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Sapiens Moves HQ to London and Slashes Jobs

Sapiens International Corporation, a long-standing leader in the insurance technology InsurTech se...

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Kyndryl and Unicre extend partnership for digital innovation

Kyndryl, a leading provider of mission-critical technology services, and Unicre, a prominent player ...

Partnership

Polish Media Giant Agora SA to Cut . of Workforce

Agora SA, one of Polands largest and most influential media conglomerates, has announced a signific...

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LiDAR Pioneer Luminar Technologies to Slash Workforce by 30%

Luminar Technologies, a leading developer of automotive LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology, has announced a sweeping restructuring plan that includes a 30% reduction in its global workforce. This decision comes as the company attempts to transition from a research-and-development-heavy phase to a leaner, high-volume production model, aiming to preserve capital and accelerate its path […]

Employment

10-Week Virtual Internship on Future Ready Skills for Pan-India

AICTE and Agratas EduTech have announced a Full-Time Virtual Internship Program aimed at empowering students with industry-relevant skills and hands-on experience. Open to candidates across India, the internship will begin immediately and run for a duration of 10 weeks, offering learners an opportunity to gain practical exposure while working in a flexible virtual environment. The […]

Industry

Mukesh Ambani Sets Productivity Target for Reliance Industries

In a landmark address that signals a new era for India’s largest conglomerate, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) Chairman Mukesh Ambani has unveiled a comprehensive “AI Manifesto.” The strategic roadmap outlines a vision to transform Reliance into an AI-first enterprise, with the ambitious goal of achieving a tenfold increase in productivity across its diverse business verticals, […]

Industry

Why Private Bank Jobs Slipped While PSU Staffing Grew

For the first time in several years, aggregate employment across major private sector banks has seen a decline in the financial year 2024–25 (FY25), primarily driven by a significant reduction in headcount at ICICI Bank. Conversely, Public Sector Undertakings (PSU) banks, which had long been characterized by shrinking staff numbers due to consolidations and retirements, […]

Training

Government Launches National Blueprint to Upskill 10 Million

Government of India has launched a comprehensive, integrated skilling framework designed to build an “AI-ready” workforce. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY), seeks to bridge the widening gap between traditional education and the rapid demands of the emerging AI […]

Appointments

Capgemini Elevates Tarunpreet Pahwa as Sr. Director – Global Talent Solutions

Capgemini, a French multinational information technology (IT) services and consulting company, has elevated Tarunpreet Singh Pahwa to Senior Director – Global Strategic Deals, Talent Solutions & HR Analytics. Since joining Capgemini in 2022, he has played a pivotal role in shaping Global HR Analytics and Talent Solutions, enabling data-driven decision-making and scalable people strategies. In […]

Merger & Acquisition

Encora Acquisition to Boost Coforge Top Line by 28%

The Indian IT services landscape is witnessing a significant shift as mid-tier leader Coforge Limited moves forward with its acquisition of Encora, a move that market analysts increasingly view as a “long-term positive” for the firm’s global footprint. While the deal involves a substantial capital outlay, the strategic alignment between Coforge’s vertical expertise and Encora’s […]

Appointments

Dvara KGFS Appoints Ramaswamy Subramanian as Deputy CEO

Dvara Kshetriya Gramin Financial Services (Dvara KGFS), a prominent Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) specializing in deep rural financial inclusion, has announced a significant expansion of its leadership team. The organization officially appointed Ramaswamy Subramanian as its new Deputy Chief Executive Officer, effective December 29, 2025. The appointment marks a strategic “homecoming” for Ramaswamy, who previously served as the […]

Industry

IndiGo Hikes Pilot Allowances Following December Meltdown

In a major move to restore operational stability and boost crew morale, InterGlobe Aviation Ltd. (IndiGo) has announced a significant hike in pilot allowances effective January 1, 2026. The decision comes just weeks after India’s largest airline suffered an unprecedented operational breakdown, resulting in over 4,500 flight cancellations and leaving thousands of passengers stranded across the country. The […]