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Updated on: Feb 2026

Appointments

Wells Fargo Appoints Padmavathi A V as Vice President HRBP

Feb 17, 2026

Infosys Scales Generative AI Capabilities with Strategic Anthropic Partnership

Infosys has announced a strategic partnership with Anthropic, a leader in AI safety and research, to...

Partnership

Feb 17, 2026

PM Modi Urges Investment in Data Centres to Drive Economic Growth and Skills

PM Modi has highlighted the data centre sector as a critical pillar for Indias economic future, des...

Industry

Feb 17, 2026

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Cisco India Offers Machine Learning Engineer Masters Internship

Hyderabad, India Cisco has shared an opening for the role of Machine Learning Engineer Masters In...

Employment

Feb 17, 2026

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Compensation

MCD Approves Equal Pay for 4,000 Multi-Tasking Staff

Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has officially approved the implementation of “equal pay for equal work” for its Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS). The decision, sanctioned by Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi, is set to provide significant financial relief and professional pay parity to approximately 4,000 employees currently working across various departments of the civic body. A Major […]

Feb 17, 2026

Layoffs

Spotify Layoffs Signal Move Toward Autonomous Operations

Spotify has announced a major restructuring plan to reduce its global workforce by approximately 17%. Despite reporting strong financial results in recent quarters, the music streaming giant will part ways with roughly 1,500 employees to streamline its operations and transition toward a more “efficient” business model. The Paradox: Layoffs Amidst Profitability The timing of the announcement has surprised […]

Feb 17, 2026

Partnership

Cognizant Expands Google Cloud Partnership to Lead the Era of Agentic AI

Cognizant has announced a major expansion of its strategic partnership with Google Cloud, aimed at accelerating the adoption of Agentic AI for enterprise clients worldwide. This collaboration marks a shift from experimental generative AI to “Agentic AI,” where autonomous AI agents perform complex, multi-step business processes with minimal human intervention. Scaling Agentic AI for Global […]

Feb 16, 2026

Employment

Cisco Launches Women Summer Internship Program

Cisco has announced its Summer Internship Program, a dedicated initiative aimed at empowering aspiring women engineers to build impactful careers in technology. Designed to nurture early talent, the program offers female engineering students graduating in 2028 an opportunity to gain hands-on industry experience through a Summer Internship in software engineering and related domains. The company […]

Feb 16, 2026

Appointments

RCF Ltd. Appoints Nanda Kulkarni as Executive Director (HRD)

Nanda Kulkarni has been appointed Executive Director (HRD) at Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited (RCF Ltd). This marks an important step in her nearly three years with the company. She assumed charge in February 2026 at the company’s headquarters in Chembur, Mumbai. In her new role, Nanda Kulkarni will lead the Human Resources Development function. […]

Feb 16, 2026

Appointments

Paras Health Appoints Balkishan Sharma as CHRO & BTO

Paras Health has appointed Balkishan Sharma as Chief Human Resources & Business Transformation Officer at its Gurugram headquarters, effective February 2026. In this role, he will lead people strategy and company-wide change efforts as the hospital network advances its growth and operating plans. Extensive Experience Balkishan brings over 18 years of experience in healthcare HR. […]

Feb 16, 2026

Hiring

GCCs to Hire Up to 1.4 Lakh Professionals This Year

India’s Global Capability Centers (GCCs) are poised for an explosive year of growth, with industry projections indicating the addition of 1.2 to 1.4 lakh new professionals to their payrolls in 2026. This surge marks a significant shift as multinational corporations increasingly move beyond back-office functions to establish high-value “centers of excellence” in Indian tech hubs. […]

Feb 16, 2026

Appointments

Ouro elevates Anupama Rao as Senior Vice President, Head of People

Ouro, a Financial Services company, has elevated Anupama Rao as Senior Vice President, Head of People, from her previous role as VP, Head of People. In her new role as SVP, Rao will lead global people strategy, talent development, culture, and organizational performance as Ouro grows its fintech business. Extensive Experience Anupama brings nearly two […]

Feb 16, 2026

Industry

Why 72% of JSW Employees Backed a Benefits Suspension

In a significant move to stabilize the company’s financial health, employees at JSW Steel have overwhelmingly voted in favor of a temporary agreement to suspend certain non-core benefits. The staff vote, concluded this week, marks a pivotal moment for the Indian steel major as it navigates a challenging global economic environment and fluctuating commodity prices. […]

Feb 16, 2026

Technology

Nvidia Triples Code Output; Deploys Codex AI to 30,000 Engineers

In a definitive move toward full-scale automation, Nvidia has officially rolled out the agentic coding tool Codex to its entire engineering workforce of 30,000. This company-wide deployment, announced in mid-February 2026, fulfills CEO Jensen Huang’s directive to automate every possible task within the organization using artificial intelligence. Nvidia Push for “Agentic” Engineering The deployment follows a series […]

Feb 16, 2026

Industry

Tech Layoffs 2026: 30,000 Jobs Cut by Amazon, Salesforce, and 25 Others

The global technology sector has faced a turbulent start to 2026, with nearly 30,000 employee layoffs in the first 40 days of the year. Data from industry trackers like Layoffs.fyi reveals that at least 27 major companies, led by giants like Amazon and Salesforce, have implemented deep workforce cuts as they pivot toward AI-centric operations and […]

Feb 16, 2026

Employment

Top 03 Internships, Stipend ₹17,000 and Above, Apply by Feb 20

AICTE offers three paid internships with a monthly stipend of ₹17,000 and above. These roles give students and recent graduates real industry experience, guided learning, and the chance to work on live company projects. Interested candidates should check the details and apply before the deadlines. 1. Business Development Associate Internship Harvinn Technologies is hiring a […]

Feb 15, 2026