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Updated on: Aug 2025
Meta Pauses AI Hiring After Aggressive Talent Acquisition
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Meta Pauses AI Hiring After Aggressive Talent Acquisition

Meta Platforms Inc. has imposed a hiring freeze across its artificial intelligence (AI) division, following months of aggressive recruitment from leading AI firms including OpenAI, Google DeepMind, Anthropic, and Apple. The pause, which took effect last week, comes amid internal restructuring and growing investor scrutiny over escalating costs tied to Meta’s AI ambitions. The freeze […]

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Maharashtra Government Signs MoUs to Create Over 28,000 Jobs
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Maharashtra Government Signs MoUs to Create Over 28,000 Jobs

Maharashtra government has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) worth ₹42,893 crore with multiple domestic and international companies, aiming to boost industrial development and generate 28,558 jobs across the state. The agreements span sectors including data centres, solar energy, steel manufacturing, industrial equipment, and logistics. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the development during a formal signing […]

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Virtual Internship: AI, Data Science, Web Dev – Apply Aug 23
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Virtual Internship: AI, Data Science, Web Dev – Apply Aug 23

AICTE and MainCrafts Technologies announced the launch of its Virtual Internship Program, for students and fresh graduates across India with the opportunity to gain practical, real-world exposure in some of today’s most in-demand technology domains. The internship covers a wide array of fields, including Python, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Data Science, Java, and […]

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Virtual Internship on Generative AI, Apply Before Deadline Ends
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Virtual Internship on Generative AI, Apply Before Deadline Ends

AICTE and App Genesis Soft Solutions Pvt. Ltd. have rolled out their Generative AI Virtual Internship Program, giving students and fresh graduates across India the chance to explore one of the fastest-growing fields in technology. The program commenced on August 20, 2025, and applications will remain open until December 31, 2025. Duration and Mode The […]

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Infosys Announces 80% Bonus Payout for Employees
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Infosys Announces 80% Bonus Payout for Employees

Infosys, India’s second-largest IT services company, has announced an average bonus payout of 80% for eligible employees following a strong first-quarter performance in FY26. The payout, which will be processed with August salaries, marks a significant increase from the previous quarter’s average of 65%, signaling renewed confidence in business momentum and employee contributions. The bonus […]

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Paid Data Scientist Internship, ₹10,000 stipend, Apply by Aug 30
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Paid Data Scientist Internship, ₹10,000 stipend, Apply by Aug 30

AICTE, in partnership with Infexial Software Solutions Private Limited, has announced the launch of its Data Scientist Internship Program, designed to give aspiring professionals an edge in the fast-growing data science industry. The full-time internship begins immediately and runs for three months. Applications are open until 30th August 2025, with 1,000 openings available across India. […]

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Infogain Names Hemant Kumar Ravi VP, People Experience Head
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Infogain Names Hemant Kumar Ravi VP, People Experience Head

Infogain, a Silicon Valley-based digital engineering and customer experience firm, has appointed Hemant Kumar Ravi as Vice President and Head of People Experience & Talent Transformation. In his new role, Hemant will lead large-scale transformation initiatives impacting over 5,000 employees worldwide. His mandate includes driving leadership hiring, establishing HR Shared Services, and enhancing employee experience […]

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NCCCL Appoints Ajay Singh Pardeshi as Chief HR Officer
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NCCCL Appoints Ajay Singh Pardeshi as Chief HR Officer

New Consolidated Construction Company Ltd. (NCCCL), a leading infrastructure and engineering firm in India, has announced the appointment of Ajay Singh Pardeshi as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Ajay brings over two decades of experience in human resources, talent strategy, and organizational development, having held leadership roles in both Indian and multinational corporations. […]

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74,296 ESOP Shares Listed by DEE Development Engineers
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74,296 ESOP Shares Listed by DEE Development Engineers

DEE Development Engineers Limited, a leading provider of process piping solutions for the oil & gas, power, and industrial sectors, has announced the allotment and listing of 74,296 equity shares under its Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) 2023. These shares have been listed on both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), […]

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E-Commerce and Tech Startups Lead Fresher Hiring in India
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E-Commerce and Tech Startups Lead Fresher Hiring in India

E-commerce and technology startups are expected to drive fresher hiring in India during the second half of 2025, according to the latest Career Outlook Report (HY2 2025) released by TeamLease EdTech. The report, based on a survey of 1,065 employers across sectors conducted between May and July, reveals that 88% of employers in these sectors […]

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Rolls-Royce and IIT Bombay Launch Defence Tech Internship
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Rolls-Royce and IIT Bombay Launch Defence Tech Internship

Rolls-Royce India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) to foster innovation, skill development, and applied research in engineering and defence technology. The partnership marks a significant step in strengthening India’s technology ecosystem through structured engagement between academic institutions and industry. The MoU was signed by […]

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IgniteTech CEO Replaces 80% of Staff Over AI Resistance
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IgniteTech CEO Replaces 80% of Staff Over AI Resistance

Eric Vaughan, CEO of Texas-based enterprise software firm IgniteTech, has made headlines for his uncompromising stance on artificial intelligence adoption. In a move that has sparked debate across the tech industry, Eric replaced nearly 80% of his workforce in 2023 after employees resisted company-wide efforts to integrate AI into daily operations. Eric described AI as […]

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