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Updated on: Jan 2026

Appointments

LT Appoints Reena Vijayanand as Head Talent Acquisition

Jan 8, 2026

TCS Uses Salary Freezes to Drive Office Compliance

Tata Consultancy Services TCS, Indias largest IT services exporter, has reportedly taken its most...

Industry

Jan 8, 2026

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AI LLM Internship Opportunity Stipend K, Apply by Jan

AICTE and Green Rider Technology LLP have announced an AI LLM Internship program aimed at students...

Employment

Jan 8, 2026

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Samsung Aligning , Employees with Stock Market Success

Samsung Electronics has officially announced a massive share buyback program valued at . trillion ...

Employment

Jan 8, 2026

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Technology

Hyundai to Launch Humanoid Robot Fleet in Georgia by 2028

Hyundai Motor Group unveiled its definitive roadmap for the “Physical AI” era, headlined by the deployment of humanoid robots at its U.S. manufacturing facilities starting in 2028. The South Korean automotive giant will utilize the production-ready version of the Atlas humanoid robot, developed by its subsidiary Boston Dynamics, to work alongside human employees at its flagship electric vehicle (EV) […]

Jan 8, 2026

Hiring

AI Agents Drive 14% Surge in SaaS Recruitment for 2026

As the global technology sector navigates a massive pivot toward automation, a distinct “hiring spree” has emerged within the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) industry. While legacy tech giants have spent the start of 2026 streamlining their workforces, cloud-native and AI-first SaaS firms are aggressively expanding. According to recent data from the jobs platform foundit, SaaS hiring rose by 14% […]

Jan 8, 2026

Appointments

Peloton Consulting Group Appoints Anupam Ajmani as Director, India HR Leader

Peloton Consulting Group, a Business Consulting and Services company, has appointed Anupam Ajmani as Director, India HR Leader. In this role, Ajmani will lead human resources and organization development in India. His focus will include HR strategy, workforce change, talent programs, organization structure, and culture. Extensive Experience Ajmani brings close to 20 years of experience […]

Jan 8, 2026

Hiring

AMD Sets “AI Comfort” as New Baseline for Hiring in 2026

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has officially pivoted its recruitment strategy to prioritize “AI-native” talent. During a recent industry summit, CEO Dr. Lisa Su emphasized that the company is now specifically seeking candidates who are not just familiar with Artificial Intelligence but are “comfortable and fluent” in integrating AI across every facet of the business—from silicon design to software […]

Jan 8, 2026

Layoffs

Microsoft Rumored to Trim Workforce in AI-First Shift

As the new fiscal quarter begins, reports are emerging that Microsoft Corporation may be preparing to announce a fresh round of job cuts this January. Following a trend that has seen several tech giants re-evaluating their headcounts in the face of rapid AI integration and shifting global economic conditions, the Redmond-based software giant is rumored to be […]

Jan 8, 2026

Movement

Wipro Chief Culture Officer Sunita Cherian Retires After 29 Years

Sunita Rebecca Cherian, a cornerstone of Wipro leadership for nearly three decades, has officially announced her retirement from corporate life. The Senior Vice President and Chief Culture Officer of Wipro Limited has chosen to “hang up her boots” after a distinguished 29-year journey that began in the mid-1990s. Her retirement marks the end of an […]

Jan 7, 2026

Compensation

Mahindra & Mahindra Completes Share Transfer to Workforce

In a significant move to deepen its culture of inclusive ownership, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), the flagship entity of the diversified Mahindra Group, has officially informed stock exchanges regarding a fresh transfer of equity shares to its employees. The Mahindra & Mahindra Employees’ Stock Option Trust executed the share transfer. This action followed the exercise of […]

Jan 7, 2026

Labour Law

Supreme Court Pushes for EPF Wage Ceiling Hike

Supreme Court of India has directed the Union Government to consider a formal revision of the wage ceiling for the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme. On January 5, 2026, a Bench comprising Justices J.K. Maheshwari and Atul S. Chandurkar ordered the Centre and the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to take a decisive call on the matter within four months. The current […]

Jan 7, 2026

Layoffs

Cloudhead Games Announces Drastic 70% Workforce Reduction

Cloudhead Games, a veteran studio widely considered the “creative heart” of the virtual reality industry, has announced a sweeping restructuring that will see roughly 70% of its workforce laid off. The cuts, which officially take effect on January 7, 2026, mark the most difficult chapter in the studio’s 14-year history as a VR-exclusive developer. The studio, famous for […]

Jan 7, 2026

Employment

Internship in Robotics & AI, Stipend ₹8000 /month, Apply by Jan 26

AICTE and Nihal Software are offering a full-time Robotics and AI internship for students and fresh graduates who want practical exposure in robotics, automation, and AI systems. The internship will run for six weeks and will start immediately. Selected candidates will work with the Research and Development team on real projects involving robotic systems and […]

Jan 7, 2026

Demise

TCS Engineer Found Dead at Hinjewadi Office, Police Suspect Suicide

A 24-year-old software engineer working with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) was found dead inside a washroom at the company’s office in Phase 3 of Hinjewadi IT Park in Pune early Tuesday, police said. The body was found around 12:30 a.m. during a routine check by security staff. Police identified the man as Sujal Vinod Oswal, […]

Jan 7, 2026

Appointments

Groupe SEB India appoints Jasjeet Kaur as Chief Executive Officer

Groupe SEB India has announced the appointment of Jasjeet Kaur as Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant leadership milestone as the company accelerates its growth journey in the Indian market. In her new role, Jasjeet will be responsible for driving Groupe SEB India’s overall business performance, strengthening market leadership across categories, and delivering sustainable and […]

Jan 7, 2026