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Updated on: Feb 2026
HR Internship: ₹15,000 Monthly Stipend | Apply by Feb 10, 2026
Employment

HR Internship: ₹15,000 Monthly Stipend | Apply by Feb 10, 2026

AICTE and Aenexz Tech have opened applications for Human Resources (HR) Internship roles with immediate joining at its Bangalore office. The opportunity is open to MBA students specializing in HR who are looking for practical exposure to core HR work in an AICTE-recognized and compliant setup. Internship Duration and Stipend Details The internship will start […]

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EPFO May Ease Interest Rates Amid Market Volatility
EPFO

EPFO May Ease Interest Rates Amid Market Volatility

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is considering a slight downward revision of the interest rate on retirement savings for the 2025–26 fiscal year. Sources close to the development suggest the rate may be pegged between 8% and 8.2%, a marginal dip from the 8.25% credited during the previous fiscal. EPFO Balancing Act: Payouts vs. Surplus The […]

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APAC Financial Services Appoints Aditi Nair as Chief People Officer
Appointments

APAC Financial Services Appoints Aditi Nair as Chief People Officer

APAC Financial Services has appointed Aditi Nair as Chief People Officer (CPO), effective January 2026, leading people and culture efforts. In this role, Aditi will focus on culture and engagement, leadership and skill building, and people systems that support a workforce that can grow and adapt. Her role includes improving employee experience, strengthening the company’s […]

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Amazon AWS VP Greg Pearson Sends Emotional Memo to Staff
Layoffs

Amazon AWS VP Greg Pearson Sends Emotional Memo to Staff

Amazon has initiated a massive new wave of workforce reductions, reportedly cutting approximately 16,000 positions across its global operations. Amidst the turmoil, Greg Pearson, Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Marketing for Amazon Web Services (AWS), issued a poignant memo to the remaining staff, urging them to “take care of each other” as the cloud […]

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Torrent Power Appoints Anuj Shah as Vice President – HR
Appointments

Torrent Power Appoints Anuj Shah as Vice President – HR

Torrent Power, an Indian energy and power company, has named Anuj Shah as Vice President – Human Resources. He is based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, and took charge in February 2026. In this role, he will head human resources for Torrent Power. His work will center on people plans that support business goals, building skills across […]

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UP Government: No Salary for 68,000 Non-Compliant Employees
Compensation

UP Government: No Salary for 68,000 Non-Compliant Employees

To enforce transparency and curb corruption, the UP government has suspended the January salaries of 68,236 state employees. The directive, issued by Chief Secretary S.P. Goyal under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, targets personnel who failed to disclose their movable and immovable assets by the mandatory deadline of January 31, 2026. Mandatory Asset Disclosure […]

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OpenAI is Losing Top Talent to AI Rivals After Senior Leaders Exit
Industry

OpenAI is Losing Top Talent to AI Rivals After Senior Leaders Exit

OpenAI, the artificial intelligence powerhouse led by Sam Altman, is undergoing a profound structural and strategic transformation. In a bid to maintain its dominance against intensifying competition from Google, Anthropic, and Meta, the company is pivoting its core focus toward commercializing ChatGPT and developing “Agentic AI.” However, this aggressive shift toward a product-centric model has […]

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Wipro and Marico Leaders Laud AI-Driven Vision for Viksit Bharat
Industry

Wipro and Marico Leaders Laud AI-Driven Vision for Viksit Bharat

Corporate leaders from Wipro, Marico, upGrad, and Mindbowser noted that the budget effectively pivots from intent to execution, especially in the tech and healthcare sectors. Industry stalwarts from across India’s corporate spectrum have hailed the Union Budget 2026–27 as a visionary blueprint for “Viksit Bharat,” praising its focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), skilling, and fiscal stability. Aparna Iyer, CFO, Wipro Limited “It […]

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Top Internship Opportunities Open for Students Across India
Employment

Top Internship Opportunities Open for Students Across India

AICTE has ramped up its flagship internship initiative for 2026, rolling out tens of thousands of verified opportunities across sectors — from technology and data science to business development and public sector engagement. With the official internship portal now live for the current cycle, students are urged to register and apply before top roles get […]

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High Court Orders Wipro to Pay 6.3 Lakh Plus Interest to Ex-Staffer
Industry

High Court Orders Wipro to Pay 6.3 Lakh Plus Interest to Ex-Staffer

Karnataka High Court has ordered Wipro Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. to pay a long-pending ex-gratia amount to a former regional manager. Presiding over the case, Justice Sachin Shankar Magadum dismissed Wipro’s appeal, imposing an additional penalty of ₹50,000 on the company for “abusing the process of law” and subjecting the employee to years of vexatious litigation. The Dispute: A Promise Unmet The […]

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Safari Industries India Appoints Manish Bhatia as CHRO
Appointments

Safari Industries India Appoints Manish Bhatia as CHRO

Safari Industries India Ltd, a leading manufacturer and marketer of travel gear, appoints Manish Bhatia as Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) In this role, he will lead the company’s people and culture work, with a clear focus on talent planning, leadership growth, and building a strong, results-driven workforce that supports Safari’s business goals. Extensive Experience […]

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AHEAD Appoints Prajwal UI as Director – People & Ops, India
Appointments

AHEAD Appoints Prajwal UI as Director – People & Ops, India

AHEAD, a premier global provider of digital platform engineering and transformation services, has announced the appointment of Prajwal UI as Director – People & Operations, India. Operating out of the company’s Gurugram hub, Prajwal will spearhead AHEAD’s people strategy, operational excellence, and organizational transformation as the firm continues its aggressive expansion across the Indian subcontinent. A Veteran in […]

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