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IndusInd Bank hires global firm to find next CEO and Deputy

The current CEO, Sumant Kathpalia, has been granted only a one-year extension by the RBI, raising concerns about leadership stability at the bank.

IndusInd Bank has not publicly commented on the reports of its CEO search.

X’s Engineering Director Haofei Wang steps down amid leadership changes

Wang’s exit comes as X strengthens its engineering leadership with recent hires Mike Dalton and Uday Ruddaraju, both former Robinhood technical leads.

Kunal Kamra receives YouTube donations as free speech debate heats up

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis responded, stating that while free speech is encouraged, it has limits.

India’s ITeS job market set to grow by 20% in 2025, driven by AI and Cybersecurity

Skill-based hiring is expected to take priority over diversity hiring, as companies focus on deep tech and AI expertise.

Java professionals have seen their salaries increase fivefold from entry-level to over ten years of experience.

No more business class for Air India staff as airline focuses on customers

India is one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets, with domestic air travel increasing by 10-12% annually over the past decade, according to government data.

Air India, formerly state-owned, was acquired by the Tata Group in 2022 and later merged with Vistara, a joint venture between Tata and Singapore Airlines.

Zypp Electric cuts jobs weeks after fundraising, follows Ola Electric’s lead

Industry experts suggest that high battery costs and limited charging infrastructure have made scaling EV startups difficult.

Beyond job cuts, the company has also implemented a policy that penalises team leads financially if they fail to meet set targets within a three-day period.

Samay Raina faces Maharashtra Cyber Cell over ‘India’s Got Latent’ case after ignoring summons

According to reports, Raina apologised and expressed regret over his remarks during the programme.

Kunal Kamra summoned by Mumbai Police over remarks on Eknath Shinde

The comedian also said he is willing to cooperate with the police but questioned whether the law would be applied equally to those who resort to vandalism in response to a joke.

Kamra’s remarks about Eknath Shinde during his latest stand-up special triggered a political backlash.

Acer India introduces menstrual leave for female staff

"A workplace that truly supports its people goes beyond policies—it fosters understanding, respect, and real change," said Harish Kohli, President and Managing Director of Acer India.

Bhasker Bhandary, Senior Director of HR at Acer India, added, “True inclusivity is about creating a culture of empathy and support. With ‘Matrika’, we aim to recognise the health needs of our female employees while reinforcing workplace equity.”

Samsung mourns loss of Co-CEO Han Jong-hee

A company spokesperson confirmed that Han died in hospital while receiving treatment. Samsung has not yet named a successor.

Last week, Han chaired Samsung’s shareholder meeting, where he and other executives faced tough questions about the company’s failure to capitalise on the AI market, which contributed to its weak stock performance.