Sahiba Sharma

Sahiba Sharma, Senior Editor - Content at SightsIn Plus

Maharashtra Revenue Staff Must Use Face App for Attendance
Employment

Maharashtra Revenue Staff Must Use Face App for Attendance

Maharashtra Revenue Department has made digital attendance through the Face App mandatory for all its employees. The directive, announced by Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, links the disbursement of August salaries (to be paid in September) to compliance with the new attendance system. The initiative aligns with a central government directive and is part of a […]

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Himachal Pradesh Ends Ad Hoc Hiring with New Trainee Policy
Employment

Himachal Pradesh Ends Ad Hoc Hiring with New Trainee Policy

Himachal Pradesh government has officially rolled out a Trainee Policy aimed at replacing the long-standing ad hoc employment system in public sector appointments. Notified on July 19, 2025, the policy introduces a structured two-year training period for new recruits, after which they will be regularised through departmental examinations. The move is intended to bring transparency, […]

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8th Pay Commission May Recommend 13% Salary Hike
Compensation

8th Pay Commission May Recommend 13% Salary Hike

The Government of India is preparing to constitute the 8th Pay Commission (CPC), which is expected to recommend a 13% effective salary hike for nearly 50 lakh central government employees and 65 lakh pensioners. While the commission was announced in January 2025, its formal setup—including the appointment of members and definition of Terms of Reference […]

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ADM Appoints Prabha Karhana as GM – Human Resources
Appointments

ADM Appoints Prabha Karhana as GM – Human Resources

ADM, a global leader in nutrition and agricultural origination, has appointed Prabha Karhana as General Manager – Human Resources. The appointment marks a strategic addition to ADM’s leadership team in India, as the company continues to expand its footprint across food processing, supply chain, and sustainability initiatives. Prabha’s transition to ADM follows an extensive career […]

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CogentHubCX.AI Appoints Chander Prakash Gurnani as CHRO
Appointments

CogentHubCX.AI Appoints Chander Prakash Gurnani as CHRO

CogentHubCX.AI, a rising force in AI-powered customer experience solutions, has appointed Chander Prakash Gurnani as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). The appointment, announced on July 25, 2025, reflects the company’s commitment to building a future-ready workforce and aligning HR strategy with global expansion. Chander’s transition to CogentHubCX.AI marks a new chapter in a career […]

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Draft Telecom Policy: ₹1 Lakh Crore Investment and 10 Lakh Jobs
Industry

Draft Telecom Policy: ₹1 Lakh Crore Investment and 10 Lakh Jobs

Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has released the draft National Telecom Policy 2025 (NTP-25), outlining an ambitious roadmap to transform India into a global telecom technology hub. The policy aims to attract ₹1 lakh crore in annual investments and generate 10 lakh new jobs in the sector by 2030, while doubling the telecom sector’s contribution to […]

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No Special Leave Needed: Existing Rules Cover Elder Care
Labour Law

No Special Leave Needed: Existing Rules Cover Elder Care

In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha on July 25, 2025, Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh reaffirmed that Central Government (CG) employees are entitled to 30 days of earned leave (EL) each year. This may be used for any personal reason, including providing care for elderly parents. This clarification comes amid […]

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Intel to Cut 24,000 Jobs in 2025 as Part of Strategic Overhaul
Layoffs

Intel to Cut 24,000 Jobs in 2025 as Part of Strategic Overhaul

Intel Corporation has confirmed plans to reduce its global workforce to approximately 75,000 employees by the end of 2025, marking a significant downsizing from its 2024 headcount of 99,500. The move is part of a broader restructuring strategy led by CEO Lip-Bu Tan, aimed at streamlining operations, cutting costs, and repositioning the company in a […]

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Government Reports Steady Rise in Employment Across Sectors
Employment

Government Reports Steady Rise in Employment Across Sectors

Government of India, through a press release dated 24 July 2025, has reported a significant increase in employment generation across multiple sectors, driven by targeted schemes, infrastructure investments, and formalization efforts. The announcement, made by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, underscores the administration’s continued focus on improving employability and expanding job opportunities, particularly in […]

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Minimum Pension Under EPS-95 Raised to ₹7,500?
EPFO

Minimum Pension Under EPS-95 Raised to ₹7,500?

Government of India has received formal representations from trade unions, pensioners’ associations, and public representatives requesting an increase in the minimum monthly pension under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS), 1995. The current minimum pension stands at ₹1,000 per month, a figure that has remained unchanged since its introduction in September 2014. While no official decision […]

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Tata Technologies Appoints Nandini as Head – HRBP and Culture
Appointments

Tata Technologies Appoints Nandini as Head – HRBP and Culture

Tata Technologies, a global product engineering and digital services firm, has appointed Nandini Pai as Head – HR Business Partnering (APAC) and Culture, effective July 2025. Based in Pune, Nandini will lead HR business partnerships, oversee team and change management initiatives, and drive cultural alignment across APAC operations. Her appointment comes at a time when […]

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