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Updated on: Aug 2026
AICTE Opens 2 Month Internship in AI, ML and Data Science, Apply by Aug 31
Internship

AICTE Opens 2 Month Internship in AI, ML and Data Science, Apply by Aug 31

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has listed a two-month, full-time technology internship covering Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Data Science, Python, Java, and website development. Offered by CodeMore, the internship is open to candidates across India and provides practical exposure to multiple areas of software and emerging technology. According to the […]

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Kia India Plans Capacity Expansion, Could Drive Auto Talent Hiring
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Kia India Plans Capacity Expansion, Could Drive Auto Talent Hiring

Kia India is planning to expand its manufacturing capacity in the country as it targets annual sales of 4.1 lakh vehicles by 2030, supported by rising domestic demand and exports. The company is also planning a wider product range, with India expected to become an important part of its growth plans. Kia Targets 4.1 Lakh […]

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Air India Announces Salary Hikes From October 1, Leadership Change Ahead
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Air India Announces Salary Hikes From October 1, Leadership Change Ahead

Air India will implement its annual salary increments from October 1, 2026, after deferring the pay revision by three months amid the impact of the Middle East crisis on the airline’s operations and costs. Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Air India, confirmed the decision during a townhall with employees on August […]

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BNY Appoints Ankur Berry as Director – People Team
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BNY Appoints Ankur Berry as Director – People Team

BNY has appointed Ankur Berry as Director – People Team, effective July 2026, adding an experienced HR leader to its people function in India. In his new role, Ankur will serve as People Business Partner for the COO organisation in India and F&IS organisation globally, leading People, Engagement & Impact initiatives across these businesses. Extensive […]

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SKF India (Industrial) Appoints Sujeeth Pai as Managing Director
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SKF India (Industrial) Appoints Sujeeth Pai as Managing Director

SKF India (Industrial) Limited, a technology and solutions provider of bearings and units, condition monitoring, and services, has appointed Sujeeth Pai as Managing Director, effective September 1, 2026, subject to shareholder approval. The appointment was approved by the Nomination Committee and the Board of Directors on August 11, 2026. In his new role, Sujeeth will […]

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Schneider Electric Launches Yuva Yodha, a National Tech Hackathon
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Schneider Electric Launches Yuva Yodha, a National Tech Hackathon

Schneider Electric has launched Yuva Yodha, a national technology hackathon aimed at empowering young innovators to develop practical solutions for India’s evolving energy and sustainability challenges. The initiative seeks to enable the next generation of problem-solvers, innovators and technology leaders to work on real-world challenges while gaining exposure to industry experts, mentorship and the broader […]

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Wipro Onboarding Delay Affects 200+ Graduates, NITES Seeks Ministry Intervention
Industry

Wipro Onboarding Delay Affects 200+ Graduates, NITES Seeks Ministry Intervention

Wipro has come under scrutiny over the delayed onboarding of more than 200 graduates selected through its Elite Hiring 2025 programme, with the Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) approaching the Ministry of Labour and Employment seeking intervention. According to NITES, the affected candidates participated in Wipro’s campus recruitment process in February 2025 and cleared […]

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Alkem Appoints Abhijeet Jain as Senior Vice President – HR
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Alkem Appoints Abhijeet Jain as Senior Vice President – HR

Alkem Laboratories Limited, a leading Indian pharmaceutical company, has appointed Abhijeet Jain as Senior Vice President – Human Resources. In his new role, Abhijeet will provide strategic HR leadership, aligning people strategy with business priorities while strengthening organisational capabilities, leadership effectiveness and workforce performance across Alkem’s operations. Extensive Experience Abhijeet joins Alkem with nearly three […]

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Large Companies May See More Job Losses, Says Nandan Nilekani
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Large Companies May See More Job Losses, Says Nandan Nilekani

Large companies could become the biggest source of job losses in the coming years as artificial intelligence (AI) and automation make it easier to reduce tasks and roles, according to Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani. Speaking at the NCAER India Policy Forum 2026, Nilekani said large, well-structured organisations could be more vulnerable to job displacement because […]

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