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Updated on: Apr 2026

Employment

Cognizant to Reinstate Employee Sacked via Access Card Block

Apr 6, 2026

Meta Files New Layoff Notices More Jobs Slashed

Meta Platforms has announced a fresh round of job cuts as CEO Mark Zuckerbergs Year of AI...

Layoffs

Apr 6, 2026

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Is Your Tech Job Safe? Lessons from the TCS and Oracle

Indian IT landscape is reeling from a series of unprecedented workforce contractions as TCS and Orac...

Industry

Apr 4, 2026

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Oracle Massive Layoffs Spark Evil Label from Impacted Families

Tech giant Oracle is facing a massive public relations crisis following reports of an impersonal and...

Layoffs

Apr 4, 2026

Internship

Two- Month Virtual Internship in AI, ML, Python, Web Development

AICTE and Robokwik have started a two-month virtual internship program for students and beginners across India. It focuses on popular skills like Python, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Data Science, Java, and web development. The program will begin in the fourth week of April 2026, and the last date to apply is April 15. […]

Apr 4, 2026

CHRO Move

Ritika Chopra Takes On CHRO Role at JSW Paints and JSW Dulux

Ritika Chopra steps into role of Chief Human Resources Officer for JSW Paints and JSW Dulux. This move comes after the acquisition of Akzo Nobel India Limited, as the company works to bring its teams and operations together and grow its presence in India’s paint market. With both businesses coming together, the company plans to […]

Apr 4, 2026

Appointments

Carrier Names Subhajit Mitra as HR Leader, India

Subhajit Mitra has been named as HR Leader at Carrier India, strengthening the company’s leadership team in the country. In this role at Carrier India, he supports the company’s growth by focusing on talent and organizational change. He works closely with factory, engineering, and digital teams to help them adapt to new demands while building […]

Apr 4, 2026

Industry

Tata Digital Leadership: BigBasket & 1mg Founders to Step Down

Tata Digital is witnessing a significant management overhaul as the founders of two of its flagship acquisitions, BigBasket and 1mg, prepare to step back from operational roles. On April 3, 2026, reports confirmed that BigBasket co-founders Hari Menon and Vipul Parekh are in the final stages of a transition plan, while 1mg’s Prashant Tandon and Gaurav Agarwal are evaluating their next steps following a five-year tenure […]

Apr 4, 2026

Internship

HCLTech Opens Applications for PM Internship Scheme

HCLTech has invited applications for internship roles under the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS), offering graduates an opportunity to gain hands-on corporate experience. Based in Noida, the programme is designed to support large-scale hiring and skilling initiatives while aligning with government-led efforts to enhance youth employability. The internship will be conducted in a work-from-office format, […]

Apr 4, 2026

Labour Law

The 8th Pay Commission Could Triple Your Minimum Basic Pay

8th Pay Commission (CPC) has entered a critical consultation phase as of April 2026, setting the stage for a massive overhaul of the compensation structure for over 1.2 crore central government employees and pensioners. With a formal implementation target of January 1, 2026, the Commission is currently navigating a high-stakes dialogue with employee unions, most notably the National Council – […]

Apr 4, 2026

Industry

HDFC Bank Penalizing Staff; No Action Against Former Chairman

HDFC Bank is navigating a significant governance storm following the abrupt resignation of its part-time Chairman, Atanu Chakraborty, on March 18, 2026. While the bank has initiated a sweeping disciplinary crackdown, internal sources indicate that the lender is unlikely to file a legal suit or seek damages against Chakraborty, despite the market turmoil triggered by his exit. The […]

Apr 4, 2026

News

Govt Expands ITI Training and Apprenticeships Under PM-SETU

Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has announced a massive expansion of technical training and apprenticeships programs. On April 1, 2026, the government confirmed a significant budget increase for the PM-SETU (Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs) scheme, with a total outlay of ₹60,000 crore aimed at modernizing 1,000 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and five […]

Apr 3, 2026

Industry

Software Development 60% Faster? HCLTech Launches AI Force 2.0

HCLTech has officially launched AI Force 2.0, the next evolution of its proprietary service transformation platform. Announced on April 1, 2026, the updated platform moves beyond traditional generative AI by integrating Agentic AI—a system where autonomous software agents can analyze data, make context-aware decisions, and execute multi-step tasks independently across enterprise workflows. HCLTech AI Force 2.0: Unified […]

Apr 3, 2026

Internship

NICSI Internship 2026, Apply Online for Digital Skills by April 10

The National Informatics Centre Services has opened applications for its NICSI Internship Programme 2026. Students from across India can apply between April 1 and April 10, 2026. This short window gives interested candidates a chance to gain practical experience in government technology projects. This internship is meant to connect classroom learning with real work. Selected […]

Apr 3, 2026

Layoffs

BYD is Cutting 10% of Its Staff to Fund Next-Gen Battery Tech

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) titan BYD has confirmed a massive workforce reduction of approximately 100,000 employees. This 10% cut brings the company’s total headcount down to 870,000. Paradoxically, the downsizing comes on the heels of a landmark year where BYD delivered a record 4.6 million vehicles and surpassed the one-million mark in overseas exports for the first time. The Profitability […]

Apr 3, 2026

Appointments

Allied Blenders & Distillers Appoints Amar Sinha as MD Designate

Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (ABD), India’s largest domestic spirits company by volume, has officially announced a significant leadership transition. On April 2, 2026, the Board of Directors approved the appointment of industry veteran Amar Sinha as Managing Director (MD) Designate. The company designed this move to ensure a seamless succession as current Managing Director Alok Gupta […]

Apr 3, 2026