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Updated on: Apr 2026
Can an Employer Stop Your Retirement After Notice Period Ends?
Labour Law

Can an Employer Stop Your Retirement After Notice Period Ends?

The Supreme Court of India has delivered a landmark judgment clarifying the procedural finality of voluntary retirement notices. In a significant ruling for both public and private sector employment law, the Court held that a notice for voluntary retirement (VRS) takes effect automatically upon the expiry of the notice period unless the competent authority takes […]

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Marsh Risk Appoints Sreeja Nair as Vice President – HR
Appointments

Marsh Risk Appoints Sreeja Nair as Vice President – HR

Marsh Risk, a global leader in insurance broking and risk management, has promoted Sreeja Nair to Vice President – Human Resources. In her new role, she will lead a major HR strategy focused on talent growth, leadership development, and improving employee experience across the company. Extensive Experience Sreeja has been with Marsh India since 2022. She last worked as […]

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Emaar India Appoints Neha Saxena Shenoy as Chief HR Officer
CHRO Move

Emaar India Appoints Neha Saxena Shenoy as Chief HR Officer

Emaar India, a well-known real estate developer, has appointed Neha Saxena Shenoy as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). She will be based in Gurugram and will lead the company’s people strategy, with a focus on hiring, leadership growth, and building a strong workforce for the future. Extensive Experience Neha joins Emaar India from Info Edge […]

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RHDFCL Appoints Pankaj Rathi as Chief Financial Officer
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RHDFCL Appoints Pankaj Rathi as Chief Financial Officer

Religare Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited (RHDFCL) has announced a major leadership strengthening with the appointment of Pankaj Rathi as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The strategic move comes as the company, which specializes in providing credit to India’s underserved and informal sectors, enters an aggressive growth phase under its new promoter group, the Burman […]

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Wipro to Acquire Mindsprint for $375 Million
Merger & Acquisition

Wipro to Acquire Mindsprint for $375 Million

In a move that signals a bold new era of vertical-specific dominance, Wipro Limited has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Mindsprint, the IT and digital services arm of Singapore-based Olam Group, for $375 million. The all-cash acquisition is the centerpiece of a massive, eight-year strategic transformation partnership with Olam Group, valued at over $1 billion. The “Farm-to-Fork” […]

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Tata Group Launches Virtual Micro-Internships via Forage Platform
Internship

Tata Group Launches Virtual Micro-Internships via Forage Platform

Tata Group has teamed up with Forage to offer virtual micro-internships. These short programs help students and early-career professionals gain real work experience through guided job simulations. No formal application or prior experience is needed, which makes these programs open to a wider group of learners. Four Micro-Internship Options The program includes four main tracks, […]

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Aadhar, UIDAI Opens Internship; 28 Openings, Deadline – April 15
Internship

Aadhar, UIDAI Opens Internship; 28 Openings, Deadline – April 15

Aadhar, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), has opened applications for its Internship Programme 2026, offering 28 positions at its Technology Centre in Bengaluru. The application window commenced on April 1, 2026, and will close on April 15, 2026. The programme presents a significant opportunity for students to gain practical exposure within one of […]

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EPFO 3.0: Withdraw Your PF Balance via UPI and ATM Instantly
EPFO

EPFO 3.0: Withdraw Your PF Balance via UPI and ATM Instantly

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has officially transitioned into its “3.0 era,” marking a historic shift from bureaucratic delays to instant financial liquidity. In a move designed to modernize the retirement fund for over 6 crore subscribers, the Ministry of Labour and Employment has integrated the Universal Account Number (UAN) with India’s digital payment infrastructure. […]

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Dell Employees Are Moving to Remote Work in the Middle East
Industry

Dell Employees Are Moving to Remote Work in the Middle East

Dell Technologies has issued an urgent internal directive instructing all employees to refrain from work-related travel to, from, or through the Middle East until at least mid-April 2026. The advisory, which surfaced on the company’s internal SharePoint, comes as geopolitical tensions escalate into direct threats against American private-sector interests. The move follows a chilling declaration […]

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Accor Appoints Amit Malik as VP – People & Culture, South Asia
CHRO Move

Accor Appoints Amit Malik as VP – People & Culture, South Asia

Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, has announced the appointment of Amit Malik as Vice President – People & Culture for South Asia. In this role, Amit will join the South Asia leadership team and lead the People, Talent & Culture agenda across India and the wider region. The move comes as Accor continues to expand […]

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The Q3 Earnings Report Predicted 30,000 Oracle Layoffs
Layoffs

The Q3 Earnings Report Predicted 30,000 Oracle Layoffs

As thousands of Oracle employees globally—including an estimated 12,000 in India—woke up to “6 AM termination emails” last week, a startling realization has emerged: the company had documented the inevitability of these cuts weeks ago. Oracle’s Q3 FY2026 earnings report, filed on March 10, contained a specific “AI efficiency” clause. This served as a blueprint […]

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Turner Appoints Rashmi Dhiman as Head- HR, Technical Services, India
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Turner Appoints Rashmi Dhiman as Head- HR, Technical Services, India

Turner Construction Company has appointed Rashmi Dhiman as Head – Human Resources for its Turner Technical Services business in India, starting March 2026. In this role, she will manage the full HR function, focusing on people plans, talent growth, and strong team performance as the company expands in India. Extensive Experience Rashmi brings more than […]

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