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Updated on: Aug 2025
Forced to Quit? TCS Employees Speak Out Against Bench Policy
Industry

Forced to Quit? TCS Employees Speak Out Against Bench Policy

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, is facing mounting criticism following allegations that employees are being coerced into resigning under a newly introduced “Bench Policy.” The policy, which limits the time employees can remain unassigned to client projects to just 35 days annually, has triggered widespread concern among staff and labor unions, […]

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Puch AI Launches Internship Program with ₹2 Lakh Stipend
Internship

Puch AI Launches Internship Program with ₹2 Lakh Stipend

Indian AI startup Puch AI has announced two remote internship opportunities with monthly stipends ranging from ₹1 lakh to ₹2 lakh. What sets this offer apart is its radical inclusivity—no formal degree is required, and the internships are open to candidates as young as 10th-grade students. The roles include: Both positions are fully remote, allowing […]

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Tata AIG Appoints Meghana Rao as Chief HR Officer
Appointments

Tata AIG Appoints Meghana Rao as Chief HR Officer

Tata AIG General Insurance has appointed Meghana Rao as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). With over two decades of experience in human resources across banking, retail, and e-commerce sectors, Meghana steps into a pivotal role as the company continues to scale its operations and strengthen its employer brand. In her new position, Meghana will […]

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Fibe Promotes Monica A. as Chief Human Resources Officer
Appointments

Fibe Promotes Monica A. as Chief Human Resources Officer

Fibe India, formerly known as EarlySalary, has announced the elevation of Monica A (Monica Anshul Mishra) to the role of Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Monica had been serving as Head of Human Capital Management at Fibe since August 2022, where she played a key role in shaping the company’s people strategy, talent acquisition, and […]

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Samsung Semiconductor Teams Face Strict 5-Day Office Mandate
Work Model

Samsung Semiconductor Teams Face Strict 5-Day Office Mandate

Samsung has implemented a strict five-day office mandate for select teams within its U.S. semiconductor division, ending its previous FlexWork policy that allowed up to two remote workdays per week. The change, which took effect in July 2025, reflects the company’s push to foster a “consistently full campus environment” aimed at enhancing real-time collaboration and […]

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PwC Trains Junior Accountants for Managerial Roles
Employment

PwC Trains Junior Accountants for Managerial Roles

PwC is redesigning its training programs to prepare junior accountants to function like managers—right from the start. The move comes as artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly automates routine tasks such as data entry, audit execution, and compliance checks, traditionally assigned to entry-level staff. According to Jenn Kosar, PwC’s AI Assurance Leader, the firm is responding to […]

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TCS Cuts 12,000 Jobs, Experts Warn of Upcoming Layoff Wave
Industry

TCS Cuts 12,000 Jobs, Experts Warn of Upcoming Layoff Wave

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, has announced the layoff of over 12,000 employees, marking the biggest workforce reduction in its history. While the company attributes the move to “skill mismatches,” industry analysts believe it signals a deeper, AI-driven transformation across India’s $283 billion outsourcing sector. The layoffs represent roughly 2% of […]

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Paid National Internship Program – Veterans India, Stipend 5000/ Month
Employment

Paid National Internship Program – Veterans India, Stipend 5000/ Month

Veterans India is a national, non-political organization led by ex-servicemen and professionals. We work to strengthen Bharat through patriotism, civic responsibility, and action in local communities. Veterans India said, “We have agreements with AICTE, NBA, and over 1,000 higher education institutions. Our programs connect the energy of young people with the experience of veterans to […]

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Dell Technologies Nearly Dissolves ‘New Logo’ Acquisitions Team
Layoffs

Dell Technologies Nearly Dissolves ‘New Logo’ Acquisitions Team

Dell Technologies has carried out a sweeping round of layoffs that has nearly dissolved its ‘new logo’ acquisitions team, a specialized group of approximately 150 sales professionals responsible for securing new commercial and enterprise clients. The move is part of a broader organizational restructuring driven by Dell’s strategic pivot toward artificial intelligence (AI) and enterprise-focused […]

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Offer Letters Without Jobs: TCS Faces Backlash
Employment

Offer Letters Without Jobs: TCS Faces Backlash

Over 600 lateral hires at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) are facing indefinite delays in onboarding, despite having received formal offer letters. These professionals—many with 2 to 18 years of experience—had resigned from their previous roles in anticipation of joining TCS between July and September 2025, only to be informed that their joining dates were postponed […]

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Google India Introduces Holistic Elder Care Support for Staff
Industry

Google India Introduces Holistic Elder Care Support for Staff

Google India has launched a comprehensive Elder Care Program aimed at supporting employees who are caring for aging family members. The initiative addresses a growing challenge in modern Indian households, where professionals often juggle demanding careers alongside caregiving responsibilities for elderly parents or relatives. Announced by Shraddhanjali Rao, Head of HR at Google India, the […]

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50% Tariff Hits India’s Jobs, IT Services, Textile, Gems & Jewellery..
Editorial

50% Tariff Hits India’s Jobs, IT Services, Textile, Gems & Jewellery..

The US President has imposed a 25% tariff on India effective August 7, 2025, with an additional 25% to be added by August 27, 2025, bringing the total to 50%. This significant tariff is expected to impact India’s job market. According to a survey by SightsIn Plus, 55% of respondents believe it will severely hit […]

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