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Updated on: Sep 2025

Labour Law

TN to Launch Free Accident Insurance Scheme for Gig Workers

Sep 13, 2025

Capgemini Launches Twelfth ESOP Covering of Employees

Capgemini SE, the French multinational IT services and consulting firm, has announced the launch of ...

Compensation

Sep 13, 2025

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Apprenticeship Act Overhauled to Boost Youth Skilling

Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship MSDE has officially notified sweeping amendment...

Training

Sep 13, 2025

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Wipro to Acquire HARMANs DTS Business Unit

Recently, Wipro Limited announced its plan to acquire the Digital Transformation Solutions DTS bus...

Merger & Acquisition

Sep 13, 2025

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Compensation

Government Notified Apprenticeship Stipend Hike Under NAPS-2

The National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) is set for significant reforms in its second phase (NAPS-2), focusing on broadening youth participation and strengthening India’s skilled workforce. This was detailed in a statement by Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Jayant Chaudhary, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha. […]

Sep 13, 2025

Industry

New Leave Policy by Diageo India Supports Caregivers at Work

Diageo India, the country’s leading beverage alcohol company and a subsidiary of global giant Diageo Plc, has announced a new Carer’s Leave Policy aimed at supporting employees who shoulder caregiving responsibilities. The policy, unveiled on September 12, 2025, offers up to five paid days of leave annually to full-time employees who need to care for […]

Sep 13, 2025

Employment

AICTE Offers Web Developer Internship, Stipend ₹16000 /month

AICTE and Codec Technologies have opened applications for their part-time Web Developer Internship program aimed at students and freshers aspiring to build careers in information technology. The internship promises to deliver hands-on training, industry exposure, and certification to participants across multiple locations in India. Internship Details The Web Developer Intern position offers immediate joining opportunities […]

Sep 13, 2025

Hiring

EY, PwC, KPMG, Deloitte Intensify Partner Hiring to Fill Capability Gaps

EY, Deloitte, KPMG, and PwC—are witnessing an unprecedented wave of partner movements as they aggressively recruit from one another to fill capability gaps and reinforce high-demand service lines. Over the past three months alone, more than 60 partners have switched firms, marking one of the most intense talent reshuffles in recent years. The moves are […]

Sep 12, 2025

Hiring

JPMorgan Plans 20% Hiring in Asia Pacific Corporate Banking

JPMorgan Chase & Co., the largest U.S. bank by assets, is ramping up hiring across its corporate banking business in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, aiming for a 20% increase in headcount in 2026. This follows a similar expansion already achieved in 2025, where staffing levels in the division were raised by 20%—double the bank’s […]

Sep 12, 2025

Layoffs

Zupee Lays Off 170 Employees After Real-Money Gaming Ban

Gurugram-based gaming startup Zupee has announced the layoff of 170 employees—approximately 30% of its workforce—following the enactment of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025. The legislation, passed in August, imposes a blanket ban on real-money online games, directly impacting Zupee’s core business model and prompting a strategic restructuring. The company, known for […]

Sep 12, 2025

Labour Law

Gujarat Assembly Passes Bill Allowing 4-Day Workweek

Gujarat Legislative Assembly has approved the Factories Act (Gujarat Amendment) Bill, 2025, introducing a significant change to the state’s labour framework. The bill permits factory workers to opt for a four-day workweek with 12-hour shifts, while maintaining the existing weekly cap of 48 working hours. The amendment, passed on September 11, 2025, modifies six sections […]

Sep 12, 2025

Employment

Government Internship, Stipend Rs. 8000/month, Apply by Sept 19

Dholka Nagar Palika, in collaboration with the Swachh Bharat Mission, has announced a two-month full-time internship program for young aspirants in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The program is aimed at engaging candidates in solid waste management, garbage-free city initiatives, and civil works contributing to sanitation and urban development goals. Applications for the internship are open from September […]

Sep 12, 2025

Layoffs

PwC cuts 200 graduate positions in response to productivity woes

PwC has announced a significant reduction in its graduate hiring program in the UK, cutting 200 entry-level roles this year. The move brings the firm’s annual intake down from 1,500 to 1,300. The decision reflects the dual challenges of slowing economic activity and rapid technological disruption. PwC leadership cites productivity struggles and the growing influence […]

Sep 12, 2025

Employment

AI Agent Developer – Internship, Stipend ₹ 10,000 per month

AICTE and Rooman Technologies, a leading player in technology training and development, are offering an exciting full-time internship opportunity for aspiring developers in the field of artificial intelligence. This AI Agent Developer Internship is based in Bangalore (Bengaluru Urban) and is designed for individuals passionate about AI, machine learning, and building autonomous systems. The program […]

Sep 12, 2025

Appointments

Jindal Power Appoints Veerendra Vainsla as Head – HR

Jindal Power Limited (JPL), one of India’s leading energy companies, has appointed Veerendra Vainsla as its new Head – Human Resources. The announcement, made in August 2025, marks a significant step in the company’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its workforce strategy and operational efficiency. Veerendra brings over 17 years of experience in human resource management […]

Sep 12, 2025

Layoffs

Games24X7 Cuts 70% of Staff as Revenue Model Collapses

Digital gaming firm Games24X7, known for platforms like My11Circle and RummyCircle, has begun laying off approximately 500 employees—nearly 70% of its workforce—following the enactment of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025. The legislation, passed by Parliament on August 21, imposes a blanket ban on all forms of real-money online gaming in India, […]

Sep 11, 2025