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Updated on: Sep 2025

Industry

Infosys Had . of Workforce on H-B Visas in

Sep 23, 2025

Shell Offers -Week AI Internship, Positions Apply by Sept

Edunet Foundation, in collaboration with Shell, has announced a -week virtual internship program fo...

Employment

Sep 23, 2025

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TCS to Announce Q FY Results on October

Tata Consultancy Services TCS, Indias largest IT services firm, has confirmed that its Board of D...

Industry

Sep 23, 2025

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Intas Pharmaceuticals Appoints Ajay Tiwari as President HR

Intas Pharmaceuticals, one of Indias leading pharmaceutical companies, has appointed Ajay Tiwari as...

Appointments

Sep 23, 2025

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Appointments

Cognizant Appoints Thirumala Arohi as Chief Learning Officer

Cognizant Technology Solutions has appointed Thirumala (Thiru) Arohi as its first-ever Chief Learning Officer (CLO), marking a strategic move to deepen its commitment to enterprise learning and workforce transformation. Thirumala joins Cognizant from Infosys, where he served as Executive Vice President and Head of Education, Training & Assessment, and Learning Platforms. He brings over three […]

Sep 23, 2025

Employment

TCS Employee Alleges Physical Assault by HR After Termination

Shocking Allegation Surfaces on Reddit A former employee of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has made a startling allegation against the company’s Human Resources (HR) team, claiming he was physically assaulted after questioning his termination. The claim, first shared on the subreddit r/IndianWorkplace, has since gone viral, sparking widespread debate on workplace ethics and employee rights […]

Sep 23, 2025

Industry

MG Motor Sets Diversity Benchmark in Automotive Manufacturing

MG Motor India’s Halol plant in Gujarat is quietly redefining gender roles in automotive manufacturing. At its advanced battery assembly unit, women now make up nearly 80% of the workforce, a milestone that reflects the company’s sustained commitment to diversity and inclusion. This workforce is not limited to routine tasks—women are leading teams, conducting quality […]

Sep 23, 2025

Hiring

Himachal Pradesh Approves Major Recruitment Drive

Himachal Pradesh government has approved the recruitment of more than 2,600 youth in the Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited (HPSEBL). The decision, announced on September 21, marks one of the largest hiring initiatives in the recent history of the state-owned utility. The recruitment includes 1,602 Bijli Upbhogta Mitras and 1,000 Technical Mates (T-Mates), aimed […]

Sep 22, 2025

Hiring

Cognizant Leans on Local Hiring to Navigate H-1B Fee Hike

Following the U.S. administration’s decision to impose a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa petitions, Cognizant Technology Solutions has issued a measured response, stating that it is reviewing the implications of the policy while relying on its robust local recruiting and hiring infrastructure to navigate the change. The Teaneck-headquartered IT services firm, which has a […]

Sep 22, 2025

EPFO

EPS-95 Minimum Pension Hike Likely Ahead of Diwali 2025

As Diwali approaches, lakhs of pensioners under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS), 1995, are awaiting a long-overdue revision in their monthly pension. The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is reportedly considering a hike in the minimum pension amount, which has remained stagnant at ₹1,000 per month since September 2014. The proposed increase could raise the […]

Sep 22, 2025

Employment

Google Cloud launches Virtual Generative AI Internship, Apply here

Google Cloud, in collaboration with Smartbridge Educational Services Private Limited, has announced a virtual internship program in Generative AI. The initiative is designed to provide students across India with practical exposure to one of the most transformative technologies shaping the future of work and creativity. About the Program The internship centers on Google Cloud’s Generative […]

Sep 22, 2025

Hiring

Startups and IT Giants Rethink Hiring Amid H-1B Fee Shock

United States has announced a steep increase in the annual fee for H-1B visas, raising it to $100,000 per application. The move, formalized through a presidential proclamation signed by President Donald Trump, is expected to significantly impact Indian IT companies and professionals who have long relied on the H-1B program to support operations and client […]

Sep 22, 2025

Layoffs

PwC Lays Off 1,500 Employees and 60 Partners in the Middle East

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has laid off approximately 1,500 employees and 60 partners across its Middle East operations, marking one of the firm’s most significant regional workforce reductions in recent years. The decision follows a breakdown in relations with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), which imposed a one-year ban on PwC from February 2025, barring the […]

Sep 22, 2025

Hiring

Autodesk Plans to Expand Hiring and R&D Investments in India

Autodesk, the San Francisco-based design software company, has formally recognized India as a strategic growth market and announced plans to significantly expand its hiring and research footprint in the country. Once among its smallest markets, India has now emerged as a “fast-growing, thriving business,” according to Haresh Khoobchandani, Vice President of Sales for Asia Pacific […]

Sep 22, 2025

Industry

NatWest Group Opens Future-Ready Office in Bengaluru

NatWest Group has inaugurated a new, future-ready office in Bengaluru as part of its ongoing expansion in India. Located at Taurus 4 in Bagmane Constellation Business Park, the facility marks a significant milestone in the bank’s commitment to deepening its presence in India’s technology and talent ecosystem. The move is aligned with NatWest’s broader strategy […]

Sep 22, 2025

Employment

Internship in Gen AI & Full-Stack, Stipend 18K/m, Apply by Sept 25

AICTE and Nihal Software have announced an exciting internship program for students and recent graduates passionate about Generative AI, Chatbots, and Full-Stack Development. The three-month full-time internship offers hands-on exposure to cutting-edge AI tools and frameworks while nurturing young talent in one of the fastest-growing fields. Internship Details The program begins immediately and runs for […]

Sep 22, 2025