, stating that Infosys had […]
The central government recently proposed an amendment to the Karnataka Shops and Establishments Act, 1961, aiming to increase the daily work hours from 9 to 10, while retaining the weekly cap at 48 hours. The stated objective was to offer greater flexibility to employers and employees, potentially enabling a five-day workweek. However, the proposal has […]
Delhi government has approved a proposal allowing women to work night shifts in shops and commercial establishments. Announced by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on July 29, 2025, the decision marks a major step toward enhancing women’s participation in the workforce and positioning Delhi as a 24×7 business hub. Calling it a “historic decision,” Rekha emphasized […]
