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Updated on: Sep 2025

Employment

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Sep 16, 2025

Indias Green Hydrogen Push May Create Lakh Jobs by

Indias ambitious National Green Hydrogen Mission is poised to generate an estimated six lakh jobs b...

Jobs

Sep 16, 2025

Simpplr Appoints Amit Badkas as Director HR, India

Simpplr, the leading employee experience platform, has announced the appointment of Amit Badkas as D...

Appointments

Sep 16, 2025

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TCS Employees Viral Post Exposes Pressure to Resign

A junior employee at Tata Consultancy Services TCS has triggered widespread discussion across Indi...

Industry

Sep 15, 2025

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Industry

Coal India Boosts Accidental Insurance to ₹1 Crore for Employees

Coal India Limited (CIL), the country’s largest coal producer, has announced a significant enhancement in its employee welfare measures by raising the accidental insurance cover for regular staff to ₹1 crore. The decision, unveiled by Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy on September 12, 2025, is part of a broader package of reforms […]

Sep 15, 2025

Appointments

GSK Elevates Chinmay Sharma to HR Leader, Emerging Markets

GSK has elevated Chinmay Sharma as HR Business Leader, Performance Emerging Markets, strengthening its global HR leadership team. With nearly two decades of expertise in people strategy, organizational transformation, and leadership development, his appointment is seen as a significant step towards enhancing GSK’s talent agenda across high-growth geographies. With Sharma at the helm, GSK is […]

Sep 15, 2025

Industry

Vedanta Reports One-Third of Engineers Are Women

Vedanta Group, a leading Indian conglomerate in critical minerals, oil and gas, and technology, has reported that one-third of its engineering workforce comprises women. This milestone reflects a deliberate and sustained effort by the company to foster gender diversity in traditionally male-dominated industrial sectors such as mining, metallurgy, and energy. Engineers make up 30% of […]

Sep 15, 2025

Employment

Nestle India offers the Nesternship Internship Program, details here

Nestle India offers the Nesternship Internship Program, an eight-week immersive learning experience aimed at students and fresh graduates. The program provides participants with hands-on exposure to real-world business projects under the guidance of experienced mentors within one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies. The initiative allows interns to work in specialized domains such […]

Sep 15, 2025

Employment

Virtual Internship: Python, AI, ML & Data Science; Apply by Sept 18

AICTE and MainCrafts Technologies launch their Virtual Internship Program starting 15 September 2025, open to Pan India. The internship aims to provide hands-on learning opportunities across diverse domains, including Python, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Java, and Website Development. Virtual Internship Overview The internship is designed for students and fresh graduates who wish to […]

Sep 15, 2025

Compensation

Budget Carrier SpiceJet Delays Salaries Amid Financial Losses

SpiceJet, one of India’s leading budget carriers, has responded to growing concerns over delayed salary payments by stating that the disbursements are part of a “phased schedule” followed during lean operational periods. The clarification comes amid reports that a significant portion of the airline’s workforce has not received full salaries for August, prompting questions about […]

Sep 15, 2025

Industry

From Layoffs to Lakhs: Oracle Employees Hit Jackpot

Oracle Corporation’s recent stock rally has created a wave of unexpected wealth among its employees, particularly young tech professionals who joined the company in the last few years. The surge, triggered by a series of multi-billion-dollar AI cloud deals announced on September 10, 2025, led to a 36% jump in Oracle’s share price—the largest single-day […]

Sep 13, 2025

Labour Law

TN to Launch Free Accident Insurance Scheme for Gig Workers

Tamil Nadu government has announced the rollout of a free personal accident insurance scheme for gig workers. The initiative, led by the Labour Welfare and Skill Development Department, aims to provide financial protection to workers engaged in platform-based services such as food delivery, ride-hailing, and courier operations—sectors where road accidents and occupational hazards are common. […]

Sep 13, 2025

Compensation

Capgemini Launches Twelfth ESOP Covering 98% of Employees

Capgemini SE, the French multinational IT services and consulting firm, has announced the launch of its twelfth Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP), reinforcing its long-standing commitment to employee inclusion in corporate growth. The plan, unveiled on September 11, 2025, is designed to cover approximately 98% of the company’s global workforce, offering them the opportunity to […]

Sep 13, 2025

Training

Apprenticeship Act Overhauled to Boost Youth Skilling

Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has officially notified sweeping amendments to the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, marking a significant shift in India’s skilling framework. The revised rules, approved during the 38th meeting of the Central Apprenticeship Council chaired by Minister Jayant Chaudhary, aim to make apprenticeship training more attractive, inclusive, and aligned with industry […]

Sep 13, 2025

Merger & Acquisition

Wipro to Acquire HARMAN’s DTS Business Unit

Recently, Wipro Limited announced its plan to acquire the Digital Transformation Solutions (DTS) business unit of HARMAN, a Samsung company. The all-cash deal, valued at up to $375 million, aims to significantly enhance Wipro’s Engineering Research & Development (ER&D) service offerings and capabilities. This acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close […]

Sep 13, 2025

Compensation

Government Notified Apprenticeship Stipend Hike Under NAPS-2

The National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) is set for significant reforms in its second phase (NAPS-2), focusing on broadening youth participation and strengthening India’s skilled workforce. This was detailed in a statement by Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Jayant Chaudhary, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha. […]

Sep 13, 2025