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Updated on: Sep 2026
PhonePe to Hire Over 20,000 People, Deploy 50 Lakh Payment Devices
Employment

PhonePe to Hire Over 20,000 People, Deploy 50 Lakh Payment Devices

PhonePe plans to hire more than 20,000 frontline sales professionals over the next year as it expands its merchant network across India, particularly in smaller towns and rural areas. The company also plans to deploy more than 50 lakh payment devices over the next 12 months. Focus on Smaller Towns and Rural Markets The planned […]

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Adani group plans over Rs. 1 Lakh crore investment in WB by 2035
Industry

Adani group plans over Rs. 1 Lakh crore investment in WB by 2035

The Adani Group plans to invest more than ₹1 lakh crore in West Bengal by 2035, with proposed projects across infrastructure, energy, logistics and technology. The announcement came as Gautam Adani laid the foundation stone for a ₹4,000-crore-plus healthcare project in New Town, Kolkata. ₹4,000 Crore Healthcare Project The proposed Adani Arogya Mandir will be […]

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Amazon reaches out to former employees, including laid-off staff
AI

Amazon reaches out to former employees, including laid-off staff

Amazon is reaching out to former employees, including some who were laid off, about job openings in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cloud computing, according to recruiter emails reported this week. The outreach comes after the company cut more than 30,000 corporate jobs through multiple rounds of workforce reductions. Recruiters Contact Former Employees The outreach […]

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HDFC ERGO Appoints Priyanka Nayak as Vice President – HR
Appointments

HDFC ERGO Appoints Priyanka Nayak as Vice President – HR

HDFC ERGO General Insurance, a leading insurance company in India, has appointed Priyanka Nayak as Vice President – HR, Talent Strategy & Employer Brand In her new role, Priyanka will focus on the company’s talent strategy, employer brand and internal communications, while strengthening the employee proposition and workplace culture. She brings extensive experience in learning, […]

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Lumilens Appoints Deepa Subbaiah B as Global Head HR
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Lumilens Appoints Deepa Subbaiah B as Global Head HR

Deepa Subbaiah B has taken up the role of Global Head- HR at Lumilens, a connectivity platform focused on AI infrastructure and data centre technologies. In her new role, Deepa will lead Lumilens’ global HR function, covering people management, talent, leadership development, employee relations, and HR operations as the company expands its photonics and AI […]

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HCLTech Wins IT Transformation Deal from UK’s M Group
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HCLTech Wins IT Transformation Deal from UK’s M Group

HCL Technologies (HCLTech) has been selected by M Group, an essential infrastructure services provider in the UK and Ireland, to modernize and transform its IT operations across more than 200 locations. Under the programme, HCLTech will provide AI-led managed services covering infrastructure and end-user operations. The company will use its AI Force service transformation platform […]

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Delhi University Announces Hybrid Internship With Stipend Up to ₹60,000
Internship

Delhi University Announces Hybrid Internship With Stipend Up to ₹60,000

The University of Delhi (DU) has announced a one-month hybrid internship opportunity with SPRIX Learning for eligible students and alumni. The internship is for a Management Intern – Business Development role and offers a stipend ranging from ₹10,000 to ₹60,000 per month, along with performance-based incentives. The opportunity has been announced through the university’s Central […]

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Microsoft Xbox Layoffs: 268 Employees Lose Jobs as Gaming Business Restructures
Layoffs

Microsoft Xbox Layoffs: 268 Employees Lose Jobs as Gaming Business Restructures

Microsoft has cut 268 jobs across its Xbox gaming division as the company continues to reorganise its gaming business and change responsibilities across several of its studios. The latest cuts add to a wider workforce reduction already announced by the company. Changes Across Xbox Studios The latest job cuts affect employees across Halo Studios, other […]

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AITUC Seeks Rs. 30,000 EPF Wage Ceiling After Rs. 25,000 Hike
EPFO

AITUC Seeks Rs. 30,000 EPF Wage Ceiling After Rs. 25,000 Hike

The All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) has urged the Centre to further increase the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) wage ceiling to ₹30,000 per month, days after the government raised it from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000. AITUC said the revised ceiling is not enough to cover more workers under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) and […]

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EY Appoints Neha Richharia as Partner – People Consulting
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EY Appoints Neha Richharia as Partner – People Consulting

EY has appointed Neha Richharia as Partner – People Consulting in Hyderabad, where she will work with Financial Services clients and Global Capability Centres across India. In her new role, she will support Financial Services clients in setting up Global Capability Centres and work across HR areas, including people advisory, leadership hiring, employee experience and […]

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HighRadius Appoints Suman Lakkimsetty as Director – Talent Acquisition
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HighRadius Appoints Suman Lakkimsetty as Director – Talent Acquisition

HighRadius has appointed Suman Lakkimsetty as Director – Talent Acquisition. He returns to the company after serving as a Talent Acquisition Leader at Darwinbox. The new role will involve leading talent acquisition activities, supporting hiring requirements, and working with business teams to strengthen recruitment processes. Suman will be based in Hyderabad, Telangana. Extensive Experience Suman […]

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Apple Cuts Jobs Again, Second Layoff Round in Two Months
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Apple Cuts Jobs Again, Second Layoff Round in Two Months

Apple has reportedly cut a small number of jobs from its Fitness+ team, marking the company’s second reported round of layoffs in less than two months. The latest cuts affect employees working on the audio side of Fitness+, including Time to Walk and Time to Run. The exact number of employees affected in the latest […]

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