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Updated on: Sep 2026
EPFO Wage Ceiling Raised; EPS Pension Could Rise by Up to 67%
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EPFO Wage Ceiling Raised; EPS Pension Could Rise by Up to 67%

The Union Cabinet has approved an increase in the EPFO monthly wage ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000, a move expected to bring more than 51 lakh additional employees under mandatory EPFO coverage. The change will also affect eligibility and pension calculations under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS). The wage ceiling was last increased to ₹15,000 […]

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DRDO Offers 35 Paid Internships for Engineering Students, Stipend ₹5,000 Per Month
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DRDO Offers 35 Paid Internships for Engineering Students, Stipend ₹5,000 Per Month

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has invited applications for 35 paid internships at its Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE), Avadi, Chennai, for the academic year 2026–27. The six-month internships offer a stipend of ₹5,000 per month. 35 Internships Across Four Engineering Areas The programme is open to eligible final-year undergraduate and […]

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Cabinet Raises EPFO Wage Ceiling to ₹25,000 From ₹15,000
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Cabinet Raises EPFO Wage Ceiling to ₹25,000 From ₹15,000

The Union Cabinet has approved raising the monthly wage ceiling for mandatory Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) coverage from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000, the government announced on September 16, 2026. The change is expected to bring more than 51 lakh additional employees under mandatory EPFO coverage. The decision was taken by the Cabinet chaired by Prime […]

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Samsung India Elevates Shirish Joshi as Head- EX, ER and Compliance
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Samsung India Elevates Shirish Joshi as Head- EX, ER and Compliance

Samsung India has elevated Shirish Joshi as Head – Employee Engagement, Employee Relations, Compliance and People Partner for the VD/DA Business. In his new role, Shirish will handle employee engagement, employee relations and compliance, while also working as People Partner for Samsung India’s VD/DA business and supporting its people-related requirements. Extensive Experience Shirish brings nearly […]

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Oracle India Layoffs: Product Engineering Teams Face Fresh Job Cuts
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Oracle India Layoffs: Product Engineering Teams Face Fresh Job Cuts

Oracle has started a fresh round of layoffs in India, with product engineering teams reportedly facing a significant share of the job cuts. The latest workforce reduction began in the US on September 14 and has now reached India, according to reports. The exact number of employees affected in India has not been confirmed by […]

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TRF Limited Appoints Shubhra Singh as CHRO
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TRF Limited Appoints Shubhra Singh as CHRO

TRF Limited has appointed Shubhra Singh as Chief Human Resources Officer, effective September 15, 2026. She succeeds Abhijeet Singh, who has ceased to hold the role. In her new role, Shubhra will lead the HR function at TRF, covering people management, employee relations, talent management and other human resources activities. Abhijeet will take up another […]

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AICTE Offers Electrical and Mechanical Internships, Stipend Up to ₹10,000
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AICTE Offers Electrical and Mechanical Internships, Stipend Up to ₹10,000

Engineering students looking for internship opportunities can apply for two openings listed on the AICTE National Internship Portal. The internships are for an Electrical Engineer Intern in Gurugram and a Mechanical Engineer Intern in Bengaluru. Both internships are offered by Knowledge Center and are listed on the National Internship Portal of the All India Council […]

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New EPF Rule: PF Contributions Can Be Cut for 3 Months
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New EPF Rule: PF Contributions Can Be Cut for 3 Months

The Central Government can temporarily reduce or defer employee and employer Provident Fund contributions for up to three months during a pandemic, endemic or national disaster under the Employees’ Provident Fund Scheme, 2026. The provision gives the government the option to provide temporary relief to employees and employers when a major crisis affects economic activity. […]

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Oracle Employees Received 6 AM Email- Today is Your Last Working Day
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Oracle Employees Received 6 AM Email- Today is Your Last Working Day

Oracle has begun another round of job cuts in the US, with affected employees receiving an early-morning email saying their roles had been eliminated and that the same day would be their last day of work. Oracle’s latest layoffs took place in the US on September 14, 2026. Employees reportedly received the termination email around […]

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Voith Group Appoints Rajashree Sengupta as Chief People Officer, India
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Voith Group Appoints Rajashree Sengupta as Chief People Officer, India

Voith Group has appointed Rajashree Sengupta as Chief People Officer, India, to lead its human resources function and people agenda across the country and business. In her new role, she will lead the people function in India, supporting HR priorities, employee engagement, talent development, learning, organisation development and people-related initiatives across the business, its teams […]

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Why BFSI Jobs Are Moving Beyond Mumbai’s Traditional Hubs
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Why BFSI Jobs Are Moving Beyond Mumbai’s Traditional Hubs

Satellite markets in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) accounted for 44.1% of BFSI job postings in FY26, as hiring expanded beyond Mumbai’s traditional financial centres and demand increased for credit, lending, insurance and customer-facing roles, according to data from Apna. The data shows that BFSI hiring in MMR remained broadly flat year-on-year in Q1 FY27, […]

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Experian Appoints Nidhi Arora as Country HR Head
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Experian Appoints Nidhi Arora as Country HR Head

Experian has elevated Nidhi Arora as Country HR Head, expanding her responsibilities after more than three years with the company in senior HR roles. In her new role, Nidhi will oversee the HR function in India, covering talent management, employee engagement, HR processes, performance management, learning, diversity and inclusion, and workforce development. Extensive Experience Nidhi […]

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