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Updated on: Sep 2026
Wipro Aerospace Ropes In Mahindra Aerospace’s Karthik Krishnamurthy as Global CEO
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Wipro Aerospace Ropes In Mahindra Aerospace’s Karthik Krishnamurthy as Global CEO

Wipro Aerospace has appointed Karthik Krishnamurthy as Global CEO, bringing more than 35 years of experience in the Aerospace Industry across engineering, manufacturing, technology, and operations. As Global CEO, Karthik will lead Wipro’s global aerospace business as the company brings together the strengths of WIN Aerospace and Wipro Lauak. He will work on growth, customer […]

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Labour Codes: Centre Expects All States, UTs to Notify Rules by Oct 31
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Labour Codes: Centre Expects All States, UTs to Notify Rules by Oct 31

The Centre expects all states and Union Territories (UTs) to publish their rules under the four labour codes by October 31, 2026, Labour Secretary Chandra Bhushan Kumar said. Ten states have already published their final rules, while other states and UTs have issued draft rules for stakeholder consultation. State Rules Key to Labour Code Implementation […]

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DCM Shriram Chemicals Appoints Radhika Arora as CHRO
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DCM Shriram Chemicals Appoints Radhika Arora as CHRO

DCM Shriram Chemicals, a major Indian chemical manufacturer and the country’s second-largest Chlor-Alkali producer, has appointed Radhika Arora as Chief Human Resources Officer. In her new role, Radhika will focus on building leadership, technical and organisational capabilities to support capacity expansion, manufacturing excellence and growth into higher-value segments, while strengthening safety, performance and organisational capability […]

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AICTE Opens 2-Month IT Internship with ₹15,000 Monthly Stipend
Internship

AICTE Opens 2-Month IT Internship with ₹15,000 Monthly Stipend

AICTE and Velnexaa Technologies have listed an IT internship opportunity on the National Internship Portal operated by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Ministry of Education, Government of India. The opportunity is aimed at students looking to gain practical exposure through an industry internship. The internship has been listed on AICTE’s National Internship […]

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EPFO Changes EPF Withdrawal Rules; 12-Month Wait for Some
EPFO

EPFO Changes EPF Withdrawal Rules; 12-Month Wait for Some

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has changed the rules for final settlement of EPF savings, with members in certain cases now required to wait 12 months before withdrawing the full balance. The revised provisions came into force on June 29, 2026. The change follows the Central Board of Trustees’ decision to extend the waiting […]

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Central Govt Employees to Get Salary Early on Sept 25
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Central Govt Employees to Get Salary Early on Sept 25

The Central Government has decided to advance the disbursement of September 2026 salaries, wages and pensions to September 25, ahead of a proposed three-day nationwide bank strike from September 28 to 30. According to various media reports on September 25, the decision was taken to avoid delays in salary, wage and pension payments due to […]

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HSBC Opens Apprentice – HR, Offers One-Year Apprenticeship
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HSBC Opens Apprentice – HR, Offers One-Year Apprenticeship

HSBC has opened applications for an Apprentice – HR role in Mumbai, offering graduates an opportunity to gain practical experience across areas such as employee benefits, global mobility, wellbeing, HR reporting and vendor management. The hybrid, full-time position was listed on its LinkedIn page on September 24, 2026. The opportunity is part of HSBC’s People, […]

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PhonePe to Hire Over 20,000 People, Deploy 50 Lakh Payment Devices
Employment

PhonePe to Hire Over 20,000 People, Deploy 50 Lakh Payment Devices

PhonePe plans to hire more than 20,000 frontline sales professionals over the next year as it expands its merchant network across India, particularly in smaller towns and rural areas. The company also plans to deploy more than 50 lakh payment devices over the next 12 months. Focus on Smaller Towns and Rural Markets The planned […]

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Adani group plans over Rs. 1 Lakh crore investment in WB by 2035
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Adani group plans over Rs. 1 Lakh crore investment in WB by 2035

The Adani Group plans to invest more than ₹1 lakh crore in West Bengal by 2035, with proposed projects across infrastructure, energy, logistics and technology. The announcement came as Gautam Adani laid the foundation stone for a ₹4,000-crore-plus healthcare project in New Town, Kolkata. ₹4,000 Crore Healthcare Project The proposed Adani Arogya Mandir will be […]

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Amazon reaches out to former employees, including laid-off staff
AI

Amazon reaches out to former employees, including laid-off staff

Amazon is reaching out to former employees, including some who were laid off, about job openings in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cloud computing, according to recruiter emails reported this week. The outreach comes after the company cut more than 30,000 corporate jobs through multiple rounds of workforce reductions. Recruiters Contact Former Employees The outreach […]

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HDFC ERGO Appoints Priyanka Nayak as Vice President – HR
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HDFC ERGO Appoints Priyanka Nayak as Vice President – HR

HDFC ERGO General Insurance, a leading insurance company in India, has appointed Priyanka Nayak as Vice President – HR, Talent Strategy & Employer Brand In her new role, Priyanka will focus on the company’s talent strategy, employer brand and internal communications, while strengthening the employee proposition and workplace culture. She brings extensive experience in learning, […]

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