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Updated on: Oct 2025

Appointments

Allcargo Group Appoints Punit Misra as President Chairman Office CBO

Oct 25, 2025

Yokogawa India Appoints Albert Devadasan as Managing Director

Yokogawa India Limited has appointed Albert Devadasan as its new Managing Director, effective Septem...

Appointments

Oct 25, 2025

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Cognizant to Hire Record Number of Graduates in

Cognizant Technology Solutions is set to hire more graduates in than ever before, according to ...

Hiring

Oct 25, 2025

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Google Signs Major Office Lease in Gurugrams Atrium Place

Google has signed one of the largest office space deals of , leasing approximately , squar...

Industry

Oct 25, 2025

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Layoffs

Meta Cuts Over 100 Roles in Risk Division Amid Automation Push

Meta has initiated another round of layoffs, this time targeting its Risk division, as part of a broader strategy to automate compliance and privacy functions. The move follows the company’s recent decision to cut approximately 600 roles from its AI team. According to internal communications and multiple media reports, more than 100 employees in the […]

Oct 25, 2025

Appointments

Prosenjit Mukherjee joins Kalamandir Jewellers as CHRO

Kalamandir Jewellers, India’s leading jewellery retailer, appoints Prosenjit Mukherjee as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). A seasoned HR leader with over two decades of diverse experience, Prosenjit has played a pivotal role in shaping organizations across IT, healthcare, manufacturing, market research, BPM/KPO, and luxury retail sectors. His strategic foresight and innovative approach have consistently driven […]

Oct 25, 2025

Industry

Vedanta to Invest Rs 1 Lakh Crore in Odisha, Create 1 Lakh Jobs

In a significant development for Odisha’s industrial sector, the Vedanta Group has announced an additional investment of Rs 1 lakh crore in the state. The announcement was made following a meeting between Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal and Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi in Bhubaneswar. The investment is expected to create over one lakh […]

Oct 25, 2025

Industry

Akasa Air Launches New Uniforms to Promote Unified Brand

Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, has introduced new uniforms for its ground services personnel, marking a significant step in its effort to build a unified and employee-centric brand identity. Staff across engineering, cargo, security, and airport services departments will wear the redesigned uniforms. This rollout complements the airline’s existing design language for cabin crew and […]

Oct 24, 2025

Labour Law

New Jersey Alleges Civil Rights Violations by Amazon

The State of New Jersey has filed a lawsuit against Amazon, accusing the e-commerce giant of discriminating against pregnant and disabled warehouse workers by denying legally mandated workplace accommodations. The complaint, filed by the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office in Essex County Superior Court, alleges that Amazon routinely failed to provide reasonable adjustments such as […]

Oct 24, 2025

Technology

AI Agents to Be Formally Hired and Onboarded, Says Nvidia CEO

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has outlined a transformative vision for the future of work, where digital employees—AI-powered agents—will operate alongside biological employees in enterprise environments. Speaking in recent interviews, Jensen emphasized that these AI agents will not merely assist humans but will be formally hired, trained, and integrated into company cultures. He referred to this […]

Oct 24, 2025

Employment

UNESCO Invites Applications for 2025 Internship Programme

The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has opened applications for its 2025 Internship Programme. The internship is designed to allow graduate students to gain hands-on experience and deepen their understanding of UNESCO’s mandate and global initiatives. Through this programme, interns will be able to enhance their academic and technical knowledge while contributing […]

Oct 24, 2025

Appointments

VerSe Innovation Appoints Rohit Sandal as CHRO

VerSe Innovation, the parent company of leading digital platforms such as Dailyhunt and Josh appoints Rohit Sandal as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In his new role, Rohit will lead VerSe’s people strategy, culture transformation, and talent development initiatives as the company continues to scale its operations across markets and products. A Seasoned HR Leader […]

Oct 24, 2025

Appointments

BharatPe Appoints Ajit Kumar as Chief Technology Officer

BharatPe, India’s leading financial services and UPI payments platform, has announced the appointment of Ajit Kumar as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In this role, Ajit will lead the company’s technology strategy and innovation roadmap, focusing on enhancing product excellence, scalability, and reliability across BharatPe’s payments and lending platforms. His appointment marks a key […]

Oct 24, 2025

Hiring

Amazon Refutes Claims of Replacing 600,000 Jobs with Robots

Amazon has publicly dismissed a report suggesting it plans to replace 600,000 U.S. jobs with robotic automation by 2033. The report, originally published by The New York Times and widely circulated online, claimed that internal documents revealed Amazon’s intent to automate 75% of its warehouse operations, potentially eliminating hundreds of thousands of human roles. Amazon […]

Oct 24, 2025

Hiring

Tata Technologies to Increase Local Hiring in the U.S.

Tata Technologies, a leading global engineering and technology services provider, has announced plans to significantly increase local hiring in the United States. The move comes in response to recent changes in U.S. immigration policy, particularly the steep hike in H-1B visa fees introduced by the Trump administration. The company’s leadership views this shift as an […]

Oct 24, 2025

Employment

Virtual Internship in AI and Machine Learning, Apply by Oct 25

Altruisty has announced its AI and Machine Learning Virtual Internship Program, allowing students across India to gain hands-on experience in one of today’s most sought-after technology domains. The two-month internship begins immediately and welcomes applications until October 30, 2025. The program is open to students from all disciplines and has four academic credits and follows a flexible virtual format. The internship is […]

Oct 23, 2025