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Updated on: Nov 2026
Smiths to Create 500 New Early Careers Roles Over Next Five Years
Employment

Smiths to Create 500 New Early Careers Roles Over Next Five Years

Smiths, a global industrial engineering company, plans to create 500 additional early careers roles over the next five years across its John Crane and Flex-Tek businesses and Group operations. The initiative will expand opportunities for graduates, apprentices and young professionals, with a focus on developing future talent in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Announced […]

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India’s White-Collar Hiring Rises 14% in October; Manufacturing, Auto Lead
Survey & Report

India’s White-Collar Hiring Rises 14% in October; Manufacturing, Auto Lead

India’s white-collar hiring increased 14% year-on-year in October 2026, with automobile, manufacturing-related functions and specialised technology roles recording higher recruitment activity, according to the latest Naukri JobSpeak report. Hyderabad, Pune and Delhi-NCR were among the leading cities for hiring growth. The Naukri JobSpeak Index increased to 2,836 in October 2026, compared with 2,480 in October […]

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Burger King India Appoints Sumit Zaveri as Chief Executive Officer
Appointments

Burger King India Appoints Sumit Zaveri as Chief Executive Officer

Restaurant Brands Asia (RBA), which operates Burger King in India, has appointed Sumit Zaveri as Chief Executive Officer of its India business, effective November 1, 2026. He succeeds in the role after serving as the company’s Group CFO and Chief Business Officer. In his new role, Sumit will lead Burger King India’s business and report […]

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Sandip Mishra Appointed Senior Vice President and CHRO at Cyient DLM
Appointments

Sandip Mishra Appointed Senior Vice President and CHRO at Cyient DLM

Cyient DLM has appointed Sandip Mishra as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective October 15, 2026. He is based in Hyderabad. In his new role, Sandip will lead the company’s human resources function. His responsibilities will include HR leadership and people management, supporting the company’s workforce and business requirements. Extensive Experience […]

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KPMG Australia May Cut Another 400 Jobs Amid Contract Ban
Layoffs

KPMG Australia May Cut Another 400 Jobs Amid Contract Ban

KPMG Australia is reportedly considering cutting up to 400 additional jobs by the end of November 2026, taking the total number of positions affected this year to around 800. The accounting firm has not confirmed the proposed reductions, and no final decision has been made. Consulting and Business Services May Face Cuts According to a […]

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BITS Pilani Extends Full Scholarships to Top 1,000 Rankers
Employment

BITS Pilani Extends Full Scholarships to Top 1,000 Rankers

BITS Pilani will offer 100% tuition fee scholarships to eligible students securing a rank among the top 1,000 in BITSAT from the 2027 admission cycle. Students from families with an annual income of up to ₹20 lakh will qualify for the four-year scholarship, subject to maintaining a minimum CGPA of 7.5. The announcement was made […]

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EPFO Launches WhatsApp Service for PF Balance and Passbook
EPFO

EPFO Launches WhatsApp Service for PF Balance and Passbook

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched a WhatsApp-based service allowing more than 8 crore active subscribers to check their Provident Fund (PF) balance, access passbook information and view their latest five transactions without visiting an EPFO office. Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya launched the facility on November 1, 2026, during EPFO’s […]

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MeitY Offers Two-Month Internship with ₹20,000 Stipend
Internship

MeitY Offers Two-Month Internship with ₹20,000 Stipend

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has announced a two-month paid internship programme through the National Informatics Centre (NIC), offering selected students a total stipend of ₹20,000. Applications for the Winter Internship Programme 2026 will open on November 2. The programme will have 50 seats and is scheduled to run from December 1, […]

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Tech Mahindra, HCLTech Signal IT Sector Recovery; Hiring Picks Up
Editorial

Tech Mahindra, HCLTech Signal IT Sector Recovery; Hiring Picks Up

India’s IT services sector is improving, with Tech Mahindra and HCLTech reporting stronger financial performance in the September quarter of FY27. Higher deal wins, improved operating margins and growing artificial intelligence (AI) revenue are supporting business growth, while hiring activity has also picked up across major IT companies. However, the recovery remains uneven, with companies […]

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Wipro Appoints Bharat Kumar Ludhiyani as Philippines HR Head
Appointments

Wipro Appoints Bharat Kumar Ludhiyani as Philippines HR Head

Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting has elevated Bharat Kumar Ludhiyani as Group HR Head – Philippines, where he will lead the HR function for its businesses in the country. In his new role, Bharat will oversee HR for Splash Corporation and S Brands. His responsibilities include post-acquisition integration and SAP SuccessFactors implementation across international markets, […]

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Mahindra Manulife Insurance Appoints Nilesh Kothari as CFO
Appointments

Mahindra Manulife Insurance Appoints Nilesh Kothari as CFO

Mahindra Manulife Insurance Limited (MMIL) has appointed Nilesh Kothari as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), as the company prepares to launch its life insurance business in India. In his new role, Nilesh will lead the company’s finance function, focusing on financial governance, capital and solvency management, business planning and scalable financial processes to support its […]

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Infosys Opens New Facility, Adds 10,000 Seats at Pocharam Campus
Industry

Infosys Opens New Facility, Adds 10,000 Seats at Pocharam Campus

Infosys has expanded its Hyderabad operations with the inauguration of a new 1.1 million sq. ft. Software Development Block at its Pocharam campus. The new facility adds 10,000 seats and is designed to support an additional workforce of more than 13,000 employees under a hybrid working model. The facility was inaugurated on October 30, 2026, […]

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