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Updated on: Mar 2026

Industry

Who is Atanu Chakraborty? The Resignation Letter That Cost HDFC Bank . Lakh Crore

Mar 25, 2026

Goodyear India Appoints Vishal Dhingra as South Asia HR Director

Goodyear Tire amp Rubber Company India has elevated Vishal Dhingra as Human Resources Director for...

Appointments

Mar 25, 2026

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Can AI Run Meta? Mark Zuckerberg is Building an Agent to Find Out

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has significantly intensified the pursuit of agentic AI by hi...

Industry

Mar 25, 2026

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Religare Ropes in Dinkar Pawan as Director HR from Deloitte

Religare Enterprises Limited has announced the appointment of Dinkar Pawan as Director Human Resou...

Appointments

Mar 25, 2026

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Employment

Surat Gas Crisis: Why 1 in 3 Migrant Workers are Fleeing the Textile Hub

A severe cooking gas crisis triggered by geopolitical tensions in West Asia has sparked a mass exodus of migrant laborers from Surat, India’s prominent textile hub. Thousands of workers, primarily from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Odisha, are crowding railway stations like Udhna to return to their native villages. While industrial work remains available, the inability […]

Mar 25, 2026

Hiring

HCLTech Announces Fresher Hiring for Engineering, MBA, and Non-Tech Graduates

HCLTech has started a hiring drive for fresh graduates from different study backgrounds. The company is offering entry-level roles that focus on skill building, leadership, and long-term career growth across engineering, management, non-tech, and specialized fields. Graduate Engineer Trainee (Engineering Graduates) HCLTech is hiring candidates with B.E./B.Tech and M.E./M.Tech degrees for the Graduate Engineer Trainee […]

Mar 24, 2026

Industry

No Booking, No Desk: Accenture Issues Stern Warning to Staff Over Office Etiquette

Professional services giant Accenture has issued a firm reminder to its employees regarding office attendance protocols, specifically targeting the use of desk-booking applications. As the firm manages a tightening real estate footprint and a continued push for hybrid work, leadership has warned that “camping” at unreserved desks or failing to check in could result in […]

Mar 24, 2026

Industry

Ghost Addresses and Fake IDs: The Hidden Risks in India’s Gig Economy Hiring

As India’s gig economy continues its rapid expansion, a new report from identity management leader AuthBridge reveals a growing structural challenge: verification frameworks are struggling to keep pace with the scale of on-demand hiring. The “Workforce Fraud Files 2026,” based on data from April to September 2025, highlights that 6% of gig worker profiles contain […]

Mar 24, 2026

Labour Law

India’s New Labour Codes 2026: Why Your Take-Home Salary Might Change This April

India’s corporate landscape is undergoing a “Great Rewiring” as the four new Labour Codes—the Code on Wages, Social Security, Industrial Relations, and OSH—move toward full operationalization in 2026. While the codes officially took effect on November 21, 2025, the recent release of central and state-specific draft rules in early 2026 has triggered a wave of […]

Mar 24, 2026

Appointments

CHRO to EVP Strategy: Ruchi Kulhari Takes on New Role at Persistent Systems

Persistent Systems has appointed Ruchi Kulhari as Executive Vice President – Enterprise Strategy & Execution. She was earlier the Chief Human Resources Officer at Unisys. Based in Princeton, New Jersey, United States, she will lead enterprise priorities, drive execution, and align leadership in close work with the CEO. Ruchi will connect strategy and execution, keep […]

Mar 24, 2026

News

FedEx is Sending its Entire C-Suite to Silicon Valley for AI Training

FedEx Corporation has launched a massive AI training program for its global workforce of 440,000 employees. The initiative, which kicked off in late 2025 and reached full scale by March 2026, aims to transition the logistics giant into an “AI-native” enterprise, ensuring that every staff member—from couriers to C-suite executives—can navigate the rapidly evolving technological […]

Mar 24, 2026

Compensation

Central Govt Employees Alert: 8th Pay Commission Arrears and Hike Projections for 2026

Central government employees and pensioners are looking at a substantial financial windfall as the 8th Pay Commission gains momentum. According to recent projections, the upcoming pay revision could lead to record-breaking salary increases, with retroactive arrear payouts estimated to reach as high as ₹15 lakh for senior-level officials. The “Fitment Factor” and Salary Projections The […]

Mar 24, 2026

Hiring

Looking for a Job Change? TCS and Infosys Hiring for “Future-Ready” Tech Talent

In a significant shift in the Indian IT recruitment landscape, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has officially launched a major lateral hiring drive. This move comes just months after rival Infosys initiated an aggressive “head-hunting” campaign for specialist programmers, signaling a renewed battle for experienced tech talent as the industry pivots toward an AI-led future. TCS […]

Mar 24, 2026

Industry

Wipro Expands Footprint in South Korea with New Seoul Innovation Lab

Wipro Limited has officially announced a significant expansion of its business operations in South Korea, marking the country as a critical pivot point for its global growth strategy. The expansion features an enlarged office presence in Seoul and the launch of a specialized Innovation Lab, designed to meet the rising demand for AI-led industrial transformation. […]

Mar 23, 2026

Layoffs

Is Meta Targeting Older Workers? New Lawsuit Alleges 2.5x Higher Layoff Risk for Over-50s

Meta Platforms is facing a new legal challenge following its 2025 restructuring, with a former senior executive alleging that the company’s “performance-based” layoffs were a front for systemic age discrimination. The lawsuit, filed by Nicolas Franchet, a former Senior Director with a 13-year tenure at the firm, claims that older employees were disproportionately targeted during […]

Mar 23, 2026

Employment

Infosys Launches Springboard Virtual Internship 7.0, Register by March 31

Infosys has launched Springboard Virtual Internship 7.0 as part of its digital learning program for the 2027, 2026, and 2025 batches. The goal is to help students and early-career professionals build digital skills needed for jobs. About the Internship This Internship is available on the Infosys Springboard platform. It gives learners a chance to work […]

Mar 23, 2026