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Updated on: Aug 2026
TCS Nashik Case: Five Accused Get Bail in Four FIRs, Remain in Jail
Industry

TCS Nashik Case: Five Accused Get Bail in Four FIRs, Remain in Jail

A Nashik sessions court has granted bail to five accused in four FIRs related to the alleged sexual harassment case at the TCS Nashik office. However, the accused will continue to remain in jail as their bail applications are still pending in at least two other cases. Two women, Nida Khan and Ashwini Chainani, who […]

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Tech Layoffs 2026: Which Companies, Roles and Countries Were Hit Most?
Editorial

Tech Layoffs 2026: Which Companies, Roles and Countries Were Hit Most?

Tech Layoffs 2026: The global technology industry continues to see job cuts in 2026, as companies review their workforce and spending plans. According to Layoffs.fyi, 124,682 employees have lost their jobs across 257 technology companies in 276 layoff rounds so far this year, already exceeding the total layoffs recorded in 2025. The latest trend shows […]

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Procter & Gamble Appoints Shailesh Jejurikar as Chairman
Appointments

Procter & Gamble Appoints Shailesh Jejurikar as Chairman

The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) has appointed Shailesh Jejurikar as Chairman of its Board of Directors, effective August 1, 2026. He will continue to serve as the company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, taking on both leadership roles. As part of the leadership transition, Jon Moeller will retire from the Board on July 31, […]

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HCLTech Opens AMP Programme for Campus Hiring; Offers Packages up to ₹10 LPA
Employment

HCLTech Opens AMP Programme for Campus Hiring; Offers Packages up to ₹10 LPA

HCLTech has announced the opening of applications for campus hiring programmes, inviting engineering graduates, MBA and PGDM students, graduates, and specialised professionals to apply for a wide range of entry-level roles across the company. The hiring initiative is aimed at fresh talent looking to start their careers in technology, business, finance, human resources, legal, research, […]

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U.S. Bancorp India Appoints Cynthia O’Connor as CHRO
Appointments

U.S. Bancorp India Appoints Cynthia O’Connor as CHRO

U.S. Bancorp India, an American multinational banking institution, appoints Cynthia O’Connor as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) Based in Chennai, in her new role, she will oversee talent strategy, leadership development, employee engagement and organisational effectiveness, while supporting the company’s long-term growth and workforce priorities. Extensive Experience O’Connor brings nearly two decades of experience in […]

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AI Enters ROI Phase, Says Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar
AI

AI Enters ROI Phase, Says Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar

Artificial intelligence is entering a new phase of enterprise adoption, with businesses now focusing on measurable business outcomes instead of just experimenting with the technology, according to Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar S. Speaking to CNBC-TV18, Kumar said the IT services industry has reached a stage where organisations are moving beyond AI pilot projects and deploying […]

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The Race Between AI and Human Skills Has Begun in India: Goldman Sachs
AI

The Race Between AI and Human Skills Has Begun in India: Goldman Sachs

Generative AI (GenAI) could reshape India’s job market over the next decade, with up to 12% of non-farm jobs facing the risk of replacement, according to a Goldman Sachs report. However, the report says AI is more likely to change the nature of work than eliminate jobs entirely, as a much larger share of roles […]

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The Standard India Appoints Neeti Khanka as Head – Human Resources
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The Standard India Appoints Neeti Khanka as Head – Human Resources

The Standard India, the India arm of US-based insurance, retirement and investment solutions provider, has appointed Neeti Khanka as Head – Human Resources as part of a broader leadership team announcement following the launch of its Bengaluru office earlier this year. In her new role, Neeti will lead The Standard India’s people strategy, focusing on […]

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Indian Army Offers 75-Day AI and Web Dev Internship, Stipend Up to ₹75,000
Internship

Indian Army Offers 75-Day AI and Web Dev Internship, Stipend Up to ₹75,000

The Indian Army has invited applications for a 75-day internship focused on AI-enabled workflow automation, web application development, and digital transformation. The internship, offered under the Indian Army Internship Program (IAIP), will be conducted in Delhi and offers a stipend of up to ₹75,000 on successful completion. The internship will begin on September 1, 2026, […]

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Accenture to Buy IBM’s Majority Stake in UniCredit IT Joint Venture
Industry

Accenture to Buy IBM’s Majority Stake in UniCredit IT Joint Venture

UniCredit, Accenture and IBM have entered into a long-term strategic partnership to build a new banking technology platform that will support UniCredit’s operations across its 13 European markets. The partnership aims to create a new technology operating model that combines the reliability of core banking systems with the flexibility of cloud, data and artificial intelligence […]

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Six-Week Virtual Internship in Data Analytics with AI: 1,000 positions
Internship

Six-Week Virtual Internship in Data Analytics with AI: 1,000 positions

To bridge the growing talent gap in emerging technologies, IBM SkillsBuild, in collaboration with CSRBOX, has opened applications for its free six-week virtual internship: Data Analytics with AI. The nationwide program offers 1,000 students from all academic disciplines across India the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in artificial intelligence applications, enterprise data analytics, and corporate […]

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Apple Partner Consolidated Appoints Rohith Kumar as CHRO
Appointments

Apple Partner Consolidated Appoints Rohith Kumar as CHRO

One of India’s leading Apple partners, Consolidated, has appointed Rohith Kumar as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). He assumed the role in July 2026 and will be based at the company’s headquarters in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. In his new role, Rohith leads Consolidated’s people strategy as the company continues to expand its operations as […]

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