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Updated on: Jan 2026

Appointments

Impetus Technologies ropes in Shikha Kandoi as CFO from Wipro

Jan 30, 2026

Amazon Layoffs India Over Roles to be Cut

Amazon has initiated a fresh wave of layoffs in India as part of a major global retrenchment, with s...

Layoffs

Jan 30, 2026

Accordion India Appoints Soumya C. as Senior Director HR

Accordion India, a leading data and analytics arm of Accordion, appoints Soumya C. as Senior Directo...

Appointments

Jan 30, 2026

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Mastercard Beats Earnings But Confirms Global Staff Cuts

Mastercard has reported fourth-quarter and full-year financial results that comfortably exceede...

Layoffs

Jan 30, 2026

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Appointments

PeopleStrong Appoints Aashay Manake as Chief People Officer

PeopleStrong, a leading Human Capital Management (HCM) SaaS provider in Asia, has announced the strategic appointment of Aashay Manake as its new Chief People Officer (CPO). The move comes as the company, headquartered in Gurugram, enters a high-growth phase following a majority stake acquisition by Goldman Sachs Alternatives in 2025. A Veteran Leader for Scalable […]

Jan 29, 2026

Hiring

Emirates Announces Massive Recruitment for Pilots and Crew

Emirates Airline has launched a massive recruitment drive to hire approximately 20,000 operational staff by the end of the decade. This ambitious campaign, confirmed by Deputy President and COO Adel Al Redha in late January 2026, aims to support a significant expansion of the carrier’s fleet and global flight network. Fueling a $950 Million Expansion […]

Jan 29, 2026

Technology

TCS CEO Explains Why AI Efficiency Actually Leads to New Jobs

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) CEO K. Krithivasan has strongly dismissed the notion that artificial intelligence (AI) will trigger mass layoffs within the global IT services industry. In a series of recent statements and interviews, most notably with the Financial Times in late January 2026, Krithivasan sought to calm widespread anxiety regarding AI-driven job displacement. TCS Redefining Roles, […]

Jan 29, 2026

Employment

Top 05 Internships with Stipend in AI, Tech, and Web Development

AICTE Internship Portal is drawing strong interest from students across India. It now lists several paid internships in areas like Artificial Intelligence, new technologies, cloud and backend work, and web development. These roles offer hands-on project work, clear learning plans, and monthly stipends. They are useful for engineering and tech students who want job-ready skills […]

Jan 29, 2026

Partnership

MSDE Partners With Google to Bring AI Training to Millions

In a landmark move for India’s digital future, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has partnered with Google Cloud and Chaudhary Charan Singh University (CCSU), Meerut, to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the nation’s education and skilling frameworks. This collaboration aims to democratize AI access, providing students and professionals with the high-tech skills […]

Jan 29, 2026

Hiring

Akasa Air to Induct New Planes and Hundreds of Pilots

Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing budget carrier, has officially resumed pilot recruitment after an 18-month hiatus. Speaking at the Wings India 2026 event at Begumpet Airport, CEO Vinay Dube confirmed that the airline is aggressively expanding its flight crew to match a revitalized aircraft delivery schedule from Boeing. Akasa Air Ending the 18-Month Hiring Freeze The […]

Jan 29, 2026

Appointments

Greaves Electric Mobility Appoints Samarpita Banerjee as CHRO

Greaves Electric Mobility, a leading player in EV technology in India, has appointed Samarpita Banerjee as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective January 2026. In her new role, she will lead key HR changes at Greaves Electric Mobility, aligning talent plans with business goals. She will also guide company-wide change as the firm prepares for […]

Jan 29, 2026

Hiring

Expedia Cuts 1,500 Roles to Pivot Toward Next-Gen Tech

Expedia Group is undergoing a significant transformation of its workforce, a move characterized by the departure of long-tenured employees to make way for new talent. This shift is part of a broader corporate restructuring aimed at accelerating the company’s technical evolution and streamlining its global operations. The Strategy Behind the Turnover Expedia’s recent workforce reductions, […]

Jan 29, 2026

Labour Law

The Viral Allegations That Have Citigroup Fighting Back

Citigroup has formally denied allegations of sexual harassment and a toxic work environment leveled against one of its senior executives, signaling a high-stakes legal battle. In a recent court filing, the banking giant moved to shift the dispute out of the public eye and into private arbitration, a move that has reignited debates over transparency […]

Jan 29, 2026

Appointments

Ronita Majumdar joins Cushman & Wakefield as Head of People…

Cushman & Wakefield has appointed Ronita Majumdar Basu as Head of People Partnering for India, South East Asia (SEA), and the Middle East & Africa (MEA). Effective January 2026. In her new role, she will lead people partnering across three large and fast-growing regions. Her focus will be on aligning HR plans with business goals, […]

Jan 28, 2026

Industry

Applied Materials Unveils New Talent Hub in Bengaluru

Applied Materials, a global leader in materials engineering solutions, has announced the launch of a state-of-the-art facility in Bengaluru. This move is designed to bolster the semiconductor ecosystem in India by focusing on talent development and engineering innovation. The new center underscores the company’s commitment to supporting India’s rapidly growing electronics and semiconductor manufacturing sector. […]

Jan 28, 2026

Layoffs

Amazon Accidentally Alerts Wrong Staff in Latest Job Cuts

Amazon latest round of workforce reductions was marred by significant administrative confusion this week after a misfired internal email left employees in the dark regarding their job security. The incident, which took place during a planned Wednesday layoff cycle, has sparked criticism from staff and labor observers over the company’s handling of sensitive personnel departures. […]

Jan 28, 2026