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Updated on: Jul 2025
TCS Onboarding Delay Leaves 600 Tech Professionals in Limbo
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TCS Onboarding Delay Leaves 600 Tech Professionals in Limbo

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, is facing mounting pressure over its decision to indefinitely delay the onboarding of approximately 600 experienced lateral hires. The issue, which has triggered widespread anxiety among affected professionals, has now reached the Ministry of Labour and Employment through a formal complaint filed by the Nascent Information […]

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Tata Group, Google India, Infosys Named Top Employer Brands
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Tata Group, Google India, Infosys Named Top Employer Brands

According to the Randstad Employer Brand Research (REBR) 2025, Tata Group, Google India, and Infosys have been named the country’s top three most attractive employer brands. The study, based on insights from over 170,000 respondents across 34 markets—including more than 3,500 in India—reflects evolving expectations around workplace culture, compensation, and career growth. Tata Group Tops […]

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India Proposes 36% Stipend Hike for Apprenticeship Training
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India Proposes 36% Stipend Hike for Apprenticeship Training

Central Apprenticeship Council (CAC), under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), has proposed a 36% increase in apprenticeship stipends. The recommendation was made during the Council’s 38th meeting held on May 26, 2025. It forms part of a broader strategy to enhance the appeal, financial feasibility, and industry alignment of vocational training. The […]

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Paid Virtual Internship on Advanced Excel – Apply by 31-Jul-2025
Employment

Paid Virtual Internship on Advanced Excel – Apply by 31-Jul-2025

Universal Technologies is offering a six-week virtual internship focused on Advanced Excel, open to students across India. The internship is set to begin immediately and is available to students from all academic backgrounds—whether you’re pursuing a degree in arts, science, commerce, or technology. This Virtual Internship program aims to help students build real-world skills and […]

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Govt Paid Internship, Stipend Rs. 15,000/Month; Apply by July 31
Employment

Govt Paid Internship, Stipend Rs. 15,000/Month; Apply by July 31

The Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) Directorate in Uttar Pradesh has announced a paid internship program aimed at providing valuable hands-on experience to undergraduate students. This initiative falls under the TULIP (The Urban Learning Internship Program) framework and is designed to engage bright, motivated individuals in supporting one of India’s flagship cleanliness and sanitation initiatives. About […]

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LTIMindtree Reignites Campus Hiring, Targets 5,000 Onboards
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LTIMindtree Reignites Campus Hiring, Targets 5,000 Onboards

LTIMindtree, one of India’s leading IT services firms, has resumed its fresher hiring program with plans to onboard approximately 5,000 graduates during the fiscal year 2025–26. This move marks a significant shift in the company’s talent acquisition strategy, especially amid ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties and cautious hiring trends across the IT sector. The initiative reflects LTIMindtree’s […]

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Virtual Internship -Tech & Management Aspirants, Apply by July 31
Employment

Virtual Internship -Tech & Management Aspirants, Apply by July 31

Extion Infotech, a trusted name in Tech and Management education space, has announced the launch of its comprehensive Virtual Internship Program aimed at equipping students and professionals with hands-on skills and real-world experience. The program is open to applicants across all domains and specializations. It is designed to support candidates at every level—beginner, intermediate, and […]

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Juniper Green Energy Appoints Varinder as AVP & Head – HR
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Juniper Green Energy Appoints Varinder as AVP & Head – HR

Juniper Green Energy has appointed Varinder Singh as the Assistant Vice President and Head of Human Resources. With this appointment, the company underscores its commitment to aligning HR leadership with its long-term growth plans across the renewable energy spectrum. Varinder Singh’s Career Journey and Educational Qualifications Varinder Singh brings over 14 years of diversified HR […]

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Skill India Assistant Launched to Expand Access to Skilling
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Skill India Assistant Launched to Expand Access to Skilling

Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has launched the Skill India Assistant (SIA)—an AI-powered chatbot developed in collaboration with Meta and the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). The initiative marks a significant step in India’s journey toward becoming a global skill capital, leveraging open-source artificial intelligence to reach underserved populations. Skill India Assistant: A […]

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ELI Scheme Targets 3.5 Crore Jobs with EPF-Linked Incentives
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ELI Scheme Targets 3.5 Crore Jobs with EPF-Linked Incentives

Union Cabinet has approved the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme with a budgetary outlay of ₹99,446 crore. The scheme, announced in the Union Budget 2024–25, is designed to incentivize both first-time employees and employers creating sustained new jobs across sectors, with a special focus on manufacturing. ELI Scheme Overview and Registration Timeline The ELI Scheme […]

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EPFO Achieves Net Member Addition of 20.06 Lakh in May 2025
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EPFO Achieves Net Member Addition of 20.06 Lakh in May 2025

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has reported its highest-ever monthly net member addition of 20.06 lakh in May 2025. This figure includes 9.42 lakh new subscribers, reflecting a surge in workforce formalization and heightened awareness of social security benefits. The data, released by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, underscores the impact of targeted outreach […]

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Govt Confirms 8th Pay Commission, Seeks Stakeholder Inputs
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Govt Confirms 8th Pay Commission, Seeks Stakeholder Inputs

The central government has officially confirmed its decision to constitute the 8th Central Pay Commission (8th CPC). The announcement, made during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, marks the first formal step toward revising compensation structures under the next pay cycle. The 8th CPC is expected to affect approximately 50 lakh central government employees and 65 […]

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