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The independent watchdog for the auditing profession is looking into alleged accounting issues at IL&FS and Infosys, following directives from the government.

Govt starts hiring process for National Financial Reporting Authority

There have been legal challenges for the NFRA, set up under the Companies Act, 2013.

24 Oct 2019 7:00 PM

The Assam Cabinet on Monday decided that from 2021, it will not give government jobs to people having more than two children. (Representational Image)

No government jobs in Assam from 2021 for those with more than 2 children

The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting held late Monday evening that also adopted a New Land Policy.

22 Oct 2019 8:35 AM

New upcoming technologies are making tech systems faster, superior and agile.

A new age of future jobs: Top 4 thriving skills in demand for 2020

TalentEdge deep dived into the demand that it has seen on its unique online realtime classroom and identified the following tech skills.

17 Oct 2019 2:56 PM

The recent collapse of Thomas Cook demonstrated not only the impact of the collapse of a major airline on both staff and passengers.

Thomas Cook failure spurs UK to act on airlifting tourists home

The government was unable to use Thomas Cook aeroplanes and instead had to build what was in effect a temporary airline.

12 Oct 2019 10:26 AM

HSBC could announce the beginning of the latest cost-cutting drive and job cuts when it reports third-quarter results later this month.

HSBC to cut up to 10,000 jobs in drive to slash costs: report

The plan represents the lender’s most ambitious attempt in years to cut costs.

07 Oct 2019 9:45 AM

Under the affirmative action, industry bodies have voluntarily committed to ensuring equal opportunities for members of Scheduled Cast and Scheduled Tribes communities. (Photo: ANI)

Labour Ministry mulls incentives for encouraging employment of SC, STs

The employer is incentivised for increasing the employment base and a large number of workers find jobs.

26 Sep 2019 2:14 PM

Modi's big tax cut unlikely to spur job bonanza in India

India’s unemployment rate reached 8.19 pc in Aug, up from 6.27 pc in the same month last year.

26 Sep 2019 9:24 AM

It showed that during September, 2017 to July, 2019; around 2.65 crore new subscribers joined the EPF scheme. (Photo: Representational)

14.24 lakh new jobs created in July: ESIC payroll data

Gross enrolments of new subscribers with the ESIC were 1.49 crore during 2018-19, National Statistical Office said in a report.

25 Sep 2019 7:43 PM

Amazon said it has created seasonal positions in cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad and Pune.

Amazon, Flipkart create over 1.4 lakh temporary jobs ahead of festive sales

Flipkart has added over 50,000 direct jobs across its supply chain, logistics arm and customer support.

24 Sep 2019 3:58 PM

Thomas Cook in May revealed that first-half losses widened on a major write-down, caused in part by Brexit uncertainty that delayed summer holiday bookings. (Photo: Twitter)

Over 1 lakh tourists stranded as Thomas Cook collapses, 22,000 jobs cut

The repatriation of 600,000 tourists, including around 150,000 seeking government help returning to the UK.

23 Sep 2019 8:40 AM

Jignesh Shah said he is confident now that the time has come to start his second innings as court orders are absolving him of all the charges one after another as no agency could prove even a single paisa of wrongdoing on his part, nor on part of his companies. (Photo: File | PTI)

After exchanges, Jignesh Shah sees bigger opportunity in 'startup ecosystem'

"I want to be a coach now and nurture young entrepreneurs by putting in my entire experience, said Jignesh Shah.

10 Sep 2019 7:07 PM

In India, a sectoral analysis shows, public administration and education employers reported the strongest hiring intentions with a net employment outlook of 27 per cent.

Just 19 pc employers in India bullish on hiring in Oct-Dec qtr: Survey

India is the fourth most optimistic nation about hiring plans for the next three months globally.

10 Sep 2019 11:44 AM

In the Union Budget for 2019-20, customs duty on imported gold was raised from 10 per cent to 12.5 per cent.

Jewellery industry hit by recession, job losses likely: GJC

Hike in customs duty and the present GST rate is affecting customer sentiment, as prices of jewellery have increased.

10 Sep 2019 9:15 AM

The reason behind the move is an improved Zomato platform with Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven bots and automation in resolving customer queries that has led to an overall reduction in direct order-related support queries, the company said in a statement. (Representational Image)

Automation takes away job of 541 employees in Zomato

The company is planning to introduce its Gold programme across multiple cities on its delivery platform.

08 Sep 2019 10:48 AM

As per the report, a huge chunk of discrepancies has occurred in the employment component, followed by address component and education component. (Representational Image)

Apr-Jun sees 13 pc rise in job seeker's background screening cases: Report

According to background screening firm First Advantage, such verifications help in weeding out negative resources.

06 Sep 2019 3:37 PM

Laid-off workers returning to their villages are now putting more burden on a rural sector.

India's economy suffers car crash, pain spreads to villages

According to industry estimates, automakers, component manufacturers and dealers have laid off about 350,000 workers.

05 Sep 2019 9:40 AM

While the average annual salary for a teacher in India is Rs 2,19,804 and goes up to Rs 5,88,000 per annum; the average annual salary of an online tutor in the country is Rs 4,80,000 and goes up to Rs 9,25,000 per annum, Indeed.com said. (Photo: File)

Demand for teaching jobs witnesses impressive jump: Job site

The advancement of technology and e-learning has led to the rise of online tutor and e-educator jobs, the report said.

04 Sep 2019 2:03 PM

The company saw no prospects of the business returning to profitability in the coming years.

Tata Steel to shut some operations in UK, 400 jobs at stake

Tata put up five of its non-core businesses in Europe on sale in May 2018 as it looked to focus on its strip products business.

03 Sep 2019 8:55 AM

FM Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday unveiled a mega plan to merge 10 public sector banks into four as part of plans to create fewer and stronger global-sized banks. (Photo: File | ANI)

There will not be single job loss due to merger of banks: FM

I have very clearly underlined the fact that there shall not be one employee removed, said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

01 Sep 2019 4:55 PM

On August 23, Sitharaman had unveiled a slew of measures to boost investor sentiment and prop up the banking and auto sectors.

Stimulus package 'too little, too late' to prevent decline in auto sector: Fitch

Initial stimulus package is not enough to stop the decline in the automotive market, Fitch said.

29 Aug 2019 1:32 PM

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