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Updated on: Oct 2025
SBI to Hire 3,500 Officers Nationwide Over Five Months
Hiring

SBI to Hire 3,500 Officers Nationwide Over Five Months

State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s largest public sector lender, has announced plans to hire approximately 3,500 officers over the next five months. This large-scale recruitment drive is aimed at bolstering the bank’s operational capacity, enhancing customer service, and supporting its growing focus on digital and technology-driven banking services. The hiring initiative includes positions […]

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AICTE Internship- 2026, Offering 1 lakh+ Free and Paid Internships
Employment

AICTE Internship- 2026, Offering 1 lakh+ Free and Paid Internships

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), under the Ministry of Education, has announced AICTE Internship 2026 program. India’s largest government-backed internship initiative aimed at providing over one lakh free and paid internship opportunities to students across diverse disciplines. This nationwide effort seeks to narrow the gap between academic learning and practical industry exposure, […]

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Allcargo Group Appoints Punit Misra as President – Chairman Office & CBO
Appointments

Allcargo Group Appoints Punit Misra as President – Chairman Office & CBO

Allcargo Group, a leading India-born global logistics conglomerate, has appointed Punit Misra as President – Chairman Office & Chief Business Officer. The announcement, made on October 23, 2025, marks a significant step in the company’s ongoing efforts to reinforce its leadership and institutional framework. Punit will work closely with Shashi Kiran Shetty, Founder and Chairman […]

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Yokogawa India Appoints Albert Devadasan as Managing Director
Appointments

Yokogawa India Appoints Albert Devadasan as Managing Director

Yokogawa India Limited has appointed Albert Devadasan as its new Managing Director, effective September 2025. With over 35 years of experience in the automation and control industry, Albert steps into the role with a clear mandate to lead the company’s growth strategy, deepen customer engagement, and guide its innovation efforts across India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, […]

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Cognizant to Hire Record Number of Graduates in 2025
Hiring

Cognizant to Hire Record Number of Graduates in 2025

Cognizant Technology Solutions is set to hire more graduates in 2025 than ever before, according to CEO Ravi Kumar S. In a series of interviews and public statements, Ravi emphasized that the company is significantly increasing its intake of entry-level talent, including candidates from non-traditional backgrounds. This move comes at a time when the tech […]

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Google Signs Major Office Lease in Gurugram’s Atrium Place
Industry

Google Signs Major Office Lease in Gurugram’s Atrium Place

Google has signed one of the largest office space deals of 2025, leasing approximately 617,000 square feet at Atrium Place in Gurugram. The property, developed jointly by DLF and Hines, is located in the heart of the National Capital Region (NCR) and is considered a prime commercial destination. This move marks a significant step in […]

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Meta Cuts Over 100 Roles in Risk Division Amid Automation Push
Layoffs

Meta Cuts Over 100 Roles in Risk Division Amid Automation Push

Meta has initiated another round of layoffs, this time targeting its Risk division, as part of a broader strategy to automate compliance and privacy functions. The move follows the company’s recent decision to cut approximately 600 roles from its AI team. According to internal communications and multiple media reports, more than 100 employees in the […]

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Prosenjit Mukherjee joins Kalamandir Jewellers as CHRO
Appointments

Prosenjit Mukherjee joins Kalamandir Jewellers as CHRO

Kalamandir Jewellers, India’s leading jewellery retailer, appoints Prosenjit Mukherjee as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). A seasoned HR leader with over two decades of diverse experience, Prosenjit has played a pivotal role in shaping organizations across IT, healthcare, manufacturing, market research, BPM/KPO, and luxury retail sectors. His strategic foresight and innovative approach have consistently driven […]

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Vedanta to Invest Rs 1 Lakh Crore in Odisha, Create 1 Lakh Jobs
Industry

Vedanta to Invest Rs 1 Lakh Crore in Odisha, Create 1 Lakh Jobs

In a significant development for Odisha’s industrial sector, the Vedanta Group has announced an additional investment of Rs 1 lakh crore in the state. The announcement was made following a meeting between Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal and Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi in Bhubaneswar. The investment is expected to create over one lakh […]

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Akasa Air Launches New Uniforms to Promote Unified Brand
Industry

Akasa Air Launches New Uniforms to Promote Unified Brand

Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, has introduced new uniforms for its ground services personnel, marking a significant step in its effort to build a unified and employee-centric brand identity. Staff across engineering, cargo, security, and airport services departments will wear the redesigned uniforms. This rollout complements the airline’s existing design language for cabin crew and […]

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New Jersey Alleges Civil Rights Violations by Amazon
Labour Law

New Jersey Alleges Civil Rights Violations by Amazon

The State of New Jersey has filed a lawsuit against Amazon, accusing the e-commerce giant of discriminating against pregnant and disabled warehouse workers by denying legally mandated workplace accommodations. The complaint, filed by the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office in Essex County Superior Court, alleges that Amazon routinely failed to provide reasonable adjustments such as […]

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AI Agents to Be Formally Hired and Onboarded, Says Nvidia CEO
Technology

AI Agents to Be Formally Hired and Onboarded, Says Nvidia CEO

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has outlined a transformative vision for the future of work, where digital employees—AI-powered agents—will operate alongside biological employees in enterprise environments. Speaking in recent interviews, Jensen emphasized that these AI agents will not merely assist humans but will be formally hired, trained, and integrated into company cultures. He referred to this […]

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