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Updated on: Apr 2026
Cognizant to Reinstate Employee Sacked via Access Card Block
Employment

Cognizant to Reinstate Employee Sacked via Access Card Block

In a landmark ruling for employee rights within the Indian IT sector, the Madras High Court has dismissed a writ petition filed by Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTS). The court upheld an appellate authority’s order to reinstate an employee who was “abruptly” terminated after 18 years of service. Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy, presiding over the case on April 3, […]

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1,000 Workers Behind Noida Airport Face Job Cuts
Employment

1,000 Workers Behind Noida Airport Face Job Cuts

Following its formal inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 28, 2026, the Noida International Airport (NIA) is preparing for commercial operations. However, the celebratory atmosphere is tempered by a growing crisis among the workforce that built it. Over 1,000 contractual workers now face imminent job losses as Phase 1 construction concludes and the […]

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Is Your PAN Card Outdated? Know the New PAN 2.0 Upgrade
Employment

Is Your PAN Card Outdated? Know the New PAN 2.0 Upgrade

The start of the 2026-27 fiscal year marks a major overhaul for the Permanent Account Number (PAN Card) system in India. Coinciding with the implementation of the Income Tax Act, 2025, the government has introduced “PAN 2.0,” featuring a digital-first approach, stricter documentation, and revised transaction thresholds that every taxpayer must navigate to remain compliant. PAN […]

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Vedanta Hires 75 Transgender Employees in Bold Diversity Push
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Vedanta Hires 75 Transgender Employees in Bold Diversity Push

Vedanta Limited has announced the successful integration of 75 transgender employees across its global operations. Released ahead of the International Transgender Day of Visibility 2026, the report highlights a strategic shift from symbolic hiring to the full-scale inclusion of transgender professionals in mainstream technical and corporate roles. Mainstreaming Inclusion in Heavy Industry Historically, heavy industries […]

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Iran–US–Israel War; IT Hiring Drops, India Job Market Feels Heat
Employment

Iran–US–Israel War; IT Hiring Drops, India Job Market Feels Heat

The war between Iran, United States, and Israel is no longer just a political issue. It is now affecting the global economy, including the IT sector. Higher oil prices, supply problems, and uncertainty are making companies rethink spending and growth plans. For IT companies, the first impact is a drop in non-essential spending. Big Indian […]

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Surat Gas Crisis: Why 1 in 3 Migrant Workers are Fleeing the Textile Hub
Employment

Surat Gas Crisis: Why 1 in 3 Migrant Workers are Fleeing the Textile Hub

A severe cooking gas crisis triggered by geopolitical tensions in West Asia has sparked a mass exodus of migrant laborers from Surat, India’s prominent textile hub. Thousands of workers, primarily from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Odisha, are crowding railway stations like Udhna to return to their native villages. While industrial work remains available, the inability […]

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Infosys Launches Springboard Virtual Internship 7.0, Register by March 31
Employment

Infosys Launches Springboard Virtual Internship 7.0, Register by March 31

Infosys has launched Springboard Virtual Internship 7.0 as part of its digital learning program for the 2027, 2026, and 2025 batches. The goal is to help students and early-career professionals build digital skills needed for jobs. About the Internship This Internship is available on the Infosys Springboard platform. It gives learners a chance to work […]

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Why JPMorgan is Watching When Junior Bankers Log On and Off
Employment

Why JPMorgan is Watching When Junior Bankers Log On and Off

JPMorgan Chase has launched a new internal system to track the working hours of its junior bankers, marking a shift toward data-driven oversight of employee wellbeing. This initiative follows increasing scrutiny of the high-pressure culture within Wall Street’s investment banking divisions, where grueling schedules often exceed 80 to 100 hours per week. Data-Driven Intervention The […]

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Oracle Launches New Internship Program for Early Talent Markets
Employment

Oracle Launches New Internship Program for Early Talent Markets

Oracle Corporation has opened applications for a global student/internship role as part of its broader push to strengthen early talent pipelines across emerging markets. The position, listed under Job Identification 327682, is targeted at candidates with 0 to 2+ years of experience and is designed for individuals currently enrolled in secondary-level educational programs outside the […]

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Accenture Expands Footprint in Noida with Massive New Office Space
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Accenture Expands Footprint in Noida with Massive New Office Space

Global professional services firm Accenture in India has expanded its footprint in Noida by opening a new office at Sector 132. The company has leased approximately 1.65 lakh square feet of managed workspace from Onward Workspaces, reinforcing the growing demand for flexible and scalable office solutions. The office is located at the ‘Ace Capitol’ centre […]

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Three-Month Virtual HR Internship Program Across India
Employment

Three-Month Virtual HR Internship Program Across India

Program Overview AICTE and Blend Vidya EdTech have announced a Virtual HR Internship Program aimed at nurturing aspiring HR professionals across India. This three-month internship, starting immediately, is designed to offer practical exposure to human resource functions in a fast-growing edtech environment. With a focus on experiential learning, the program enables interns to actively contribute […]

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Cisco Opens Machine Learning Internship Opportunities in India
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Cisco Opens Machine Learning Internship Opportunities in India

Cisco Systems has announced possible openings for its Machine Learning Internship program in India. The company is building a pool of candidates and will reach out when roles become available. Overview of the Internship At Cisco, AI is a key part of how the company builds products in areas like collaboration, networking, security, and observability. […]

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