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Updated on: Jul 2025
Paid Internship in Python with AI and ML; Stipend 5000 Monthly
Employment

Paid Internship in Python with AI and ML; Stipend 5000 Monthly

AICTE, in collaboration with SKYPARK ITECH, has opened applications for its full-time internship program focused on Python programming with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. The internship is set to begin immediately and will run for three months. Designed for students and early-career professionals, the program offers practical experience with real-world projects. Participants will work on […]

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Over 30 Crore Unorganised Workers Registered on e-Shram
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Over 30 Crore Unorganised Workers Registered on e-Shram

Ministry of Labour and Employment has announced that over 30.95 crore unorganised workers have registered on the e-Shram portal as of July 22, 2025. Launched on August 26, 2021, the portal aims to create a comprehensive National Database of Unorganised Workers (NDUW), seeded with Aadhaar, and provide each registrant with a Universal Account Number (UAN) […]

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Virtual Cybersecurity Internship, Stipend 18000, Deadline Aug 6
Employment

Virtual Cybersecurity Internship, Stipend 18000, Deadline Aug 6

AICTE, in collaboration with Zencast, has announced a new virtual internship for candidates interested in cybersecurity. This 12-week program is centered on securing Industrial Control Systems (ICS), which are used in critical sectors like manufacturing, utilities, and transportation. Program Details Interns will help find weaknesses in industrial systems, evaluate threats, and design systems that can […]

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Employee Unions Push Back Against TCS Layoffs
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Employee Unions Push Back Against TCS Layoffs

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, is facing mounting criticism from employee unions and advocacy groups following its announcement to lay off 12,000 employees—approximately 2% of its global workforce—in FY26. The move has been labeled the largest mass layoff in Indian IT history, sparking widespread concern across the sector. Mid- and senior-level […]

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Ola Krutrim Cuts Over 100 Jobs in Strategic Restructuring
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Ola Krutrim Cuts Over 100 Jobs in Strategic Restructuring

Ola Krutrim, the artificial intelligence startup founded by Bhavish Aggarwal, has laid off more than 100 employees in its second round of workforce reduction, primarily affecting its linguistics division. The layoffs follow a smaller round in June 2025, and come just weeks after the launch of Krutrim’s flagship AI assistant, Kruti, which supports 13 Indian […]

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TCS Layoffs Shatter Perception of Job Security in Indian IT Sector
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TCS Layoffs Shatter Perception of Job Security in Indian IT Sector

The recent announcement by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to lay off 12,200 employees—roughly 2% of its global workforce—has sent shockwaves through India’s IT industry. Once considered a bastion of job stability, TCS is now at the center of a broader reckoning about employment security, especially for professionals over the age of 45. The layoffs, scheduled […]

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Publicis Global Delivery Appoints Sugandha Sharma as SVP-HR
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Publicis Global Delivery Appoints Sugandha Sharma as SVP-HR

Publicis Global Delivery (PGD), the globally connected capability platform of Publicis Groupe, has appointed Sugandha Sharma as its Senior Vice President – Human Resources. The move comes as PGD continues to expand its global delivery footprint and deepen its commitment to culture-first, innovation-driven operations. Professional Background Sugandha Sharma brings over 15 years of experience in […]

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Zubin Mody Resigns as IndusInd Bank CHRO After 20 Years
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Zubin Mody Resigns as IndusInd Bank CHRO After 20 Years

Zubin Mody, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) of IndusInd Bank, has tendered his resignation after a 20-year tenure with the private lender. His departure, effective October 24, 2025, was formally communicated to the bank’s board through a letter dated July 25, 2025, and disclosed in a regulatory filing under SEBI’s Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements […]

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HDFC Bank, SBI, and Axis Bank Scale Back Hiring in FY25
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HDFC Bank, SBI, and Axis Bank Scale Back Hiring in FY25

India’s leading commercial banks—HDFC Bank, State Bank of India (SBI), and Axis Bank—have significantly reduced their hiring activity in FY25. This reflects a cautious approach amid slower credit growth, limited branch expansion, and improved employee retention. According to annual disclosures and industry reports, the three banks collectively added fewer employees compared to previous years, marking […]

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Virtual Internship in AI and ML Technology, Apply by Deadline
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Virtual Internship in AI and ML Technology, Apply by Deadline

AICTE offers a virtual internship program that focuses on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). It is meant for students and professionals who want to understand how machines learn from data and how these systems are used in different industries. The course content is based on materials from DeepLearning.AI and covers core ideas in […]

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AWS Internship Program for 9 Months with Monthly Stipend 20,000
Employment

AWS Internship Program for 9 Months with Monthly Stipend 20,000

AICTE, in collaboration with Saraj Innotech, has opened applications for a full-time AWS internship program, offering 80 positions across Guntur, Krishna, and Visakhapatnam. The internship runs for 9 months and provides a monthly stipend of ₹20,000. Hands-On Experience with AWS Tools Interns will be involved in real business tasks and cloud-based projects using Amazon Web […]

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Mid-Sized GCCs Lead Hiring Surge in First Half of 2025
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Mid-Sized GCCs Lead Hiring Surge in First Half of 2025

India’s mid-sized Global Capability Centres (GCCs) have emerged as the fastest-growing segment in the country’s technology and business services landscape, outpacing their larger counterparts in hiring activity during the first half of 2025. According to data from staffing firm Quess Corp, mid-sized GCCs—defined as centres with 500 to 2,000 employees—registered a 10–12% increase in hiring, […]

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