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Updated on: Mar 2026
Six-Month Internship in Cloud and App Marketing, ₹30,000 Stipend
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Six-Month Internship in Cloud and App Marketing, ₹30,000 Stipend

AICTE has announced a large internship program in Cloud Technology and App Marketing. This program gives students a chance to learn real skills in two popular fields. The internship runs for six months and is full-time. Applications opened on March 21, 2026, and will close on May 31, 2026. Selected students can start right away. […]

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Birlasoft Appoints Arun Rao as CHRO Amid Leadership Reshuffle
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Birlasoft Appoints Arun Rao as CHRO Amid Leadership Reshuffle

Birlasoft has appointed Arun Rao as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective April 1, 2026, as part of a broader leadership reshuffle. He succeeds Priti Kataria. In a parallel move, the company has named Vikram Puranik as Chief Operating Officer (COO), replacing Selvakumaran Mannappan, effective April 1, 2026. With nearly four decades of experience in […]

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JKCement Appoints Nitish Chopra as Group President & Business Head
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JKCement Appoints Nitish Chopra as Group President & Business Head

JKCement, a leading cement manufacturing company in India, elevates Nitish Chopra, Group President & Business Head, to strengthen the company’s leadership as it continues to grow across its main and new business areas. In this new role, he will lead business growth, manage operations, guide strategy, expand new segments, strengthen brand presence, and ensure strong […]

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Deloitte India Hiring 2026; 50,000 New Jobs Announced
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Deloitte India Hiring 2026; 50,000 New Jobs Announced

Deloitte has announced plans to expand its Indian workforce by 50,000 employees. This massive recruitment drive comes as the professional services giant doubles down on artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies, positioning the country as a central hub for its global delivery and innovation strategy. Deloitte Expanding Beyond Metros: The Tier II Surge Deloitte South Asia […]

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HDFC Bank Governance Crisis? Atanu Chakraborty Breaks Silence
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HDFC Bank Governance Crisis? Atanu Chakraborty Breaks Silence

Breaking his silence nearly two weeks after his dramatic resignation, former HDFC Bank Chairman Atanu Chakraborty has clarified the “ideological divide” that led to his departure. In a series of candid interviews on March 30, 2026, the former bureaucrat detailed a growing sense of “incongruence” between his personal value framework and the operational culture at […]

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Women Professionals in Bengaluru are Against Menstrual Leave
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Women Professionals in Bengaluru are Against Menstrual Leave

A group of women professionals has filed a public interest litigation (PIL) in the Karnataka High Court challenging the state government’s recently proposed menstrual leave policy. While the policy was intended as a progressive welfare measure, the petitioners argue that it could inadvertently trigger systemic workplace discrimination, leading to a “hiring bias” against women in […]

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Why Omnicom is Replacing Traditional Roles with AI Specialists
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Why Omnicom is Replacing Traditional Roles with AI Specialists

Omnicom Group, a global leader in marketing and communications, has announced a comprehensive overhaul of its talent and recruitment strategy. As Generative AI fundamentally alters the advertising landscape, the holding company is shifting its focus from traditional role-based hiring to a “skills-first” model, prioritizing data literacy, prompt engineering, and ethical AI management across its 75,000-strong […]

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EY India Internships: People Consulting, AI, Analytics, Global Tax
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EY India Internships: People Consulting, AI, Analytics, Global Tax

Global professional services firm Ernst & Young (EY) has announced a fresh wave of internships across India, with a strong focus on People Consulting, advanced analytics, and global tax services. At Ernst & Young, employees are developed with skills that match future needs and are given high-quality work experience. The company supports individuals in a […]

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BITS Pilani launches Summer Internship & Training Program
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BITS Pilani launches Summer Internship & Training Program

In a move aimed at strengthening hands-on technical learning, BITS Pilani has announced its Summer Internship & Technical Training Program, designed to provide students with exposure to cutting-edge technologies in the space and engineering domains. The program is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as research scholars from recognized institutions across India and […]

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MPS Limited Appoints Deepti Singh as Chief People Officer
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MPS Limited Appoints Deepti Singh as Chief People Officer

MPS Limited, a leading global provider of content, platforms, and learning solutions, announced the appointment of Deepti Singh as Chief People Officer (CPO), effective March 23, 2026. In this new role, she will lead the global people function and focus on building a strong work culture. She will work on improving team performance, shaping talent […]

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15% Pay Cut for Telangana Employees Who Don’t Care for Parents
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15% Pay Cut for Telangana Employees Who Don’t Care for Parents

Telangana Legislative Assembly has passed a pioneering bill that mandates a 15% salary deduction for both government and private sector employees who neglect their dependent parents. The legislation, titled the Telangana Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens (Amendment) Bill, aims to ensure financial security for the elderly in an era of shrinking joint family […]

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Your Salary and Work Week Will Change With New Labour Codes
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Your Salary and Work Week Will Change With New Labour Codes

In a significant move toward modernizing India’s industrial landscape, the Union Ministry of Labour and Employment has finalized the underlying rules for the four landmark Labour Codes. Following extensive consultations with state governments and industry stakeholders, the central government is now preparing to implement the Wage, Social Security, Industrial Relations, and Occupational Safety Codes starting […]

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