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Updated on: Aug 2026
Uniparts India Appoints Manish Singh as Chief Human Resource Officer
Appointments

Uniparts India Appoints Manish Singh as Chief Human Resource Officer

Uniparts India, a global manufacturer of engineered systems and solutions, has appointed Manish Singh as Chief Human Resource Officer, effective August 17, 2026. In his new role, Manish will lead the human resources function, support people strategy, workforce planning and talent development, and work with business leaders on organisational priorities, culture and HR initiatives across […]

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Subhashini (Subha) Panyam Appointed Chief People Officer at 66degrees
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Subhashini (Subha) Panyam Appointed Chief People Officer at 66degrees

Subhashini (Subha) Panyam has been appointed Chief People Officer at 66degrees, a Google Cloud-focused technology services company. In her new role, Subha will lead people and HR initiatives at 66degrees, supporting talent management, employee engagement, workforce planning, leadership development and the company’s growing global workforce. Extensive Experience Subha brings more than 23 years of experience […]

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AICTE Opens Two-Month Digital Automation & Data Internship, Apply by Sept 1
Internship

AICTE Opens Two-Month Digital Automation & Data Internship, Apply by Sept 1

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), in collaboration with Lumentix Solutions Pvt Ltd, has announced a two-month Digital Automation & Data Internship for undergraduate students. The full-time programme is open to eligible students across India and is scheduled to begin immediately. The programme is aimed at students pursuing B.Sc and BCA who are […]

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HCLTech, NetApp Expand Collaboration for Hybrid Cloud Storage
AI

HCLTech, NetApp Expand Collaboration for Hybrid Cloud Storage

HCL Technologies (HCLTech) has expanded its collaboration with NetApp to offer hybrid cloud Storage-as-a-Service (STaaS), helping enterprises scale AI, generative AI (GenAI) and data-driven workloads. The offering combines HCLTech’s Utility for Everything (U4X) digital infrastructure framework with NetApp Keystone, a pay-as-you-go storage service. The consumption-based model allows organisations to scale storage, performance and data services […]

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Goa to Create 6,000–8,000 Jobs in Next Six Months- CM Pramod Sawant
Employment

Goa to Create 6,000–8,000 Jobs in Next Six Months- CM Pramod Sawant

The Goa government plans to create 6,000 to 8,000 additional government jobs over the next six months, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said during his Independence Day address on August 15, 2026. Addressing the celebrations in Goa, Sawant said the government is taking steps to create more employment opportunities for young people through recruitment across different […]

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Accenture August Balancing Act: Employee Flexibility vs Business Pressure
Editorial

Accenture August Balancing Act: Employee Flexibility vs Business Pressure

For employees, carrying unused vacation into the next financial year sounds like good news. For Accenture, the timing tells another part of the story. As Accenture approaches the end of its financial year on August 31, 2026, the company has made a one-time exception allowing employees to carry forward unused vacation leaves into the new […]

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Infosys to Hire 20,000 Freshers in FY27, But Skill Expectations Are Changing
AI

Infosys to Hire 20,000 Freshers in FY27, But Skill Expectations Are Changing

Infosys will continue to hire around 20,000 college graduates in FY27, showing that freshers remain an important part of its workforce plans. However, the company is changing the way it selects and develops this talent, with greater focus on specialist skills and deeper technical knowledge. The hiring plan comes even as Infosys reduced its employee […]

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NHAI Opens Applications for 1,083 Winter and Term Internship Positions
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NHAI Opens Applications for 1,083 Winter and Term Internship Positions

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has opened applications for its Winter Internship Programme 2026-27 and Term Internship Programme 2027, offering 1,083 internship positions across national highway projects and various NHAI divisions. The programmes aim to provide students with hands-on exposure to India’s national highway development ecosystem through live projects and assignments under the […]

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PM Modi Announces AI Skilling for 1 Crore Youth, and New Targets
AI

PM Modi Announces AI Skilling for 1 Crore Youth, and New Targets

New Delhi, August 15, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address to the nation on the 80th Independence Day, announced a series of initiatives focused on AI skilling, education, sports, semiconductor manufacturing, nuclear energy and women-led development. AI Skilling for One Crore Youth The biggest announcement was a nationwide programme to train one crore […]

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Campus Hiring Picks Up in 2026 as Fresher Demand Gains Momentum
Employment

Campus Hiring Picks Up in 2026 as Fresher Demand Gains Momentum

After a relatively subdued campus hiring season in 2025, fresher recruitment is showing signs of improvement in 2026. Colleges are reporting earlier recruitment activity, while IT services companies, start-ups, GCCs and core industries are expanding their presence on campuses. The improvement is particularly visible among large IT services companies, which had taken a more cautious […]

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TCS Partners with Vodafone Business for AI-Led Transformation
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TCS Partners with Vodafone Business for AI-Led Transformation

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has announced a strategic partnership with Vodafone Business, the enterprise arm of VodafoneThree, the UK’s largest mobile operator. The partnership will help businesses modernise their technology, increase digital adoption, reduce operational complexity and improve customer experience. Focus on AI, Cloud and Cybersecurity The partnership will cover areas including cloud transformation and […]

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AICTE Opens 2 Month Internship in AI, ML and Data Science, Apply by Aug 31
Internship

AICTE Opens 2 Month Internship in AI, ML and Data Science, Apply by Aug 31

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has listed a two-month, full-time technology internship covering Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Data Science, Python, Java, and website development. Offered by CodeMore, the internship is open to candidates across India and provides practical exposure to multiple areas of software and emerging technology. According to the […]

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