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Digital gaming firm Games24X7, known for platforms like My11Circle and RummyCircle, has begun laying off approximately 500 employees—nearly 70% of its workforce—following the enactment of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025. The legislation, passed by Parliament on August 21, imposes a blanket ban on all forms of real-money online gaming in India, […]
Intel Corporation has initiated a sweeping restructuring plan under its new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, which includes laying off approximately 15,000 employees—roughly 15% of its global workforce—and ending its hybrid work model. The changes, announced in an internal memo dated July 24, 2025, will take effect starting September 1, and are part of a broader effort […]
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is preparing to roll out a significant digital upgrade that could allow subscribers to withdraw their provident fund (PF) balances through ATMs and UPI platforms. The initiative, part of the EPFO 3.0 reform agenda, is expected to be discussed at the upcoming Central Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for October […]
Deloitte LLP has issued a new mandate requiring its India-based workforce to report to the office at least two days per week, beginning October 1. Failure to comply will be tracked and factored into performance reviews, according to an internal memo. The directive covers employees across the firm’s seven offices in India, including those serving […]
Microsoft has officially announced a major change to its workplace policy, requiring employees to work from the office at least three days a week starting February 2026. The move marks the end of its pandemic-era flexible work model, which allowed employees to work remotely for up to 50% of the time without managerial approval. The […]
AICTE and Q TechSolutions have rolled out an exciting part-time internship program in Human Resources (HR), offering aspiring professionals a chance to gain valuable hands-on experience in the field. The internship begins immediately and runs for a duration of three months, with opportunities available Pan India. Interested candidates can apply until October 31, 2025. The […]
On September 3, 2025, the Maharashtra Cabinet approved amendments to labour laws that increase the maximum daily working hours for private sector employees from 9 to 10 hours, and for factory workers from 9 to 12 hours. The decision, part of a broader effort to align Maharashtra with states like Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana, […]
Novo Nordisk, the Danish pharmaceutical company known for its diabetes and obesity treatments, has announced plans to lay off approximately 9,000 employees—representing 11.5% of its global workforce—as part of a sweeping restructuring initiative. The move is aimed at simplifying operations, improving decision-making speed, and reallocating resources toward high-growth areas such as diabetes and obesity care. […]
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has amended its regulations to allow startup founders—classified as promoters—to retain Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs) and similar share-based benefits granted at least one year prior to filing for an Initial Public Offering (IPO). SEBI amended the ESOP rules to address long-standing concerns about their treatment during the […]
Tropilite Foods Pvt. Ltd. appoints I V S Ranganath as Vice President & Head – Human Resources. Bringing over 27 years of experience, Ranganath will focus on strengthening the company’s people strategy in line with its business growth. At Tropilite Foods, Ranganath will focus on strengthening culture, boosting employee engagement, and developing leadership capability across […]
Google has issued strict new internal guidelines requiring its software engineers to use only the company’s proprietary AI models for all coding-related tasks. The directive, communicated via internal emails and reinforced during company-wide meetings, marks a significant shift in how Google expects its technical workforce to operate in the age of AI. Engineers must now […]
AICTE and Xtragraad Technologies have announced a comprehensive internship program aimed at nurturing the next generation of AI professionals. The company announced a full-time, nine-week Artificial Intelligence (AI) course, complete with a ₹15,000 monthly stipend. Designed to equip participants with the skills needed to succeed in this rapidly growing field, the program combines foundational theory […]
