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Updated on: Aug 2025

Employment

Hindustan Zinc Invests in Young Talent

Aug 14, 2025

Vodafone Idea Offers Virtual Internship Program on Data Analysis

VOIS and Vodafone Idea Foundation, with Edunet Foundation, launch a free six-week virtual internship...

Employment

Aug 14, 2025

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TCS Upskills , Youth Through Employment Program

Tata Consultancy Services TCS, a leading global IT services firm, marked International Youth Day b...

Employment

Aug 14, 2025

Facial Recognition Cameras to Track Government Staff in Odisha

Government of Odisha has announced the deployment of AI-powered surveillance cameras across state of...

Technology

Aug 13, 2025

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Employment

PSB Workforce Stagnates Despite Hiring 1.48 Lakh Employees

India’s Public Sector Banks (PSB) have recruited over 1.48 lakh employees between FY 2020-21 and FY 2024-25, yet the overall workforce across these institutions has seen minimal net growth. According to data from the Union Ministry of Finance, the total employee strength across PSBs rose by only about 6,500 during this five-year period—from 9,12,160 in […]

Aug 13, 2025

Employment

93% of Vedanta Aluminium’s New Hires Are Fresh Graduates

Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has announced that 93% of its new recruits are fresh graduates and early-career professionals, underscoring the company’s strategic focus on building a young, agile, and future-ready workforce. The announcement coincided with International Youth Day, highlighting the role of young talent in driving innovation, digital transformation, and sustainable manufacturing across […]

Aug 13, 2025

Hiring

PwC India to Create 20,000 New Jobs Over Five Years

PwC India has announced plans to create 20,000 additional jobs over the next five years, expanding its workforce to 50,000 employees by 2030. The move is part of the firm’s newly unveiled Vision 2030 strategy, which aims to triple its revenue and deepen its presence across emerging sectors and geographies. The announcement reflects PwC’s commitment […]

Aug 13, 2025

Appointments

Toll Group Appoints Sagorika Roy as Head – Performance, Rewards, and People Analytics

Toll Group, a leading logistics and transportation company headquartered in Australia, has appointed Sagorika Roy as its new Head of Performance, Rewards, and People Analytics. Sagorika has gained extensive experience in total rewards, performance management, and HR analytics through her role as a Senior Consultant at Aon Hewitt. About Sagorika Roy: A Proven Leader in […]

Aug 13, 2025

Employment

Paid Internship for Civil Engineer, Stipend 10K/M, Apply by Aug 15

The Sangli Miraj Kupwad City Municipal Corporation (SMKCMC), Maharashtra, has announced an Internship for Civil Engineers under the Urban Learning Internship Program (TULIP). This initiative offers young engineering graduates a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in urban infrastructure projects and municipal operations. The full-time engagement will begin immediately after selection, with a duration of […]

Aug 13, 2025

Layoffs

Amdocs Launches GenAI Division, Plans Global Layoffs

Amdocs, the Israeli multinational software and services company, is undergoing a significant transformation as it prepares to lay off hundreds of employees globally. The move is part of a strategic shift toward artificial intelligence (AI), with the company launching a new GenAI & Data division aimed at embedding AI across its operations. While Amdocs has […]

Aug 13, 2025

Employment

Paid Internship in Data Science, Stipend 10K/M, Apply by Aug 16

The Data Science Internship program offers a well-rounded learning plan covering the key skills needed in the field. Participants will study programming in Python and R, along with mathematics and statistics for data analysis. The course also includes machine learning, data visualization, and database management. It goes further by introducing big data tools, data mining, […]

Aug 12, 2025

Employment

How can employees take legal action without risking current job?

Standing at the intersection of bustling industries and diverse workplaces, Los Angeles, California, is also a city grappling with high rates of employment discrimination and harassment. Recent data reveal that in Los Angeles, nearly 12% of workers hesitate to report serious workplace issues for fear of retaliation or job loss. Meanwhile, across the state, 81% […]

Aug 12, 2025

Strike

Punjab Power Staff Launch 3-Day Strike Over Unmet Demands

More than 15,000 employees of the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) and Punjab State Power Transmission Corporation Limited (PSTCL) have launched a coordinated three-day strike beginning August 11, 2025. The protest, organized under the joint banner of Bijli Ekta Manch and Punjab State Employees Federation (PSEB), includes participation from over 15 unions, junior engineers, […]

Aug 12, 2025

Labour Law

Rajasthan Government Grants Temporary Status to Daily Wagers

Rajasthan state government has initiated the process of granting temporary status to daily wagers employed across various departments. This decision marks a pivotal shift in the state’s labor policy, aligning with broader national efforts to regularize informal employment and ensure equitable treatment of workers performing regular duties. Background and Policy Context Daily wage workers—often referred […]

Aug 12, 2025

Compensation

OpenAI Rolls Out GPT-5 and Multi-Million Dollar Retention Bonus

OpenAI, the Microsoft-backed artificial intelligence research firm behind ChatGPT, has announced million-dollar bonuses for approximately 1,000 employees, representing nearly one-third of its workforce. The bonuses are aimed at retaining top talent in the face of intensifying competition from tech giants and startups aggressively recruiting AI researchers and engineers. OpenAI announced the news just ahead of […]

Aug 12, 2025

Appointments

LNJ Bhilwara Group Appoints Ranjan Sarkar as Group CHRO

The diversified Indian conglomerate LNJ Bhilwara Group has appointed Ranjan Sarkar as its new Group Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective August 1, 2025. Ranjan joins the group at a pivotal moment as it accelerates expansion into green energy, power, and advanced materials, while continuing to strengthen its legacy businesses such as RSWM Limited and […]

Aug 12, 2025