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Infogain Names Hemant Kumar Ravi VP, People Experience Head

Infogain, a Silicon Valley-based digital engineering and customer experience firm, has appointed Hem...

Appointments

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NCCCL Appoints Ajay Singh Pardeshi as Chief HR Officer

New Consolidated Construction Company Ltd. NCCCL, a leading infrastructure and engineering firm in...

Appointments

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, ESOP Shares Listed by DEE Development Engineers

DEE Development Engineers Limited, a leading provider of process piping solutions for the oil amp ...

Compensation

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E-Commerce and Tech Startups Lead Fresher Hiring in India

E-commerce and technology startups are expected to drive fresher hiring in India during the second half of 2025, according to the latest Career Outlook Report (HY2 2025) released by TeamLease EdTech. The report, based on a survey of 1,065 employers across sectors conducted between May and July, reveals that 88% of employers in these sectors […]

Internship

Rolls-Royce and IIT Bombay Launch Defence Tech Internship

Rolls-Royce India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) to foster innovation, skill development, and applied research in engineering and defence technology. The partnership marks a significant step in strengthening India’s technology ecosystem through structured engagement between academic institutions and industry. The MoU was signed by […]

Layoffs

IgniteTech CEO Replaces 80% of Staff Over AI Resistance

Eric Vaughan, CEO of Texas-based enterprise software firm IgniteTech, has made headlines for his uncompromising stance on artificial intelligence adoption. In a move that has sparked debate across the tech industry, Eric replaced nearly 80% of his workforce in 2023 after employees resisted company-wide efforts to integrate AI into daily operations. Eric described AI as […]

Training

IIT Kharagpur Trains Youth for Community-Level Health Services

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur has launched a dedicated training facility—School for Skills: Healthcare & Technology—aimed at preparing rural and semi-urban youth for roles in allied health services. The initiative is designed to address critical gaps in community-level healthcare delivery and support India’s broader vision of inclusive growth. Located within the IIT Kharagpur […]

Amazon India Adds 1.5 Lakh Jobs Ahead of Festive Season

Amazon India has announced the creation of over 1.5 lakh seasonal job opportunities across its operations network to manage the anticipated spike in customer demand during the upcoming festive season. The recruitment drive spans more than 400 cities, including major urban hubs like Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune, as well as tier-2 and tier-3 […]

Labour Law

Labour Minister Urges Employers to Join Jobs Incentive Scheme

Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has called on employers across India to actively participate in the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PMVBRY), a central sector scheme aimed at incentivizing job creation and formal employment. Speaking at a media interaction following the launch of the scheme’s official portal, Mansukh emphasized that the ₹1 […]

Employment

IBM Offers Internship in AI & Cloud Technologies Apply by Aug 31

Edunet Foundation, in partnership with IBM, has launched the SkillsBuild Internship on AI and Cloud Technologies this August. The six-week internship program offers students across India hands-on experience, mentorship, and globally recognized certifications, equipping them with industry-ready skills in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cloud computing for future career success. About the program Join the […]

Layoffs

Qantas Fined AU$90 Million for Illegal Pandemic Layoffs

In a historic judgment, Australia’s Federal Court has imposed a AU$90 million (US$59 million) fine on Qantas Airways for illegally terminating over 1,800 ground staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ruling, delivered by Justice Michael Lee, marks the largest penalty ever levied under Australia’s Fair Work Act and underscores the seriousness of the airline’s breach […]

Employment

Digital Marketing Internship Program, Stipend ₹5000 /Month

AIM Upskill Technologies, in partnership with AICTE, launches the Digital Marketing Internship Program in Visakhapatnam About the Internship Program Visakhapatnam, August 14, 2025 – AIM Upskill Technologies Private Limited has announced the launch of its Digital Marketing Internship Program, offering aspiring professionals the opportunity to gain practical industry exposure in one of the fastest-growing career […]

Industry

Amazon India Expands Tech Scholarships for Women

Amazon India has announced the launch of 500 additional scholarships for female engineering students under its Amazon Future Engineer (AFE) program. The scholarships, aimed at students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, will support the 2025–2029 academic cycle and build on the success of the program’s earlier cohorts. The announcement coincides with the graduation of the first […]

Google Reinstates In-Person Interviews to Counter AI Cheating

Google is reintroducing in-person interviews for select roles, particularly in engineering and programming, as part of a broader effort to curb the growing misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) tools during virtual hiring processes. The decision, confirmed by CEO Sundar Pichai during a June appearance on the Lex Fridman podcast, reflects mounting concerns over the integrity […]

Aug 18, 2025