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From Back Office to Bots HSBC Eyes Workforce Cut to Boost AI Efficiency

HSBC Holdings Plc is reportedly weighing a massive workforce reduction that could impact approximate...

Layoffs

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Reality Check for Reality Labs Meta Shifts Away from VR Dominance

Meta is significantly shifting its metaverse strategy, moving away from its original vision of a Vir...

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Can Your Employer Fire You for Vaping? Why This Nestl Worker Just Won a Lakh Payout

In a significant ruling for labor rights, an employment tribunal has ordered global food giant Nestl...

Labour Law

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Appointments

MobiKwik appoints Anis Pathan as Chief Risk Officer

Leading Indian fintech unicorn MobiKwik has officially announced the appointment of Anis Pathan as its new Chief Risk Officer (CRO). Approved by the Board of Directors, this strategic move comes as the platform undergoes a massive transition from a digital wallet into a comprehensive financial services institution. Anis will spearhead the Group’s Enterprise Risk Management […]

Employment

Cyber Security with AI – 4-Month Virtual Internship, Apply by March 25

AICTE with Extion Infotech, has launched a Cyber Security with AI Advanced Virtual Internship to meet the growing need for skills in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. The program focuses on giving learners real work experience and skills that match current industry needs. Overview of Internship This is a four-month virtual internship that starts right away. […]

Luxury Hardware Giant Hafele Starts Manufacturing in India: What It Means for You

Hafele, the global leader in furniture fittings and architectural hardware, has officially commenced operations at its new production facility in Maharashtra. This move marks a major milestone in the company’s “Make in India” strategy, transitioning from an import-heavy model to a localized manufacturing ecosystem designed for the South Asian market. Hafele Initial Production: Premium Kitchen […]

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BharatPe Appoints Himanshu Verma As Head – POS Business

BharatPe, a prominent leader in India’s digital financial services landscape, has announced a significant leadership move to solidify its presence in the offline payments market. The company has appointed industry veteran Himanshu Verma as the Head of its Point-of-Sale (POS) Business. By integrating payment terminals with its existing suite of financial products—including merchant loans facilitated […]

Employment

Microsoft Opens Internships in Data Science, UX Research, and Software Engineering

Microsoft has announced multiple internships in India across high-demand domains, including Data Science, UX Research, and Software Engineering. Overview – Internships Microsoft internships are designed to provide students with hands-on exposure to real-world projects, enabling them to work alongside industry experts while contributing to innovative, large-scale solutions. Open to students at Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD […]

Maharashtra Govt Targets “Fake Job Scams” and Illegal Layoffs in IT Sector

Maharashtra government announced on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, that it is framing new rules to regulate forced resignations and arbitrary job terminations within the IT sector. Labour Minister Akash Fundkar informed the Legislative Assembly that the state is preparing to establish a dedicated IT Tribunal to provide a specialized grievance redressal mechanism for the industry. Addressing the […]

Appointments

Sonata Software Appoints Balaji Kumar as Chief HR Officer

Sonata Software has re-appointed Balaji Kumar as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to strengthen its global people strategy. In his new role, Kumar will lead talent management, support leadership growth, and improve workforce effectiveness across key international markets, helping the company build strong teams and drive steady business performance. Extensive Experience and Background Kumar […]

NFRA is Flagging Lapses at PwC, EY, KPMG, and BDO

India’s audit regulator, the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA), has released a series of scathing inspection reports highlighting significant procedural lapses across firms affiliated with global giants PwC, EY, KPMG, and BDO. The reports, published on March 16, 2026, expose deep-seated issues ranging from independence breaches and fraud risk miscalculations to the discovery of a […]

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Radisson Hotels is Partnering with Tech Giants to Redefine Modern Hospitality

Radisson Hotel Group has announced a landmark strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Deloitte to accelerate its global digital transformation. This multi-year initiative aims to migrate the group’s core infrastructure to the cloud, moving away from traditional data centers to a more agile, scalable, and data-driven operational model. Radisson Hotels Building a Digital-First […]

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Struggling with AI ROI? TCS and Pearson’s New Alliance Might Have the Solution

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Pearson have announced a landmark multi-year integrated partnership aimed at redefining global workforce readiness. By combining TCS’s expertise in “Contextual AI” and its robust iON digital platform with Pearson’s world-class learning and assessment capabilities, the collaboration seeks to bridge the critical gap between massive AI investments and measurable productivity gains. […]