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

Sanjay Kaul Appointed CEO of GIFT City, Gandhinagar

Sanjay Kaul Appointed CEO of GIFT City, Gandhinagar

Sanjay Kaul, a 2001-batch IAS officer, has been appointed as the Managing Director and CEO of GIFT City Company Limited in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The announcement was made on July 15, 2025, through a government order. He will take charge on deputation for three years, or until further notice. About Sanjay Kaul Sanjay Kaul is a … Read more

Hemant Rupani Named CEO of Hindustan Coca‑Cola

Hemant Rupani Named CEO of Hindustan Coca‑Cola

The Coca-Cola Company has appointed Hemant Rupani as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt Ltd (HCCB), effective September 8, 2025. This marks a significant leadership change at one of India’s largest beverage bottlers. A New Chapter at HCCB Hemant Rupani currently serves as the Business Unit President for Southeast Asia … Read more

Raghavendra S Bhat Takes Charge as Interim CEO of Karnataka Bank

Raghavendra S Bhat Takes Charge as Interim CEO of Karnataka Bank

Raghavendra Srinivas Bhat has been appointed as the interim Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of Karnataka Bank, starting from 16 July 2025. This decision comes in the wake of a recent leadership crisis following the resignation of the previous MD and CEO. Bhat will serve in this role for three months … Read more

R Doraiswamy: New LIC MD and CEO Until 2028

R Doraiswamy: New LIC MD and CEO Until 2028

R Doraiswamy has been appointed as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) by the Government of India, starting from July 15, 2025, until August 28, 2028. This appointment is significant due to LIC’s prominent position in the Indian financial sector. Who Is R Doraiswamy? Appointment … Read more

Sonali Mishra Makes History as First Woman to Lead RPF

Sonali Mishra Makes History as First Woman to Lead RPF

Sonali Mishra, a senior IPS officer from the 1993 batch, has created history by becoming the first woman to be appointed as the Director General (DG) of the Railway Protection Force (RPF). The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved her appointment, and she will take on this significant role until October 31, 2026. A … Read more

Dr Abhijat Sheth Appointed as New NMC Chief

Dr Abhijat Sheth Appointed as New NMC Chief

The Central Government has named Dr Abhijat Sheth as the new Chairperson of the National Medical Commission (NMC). This decision comes amid a corruption investigation involving multiple NMC officials, with Dr Sheth set to replace Dr B N Gangadhar who resigned earlier. Why the Change Was Necessary Bribery Case and Concerns The Central Bureau of … Read more

Babitha B P Appointed Deputy Chief Information Security Officer at SBI

Babitha B P Appointed Deputy Chief Information Security Officer at SBI

In June 2025, Babitha B P was named the Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (General Manager – Infrastructure Security & Special Projects) at the State Bank of India (SBI), enhancing the bank’s cybersecurity measures significantly. This step underscores the growing emphasis on cyber protection in India’s financial landscape. Leading Cybersecurity at SBI In her new … Read more

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