Anuradha Thakur Nominated as Director of RBI Central Board

Anuradha Thakur Nominated as Director of RBI Central Board

The nomination of Anuradha Thakur to the RBI Central Board strengthens the institution’s leadership at a critical juncture, ensuring continuity in the RBI’s mission to uphold price stability, banking regulation, and sound monetary policy. Overview Central Government nominated Anuradha Thakur, Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs, as a Director on the Central Board of … Read more

Prof Uma Kanjilal: First Woman Vice-Chancellor of IGNOU

Prof Uma Kanjilal: First Woman Vice-Chancellor of IGNOU

Prof Uma Kanjilal’s appointment as the first woman Vice-Chancellor of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is a significant step towards gender equality and digital advancement in higher education. With her expertise in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and digital education, she is set to lead IGNOU into a new era of inclusive and tech-driven … Read more

Ajay Seth Appointed IRDAI Chairman for Three Years

Ajay Seth Appointed IRDAI Chairman for Three Years

Ajay Seth, the former Finance Secretary, has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI). His appointment is a significant move to enhance regulatory leadership in India’s insurance sector. Background of the Appointment Profile of Ajay Seth Ajay Seth is a seasoned bureaucrat with a background in … Read more

Sanjay Kaul (IAS) Appointed as MD & Group CEO of GIFT City

Sanjay Kaul (IAS) Appointed as MD & Group CEO of GIFT City

Sanjay Kaul’s appointment as MD & Group CEO of GIFT City signifies a strategic move to leverage his governance and policy expertise for advancing India’s first IFSC. With his leadership, GIFT City is poised to accelerate its development as a world-class financial hub. Background of GIFT City The Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), situated … Read more

BMRCL Appoints Dr J Ravishankar As Managing Director

BMRCL Appoints Dr J Ravishankar As Managing Director

Dr J Ravishankar’s appointment as the new Managing Director of Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) comes at a crucial time of metro expansion and public scrutiny in Bengaluru. Overview The Karnataka government has appointed Dr J Ravishankar, a 2001-batch IAS officer, as the new Managing Director of BMRCL, replacing Maheshwar Rao at a critical … Read more

ECI Picks Nitu Chandra & Kranti Jha as Bihar SVEEP Icons

ECI Picks Nitu Chandra & Kranti Jha as Bihar SVEEP Icons

The Election Commission of India has appointed Nitu Chandra and Kranti Prakash Jha as SVEEP icons for Bihar to enhance voter literacy and participation as the state prepares for Assembly elections. Leveraging popular personalities for driving voter awareness is a key strategy of the ECI’s flagship campaign, SVEEP. Overview The Election Commission of India has … Read more

18 High Court Judges Transferred and Repatriated by Centre

18 High Court Judges Transferred and Repatriated by Centre

In alignment with Supreme Court Collegium recommendations, the Union Government transfers and repatriates 18 High Court judges for judicial fairness and operational efficiency. Background Article 222 of the Indian Constitution empowers the President, after consulting with the Chief Justice of India, to transfer High Court judges. The Supreme Court Collegium, led by the CJI, guides … Read more

Ukraine Appoints Yuliia Svyrydenko as PM

Ukraine Appoints Yuliia Svyrydenko as PM

In a significant development amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Yuliia Svyrydenko, former Economy Minister and a key negotiator in Ukraine’s mineral deal with the United States, is the new Prime Minister. She succeeds Denys Shmyhal, now the Defence Minister. This change is the first since the 2022 war, showing President Zelenskyy’s commitment to enhancing wartime governance. … Read more

Ajay Kumar Shrivastava Takes Charge as Director (Engineering & R&D) at HAL

Ajay Kumar Shrivastava Takes Charge as Director (Engineering & R&D) at HAL

Ajay Kumar Shrivastava has officially assumed the role of Director (Engineering and R&D) at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), a leading aerospace and defense public sector undertaking in India. With over 37 years of experience in aircraft design and development, Shrivastava’s appointment signifies a significant step towards advancing indigenous aviation capabilities and fostering innovation. Background Ajay … Read more

Sabyasachi Couture Appoints Manish Chopra as CEO

Sabyasachi Couture Appoints Manish Chopra as CEO

Sabyasachi Couture, the renowned Indian luxury fashion house, has named Manish Chopra, the former Shein India executive, as its new CEO. This move comes amid a thriving luxury market in India, with Sabyasachi expanding globally, backed by the Aditya Birla Group. Leadership Shift at Sabyasachi Couture Strategic Backing from Aditya Birla Group Revival of Indian … Read more

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