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Updated on: Jun 2025

Training

NMDC Launches Fully Sponsored Programs for ST Students

Jun 25, 2025

Google Cuts Jobs from TV Division, Plans Hiring in India

Google has laid off approximately employeesabout of its Google TV and Android TV teamas par...

Hiring

Jun 25, 2025

IBM Offers Virtual Internship, Deadline Ends on June ,

AICTE, in collaboration with Edunet Foundation and IBM SkillsBuild, is offering a -week virtual int...

Employment

Jun 25, 2025

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TCS to Generate , Jobs with New Bengal Campus

Tata Consultancy Services TCS, Indias largest IT services firm, is set to significantly expand it...

Hiring

Jun 25, 2025

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Hiring

Cognizant Plans Big Recruitment Drive: 20,000 Freshers in 2025

Cognizant has announced plans to hire 20,000 fresh graduates in 2025, marking more than a twofold increase over last year’s intake. The goal is to reshape the company’s workforce structure by bringing in early-career talent who can support managed services and AI-focused development. While total headcount remained steady at around 336,300, Cognizant’s leadership emphasized the […]

Jun 25, 2025

Layoffs

Microsoft Plans Layoffs at Xbox Division

Microsoft is preparing to implement another round of major job cuts within its Xbox gaming division, marking the fourth significant layoff in the unit over the past 18 months. The layoffs are expected to begin as early as next week, coinciding with the company’s fiscal year-end on June 30. This move is part of a […]

Jun 25, 2025

Labour Law

Labour Tensions Simmer as Hyundai Nears New Wage Agreement

Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL), the country’s second-largest passenger vehicle manufacturer, is on the verge of finalising a new long-term wage settlement with its recognised employee union, the United Union of Hyundai Employees (UUHE). The development marks a significant moment in the company’s industrial relations, especially as it navigates a complex landscape involving competing union […]

Jun 25, 2025

EPFO

EPFO Raises Auto Claim Limit to Rs 5 Lakh

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has increased the auto claim settlement limit from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh. This update was shared by Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. Highlights The change allows over 7.4 crore members to submit claims for up to Rs 5 lakh for needs like education, medical treatment, […]

Jun 24, 2025

Appointments

Digit Insurance Promotes Neelam Joshi to VP – HR

Digit Insurance, one of India’s fastest-growing digital insurers, has announced the elevation of Neelam Joshi to the role of Vice President – Human Resources. Based in Pune, Neelam’s promotion is a recognition of her impactful leadership, strategic contributions, and deep alignment with the company’s people-first philosophy. Her appointment comes at a time when Digit is […]

Jun 24, 2025

Appointments

Zydus Healthcare Names Swati Dalal as Managing Director

Zydus Healthcare Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Zydus Lifesciences Ltd, has announced the appointment of Swati Dalal as its new Managing Director and Additional Director, effective June 16, 2025. The appointment, approved by the board during its meeting on the same day, is for a five-year term and signals a pivotal moment in the […]

Jun 24, 2025

Press Release

HPE Empowers Global Partners with Unified Program and AI Tools

At HPE Discover 2025 in Bengaluru, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE) unveiled a transformative initiative—HPE Partner Ready Vantage, a unified partner program designed to consolidate and streamline all existing partner frameworks. This strategic move aims to simplify engagement, enhance flexibility, and accelerate profitable growth for partners across the entire HPE portfolio. Rolling out in phases […]

Jun 24, 2025

Industry

FDA Suspends Zepto License After Viral Food Safety Scandal

Zepto, one of India’s fastest-growing quick commerce startups, is facing intense backlash following explosive allegations of food safety violations and unhygienic practices. The controversy erupted after a former employee’s Reddit post went viral, detailing disturbing conditions at Zepto’s warehouses and unethical handling of expired goods. The revelations have triggered widespread public outrage, regulatory action, and […]

Jun 24, 2025

Employment

After TCS, Cognizant gets Andhra Land for 99 paise, plans 8k jobs

The Andhra Pradesh government has allotted land to IT firm Cognizant at a symbolic cost of 99 paise per acre. This follows a similar agreement with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) earlier this year. Cognizant plans to invest ₹1,582 crore to set up an IT campus in Visakhapatnam over the next eight years. Cognizant to Create […]

Jun 24, 2025

Industry

Infosys Inaugurates Strategic GCC Center in Kharadi, Pune

Infosys, a global leader in digital services and consulting, has launched a state-of-the-art Global Capability Center (GCC) in Kharadi, Pune. The new facility is designed to serve as a strategic hub for innovation, AI-led transformation, and client collaboration, reinforcing Infosys’ commitment to building future-ready enterprises. The announcement was made on June 23, 2025, and was […]

Jun 24, 2025

Labour Law

FIR Filed Against IndiGo Officials for Caste-Based Harassment

India’s largest airline, IndiGo, is facing serious allegations after a Bengaluru-based employee filed a First Information Report (FIR) accusing three senior colleagues of caste-based verbal abuse and workplace harassment. The complaint, which has now been formally registered by Gurugram police, has sparked widespread concern over workplace discrimination and corporate accountability in India’s aviation sector. The […]

Jun 24, 2025

Appointments

P&G Hygiene and Health Care Appoints Gaurav Bhartia as CFO

Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Ltd (P&G HHCL), the listed Indian arm of global FMCG giant Procter & Gamble, has announced the appointment of Gaurav Bhartia as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective July 1, 2025. The announcement marks a significant leadership transition as Mrinalini Srinivasan, the outgoing CFO, steps down after […]

Jun 24, 2025