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Updated on: Jun 2025

Employment

HCLTech Launches Paid U.S. Apprenticeship Program

Jun 20, 2025

AI Tools Drive Shift to Precision Hiring in India

Once dominated by high-volume, fast-paced hiringespecially in sectors like IT, BPO, and retailthe ...

Hiring

Jun 20, 2025

StanChart Cuts Jobs in Singapore, Moves Roles to India

Standard Chartered Bank StanChart has initiated a fresh round of job cuts in Singapore, reportedly...

Hiring

Jun 20, 2025

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After Nine Years, MP Employees to Get Long-Delayed Promotions

Madhya Pradesh government has officially cleared the path for long-pending promotions of state emplo...

Labour Law

Jun 20, 2025

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Industry

Ola’s AI Arm Krutrim Sees Senior Exits Amid Semiconductor Push

Krutrim, the artificial intelligence arm of Ola, is undergoing a wave of high-profile exits even as it accelerates its efforts in AI model development, semiconductor design, and cloud infrastructure. The company, which recently launched its AI agent platform Kruti and is testing its advanced Bodhi chips, is navigating a delicate balance between organizational stability and […]

Jun 20, 2025

Employment

Pentagon Ends Weekly Task Emails as Civilian Job Cuts Loom

U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Pentagon has officially scrapped its weekly employee check-in email requirement for civilian staff. The move comes as part of a broader effort to streamline operations and reduce the size of the civilian workforce, with officials confirming plans to cut 5–8% of civilian roles, potentially affecting over 50,000 employees. The now-defunct […]

Jun 20, 2025

Employment

Amazon Employees Given 30 Days to Decide or Resign

Amazon has issued a sweeping directive to thousands of its corporate employees, requiring them to relocate to designated city hubs within 30 days or face a 60-day window to resign—without severance. The mandate has not been publicly announced through company-wide communication. Instead, it’s being delivered via one-on-one meetings and internal town halls, causing widespread anxiety […]

Jun 19, 2025

Layoffs

Thousands Face Layoffs at Microsoft in Sales Division Overhaul

Microsoft is preparing to implement another significant round of layoffs, this time targeting thousands of roles in its sales and marketing divisions, according to multiple reports. The move is part of the company’s broader effort to streamline operations and reallocate resources toward its rapidly expanding artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives. The layoffs are expected to be […]

Jun 19, 2025

Labour Law

NPS and UPS Pensioners Now Eligible for Full Gratuity

Central Government of India has announced full parity in gratuity benefits for pensioners under the National Pension System (NPS) and the newly introduced Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh announced the move on June 18, 2025. It addresses a long-standing demand from government staff and aligns retirement benefits across […]

Jun 19, 2025

Industry

TCS Faces Backlash Over New Bench Time Policy

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), is facing mounting criticism from the All India IT & ITeS Employees’ Union (AIITEU) over its newly introduced associate deployment policy. The policy mandates that employees must be billable for at least 225 days annually, effectively capping bench time—the period employees are not assigned to client projects—at 35 days per year. […]

Jun 19, 2025

EPFO

Chandigarh EPFO Leads Nation in Higher Pension Claims: PoHW

The Regional Office of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) in Chandigarh has handled one of the highest volumes of higher pension applications in the country. This follows a ruling from the Supreme Court on November 4, 2022, which allowed eligible employees to opt for higher pensions under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS), 1995. The […]

Jun 19, 2025

CHRO Move

Vinay Razdan Quits HDFC Bank Amid Succession Planning Talks

HDFC Bank, India’s largest private sector lender, announced the resignation of its Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO), Vinay Razdan, effective June 18, 2025. The bank confirmed the departure in a regulatory filing, stating that Vinay’s resignation had been accepted with effect from the close of business hours on the same day. Vinay’s exit comes after […]

Jun 19, 2025

Layoffs

Intel to Lay Off Over 10,000 Employees Without Severance

Intel Corporation is set to lay off over 10,000 employees beginning July 2025, primarily from its Intel Foundry division. The layoffs, which will affect 15% to 20% of the foundry workforce, come as part of a broader cost-cutting and restructuring strategy under new CEO Lip-Bu Tan. Notably, the company has confirmed that no severance packages, […]

Jun 19, 2025

Hiring

Sam Altman Slams Meta for Offers to Poach OpenAI Talent

Meta Platforms Inc. has reportedly offered signing bonuses of up to $100 million to lure top artificial intelligence (AI) researchers from OpenAI, according to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. The revelation, made during a podcast hosted by Sam’s brother, underscores the intensifying competition among tech giants to dominate the rapidly evolving AI landscape. Meta’s recruitment spree […]

Jun 19, 2025

Jobs

Gig Workers Demand Policy Reform as Bengaluru Bans Bike Taxis

Karnataka High Court’s decision to ban bike taxis services has triggered a livelihood crisis for over one lakh gig workers, particularly in Bengaluru. The ruling, which prohibits two-wheelers with white license plates from operating commercially, has led to massive protests from riders and aggregators such as Rapido, Ola, and Uber Moto. The Namma Bike Taxi […]

Jun 18, 2025

Partnership

Aduna Expands Partner Ecosystem with Tech Mahindra and Wipro

Tech Mahindra and Wipro have joined forces with Aduna, a global aggregator of network APIs, to accelerate the enterprise adoption of telecom-driven solutions. This strategic collaboration aims to bridge the gap between telecom operators and enterprises, enabling seamless integration of network intelligence into digital workflows. Aduna’s harmonized network APIs, including SIM Swap, Number Verification, Device […]

Jun 18, 2025