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Updated on: May 2026

Appointments

Thermax Appoints Kavita Singh as Chief Human Resources Officer

May 9, 2026

SYSTRA India Appoints Renu Bohra as Chief HR Officer

SYSTRA India has appointed Renu Bohra as its Chief Human Resources Officer CHRO to lead the compan...

Appointments

May 9, 2026

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NITI Aayog Opens Internship Applications, Apply by May

NITI Aayog has invited applications for its Internship Scheme . The programme is open to undergr...

Internship

May 9, 2026

DRDO TBRL Announces Paid Internship Programme , Apply by May

The Defence Research and Development Organisation DRDO has invited applications for the Paid Inter...

Internship

May 8, 2026

C-Suite Move

L&T Announces Board and Leadership Changes, Appoints P. Ramakrishnan as CFO

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Limited has approved a series of significant leadership and board-level changes, including the appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer, induction of a new independent director, and re-appointments of senior executives. The decisions were approved by the company’s Board of Directors at a meeting held on Friday. Vijay Sankar Appointed Independent […]

May 8, 2026

Appointments

Gates Corporation Appoints Dee Sequeira as Head- HR, India

Gates Corporation has appointed Dee Sequeira as Head – Human Resources for its India operations and manufacturing business. In this role, Sequeira will manage HR for Gates Corporation’s India operations, including four manufacturing plants and the company’s commercial and support teams. She is based in India and took charge in March 2026. Extensive Experience Sequeira […]

May 8, 2026

Industry

TCS Nashik Harassment Case: Main Accused Nida Khan Arrested

The Nashik city police on Thursday, May 7, 2026, arrested absconding suspended BPO staffer Nida Khan, one of the accused in the high-profile TCS-linked BPO case, from Sambhajinagar city after a 42-day search operation. Confirming the development, Nashik Police Commissioner Sandeep Karnik and Assistant Police Commissioner Sandeep Mitke said the arrest was carried out through […]

May 8, 2026

Industry

Deloitte Plans Major India Expansion Amid Rapid GCC Growth

Deloitte India plans to hire about 50,000 more people in India as the company increases its work across the country. A few things stand out as new and important in this announcement: TiEcon Mangaluru 2026 Speaking at the TiEcon Mangaluru 2026, Romal Shetty said India is now one of the company’s key talent centers. Deloitte […]

May 8, 2026

Appointments

MetricStream Appoints Neha Srivastava as SVP-Human Resources

MetricStream appoints Neha Srivastava as Senior Vice President- Human Resources, and member of the senior leadership team. In her new role, Neha will lead MetricStream’s global people strategy, partnering with the leadership team to strengthen organizational capability, enhance operational efficiency, and enable scalable growth across global operations. Extensive Experience Neha brings nearly 20 years of […]

May 7, 2026

Industry

Infosys to Build Mega AI Hub for Truist Financial; 4,500 Openings

Infosys Limited has secured a landmark contract worth over $500 million from U.S.-based Truist Financial Corp. The agreement involves establishing and managing a massive Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Hyderabad. This center is expected to create at least 4,500 new jobs over the next few years. The Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) Model The project will be executed under a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) framework. Under […]

May 7, 2026

Industry

Cognizant is Trading Experienced Roles for 20,000 Freshers

Cognizant Technology Solutions has launched a sweeping strategic initiative titled “Project Leap,” aimed at fundamentally reshaping its operating model for an AI-driven future. The program, detailed during the company’s recent Q1 2026 earnings call, involves a major workforce realignment that industry reports suggest could lead to the reduction of 12,000 to 15,000 jobs globally. The “Shorter and Broader Pyramid” […]

May 7, 2026

Compensation

Wipro Issues 5.4 Million New Shares to Employees

Tech giant Wipro Limited has announced a significant expansion of its share capital through the allotment of 5,431,631 equity shares to eligible employees. The move, disclosed in a regulatory filing on May 6, 2026, is part of the company’s ongoing strategy to leverage equity-based incentives to retain high-performing talent and align employee interests with long-term shareholder value. Wipro ESOPs: […]

May 7, 2026

Internship

Wipro Opens Applications for Legal and Internship Roles in India

Wipro Limited has announced two internship openings in India: Legal Intern (Campus) and Intern (New). These roles are meant for students and recent graduates who want practical experience in corporate legal work and business operations. The programs are part of the company’s early-career hiring efforts focused on skill building through project-based work. Legal Intern (Campus) […]

May 7, 2026

Labour Law

Odisha CM Mohan Majhi Increases Daily Wages for All Workers

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a significant increase in daily wages for all categories of workers on May 1, 2026. Speaking at the state-level celebration of International Labour Day, the Chief Minister revealed an upward revision in the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA), aimed at mitigating the impact of rising inflation on the working class. Odisha Revised Wage […]

May 7, 2026

Appointments

Microland Appoints Vithal Acharya as Chief Human Resources Officer

Microland, a leading AI-first, platform-led, technology infrastructure services company, has appointed Vithal Acharya as Chief Human Resources Officer. In this new role, Acharya will oversee workforce change, leadership programs, and company culture efforts. His work will support Microland’s worldwide operations and help expand its AI-led infrastructure and AIOps services in more than 100 countries. Commenting on […]

May 7, 2026

Industry

SBI Staff Federation Warns Against Risks of Outsourced Banking

All India SBI Staff Federation (AISBISF) has announced a major escalation in its protest against the management of India’s largest public sector lender. Citing a “dangerous shift” in employment practices, the federation has called for a two-day nationwide strike on May 25 and 26, 2026, to oppose the increasing outsourcing of permanent banking roles and chronic staffing […]

May 7, 2026