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Updated on: Dec 2025

Layoffs

Amazon Slashes Technical Roles at European HQ

Dec 18, 2025

Delhi Implements Mandatory Work-From-Home Order

As the National Capital Territory NCT of Delhi continues to choke under a Severe Plus...

Work Model

Dec 18, 2025

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LNJ Bhilwara Group Appoints Basant Jain as JMD CEO, Bhilwara Energy

LNJ Bhilwara Group, one of Indias leading diversified industrial conglomerates, has announced the a...

Appointments

Dec 17, 2025

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GCCs Are Outpacing IT Firms in Hiring by X

Indias technology employment sector is undergoing its most profound transformation in a decade, cha...

Hiring

Dec 17, 2025

Industry

Casagrand Rewards Another 800 Employees with Singapore Trip

Casagrand, the Chennai-based real estate powerhouse, reaffirmed its employee-first philosophy by announcing its second major international reward trip in quick succession. Following a recent 1,000-employee trip to London, a massive batch of 800 staff is now heading to Singapore for a week-long, fully sponsored vacation. This initiative, part of the annual ‘Profit Share Bonanza,’ underscores […]

Dec 17, 2025

Employment

Indian Army Internship, Daily Stipend ₹1,000: Apply by Dec 21

The Indian Army has opened applications for the Indian Army Internship Programme (IAIP) 2025, a technology-driven initiative designed for engineering students and research scholars. Branded “Beyond Silos, Beyond Limits,” the programme offers hands-on exposure to live defence technology projects in secure, mission-critical environments. Selected interns will receive a stipend of ₹1,000 per day. Programme Overview […]

Dec 17, 2025

Appointments

Biocon Biologics Appoints Deepak Dobriyal as Global Head – Talent & HR Transformation

Biocon Biologics, a leading global biosimilars organization and a key subsidiary of Biocon, has strategically appointed Deepak Dobriyal as its Global Head of Talent and HR Transformation. Deepak brings nearly three decades of distinguished experience in human resources across global technology and services firms. This background provides the necessary leadership to drive organizational agility. His […]

Dec 17, 2025

Appointments

Hexaware appoints Raghu Mocherla as SVP Digital & Software

Hexaware Technologies, a global provider of IT services and technology solutions, has announced the appointment of Raghu Mocherla as Senior Vice President – Digital & Software. In this role, Raghu will lead the Cyber-Physical Software and Systems portfolio within Hexaware’s Digital & Software (D&S) business unit. He will be responsible for shaping strategy, expanding the […]

Dec 17, 2025

Appointments

GlobalLogic Appoints Vikas Kaul as Chief People Officer

GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group company and a leading digital engineering partner, has appointed Vikas Kaul as Chief People Officer (CPO). In this role, he will lead the company’s global people and culture agenda, aligning talent strategy with growth priorities and advancing its transformation into an AI-powered digital engineering organization. Vikas will focus on building a […]

Dec 17, 2025

Hiring

US Government Launches 2-Year Tech Specialist Hiring Drive

The U.S. federal government has initiated an aggressive, two-year nationwide hiring campaign aimed at attracting a new generation of technological talent into public service. This concerted effort, often referred to as the “Federal Tech Force,” is a crucial component of the administration’s broader digital modernization strategy. Recognizing the gap between private sector innovation and government […]

Dec 17, 2025

EPFO

1.22 Lakh Central Government Employees Choose UPS

A staggering 1.22 lakh Central government employees have formally opted to switch from the National Pension System (NPS) to the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), utilizing a special one-time option provided by the government. This mass migration, which involves over 122,000 employees, highlights the strong preference among a specific cohort of the workforce for the assured, […]

Dec 17, 2025

Layoffs

McKinsey Plans Massive Job Cuts in Support Functions

McKinsey & Company, the world’s most prestigious management consulting firm, is embarking on one of its largest job reduction efforts in history, targeting non-client-facing support roles globally. The move, part of a major internal streamlining effort known internally as ‘Project Magnolia,’ is reportedly intended to centralize and reorganize how the firm manages its vast back-office […]

Dec 17, 2025

Appointments

KMPL Appoints Sandeep Rath as Head – HR

Kotak Mahindra Prime Ltd. (KMPL), a subsidiary of Kotak Mahindra Bank, appoints Sandeep Rath as its new Head – Human Resources. In this role, he will lead the company’s People and Culture agenda and oversee all HR functions across the organization. Sharing his excitement on LinkedIn, Sandeep said, “I am excited to step into the […]

Dec 16, 2025

Internship

Jubilant FoodWorks led with 13,658 PM Internship opportunities

Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) witnessed a notable decline in internship offer acceptances during the second round of its pilot phase. According to data shared by the government in Parliament, acceptance rates fell by 12.4 percentage points compared to the first round. While 34 per cent of offers were accepted earlier, the figure dropped to […]

Dec 16, 2025

Appointments

Super Chennai Appoints Karthik Nagappan as CEO

Super Chennai, the prominent citizen-led movement dedicated to significantly elevating the city’s global identity, has announced a major leadership change. Super Chennai appointed Karthik Nagappan as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective December 2, 2025. This transition signals a pivot towards amplifying cultural storytelling, enhancing community participation, and driving global relevance as Chennai enters its […]

Dec 16, 2025

Event

Jio and Habuild Unite Over 52K Employees for Yoga Milestone

Reliance Jio has clinched a world record for workplace wellness, successfully bringing together a monumental 52,913 employees for the world’s largest online corporate yoga event conducted by a single organization. The massive virtual session was held in collaboration with wellness partner Habuild and has been officially recognized by the World Records Union. This recognition sets […]

Dec 16, 2025