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Updated on: Jul 2025
Wipro Held Liable for Damaging Ex-Employee’s Reputation
Employment

Wipro Held Liable for Damaging Ex-Employee’s Reputation

The Delhi High Court recently ordered Wipro to pay Rs 2 lakh in damages to a former employee. The case involved defamatory statements made in the employee’s relieving letter. The court also told the company to issue a new letter without those remarks. The employee had worked as a principal consultant from March 2018 to […]

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NPS vs UPS: Which Pension Scheme Suits Your Retirement?
EPFO

NPS vs UPS: Which Pension Scheme Suits Your Retirement?

As the September 30 deadline approaches, central government employees face a pivotal decision: whether to remain in the New Pension System (NPS) or opt for the newly introduced Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). The choice carries long-term implications for retirement security, income stability, and financial planning. With both schemes now offering comparable tax benefits, the decision […]

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Novartis Appoints Jonas as Head of People Services & Soln.
Appointments

Novartis Appoints Jonas as Head of People Services & Soln.

Novartis has named Jonas Prasanna as the new Head of People Services & Solutions (PS&S) for India. Based in Hyderabad, Jonas will oversee HR operations and service delivery across the country, with a focus on enhancing employee experience, operational excellence, and alignment with Novartis’s global transformation agenda. A Career Built on Diverse HR Leadership Jonas […]

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Bank of Baroda Manager Dies by Suicide, Cites Work Pressure
Demise

Bank of Baroda Manager Dies by Suicide, Cites Work Pressure

A senior manager at the Bank of Baroda died by suicide on the bank’s premises late on July 17, 2025. The deceased, identified as Shiv Shankar Mitra, 52, was serving as Chief Manager at the branch and had recently submitted his resignation citing health issues and excessive work pressure. Sequence of Events Leading to the […]

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Two Months Free Virtual Internship for Software Engineers
Employment

Two Months Free Virtual Internship for Software Engineers

TechieHelp is inviting students across India to apply for its virtual internship program for Full Stack Developer Software Engineers. This opportunity is designed for those who want real experience in web development using tools and technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Node.js, MongoDB, Firebase, and more. Interns will get to work on live projects and […]

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KPMG, DUT, and UNESCO Mentor 200+ Youth for Career Success
Partnership

KPMG, DUT, and UNESCO Mentor 200+ Youth for Career Success

In a collaborative effort to bridge the gap between education and employment, KPMG South Africa, Durban University of Technology (DUT), and UNESCO have successfully equipped more than 200 students with essential workplace skills. The initiative, delivered through UNESCO’s Global Skills Academy (GSA), forms part of KPMG’s global commitment to economically empower 10 million disadvantaged youth […]

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Meta Reveals 44-Member Superintelligence Team
Employment

Meta Reveals 44-Member Superintelligence Team

Meta has unveiled the names of 44 individuals selected for its newly formed Superintelligence Team, a high-profile initiative aimed at advancing artificial general intelligence (AGI). Meta assembled the team through an aggressive global recruitment strategy. It includes only two Indian-origin researchers—Trapit Bansal and Hammad Syed—underscoring the team’s international scope and the competitive nature of its […]

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Labour Ministry Notifies Relaxed EDLI Criteria for Family Benefits
EPFO

Labour Ministry Notifies Relaxed EDLI Criteria for Family Benefits

Ministry of Labour and Employment has formally notified relaxed eligibility criteria for Employees’ Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) scheme under Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). The Central Board of Trustees approved these changes in February 2025, and they were officially notified on July 18. They aim to strengthen financial protection for families of deceased employees, especially […]

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Taxmann and EY India Launch AI Platform
Partnership

Taxmann and EY India Launch AI Platform

Taxmann, India’s leading publisher of tax and legal content, has partnered with EY India to launch Taxmann.AI, an artificial intelligence-powered platform designed to assist tax and legal professionals with research, document analysis, and drafting. The platform, unveiled on July 18, 2025, marks a significant step in digitizing India’s complex tax ecosystem and aims to improve […]

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Maharashtra Forms Task Force to Study Office Timings
Labour Law

Maharashtra Forms Task Force to Study Office Timings

Maharashtra government has initiated a pilot program to test staggered office timings and explore alternative transport solutions across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The move was prompted by a tragic incident in June 2025, where five commuters died after falling from an overcrowded train between Mumbra and Diva stations. This led to renewed urgency in […]

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Dell Internal Survey Reveals Declining Employee Satisfaction
Employment

Dell Internal Survey Reveals Declining Employee Satisfaction

Dell Technologies is facing growing internal dissatisfaction, according to its latest annual employee engagement survey, “Tell Dell.” The results show a significant drop in employee satisfaction for the second consecutive year, even as managers continue to receive strong approval ratings. The findings reveal a complex workplace sentiment influenced by return-to-office mandates, layoffs, and shifting company […]

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Goldman Sachs Launches Career Mobility Program
Employment

Goldman Sachs Launches Career Mobility Program

Goldman Sachs has unveiled a new internal initiative aimed at retaining junior bankers amid rising competition from private equity firms. The program, announced via an internal memo by Dan Dees, co-head of the firm’s global banking and markets unit, offers select analysts a structured career path that begins in investment banking and transitions into the […]

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