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Updated on: Aug 2026
EPFO Hits Record High in Claim Settlements After Process Reforms
EPFO

EPFO Hits Record High in Claim Settlements After Process Reforms

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) settled a record 8.31 crore claims during the financial year 2025-26, up sharply from 6.01 crore claims in FY25, reflecting the growing use of its digital claim settlement system. The government said the increase was supported by several reforms aimed at making provident fund services faster, simpler and more […]

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Hindustan Platinum Appoints Vijayalakshmi Iyer as Head – HR
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Hindustan Platinum Appoints Vijayalakshmi Iyer as Head – HR

Hindustan Platinum, a manufacturing company specialising in precious metal products and industrial solutions, has appointed Vijayalakshmi Iyer as its Head – Human Resources. In her new role, she will lead the company’s HR function and oversee people, talent, employee engagement, learning and development, and organisational development initiatives. Extensive Experience She brings nearly two decades of […]

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V-Access India Appoints Karanjit Kaur as Head– Human Resources
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V-Access India Appoints Karanjit Kaur as Head– Human Resources

V-Access India Pvt. Ltd. has appointed Karanjit Kaur as its Head – Human Resources. She takes on the role after holding HR leadership positions in the manufacturing sector for several years. In her new role at V-Access India, she will lead the company’s human resources function and oversee its people and talent initiatives. Extensive Experience […]

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Wipro and Rubrik Launch ERaaS Amid Rapid AI Adoption
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Wipro and Rubrik Launch ERaaS Amid Rapid AI Adoption

Wipro has partnered with Rubrik to launch Enterprise Resilience as a Service (ERaaS), a managed service that helps organisations prepare for, respond to, and recover from cyberattacks and operational disruptions. As businesses accelerate AI adoption and expand their digital operations, protecting critical systems and data has become a key priority. The new service aims to […]

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Iris Software Inc. Elevates Saurabh Agarwal as Director – HR
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Iris Software Inc. Elevates Saurabh Agarwal as Director – HR

Iris Software Inc. has elevated Saurabh Agarwal to the position of Director – HR Business Partner | BU HR Leader, effective July 2026. In his new role, he will lead strategic HR initiatives, partner with business leaders, and drive people strategies aligned with the company’s business growth and organisational priorities. Extensive Experience Saurabh has been […]

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AICTE Announces Fully Funded 12-Week Internship in Canada
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AICTE Announces Fully Funded 12-Week Internship in Canada

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has invited applications for the AICTE–Mitacs Globalink Research Internship (GRI) 2027. This initiative offers India’s undergraduate students the opportunity to undertake fully funded research internships at leading universities in Canada. Under the programme, up to 300 eligible students are expected to be selected every year for the […]

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UP Cabinet Approves U-Hub Deep-Tech Innovation Centres in Lucknow and Noida
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UP Cabinet Approves U-Hub Deep-Tech Innovation Centres in Lucknow and Noida

The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved the establishment of U-Hub, a dedicated deep-tech innovation and entrepreneurship platform with centres in Lucknow and Noida. The initiative aims to strengthen the state’s innovation ecosystem by bringing together startups, researchers, industry, investors and academic institutions to accelerate the development of advanced technologies. Approximately ₹387.5 crore will be invested […]

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JSW, Volkswagen Eye Standalone Joint Venture in India; Could Boost Auto Jobs
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JSW, Volkswagen Eye Standalone Joint Venture in India; Could Boost Auto Jobs

JSW Group and Volkswagen Group are in advanced discussions to establish a standalone joint venture (JV) in India, a move that could strengthen the German automaker’s long-term presence in the country while supporting future manufacturing investments and employment opportunities. According to media reports, the proposed venture would operate through a newly created entity, separate from […]

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Cipla, Rocket India to Invest ₹300 Crore in Karnataka Expansion Plans
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Cipla, Rocket India to Invest ₹300 Crore in Karnataka Expansion Plans

Karnataka has secured fresh investment commitments worth around ₹300 crore from pharmaceutical company Cipla and plant-based protein manufacturer Rocket India. The announcements were made during the Karnataka government’s investment outreach programme in Mumbai, where state officials met several leading companies to explore new investment opportunities across sectors. According to the state government, Cipla will invest […]

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MP Birla Group Appoints Manoj Tiwari as Vice President – HR
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MP Birla Group Appoints Manoj Tiwari as Vice President – HR

Manoj Tiwari has been elevated to Vice President – Human Resources at the MP Birla Group of companies. In his new role, he will lead the Group’s human resources function, focusing on people strategy, talent development, organisational capability, and HR initiatives across its businesses. Extensive Experience Before this elevation, Manoj served as Vice President & […]

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Microsoft Wants Employees to Talk More, Click Less
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Microsoft Wants Employees to Talk More, Click Less

Microsoft is retiring its internal employee feedback platform, Perspectives, as part of a broader effort to simplify its performance management process and encourage more continuous workplace conversations. The tool, introduced in 2018, enabled employees to request structured feedback from colleagues and share those insights with managers during performance reviews. The company informed employees about the […]

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Infosys Signs Multi-Year IT Transformation Deal with Metsä Group
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Infosys Signs Multi-Year IT Transformation Deal with Metsä Group

Infosys has expanded its long-standing partnership with Finland-based forest industry company Metsä Group through a new multi-year agreement to modernise the company’s IT operations using Artificial Intelligence (AI). Key Highlights Under the agreement, Infosys will help transform Metsä Group’s IT landscape into a more efficient, integrated and AI-ready operating model. Also Read: Flipkart ESOP Tax […]

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