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Updated on: Apr 2026
Lotus Herbals Appoints Avantika Tripathi as Head – HR
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Lotus Herbals Appoints Avantika Tripathi as Head – HR

Lotus Herbals Pvt. Limited, India’s leading natural cosmetics company, appoints Avantika Tripathi as Head – Human Resources to strengthen its leadership team. At Lotus Herbals, Avantika will lead the company’s people and culture agenda across its businesses. Her focus will include inclusive growth, digital HR practices, and building a positive work culture. She will also […]

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Noida Workers Demand 20,000 Minimum Wage and 8-Hour Shifts
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Noida Workers Demand 20,000 Minimum Wage and 8-Hour Shifts

The industrial hubs of Noida Phase-2 and Sector 60 were engulfed in widespread unrest on Monday, April 13, 2026, as thousands of factory workers took to the streets. What began as a sit-in demonstration for better pay quickly escalated into violent clashes with police, arson, and traffic gridlock that paralyzed the Delhi-Noida border. Noida Workers […]

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Cashfree Payments Appoints Sameer Gandhi as CFO
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Cashfree Payments Appoints Sameer Gandhi as CFO

Cashfree Payments, a prominent player in India’s AI-native payments infrastructure, has announced the appointment of Sameer Gandhi as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Sameer, a veteran with over two decades of experience in global financial institutions, joins the company at a critical juncture as it pushes toward profitability and scales its advanced payment solutions. […]

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IIT Kharagpur Unveils New Certification for Working Engineers
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IIT Kharagpur Unveils New Certification for Working Engineers

In a landmark move coinciding with its Platinum Jubilee Year, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur has officially entered the online executive education space. The institute has launched four advanced certification programs focused on Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Technology Leadership, aiming to bridge the gap between academic theory and production-ready AI deployment. IIT […]

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Visa Launches Performance Rewards for AI-Driven Productivity
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Visa Launches Performance Rewards for AI-Driven Productivity

In a pioneering move for the financial services sector, Visa Inc. has officially integrated Artificial Intelligence (AI) utilization into its corporate reward structure. The payments giant has begun incentivizing internal teams who successfully leverage generative AI and machine learning to accelerate workflows and reduce operational cycles, signaling a shift from traditional labor metrics to “AI-augmented” […]

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Lenovo launches LEAP Internship with 1,500 free seats
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Lenovo launches LEAP Internship with 1,500 free seats

Lenovo has introduced the “Lenovo LEAP: NextGen Scholar Program” to help build strong tech skills among students in India. This internship program is part of the company’s CSR efforts and is offered free of cost. It is being run with support from BharatCares. The program is open to students from Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh. It […]

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XBP Global Appoints Acquelia Colaco as Chief HR Officer
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XBP Global Appoints Acquelia Colaco as Chief HR Officer

XBP Global, a leading global technology and services company, has appointed Acquelia Colaco as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), starting March 2026. She will be based in Pune, India and will lead the company’s global HR efforts, focusing on hiring, leadership growth, and building a strong workforce for the future. In her new role, […]

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Meta Unveils Massive New Pay Package for Top Leadership
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Meta Unveils Massive New Pay Package for Top Leadership

Meta Platforms Inc. has introduced a significant overhaul to its executive compensation structure, potentially awarding hundreds of millions of dollars in stock to its top leadership team. The new performance-based equity plan ties executive payouts directly to aggressive stock price targets and operational milestones, signaling a high-stakes bet on the company’s long-term pivot toward the […]

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TCS Staff Suspended After FIRs Reveal Allegations of Harassment
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TCS Staff Suspended After FIRs Reveal Allegations of Harassment

IT major Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has officially suspended several employees at its Nashik facility following a series of grave allegations involving sexual harassment, workplace misconduct, and forced religious conversion. The move comes as the company faces one of its most significant internal crises, with nine FIRs registered and a Special Investigation Team (SIT) now […]

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TCS Salary Hike Trends: A Financial Year-wise View (FY22–FY26)
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TCS Salary Hike Trends: A Financial Year-wise View (FY22–FY26)

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has rolled out annual salary hike for employees across levels effective April 1, 2026, though the quantum of hikes has not yet been disclosed. This follows its previous increment cycle in September 2025, when most employees received salary increases in the range of 4.5% to 7%, as reported by PTI. TCS […]

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Why 4,000 Air India Employees Are Facing Disciplinary Action
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Why 4,000 Air India Employees Are Facing Disciplinary Action

Air India human resources landscape is facing a critical test following the resignation of CEO and Managing Director Campbell Wilson on April 7, 2026. As the airline navigates a complex leadership transition, Tata Sons Chairman N.Chandrasekaran has stepped in to anchor the 24,000-strong workforce, emphasizing resilience and disciplined execution. The Morale Challenge Amid CEO Exit […]

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ONGC Announces Six Month Paid Internship, 4,000+ Opportunities
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ONGC Announces Six Month Paid Internship, 4,000+ Opportunities

In a significant move to boost youth employability, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has unveiled 4,000+ paid internship opportunities under the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) for the 2026–27 cycle. The six-month programme is designed to provide structured industry exposure to young aspirants, enabling them to gain practical insights into the dynamic oil and […]

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