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Updated on: Oct 2025

Industry

Google Flags Over Victims in Oracle-Linked Cyberattack

Oct 10, 2025

Birlasoft Appoints Komal Jain as CEO Americas

Birlasoft Ltd, part of the multibillion-dollar CKA Birla Group, has announced the appointment of Kom...

Appointments

Oct 10, 2025

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Bira Faces Internal Revolt as Employees Call for CEO Exit

Over employees of B Beverages, the company behind Bira craft beer, have submitted a formal p...

Industry

Oct 10, 2025

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One Remote Day Now Equals a Full Week at Google

Google has updated its Work From Anywhere WFA policy, significantly tightening the rules around re...

Work Model

Oct 10, 2025

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Industry

TCS Headcount Falls by 19,755 in Q2 FY26

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) reported a net reduction of 19,755 employees in Q2 FY26, marking one of the sharpest quarterly workforce contractions in its history. The decline comes amid a broader restructuring initiative and strategic workforce realignment. TCS Workforce Reduction Exceeds Initial Estimates As of September 30, 2025, TCS reported a total headcount of 5,93,314 […]

Oct 10, 2025

Employment

AICTE Offers Digital Marketing Internship, Stipend- Rs. 5000/month

AICTE and Playbees Technologies have announced a part-time internship opportunity for the role of Digital Marketing Internship, aimed at individuals passionate about digital media, advertising, and brand engagement. The three-month program offers hands-on experience in executing multi-platform marketing campaigns across India. About the Role The selected interns will assist in developing and implementing digital marketing […]

Oct 9, 2025

Industry

TCS Q2 FY26 Results: Revenue Rises, Headcount Stable

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) announced its financial results for the second quarter of FY26 on October 9, 2025. The company reported modest growth in revenue and profit, a stable headcount, and a continued focus on operational efficiency amid global demand uncertainties. TCS declared a second interim dividend of ₹11 per equity share. The dividend will […]

Oct 9, 2025

Appointments

Godrej Capital Appoints Shuchi Aroraa as Head – HR

Godrej Capital has appointed Shuchi Aroraa as Head of Human Resources, and she will report to CHRO, Godrej Capital. Prior to joining Godrej Capital, Shuchi Aroraa served as Senior Vice President – HR Consultant at HSBC, where she led strategic HR initiatives and large-scale transformation projects. Her tenure at HSBC also included a role as […]

Oct 9, 2025

Industry

Tata Trusts Divided Over Board Appointments and Leadership

A governance dispute has erupted within Tata Trusts, the philanthropic arm that controls 66% of Tata Sons, exposing a deepening power struggle among trustees. The conflict, which began in September 2025, centers on board nominations and transparency, and has prompted intervention from senior government officials. Disagreement Over Board Reappointments The dispute surfaced during a trustee […]

Oct 9, 2025

Training

MGRDPR University Partners with Infosys to Boost Digital Skills

Mahatma Gandhi Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (MGRDPR) University in Gadag has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Infosys to promote digital literacy and future-ready skills among rural students. The collaboration is part of Infosys’ ESG Vision 2030 and aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry. The MoU was formally exchanged in […]

Oct 9, 2025

Appointments

Worley elevates Aanchal as Senior People Director, HR Head-India

Worley elevates Aanchal Singh to Senior People Director & India HR Head, marking a key milestone in her distinguished HR career of nearly two decades. In this new role, Aanchal will spearhead Worley India’s human resources strategy, overseeing a diverse workforce of over 7,000 employees across engineering and consulting operations. Her focus will be on […]

Oct 9, 2025

Labour Law

Coal Workers May Get Improved Pension and Insurance

Ministry of Coal has proposed a new legislation—the Coal Mines Employees’ Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill, 2025—to overhaul the existing social security framework for coal workers. The bill seeks to replace the 77-year-old Coal Mines Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1948. It also aims to align coal sector social security with contemporary labour […]

Oct 9, 2025

Appointments

Garima Singh Joins Coforge as Deputy Chief People Officer

Coforge has appointed Garima Singh as Deputy Chief People Officer, marking a significant addition to its global leadership team. With over two decades of experience spanning technology, digital transformation, and strategic HR leadership, Garima will play a pivotal role in shaping Coforge’s global people agenda. Based in New York City Metropolitan Area, she will lead […]

Oct 9, 2025

Survey & Report

Leadership Equality at Risk as AI Perceived as Masculine

A new global study by the Capgemini Research Institute has raised concerns that gender bias in perceptions of future-facing skills—particularly artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and data analysis—could reinforce and widen the leadership gender gap. Despite growing confidence among women leaders and broader recognition of their effectiveness, persistent stereotypes around technical competencies threaten to undermine progress […]

Oct 9, 2025

Appointments

Zepto Appoints Sneha Arora as Chief Human Resources Officer

Zepto appoints Sneha Arora as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), reinforcing the company’s focus on a robust talent strategy and enhanced employee engagement. In her new role at Zepto, she will spearhead the company’s HR strategy, drive initiatives to enhance employee experience, and foster a culture aligned with Zepto’s rapid growth. She will also […]

Oct 8, 2025

Technology

Citigroup Mandates AI Prompt Training for 175,000 Employees

Citigroup has launched a mandatory AI training program for 175,000 employees worldwide, aimed at improving prompt-writing skills for generative AI tools. The initiative reflects the bank’s broader strategy to embed AI into daily operations and enhance productivity through smarter, faster digital workflows. Citigroup Training Designed to Improve Prompting Capabilities The training module, titled “Asking Smart […]

Oct 8, 2025