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Updated on: Nov 2025

Employment

ONGC Invites Applications for Apprenticeship, Apply by Nov

Nov 9, 2025

Panasonic India Chairman Steps Down After -Year Stint

Manish Sharma, the long-standing Chairman of Panasonic Life Solutions India PLSIND, has resigned f...

Movement

Nov 8, 2025

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Microsoft Pledges to Train Million UAE Residents in AI by

Microsoft has significantly expanded its commitment to the UAEs digital transformation, annou...

Training

Nov 8, 2025

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Govt offers SBM Internship with Stipend , per month

In a significant step toward strengthening the Swachh Bharat Mission SBM at the grassroots level, ...

Employment

Nov 8, 2025

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Press Release

Finance Minister urges public sector banks to change HR policies

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has issued a strong directive to Public Sector Banks (PSBs), urging them to fundamentally reform their Human Resources (HR) policies to ensure that branch-level staff are proficient in the local language of the region they serve. The Minister stated that this change is crucial for deepening customer connection, fostering financial inclusion, […]

Nov 8, 2025

Labour Law

Karnataka Mandates 5% Disabled Quota in Private Jobs

Karnataka Labour Department is preparing a comprehensive Bill to mandate up to a 5% job reservation for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in private sector companies across the state. If enacted, this legislation will make Karnataka the first state in India to legally enforce such a quota in private employment, shifting the current paradigm from voluntary […]

Nov 8, 2025

Work Model

JPMorgan CEO Predicts 3.5-Day Workweek Within Decades

Jamie Dimon, the Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, the largest bank in the United States, has made a bold prediction that the global workforce, particularly in the developed world, will transition to a 3.5-day workweek within the next 20 to 40 years, driven primarily by the advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI). Jamie made the remarks at […]

Nov 8, 2025

Appointments

Sonika Shukla Joins Outlook Publishing Group as Head – HR

Outlook Publishing Group has appointed Sonika Shukla as Head – Human Resources, marking a significant addition to its leadership team. Sonika boasts 19 years of HR leadership experience spanning print, digital, and broadcast media. Prior to this, she worked at ThePrint, where she played a key role in shaping people and culture strategies aligned with […]

Nov 8, 2025

Layoffs

IBM to Cut 2,700 Jobs Amid Expanding Wave of Tech Layoffs

The global technology sector is facing yet another wave of job cuts as IBM becomes the latest major company to announce layoffs. The tech giant revealed plans to cut around 2,700 positions — roughly 1% of its worldwide workforce — as part of an ongoing restructuring initiative aimed at improving efficiency and aligning with new […]

Nov 8, 2025

Partnership

DGT and Autodesk Partner to Digitally Upskill Vocational Trainers

Directorate General of Training (DGT) under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Autodesk, a global leader in design and make technology. The partnership was formalized on November 6, 2025, in the presence of senior officials from MSDE and Autodesk, including Debashree Mukherjee, Secretary, MSDE, and […]

Nov 7, 2025

Employment

Virtual Internship in Python, AI, ML, Data Science; Apply by Nov 13

AICTE and Robokwik.com have announced a Virtual Internship Program offering opportunities in Python, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Data Science, Java, and Website Development. The program is open to candidates across India and is set to begin immediately. Applications close on 13th November 2025, and the internship runs for two months with one academic […]

Nov 7, 2025

Appointments

Britannia Industries appoints Rakshit Hargave from Birla Opus CEO

Britannia Industries has appointed Rakshit Hargave as its new Chief Executive Officer and additional Whole‑time Director for a five‑year term starting December 15, 2025, pending shareholder approval. The board stated that the move underscores its intent to drive sustained growth and enhance competitiveness amid rapid changes in the FMCG landscape. Hargave is currently working as […]

Nov 7, 2025

Technology

New Microsoft Feature Lets Staff Flag Product Misuse

Microsoft has launched a new internal reporting mechanism called Trusted Technology Review, designed to allow employees to confidentially raise concerns about the ethical use and deployment of the company’s technologies. Microsoft integrated the feature into its existing Integrity Portal and announced it through an internal memo from President Brad Smith on November 5, 2025. This […]

Nov 7, 2025

Labour Law

UP Factories Act Enforced: Daily Work Hours Extended to 12

Uttar Pradesh Factories (Amendment) Act has officially come into force following President Droupadi Murmu’s assent, enabling the state government to extend the maximum daily working hours in factories to 12 hours, up from the previous limit of 9 hours. The legislation, notified on November 4, 2025, is part of the state’s broader push to enhance […]

Nov 6, 2025

EPFO

Delhi HC Makes EPF Mandatory for Foreign Workers in India

In a significant judgment with wide-ranging implications for multinational companies and foreign professionals, the Delhi High Court has upheld the mandatory inclusion of international workers under the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) scheme in India. The ruling, delivered by a bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela, validates two central government […]

Nov 6, 2025

Layoffs

Porter Lays Off 300–350 Employees in Restructuring Move

Bengaluru-based logistics startup Porter has laid off approximately 300 to 350 employees, representing nearly 18% of its workforce, as part of a one-time restructuring initiative. The decision, confirmed by the company on November 5, 2025, is aimed at reducing costs, eliminating redundancies, and preparing for a potential initial public offering (IPO). Porter Strategic Realignment and […]

Nov 6, 2025