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Updated on: Sep 2025

Employment

TCS Employee Alleges Physical Assault by HR After Termination

Sep 23, 2025

MG Motor Sets Diversity Benchmark in Automotive Manufacturing

MG Motor Indias Halol plant in Gujarat is quietly redefining gender roles in automotive manufacturi...

Industry

Sep 23, 2025

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Himachal Pradesh Approves Major Recruitment Drive

Himachal Pradesh government has approved the recruitment of more than , youth in the Himachal Pr...

Hiring

Sep 22, 2025

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Cognizant Leans on Local Hiring to Navigate H-B Fee Hike

Following the U.S. administrations decision to impose a , annual fee on H-B visa petitions,...

Hiring

Sep 22, 2025

EPFO

EPS-95 Minimum Pension Hike Likely Ahead of Diwali 2025

As Diwali approaches, lakhs of pensioners under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS), 1995, are awaiting a long-overdue revision in their monthly pension. The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is reportedly considering a hike in the minimum pension amount, which has remained stagnant at ₹1,000 per month since September 2014. The proposed increase could raise the […]

Sep 22, 2025

Employment

Google Cloud launches Virtual Generative AI Internship, Apply here

Google Cloud, in collaboration with Smartbridge Educational Services Private Limited, has announced a virtual internship program in Generative AI. The initiative is designed to provide students across India with practical exposure to one of the most transformative technologies shaping the future of work and creativity. About the Program The internship centers on Google Cloud’s Generative […]

Sep 22, 2025

Hiring

Startups and IT Giants Rethink Hiring Amid H-1B Fee Shock

United States has announced a steep increase in the annual fee for H-1B visas, raising it to $100,000 per application. The move, formalized through a presidential proclamation signed by President Donald Trump, is expected to significantly impact Indian IT companies and professionals who have long relied on the H-1B program to support operations and client […]

Sep 22, 2025

Layoffs

PwC Lays Off 1,500 Employees and 60 Partners in the Middle East

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has laid off approximately 1,500 employees and 60 partners across its Middle East operations, marking one of the firm’s most significant regional workforce reductions in recent years. The decision follows a breakdown in relations with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), which imposed a one-year ban on PwC from February 2025, barring the […]

Sep 22, 2025

Hiring

Autodesk Plans to Expand Hiring and R&D Investments in India

Autodesk, the San Francisco-based design software company, has formally recognized India as a strategic growth market and announced plans to significantly expand its hiring and research footprint in the country. Once among its smallest markets, India has now emerged as a “fast-growing, thriving business,” according to Haresh Khoobchandani, Vice President of Sales for Asia Pacific […]

Sep 22, 2025

Industry

NatWest Group Opens Future-Ready Office in Bengaluru

NatWest Group has inaugurated a new, future-ready office in Bengaluru as part of its ongoing expansion in India. Located at Taurus 4 in Bagmane Constellation Business Park, the facility marks a significant milestone in the bank’s commitment to deepening its presence in India’s technology and talent ecosystem. The move is aligned with NatWest’s broader strategy […]

Sep 22, 2025

Employment

Internship in Gen AI & Full-Stack, Stipend 18K/m, Apply by Sept 25

AICTE and Nihal Software have announced an exciting internship program for students and recent graduates passionate about Generative AI, Chatbots, and Full-Stack Development. The three-month full-time internship offers hands-on exposure to cutting-edge AI tools and frameworks while nurturing young talent in one of the fastest-growing fields. Internship Details The program begins immediately and runs for […]

Sep 22, 2025

Technology

GitHub Employees Must Use Copilot Daily, Says CEO

GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke has made it mandatory for all employees—regardless of role or department—to use AI tools as part of their daily work routine. Speaking on the Decoder podcast, Thomas emphasized that AI usage is now embedded in GitHub’s culture and is considered a core competency across the organization. “There is no world where […]

Sep 20, 2025

Appointments

ABB Appoints Biswajit Deb as People Leader – Talent Acquisition

ABB, the global technology leader in electrification and automation, has appointed Biswajit Deb as People Leader – Talent Acquisition. The announcement marks a strategic addition to ABB’s human resources leadership team, reinforcing its commitment to building a future-ready workforce amid evolving business and talent demands. Biswajit brings over 15 years of experience across diverse sectors […]

Sep 20, 2025

Partnership

Vedanta Partners with NDRF to Train Employees in CPR and AED

Vedanta Limited has partnered with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, to launch a Basic Life Support (BLS) training programme aimed at equipping its employees with essential emergency response skills. The initiative reflects Vedanta’s commitment to workplace safety and community resilience, and comes at a time when India is […]

Sep 20, 2025

Layoffs

Online Gaming Law Forces Gameskraft to Restructure, Cut Jobs

Bengaluru-based online gaming firm Gameskraft has announced the layoff of 120 employees across teams and functions, following the enactment of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025. The legislation, passed by Parliament on August 21, bans all forms of real-money online gaming, including platforms where users deposit funds with the expectation of monetary […]

Sep 20, 2025

Employment

Internship Opportunity: Stipend up to ₹18,000 for Tech Enthusiasts

AICTE and Nihal Software have announced openings for interns and trainees keen on exploring chatbot development, full-stack programming, and AI-driven solutions. The program is designed for young professionals and students eager to gain practical experience in software development and conversational technologies. Internship Details The internship will begin immediately in Gurgaon and run for three months. […]

Sep 20, 2025