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Updated on: Sep 2026
Voith Group Appoints Rajashree Sengupta as Chief People Officer, India
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Voith Group Appoints Rajashree Sengupta as Chief People Officer, India

Voith Group has appointed Rajashree Sengupta as Chief People Officer, India, to lead its human resources function and people agenda across the country and business. In her new role, she will lead the people function in India, supporting HR priorities, employee engagement, talent development, learning, organisation development and people-related initiatives across the business, its teams […]

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Why BFSI Jobs Are Moving Beyond Mumbai’s Traditional Hubs
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Why BFSI Jobs Are Moving Beyond Mumbai’s Traditional Hubs

Satellite markets in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) accounted for 44.1% of BFSI job postings in FY26, as hiring expanded beyond Mumbai’s traditional financial centres and demand increased for credit, lending, insurance and customer-facing roles, according to data from Apna. The data shows that BFSI hiring in MMR remained broadly flat year-on-year in Q1 FY27, […]

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Experian Appoints Nidhi Arora as Country HR Head
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Experian Appoints Nidhi Arora as Country HR Head

Experian has elevated Nidhi Arora as Country HR Head, expanding her responsibilities after more than three years with the company in senior HR roles. In her new role, Nidhi will oversee the HR function in India, covering talent management, employee engagement, HR processes, performance management, learning, diversity and inclusion, and workforce development. Extensive Experience Nidhi […]

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Government WCD Internship 2026: Get ₹20,000 Monthly Stipend
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Government WCD Internship 2026: Get ₹20,000 Monthly Stipend

The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) offers a two-month WCD Internship programme for women students, scholars, social activists and teachers, with a monthly stipend of ₹20,000. WCD Internship is aimed at providing exposure to government policies, research and programmes related to women and child development. Who Can Apply? The WCD Internship is open […]

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EPFO Plans WhatsApp Service for PF Balance, Passbook, Claim Status
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EPFO Plans WhatsApp Service for PF Balance, Passbook, Claim Status

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is planning a WhatsApp-based service that could allow members to check their PF balance, passbook details and claim status through their phones, according to reports. The proposed facility is expected to give EPF members another way to access basic account information without repeatedly logging into the EPFO website or […]

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Finance Minister Calls for AI Guardrails as Technology Goes Global
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Finance Minister Calls for AI Guardrails as Technology Goes Global

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has called for stronger safeguards and human accountability in the use of artificial intelligence, particularly as AI, agentic AI and other emerging technologies move deeper into finance and other critical sectors. Speaking at the 7th Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai on September 11, the Finance Minister said AI can make […]

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Cornerstone India Appoints Padmanabhan S as Partner
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Cornerstone India Appoints Padmanabhan S as Partner

Cornerstone India has appointed Padmanabhan S as Partner, with a focus on its Life Sciences and Industrial practices. He brings more than three decades of experience across human resources, leadership, talent and organisational development in the Life Sciences, Manufacturing and Industrial sectors. Welcoming Padmanabhan to the firm, Vijay Karkare, Managing Director, Cornerstone India, said that […]

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Gen Z Doesn’t Work? Employee Stays in Office Till 1 AM as Entire Floor Leaves
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Gen Z Doesn’t Work? Employee Stays in Office Till 1 AM as Entire Floor Leaves

A Gen Z employee’s Reddit post about working alone in the office until around 1 am has sparked discussion about workplace stereotypes, employee skills, and the risks of depending on one person for critical work. Employee Says He Was the Only Person Handling the Work According to the employee’s post, he was still working around […]

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ANAND Group Appoints Yatendra Jain as Corporate Head – HR
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ANAND Group Appoints Yatendra Jain as Corporate Head – HR

ANAND Group India has appointed Yatendra Jain as Corporate Head of Human Resources, where he will lead the COE for Direct Workforce at the corporate level. In his new role, Jain will work on workforce planning, employee relations, HR processes, talent management, labour compliance, HR systems, analytics and workforce-related initiatives across the group. Extensive Experience […]

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Cognizant PERM Filings Suspended: What’s the Reality?
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Cognizant PERM Filings Suspended: What’s the Reality?

The US Department of Labor has suspended Cognizant’s new PERM filings, a key step in the employment-based Green Card process, amid an investigation into alleged fraud and misuse of employment visa programmes. The action was announced on September 8, 2026, by Anthony D’Esposito, Inspector General at the US Department of Labor. The department said the […]

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TCS Wins Rs. 122.6 Crore Odisha Deal to Build OSWAS 3.0
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TCS Wins Rs. 122.6 Crore Odisha Deal to Build OSWAS 3.0

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has won a ₹122.6 crore contract to implement the next phase of the Odisha State Workflow Automation System (OSWAS) 3.0, extending its partnership with the Government of Odisha by around six years. The new system will provide government departments with a common digital workplace for file processing, electronic approvals, real-time tracking […]

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Microsoft Internship 2026, Available in India, Check Eligibility and Apply
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Microsoft Internship 2026, Available in India, Check Eligibility and Apply

Microsoft is inviting students and early-career candidates to explore internship opportunities in India through its official careers portal. Currently, internship opportunities are listed across different job families and solution areas, covering students from Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA and PhD programmes. Microsoft’s Careers website lets students search for internship jobs by location and job type. The India […]

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