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Updated on: Apr 2025
Google Layoffs: Job Cuts Likely to Impact Indian Employees in Hyderabad and Bengaluru Offices
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Google Layoffs: Job Cuts Likely to Impact Indian Employees in Hyderabad and Bengaluru Offices

Google, one of the world’s leading technology companies, is reportedly preparing for another round of layoffs as part of its global restructuring efforts. This development is expected to affect employees in its Hyderabad and Bengaluru offices, particularly those in advertising, sales, and marketing roles. While Google has not officially confirmed the latest round of layoffs […]

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Skilled and Unskilled Workers in Delhi to Earn Higher Wages
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Skilled and Unskilled Workers in Delhi to Earn Higher Wages

Delhi government has announced a hike in minimum wages for skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled workers employed in scheduled employment. The revised wage rates, effective from April 1, 2025, reflect the government’s commitment to ensuring fair compensation and protecting workers’ purchasing power in the face of economic challenges. This decision will benefit thousands of workers across […]

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Labour Ministry and Swiggy Join Forces to Create 12 Lakh Jobs in Gig Economy
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Labour Ministry and Swiggy Join Forces to Create 12 Lakh Jobs in Gig Economy

Ministry of Labour & Employment has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Swiggy, India’s leading food delivery platform. The MoU was formalized in the presence of Union Ministers Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya and Sushri Shobha Karandlaje on April 15, 2025, in New Delhi. This partnership targets the creation of over 12 lakh job opportunities within […]

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Pinnacle Industries Appoints Industry Veteran Rahul Desai as CEO
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Pinnacle Industries Appoints Industry Veteran Rahul Desai as CEO

Pinnacle Industries, a leader in automotive seating, interiors, special application vehicles, and railway seating, has announced the appointment of Rahul Desai as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This leadership change is happening at a crucial moment for the automotive components industry. The sector is undergoing rapid transformation driven by innovation, sustainability, and shifting consumer […]

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Wipro Q4FY25 Results April 16: Key Expectations and Insights
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Wipro Q4FY25 Results April 16: Key Expectations and Insights

Wipro Limited, one of India’s leading IT services companies, is set to announce its financial results for the fourth quarter of FY25 on April 16, 2025. Investors and analysts are closely monitoring the results for valuable insights into the company’s performance. These results are expected to shed light on how Wipro is navigating global economic […]

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Cognizant Opens Internship and Graduate Hiring for 2025 Batch
Employment

Cognizant Opens Internship and Graduate Hiring for 2025 Batch

Cognizant has announced opportunities for freshers through two of its flagship talent programs aimed at nurturing next-generation professionals—the Fusion Internship and the Generalist Program (GENC). Fusion Internship Program Scheduled to commence in June 2025, the Fusion Internship is a 9-week immersive experience designed for students aspiring to build careers in technology, consulting, and corporate domains. […]

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PM Internship Scheme Expands: Addressing Gender Disparity in Internships
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PM Internship Scheme Expands: Addressing Gender Disparity in Internships

PM Internship Scheme (PMIS) has emerged as a transformative initiative aimed at providing young graduates with valuable work experience and financial support. However, recent data from the pilot phase reveals a significant gender disparity, with men comprising 72% of interns and women accounting for only 28%. This imbalance has sparked discussions about the need for […]

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SBI Youth Fellowship 2025: Earn ₹19K Monthly and Make a Difference
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SBI Youth Fellowship 2025: Earn ₹19K Monthly and Make a Difference

SBI Youth Fellowship 2025 is now open for applications, offering a unique platform for young professionals and graduates to contribute to rural development while gaining invaluable experience. This prestigious 13-month fellowship, initiated by the State Bank of India (SBI) in collaboration with leading NGOs, provides participants with a monthly stipend of ₹19,000 and a readjustment […]

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Essar Energy Transition Appoints Prashant Janaswamy as CIO at EET Fuels
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Essar Energy Transition Appoints Prashant Janaswamy as CIO at EET Fuels

Essar Energy Transition’s EET Fuels, the trading name of Essar Oil (UK), has announced the appointment of Prashant Janaswamy as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO). With over 25 years of global experience, Prashant is set to lead EET Fuels’ digital transformation journey, ensuring the company remains at the forefront of innovation in the energy […]

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Adobe Offering ₹7 LPA Stipend for Interns in Bangalore and Noida
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Adobe Offering ₹7 LPA Stipend for Interns in Bangalore and Noida

Adobe, a global leader in software solutions, has announced its prestigious internship program for 2025, offering a stipend of up to ₹7 lakh per annum. This program is open to fresh graduates and students pursuing their degrees, providing them with an unparalleled opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic […]

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McDonald’s India Appoints Pragya Singh as Director-People Partner
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McDonald’s India Appoints Pragya Singh as Director-People Partner

McDonald’s India has announced the appointment of Pragya Singh as Director-People Partner, marking a significant milestone in the company’s journey towards enhancing its human resources strategy. Pragya, based in Hyderabad, will focus on driving people-centric initiatives and organizational design. She will also play a key role in HR business partnering across McDonald’s India operations. McDonald’s […]

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Deloitte B’lore Launches Global AI Simulation Centre of Excellence
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Deloitte B’lore Launches Global AI Simulation Centre of Excellence

Deloitte has announced the launch and expansion of its Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) Simulation Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, India, as part of its US$3 billion investment in Generative AI (GenAI) through FY30. Serving Deloitte’s global network, the Bengaluru-based CoE aims to revolutionize client decision-making with real-time simulations, advanced visualisations, digital twins, and multi-agent […]

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