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Updated on: Feb 2026
Dassault Reliance Aerospace Appoints Mamita Bhattacharjee as GM – HR & Admin
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Dassault Reliance Aerospace Appoints Mamita Bhattacharjee as GM – HR & Admin

Dassault Reliance Aerospace Ltd (DRAL) has named Mamita Bhattacharjee as General Manager – HR & Administration, effective February 2026. She will be based at the company’s Nagpur manufacturing plant in Maharashtra and will oversee people management, administration, and compliance as the company grows its aerospace manufacturing operations in India. Extensive Experience and Expertise Mamita has […]

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Cognizant Rewards 350,000 Employees with 100% Bonus
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Cognizant Rewards 350,000 Employees with 100% Bonus

Cognizant Technology Solutions has announced a 100% discretionary bonus payout for its global workforce of over 350,000 employees. The decision follows a stellar financial performance in 2025, where the IT giant surpassed its own growth estimates and achieved critical strategic milestones ahead of schedule. Cognizant Entering the “Winner’s Circle” Early CEO Ravi Kumar S informed […]

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Bank of America elevates Vivek Menon as VP – Talent Acquisition
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Bank of America elevates Vivek Menon as VP – Talent Acquisition

Bank of America, one of the world’s largest financial institutions has promoted Vivek Menon to Vice President – Talent Acquisition, effective February 2026. In this role, he will support hiring across India for finance, capital markets, and global operations, while strengthening the employer brand, leadership pipeline, and long-term hiring plans in India. Expertise and Extensive […]

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How AI is Helping Cognizant Hire More Graduates
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How AI is Helping Cognizant Hire More Graduates

Cognizant Technology Solutions has announced that the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its internal workflows has led to a significant surge in operational productivity. This efficiency gain is fundamentally reshaping the company’s recruitment strategy, leading to a renewed focus on large-scale fresher hiring to support its expanding digital project pipeline. Cognizant AI-Driven Efficiency Gains […]

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Maersk Layoffs 2026: Shipping Giant Cuts 1,000 Jobs
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Maersk Layoffs 2026: Shipping Giant Cuts 1,000 Jobs

Shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk has announced a significant workforce reduction of 1,000 positions following a sharp decline in quarterly profits. The Danish logistics leader is grappling with a volatile freight market characterized by overcapacity and fluctuating demand, forcing a tightening of operational expenses to maintain its financial stability. Financial Downturn and Market Pressures The decision […]

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Beyond Metros: Deloitte Bets on Tier-2 Cities With 50,000 New Jobs in India
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Beyond Metros: Deloitte Bets on Tier-2 Cities With 50,000 New Jobs in India

Deloitte Hiring Push Reflects a Bigger India Story Deloitte plans to hire nearly 50,000 professionals in India, which is not just a recruitment announcement—it’s a clear signal of how the future of work in India is shifting beyond metros. By expanding aggressively in tier-2 cities such as Mangaluru, the global professional services firm is betting […]

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Pinterest Just Terminated Members of Its Engineering Team
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Pinterest Just Terminated Members of Its Engineering Team

Pinterest has reportedly terminated two software engineers following an internal investigation into the creation of a custom “layoff tracker.” The tool was developed by employees to monitor job cuts after the company announced a major restructuring plan. This incident has sparked a heated debate regarding workplace transparency and the boundaries of internal data usage. The […]

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Vanderlande Opens Innovation Centre in Pune to Drive Global R&D
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Vanderlande Opens Innovation Centre in Pune to Drive Global R&D

Vanderlande, a global leader in future-proof logistic process automation, has officially inaugurated its new India Innovation Centre (IIC) in Pune. This strategic facility is designed to accelerate the development of cutting-edge software and technology solutions for the global warehousing, airport, and parcel markets. The launch underscores the company’s commitment to leveraging India’s vast engineering talent […]

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Washington Post is Reducing its Workforce by 33%
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Washington Post is Reducing its Workforce by 33%

The Washington Post has announced a massive restructuring plan that includes laying off approximately one-third of its entire workforce. The decision, which affects every department from the newsroom to the advertising and technology wings, marks one of the most drastic staff reductions in the publication’s 146-year history. The Scale of the Reductions at Washington Post […]

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Coal India Upgrades Executive Pay Scales Through 2026
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Coal India Upgrades Executive Pay Scales Through 2026

State-owned mining giant Coal India Limited (CIL) has announced a significant upward revision in the pay scales for its executive cadre. This move will benefit nearly 15,000 executives across various subsidiaries. The decision follows extensive deliberations and approval from the Ministry of Coal, marking a major milestone in the company’s human resource management. Financial Impact […]

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Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Appoints Ritesh Pratap Singh as CHRO
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Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Appoints Ritesh Pratap Singh as CHRO

Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB) has announced a series of senior leadership appointments aimed at strengthening its growth agenda and enhancing organisational capabilities across functions. As part of this, the company has appointed Ritesh Pratap Singh as Chief Human Resources Officer. In his new role, he will lead HCCB’s people strategy with a sharp focus on […]

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Apollo Enterprise Strategy appoints Mandavi Singh as Principal, Head Human Capital India
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Apollo Enterprise Strategy appoints Mandavi Singh as Principal, Head Human Capital India

Apollo Enterprise Strategies has appointed Mandavi Singh as Principal, Head Human Capital – India, effective January 2026. In this role, Mandavi will lead the firm’s people agenda in India. She will define and execute human capital strategies aligned with business objectives, partner with business leaders to build high-performing teams, design robust governance models, and prepare […]

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