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Updated on: Aug 2026
Apple Cuts Over 200 Jobs Across Siri, Vision Pro Teams Amid AI Shift
Artificial Intelligence

Apple Cuts Over 200 Jobs Across Siri, Vision Pro Teams Amid AI Shift

Apple has cut more than 200 roles across teams working on Siri, Vision Pro and AI-related software as it realigns resources towards artificial intelligence and future devices, according to a Bloomberg report. Around 100 positions have been eliminated from the Vision Pro organisation, while another 100 roles have been affected across Siri and software teams. […]

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Welspun Corp Bags ₹17,200 Crore US Pipe Supply Order
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Welspun Corp Bags ₹17,200 Crore US Pipe Supply Order

Welspun Corp has secured its largest-ever single order, valued at approximately US$1.8 billion (₹17,200 crore), for the supply of pipes from its manufacturing facility in the United States. The company disclosed the order on August 20, with execution planned across FY2028 and FY2029. Order Book Rises to ₹42,100 Crore Welspun Corp said the latest contract […]

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Switching Jobs? Here’s What Happens to Your EPF After a Job Change
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Switching Jobs? Here’s What Happens to Your EPF After a Job Change

Switching Jobs does not mean an employee has to close or withdraw their Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) account. The existing Universal Account Number (UAN) continues with the employee, while the treatment of EPF contributions depends on whether the new employment is covered under the EPF framework. UAN stays the same after a job change The […]

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Cognizant Begins Customer Notifications Over Personal Data Exposure
Industry

Cognizant Begins Customer Notifications Over Personal Data Exposure

Cognizant has notified customers about a data breach that occurred on April 21, 2026, saying their personal information may have been exposed. The IT services company said it has no evidence that the information has been misused so far and is offering affected customers identity theft protection services. Cognizant Discloses Data Breach In a notification […]

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BMC Gen Z Fellowship 2026: 50 Graduates to Get ₹61,500 Monthly Stipend
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BMC Gen Z Fellowship 2026: 50 Graduates to Get ₹61,500 Monthly Stipend

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has opened applications for its Gen Z Fellowship 2026, offering 50 graduates a monthly stipend of ₹61,500 for a 12-month fellowship. Applications are open from August 19 to August 31, 2026, with a ₹500 application fee. Fellowship Offers Civic Administration Experience The fellowship will allow selected candidates to work within […]

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Microsoft Internship 2026: Paid Opportunities Open for Students in India
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Microsoft Internship 2026: Paid Opportunities Open for Students in India

Microsoft is inviting students to apply for internship opportunities through its university and early-in-profession programmes. The company offers internships across different job categories and solution areas, including opportunities for students pursuing Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA and PhD programmes. Microsoft says its internships provide competitive pay along with other intern benefits. Microsoft Internship Opportunities in India Microsoft’s […]

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Flipkart Appoints Divya Srivastava as Vice President – Performance & Rewards
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Flipkart Appoints Divya Srivastava as Vice President – Performance & Rewards

Flipkart, India’s leading digital commerce company, has appointed Divya Srivastava as Vice President – Performance & Rewards. She will be based in Bengaluru. In her new role, Divya will lead Flipkart’s performance and rewards charter, focusing on performance practices, rewards, and building a performance culture to support growth, while aligning HR practices with business needs […]

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EPFO Clarifies When EPF Accounts Stop Earning Interest
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EPFO Clarifies When EPF Accounts Stop Earning Interest

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has clarified when an EPF account becomes inoperative and when the balance stops earning interest. The clarification is important for employees who have retired, left employment or have old EPF balances that have not been withdrawn or transferred. When Does an EPF Account Become Inoperative? An EPF account does […]

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Gen Z Doesn’t Want to Become Managers: What HR Leaders Are Seeing?
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Gen Z Doesn’t Want to Become Managers: What HR Leaders Are Seeing?

For many years, becoming a manager has been seen as the natural next step in a person’s career. But this may be changing, especially among younger employees. Gen Z employees are increasingly becoming an important part of the workforce and are continuing to grow within the workplace. By 2030, Gen Z is expected to make […]

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