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Updated on: Jul 2026
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HSBC to Launch New AI Centre in Singapore, Hiring 200+ People
Employment

HSBC to Launch New AI Centre in Singapore, Hiring 200+ People

Global banking major HSBC is expanding its Southeast Asian operations, announcing plans to recruit over 200 professionals in Singapore to bolster its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and wealth management business. The recruitment drive includes more than 100 AI specialists and 100 wealth relationship managers, expanding two strategic pillars central to the lender’s Asian growth strategy. […]

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Suzlon Energy appoints Anjali Byce as Group CHRO, succeeds Rajendra Mehta
Appointments

Suzlon Energy appoints Anjali Byce as Group CHRO, succeeds Rajendra Mehta

Suzlon Energy Limited has appointed Anjali Byce as its new Group Chief Human Resource Officer (Group CHRO), effective July 29, 2026. She succeeds Rajendra Mehta, who stepped down from the role on July 28, 2026, to pursue opportunities in the consulting space. In her new role, she will drive Suzlon’s people & culture agenda and […]

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Infosys to Hire 6,000 AI Engineers, Recruit 20,000 Freshers in FY27
Employment

Infosys to Hire 6,000 AI Engineers, Recruit 20,000 Freshers in FY27

Infosys has announced plans to hire 6,000 Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) over the next few years while continuing its plan to recruit 20,000 fresh graduates in FY27. The company is focusing on expanding its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and supporting clients in implementing AI solutions across their businesses. CEO Statement Speaking about the company’s AI […]

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Varun Beverages Appoints Sarabjeet Singh Gujral as CHRO
Appointments

Varun Beverages Appoints Sarabjeet Singh Gujral as CHRO

Varun Beverages Limited (VBL), one of PepsiCo’s largest franchise partners, has appointed Sarabjeet Singh Gujral as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In his new role, Gujral will lead the company’s people & culture agenda, focusing on building a future-ready workforce. He will work closely with the leadership team to support Varun Beverages’ continued business […]

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EPFO Alert: Claims May Take Longer After Major System Upgrade
EPFO

EPFO Alert: Claims May Take Longer After Major System Upgrade

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has announced that it has successfully completed a major database consolidation and software upgrade aimed at improving service delivery and enhancing the overall member experience. In an alert displayed on its member portal, the retirement fund body said that member and employer services have now been made live in […]

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ChatGPT Faces Another Outage, AI Image Generation Affected
Technology

ChatGPT Faces Another Outage, AI Image Generation Affected

OpenAI’s ChatGPT experienced another outage on Monday, with users across India and several other countries reporting issues while generating AI images. The company acknowledged the disruption, apologised to users, and said its teams were working to restore the service. According to outage tracking platform Downdetector, reports of the issue increased sharply as users complained that […]

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Ashish Goel Resigns as Kajaria Ceramics CHRO After 5-Months
CHRO Move

Ashish Goel Resigns as Kajaria Ceramics CHRO After 5-Months

Kajaria Ceramics Limited has announced the resignation of Ashish Goel from the position of Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective July 27, 2026. Ashish, who joined the company on February 13, 2026, served for nearly five months before stepping down, citing personal and health reasons. The company’s Board of Directors accepted his resignation, bringing an […]

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Paid 2-Month Microsoft AI Internship with Python Open
Internship

Paid 2-Month Microsoft AI Internship with Python Open

Students and fresh graduates looking to build skills in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Python can now apply for the Artificial Intelligence with Python – Microsoft Virtual Internship offered by AICTE in partnership with Rinex Technologies Pvt. Ltd. The internship is open to candidates from all academic backgrounds and specialisations. Interested candidates can submit their applications […]

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Wipro Expands Databricks Partnership to Accelerate Enterprise AI Adoption
Partnership

Wipro Expands Databricks Partnership to Accelerate Enterprise AI Adoption

Wipro Limited has announced an expanded partnership with Databricks to help enterprises modernize their data infrastructure and accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). As part of the collaboration, Wipro has established a dedicated Databricks business practice that will focus on developing industry-specific AI solutions, accelerators, and consulting services to help businesses achieve faster business […]

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Coal India Appoints Mukesh Choudhary as Interim HR Director
Appointments

Coal India Appoints Mukesh Choudhary as Interim HR Director

Coal India Limited (CIL) has appointed Mukesh Choudhary as the interim Director (Human Resources), entrusting him with the additional charge of the role until a regular appointment is made. Mukesh, who currently serves as Director (Marketing), will oversee the company’s HR function following the completion of the tenure of former Director (HR), Vinay Ranjan. The […]

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The Real HR Story Behind India’s IT Hiring: Q1 FY27 Results
Editorial

The Real HR Story Behind India’s IT Hiring: Q1 FY27 Results

India’s four largest IT services companies—TCS, Infosys, HCLTech and Wipro—have announced their Q1 FY27 results, offering a clear view of the current state of the technology job market. While business performance varied across companies, the HR trends were largely similar. Hiring has become more measured, attrition has stabilized, and companies are placing greater emphasis on […]

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