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Updated on: Apr 2026

Hiring

Odishas Hiring Strategy Retired Officials to Fill Critical Staff Gaps

Apr 8, 2026

NITI Aayog Invites Applications for Internship Deadline Apr

NITI Aayog has announced the continuation of its Internship Programme for , inviting application...

Internship

Apr 8, 2026

HCLTech Announces Phased Layoffs Through December

HCLTech, a leading global IT services firm, has announced plans to lay off employees at its Orla...

Layoffs

Apr 8, 2026

Infosys Joins Forces with Harness to Eliminate AI Bottlenecks

Infosys, a global leader in next-generation digital services, has announced a strategic partnership ...

News

Apr 8, 2026

Employment

Deutsche Bank Opens Application for 12-Month Apprenticeship

Deutsche Bank has started applications for its 2026–27 Apprenticeship Programme in Mumbai. This is a 12-month training program under India’s National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS). However, there is no obligation for permanent employment with Deutsche Bank Group upon completion of the Apprenticeship Training tenure. It gives graduates real work experience in a corporate setting, mainly […]

Apr 8, 2026

Compensation

OpenAI Floats “Public Wealth Fund” to Distribute Profits

OpenAI has unveiled a sweeping policy framework designed to navigate the socioeconomic disruptions of the “Intelligence Age.” In a series of provocative proposals, the AI giant suggests that the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence necessitates a fundamental rewrite of the global social contract. The vision addresses the potential for mass labor displacement and concentrated wealth. […]

Apr 8, 2026

CHRO Move

Knauf India Appoints Pallavi Poddar as Chief Human Resources Officer

Knauf India has appointed Pallavi Poddar as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), starting April 2026, to strengthen leadership. In her new role, she will lead the company’s people strategy, with a focus on building a strong work culture, improving leadership skills, and supporting business change through modern HR practices. Extensive Experience and Background With […]

Apr 8, 2026

Labour Law

Can an Employer Stop Your Retirement After Notice Period Ends?

The Supreme Court of India has delivered a landmark judgment clarifying the procedural finality of voluntary retirement notices. In a significant ruling for both public and private sector employment law, the Court held that a notice for voluntary retirement (VRS) takes effect automatically upon the expiry of the notice period unless the competent authority takes […]

Apr 8, 2026

Appointments

Marsh Risk Appoints Sreeja Nair as Vice President – HR

Marsh Risk, a global leader in insurance broking and risk management, has promoted Sreeja Nair to Vice President – Human Resources. In her new role, she will lead a major HR strategy focused on talent growth, leadership development, and improving employee experience across the company. Extensive Experience Sreeja has been with Marsh India since 2022. She last worked as […]

Apr 8, 2026

CHRO Move

Emaar India Appoints Neha Saxena Shenoy as Chief HR Officer

Emaar India, a well-known real estate developer, has appointed Neha Saxena Shenoy as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). She will be based in Gurugram and will lead the company’s people strategy, with a focus on hiring, leadership growth, and building a strong workforce for the future. Extensive Experience Neha joins Emaar India from Info Edge […]

Apr 7, 2026

Appointments

RHDFCL Appoints Pankaj Rathi as Chief Financial Officer

Religare Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited (RHDFCL) has announced a major leadership strengthening with the appointment of Pankaj Rathi as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The strategic move comes as the company, which specializes in providing credit to India’s underserved and informal sectors, enters an aggressive growth phase under its new promoter group, the Burman […]

Apr 7, 2026

Merger & Acquisition

Wipro to Acquire Mindsprint for $375 Million

In a move that signals a bold new era of vertical-specific dominance, Wipro Limited has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Mindsprint, the IT and digital services arm of Singapore-based Olam Group, for $375 million. The all-cash acquisition is the centerpiece of a massive, eight-year strategic transformation partnership with Olam Group, valued at over $1 billion. The “Farm-to-Fork” […]

Apr 7, 2026

Internship

Tata Group Launches Virtual Micro-Internships via Forage Platform

Tata Group has teamed up with Forage to offer virtual micro-internships. These short programs help students and early-career professionals gain real work experience through guided job simulations. No formal application or prior experience is needed, which makes these programs open to a wider group of learners. Four Micro-Internship Options The program includes four main tracks, […]

Apr 7, 2026

Internship

Aadhar, UIDAI Opens Internship; 28 Openings, Deadline – April 15

Aadhar, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), has opened applications for its Internship Programme 2026, offering 28 positions at its Technology Centre in Bengaluru. The application window commenced on April 1, 2026, and will close on April 15, 2026. The programme presents a significant opportunity for students to gain practical exposure within one of […]

Apr 7, 2026

EPFO

EPFO 3.0: Withdraw Your PF Balance via UPI and ATM Instantly

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has officially transitioned into its “3.0 era,” marking a historic shift from bureaucratic delays to instant financial liquidity. In a move designed to modernize the retirement fund for over 6 crore subscribers, the Ministry of Labour and Employment has integrated the Universal Account Number (UAN) with India’s digital payment infrastructure. […]

Apr 7, 2026

Industry

Dell Employees Are Moving to Remote Work in the Middle East

Dell Technologies has issued an urgent internal directive instructing all employees to refrain from work-related travel to, from, or through the Middle East until at least mid-April 2026. The advisory, which surfaced on the company’s internal SharePoint, comes as geopolitical tensions escalate into direct threats against American private-sector interests. The move follows a chilling declaration […]

Apr 7, 2026