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Updated on: Feb 2024
Sanofi launches global program for employees affected by cancer & critical illnesses
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Sanofi launches global program for employees affected by cancer & critical illnesses

An innovative global healthcare company, Sanofi has launched a global program ‘Cancer & Work: Acting Together’ to support Sanofi employees whose lives are impacted by cancer and other critical illnesses. If any Sanofi employee worldwide is diagnosed with cancer or critical illnesses, they are eligible for coverage under this program. The program aims to provide managers […]

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Cognizant reports 7% rise in net profit, added 1100 people in Q4
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Cognizant reports 7% rise in net profit, added 1100 people in Q4

One of the world’s leading IT giants, Cognizant has announced its fourth quarter and full-year 2023 financial results. Highlights Ravi Kumar S, Chief Executive Officer, said, “I’m grateful to our nearly 350,000 employees for their tremendous year-long work enhancing our strength as industry experts, collaborative partners, and passionate innovators for our clients.” “To keep advancing […]

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Microsoft and TNS India Foundation partner for Green Skills
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Microsoft and TNS India Foundation partner for Green Skills

An American multinational technology corporation, Microsoft has collaborated with TNS India Foundation to open of 2nd Learning Lab for Green Skills at the PMC Group of Institutions, Hosur. It is a pivotal initiative that focuses on providing ITI students with practical skills relevant to the green industry. The programme aims to train 3,000 students annually, with […]

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Dell mandates three days a week work from office
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Dell mandates three days a week work from office

According to TOI report, an American technology company, Dell Technologies has updated its Return to Office policy and mandates three days a week work from office. The company is updating its Return To Office policy with most workers working from a corporate office for at least 39 days per quarter bringing it to three days […]

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Ola announces ‘Ola Technology Fellowship’ programme
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Ola announces ‘Ola Technology Fellowship’ programme

A car rental company, Ola has recently announced the launch of a technology ‘Ola Technology Fellowship’ programme for AI researchers at IIT Bombay. A co-founder of Ola Cabs has shared the information through a post on social media platform X (formally twitter) saying, “This program will span across engineering disciplines, welcoming students from top institutions nationwide, the firm […]

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Dabur to Set Up New Manufacturing Facility in South India
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Dabur to Set Up New Manufacturing Facility in South India

An Indian multinational consumer goods company, Dabur India will invest in setting up a New Manufacturing Facility in South India. The Board of Directors of Dabur India Limited has approved an investment of Rs 135 Crore for setting up a new manufacturing facility in South India. This is not only an opportunity to bring more […]

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EPFO Assistant Commissioner arrested in bribery case in Lucknow
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EPFO Assistant Commissioner arrested in bribery case in Lucknow

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC), Enforcement Officer of EPFO, and a private person (middleman) in Lucknow. The CBI laid a trap and apprehended the enforcement officer and the middleman while they were accepting a bribe of Rs 8 lakh from the complainant. The accused who have been arrested […]

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How companies are upskilling workforce and adopting Generative AI
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How companies are upskilling workforce and adopting Generative AI

In early 2024, more than 44500 people were laid off, most companies laid off employees because of the integration of Generative AI displacing jobs and very few companies laid off because of economic situations again. The repetitive jobs that can be performed by Artificial Intelligence will be obsolete. However, Gen AI will create more jobs […]

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After RBI action, Paytm’s response on your money in Wallet or Paytm Bank
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After RBI action, Paytm’s response on your money in Wallet or Paytm Bank

On January 31, 2024, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued notice to Paytm Payments Bank and restricted accepting fresh deposits and doing credit transactions after February 29. No fund transfers will be allowed either, which means that unless Paytm finds a new banking partner or partners, it will not be able to offer most services […]

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Microsoft is copiloting every industry in India to transform with AI
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Microsoft is copiloting every industry in India to transform with AI

An American multinational technology corporation, Microsoft in India is empowering multiple industries, sectors and SMBs to harness the potential of AI. As leaders across industries are relying on Microsoft to bring comprehensive industry expertise, scale, and capabilities like Copilot across Microsoft products and Azure Open AI to help turn their AI visions into reality. Some […]

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KPMG brings Instructional Design course, freshers can also Apply
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KPMG brings Instructional Design course, freshers can also Apply

A multinational professional services network, KPMG is providing a Certified instructional design practitioner course. This course will provide a rock-solid foundation in the art of instructional design, enabling you to curate transformative learning experiences that resonate with your audience. The practitioner’s course focused on applying your learning on assignments followed by feedback from experienced facilitators. It […]

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Industry Reactions on Interim Budget 2024-25
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Industry Reactions on Interim Budget 2024-25

Yesterday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2024 (Interim Budget) in Parliament. No changes were announced in the tax slabs in both new and old income tax regimes. It remained unchanged for 11 years. However, the government has reduced and rationalized tax rates. Under the new tax scheme, there is now no tax liability for taxpayers with […]

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