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Updated on: Jul 2025

Layoffs

Intel to Cut , Jobs in as Part of Strategic Overhaul

Jul 25, 2025

Government Reports Steady Rise in Employment Across Sectors

Government of India, through a press release dated July , has reported a significant increase...

Employment

Jul 25, 2025

Minimum Pension Under EPS- Raised to ,?

Government of India has received formal representations from trade unions, pensioners associations,...

EPFO

Jul 25, 2025

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Tata Technologies Appoints Nandini as Head HRBP and Culture

Tata Technologies, a global product engineering and digital services firm, has appointed Nandini Pai...

Appointments

Jul 24, 2025

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Appointments

Persistent Systems Appoints Rajiv Naithani as Chief People Officer

Persistent Systems, a global digital engineering and enterprise modernization firm, has announced the appointment of Rajiv Naithani as its Chief People Officer (CPO), effective August 1, 2025. This transition follows the retirement of Yogesh Patgaonkar, who will step down on July 31, 2025, after serving in the role for over three years. The leadership change […]

Jul 24, 2025

Event

Government Offices in Odisha to Host Women’s Safety Workshops

Government of Odisha has announced a comprehensive plan to conduct orientation programmes on women’s safety at workplaces across various government offices. The initiative aims to raise awareness about the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (PoSH Act) and foster a culture of mutual respect, dignity, and zero tolerance toward […]

Jul 24, 2025

Compensation

Software Engineers at Amazon Earn Up to ₹2.27 Crore

Amazon 2025 salary disclosures, based on publicly available H-1B visa filings and internal compensation data, offer a detailed look into how the tech giant pays its global workforce. With a headcount of approximately 1.6 million employees worldwide, including 11,300 foreign workers hired in Q1 2025 alone, Amazon continues to attract top-tier talent with competitive pay […]

Jul 24, 2025

Technology

Government Launches AI for India 2.0 to Democratize AI Education

On July 15, 2023, coinciding with World Youth Skills Day, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) launched the AI for India 2.0 Programme, a free online training initiative aimed at equipping India’s youth with foundational skills in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). The programme is a joint effort between Skill India […]

Jul 24, 2025

Employment

IBM Offers Virtual Internship, 5000 Positions – Deadline July 31

Students looking to boost their skills in tech can now apply for the FWD Virtual Internship with IBM SkillsBuild, organized by the Edunet Foundation. This program gives college students a chance to gain real-world experience in Frontend Web Development (FWD). The last date to apply is July 31, and with 5,000 seats available, students are […]

Jul 24, 2025

Work Model

Bengaluru Officials Propose WFH Wednesdays for IT Workers

Bengaluru Outer Ring Road (ORR), home to over 500 IT and tech companies, continues to face severe traffic congestion, especially during peak hours between 9 and 10 am. In response, city officials—including representatives from the BBMP, BMTC, and Bengaluru Traffic Police—have proposed a set of coordinated measures aimed at reducing vehicular load and improving commute […]

Jul 24, 2025

Employment

India’s Labour Ministry Challenges Reuters’ Jobless Data Claims

A recent Reuters article dated July 22, 2025, titled “Official India jobless data is not accurate, say top independent economists”, has drawn sharp criticism from the Indian government and statistical experts. The article, based on a perception-driven poll of 50 unnamed economists, claims that India’s official unemployment rate—reported at 5.6% in June—is significantly understated, with […]

Jul 24, 2025

Industry

Infosys Q1FY26: Attrition Stable, Freshers to Drive Hiring Plans

Infosys reported a 13.3% year-on-year (YoY) increase in net profit for Q1FY26, reaching ₹6,921 crore, compared to ₹6,106 crore in Q1FY25. Revenue from operations rose 7% YoY to ₹42,279 crore, up from ₹39,518 crore in the same quarter last year. Sequentially, however, net profit declined by 13.2% from ₹7,975 crore in Q4FY25. Operating margin remained […]

Jul 23, 2025

Hiring

AI Tools Drive 45% Surge in LinkedIn Job Applications in 2025

LinkedIn has reported a dramatic 45% surge with AI in job applications over the past year, with the platform now processing 11,000 applications per minute. This spike is largely attributed to the widespread adoption of AI tools such as ChatGPT, resume bots, and automated job application agents, which have reshaped how candidates engage with the […]

Jul 23, 2025

Partnership

EY Partners with Daikin to Establish Digital and AI-Focused GCC

Japanese air-conditioning giant Daikin Industries has launched a Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Gurugram, India, in partnership with EY. Named the Daikin Innovation and Services Hub, the facility is designed to build advanced capabilities in information technology, digital services, data management, finance, and artificial intelligence (AI). The centre will initially employ around 700 professionals, with […]

Jul 23, 2025

Appointments

JK Lakshmi Cement Appoints Anil Verma as Head of HR

JK Lakshmi Cement, a flagship company of the JK Organisation, has appointed Anil Verma as Head – Human Resources. Anil brings with him nearly three decades of experience in human resource management, particularly within the manufacturing and infrastructure sectors. His appointment is expected to bolster the company’s HR capabilities as it navigates a dynamic business […]

Jul 23, 2025

Employment

PwC India Gurugram Office to House 1,200 Employees

PwC India has inaugurated a new office in Gurugram’s DLF Downtown 4, marking its sixth facility in the National Capital Region (NCR). Spanning 125,000 square feet, the state-of-the-art workspace is designed to accommodate over 1,200 professionals. This expansion is part of the firm’s broader strategy to strengthen its presence in North India and meet growing […]

Jul 23, 2025