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EPFO

EPFO Sets New Deadline for UPI-Integrated Claims System

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has rescheduled the highly anticipated rollout of its Unified Payments Interface (UPI)-linked withdrawal system to the end of May. Originally slated for an earlier release, the digital initiative is undergoing rigorous final-stage testing to ensure the security of high-value transactions and to prevent potential system failures during peak traffic. EPFO […]

Health Prime Appoints Nidhi Bajaj as VP – HR from Concentrix

Health Prime, a leading healthcare revenue cycle solutions provider, has appointed Nidhi Bajaj as Vice President – Human Resources, India. Based in Vadodara, she will lead the company’s people strategy, focusing on improving the employee experience, building stronger teams, and creating a positive work culture for India Business. Her work will aim to support employee […]

Industry

Deloitte Reduces Parental Leave to 8 Weeks; Cuts PTO Benefits

Deloitte, one of the “Big Four” professional services firms, has announced a significant restructuring of its employee benefits program. The most notable changes include a drastic reduction in paid parental leave and a tightening of Paid Time Off (PTO) policies. The move comes as the consulting giant looks to balance competitive compensation with shifting economic […]

Labour Law

New Salary Structure Rules Mandate 50% Basic Pay

The landscape of Indian corporate payroll, basic pay, is undergoing a seismic shift with the implementation of the new Labour Codes, effective April 1, 2026. Central to this reform is a revised definition of “wages,” which mandates that an employee’s basic salary must constitute at least 50% of the total Cost to Company (CTC). This regulation aims […]

Svarn Group Appoints Deepak Kumar Sharma as VP- HR

Svarn Group has appointed Deepak Kumar Sharma as Vice President – Human Resources, Experience, starting March 2026. In this role, he will lead the company’s people plans, with a focus on employee experience, talent growth, and the use of digital tools in HR across the business. Extensive Experience Deepak brings close to 20 years of […]

Nagarro Appoints Prateek Aggarwal as Chief Financial Officer

Nagarro SE has appointed Prateek Aggarwal as its new Chief Financial Officer and a member of the Management Board, starting May 1, 2026. His first term will run for three years. The company has also set up a dedicated CFO role to support its global growth, improve governance, and build stronger ties with international investors. […]

Layoffs

Meta is Cutting 8,000 More Positions by Next Month

Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is reportedly preparing for a significant workforce reduction, with plans to lay off approximately 8,000 employees by next month. This potential move signals a continuation of CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s “Year of Efficiency,” as the tech giant seeks to further streamline operations and pivot resources […]

News

TCS Breaks Silence: Fresh Statement Issued on ‘Conversion Case’

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services provider, has released a fresh statement addressing reports that it allegedly ignored internal complaints regarding a controversial “conversion case.” The company has firmly denied claims of administrative negligence. It asserts that it maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward unethical practices and remains committed to a robust whistleblower framework. […]

Labour Law

Cabinet Approves 2% DA Hike for Central Government Staff

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has officially approved a 2% DA hike for central government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners. This revision, effective retrospectively from January 1, 2026, brings the total allowance to 60% of basic pay, providing much-needed relief against inflationary pressures. DA Hike Impact on Beneficiaries and the Exchequer The decision […]

Rustomjee Appoints Salil Chinchore as Group CHRO

Rustomjee, a prominent real estate developer and builder, has appointed Salil Chinchore as its Group Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In this role, he will lead the company’s HR plans, with a focus on talent growth, strong teams, and building a workforce ready for future needs as the company expands. Extensive Experience Salil has more […]

Apr 18, 2026

Internship

DRDO, DLRL Hyderabad Opens Paid Engineering Internships

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), under the Ministry of Defence, has invited applications for a paid internship programme at its premier lab, the Defence Electronics Research Laboratory (DLRL), Hyderabad. The opportunity is aimed at final-year B.E./B.Tech students for the academic year 2026–27, offering hands-on exposure to defence electronics and advanced research. Last date […]

Apr 18, 2026