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Updated on: Feb 2026

Compensation

UP Government No Salary for , Non-Compliant Employees

Feb 4, 2026

OpenAI is Losing Top Talent to AI Rivals After Senior Leaders Exit

OpenAI, the artificial intelligence powerhouse led by Sam Altman, is undergoing a profound structura...

Industry

Feb 4, 2026

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Wipro and Marico Leaders Laud AI-Driven Vision for Viksit Bharat

Corporate leaders from Wipro, Marico, upGrad, and Mindbowser noted that the budget effectively pivot...

Industry

Feb 3, 2026

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Top Internship Opportunities Open for Students Across India

AICTE has ramped up its flagship internship initiative for , rolling out tens of thousands of ve...

Employment

Feb 3, 2026

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Industry

High Court Orders Wipro to Pay 6.3 Lakh Plus Interest to Ex-Staffer

Karnataka High Court has ordered Wipro Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. to pay a long-pending ex-gratia amount to a former regional manager. Presiding over the case, Justice Sachin Shankar Magadum dismissed Wipro’s appeal, imposing an additional penalty of ₹50,000 on the company for “abusing the process of law” and subjecting the employee to years of vexatious litigation. The Dispute: A Promise Unmet The […]

Feb 3, 2026

Appointments

Safari Industries India Appoints Manish Bhatia as CHRO

Safari Industries India Ltd, a leading manufacturer and marketer of travel gear, appoints Manish Bhatia as Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) In this role, he will lead the company’s people and culture work, with a clear focus on talent planning, leadership growth, and building a strong, results-driven workforce that supports Safari’s business goals. Extensive Experience […]

Feb 3, 2026

Appointments

AHEAD Appoints Prajwal UI as Director – People & Ops, India

AHEAD, a premier global provider of digital platform engineering and transformation services, has announced the appointment of Prajwal UI as Director – People & Operations, India. Operating out of the company’s Gurugram hub, Prajwal will spearhead AHEAD’s people strategy, operational excellence, and organizational transformation as the firm continues its aggressive expansion across the Indian subcontinent. A Veteran in […]

Feb 3, 2026

Appointments

Cipla Appoints Arun Kakatkar as Global Chief People Officer

Cipla, a leading and rapidly growing global pharmaceutical company, has appointed Arun Kakatkar as its Global Chief People Officer. In this role, Arun will oversee Cipla’s global people strategy, covering talent management, workforce planning, leadership development, and organisational culture across all its operations worldwide. Extensive Experience and Background Arun brings over 25 years of global […]

Feb 3, 2026

Appointments

Bhartiya Converge appoints Reethika Shetty as CHRO

Bhartiya Converge, an integrated platform launched by Bhartiya Urban to help global companies set up and scale their Global Capability Centers (GCCs) in India, has appointed Reethika Shetty as its Chief Human Resources Officer. Welcoming her, the company said, “We are pleased to have Reethika join Bhartiya Converge as Chief Human Resources Officer. Her deep […]

Feb 3, 2026

Work Model

Inside the New Office Mandates at TCS, Infosys, and Wipro

Top-tier IT services firms, including TCS, Infosys, and Wipro, have initiated a firm but quiet transition toward “office-first” hybrid models. This shift marks a significant departure from the fully remote flexibility seen during the pandemic, as leadership prioritizes face-to-face collaboration and organizational culture. TCS, Wipro and Infosys Work Model: The Three-Day Mandate Most major IT […]

Feb 3, 2026

Labour Law

Budget 2026: Cap on Employer Pension Contributions

Union Budget 2026–27 has proposed a uniform annual cap on employer contributions to social security funds. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that starting April 1, 2026, a consolidated ceiling of ₹7.5 lakh will apply to an employer’s aggregate contributions toward the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF), the National Pension System (NPS), and any approved superannuation funds. Union Budget […]

Feb 3, 2026

Industry

ArcelorMittal Plans to Move 5,600 European Support Jobs to India

Global steel titan ArcelorMittal is evaluating a massive restructuring plan that could see thousands of support-function roles shifted from Europe to India. The move is part of an aggressive efficiency drive, according to the company’s European Works Council. This initiative aims to standardize fragmented operations and slash non-production costs. Massive Workforce Impact on ArcelorMittal Jean-Luc […]

Feb 3, 2026

Appointments

Coforge ropes-in Accenture’s Siddharth Singh Rathore as Head– HR, India

Coforge, a global digital services and solutions provider, has appointed Siddharth Singh Rathore as Head – Human Resources, India. In this role, he will lead the India HR function, covering talent planning, workforce change, leadership capability, and building a strong, inclusive, and high-performance work culture aligned with business needs. Extensive Experience and Background Siddharth brings […]

Feb 2, 2026

Employment

New ICAI and ICSI Skill Modules Aim for Immediate Placement

In a major move to address the “degree-vs-skills” gap, the Union Budget 2026-27 has tasked India’s premier professional bodies (ICAI and ICSI) with a mission to overhaul the nation’s employability. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) have been directed to design and launch intensive, […]

Feb 2, 2026

Internship

What the 50% Budget Cut Means for the PM Internship Scheme

In a move that has surprised policy analysts, the Union Budget 2026-27 has significantly reduced the allocation for the PM Internship Scheme. The outlay for the ambitious youth employment program has been slashed by over 50% compared to the Budget Estimates (BE) of the previous fiscal year, raising questions about the pace of the scheme’s […]

Feb 2, 2026

Labour Law

Govt Launches ‘EEE’ Committee to Turn Students to Entrepreneurs

Union Government has announced the formation of a high-level committee titled “Education to Employment and Enterprise” (EEE). This initiative, unveiled as part of the Union Budget 2026-27 roadmap, aims to bridge the widening gap between academic qualifications and industry requirements while fostering a culture of entrepreneurship across the country. The Triple ‘E’ Vision The committee […]

Feb 2, 2026