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Updated on: May 2026

Industry

Workday to Open New Bengaluru and Delhi Offices

May 21, 2026

Samsung Just Stopped a National Economic Crisis

In a move that has sent ripples of relief through the global tech sector, Samsung Electronics reache...

Industry

May 21, 2026

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Intuit Layoffs What the ,-Job Cut Means for You

Financial software giant Intuit has announced a massive restructuring, cutting approximately , e...

Layoffs

May 21, 2026

Top AICTE Paid Internships in AI, ML, Data Science and Robotics

The AICTE Internship Portal is continuing to expand industry-linked learning opportunities for stude...

Internship

May 21, 2026

Appointments

Honeywell Appoints Jennifer Reilly as Chief Human Resources Officer

Industrial technology company Honeywell has elevated Jennifer Reilly as Chief Human Resources Officer. Effective from July 01, 2026. In her new role, Jennifer will lead Honeywell’s global HR strategy, including talent management, leadership development, organisational culture, and workforce planning. She will work closely with business leaders to support the company’s operations and long-term goals. Extensive […]

May 21, 2026

Appointments

Cigna Healthcare Appoints Anisha Vaz as Head- HR, India

Cigna Healthcare, a global health services company has appointed Anisha Vaz as Head – Human Resources for India. She assumed the role in April 2026 and will lead the company’s HR strategy, talent management, employee engagement, and people initiatives across the country. Extensive Experience Anisha brings nearly two decades of experience in human resources, talent […]

May 21, 2026

Hiring

Southwest Airlines Opens Global Tech Center in Hyderabad

In a milestone for India’s aviation and technology sectors, Dallas-based Southwest Airlines has officially launched its first-ever Global Innovation Center (GIC) outside the United States. On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, the airline inaugurated its 20,000-square-foot facility in Hyderabad, signaling a massive recruitment drive that aims to add 1,000 high-skilled professionals to its roster over the next few […]

May 21, 2026

Industry

Indian H-1B Workers Face Crisis Amid Tech Layoffs

For thousands of Indian H-1B tech professionals in the United States, the American dream is currently tethered to a ticking clock. As industry giants like Meta, Amazon, and Oracle execute fresh waves of layoffs in 2026, a growing number of H-1B visa holders have been plunged into a “60-day crisis”—the maximum grace period allowed by […]

May 21, 2026

Layoffs

Standard Chartered is Cutting 15% of Back-Office Roles

Standard Chartered PLC has sent a definitive signal to the global financial sector, announcing a long-term strategy to replace thousands of human roles with artificial intelligence. On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, the bank revealed plans to cut over 7,000 jobs—approximately 15% of its corporate and support functions—by 2030. The move marks one of the most explicit […]

May 20, 2026

Industry

Infosys Q4 Performance Payouts for Job Levels 4, 5, and 6

Infosys, India’s second-largest IT services firm, has announced a significant reduction in its performance bonus for the fourth quarter (Q4) of the 2025-26 fiscal year. On Monday, May 18, 2026, the company notified its workforce of an average variable pay of 70%, marking a sharp 15-percentage-point decline from the 85% payout distributed in the preceding December […]

May 20, 2026

Industry

TCS Employees Allege Salary Cuts Amid Official Hike Rollout

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services exporter, is facing internal backlash as several employees report a decrease in their monthly take-home pay following the latest appraisal cycle. While the company officially announced average salary increments of approximately 5% to 8% for the 2025-26 fiscal year, a significant number of staffers have taken to social media […]

May 20, 2026

Internship

AICTE Announces 8-Week Virtual Internship in Web Development, Python, Java & AI

AICTE and VaultofCodes have announced a two-month virtual internship program focused on Web Development, Python, Java, and Artificial Intelligence. The internship is open to students across India, and applications will remain open until May 25, 2026. The program will begin immediately and offers participants an opportunity to gain practical exposure to programming and emerging technologies. […]

May 20, 2026

Layoffs

Thousands of Meta Employees Received 4 A.M. Termination Emails

For thousands of Meta employees, the “Year of Efficiency” has evolved into a permanent state of restructuring. In the early hours of Wednesday, May 20, 2026, the silence was broken by the chime of notification pings as Meta began slashing approximately 8,000 jobs—roughly 10% of its global workforce. The notifications, which landed at 4:00 a.m. local time across […]

May 20, 2026

Appointments

IG Petrochemicals Appoints Pramod Sanap as Chief HR Officer

IG Petrochemicals Limited, a leading Indian specialty chemicals company, has appointed Pramod Sanap as its Chief Human Resources Officer. Based in Mumbai, he assumed the role in April 2026 and will lead the company’s people and industrial relations strategy as it continues to strengthen its manufacturing and business operations. Extenvise Experience Pramod brings close to […]

May 20, 2026

Labour Law

Will the 8th Pay Commission Start in 2026? Key Dates and Expected Hike Percentages

As of May 2026, the 8th Pay Commission has moved from speculation to active planning, with the government having established the commission on November 3, 2025. The wait for over 4.8 million central government employees and 6.7 million pensioners is nearing a critical juncture. While the official effective date is set, the actual arrival of credited raises remains […]

May 20, 2026

Industry

Google and Blackstone Launch $5 Billion AI Cloud Powerhouse

In a move set to reshape the competitive landscape of artificial intelligence, Alphabet’s Google and investment giant Blackstone have announced a massive joint venture to launch a new AI-focused cloud company. Blackstone is backing the venture with an initial $5 billion equity investment. The project aims to meet the skyrocketing global demand for specialized AI data centers and compute-as-a-service. […]

May 19, 2026