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Updated on: Aug 2026

Employment

Microsoft Wants Employees to Talk More, Click Less

Aug 5, 2026

TCS Nashik Case Five Accused Get Bail in Four FIRs, Remain in Jail

A Nashik sessions court has granted bail to five accused in four FIRs related to the alleged sexual ...

Industry

Aug 3, 2026

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Accenture to Buy IBMs Majority Stake in UniCredit IT Joint Venture

UniCredit, Accenture and IBM have entered into a long-term strategic partnership to build a new bank...

Industry

Aug 1, 2026

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LT Wins ,-, Crore NTPC Power Project, Set to Boost Employment

Larsen amp Toubro LampT has secured a Limited Notice to Proceed LNTP from NTPC Limited for t...

Employment

Jul 30, 2026

Industry

Google Brings ‘Gemini Spark’ AI Agent to India: How It Automates HR Workflows 24/7

Google has officially expanded its agentic AI ecosystem to India with the launch of Gemini Spark, a persistent, 24/7 personal AI agent designed to execute multi-step digital workflows asynchronously. Unveiled earlier at Google I/O, the rollout marks a significant shift from traditional query-response chatbots to proactive background execution. Background Execution & Native Integration Underpinned by […]

Jul 29, 2026

Employment

HSBC to Launch New AI Centre in Singapore, Hiring 200+ People

Global banking major HSBC is expanding its Southeast Asian operations, announcing plans to recruit over 200 professionals in Singapore to bolster its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and wealth management business. The recruitment drive includes more than 100 AI specialists and 100 wealth relationship managers, expanding two strategic pillars central to the lender’s Asian growth strategy. […]

Jul 29, 2026

Employment

Infosys to Hire 6,000 AI Engineers, Recruit 20,000 Freshers in FY27

Infosys has announced plans to hire 6,000 Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) over the next few years while continuing its plan to recruit 20,000 fresh graduates in FY27. The company is focusing on expanding its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and supporting clients in implementing AI solutions across their businesses. CEO Statement Speaking about the company’s AI […]

Jul 28, 2026

Employment

US Court Rejects $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Proposal, Relief for Indian IT Companies

In a major relief for Indian IT companies and professionals, a US federal appeals court has rejected the US government’s request to revive a proposed $100,000 fee on certain new H-1B Visa for employees to work in the USA. The ruling means employers will not have to pay the proposed fee while the legal challenge […]

Jul 27, 2026

Editorial

The Real HR Story Behind India’s IT Hiring: Q1 FY27 Results

India’s four largest IT services companies—TCS, Infosys, HCLTech and Wipro—have announced their Q1 FY27 results, offering a clear view of the current state of the technology job market. While business performance varied across companies, the HR trends were largely similar. Hiring has become more measured, attrition has stabilized, and companies are placing greater emphasis on […]

Jul 27, 2026

Industry

Infosys Fined €175,000 in France Over Working Hours Records

Infosys has been fined €175,000 (approximately $205,000) by French labour authorities over non-compliance with the country’s regulations governing employee working time records. The company disclosed the development in a regulatory filing, stating that the penalty is not expected to have any material impact on its financial position or operations. The order was issued by the […]

Jul 27, 2026

Employment

JPMorgan to Hire 1,000 People in India Global Capability Centre

JPMorgan Chase is planning to hire around 1,000 technology professionals at its India Global Capability Centre (GCC). The hiring comes at a time when the bank says artificial intelligence (AI) has reduced staffing requirements by 30% to 40% in some functions, showing how AI is changing the type of talent companies need. The recruitment will […]

Jul 25, 2026

Employment

HCLTech to Open Global Technology Center in Bhubaneswar, Create 5,000 Jobs

HCLTech has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Odisha to establish a Global Technology Center in Bhubaneswar. The new facility will focus on developing and delivering AI-led digital solutions for global enterprises and will strengthen the company’s presence in eastern India. The Technology Center will complement HCLTech’s proposed AI Data Center […]

Jul 25, 2026

Compensation

Infosys to Roll Out Salary Hikes from October, Hire 20,000 Freshers

Infosys will begin rolling out salary hikes for employees from October 2026, with the increment cycle spread across three phases ending in January 2027, CEO Salil Parekh said during the company’s Q1 FY27 earnings press conference. The company did not disclose the percentage of salary increases. Parekh said most employees will receive their revised salaries […]

Jul 24, 2026