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Updated on: Nov 2025
IndusInd Bank Initiates Salary Clawback Amid Fraud Probes
Compensation

IndusInd Bank Initiates Salary Clawback Amid Fraud Probes

IndusInd Bank has initiated a process to claw back salaries, bonuses, and stock options previously paid to its former Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Sumant Kathpalia, and former Deputy CEO, Arun Khurana. The move follows an internal review that flagged significant misconduct and accounting misreporting by the two top officials, which led to a substantial financial loss for […]

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Gameskraft Layoffs 400-Plus Amid GST and Regulatory Storm
Layoffs

Gameskraft Layoffs 400-Plus Amid GST and Regulatory Storm

Gameskraft Technologies, one of India’s most prominent real-money gaming (RMG) companies, has undertaken a sweeping organizational restructuring that has resulted in the layoff of over 400 employees, or more than half of its approximately 600-strong workforce. The move marks one of the most severe downsizing exercises in India’s gaming sector, triggered primarily by a dual crisis: […]

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59% of Companies Now Use Skill-First Hiring, Report Finds
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59% of Companies Now Use Skill-First Hiring, Report Finds

The era of resume-based hiring is rapidly giving way to a new, merit-based approach, according to the 2025 Skill-First Hiring Report released by Equip, an AI-powered skill assessment platform. The report highlights a dramatic acceleration in the adoption of “skill-first” strategies, which prioritize real-world competency over traditional credentials. The data reveals that the adoption of skill-first hiring […]

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MapmyIndia Mappls to Build Survey of India’s Geo-Platform
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MapmyIndia Mappls to Build Survey of India’s Geo-Platform

MapmyIndia Mappls (C.E. Info Systems Ltd.), India’s leading advanced digital maps and deep-tech company, has significantly expanded its footprint in the government and public sector by announcing two major partnerships with organizations of immense national importance: the Survey of India (SoI) and the Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL). These new client acquisitions, alongside the existing Delhi Metro Rail Corporation […]

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IBM SkillsBuild: AI, Machine Learning Internship, Apply Today
Employment

IBM SkillsBuild: AI, Machine Learning Internship, Apply Today

Edunet Foundation, in collaboration with IBM SkillsBuild, has announced the launch of its six-week Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AIML) Internship for the November 2025 batch. Open to students across India, the program aims to equip learners with industry-ready skills and practical exposure in emerging technologies. A Collaborative Learning Experience The internship offers a transformative […]

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TCS Deepens Long-Term Partnership with Morrisons
Partnership

TCS Deepens Long-Term Partnership with Morrisons

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has renewed and expanded its decade-long collaboration with UK supermarket giant Morrisons to power the next stage of its digital transformation. The renewed agreement focuses on enhancing customer experiences across 500 stores and online platforms, embedding AI and automation tools at the heart of Morrisons’ operations. As the country’s fifth-largest supermarket […]

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India’s Urban Unemployment Falls to 5.2%; Women’s LFPR Jumps
Employment

India’s Urban Unemployment Falls to 5.2%; Women’s LFPR Jumps

India’s labour market showed encouraging signs of recovery in unemployment and structural improvement in the July-September quarter of 2025. Data released by the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), part of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), indicates that the unemployment rate (UR) for persons aged 15 years and above in urban areas eased to 5.2% during […]

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BoAt Attrition Hits 34% Ahead of Downsized ₹1,500 Cr IPO
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BoAt Attrition Hits 34% Ahead of Downsized ₹1,500 Cr IPO

As consumer electronics giant Imagine Marketing, the parent company of the popular audio and wearables brand BoAt, cruises toward its highly anticipated Initial Public Offering (IPO), the internal stability of the organization is facing intense scrutiny. The company’s updated Draft Red Herring Prospectus (UDRHP), filed with the market regulator, has revealed a sharply rising employee attrition rate, […]

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How Ericsson Used Analytics to Retain 45% of its Talent
Employment

How Ericsson Used Analytics to Retain 45% of its Talent

Telecommunications giant Ericsson is setting a new benchmark in global talent management, successfully filling nearly 45% of all open positions through its internal workforce. This landmark achievement is the direct result of a decade-long transformation that has reshaped Ericsson’s Human Resources function from an administrative unit into a strategic, data-driven business partner leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and deep analytics. […]

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Diageo Appoints Former Tesco Chief Dave Lewis as CEO
Appointments

Diageo Appoints Former Tesco Chief Dave Lewis as CEO

In a significant leadership move, Diageo has announced the appointment of Dave Lewis, former CEO of Tesco, as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective in 2026. Lewis will be responsible for steering the global beverage giant — known for brands like Johnnie Walker and Guinness — through a crucial turnaround phase following the company’s recent […]

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EPFO Simplifies Merging Multiple PF Accounts into One UAN
EPFO

EPFO Simplifies Merging Multiple PF Accounts into One UAN

For millions of Indian professionals, job mobility often leads to a common administrative headache: managing multiple EPFO accounts. While the Universal Account Number (UAN) is intended to be a single, permanent identifier throughout an employee’s career, clerical errors or the employee’s failure to disclose the existing UAN can often result in multiple PF Member IDs […]

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IndusInd Bank Appoints Amitabh Kumar Singh as CHRO
Appointments

IndusInd Bank Appoints Amitabh Kumar Singh as CHRO

Private sector lender IndusInd Bank has announced the appointment of Amitabh Kumar Singh as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective November 10, 2025. Amitabh will also be a part of the bank’s senior management team, playing a crucial role in shaping the organization’s people strategy and supporting its next phase of growth. A […]

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