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Updated on: Sep 2026
AITUC Seeks Rs. 30,000 EPF Wage Ceiling After Rs. 25,000 Hike
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AITUC Seeks Rs. 30,000 EPF Wage Ceiling After Rs. 25,000 Hike

The All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) has urged the Centre to further increase the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) wage ceiling to ₹30,000 per month, days after the government raised it from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000. AITUC said the revised ceiling is not enough to cover more workers under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) and […]

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EY Appoints Neha Richharia as Partner – People Consulting
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EY Appoints Neha Richharia as Partner – People Consulting

EY has appointed Neha Richharia as Partner – People Consulting in Hyderabad, where she will work with Financial Services clients and Global Capability Centres across India. In her new role, she will support Financial Services clients in setting up Global Capability Centres and work across HR areas, including people advisory, leadership hiring, employee experience and […]

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HighRadius Appoints Suman Lakkimsetty as Director – Talent Acquisition
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HighRadius Appoints Suman Lakkimsetty as Director – Talent Acquisition

HighRadius has appointed Suman Lakkimsetty as Director – Talent Acquisition. He returns to the company after serving as a Talent Acquisition Leader at Darwinbox. The new role will involve leading talent acquisition activities, supporting hiring requirements, and working with business teams to strengthen recruitment processes. Suman will be based in Hyderabad, Telangana. Extensive Experience Suman […]

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Apple Cuts Jobs Again, Second Layoff Round in Two Months
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Apple Cuts Jobs Again, Second Layoff Round in Two Months

Apple has reportedly cut a small number of jobs from its Fitness+ team, marking the company’s second reported round of layoffs in less than two months. The latest cuts affect employees working on the audio side of Fitness+, including Time to Walk and Time to Run. The exact number of employees affected in the latest […]

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Nano Retail GCCs Show Higher AI Adoption Than Top 50 GCCs
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Nano Retail GCCs Show Higher AI Adoption Than Top 50 GCCs

TeamLease Digital has released an analysis comparing 130 Nano Retail GCCs in India with the country’s Top 50 Retail GCCs. The findings show that smaller GCCs are starting with a stronger technology and AI focus, with AI penetration at 10.2%, compared with 3.0% among the Top 50 Retail GCCs. The 130 Nano Retail GCCs employ […]

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Allahabad HC Cautions Employers Against Forcing Santa Caps on Employees
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Allahabad HC Cautions Employers Against Forcing Santa Caps on Employees

The Allahabad High Court has cautioned against compelling employees to wear Santa Claus red caps at the workplace, observing that such instructions could hurt the sentiments of people belonging to different faiths and beliefs. The observation was made by Justice Saurabh Srivastava on September 10, 2026. Court’s Observation on Workplace Instructions The court was hearing […]

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Capgemini Elevates Shweta Dutt as Director – AI & Transformation
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Capgemini Elevates Shweta Dutt as Director – AI & Transformation

Capgemini has elevated Shweta Dutt to the role of AI Transformation Director in September 2026, following her experience in AI transformation, delivery management and technology architecture. In her new role, Shweta will focus on AI transformation initiatives, helping organisations adopt AI-led solutions and improve business and technology processes. Her responsibilities build on her experience in […]

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Publicis Groupe Appoints Kanika Bains as VP & Head – People & Culture, MSL India
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Publicis Groupe Appoints Kanika Bains as VP & Head – People & Culture, MSL India

Publicis Groupe has appointed Kanika Bains as Vice President and Head – People & Culture at MSL India, effective September 2026. She will lead the people agenda for MSL India, focusing on employee-related priorities and supporting the organisation’s people and culture requirements. Her new role follows extensive experience in talent acquisition and HR. Extensive Experience […]

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Julius Baer India Appoints Jayesh Kothari as CHRO
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Julius Baer India Appoints Jayesh Kothari as CHRO

Julius Baer India has appointed Jayesh Kothari as Chief Human Resources Officer, India, effective September 17, 2026, as the firm expands its business in the country. In his new role, Jayesh will support the company’s India growth plans, including expanding its relationship manager base, strengthening mid-office functions, developing internal talent, building leadership capabilities and creating […]

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Google Opens 2027 Internships in Software and Silicon Engineering
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Google Opens 2027 Internships in Software and Silicon Engineering

Google is currently accepting applications for two Summer 2027 PhD internship roles in India — Software Engineering and Silicon Engineering — offering opportunities for doctoral students in software and hardware-related fields. Software Engineering PhD Internship Google’s Software Engineering PhD Intern, Summer 2027 is a paid internship of 12 weeks or more. The role is available […]

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Oracle Layoffs: Fresh India Job Cuts Reportedly Affect 3,000 Employees
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Oracle Layoffs: Fresh India Job Cuts Reportedly Affect 3,000 Employees

Oracle has started a fresh round of job cuts in India, with around 3,000 employees reportedly affected, according to media reports. The latest workforce reduction follows earlier layoffs and comes as the technology company reviews costs while increasing spending on cloud and AI infrastructure. Oracle Layoffs Affect Multiple Teams Employees across several functions in India […]

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HCCB Appoints Pooja Bedi as General Counsel & Company Secretary
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HCCB Appoints Pooja Bedi as General Counsel & Company Secretary

Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Private Limited (HCCB), one of India’s leading non-alcoholic ready-to-drink beverage companies, has appointed Pooja Bedi as General Counsel & Company Secretary. Pooja brings over 25 years of legal and business leadership experience across the FMCG, alcobev, healthcare and technology sectors, with experience in India and international markets. She joins HCCB from Mondelēz […]

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