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Updated on: Sep 2025
Real-Money Gaming Ban Leads to 2,000 Layoffs Across India
Industry

Real-Money Gaming Ban Leads to 2,000 Layoffs Across India

India’s real-money gaming (RMG) industry is undergoing a major upheaval following the enactment of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025. The legislation came into effect in August. It bans all online games involving monetary stakes, whether based on skill, chance, or a combination of both. As a result, nearly 2,000 employees across […]

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AI-Driven Overhaul Leads to Major Job Cuts at Fiverr
Layoffs

AI-Driven Overhaul Leads to Major Job Cuts at Fiverr

Fiverr International Ltd., the Israel-based online services marketplace, has announced a significant restructuring plan that will result in a 30% reduction of its workforce. The move, disclosed on September 15, 2025, is part of Fiverr’s broader strategy to transform into an “AI-first” company. The layoffs will affect approximately 250 employees out of the 762 staff […]

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TCS to Shut Down Bhopal Office After 13 Years
Industry

TCS to Shut Down Bhopal Office After 13 Years

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has reportedly shut down its office in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, after 13 years of operations. Media reports indicate that the office was closed in June 2025, with the company gradually moving out its assets. The development came to light after employees approached Madhya Pradesh Finance Minister and Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish […]

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Payoneer Appoints Gaurav as SVP to Lead India Innovation Hub
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Payoneer Appoints Gaurav as SVP to Lead India Innovation Hub

Payoneer, a global financial technology company listed on NASDAQ (PAYO), has appointed Gaurav Gupta as Senior Vice President and Platform Site Leader for India. The announcement was made on September 16, 2025. Gaurav will lead Payoneer’s India innovation hub, located in Gurugram. He will play a central role in advancing the company’s mission to build […]

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Deloitte Mulls Job Cuts in Aberdeen Amid UK Internal Review
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Deloitte Mulls Job Cuts in Aberdeen Amid UK Internal Review

According to the Scottish Daily Press and Journal. Deloitte is reportedly considering job reductions at its Aberdeen office. The firm, which employs around 460,000 people globally, confirmed that an “extremely small number” of local roles could be impacted. While exact figures have not been disclosed, Deloitte stated that affected employees have already been briefed and […]

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Alliance Insurance Brokers Issues ₹55 Crore in ESOPs
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Alliance Insurance Brokers Issues ₹55 Crore in ESOPs

Alliance Insurance Brokers, a leading insurance services provider in India, has announced the issuance of Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) worth ₹55 crore. The move is aimed at rewarding top-performing employees and those who have demonstrated long-term commitment to the organization. The announcement was made on September 15, 2025, and marks a significant step in […]

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Government 06 Month Internship, Stipend ₹10,000 per month
Employment

Government 06 Month Internship, Stipend ₹10,000 per month

AICTE and Guruvayur Municipality have opened applications for their TULIP Internship program, which offers young professionals the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in infrastructure projects. The full-time internship begins immediately and lasts six months. It is based in Guruvayur, Kerala. Program Details The internship is part of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs’ TULIP […]

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India’s Green Hydrogen Push May Create 6 Lakh Jobs by 2030
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India’s Green Hydrogen Push May Create 6 Lakh Jobs by 2030

India’s ambitious National Green Hydrogen Mission is poised to generate an estimated six lakh jobs by 2030, according to recent statements by Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Shripad Yesso Naik. The mission, launched in January 2023 with a financial outlay of ₹19,744 crore, aims to position India as a […]

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Simpplr Appoints Amit Badkas as Director – HR, India
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Simpplr Appoints Amit Badkas as Director – HR, India

Simpplr, the leading employee experience platform, has announced the appointment of Amit Badkas as Director – Human Resources, India. Amit brings nearly two decades of HR leadership experience across global organizations such as Oracle, Dell, Mandiant (later acquired by Google), MaxLinear, ABN AMRO Bank, and Wipro. His expertise spans HR business partnering, recruitment, leadership development, […]

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TCS Employee’s Viral Post Exposes Pressure to Resign
Industry

TCS Employee’s Viral Post Exposes Pressure to Resign

A junior employee at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has triggered widespread discussion across India’s tech sector after posting a detailed account of resisting pressure to resign. Shared anonymously on Reddit under the title “I Denied my resignation in TCS,” the post quickly went viral, garnering thousands of upvotes and comments on forums like r/DevelopersIndia and […]

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Coal India Boosts Accidental Insurance to ₹1 Crore for Employees
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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 […]

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GSK Elevates Chinmay Sharma to HR Leader, Emerging Markets
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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 […]

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