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Updated on: Jun 2026

Appointments

Vedanta Groups Resonia Appoints Divyanshu Asthana as CHRO

Jun 29, 2026

General Motors Replaces , Workers with Robots

General Motors has introduced around collaborative robots, or cobots, at its Factor...

Layoffs

Jun 27, 2026

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Oracle Starts New Layoffs, Over Employees Received AM Emails

Oracle has started a new round of layoffs in Romania, affecting more than employees. The job cut...

Layoffs

Jun 27, 2026

Persistent to Acquire Nagarro, Signs Business Combination Agreement

In one of the largest overseas acquisitions by an Indian IT services company, Persistent Systems has...

Merger & Acquisition

Jun 27, 2026

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Internship

Godrej Capital Expands LGBTQIA+ Hiring with BeYou Internship

Reinforcing its commitment to workplace diversity and inclusion, Godrej Capital, the financial services arm of the Godrej Industries Group, has strengthened its efforts to create career opportunities for LGBTQIA+ professionals through its flagship affirmative internship initiative, BeYou, during Pride Month. The company said the program has become an important talent pipeline, helping LGBTQIA+ candidates gain […]

Jun 27, 2026

Hiring

TCS Announces B.Sc Ignite Hiring 2026; Registration Now Open

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has started registrations for its TCS B.Sc Ignite Hiring 2026 program. Eligible candidates from the 2026 batch can apply until July 22, 2026, while the online test will be held on August 26, 2026. The hiring drive is for science and computer application graduates who want to start a career in […]

Jun 27, 2026

Appointments

OpenAI Appoints Uber’s Prabhjeet Singh as India MD

In a major leadership move, Uber India and South Asia President Prabhjeet Singh has stepped down from the ride-hailing company to join OpenAI as its Managing Director for India. He is expected to assume his new role in September and will report to Kiran Mani, Managing Director for Asia Pacific. The appointment comes as OpenAI […]

Jun 27, 2026

Employment

Accenture Cuts Growth Forecast: What It Means for Indian IT Companies and Hiring

Accenture has lowered the upper end of its revenue growth forecast for FY26, raising fresh concerns about the pace of recovery in the global IT services market. The company now expects revenue to grow 3% to 4% in local currency, compared with its earlier guidance of 3% to 5%. The revision comes as businesses continue […]

Jun 27, 2026

Employment

Apple Supplier Tata Electronics Tightens Employee Access After Cyberattack

Tata Electronics, a key supplier to Apple, has tightened internal security protocols and restricted employee access to sensitive systems following a recent cybersecurity breach, reflecting how cyber incidents are increasingly reshaping workplace policies and employee access governance. According to a Reuters report published on Friday, the company has strengthened security controls across its facilities and […]

Jun 26, 2026

Merger & Acquisition

Cognizant Bets Bigger on AI with Second Acquisition in 2026

Today, Cognizant has officially completed its acquisition of Astreya, a global IT managed services provider headquartered in San Jose, California, strengthening its artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and managed services portfolio. The transaction became effective on June 22, 2026, marking Cognizant’s second completed acquisition of 2026 after the acquisition of 3Cloud earlier this year. It shows […]

Jun 26, 2026

Employment

AICTE Industry Fellowship 2026, Deadline Extended, ₹1 Lakh Stipend

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has extended the application deadline for its Industry Fellowship Programme (IFP) 2026–27 to July 5, 2026. The program is offering eligible faculty members an additional opportunity to apply for the prestigious initiative. The deadline was earlier set for June 25, 2026. The extension is expected to encourage […]

Jun 26, 2026

Layoffs

Cisco Has Announced Plans to Lay Off 471 Employees by July 13

Networking giant Cisco has announced plans to lay off 471 employees across its three Bay Area offices as part of an ongoing global restructuring strategy aimed at accelerating investments in artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and high-growth technologies. According to a regulatory filing, the workforce reduction will begin on July 13 and impact 236 employees at […]

Jun 26, 2026

Industry

Infosys Mega Noida Campus Nears Completion, Set to Transform NCR’s IT Landscape

The much-awaited mega campus of Infosys in Noida is fast taking shape, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion strategy in North India. Located in Sector 85, the sprawling campus is expected to emerge as one of Infosys’ largest development centres in the region, reinforcing Noida’s growing stature as a leading technology and innovation […]

Jun 26, 2026

Appointments

Henkel Appoints Pradhyumna Ingle as Country President for India

Henkel, a Leading Adhesives and Consumer Brands Company, Appoints Pradhyumna Ingle as Country President for India. Based in Navi Mumbai, Pradhyumna will spearhead Henkel India’s growth strategy, strengthen its market presence, and accelerate innovation across its businesses while continuing in his global roles as Global Head – Infrastructure Protection & Repair and IMEA Head – […]

Jun 26, 2026

EPFO

EPFO Portal to Go Offline for 3 Days in June 2026 – Tech Upgrade

EPFO (Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation) has announced a temporary three-day shutdown of its online services this month as it undertakes a planned technology upgrade on its digital platform. The move will impact both claim submission and processing services available through its portal. According to an official notice on the EPFO website, the online system for […]

Jun 25, 2026

Appointments

Jindal Stainless Appoints Kunjal Mehta as Chief Financial Officer

Jindal Stainless, India’s leading stainless steel manufacturer, has announced the appointment of Kunjal Mehta as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective June 25, 2026. In his new role, he will be responsible for steering the company’s financial strategy as it enters its next phase of expansion and value creation. As CFO, Kunjal will oversee the […]

Jun 25, 2026