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Updated on: Aug 2026
After TCS, HCLTech Says No Breach After Employee Data Claim
Industry

After TCS, HCLTech Says No Breach After Employee Data Claim

IT services major HCLTech on Monday said it has found no evidence of a breach of its systems or any impact on client engagements after a hacker group claimed potential exposure of employee data. The company said its initial investigation indicated that the data may be limited and several years old. HCLTech Continues Investigation In […]

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TCS, Google Cloud Open Gemini Experience Center in Mexico City
Artificial Intelligence

TCS, Google Cloud Open Gemini Experience Center in Mexico City

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has partnered with Google Cloud to open a Gemini Experience Center in Mexico City, as the company expands its AI-focused work in Latin America. The new centre will help businesses develop and deploy AI solutions for areas including productivity, innovation and data analysis. It is the ninth Gemini Experience Center set […]

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IBM Expands India Presence With New Centres in Visakhapatnam and Bengaluru
Artificial Intelligence

IBM Expands India Presence With New Centres in Visakhapatnam and Bengaluru

IBM has expanded its presence in India with two new centres focused on technology services, artificial intelligence, research and talent development. The company has opened an IBM Consulting FutureNow Centre in Visakhapatnam and has also partnered with CHRIST (Deemed to be University) to set up the IBM Innovation Center for Artificial Intelligence in Bengaluru. FutureNow […]

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Ingersoll Rand India Appoints Sunil Khanduja as Chairman
Appointments

Ingersoll Rand India Appoints Sunil Khanduja as Chairman

Ingersoll Rand (India) Limited has appointed Sunil Khanduja as Chairman of the Board, effective July 27, 2026. He will continue as Managing Director. Sunil will hold both Chairman and Managing Director roles, working with the Board and management on business growth, operations, customer needs and manufacturing expansion in India. Extensive Experience According to his LinkedIn […]

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Titan Company Appoints Priya Mathilakath Pillai as Chief People Officer
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Titan Company Appoints Priya Mathilakath Pillai as Chief People Officer

Titan Company Limited has appointed Priya Mathilakath Pillai as Chief People Officer, effective April 1, 2027. She will succeed Swadesh Behera, who will superannuate on March 31, 2027. In her new role, Priya will lead Titan’s people function, covering HR across its businesses and corporate functions. She will also become part of the company’s senior […]

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Microsoft Internship 2026: 3 Intern Roles Open in India
Internship

Microsoft Internship 2026: 3 Intern Roles Open in India

Microsoft is currently hiring for three internship positions in India, offering students an opportunity to gain experience through real-world technology and research projects. The openings listed on LinkedIn include Technology Consulting Intern, Applied Sciences Intern and Research Sciences Intern. The Technology Consulting role is based in Hyderabad, while the Applied Sciences and Research Sciences positions […]

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JLL Opens 1.2 Lakh Sq Ft GCC in Hyderabad, Plans 1,600 Employees
Industry

JLL Opens 1.2 Lakh Sq Ft GCC in Hyderabad, Plans 1,600 Employees

JLL has inaugurated a 1.2 lakh sq ft Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Hyderabad and plans to scale the facility to around 1,600 employees over the next two years. The centre has been set up for JLL Business Services (JBS), the company’s integrated global operations platform. Hyderabad centre to support AI-enabled operations Matthew Rees, Chief […]

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Mahindra Group Appoints Delnaz Desai as VP– Group Talent Head
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Mahindra Group Appoints Delnaz Desai as VP– Group Talent Head

Mahindra Group has appointed Delnaz Desai as Vice President – Group Talent Head, effective July 2026. She will be based in Mumbai and will lead the Group’s talent function. In the new role, Delnaz will manage the Group’s talent management agenda, covering employer branding, talent attraction, retention and development. She will work with business leaders […]

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Media Layoffs: Over 1,000 Jobs Lost in India as Newsrooms Restructure
Layoffs

Media Layoffs: Over 1,000 Jobs Lost in India as Newsrooms Restructure

India’s media industry is going through another round of job cuts, with more than 1,000 media professionals estimated to have lost their jobs in 2026 so far. More than 1,000 media jobs have been reported lost in India so far in 2026, according to Exchange4media. The industry had also seen significant job cuts in 2025, […]

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Mahindra Group Appoints Shveta Arya as Group Chief Strategy Officer
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Mahindra Group Appoints Shveta Arya as Group Chief Strategy Officer

Mahindra Group on August 9 announced the appointment of Shveta Arya as Group Chief Strategy Officer, effective September 15, 2026. She will also be part of the senior management of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. Shveta will lead the Group Strategy Office and work across Mahindra Group’s portfolio of businesses to identify growth opportunities, unlock value […]

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Vizag Set to Become Major Digital Infrastructure Hub, May Create 52,000 Jobs
Employment

Vizag Set to Become Major Digital Infrastructure Hub, May Create 52,000 Jobs

Visakhapatnam, popularly known as Vizag, is emerging as a major digital infrastructure hub, with proposed data centre projects expected to create around 51,840 jobs, according to a research report cited by the Andhra Pradesh government. The report by Square Yards estimates that the proposed 1,080 MW data centre capacity in Vizag could generate 3,240 direct […]

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Accenture Allows Employees to Delay Vacations Amid Sales Push
Industry

Accenture Allows Employees to Delay Vacations Amid Sales Push

Accenture is allowing employees to postpone some vacations as the company looks to close more business before the end of its financial year, according to a Bloomberg report. The company has told staff they can carry unused vacation days into the next financial year, which begins on September 1. The change gives employees more flexibility […]

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