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Updated on: Jun 2026
HR Insights: Is Your Leave Encashment Tax-Free? Check the Exemption Limits - SightsIn Plus
Labour Law

Is Your Leave Encashment Tax-Free? Check the Exemption Limits

Jun 2, 2026

Finolex Cables Appoints Mahesh Viswanathan as CEO

Finolex Cables Limited has elevated Mahesh Viswanathan as its Chief Executive Officer CEO, marking...

Appointments
Jun 2, 2026
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KPMG Faces First Major Client Loss as Whistleblower Scandal Deepens

KPMG Australia is facing a growing corporate crisis after chief executive Andrew Yates and senior pa...

Industry
Jun 2, 2026
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Cognizant CEO Defies Tech Layoffs to Hire , Graduates

While Silicon Valley tech giants and global IT firms aggressively trim headcounts under the banner o...

Hiring
Jun 2, 2026
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Leaked Microsoft Surveys Reveal Shifts in Employee Morale
Industry

Leaked Microsoft Surveys Reveal Shifts in Employee Morale

Internal “Employee Signals” surveys leaked from tech giant Microsoft reveal a workforce navigating a critical cultural turning point. Following years of severe macroeconomic volatility, salary freezes, and aggressive pivoting toward artificial intelligence, the software giant’s latest data points to a notable stabilization in overall staff sentiment. However, underlying anxieties regarding performance tracking and compensation disparities […]

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AICTE Launches Virtual AI & ML Internship with ₹8,000 Stipend
Internship

AICTE Launches Virtual AI & ML Internship with ₹8,000 Stipend

Virtual AI & ML Internship: AICTE and Anapty CodeEmy Technologies have announced a two-month virtual internship in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) on the AICTE Internship Portal. The internship is open to students from all academic streams across India, and applications will be accepted until September 30, 2026. The program will be conducted […]

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Tamil Nadu Government Makes Face-ID Attendance Mandatory
Labour Law

Tamil Nadu Government Makes Face-ID Attendance Mandatory

In a major push toward administrative modernization and workplace discipline, the Tamil Nadu government has launched a mandatory biometric and facial recognition attendance system (FRAS) for its Human Resources Management Department. Effective June 1, 2026, the directive requires all officers and employees at the State Secretariat to log their daily attendance through advanced digital verification. […]

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Nestlé and CIBC to Open Global Capability Centres (GCC) in Hyd
Employment

Nestlé and CIBC to Open Global Capability Centres (GCC) in Hyd

Hyderabad is set to welcome two major multinational companies, Canadian banking group CIBC and food and beverage company Nestlé, as they establish Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in the city. Industry sources said both companies have chosen Hyderabad because of its strong talent pool, established technology ecosystem, and supportive business environment. The additions are expected to […]

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Lapsed Xerox Project Could Displace 170+ Workers at HCLTech
Industry

Lapsed Xerox Project Could Displace 170+ Workers at HCLTech

India’s leading IT services giant, HCLTech, is bracing for a notable disruption in its business process operations. The tech major is expected to lose a significant Business Process Management (BPM) contract with its long-term client, Xerox. According to industry reports, the upcoming expiration and subsequent lapse of this project vertical are projected to directly affect […]

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Suzlon Group Appoints Ashok Ramachandran as President – India Business
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Suzlon Group Appoints Ashok Ramachandran as President – India Business

Suzlon Group, India’s leading wind-first renewable energy solutions provider, announced the appointment of Ashok Ramachandran as the new President of its India Business and Senior Managerial Personnel. Effective June 4, 2026, Ashok will report directly to Ajay Kapur, Chief Executive Officer of Suzlon Group. A Proven Track Record in Scale and Transformation Ashok brings over […]

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Quess Corp Appoints Lohit Bhatia as ED and Group CEO
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Quess Corp Appoints Lohit Bhatia as ED and Group CEO

Quess Corp Limited has elevated Lohit Bhatia to Executive Director and Group Chief Executive Officer from his most recent role as CEO. With over 29 years of multi-industry experience, he is a transformational leader who has played a pivotal role in shaping Quess’ growth and influencing the evolution of India’s staffing ecosystem. With his long […]

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Priyanka Sharma Elevated to SVP at Niva Bupa Health Insurance
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Priyanka Sharma Elevated to SVP at Niva Bupa Health Insurance

Niva Bupa Health Insurance has elevated Priyanka Sharma as Senior Vice President & Head – Talent, HRBP & Sustainability. In her expanded role, she will continue to lead the company’s talent strategy, HR business partnering, and sustainability agenda, supporting organizational growth, people development, and employee-focused initiatives across the business. Extensive Experience Priyanka has been associated […]

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Hiring Managers Are Mirroring AI Bias in Recruitment: Research
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Hiring Managers Are Mirroring AI Bias in Recruitment: Research

As the Class of 2026 enters a fiercely competitive labor market where entry-level job applications have surged to three times 2022 levels, automated recruitment systems have taken center stage. However, a groundbreaking Stanford University study has unmasked a dark reality behind the convenience: AI hiring algorithms are driving “systemic rejection,” disproportionately screening out Black and […]

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AP First State to Roll Out ₹60,000-Crore PM-SETU Scheme
Industry

AP First State to Roll Out ₹60,000-Crore PM-SETU Scheme

In a milestone development for India’s vocational ecosystem, the National Steering Committee (NSC) has officially approved the first-ever Strategic Investment Plan (SIP) under the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) scheme. The groundbreaking approval is for the Visakhapatnam Industrial Training Institute (ITI) Cluster in Andhra Pradesh, establishing the state as the […]

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Hundreds of Wikipedia Volunteers Are Ready to Stop Editing the Site
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Hundreds of Wikipedia Volunteers Are Ready to Stop Editing the Site

In an unprecedented escalation of internal tensions, hundreds of Wikipedia core volunteer editors are preparing for a potential collective strike. The dispute marks the first time in the digital encyclopedia’s history that its unpaid global contributor community has formally organized collective action to support the platform’s paid workforce. The controversy ignited following a series of […]

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AICTE Opens Industry Fellowship 2026, Stipend ₹1,00,000/ Month
Internship

AICTE Opens Industry Fellowship 2026, Stipend ₹1,00,000/ Month

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has launched the AICTE Industry Fellowship Programme (IFP) 2026, a new initiative designed to enhance faculty exposure to industry practices and bridge the gap between academic learning and evolving industrial requirements. The programme was unveiled by Prof Yogesh Singh, Chairman of AICTE, along with Prof Shyama Rath. […]

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