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Updated on: Sep 2025
Laurent Freixe Dismissed as Nestlé CEO Following Internal Probe
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Laurent Freixe Dismissed as Nestlé CEO Following Internal Probe

Swiss multinational Nestlé SA has dismissed Chief Executive Officer Laurent Freixe with immediate effect following an internal investigation that confirmed an undisclosed romantic relationship with a direct subordinate. The company stated that the relationship violated its Code of Business Conduct, prompting swift action from the board to uphold its governance standards. The dismissal was announced […]

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Delhivery Appoints Vikas Singh Songara as Sr. Director – HR
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Delhivery Appoints Vikas Singh Songara as Sr. Director – HR

Delhivery, India’s largest tech-driven logistics organization, appoints Vikas Singh Songara as Senior Director – Human Resources. In his new role, Vikas will be responsible for leading end-to-end HR operations for the entire West Region across all the miles, driving strategic initiatives, talent management, and employee engagement for one of the fastest-growing sectors in India. Extensive […]

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PwC India has announced the launch of its new office in Nagpur
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PwC India has announced the launch of its new office in Nagpur

PwC India has announced the launch of its new office in Nagpur, further strengthening its presence in high-growth potential cities across the country. The move marks a strategic step toward PwC’s Vision 2030—an ambitious blueprint to triple its revenues, scale its workforce to 50,000 professionals over the next five years, and build a future-ready organization […]

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Salesforce Cuts 4,000 Support Jobs as AI Takes Over
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Salesforce Cuts 4,000 Support Jobs as AI Takes Over

Salesforce, the global cloud software giant, has laid off 4,000 customer support employees—nearly 45% of its support division—as artificial intelligence (AI) systems increasingly take over customer-facing operations. The announcement was made by CEO Marc Benioff during a recent appearance on the Logan Bartlett podcast, where he described the move as part of a broader shift […]

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Meesho Adds 12 Lakh Jobs to Meet Festive Season Demand
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Meesho Adds 12 Lakh Jobs to Meet Festive Season Demand

Meesho, the SoftBank-backed e-commerce platform, has announced the creation of 12 lakh seasonal job opportunities across its seller and logistics network in preparation for India’s upcoming festive season. This marks a 40% increase over last year’s festive hiring, reflecting the company’s aggressive push to meet rising consumer demand and deepen its reach into smaller towns […]

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MPL to Lay Off 60% of Staff After Real-Money Gaming Ban
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MPL to Lay Off 60% of Staff After Real-Money Gaming Ban

Mobile Premier League (MPL), one of India’s leading online gaming platforms, has announced plans to lay off approximately 60% of its domestic workforce following the Indian government’s recent ban on real-money online games. The decision, which affects nearly 300 of MPL’s 500 India-based employees, marks one of the most significant workforce reductions in the country’s […]

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Vedanta Announces ₹450 Crore ESOPs for FY25
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Vedanta Announces ₹450 Crore ESOPs for FY25

Mining and metals conglomerate Vedanta Ltd has announced the rollout of Employee Stock Options Scheme (ESOS) worth ₹450 crore for the financial year 2024–25. The scheme, unveiled on August 31, marks one of the largest ESOP allocations in the company’s history and is aimed at enhancing employee ownership, motivation, and long-term retention. The ESOS grants […]

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Virtual Internship in Python, ML, and Data Science, Apply by Sept 3
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Virtual Internship in Python, ML, and Data Science, Apply by Sept 3

AICTE and Soft Nexis Technology have announced the launch of their Virtual Internship Program in Python, Machine Learning, and Data Science, designed to provide practical learning opportunities to students and professionals across India. The internship, which started on September 1, 2025, offers participants the chance to enhance their technical skills from the comfort of their […]

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Kenvue Appoints Shilpi Singh as Head- People, India Business
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Kenvue Appoints Shilpi Singh as Head- People, India Business

Kenvue, a global consumer health company, has announced the appointment of Shilpi Singh as the Head of People for its India business. With her extensive experience in driving impactful HR strategies across industries, Shilpi is expected to play a pivotal role in strengthening Kenvue’s talent agenda and nurturing an inclusive workplace culture in the region. […]

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Microsoft Software Engineer Found Dead; No Foul Play Suspected
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Microsoft Software Engineer Found Dead; No Foul Play Suspected

Pratik Pandey, a 35-year-old Indian-origin software engineer at Microsoft, was found dead at the company’s Silicon Valley campus in Mountain View, California, in the early hours of August 20. According to police reports and family accounts, Pratik had badged into the office on the evening of August 19 and was discovered unresponsive the next morning. […]

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Google Restructures Workforce with Voluntary Exits
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Google Restructures Workforce with Voluntary Exits

Google has confirmed that approximately 5% of employees across its marketing, search, people operations, and hardware divisions have opted into its Voluntary Exit Programme (VEP) this year. The initiative, introduced in early 2025, is part of the tech giant’s broader effort to streamline operations, reduce management layers, and offer employees a dignified alternative to layoffs. […]

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Jaquar Appoints Utsav Khandelwal as Group CHRO
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Jaquar Appoints Utsav Khandelwal as Group CHRO

Jaquar & Company Private Limited, a leading global manufacturer of bathroom and lighting solutions, has appointed Utsav Khandelwal as its Group Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). The announcement was made in late August 2025, marking a significant addition to the company’s leadership team as it continues to expand across international markets and strengthen its organizational […]

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