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The All India Council for Technical Education AICTE has listed several Artificial Intelligence AI...

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Delhi Introduces a Permanent Winter Work-From-Home Policy

The Delhi government has notified a permanent winter pollution framework that mandates work-from...

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Capgemini Shuts Bengaluru Daycare After Child Abuse Allegations

Capgemini in Bengaluru has temporarily shut its on-campus daycare facility at its HAL campus in Beng...

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Onida Appoints Neelam Sanguri as Chief People Officer

Onida Electronics Limited, a leading Indian consumer electronics and home appliances company, has appointed Neelam Sanguri as Chief People Officer. In her new role, she will lead the company’s people strategy, talent management, leadership development, and organisational development. Based in Mumbai, she will report to the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director. Extensive Experience Neelam […]

Wipro Appoints Priya Jha Choudhary as CHRO for AI Business

Wipro has elevated Priya Jha Choudhary as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) for its AI Native Business and Platforms unit. In her new role, she will lead the HR function for the AI Native Business and Platforms unit, focusing on building the talent, culture, and capabilities needed to support Wipro’s AI-native business as it continues […]

EPFO

EPFO: Contributions Above ₹1,800 Become Voluntary

The government has notified the Employees’ Provident Funds (EPF) Scheme, 2026, replacing the EPF Scheme, 1952. One of the key changes under the new scheme is that employee contributions above ₹1,800 per month will now be voluntary under EPFO. The change follows the implementation of the Code on Social Security, 2020, and aims to bring […]

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UIDAI Opens Applications for PhD Internship 2026; Stipend Up to ₹50,000

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has invited applications for its PhD Internship Programme 2026. The programme offers research scholars an opportunity to work on projects related to Aadhaar, digital identity, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science, and public digital infrastructure. Selected interns will receive a monthly stipend of up to ₹50,000. The last date […]

IndiGo Appoints Kanwal Jeet Singh Bakshi as Chief HR Officer

InterGlobe Aviation has elevated Kanwal Jeet Singh Bakshi as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective July 20, 2026. He succeeds Sukhjot S. Pasricha, who will step down after serving the airline for 8.5 years. In his new role, Bakshi will lead IndiGo’s human resources function, overseeing talent acquisition, leadership development, employee engagement, organisational effectiveness, and […]

Big Four Firm EY Opens 1,500+ Roles Across Domains in India

Big Four firm EY India has announced a large hiring drive, offering more than 1,500 job openings across multiple business functions. The recruitment is open to both fresh graduates and experienced professionals and covers roles in technology, consulting, finance, human resources, legal, tax, risk, analytics, and operations. The openings are available across major locations, including […]

Honeywell Appoints Deepti Vij Verma as Senior Director – HR

Honeywell has elevated Deepti Vij Verma to the position of Senior Director – HR for India, ASEAN, and East Asia. In her new role, she will lead the people strategy for Honeywell Building Automation, focusing on enhancing employee experience, talent development, and organizational effectiveness across the region. Extensive Experience Deepti has been with Honeywell for […]

IITs Raise Concerns Over Employer Accountability in Campus Hiring

India’s premier engineering institutes have taken a firm stand against companies withdrawing job offers made through campus placements. The All IITs Placement Committee (AIPC), representing all 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), has asked more than 10 recruiters to either honour their hiring commitments or compensate affected students with three months’ salary. The move follows […]

Industry

Microsoft Plans Another Round of Layoffs by the New Fiscal Year

Microsoft is preparing for another round of layoffs that could affect thousands of employees across several business units, according to multiple media reports. As part of a global restructuring, the company is expected to reduce up to 2.5% of its worldwide workforce. While Microsoft has not announced country-specific impacts, India is unlikely to be completely […]