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Updated on: Apr 2026

Internship

DRDO Opens INMAS Apprenticeship and Internship with Stipend

Apr 2, 2026

Microsoft Appoints Aparajita Puri as MD- SPT, India South Asia

Aparajita Puri has joined Microsoft as Managing Director Strategic Pursuits Team SPT for I...

C-Suite Move

Apr 2, 2026

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Wipro Pivots to Services as Software with New Business Unit

In a major strategic realignment effective April , , Wipro Limited has announced the launch of ...

Industry

Apr 2, 2026

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SitusAMC Appoints Prakash Lakhiani as Head- People Culture, Country Director, India

SitusAMC, a leading real estate finance solutions provider company, appoints Prakash Lakhiani as Hea...

Appointments

Apr 2, 2026

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Hiring

Unilever CEO Imposes 90-Day Global Hiring Freeze

In a swift response to escalating geopolitical tensions, consumer goods giant Unilever has announced an immediate suspension of all global recruitment. The freeze, effective April 1, 2026, is scheduled to last for a minimum of three months as the company navigates severe disruptions to supply chains and soaring energy costs triggered by the conflict in […]

Apr 2, 2026

Layoffs

Oracle India Layoffs: Employees Seek Clarity on Severance

Uncertainty has gripped the Indian workforce of tech giant Oracle as reports of global restructuring begin to impact domestic operations. Amidst a broader shift in the company’s cloud and healthcare software strategy, hundreds of employees in India’s major tech hubs are facing potential exits. The primary concern among the affected staff remains the lack of […]

Apr 2, 2026

News

After Layoffs, Block CEO Says AI Now Runs Company Hierarchy

Following a massive restructuring that saw 4,000 employees—nearly 40% of the workforce—laid off at Block Inc. in early 2026, CEO Jack Dorsey has unveiled a radical vision for the future of corporate structure. In a blog post co-authored with Sequoia Capital’s Roelof Botha titled “From Hierarchy to Intelligence,” Dorsey argues that traditional middle management has become obsolete in […]

Apr 2, 2026

CHRO Move

Syngene International Appoints Maninder Kapoor Puri as CHRO

According to BSE filings, Syngene International Limited has announced a set of leadership appointments that will take effect on May 1, 2026. Amid the leadership resuffle. Maninder Kapoor Puri has been appointed Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). She will also join the Executive Committee as part of the senior management team. She will replace Andrew […]

Apr 2, 2026

Industry

Step-by-Step Guide: Upgrade to the New Gmail 2.0 Identity System

In a landmark update coinciding with Gmail’s 22nd anniversary, Google has officially launched a feature allowing users to change their primary Gmail address. For over two decades, users were tethered to the usernames they created, often in their adolescence. Alternatively, they were forced to abandon years of data to start fresh. This new “PAN 2.0” […]

Apr 1, 2026

Employment

1,000 Workers Behind Noida Airport Face Job Cuts

Following its formal inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 28, 2026, the Noida International Airport (NIA) is preparing for commercial operations. However, the celebratory atmosphere is tempered by a growing crisis among the workforce that built it. Over 1,000 contractual workers now face imminent job losses as Phase 1 construction concludes and the […]

Apr 1, 2026

News

Railways and Aviation Partner for New Training Hub

Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has proposed the establishment of a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Manufacturing Technology. The announcement was made on March 30, 2026, during a high-profile event focused on revamping training standards for high-precision sectors, including aviation, railways, and marine engineering. Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya as the Hub The proposed Centre of Excellence will […]

Apr 1, 2026

Industry

Iran Threatens U.S. Tech Giants; 18 Companies Named as Targets

In a significant escalation of regional hostilities, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran has issued a direct threat against 18 prominent U.S. corporations. Effective April 1, 2026, the IRGC declared these companies “legitimate targets,” accusing them of complicity in U.S. military operations and intelligence gathering. The announcement includes a chilling warning for employees to […]

Apr 1, 2026

Appointments

Maruti Suzuki Appoints Mukesh Kumar as Senior GM- Employee Relations

Mukesh Kumar has been promoted to Senior General Manager – Employee Relations at Maruti Suzuki India Limited, effective April 1, 2026. Before this, he worked as General Manager – Employee Relations. In his new role as Senior General Manager – Employee Relations at Maruti Suzuki India Limited, Mukesh will lead efforts to manage employee relations, […]

Apr 1, 2026

Appointments

CMS Info Systems Appoints Saurabh Chaudhuri as SVP & Head- HR

CMS Info Systems has appointed Saurabh Chaudhuri as Senior Vice President and Head of Human Resources, starting March 31, 2026. He succeeds Sanjay Singh, who is retiring as Chief Human Resources Officer after nearly five years. In his new role, Saurabh will oversee the company’s HR function and drive key people processes across the organization. […]

Apr 1, 2026

Employment

Is Your PAN Card Outdated? Know the New PAN 2.0 Upgrade

The start of the 2026-27 fiscal year marks a major overhaul for the Permanent Account Number (PAN Card) system in India. Coinciding with the implementation of the Income Tax Act, 2025, the government has introduced “PAN 2.0,” featuring a digital-first approach, stricter documentation, and revised transaction thresholds that every taxpayer must navigate to remain compliant. PAN […]

Apr 1, 2026

Internship

Manipal University Opens Internship 2026 Across Multiple Domains

Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) has further strengthened its internship and placement ecosystem, offering students structured opportunities to gain hands-on industry exposure and enhance employability across sectors. About the Internship Programme MUJ offers a well-defined internship framework integrated into its academic curriculum. Students can opt for different formats depending on their course requirements, including summer internships […]

Apr 1, 2026