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Updated on: Sep 2025
GitHub Employees Must Use Copilot Daily, Says CEO
Technology

GitHub Employees Must Use Copilot Daily, Says CEO

GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke has made it mandatory for all employees—regardless of role or department—to use AI tools as part of their daily work routine. Speaking on the Decoder podcast, Thomas emphasized that AI usage is now embedded in GitHub’s culture and is considered a core competency across the organization. “There is no world where […]

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ABB Appoints Biswajit Deb as People Leader – Talent Acquisition
Appointments

ABB Appoints Biswajit Deb as People Leader – Talent Acquisition

ABB, the global technology leader in electrification and automation, has appointed Biswajit Deb as People Leader – Talent Acquisition. The announcement marks a strategic addition to ABB’s human resources leadership team, reinforcing its commitment to building a future-ready workforce amid evolving business and talent demands. Biswajit brings over 15 years of experience across diverse sectors […]

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Vedanta Partners with NDRF to Train Employees in CPR and AED
Partnership

Vedanta Partners with NDRF to Train Employees in CPR and AED

Vedanta Limited has partnered with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, to launch a Basic Life Support (BLS) training programme aimed at equipping its employees with essential emergency response skills. The initiative reflects Vedanta’s commitment to workplace safety and community resilience, and comes at a time when India is […]

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Online Gaming Law Forces Gameskraft to Restructure, Cut Jobs
Layoffs

Online Gaming Law Forces Gameskraft to Restructure, Cut Jobs

Bengaluru-based online gaming firm Gameskraft has announced the layoff of 120 employees across teams and functions, following the enactment of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025. The legislation, passed by Parliament on August 21, bans all forms of real-money online gaming, including platforms where users deposit funds with the expectation of monetary […]

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Internship Opportunity: Stipend up to ₹18,000 for Tech Enthusiasts
Employment

Internship Opportunity: Stipend up to ₹18,000 for Tech Enthusiasts

AICTE and Nihal Software have announced openings for interns and trainees keen on exploring chatbot development, full-stack programming, and AI-driven solutions. The program is designed for young professionals and students eager to gain practical experience in software development and conversational technologies. Internship Details The internship will begin immediately in Gurgaon and run for three months. […]

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Walmart HR Chief Uses ChatGPT to Identify Leadership Talent
Hiring

Walmart HR Chief Uses ChatGPT to Identify Leadership Talent

Walmart Chief People Officer, Donna Morris, has revealed that she uses artificial intelligence tools—including ChatGPT and Perplexity—to help identify potential candidates for senior leadership roles. Speaking to Business Insider and other outlets, Donna described how these tools offer speed, insight, and surprising accuracy when initiating searches for positions such as HR and technology executives. “You’ll […]

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Sherry Agarwal Joins Vodafone Idea as General Manager – HRBP
Appointments

Sherry Agarwal Joins Vodafone Idea as General Manager – HRBP

Vodafone Idea appoints Sherry Agarwal as General Manager – HR Business Partner (HRBP). With close to a decade of diverse HR experience across industries, Sherry brings proven expertise in people strategy, talent management, and organizational development. In her new role at Vodafone Idea, Sherry will be responsible for driving HRBP initiatives aligned with business goals, […]

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Opendoor to Cut 85% of Staff, Chairman Calls Company “Bloated”
Layoffs

Opendoor to Cut 85% of Staff, Chairman Calls Company “Bloated”

Opendoor Technologies, the real estate technology firm known for its online home buying and selling platform, is facing renewed scrutiny after its cofounder and newly appointed chairman, Keith Rabois, made blunt remarks about the company’s staffing levels. In a recent interview on CNBC’s Squawk on the Street, Keith stated that Opendoor, which currently employs around […]

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Infosys launches new Referral Program, rewards of up to ₹50,000
Employment

Infosys launches new Referral Program, rewards of up to ₹50,000

Infosys has rolled out a new referral program, Restart With Infosys, designed to bring women professionals back into the workforce after career breaks. The initiative offers mentorship, skill development, and attractive referral bonuses to encourage employees to help the company attract diverse talent. Program Details and Eligibility Under the new program, employees can earn rewards […]

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UPS Offers Assured Pension Under NPS: Deadline September 30
Labour Law

UPS Offers Assured Pension Under NPS: Deadline September 30

Central government employees have until September 30, 2025, to opt into the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS)—a new retirement option introduced under the National Pension System (NPS). The scheme, which came into effect on April 1, 2025, was approved by the Cabinet in August 2024 and is designed to offer assured pension payouts to eligible employees. […]

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TCS Announces BPS Hiring -2026 for Arts & Commerce Graduates
Employment

TCS Announces BPS Hiring -2026 for Arts & Commerce Graduates

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), one of the world’s leading IT services, consulting, and business solutions organizations, has announced the opening of applications for its Business Process Services (BPS) Hiring 2026 Batch. Designed exclusively for Arts and Commerce graduates, this initiative offers early career opportunities for those aspiring to build their professional journeys with a global technology […]

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Bombay Dyeing Appoints Rohit Santhosh as CEO, Bombay Realty
Appointments

Bombay Dyeing Appoints Rohit Santhosh as CEO, Bombay Realty

Bombay Dyeing & Manufacturing Company Ltd. has officially appointed Rohit Santhosh as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of its real estate arm, Bombay Realty, effective September 18, 2025. The appointment falls under the company’s senior management designation and signals a renewed focus on strategic expansion, operational excellence, and sustainable delivery across its real estate portfolio. […]

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