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Wipro Held Liable for Damaging Ex-Employees Reputation

The Delhi High Court recently ordered Wipro to pay Rs lakh in damages to a former employee. The ca...

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NPS vs UPS Which Pension Scheme Suits Your Retirement?

As the September deadline approaches, central government employees face a pivotal decision wheth...

EPFO

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Novartis Appoints Jonas as Head of People Services Soln.

Novartis has named Jonas Prasanna as the new Head of People Services amp Solutions PSampS for ...

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Bank of Baroda Manager Dies by Suicide, Cites Work Pressure

A senior manager at the Bank of Baroda died by suicide on the bank’s premises late on July 17, 2025. The deceased, identified as Shiv Shankar Mitra, 52, was serving as Chief Manager at the branch and had recently submitted his resignation citing health issues and excessive work pressure. Sequence of Events Leading to the […]

Two Months Free Virtual Internship for Software Engineers

TechieHelp is inviting students across India to apply for its virtual internship program for Full Stack Developer Software Engineers. This opportunity is designed for those who want real experience in web development using tools and technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Node.js, MongoDB, Firebase, and more. Interns will get to work on live projects and […]

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KPMG, DUT, and UNESCO Mentor 200+ Youth for Career Success

In a collaborative effort to bridge the gap between education and employment, KPMG South Africa, Durban University of Technology (DUT), and UNESCO have successfully equipped more than 200 students with essential workplace skills. The initiative, delivered through UNESCO’s Global Skills Academy (GSA), forms part of KPMG’s global commitment to economically empower 10 million disadvantaged youth […]

Meta Reveals 44-Member Superintelligence Team

Meta has unveiled the names of 44 individuals selected for its newly formed Superintelligence Team, a high-profile initiative aimed at advancing artificial general intelligence (AGI). Meta assembled the team through an aggressive global recruitment strategy. It includes only two Indian-origin researchers—Trapit Bansal and Hammad Syed—underscoring the team’s international scope and the competitive nature of its […]

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Labour Ministry Notifies Relaxed EDLI Criteria for Family Benefits

Ministry of Labour and Employment has formally notified relaxed eligibility criteria for Employees’ Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) scheme under Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). The Central Board of Trustees approved these changes in February 2025, and they were officially notified on July 18. They aim to strengthen financial protection for families of deceased employees, especially […]

Partnership

Taxmann and EY India Launch AI Platform

Taxmann, India’s leading publisher of tax and legal content, has partnered with EY India to launch Taxmann.AI, an artificial intelligence-powered platform designed to assist tax and legal professionals with research, document analysis, and drafting. The platform, unveiled on July 18, 2025, marks a significant step in digitizing India’s complex tax ecosystem and aims to improve […]

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Maharashtra Forms Task Force to Study Office Timings

Maharashtra government has initiated a pilot program to test staggered office timings and explore alternative transport solutions across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The move was prompted by a tragic incident in June 2025, where five commuters died after falling from an overcrowded train between Mumbra and Diva stations. This led to renewed urgency in […]

Dell Internal Survey Reveals Declining Employee Satisfaction

Dell Technologies is facing growing internal dissatisfaction, according to its latest annual employee engagement survey, “Tell Dell.” The results show a significant drop in employee satisfaction for the second consecutive year, even as managers continue to receive strong approval ratings. The findings reveal a complex workplace sentiment influenced by return-to-office mandates, layoffs, and shifting company […]

Goldman Sachs Launches Career Mobility Program

Goldman Sachs has unveiled a new internal initiative aimed at retaining junior bankers amid rising competition from private equity firms. The program, announced via an internal memo by Dan Dees, co-head of the firm’s global banking and markets unit, offers select analysts a structured career path that begins in investment banking and transitions into the […]

Wipro rolls out 200+ AI Agents across functions; HR, Finance, legal

At Wipro 79th Annual General Meeting, Chairman Rishad Premji shared how the company is leaning heavily into artificial intelligence to shape its future. With its 80th year coming up, Wipro is placing AI—especially agent-based systems—at the center of both internal operations and client solutions. AI Now Core to Wipro’s Daily Work More than 200 AI […]

Virtual Internship on AI, ML, Python, UI/UX Design, Apply by Jul 23

This six-week virtual internship is for students who want to build real skills in today’s most in-demand tech areas. The program covers Web Development, Data Analytics, UI/UX Design, Python Programming, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence. Students will get hands-on tasks and take part in guided projects. They’ll also work on real assignments that reflect what’s […]

Hiring

HCLTech Intensifies Focus on Specialised Talent Hiring

HCLTech, India’s third-largest IT services company, has sharpened its recruitment strategy for FY26 by prioritising specialised talent across high-demand domains such as artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, digital engineering, and enterprise technology. The company is offering significantly higher compensation packages—up to four times more than standard fresher salaries—for candidates who meet its premium skill criteria. This […]