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Updated on: Aug 2025
Big Four Firm PwC Plans Major Cut in Associate Hiring by 2028
Hiring

Big Four Firm PwC Plans Major Cut in Associate Hiring by 2028

Landing a job at PwC straight out of college is set to become significantly more challenging. According to an internal presentation shared with alumni of a major U.S. university, the Big Four accounting and consulting firm plans to reduce entry-level hiring by nearly one-third over the next three years. The presentation, first reported by Business […]

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Virtual Internship in Web Development for Students Across India
Employment

Virtual Internship in Web Development for Students Across India

AICTE and Elewayte, a company of Realtek Consulting LLC, have announced the launch of its Web Developer (Intern) Virtual Internship Program. The Virtual Internship is designed to provide students across India with a practical, hands-on learning experience in full-stack web development, bridging the gap between academic knowledge and industry-ready skills. The internship, which is set […]

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Big Billion Days 2025: Flipkart Boosts Hiring in Tier 2 and 3 Cities
Hiring

Big Billion Days 2025: Flipkart Boosts Hiring in Tier 2 and 3 Cities

As India’s largest e-commerce event, The Big Billion Days (TBBD) 2025, approaches, Flipkart has announced the creation of over 2.2 lakh seasonal job opportunities across its supply chain, logistics, and last-mile delivery operations. The hiring drive is part of the company’s broader festive preparedness strategy, aimed at scaling operations to meet the surge in consumer […]

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Dilip Pattanayak joins RP Sanjiv Goenka Group as President- HR
Appointments

Dilip Pattanayak joins RP Sanjiv Goenka Group as President- HR

RP Sanjiv Goenka Group has appointed Dilip Pattanayak as President–Group HR to lead and strengthen the company’s people agenda across its wide portfolio of businesses. In his new role, Pattanayak will focus on driving HR transformation and building on the Group’s culture of excellence. A Veteran HR Leader Pattanayak joins RP Sanjiv Goenka Group from […]

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Will AI Make Your Manager Obsolete — or More Human?
Technology

Will AI Make Your Manager Obsolete — or More Human?

The Myth Imagine running a transport company in the pre-Uber era. You have a fleet of cars and drivers. When a customer calls, you quickly find the nearest available driver, make the booking, and keep both sides happy. This was a flourishing business a few decades ago. Even now, there are companies that run this […]

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Virtual Internship on AI in Glass Casting, Stipend ₹10000 /month
Employment

Virtual Internship on AI in Glass Casting, Stipend ₹10000 /month

AICTE and ZenCast Private Limited have announced the launch of a unique virtual internship program focused on the implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in glass casting. The 16-week program, starting immediately, offers students and young professionals the opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to cutting-edge applications of AI in manufacturing. The initiative is aimed at reimagining […]

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4.9 Million+ EPS-95 Retirees Receive Less Than ₹1,500 Monthly
EPFO

4.9 Million+ EPS-95 Retirees Receive Less Than ₹1,500 Monthly

A recent disclosure by the Ministry of Labour and Employment has brought renewed attention to the financial distress faced by millions of retired workers under the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995 (EPS-95). As of March 31, 2025, out of 8.15 million pensioners enrolled in the scheme, more than 4.9 million—over 60%—receive monthly pensions below ₹1,500. The […]

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Rohit Jindal Appointed CHRO at Hamilton Housewares (Milton)
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Rohit Jindal Appointed CHRO at Hamilton Housewares (Milton)

Hamilton Housewares Pvt. Ltd., the parent company behind household brands such as Milton, Treo, SpotZero, Claro, and Milton ProCook, has appointed Rohit Jindal as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Rohit’s appointment comes at a time when Hamilton is focusing on operational excellence, workforce engagement, and leadership development to support its growth ambitions in the […]

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Russia Turns to Indian Workers to Fill Industrial Labour Gaps
Hiring

Russia Turns to Indian Workers to Fill Industrial Labour Gaps

In response to a widening industrial workforce shortage, Russia is actively seeking to recruit skilled Indian workers across key sectors including machinery, electronics, construction, and textiles. India’s Ambassador to Russia, Vinay Kumar, confirmed the development in an interview with Russian news agency TASS, stating that Russian companies are increasingly turning to India’s skilled labour pool […]

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EPFO Registers 21.89 Lakh Net Formal Job Additions in June 2025
EPFO

EPFO Registers 21.89 Lakh Net Formal Job Additions in June 2025

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has recorded its highest-ever net addition of formal jobs in June 2025, with 21.89 lakh members added to its payroll. This marks the strongest monthly growth since EPFO began publishing payroll data in April 2018, signaling a robust expansion in India’s formal workforce. According to provisional data released by the […]

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Virtual Internship in Emerging Technologies; Apply by Aug 25
Employment

Virtual Internship in Emerging Technologies; Apply by Aug 25

AICTE and Robokwik.com have announced the launch of their new Virtual Internship Program for students and aspiring professionals across India. The two-month internship, beginning immediately, offers candidates the chance to gain practical exposure in high-demand technology domains such as Python, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Data Science, Java, and Website Development. Internship Structure The […]

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72% of Employers in India Plan New Job Creation in H2 2025
Hiring

72% of Employers in India Plan New Job Creation in H2 2025

India’s white-collar job market is poised for robust growth in the latter half of 2025, with a significant majority of employers planning to expand their workforce through net new job creation. According to Naukri’s bi-annual Hiring Outlook report, 72% of surveyed employers indicated plans to create new roles rather than rely solely on replacement hiring. […]

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