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Updated on: Apr 2026
Hyundai and TVS Join Forces to Boost EV Infrastructure and Hiring
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Hyundai and TVS Join Forces to Boost EV Infrastructure and Hiring

Hyundai Motor Company and TVS Motor Company have signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to co-develop and commercialize electric three-wheelers (E3W). This partnership, finalized in April 2026, will go beyond vehicle manufacturing. It will act as a significant catalyst for employment generation and technical upskilling across the nation’s automotive supply chain. Synergy of Global Design and Local […]

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Axis Bank Cut 3,000 Staff While Opening 400 New Branches
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Axis Bank Cut 3,000 Staff While Opening 400 New Branches

Axis Bank, India’s third-largest private sector lender, has reduced its workforce by over 3,100 employees during the 2026 fiscal year. The bank’s management cited sustained investments in technology and automation as the primary drivers of enhanced productivity, allowing the institution to handle higher business volumes with a leaner staff. Axis Bank Productivity Gains Over Targeted Cuts The […]

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Microsoft Opens Applications for 2026 Internship Program in India
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Microsoft Opens Applications for 2026 Internship Program in India

Microsoft has started accepting applications for its 2026 Internship Program in India. The program offers many roles for students who want real work experience in technology, research, and business areas. Internship Roles The internship usually lasts 10 to 12 weeks during the summer. Roles are available in cities like Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Noida, and Pune. Some […]

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Samsara Group Appoints Dharmendra Saxena as CEO
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Samsara Group Appoints Dharmendra Saxena as CEO

Samsara Group, part of the Sharaf Group, has appointed Dharmendra Saxena as its Chief Executive Officer. He will be based in Mumbai and will lead the company’s next stage of growth in logistics and global trade. In this role, he will focus on expanding trade routes, building logistics services, improving digital systems, and managing large […]

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Rajasthan DA Hike: Timeline for 60% Dearness Allowance
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Rajasthan DA Hike: Timeline for 60% Dearness Allowance

In a significant move to support its workforce against rising inflation, the Rajasthan government has officially approved a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR). This decision, taken under the direction of Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, raises the allowance from 58% to 60% for state employees and pensioners governed by the 7th Pay Commission. Broad Impact […]

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Salesforce to Onboard 1,000 New Grads for AI Roles
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Salesforce to Onboard 1,000 New Grads for AI Roles

In a move that stands as a sharp “narrative violation” to the current trend of tech sector downsizing, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has announced that the company is actively hiring 1,000 new graduates and interns. This recruitment drive is specifically designed to bolster the company’s workforce as it accelerates into the “AI exponential” era. Salesforce Fueling […]

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Vedanta Appoints Pallavi Bhatia as CHRO – Alumina Business
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Vedanta Appoints Pallavi Bhatia as CHRO – Alumina Business

Vedanta Limited has appointed Pallavi Bhatia as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) for its Alumina Business, strengthening its leadership team in this key area. In this role, Pallavi will lead people strategy, manage talent programs, and improve workforce performance to support the company’s focus on people-led growth. Extensive Experience Pallavi has close to 20 years […]

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Samsung Employees Fight for Pay Parity with Rival SK Hynix
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Samsung Employees Fight for Pay Parity with Rival SK Hynix

Tens of thousands of Samsung Electronics workers gathered at the company’s massive semiconductor complex in Pyeongtaek on Thursday, demanding a larger share of the record profits generated by the artificial intelligence boom. The National Samsung Electronics Union (NSEU), which has seen its membership surge to over 90,000 workers, warned of a potentially devastating 18-day strike […]

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RBI Cancels Paytm Payments Bank Licence: Impact on Jobs
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RBI Cancels Paytm Payments Bank Licence: Impact on Jobs

In a major regulatory move, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on April 24, 2026, cancelled the banking licence of Paytm Payments Bank Limited. The decision follows serious and repeated violations of rules. The action, taken under the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, is effective right away. The bank can no longer carry out any banking […]

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Dabur India Appoints Herjit S Bhalla as CEO for India Business
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Dabur India Appoints Herjit S Bhalla as CEO for India Business

Home-grown fast-moving consumer goods major Dabur India Limited has announced the appointment of Herjit S Bhalla as Chief Executive Officer for its India business operations, effective April 23, 2026. In his new role, Herjit will lead Dabur’s India business strategy and operations and will report to Mohit Malhotra, Whole-time Director and Global Chief Executive Officer […]

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Infosys Opens Applications for Global “InStep” Internship 2026
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Infosys Opens Applications for Global “InStep” Internship 2026

Infosys has started accepting applications for its global “InStep” Internship Program 2026. The program invites students from different fields to work on real business and tech projects. A well-known global internship Started in 1999, InStep has hosted thousands of interns from over 220 universities around the world. It is seen as one of the top […]

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Infosys CFO Confirms 20,000 New Jobs for Freshers
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Infosys CFO Confirms 20,000 New Jobs for Freshers

India’s second-largest IT services firm, Infosys, has signaled a strong vote of confidence in the future of the technology sector. Following the announcement of its Q4 FY26 financial results, Chief Financial Officer Jayesh Sanghrajka confirmed that the company plans to hire at least 20,000 freshers in the upcoming financial year (FY27). This decision marks a consistent commitment […]

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