Appointments

Justice BR Gavai Next CJI of India as Successor to Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna

On April 16, 2025, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna named Justice B R Gavai, the second-most senior judge of the Supreme Court, as his successor. This announcement was made through a letter to the Union Law Ministry, and...

Mirabai Chanu Appointed Chairperson of IWLF Athletes Commission

Saikhom Mirabai Chanu, India’s celebrated Olympic silver medallist, was appointed as the Chairperson of the Athletes Commission of the Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF). A key figure in Indian sports, Chanu pledged to amplify the voices of fellow athletes, ensure their...

Neelam Dhungana Appointed Acting Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank

Dr. Neelam Dhungana Timsina, the Senior Deputy Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), was appointed as the Acting Governor following the completion of the five-year term of the previous Governor, Maha Prasad Adhikari. The Ministry of Finance, led by Deputy...

Dr. Mohan Rajan Elected Vice-President of All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS)

In a prestigious recognition of his contributions to eye care, Dr. Mohan Rajan, Chairman and Medical Director of Rajan Eye Care Hospital, has been elected as the Vice-President of the All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS). Representing a network of over...

Viral Davda Appointed Deputy CIO at Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)

In a significant move to strengthen its technological capabilities, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) has appointed Viral Davda as its new Deputy Chief Information Officer (CIO). With over two decades of experience in the tech and financial sectors, Davda's appointment...

Satish Chavva Appointed as CEO of OIJIF

The Oman India Joint Investment Fund (OIJIF) has appointed Satish Chavva as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This appointment, announced on April 8, 2025, comes as part of the fund's efforts to strengthen its leadership and strategic growth initiatives. With...

SC Collegium Recommends Justice Arun Palli as Chief Justice of J&K and Ladakh High Court

Supreme Court collegium made a significant recommendation for the appointment of Justice Arun Palli as the Chief Justice of the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and Ladakh High Court. This recommendation follows the upcoming retirement of the current Chief Justice, Tashi...

Equitas Small Finance Bank Ramps Up Tech Leadership with New Executive Director Appointment

Equitas Small Finance Bank, India’s second-largest small finance bank, has taken a significant step toward digital transformation by appointing Balaji Nuthalapadi as the Executive Director – Technology and Operations, effective 29 March 2025. This strategic move, approved by both the...

Seema Agrawal Named DGP of Fire and Rescue Services

Seema Agrawal, a senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, has been appointed as the new Director-General of Police (DGP)/ Director of Fire and Rescue Services. She takes this position after the retirement of former DGP Abhash Kumar on March 31....

Mohsin Naqvi Appointed as President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC)

Mohsin Naqvi, the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), has officially taken over as the new President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), succeeding Sri Lanka's Shammi Silva. Naqvi's appointment marks a significant leadership transition in Asian cricket and...