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Updated on: Aug 2025

Labour Law

KSRTC Partners with SBI to Enhance Employee Family Welfare

Aug 23, 2025

OpenAI Chief People Officer Julia Villagra Steps Down

Julia Villagra, OpenAI Chief People Officer, is set to leave the company at the end of this week, ma...

Movement

Aug 23, 2025

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OpenAI Begins Hiring for First India Office in Delhi

OpenAI, the artificial intelligence research and deployment company behind ChatGPT, has officially a...

Hiring

Aug 22, 2025

, Employees to Join Wipro as Part of HARMAN DTS Deal

Wipro Limited, a global leader in AI-powered technology services and consulting, has announced the a...

Merger & Acquisition

Aug 22, 2025

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Industry

Kyndryl invests $2.25B in India, launching AI Lab in Bengaluru

Kyndryl, a leading provider of mission-critical enterprise technology services, today announced that it is opening an AI Innovation Lab in Bengaluru to expand its AI-based consulting services. The Lab will bring together data scientists, consultants, and technology professionals to work side by side with businesses. The goal is to help companies adopt AI, software, and […]

Aug 22, 2025

Appointments

KKR Appoints Srinivas Reddy P as Head – Human Capital

Global investment firm KKR has appointed Srinivas Reddy P as Head of Human Capital, marking a significant step in its ongoing efforts to deepen organizational capabilities and enhance value creation across its portfolio. Srinivas joins KKR with extensive experience in human resources, leadership development, and organizational transformation, and is expected to play a central role […]

Aug 22, 2025

Employment

Foxconn Subsidiary Recalls 300 Engineers from India

Foxconn China-based subsidiary, Yuzhan Technology, has recalled approximately 300 Chinese engineers from its Indian operations, marking the second such withdrawal in recent months. The engineers were stationed at a display module assembly facility being set up in Tamil Nadu, part of Foxconn’s broader strategy to expand iPhone manufacturing in India. The move comes amid evolving […]

Aug 22, 2025

Hiring

India’s BFSI Sector to Add 2.5 Lakh Jobs by 2030

India’s Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector is poised for significant expansion, with nearly 2.5 lakh permanent jobs expected to be added by 2030. According to a recent report by Adecco India, hiring activity is projected to grow by 8.7% in FY2025–26 and reach 10% by the end of the decade. Rising demand in […]

Aug 22, 2025

Employment

Virtual Internship, 02 Month, AI, Data Science, Apply by Aug 24

AICTE and Robokwik.com have announced the launch of their Virtual Internship Program, offering participants exposure to Python, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Data Science, Java, and Website Development. The Virtual Internship commenced on 21 August 2025 and is open to applicants across India. Interested candidates must apply by 24 August 2025. Program Structure The […]

Aug 22, 2025

EPFO

EPFO Announces Major Welfare Update for Central Board Staff

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has announced a significant increase in the ex-gratia amount provided under its Death Relief Fund. Effective April 1, 2025, the ex-gratia benefit for Central Board employees who die while in service has been raised from ₹8.8 lakh to ₹15 lakh. The amount will be disbursed to the nominee or legal […]

Aug 21, 2025

Compensation

Crowdsourced Spreadsheet Reveals Microsoft Salaries

Microsoft employees have once again turned to crowdsourced spreadsheets to share detailed compensation data, offering a rare glimpse into the tech giant’s pay structures. The spreadsheet, which has already collected over 850 entries, includes self-reported information on base salaries, cash bonuses, and stock grants across various roles and divisions. While the data is unofficial and […]

Aug 21, 2025

Appointments

Rajesh C and Himanshu Nazkani Join BharatPe in Leadership Role

BharatPe, one of India’s leading financial services and UPI payments platforms, has announced two senior leadership appointments as part of its ongoing efforts to build a future-ready organization. Rajesh C has joined as Head of Finance, while Himanshu Nazkani has been appointed Head of Investments. These strategic hires come at a pivotal moment for BharatPe, […]

Aug 21, 2025

Layoffs

TCS Layoffs: Union Claims 30,000, Company Denies 12,000

A major controversy has erupted in the Indian IT sector after the Union of IT & ITES Employees (UNITE) claimed that Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), the country’s largest IT services exporter, is planning to lay off as many as 30,000 to 40,000 employees, mostly at mid- and senior-level positions. The union staged a protest in […]

Aug 21, 2025

Hiring

L&T Reshapes Workforce Strategy to Attract & Retain Young Talent

SN Subrahmanyan, Chairman and Managing Director of Larsen & Toubro (L&T), has emphasized the company’s strategic focus on leveraging a new generation of employees to drive innovation, agility, and long-term relevance. In a recent interview with The Economic Times, Subrahmanyan outlined how younger professionals are bringing fresh perspectives to L&T’s evolving business portfolio, helping the […]

Aug 21, 2025

Hiring

Meta Pauses AI Hiring After Aggressive Talent Acquisition

Meta Platforms Inc. has imposed a hiring freeze across its artificial intelligence (AI) division, following months of aggressive recruitment from leading AI firms including OpenAI, Google DeepMind, Anthropic, and Apple. The pause, which took effect last week, comes amid internal restructuring and growing investor scrutiny over escalating costs tied to Meta’s AI ambitions. The freeze […]

Aug 21, 2025

Hiring

Maharashtra Government Signs MoUs to Create Over 28,000 Jobs

Maharashtra government has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) worth ₹42,893 crore with multiple domestic and international companies, aiming to boost industrial development and generate 28,558 jobs across the state. The agreements span sectors including data centres, solar energy, steel manufacturing, industrial equipment, and logistics. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the development during a formal signing […]

Aug 21, 2025