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IT Minister Challenges TCS, Infosys, and Wipro to Lead Indias Tech Revolution

Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has issued a clarion call to Indias leading IT giantsTCS,...

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EPFO New Rules Minimum Insurance Payout for Short Service Tenure

Employees Provident Fund Organisation EPFO has introduced significant amendments to Employe...

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IT Unions Fight Against Extended Working Hours and Unpaid Overtime

In recent months, the Indian Information Technology IT sector has been at the center of a signific...

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Government Pushes for Gig Worker Registration on e-Shram Portal

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued a call to action for platform workers across India, urging them to register on the e-Shram portal. This initiative aims to provide formal recognition to gig and platform workers while granting them access to healthcare benefits under the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY). Growing Gig […]

Layoffs

JioStar Announces 600 Job Cuts in Post-Merger Restructuring

JioStar, the newly formed joint venture between Reliance Industries’ Viacom18 and Disney’s Star India, has announced plans to cut 600 jobs as part of its post-merger workforce restructuring. This move comes in the wake of the merger, which created India’s largest media and entertainment company, valued at ₹70,352 crore. The layoffs aim to streamline operations, […]

Hiring

TCS Walk-in Drive on March 11 & 15, Details Inside

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is conducting walk-in interviews for two roles: Procurement Associate in Nagpur and Azure Data Engineer in Hyderabad. These opportunities are for experienced professionals looking to grow in procurement operations and cloud technology. Attend the interviews on 11th March (Nagpur) and 15th March (Hyderabad) to explore exciting career prospects. TCS Walk-in Drive […]

Employment

Meta Faces Backlash Over Alleged Blacklisting Former Employees

Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has come under scrutiny for reportedly maintaining internal “Do Not Rehire” lists. These lists, which bar certain former employees from returning to the company, have sparked debates about transparency, fairness, and the broader implications for corporate hiring practices. Emergence of ‘Do Not Rehire’ Lists […]

Appointments

Eagle Trans Group Names Mayank Misra as Head – HR

Eagle Trans Group, a prominent name in the logistics and shipping industry, has appointed Mayank Misra as its Head – Human Resources. The announcement was made by Mayank himself on his LinkedIn profile, where he expressed his enthusiasm for the new role. He stated, “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as […]

Employment

L&T Announces One-Day Paid Menstrual Leave, Benefiting 5,000 Women Employees

Larsen & Toubro (L&T), the engineering, procurement, and construction giant, has announced a one-day paid menstrual leave for its women employees. The initiative unveiled a day ahead of International Women’s Day, is expected to benefit around 5,000 women employees within the company. The decision, however, is limited to employees of the parent company and does […]

Hiring

Rebegin Your Career Journey with TCS after Break, Apply Here

India’s largest IT services provider company, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) offers experienced women professionals the chance to restart their careers after a break. Talent deserves opportunities, and this program ensures that skilled individuals can return to work with confidence. TCS has always focused on creating a supportive workplace for all employees. The company states, “We […]

Survey & Report

India’s avg salary hike to be 8.8% in 2025, lowest in a decade: Deloitte Report

According to Deloitte India Talent Outlook 2025, the average salary increment in India is projected to be 8.8% in 2025, down from 9.0% in 2024. Excluding 2020–2021, this is expected to be the lowest increment in a decade. The third edition of the Deloitte India Talent Outlook was released on 7 March 2025. This survey […]

EPFO

Higher Pension EPS-95 Application, Check Status Step by Step..

The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has processed 70% of applications under the Pension on Higher Wages (PoHW) scheme and aims to complete the remaining cases by March 31, 2025. EPFO has stated that a complete assessment can only be made after all higher pension applications are processed. Interim evaluations will continue for every 50,000 demand letters […]