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Updated on: Jul 2026
Cognizant has unveiled plans to ramp up its AI talent strategy
Artificial Intelligence

Cognizant has unveiled plans to ramp up its AI talent strategy

Cognizant is ramping up its artificial intelligence talent strategy, announcing plans to scale its frontier-certified engineers to 5,000 and frontier business operators to 10,000 as enterprises accelerate AI adoption. The company said its first batch of frontier-assessed and deployment-ready engineers will be unveiled in the fourth quarter of 2026. It also plans to strengthen its […]

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EPFO Restores Passbook Portal; Check Your PF Balance
EPFO

EPFO Restores Passbook Portal; Check Your PF Balance

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has restored its Member Passbook portal after completing a scheduled maintenance and technology upgrade, enabling millions of subscribers to access their provident fund account statements once again. The portal had been unavailable since late June as EPFO carried out a major database consolidation and software migration aimed at improving […]

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Urban Company CHRO Neha Mathur Steps Down After Five Years
Appointments

Urban Company CHRO Neha Mathur Steps Down After Five Years

Urban Company has announced that its Chief Human Resource Officer, Neha Mathur, has resigned from her position, effective August 31, 2026. The company disclosed the development to the stock exchanges on July 11, stating that Neha has stepped down due to personal reasons. Extensive Career Journey Neha has been associated with Urban Company for more […]

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Deloitte’s 50,000 Hiring Plan: Six Months Later, Expansion Appears on Track?
Employment

Deloitte’s 50,000 Hiring Plan: Six Months Later, Expansion Appears on Track?

When Deloitte South Asia announced plans in January 2026 to hire 50,000 professionals in India, it marked one of the largest hiring commitments by a professional services firm. The announcement came at a time when several global technology companies were slowing recruitment and focusing on improving productivity through artificial intelligence (AI). Six months later, Deloitte […]

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Cognizant Mentioned in Trump’s Major H-1B Fraud Probe
Industry

Cognizant Mentioned in Trump’s Major H-1B Fraud Probe

The Donald Trump administration has launched its first major investigation into alleged fraud involving H-1B and PERM employment visa programmes, signalling a tougher enforcement approach against suspected misuse of foreign worker hiring. The investigation was announced by Labour Department Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito, who said federal authorities have already issued multiple subpoenas as part of […]

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After 500 Earlier Cuts, KPMG Plans Another 200 Layoffs
Layoffs

After 500 Earlier Cuts, KPMG Plans Another 200 Layoffs

KPMG is proposing another round of workforce reductions, with around 200 roles at risk across its corporate services division as the professional services firm continues to reshape its operating model following the integration of its UK and Swiss businesses. The proposed reductions are expected to impact nearly 10% of the firm’s corporate services workforce. Functions […]

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HCLTech Elevates Chandini Kamal as Vice President – People & Culture
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HCLTech Elevates Chandini Kamal as Vice President – People & Culture

HCLTech has elevated Chandini Kamal to Vice President, Global Head – People & Culture (Engage & Experience, Wellness, Rewards & Recognition, and Diversity & Inclusion). In her new role, Chandini will lead HCLTech’s global people and culture strategy across employee engagement and experience, wellness, rewards and recognition (R&R), and diversity and inclusion (D&I). She was […]

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UIDAI Invites Applications for PhD Internship 2026; Stipend ₹50,000, Apply till July 15
Internship

UIDAI Invites Applications for PhD Internship 2026; Stipend ₹50,000, Apply till July 15

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has invited applications for its PhD Internship Programme 2026, providing research scholars with an opportunity to work on projects that contribute to India’s digital identity ecosystem. The programme is aimed at encouraging academic research and innovation while offering scholars practical exposure to real-world challenges in public digital infrastructure. […]

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India’s IT Industry May See Silent Layoffs in 2026: TeamLease
Layoffs

India’s IT Industry May See Silent Layoffs in 2026: TeamLease

Globally, 120,346 employees have been laid off by 226 technology companies in 2026 so far… and according to a TeamLease report, India’s IT industry is witnessing a new phase of workforce layoffs and restructuring. Silent Layoffs Replace Large Public Job Cuts India’s IT industry is witnessing a shift in how companies reduce their workforce. Instead of announcing large-scale […]

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TARC Appoints Mridul Srivastava as Chief Human Resources Officer
Appointments

TARC Appoints Mridul Srivastava as Chief Human Resources Officer

Real estate developer TARC has appointed Mridul Srivastava as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective July 9, 2026. In this role, he will lead the company’s human resources strategy, talent development, leadership initiatives, and organizational transformation as TARC continues to strengthen its business operations. Alongside Mridul Srivastava’s appointment, TARC also named Ankush Kaul as […]

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TCS vs Accenture: Show Different Hiring Pace, Same Focus on AI
Industry

TCS vs Accenture: Show Different Hiring Pace, Same Focus on AI

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Accenture have reported their latest quarterly results, showing that both companies continue to invest in talent and artificial intelligence despite global economic uncertainty. Although both companies remained committed to hiring, the pace and approach differed. TCS continued with a calibrated hiring strategy, while Accenture maintained relatively stronger workforce expansion. However, […]

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The New Face of Layoffs: Why Companies Are Offering Better Severance Packages
Layoffs

The New Face of Layoffs: Why Companies Are Offering Better Severance Packages

Layoffs remain one of the most difficult decisions companies make. While job cuts continue across the technology sector, there is a noticeable shift in how organizations are supporting affected employees during workforce reductions. According to Layoffs.fyi, 120,346 employees have been laid off by 226 technology companies in 2026 so far. Instead of simply announcing job […]

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