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Updated on: Apr 2026

Layoffs

KPMG to Cut of US Audit Partners After Early Retirement Plan Falls Short

Apr 29, 2026

Accenture Scales Microsoft Copilot to , Employees

In the largest enterprise deployment of generative AI to date, Accenture has announced the global ro...

Industry

Apr 29, 2026

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TCS Nashik Case New Claims of Pressure and Abuse

Nashik, India More serious details have come out in the TCS harassment case at the Nashik office. T...

Industry

Apr 28, 2026

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Three Month Data Analyst Internship Program, Apply by April

AICTE and PRARI Workforce Solution LLP are offering a three-month, full-time Data Analyst Internship...

Internship

Apr 28, 2026

Appointments

Unilever Appoints Faraz Zaidi as Head- HR, Global Customer Operations

Unilever – London, United Kingdom, has elevated Faraz Zaidi as Head- HR, Global Customer Operations, from his most recent role as HR Director – Global Business Services. In this role, Faraz Zaidi will lead HR for Unilever’s global operations, covering supply chain, manufacturing, and logistics. He will focus on talent planning, improving employee skills, and […]

Apr 28, 2026

Industry

Why Oracle Employees Face Rising Distress Post-Layoffs

Despite remaining on the payroll after Oracle massive workforce reduction—estimated at 30,000 global roles in early 2026—many “survivors” are reporting severe mental exhaustion and depression. Internal sentiment across platforms like Reddit and LinkedIn suggests that while these employees kept their jobs, the environment they now inhabit is defined by stagnant wages, “shadow” workloads, and a pervasive fear […]

Apr 28, 2026

News

Hyundai and TVS Join Forces to Boost EV Infrastructure and Hiring

Hyundai Motor Company and TVS Motor Company have signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to co-develop and commercialize electric three-wheelers (E3W). This partnership, finalized in April 2026, will go beyond vehicle manufacturing. It will act as a significant catalyst for employment generation and technical upskilling across the nation’s automotive supply chain. Synergy of Global Design and Local […]

Apr 27, 2026

Industry

Axis Bank Cut 3,000 Staff While Opening 400 New Branches

Axis Bank, India’s third-largest private sector lender, has reduced its workforce by over 3,100 employees during the 2026 fiscal year. The bank’s management cited sustained investments in technology and automation as the primary drivers of enhanced productivity, allowing the institution to handle higher business volumes with a leaner staff. Axis Bank Productivity Gains Over Targeted Cuts The […]

Apr 27, 2026

Internship

Microsoft Opens Applications for 2026 Internship Program in India

Microsoft has started accepting applications for its 2026 Internship Program in India. The program offers many roles for students who want real work experience in technology, research, and business areas. Internship Roles The internship usually lasts 10 to 12 weeks during the summer. Roles are available in cities like Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Noida, and Pune. Some […]

Apr 27, 2026

Appointments

Samsara Group Appoints Dharmendra Saxena as CEO

Samsara Group, part of the Sharaf Group, has appointed Dharmendra Saxena as its Chief Executive Officer. He will be based in Mumbai and will lead the company’s next stage of growth in logistics and global trade. In this role, he will focus on expanding trade routes, building logistics services, improving digital systems, and managing large […]

Apr 27, 2026

Labour Law

Rajasthan DA Hike: Timeline for 60% Dearness Allowance

In a significant move to support its workforce against rising inflation, the Rajasthan government has officially approved a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR). This decision, taken under the direction of Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, raises the allowance from 58% to 60% for state employees and pensioners governed by the 7th Pay Commission. Broad Impact […]

Apr 27, 2026

Hiring

Salesforce to Onboard 1,000 New Grads for AI Roles

In a move that stands as a sharp “narrative violation” to the current trend of tech sector downsizing, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has announced that the company is actively hiring 1,000 new graduates and interns. This recruitment drive is specifically designed to bolster the company’s workforce as it accelerates into the “AI exponential” era. Salesforce Fueling […]

Apr 27, 2026

Appointments

Vedanta Appoints Pallavi Bhatia as CHRO – Alumina Business

Vedanta Limited has appointed Pallavi Bhatia as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) for its Alumina Business, strengthening its leadership team in this key area. In this role, Pallavi will lead people strategy, manage talent programs, and improve workforce performance to support the company’s focus on people-led growth. Extensive Experience Pallavi has close to 20 years […]

Apr 25, 2026

News

Samsung Employees Fight for Pay Parity with Rival SK Hynix

Tens of thousands of Samsung Electronics workers gathered at the company’s massive semiconductor complex in Pyeongtaek on Thursday, demanding a larger share of the record profits generated by the artificial intelligence boom. The National Samsung Electronics Union (NSEU), which has seen its membership surge to over 90,000 workers, warned of a potentially devastating 18-day strike […]

Apr 25, 2026

Employment

RBI Cancels Paytm Payments Bank Licence: Impact on Jobs

In a major regulatory move, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on April 24, 2026, cancelled the banking licence of Paytm Payments Bank Limited. The decision follows serious and repeated violations of rules. The action, taken under the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, is effective right away. The bank can no longer carry out any banking […]

Apr 25, 2026

Appointments

Dabur India Appoints Herjit S Bhalla as CEO for India Business

Home-grown fast-moving consumer goods major Dabur India Limited has announced the appointment of Herjit S Bhalla as Chief Executive Officer for its India business operations, effective April 23, 2026. In his new role, Herjit will lead Dabur’s India business strategy and operations and will report to Mohit Malhotra, Whole-time Director and Global Chief Executive Officer […]

Apr 25, 2026