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Updated on: Sep 2025

Employment

TCS Announces B.Sc Ignite and Smart Hiring for Batch of

Sep 25, 2025

HCA Healthcare to Hire , Employees by

HCA Healthcare, a leading U.S.-based hospital operator, has announced plans to expand its workforce ...

Hiring

Sep 25, 2025

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Virtual Internship Full Stack Developers, Stipend ,Month

AICTE and Startcorn IT Solutions LLP have opened applications for a six-month virtual internship in ...

Employment

Sep 24, 2025

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TCS Rejects Reddit Allegations of Physical Assault by HR

Tata Consultancy Services TCS, Indias largest IT services firm, is facing controversy after a for...

Layoffs

Sep 24, 2025

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Demise

Aricell CEO Sentenced to 15 Years Over Deadly Battery Plant Fire

In a landmark ruling under South Korea’s Serious Accidents Punishment Act, the Suwon District Court has sentenced Park Soon-kwan, CEO of lithium battery manufacturer Aricell, to 15 years in prison. The sentence follows a deadly fire at the company’s Hwaseong plant in June 2024 that claimed the lives of 23 workers, including 18 foreign nationals, […]

Sep 24, 2025

Training

KFC India to Train SHI Teams in Written English by 2026

KFC India has announced a new initiative to train its speech and hearing-impaired (SHI) team members in written English comprehension. The program, launched in partnership with Atypical Advantage—a livelihood platform for persons with disabilities—aims to equip 100% of KFC India’s SHI workforce with essential English writing and reading skills by 2026. This move builds on […]

Sep 24, 2025

EPFO

EPFO Adds 21.04 Lakh Net Members in July 2025

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) recorded a net addition of 21.04 lakh members in July 2025, marking a 5.55% year-on-year increase compared to July 2024. The latest payroll data released by the Ministry of Labour and Employment highlights a continued expansion of formal employment in India, driven by job creation, increased awareness of social security […]

Sep 24, 2025

Layoffs

Ola Electric and Ride-Hailing Units Undergo Major Layoffs

Ola has undertaken a major workforce reduction, cutting its employee base by nearly 60% between April and August 2024. The company’s headcount dropped from 886 to 376 employees during this period, marking one of the most significant downsizing moves in India’s ride-hailing sector in recent years. The decision comes amid intensifying competition from rivals such […]

Sep 24, 2025

Industry

Accenture Eyes 12,000 Jobs with Proposed Campus in AP

Global professional services firm Accenture has proposed the establishment of a new campus in Andhra Pradesh, with plans to create approximately 12,000 jobs. The company has requested nearly 10 acres of land in Visakhapatnam, leveraging a state policy that offers leased land at ₹0.99 per acre to large employers committed to generating significant employment. The […]

Sep 23, 2025

Technology

India to Launch Platform for Tracking Skilled Worker Mobility

Government of India is developing a dedicated platform to monitor and facilitate the global mobility of skilled worker. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), the initiative seeks to align domestic skilling efforts with international standards and labor market needs. The platform will support mutual recognition of qualifications, certifications, and competencies with […]

Sep 23, 2025

Appointments

HONO AI Appoints Sumit Sabharwal as Chief Business Officer

HONO AI, a leading provider of AI-powered HR-tech solutions, has announced the appointment of Sumit Sabharwal as Chief Business Officer (CBO) for India and South Asia. Sumit will be responsible for driving revenue growth, expanding client relationships, and delivering value through next-generation HR technologies. This newly created role places Sumit at the helm of HONO’s […]

Sep 23, 2025

Industry

Infosys Had 3.3% of Workforce on H-1B Visas in 2024

In 2024, Infosys had 3.3% of its total workforce employed under the H-1B visa program, the highest among major Indian IT firms. This figure, sourced from industry estimates by Jefferies, underscores the company’s continued reliance on U.S.-based skilled foreign workers to support its global delivery model. While Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) had a lower H-1B […]

Sep 23, 2025

Employment

Shell Offers 4-Week AI Internship, 3000 Positions Apply by Sept 30

Edunet Foundation, in collaboration with Shell, has announced a 4-week virtual internship program focused on Artificial Intelligence AI), offering engineering students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge technologies. The internship, part of the Skills4Future AICTE initiative, aims to empower students with practical skills and industry exposure. About the Program Starting immediately, the […]

Sep 23, 2025

Industry

TCS to Announce Q2 FY26 Results on October 9

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, has confirmed that its Board of Directors will meet on Thursday, October 9, 2025, to approve and take on record the audited financial results for the second quarter and six-month period ending September 30, 2025. The meeting will also consider the declaration of a second interim […]

Sep 23, 2025

Appointments

Intas Pharmaceuticals Appoints Ajay Tiwari as President – HR

Intas Pharmaceuticals, one of India’s leading pharmaceutical companies, has appointed Ajay Tiwari as President-Human Resources. With close to three decades of experience across diverse industries, Ajay is set to play a pivotal role in driving people strategy, leadership development, and organizational transformation at Intas. In his new role, he is expected to focus on advancing […]

Sep 23, 2025

Appointments

Cognizant Appoints Thirumala Arohi as Chief Learning Officer

Cognizant Technology Solutions has appointed Thirumala (Thiru) Arohi as its first-ever Chief Learning Officer (CLO), marking a strategic move to deepen its commitment to enterprise learning and workforce transformation. Thirumala joins Cognizant from Infosys, where he served as Executive Vice President and Head of Education, Training & Assessment, and Learning Platforms. He brings over three […]

Sep 23, 2025