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Synechron Rewards Global Workforce with Stock Units

Synechron, a leading digital transformation consulting firm, has announced the distribution of restr...

Compensation

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Oracle and Salesforce Announces Over Job Cuts

Oracle and Salesforce have announced significant layoffs across their U.S. operations, eliminating m...

Layoffs

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TCS Delivery Centre in Vizag set to begin operations by September

Tata Consultancy Services TCS, Indias largest IT services company, is preparing to commence opera...

Industry

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AI-Powered Virtual Internship in Glass Casting, Stipend Rs. 10000

AICTE and Zencast have launched a unique 14-week virtual internship program focused on implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in glass casting. The initiative, open to candidates across India, offers aspiring professionals the chance to contribute to the integration of advanced technologies into the manufacturing sector. The internship aims to blend academic learning with real-world industrial applications, […]

Layoffs

Head Digital Works Cuts 500 Jobs After Real-Money Gaming Ban

Hyderabad-based Head Digital Works, the parent company of popular platforms A23 Rummy, A23 Poker, and Cricket.com, has laid off nearly 500 employees—over two-thirds of its workforce—after the Indian government enacted the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025. The legislation imposes a blanket ban on real-money online gaming, dealing a severe blow to the […]

Tata Steel Deploys Women in All Shifts at Kalinganagar

Tata Steel has successfully deployed women employees across all three shifts in the outbound logistics department at its Kalinganagar plant in Odisha, marking a significant step forward in gender inclusivity within India’s industrial sector. The move follows a series of pioneering initiatives by the company aimed at reshaping workforce dynamics in traditionally male-dominated roles. This […]

Virtual Internship Program in AI, ML, Data Science; Apply by Sept 8

AICTE and Robokwik.com have rolled out their latest virtual internship program, offering students and aspiring professionals across India the chance to enhance their technical skills in domains such as Python, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Data Science, Java, and Website Development. The internship is open for applications until 8 September 2025, with the program […]

Hiring

Hiring Demand in India’s IT Sector Falls 10% in August

India’s $283-billion IT services sector witnessed a sharp 10% drop in hiring demand in August 2025, reflecting growing caution among employers amid global economic uncertainty, increased U.S. tariffs, and subdued discretionary tech spending. According to staffing firms including Teamlease and Xpheno, the slowdown marks one of the steepest monthly declines in recent quarters and is […]

Appointments

Uno Minda Appoints Garima Garg as Group CHRO

Uno Minda, a leading global manufacturer of automotive components, has appointed Garima Garg as Group Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). With over two decades of extensive HR leadership experience, Garima will spearhead the company’s people strategy, culture building, and organizational transformation initiatives, pivotal in driving Uno Minda’s next growth phase. Extensive HR Leadership Experience Before […]

Layoffs

ConocoPhillips Begins Cost-Cutting Drive with 3,250 Job Cuts

ConocoPhillips, one of the largest oil and gas producers in the United States, has announced plans to lay off between 2,600 and 3,250 employees globally—accounting for 20% to 25% of its total workforce. The move is part of a broader restructuring initiative aimed at improving operational efficiency and reducing costs in response to volatile market […]

Industry

Atlassian Opens Bengaluru R&D Hub for Over 1,000 Employees

Atlassian, the global software company known for collaboration tools like Jira, Confluence, and Loom, has inaugurated a new Research and Development (R&D) centre in Bengaluru, significantly expanding its presence in India. Spanning over 2 lakh square feet, the facility is four times larger than its previous office and is designed to accommodate more than 1,000 […]

Labour Law

SC Orders Nationwide Survey to Identify POSH Non-Compliance

Supreme Court of India has issued binding directives mandating strict compliance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013—commonly known as the POSH Act. The Court has ordered that all workplaces, regardless of size or sector, must establish Internal Complaints Committees (ICCs) or Local Committees (LCs) by the end […]

Jobs

Debate Over BOT Policy After Accenture Staff Receives Offer

A recent Reddit post has reignited debate around Accenture Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) policy, after an employee sought advice on whether to accept a job offer from a client while still bound by contractual obligations. The post, which quickly gained traction among professionals in India’s tech and outsourcing sectors, reflects growing concerns over restrictive employment clauses and […]

NITI Aayog Invites Applications for Internship Programme

NITI Aayog, the Government of India’s apex public policy think tank, has announced the continuation of its Internship Scheme, inviting students and scholars from across the country to apply. The programme aims to provide first-hand exposure to policy formulation and implementation, while encouraging the infusion of fresh ideas into the governance framework. Who Can Apply […]

Hiring

India’s Life Sciences GCCs Drive New Job Opportunities

India is rapidly becoming a global center for life sciences Global Capability Centers (GCCs), with 23 of the world’s top 50 pharmaceutical and biotech companies establishing operations in the country—most within the last five years. According to EY India’s latest report, this surge reflects a strategic shift in how global firms view India—not just as […]