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Updated on: May 2026
L&T Announces Board and Leadership Changes, Appoints P. Ramakrishnan as CFO
C-Suite Move

L&T Announces Board and Leadership Changes, Appoints P. Ramakrishnan as CFO

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Limited has approved a series of significant leadership and board-level changes, including the appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer, induction of a new independent director, and re-appointments of senior executives. The decisions were approved by the company’s Board of Directors at a meeting held on Friday. Vijay Sankar Appointed Independent […]

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Gates Corporation Appoints Dee Sequeira as Head- HR, India
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Gates Corporation Appoints Dee Sequeira as Head- HR, India

Gates Corporation has appointed Dee Sequeira as Head – Human Resources for its India operations and manufacturing business. In this role, Sequeira will manage HR for Gates Corporation’s India operations, including four manufacturing plants and the company’s commercial and support teams. She is based in India and took charge in March 2026. Extensive Experience Sequeira […]

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TCS Nashik Harassment Case: Main Accused Nida Khan Arrested
Industry

TCS Nashik Harassment Case: Main Accused Nida Khan Arrested

The Nashik city police on Thursday, May 7, 2026, arrested absconding suspended BPO staffer Nida Khan, one of the accused in the high-profile TCS-linked BPO case, from Sambhajinagar city after a 42-day search operation. Confirming the development, Nashik Police Commissioner Sandeep Karnik and Assistant Police Commissioner Sandeep Mitke said the arrest was carried out through […]

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Deloitte Plans Major India Expansion Amid Rapid GCC Growth
Industry

Deloitte Plans Major India Expansion Amid Rapid GCC Growth

Deloitte India plans to hire about 50,000 more people in India as the company increases its work across the country. A few things stand out as new and important in this announcement: TiEcon Mangaluru 2026 Speaking at the TiEcon Mangaluru 2026, Romal Shetty said India is now one of the company’s key talent centers. Deloitte […]

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MetricStream Appoints Neha Srivastava as SVP-Human Resources
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MetricStream Appoints Neha Srivastava as SVP-Human Resources

MetricStream appoints Neha Srivastava as Senior Vice President- Human Resources, and member of the senior leadership team. In her new role, Neha will lead MetricStream’s global people strategy, partnering with the leadership team to strengthen organizational capability, enhance operational efficiency, and enable scalable growth across global operations. Extensive Experience Neha brings nearly 20 years of […]

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Infosys to Build Mega AI Hub for Truist Financial; 4,500 Openings
Industry

Infosys to Build Mega AI Hub for Truist Financial; 4,500 Openings

Infosys Limited has secured a landmark contract worth over $500 million from U.S.-based Truist Financial Corp. The agreement involves establishing and managing a massive Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Hyderabad. This center is expected to create at least 4,500 new jobs over the next few years. The Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) Model The project will be executed under a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) framework. Under […]

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Cognizant is Trading Experienced Roles for 20,000 Freshers
Industry

Cognizant is Trading Experienced Roles for 20,000 Freshers

Cognizant Technology Solutions has launched a sweeping strategic initiative titled “Project Leap,” aimed at fundamentally reshaping its operating model for an AI-driven future. The program, detailed during the company’s recent Q1 2026 earnings call, involves a major workforce realignment that industry reports suggest could lead to the reduction of 12,000 to 15,000 jobs globally. The “Shorter and Broader Pyramid” […]

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Wipro Issues 5.4 Million New Shares to Employees
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Wipro Issues 5.4 Million New Shares to Employees

Tech giant Wipro Limited has announced a significant expansion of its share capital through the allotment of 5,431,631 equity shares to eligible employees. The move, disclosed in a regulatory filing on May 6, 2026, is part of the company’s ongoing strategy to leverage equity-based incentives to retain high-performing talent and align employee interests with long-term shareholder value. Wipro ESOPs: […]

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Wipro Opens Applications for Legal and Internship Roles in India
Internship

Wipro Opens Applications for Legal and Internship Roles in India

Wipro Limited has announced two internship openings in India: Legal Intern (Campus) and Intern (New). These roles are meant for students and recent graduates who want practical experience in corporate legal work and business operations. The programs are part of the company’s early-career hiring efforts focused on skill building through project-based work. Legal Intern (Campus) […]

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Odisha CM Mohan Majhi Increases Daily Wages for All Workers
Labour Law

Odisha CM Mohan Majhi Increases Daily Wages for All Workers

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a significant increase in daily wages for all categories of workers on May 1, 2026. Speaking at the state-level celebration of International Labour Day, the Chief Minister revealed an upward revision in the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA), aimed at mitigating the impact of rising inflation on the working class. Odisha Revised Wage […]

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Microland Appoints Vithal Acharya as Chief Human Resources Officer
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Microland Appoints Vithal Acharya as Chief Human Resources Officer

Microland, a leading AI-first, platform-led, technology infrastructure services company, has appointed Vithal Acharya as Chief Human Resources Officer. In this new role, Acharya will oversee workforce change, leadership programs, and company culture efforts. His work will support Microland’s worldwide operations and help expand its AI-led infrastructure and AIOps services in more than 100 countries. Commenting on […]

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SBI Staff Federation Warns Against Risks of Outsourced Banking
Industry

SBI Staff Federation Warns Against Risks of Outsourced Banking

All India SBI Staff Federation (AISBISF) has announced a major escalation in its protest against the management of India’s largest public sector lender. Citing a “dangerous shift” in employment practices, the federation has called for a two-day nationwide strike on May 25 and 26, 2026, to oppose the increasing outsourcing of permanent banking roles and chronic staffing […]

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