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Ola Electric gets govt certification for the 4680 Bharat Cell-powered Roadster X+
Ola Electric said it has received government certification for its flagship electric motorcycle, the Roadster X+ (9.1 kWh), clearing the way for the company to begin deliveries of the model. The certification has been granted under the Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR), 1989 by the International Centre for Automotive Technology (iCAT), Manesar, a government-authorised testing agency, the company informed stock exchanges. With this approval, Ola Electric said the Roadster X+ becomes India's first electric motorcycle to be certified with a completely in-house developed battery pack built on its 4680 Bharat Cell technology. The 9.1 kWh variant offers a claimed certified IDC range of up to 501 km per charge, positioning it as a long-range electric motorcycle aimed at reducing range anxiety and expanding EV adoption beyond metro markets into Tier 2 and Tier 3 regions, where charging infrastructure remains limited. The certification followed a comprehensive vehicle-level validation progr...
NBCC launches digital TA bill module to streamline employee reimbursements
National Buildings Construction Corporation NBCC (India) has taken another step forward in its digital-transformation journey with the launch of a new Travel Allowance (TA) Bill Module for its regular employees. The initiative is aimed at modernising internal administrative processes while improving efficiency, transparency and ease of access for employees. The newly-introduced module enables employees to [...] The post NBCC launches digital TA bill module to streamline employee reimbursements appeared first on HR Katha .
Google now allows users to change their @gmail.com address, here is how to do it
Sundar Pichai-led technology giant Google has begun allowing users to change their @gmail.com email address while retaining the same account, data and services, according to an update to the company’s account help page . Under the change, users can replace their existing Gmail address with a new one without losing access to emails, files or subscriptions. Google said the original email address will continue to function as an alias, meaning messages sent to the old address will still be delivered to the same inbox. The old address will also remain valid for signing in to Google services such as Drive, Maps and YouTube. The updated guidance currently appears on Google’s Hindi-language support page, indicating that the rollout may be starting in India or other Hindi-speaking markets. The company said the feature is being introduced gradually and will expand to more users over time. Google has placed limits on the feature. Users can change their Gmail username only once every 12 months,...
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Zomato, Swiggy, Zepto delivery partners to go on strike again on December 31; Union says, 'Picture abhi baaki hai'
Delivery partners working with major platforms including Zomato , Swiggy , Zepto , Blinkit , Amazon and Flipkart have announced a nationwide strike on December 31, 2025, renewing pressure over same set of demands. The proposed strike follows a similar nationwide protest held on Christmas Day, December 25, when nearly 40,000 delivery workers participated, disrupting an estimated 50-60% of deliveries in several cities. Worker groups said the renewed action is aimed at intensifying their campaign as conditions in the gig economy continue to worsen. The December 31 protest has been called by the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union in coordination with the Indian Federation of App-Based Transport Workers. “All-India strike today was just the trailer. Picture abhi baaki hai – 31 Dec, 2025,” the union wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter). 🚨 All-India Strike Today was just the trailer. 🎬 Picture abhi baaki hai – 31 Dec, 2025 Delivery workers will not bow to ID blocking, threats and ...
Government pushes integrated skilling framework to build India’s AI-ready workforce
The Union Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Jayant Chaudhary, has underlined the need for closer collaboration between government, industry, academia and training institutions to strengthen India’s artificial intelligence (AI) talent pipeline. He highlighted that India’s skilling ecosystem must evolve rapidly to keep pace with technological change while remaining inclusive and future-ready. Chairing a high-level [...] The post Government pushes integrated skilling framework to build India’s AI-ready workforce appeared first on HR Katha .
Salesforce clarifies workforce rebalancing amid debate on AI replacing jobs
As technology companies continue to reassess workforce strategies amid rising investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure, questions around the realistic limits of automation are becoming more pronounced. Salesforce, which recently found itself at the centre of a debate on AI-driven job cuts, has now issued a clarification to address reports suggesting it replaced thousands of employees [...] The post Salesforce clarifies workforce rebalancing amid debate on AI replacing jobs appeared first on HR Katha .
US Business owner shares Rs 2,155 crore windfall with employees after company sale
An American entrepreneur has drawn global attention after sharing a significant portion of his company’s sale proceeds with employees, turning a corporate exit into a life-changing moment for hundreds of workers. Graham Walker, former chief executive of electrical equipment enclosure maker Fibrebond, distributed bonuses worth nearly Rs 2,155 crore ($240 million) among around 540 employees [...] The post US Business owner shares Rs 2,155 crore windfall with employees after company sale appeared first on HR Katha .
DCM Shriram introduces electric buses for employee commute
DCM Shriram has introduced electric buses for employee transportation at its Jhagadia GIDC manufacturing facility in Bharuch, marking another step in the company’s broader sustainability and workforce well-being agenda. The initiative reflects a growing emphasis on reducing the environmental footprint of daily operations while improving the quality and safety of employee commutes. The electric buses [...] The post DCM Shriram introduces electric buses for employee commute appeared first on HR Katha .
POV: Should organisations attach strict consequences when diversity targets are not met?
Most organisations today speak the language of diversity with ease. Vision statements are polished, intent is clearly articulated and hiring dashboards display ambitious targets. Yet when those numbers fall short, the conversation quickly becomes uneasy—and imprecise. Is it a talent pipeline issue? A hiring manager’s bias? A cultural lag? Or does responsibility quietly dissolve into [...] The post POV: Should organisations attach strict consequences when diversity targets are not met? appeared first on HR Katha .
The year HR stopped pretending: A 2025 roundup
Somewhere between 1,80,000 tech layoffs globally and the invention of ‘job-hugging’ as a workplace trend, 2025 became the year Indian workplaces stopped pretending. The masks came off. What we found underneath wasn’t pretty, but at least it was honest. “We’re a Family” finally died After years of companies calling themselves “families” whilst laying off thousands [...] The post The year HR stopped pretending: A 2025 roundup appeared first on HR Katha .