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IT Sector Hiring Trends for FY Firms Prioritize Freshers

Indias top IT services firms are adopting a cautious yet targeted hiring strategy for FY, with a ...

Hiring

Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG Emerge as Executive Talent Hubs

A growing number of professionals from the Big Four accounting and consulting firmsDeloitte, PwC, E...

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Industry

SN Subrahmanyan: Succession Planning Must Begin Early at L&T

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Chairman SN Subrahmanyan has underscored the importance of early succession planning in large, complex organizations, stating that “it’s never too early” to groom future leaders. In a recent interview, Subrahmanyan shared insights into L&T’s structured approach to leadership continuity, reflecting on his own transition and the company’s long-term strategy to ensure […]

Virtual Internship in Python Programming, Apply by Aug 30, 2025

AICTE, in association with Codingmissions IT Solutions, has announced the launch of its Python Programming Internship, aimed at aspiring developers across India who are eager to enhance their coding skills and gain real-world experience. About the Virtual Internship The internship, which will be conducted virtually, begins immediately and will run for six weeks. This opportunity […]

Layoffs

Intel’s Former Subsidiary Altera Announces Layoffs

Altera, the programmable logic device (PLD) company spun off from Intel earlier this year, has announced plans to lay off 82 employees at its San Jose headquarters. The layoffs, scheduled to take effect on October 3, 2025, were disclosed through a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filing with the state of California. The company […]

Paid Social Media Internship, Stipend ₹10000/Month, Apply Today

AICTE, in partnership with Lion Services Limited, has announced a six-month full-time Social Media Internship program, offering young professionals an opportunity to work on one of Coimbatore’s major urban development projects. The company is currently managing the Operation and Maintenance of seven lakes under the Coimbatore Smart City Mission, and through this internship, candidates will […]

Work Model

Microsoft to Require Three Days in Office Under New Hybrid Policy

Microsoft is preparing to implement a stricter return-to-office (RTO) policy that will require employees to work from the office at least three days a week beginning January 2026. The move marks a significant shift from the company’s pandemic-era flexible work model, which allowed employees to work remotely up to 50% of the time without managerial […]

Layoffs

AI Expansion Drives Major Layoffs at Oracle India

Oracle Corporation has laid off approximately 10% of its workforce in India, marking one of the most significant reductions in headcount by the tech giant in recent years. The move is part of a broader global restructuring strategy aimed at reallocating resources toward artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and domestic hiring in the United States. The […]

EPFO

Employment-Linked Scheme Offers ₹15,000 to First-Time Workers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day address from the Red Fort on August 15, 2025, announced the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY)—a large employment-linked programme designed to accelerate private-sector hiring. The plan has a financial outlay of about ₹1 lakh crore (₹99,446 crore). It targets the creation of more than 3.5 […]

Industry

Walmart Makes 10% Employee Grocery Discount Permanent

Walmart has broadened its long-running employee discount so that most grocery items now qualify for 10% off all year, not just during the holidays. The perk—one of the most requested by associates—takes effect immediately and covers categories such as dairy, meat, seafood and dry groceries, both in stores and online. Previously, the 10% discount applied […]

EPFO

EPFO Shortlists TCS, Infosys, and Wipro for EPFO 3.0

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is gearing up for a major digital transformation with the launch of its new platform, EPFO 3.0. To spearhead this project, three of India’s largest IT companies—Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, and Wipro—have been shortlisted to participate in the next stage of the selection process. The announcement was confirmed […]

Virtual Internship: Data Analytics, ₹15K Stipend, Apply by Aug 20

AICTE, in association with Zencast Private Limited, has announced the launch of its 12-week virtual internship program. The Internship is titled “Optimizing Production through Advanced Data Analytics”, providing students and young professionals across India with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in leveraging data for operational excellence. Applications are now open, with the deadline set […]