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Updated on: Jul 2025
Infosys Combines Online and In-Person Hiring
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Infosys Combines Online and In-Person Hiring

Infosys, one of India’s largest IT services firms, has officially transitioned from a virtual-only recruitment model to a hybrid hiring approach, combining online assessments with in-person interviews. The move marks a significant recalibration of the company’s talent acquisition strategy, prompted by concerns over the effectiveness of remote hiring during the pandemic years. The decision follows […]

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Toyota Kirloskar Motor Opens New City Office in Maharashtra
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Toyota Kirloskar Motor Opens New City Office in Maharashtra

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has inaugurated a new city office in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (CSN), Maharashtra. The 7,000 sq. ft. facility is located at ABC EAST beside Prozone Mall in Chikalthana. It will function as a regional hub for operational planning, stakeholder engagement, and ecosystem development. The inauguration was led by Masakazu Yoshimura, Chairman, MD […]

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xAI Hiring for High-Paying Roles in Engg, Design, and Finance
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xAI Hiring for High-Paying Roles in Engg, Design, and Finance

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence venture, xAI, has initiated a major recruitment campaign to support the development of its digital payments platform, X Money, and accelerate AI model training. The company is actively hiring engineers, coders, designers, and finance experts across its offices in Palo Alto, San Francisco, and Memphis, with several roles also open to […]

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Meta Launches Superintelligence Labs, Expands AI Hiring
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Meta Launches Superintelligence Labs, Expands AI Hiring

On July 1, 2025, Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta Platforms, announced a major overhaul of the company’s artificial intelligence division with the launch of Meta Superintelligence Labs (MSL). Meta has formed a new unit to bring together its AI research, product development, and foundational model teams. This includes its open-source Llama models and the Fundamental […]

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Hindustan Zinc Expands LGBTQIA+ Workforce with 7 New Hires
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Hindustan Zinc Expands LGBTQIA+ Workforce with 7 New Hires

Hindustan Zinc, a Vedanta Group company and India’s largest zinc producer, has announced the onboarding of seven LGBTQIA+ employees in 2025. The announcement, made during Pride Month, reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to building a diverse and equitable workforce in the traditionally male-dominated mining and metals sector. The latest hiring round brings the total number […]

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Andhra Pradesh Approves 19 Projects, 30,000 Jobs Incoming
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Andhra Pradesh Approves 19 Projects, 30,000 Jobs Incoming

Andhra Pradesh Cabinet, under the leadership of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, has approved 19 new projects worth a staggering ₹28,546 crore. These projects are expected to create 30,270 jobs across the state, signaling a renewed focus on balanced regional development, youth empowerment, and investor confidence. Andhra Pradesh Key Investors and Sectoral Spread The approved […]

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Vedanta Aluminium to Hire 15 Transgender Employees in 2026
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Vedanta Aluminium to Hire 15 Transgender Employees in 2026

Vedanta Aluminium, the country’s largest aluminium producer, has announced plans to hire 15 transgender employees in 2026. This initiative, unveiled during Pride Month 2025, will raise the company’s total transgender workforce to 44 employees across its operations in Jharsuguda, Odisha, and Korba, Chhattisgarh. The announcement is part of Vedanta’s broader strategy to embed diversity, equity, […]

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AstraZeneca to Add 400 Jobs in Bengaluru with ₹166 Cr Expansion
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AstraZeneca to Add 400 Jobs in Bengaluru with ₹166 Cr Expansion

Global biopharmaceutical leader AstraZeneca has announced a major expansion of its Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Bengaluru, India, with an investment of ₹166 crore. The move will create 400 new jobs, bringing the total headcount at the facility to nearly 1,300 employees. This expansion underscores AstraZeneca’s commitment to AI-powered innovation, clinical research, and digital health […]

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Schneider Electric to Create 1,500 Jobs in Tamil Nadu
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Schneider Electric to Create 1,500 Jobs in Tamil Nadu

Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, has announced the development of a 500,000 square feet manufacturing facility for its IT business at Horizon Industrial Park near Shoolagiri, Tamil Nadu. The project, to be executed in two phases, is a significant step in the company’s commitment to the ‘Make in India’ initiative, […]

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Google Cuts 75 Jobs from TV Division, Plans Hiring in India
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Google Cuts 75 Jobs from TV Division, Plans Hiring in India

Google has laid off approximately 75 employees—about 25% of its Google TV and Android TV team—as part of a broader shift to prioritize artificial intelligence (AI) and YouTube-centric strategies. The layoffs, confirmed on June 24, 2025, coincide with a 10% budget cut in the company’s smart TV initiatives and reflect a recalibration of resources within […]

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TCS to Generate 25,000 Jobs with New Bengal Campus
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TCS to Generate 25,000 Jobs with New Bengal Campus

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, is set to significantly expand its footprint in West Bengal with the construction of a new campus in the Bengal Silicon Valley Hub. The project, which has received formal approval from the New Town Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA), is expected to generate 25,000 direct employment opportunities […]

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Global Unrest: Hiring Freeze Hits 63% of Indian Firms
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Global Unrest: Hiring Freeze Hits 63% of Indian Firms

A recent report by staffing firm Genius Consultants has revealed that 63% of Indian companies have either frozen hiring or downsized teams in response to escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly conflicts in the Middle East. The findings, based on a nationwide survey conducted between May 12 and June 6, 2025, highlight the growing impact of global […]

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