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Updated on: Jan 2026
LinkedIn Promotes Santosh Dsouza to Sr. Dir. – Talent Solutions
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LinkedIn Promotes Santosh Dsouza to Sr. Dir. – Talent Solutions

LinkedIn has promoted Santosh Dsouza to the position of Senior Director – Talent Solutions for the India and SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) region. The elevation, effective early January 2026, reinforces LinkedIn’s commitment to strengthening its leadership team in one of its most critical growth markets globally. A Decade of Impact at LinkedIn […]

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Python Developer Internship, Stipend 25000/month
Employment

Python Developer Internship, Stipend 25000/month

AICTE and Codec Technologies have announced a Python Developer Internship that pays ₹25,000 per month and offers 215 openings across India. The part-time program runs for two months and is open to applicants from any academic background or field of study. This makes it one of the most open short-term tech internships available right now. […]

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Infosys Deploys World’s First AI Engineer to Automate Workflows
Technology

Infosys Deploys World’s First AI Engineer to Automate Workflows

Infosys, India’s second-largest IT services firm, has announced a strategic partnership with Cognition to deploy “Devin,” the world’s first fully autonomous AI software engineer, across its global operations. This move marks a significant shift in how the IT giant approaches software development, maintenance, and coding tasks, signaling a new era of AI-driven delivery models. The […]

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Aon Names Bhavana Chauhan as Regional Industry Leader, APAC
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Aon Names Bhavana Chauhan as Regional Industry Leader, APAC

Aon has appointed Bhavana Chauhan as Regional Industry Leader, Asia Pacific – Hi-Tech Industry, strengthening its Talent Solutions leadership across the region. In her new role, she will focus on deepening Aon’s industry-led talent solutions and supporting clients in navigating workforce transformation in the fast-evolving hi-tech sector. Welcoming her to Aon, Puneet Swani, Partner and […]

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Amazon Mandates List of Annual Accomplishments For Employees
Industry

Amazon Mandates List of Annual Accomplishments For Employees

Amazon has officially updated its internal performance review system, known as “Forte,” mandating that corporate employees submit a list of three to five specific accomplishments from the past year. This procedural shift, detailed in internal memos released in early 2026, marks a departure from the company’s historically open-ended self-assessments toward a more rigorous, data-driven evaluation […]

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Morgan Stanley Appoints Anuradha Nath as Managing Director
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Morgan Stanley Appoints Anuradha Nath as Managing Director

Morgan Stanley has elevated Anuradha Nath as Managing Director, marking a key moment in her more than two decades with the global financial services firm. Anuradha shared the update on LinkedIn, noting her appreciation for the firm’s long-standing values. She emphasized Morgan Stanley’s culture of rigor, humility, and partnership, stating that these principles have remained […]

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Culver Max Entertainment India Trims Headcount by 10%
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Culver Max Entertainment India Trims Headcount by 10%

Culver Max Entertainment, formerly known as Sony Pictures Networks India, has announced a significant restructuring plan that includes a 10% reduction in its total workforce. This decision comes as part of a strategic “cost reset” aimed at streamlining operations and enhancing organizational agility following the termination of its high-profile merger with Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. […]

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UP Skill Revolution: 83,000+ Apprentices Placed in FY26
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UP Skill Revolution: 83,000+ Apprentices Placed in FY26

Uttar Pradesh government has achieved a significant milestone in its mission to boost youth employability, successfully placing 83,277 youth as apprentices across various industrial and MSME units in the 2025–26 financial year. This announcement was made by the State’s Public Information Department. It underscores the government’s aggressive push to transform Uttar Pradesh into a premier […]

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Ubisoft Exits Halifax as Part of Global Cost-Cutting Drive
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Ubisoft Exits Halifax as Part of Global Cost-Cutting Drive

Ubisoft has officially announced the closure of its Halifax-based mobile studio, a move that results in the layoff of all 34 employees at the location. The decision is part of a broader, aggressive global restructuring strategy as the French video game giant struggles to stabilize its financial position and streamline its decentralized development network. Ubisoft […]

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Mahindra & Mahindra Appoints Rohit Thakur Group CHRO
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Mahindra & Mahindra Appoints Rohit Thakur Group CHRO

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M), one of India’s most diversified conglomerates, has announced a significant transition in its top-tier leadership. The Group has appointed Rohit Thakur as the new Group Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective immediately. Rohit succeeds Ruzbeh Irani, a veteran leader who is set to retire after a distinguished career spanning nearly […]

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AI/ML & Data Science Internship, Stipend ₹5,500, Apply by Jan 12
Employment

AI/ML & Data Science Internship, Stipend ₹5,500, Apply by Jan 12

AICTE and ReIntenSpark Technology have announced a virtual internship in AI, Machine Learning, and Data Science. The program is open to candidates across India and runs for two months, starting January 7, 2026. It is a fully remote program focused on real use cases in AI and ML that match current industry needs. The internship […]

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85% of Indians Face Work Calls During Medical Leave
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85% of Indians Face Work Calls During Medical Leave

A startling new report by global job site Indeed has revealed that 85% of Indian employees are regularly getting work calls by their employers during sick leave or public holidays. Despite 79% of employers claiming to support a healthier work-life balance, the reality on the ground highlights a pervasive “always-on” culture that leaves workers digitally […]

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