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Updated on: Oct 2026
India Slams JD Vance Over ‘Indentured Servants’ Remark on H-1B Workers
Employment

India Slams JD Vance Over ‘Indentured Servants’ Remark on H-1B Workers

India has criticised US Vice President JD Vance for describing H-1B visa workers as “indentured servants”, calling his remarks unwarranted and deeply offensive. The response follows the US administration’s suspension of eight technology companies from a programme linked to employment-based green cards. India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said Indian professionals in the United States […]

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AI Skills in Demand as GenAI Affects White-Collar Hiring
AI

AI Skills in Demand as GenAI Affects White-Collar Hiring

Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is putting pressure on some white-collar job opportunities in South Asia, while demand for professionals with AI skills is increasing. The trend highlights the changing requirements of employers and the need for workers to develop skills that match evolving workplace demands. World Bank research highlights the impact of GenAI on entry-level […]

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EPFO Replaces Forms 15G and 15H with Form 121 for EPF TDS Exemption
EPFO

EPFO Replaces Forms 15G and 15H with Form 121 for EPF TDS Exemption

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has clarified that EPF members must use Form 121 instead of Forms 15G and 15H to claim exemption from tax deducted at source (TDS) from Tax Year 2026–27. The change follows the implementation of the Income Tax Act, 2025, and applies from April 1, 2026. EPFO said that Form […]

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US Suspends TCS, Infosys, Wipro and 5 Other IT Firms from Green Card Process
Employment

US Suspends TCS, Infosys, Wipro and 5 Other IT Firms from Green Card Process

The US administration has suspended eight technology and IT services companies, including Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, Wipro and HCLTech, from the employment-based green card process. The decision, announced on October 8, 2026, stops the US Department of Labor from accepting new or processing pending applications under the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) programme involving these […]

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TCS Adds 4,258 Employees in Q2, Headcount Reaches 5.98 Lakh
Industry

TCS Adds 4,258 Employees in Q2, Headcount Reaches 5.98 Lakh

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) added 4,258 employees on a net basis during the July-September quarter, taking its total workforce to 5,98,056 as of September 30, 2026. The company also reported a sequential decline in IT Services attrition to 13.3%. The headcount addition marks the third consecutive quarter of net workforce growth after TCS went through […]

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NPCIL Offers 51 Internship Positions for CA and CMA Students
Internship

NPCIL Offers 51 Internship Positions for CA and CMA Students

Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) has invited applications for 51 CA/CMA Intern positions for practical training in Finance and Accounts. Eligible candidates can apply online until October 26, 2026. The internship is open to candidates who have passed the Intermediate examination of Chartered Accountancy (CA) or Cost and Management Accountancy (CMA) in Finance […]

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Dharmendra Sinha Appointed CEO of Accenture Edge
Appointments

Dharmendra Sinha Appointed CEO of Accenture Edge

Dharmendra Sinha has joined Accenture as CEO of Accenture Edge, its business serving high-growth mid-market companies, bringing around 30 years of experience in technology and business leadership. In his new role, he will lead Accenture Edge’s strategic vision, growth agenda and innovation priorities, helping mid-market clients use technology, cloud, AI and digital solutions to address […]

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HCLTech Launches 20 Industry AI Solutions Across Key Sectors
AI

HCLTech Launches 20 Industry AI Solutions Across Key Sectors

HCLTech has launched 20 purpose-built Industry AI Solutions designed to help enterprises apply artificial intelligence to specific business processes across banking, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, telecom, mobility, energy and other sectors. The company announced the portfolio on October 8, saying several of the solutions are already deployed at scale across client operations globally, while others are […]

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Renjini Raj Appointed as Head – Rewards and Performance, India & GBS at Diageo India
Appointments

Renjini Raj Appointed as Head – Rewards and Performance, India & GBS at Diageo India

Renjini Raj has been elevated to Head – Rewards and Performance, India & Global Business Services at Diageo India, effective September 2026. In her new role, Renjini will oversee rewards and performance functions for Diageo India and its Global Business Services operations. She will be based in Bengaluru and focus on compensation, benefits, performance management […]

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SRF Appoints Jyothsana Vasudevan as President and CHRO
Appointments

SRF Appoints Jyothsana Vasudevan as President and CHRO

SRF Limited, a diversified chemicals and materials company, has appointed Jyothsana Vasudevan as President and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective October 5, 2026. In her new role, Jyothsana will lead the company’s human resources function as part of its senior management. Her experience spans HR strategy, talent management, employee relations, organisational development and people […]

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HCL Group to Invest ₹500 Crore in Lucknow IT City Expansion, 6,000 Jobs Expected
Employment

HCL Group to Invest ₹500 Crore in Lucknow IT City Expansion, 6,000 Jobs Expected

HCL Group will invest ₹500 crore to expand HCL IT City in Lucknow, with the project expected to create around 6,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities. The expansion will add up to 9.5 lakh square feet of capacity and further strengthen Lucknow’s position as a technology and global capability centre hub. The announcement was made […]

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From Campus to Career: XISS Alumni Meet Brings 69 Batches Together
Event

From Campus to Career: XISS Alumni Meet Brings 69 Batches Together

The Alumni Association of the XISS Mumbai Chapter will host its annual Alumni Meet on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the Holiday Inn, Andheri, bringing together more than 200 alumni representing over 69 batches of Xavier Institute of Social Service (XISS), Ranchi. The event will bring together senior industry leaders, CHROs, HR and management professionals, […]

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