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Updated on: Jun 2026
L&T Bags ₹18,600 Crore Contracts with Tamil Nadu, To Create 8,200 Jobs
Industry

L&T Bags ₹18,600 Crore Contracts with Tamil Nadu, To Create 8,200 Jobs

Infrastructure major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) worth ₹18,600 crore with the Government of Tamil Nadu to develop three major industrial projects across the state. The agreement is expected to generate around 8,200 direct employment opportunities, strengthening the state’s push for large-scale industrial expansion. The MoU was signed in […]

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Meta Lays Off 8,000 Employees, Shifts Focus to AI, 10% Workforce Affected
Layoffs

Meta Lays Off 8,000 Employees, Shifts Focus to AI, 10% Workforce Affected

Meta has started a major round of layoffs that will affect around 10 percent of its global workforce, or nearly 8,000 employees. The job cuts began this week and are being carried out in phases across different regions. Reports indicate that employees from the company’s integrity team, cybersecurity unit, and content design division are among […]

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Cognizant Launches New Physical AI Platform for Enterprise Operations
Industry

Cognizant Launches New Physical AI Platform for Enterprise Operations

Cognizant has announced the launch of its new Physical AI Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), designed to help companies use artificial intelligence across physical operations such as factories, warehouses, transportation systems, energy networks, and healthcare facilities. The platform is built on the company’s Cognizant Intelligence Spine, which connects different physical systems including industrial sensors, IoT devices, automation equipment, […]

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12 Years of Pension Reforms: Improved Efficiency and Faster Pension Delivery
Compensation

12 Years of Pension Reforms: Improved Efficiency and Faster Pension Delivery

Over the past 12 years, the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India, has strengthened the delivery of Pension Reforms through continuous digital transformation. At the centre of this transformation is ‘Bhavishya’, a centralized end-to-end pension processing system designed to improve transparency, reduce delays, and […]

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TCS Chairman’s Bold Vision for a New Operating Model in IT Services
Industry

TCS Chairman’s Bold Vision for a New Operating Model in IT Services

Chairman N. Chandrasekaran Says AI Will Transform the IT Services Model Over the Next Three Years India’s largest IT services company, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), is preparing for a future where artificial intelligence becomes as integral to its workforce as its employees. Speaking at the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), TCS Chairman N. Chandrasekaran said […]

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Infosys Wins Three Large Deals Worth $325 Million; To Hire 20,000 Freshers in FY27
Employment

Infosys Wins Three Large Deals Worth $325 Million; To Hire 20,000 Freshers in FY27

Infosys has secured three major contracts worth a combined $325 million, strengthening its large-deal pipeline at a time when global enterprises are increasingly investing in cost optimization, vendor consolidation, and AI-led transformation initiatives. According to industry sources, the largest of these deals is with Swedish automaker Volvo Cars, estimated to be worth around $170 million. […]

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Tata Power Elevates Darshana Chheda as Group Head – HR Tech, Systems & Policies
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Tata Power Elevates Darshana Chheda as Group Head – HR Tech, Systems & Policies

Tata Power, part of the Tata Group, has announced the elevation of Darshana Chheda as Group Head – HR Tech, Systems & Policies. In her new role, she will lead the organization’s HR technology initiatives, SAP SuccessFactors ecosystem, and HR policy framework, supporting Tata Power’s ongoing digital transformation and people strategy agenda. Extensive Experience Prior […]

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Cognizant Released a Study on the Future of Entry-Level Work in India
Employment

Cognizant Released a Study on the Future of Entry-Level Work in India

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming India’s workforce at an accelerated pace, with more than one-third of entry-level tasks already being handled by AI systems, according to a new study released by Cognizant and Pearson. The report, titled as The AI Workforce Pulse: The Adaptability Imperative, the study surveyed 750 HR leaders across India, the United […]

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Accenture issued Memo to all employees worldwide…
Compensation

Accenture issued Memo to all employees worldwide…

Global professional services company Accenture has introduced a revised compensation approach for its June salary review cycle, impacting its workforce of more than 780,000 employees worldwide. Under the new framework, employees receiving stay-at-level salary increases will get only half of their approved hike added to their base salary, while the remaining half will be paid […]

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PM Modi to Disburse ₹2,400 Crore Employment Incentives
Employment

PM Modi to Disburse ₹2,400 Crore Employment Incentives

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will today, June 19, 2026, disburse ₹2,400 crore worth of incentives under the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana (PM-VBRY), marking one of the largest employment-linked payouts under the scheme so far. Around 1.5 million beneficiaries, including first-time employees and employers, are expected to receive direct financial support through the Direct […]

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Hindustan Zinc Appoints Amarendu Prakash as CEO-Designate
Appointments

Hindustan Zinc Appoints Amarendu Prakash as CEO-Designate

Hindustan Zinc has announced the appointment of Amarendu Prakash as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO)-Designate, effective June 19, 2026. The appointment was approved by the company’s Board of Directors at its meeting held on June 19, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Extensive Experience Amarendu brings over 34 years of leadership […]

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Accenture Q3FY26: HR Priorities Evolve in the Age of AI Workforce
Industry

Accenture Q3FY26: HR Priorities Evolve in the Age of AI Workforce

Accenture Q3 FY26 results present a mixed but strategically important picture for HR leaders. While revenue growth continues to be supported by strong AI-led demand, the company is operating in a more cautious demand environment. Workforce Data Accenture reported key workforce metrics for Q3 FY26 (ended May 31, 2026), reflecting stable operational performance amid modest […]

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