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Updated on: Jan 2026

Appointments

Tata Steel names Paromita Roy as Global Lead HR Strategy DT

Jan 12, 2026

Axtria Appoints Jitander as Lead Strategic HRBP People Partner

Axtria Ingenious Insights, a global leader in cloud software and data analytics for the life...

Appointments

Jan 12, 2026

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Schneider Electric elevates Salil as Director TR Performance

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, has elevated Salil Raheja as Director Total...

Appointments

Jan 12, 2026

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Why Veteran CEOs are the Preferred Choice for Volatile Markets

A significant shift in Indias corporate leadership landscape has emerged in early , as India In...

Industry

Jan 12, 2026

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Hiring

Space Tech Firms Ramp Up Hiring for 2026 Missions

The global space tech economy has reached a critical inflection point in early 2026, transitioning from government-led exploration to a high-velocity commercial industry. Driven by a “triple threat” of market forces—a boom in Satellite Communications (Satcom), plummeting launch costs, and the maturation of reusable rocket technology—space tech firms are aggressively expanding their workforces to meet […]

Jan 12, 2026

Labour Law

Tamil Nadu Launches Assured Pension Scheme for 6 Lakh Staff

Tamil Nadu government has officially implemented the Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS), effective from January 1, 2026. This landmark decision by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s administration addresses a two-decade-long demand from over 6.2 lakh state government employees and teachers who were previously covered under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme: Core […]

Jan 10, 2026

Jobs

Mohandas Pai Urges “Jobs-First” Strategy for Union Budget

Ahead of the Union Budget 2026-27, prominent business leader and former Infosys board member TV Mohandas Pai has called on the government to adopt a laser-focused approach to employment. In a recent interaction, Mohandas emphasized that while the Indian economy remains robust with an expected growth rate of 7.5%, the “tragedy of India” is the […]

Jan 10, 2026

Appointments

LinkedIn Promotes Santosh Dsouza to Sr. Dir. – Talent Solutions

LinkedIn has promoted Santosh Dsouza to the position of Senior Director – Talent Solutions for the India and SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) region. The elevation, effective early January 2026, reinforces LinkedIn’s commitment to strengthening its leadership team in one of its most critical growth markets globally. A Decade of Impact at LinkedIn […]

Jan 10, 2026

Employment

Python Developer Internship, Stipend 25000/month

AICTE and Codec Technologies have announced a Python Developer Internship that pays ₹25,000 per month and offers 215 openings across India. The part-time program runs for two months and is open to applicants from any academic background or field of study. This makes it one of the most open short-term tech internships available right now. […]

Jan 10, 2026

Technology

Infosys Deploys World’s First AI Engineer to Automate Workflows

Infosys, India’s second-largest IT services firm, has announced a strategic partnership with Cognition to deploy “Devin,” the world’s first fully autonomous AI software engineer, across its global operations. This move marks a significant shift in how the IT giant approaches software development, maintenance, and coding tasks, signaling a new era of AI-driven delivery models. The […]

Jan 10, 2026

Appointments

Aon Names Bhavana Chauhan as Regional Industry Leader, APAC

Aon has appointed Bhavana Chauhan as Regional Industry Leader, Asia Pacific – Hi-Tech Industry, strengthening its Talent Solutions leadership across the region. In her new role, she will focus on deepening Aon’s industry-led talent solutions and supporting clients in navigating workforce transformation in the fast-evolving hi-tech sector. Welcoming her to Aon, Puneet Swani, Partner and […]

Jan 10, 2026

Industry

Amazon Mandates List of Annual Accomplishments For Employees

Amazon has officially updated its internal performance review system, known as “Forte,” mandating that corporate employees submit a list of three to five specific accomplishments from the past year. This procedural shift, detailed in internal memos released in early 2026, marks a departure from the company’s historically open-ended self-assessments toward a more rigorous, data-driven evaluation […]

Jan 10, 2026

Appointments

Morgan Stanley Appoints Anuradha Nath as Managing Director

Morgan Stanley has elevated Anuradha Nath as Managing Director, marking a key moment in her more than two decades with the global financial services firm. Anuradha shared the update on LinkedIn, noting her appreciation for the firm’s long-standing values. She emphasized Morgan Stanley’s culture of rigor, humility, and partnership, stating that these principles have remained […]

Jan 10, 2026

Layoffs

Culver Max Entertainment India Trims Headcount by 10%

Culver Max Entertainment, formerly known as Sony Pictures Networks India, has announced a significant restructuring plan that includes a 10% reduction in its total workforce. This decision comes as part of a strategic “cost reset” aimed at streamlining operations and enhancing organizational agility following the termination of its high-profile merger with Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. […]

Jan 10, 2026

Internship

UP Skill Revolution: 83,000+ Apprentices Placed in FY26

Uttar Pradesh government has achieved a significant milestone in its mission to boost youth employability, successfully placing 83,277 youth as apprentices across various industrial and MSME units in the 2025–26 financial year. This announcement was made by the State’s Public Information Department. It underscores the government’s aggressive push to transform Uttar Pradesh into a premier […]

Jan 10, 2026

Industry

Ubisoft Exits Halifax as Part of Global Cost-Cutting Drive

Ubisoft has officially announced the closure of its Halifax-based mobile studio, a move that results in the layoff of all 34 employees at the location. The decision is part of a broader, aggressive global restructuring strategy as the French video game giant struggles to stabilize its financial position and streamline its decentralized development network. Ubisoft […]

Jan 9, 2026