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Updated on: Dec 2025
Amazon Slashes 370 Technical Roles at European HQ
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Amazon Slashes 370 Technical Roles at European HQ

E-commerce giant Amazon has confirmed it will slash 370 positions at its European headquarters in Luxembourg. This decision, finalized in mid-December 2025, represents approximately 8.5% of its 4,370-strong workforce in the Grand Duchy. The layoffs are the largest single corporate redundancy the country has seen in two decades, signaling a stark shift in the relationship […]

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Delhi Implements Mandatory 50% Work-From-Home Order
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Delhi Implements Mandatory 50% Work-From-Home Order

As the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi continues to choke under a “Severe Plus” air quality category, the state government has officially enforced a mandatory 50% work-from-home (WFH) policy for both public and private sectors. The directive, announced by Environment and Labour officials, is part of the emergency measures under the Graded Response Action […]

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LNJ Bhilwara Group Appoints Basant Jain as JMD & CEO, Bhilwara Energy
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LNJ Bhilwara Group Appoints Basant Jain as JMD & CEO, Bhilwara Energy

LNJ Bhilwara Group, one of India’s leading diversified industrial conglomerates, has announced the appointment of Basant Jain as Joint Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Bhilwara Energy Limited (BEL) and its subsidiaries. BEL is the Group’s clean energy and greentech business platform, anchoring its renewable power and sustainability initiatives. In his new role, Basant […]

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GCCs Are Outpacing IT Firms in Hiring by 4X
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GCCs Are Outpacing IT Firms in Hiring by 4X

India’s technology employment sector is undergoing its most profound transformation in a decade, characterized by the rapid emergence of Global Capability Centers (GCCs) as the country’s primary engine for net new job creation. Recent data indicates a tectonic shift, with GCCs—captive centers owned by multinational corporations—recruiting technology professionals at a rate four times faster than […]

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Casagrand Rewards Another 800 Employees with Singapore Trip
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Casagrand Rewards Another 800 Employees with Singapore Trip

Casagrand, the Chennai-based real estate powerhouse, reaffirmed its employee-first philosophy by announcing its second major international reward trip in quick succession. Following a recent 1,000-employee trip to London, a massive batch of 800 staff is now heading to Singapore for a week-long, fully sponsored vacation. This initiative, part of the annual ‘Profit Share Bonanza,’ underscores […]

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Indian Army Internship, Daily Stipend ₹1,000: Apply by Dec 21
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Indian Army Internship, Daily Stipend ₹1,000: Apply by Dec 21

The Indian Army has opened applications for the Indian Army Internship Programme (IAIP) 2025, a technology-driven initiative designed for engineering students and research scholars. Branded “Beyond Silos, Beyond Limits,” the programme offers hands-on exposure to live defence technology projects in secure, mission-critical environments. Selected interns will receive a stipend of ₹1,000 per day. Programme Overview […]

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Biocon Biologics Appoints Deepak Dobriyal as Global Head – Talent & HR Transformation
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Biocon Biologics Appoints Deepak Dobriyal as Global Head – Talent & HR Transformation

Biocon Biologics, a leading global biosimilars organization and a key subsidiary of Biocon, has strategically appointed Deepak Dobriyal as its Global Head of Talent and HR Transformation. Deepak brings nearly three decades of distinguished experience in human resources across global technology and services firms. This background provides the necessary leadership to drive organizational agility. His […]

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Hexaware appoints Raghu Mocherla as SVP Digital & Software
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Hexaware appoints Raghu Mocherla as SVP Digital & Software

Hexaware Technologies, a global provider of IT services and technology solutions, has announced the appointment of Raghu Mocherla as Senior Vice President – Digital & Software. In this role, Raghu will lead the Cyber-Physical Software and Systems portfolio within Hexaware’s Digital & Software (D&S) business unit. He will be responsible for shaping strategy, expanding the […]

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GlobalLogic Appoints Vikas Kaul as Chief People Officer
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GlobalLogic Appoints Vikas Kaul as Chief People Officer

GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group company and a leading digital engineering partner, has appointed Vikas Kaul as Chief People Officer (CPO). In this role, he will lead the company’s global people and culture agenda, aligning talent strategy with growth priorities and advancing its transformation into an AI-powered digital engineering organization. Vikas will focus on building a […]

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US Government Launches 2-Year Tech Specialist Hiring Drive
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US Government Launches 2-Year Tech Specialist Hiring Drive

The U.S. federal government has initiated an aggressive, two-year nationwide hiring campaign aimed at attracting a new generation of technological talent into public service. This concerted effort, often referred to as the “Federal Tech Force,” is a crucial component of the administration’s broader digital modernization strategy. Recognizing the gap between private sector innovation and government […]

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1.22 Lakh Central Government Employees Choose UPS
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1.22 Lakh Central Government Employees Choose UPS

A staggering 1.22 lakh Central government employees have formally opted to switch from the National Pension System (NPS) to the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), utilizing a special one-time option provided by the government. This mass migration, which involves over 122,000 employees, highlights the strong preference among a specific cohort of the workforce for the assured, […]

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McKinsey Plans Massive Job Cuts in Support Functions
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McKinsey Plans Massive Job Cuts in Support Functions

McKinsey & Company, the world’s most prestigious management consulting firm, is embarking on one of its largest job reduction efforts in history, targeting non-client-facing support roles globally. The move, part of a major internal streamlining effort known internally as ‘Project Magnolia,’ is reportedly intended to centralize and reorganize how the firm manages its vast back-office […]

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