Appointments

Prof Uma Kanjilal Appointed as First Woman Vice-Chancellor of IGNOU

Prof Uma Kanjilal’s appointment as the first woman Vice-Chancellor of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) marks a historic moment in the evolution of distance education in India. With over three decades of experience in Open and Distance Learning (ODL),...

Former Finance Secretary Ajay Seth to Lead IRDAI – Here’s What It Means

The Government of India has appointed Ajay Seth, a seasoned bureaucrat and former Finance Secretary, as the new Chairman of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI). A 1987-batch IAS officer from the Karnataka cadre, Seth brings a...

Deepak Bagla Appointed as Mission Director of Atal Innovation Mission

The Government of India has appointed Deepak Bagla as the new Mission Director of the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), which plays a critical role in promoting innovation and entrepreneurship across the country. Bagla brings with him a strong background in...

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

Senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Sanjay Kaul has officially assumed charge as the Managing Director and Group CEO of Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), India’s premier International Financial Services Centre (IFSC). His appointment marks a significant leadership transition...

BMRCL Appoints Dr J Ravishankar As A MD

The Karnataka government has appointed 2001-batch IAS officer Dr J Ravishankar as the new Managing Director (MD) of Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), replacing Maheshwar Rao, who held the position on an additional charge. This change in leadership comes...

Union Government Notifies Transfer & Repatriation of 18 High Court Judges

To maintain the balance, efficiency, and impartiality of the judiciary in India, the Union Government on July 14, 2025, issued official orders transferring and repatriating 18 High Court judges across various states. This development follows recommendations made by the Supreme...

ECI Appoints Nitu Chandra and Kranti Prakash Jha as SVEEP Icons for Bihar

In a significant move aimed at boosting electoral awareness, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has appointed renowned actors Nitu Chandra and Kranti Prakash Jha as SVEEP icons for Bihar. With the state gearing up for its upcoming Assembly elections,...

Ajay Kumar Shrivastava Appointed Director (Engineering & R&D), HAL

Ajay Kumar Shrivastava has officially assumed the role of Director (Engineering and R&D) at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), one of India’s premier aerospace and defence public sector undertakings. With 37 years of experience in aircraft design and development, Shrivastava’s appointment...

Sabyasachi Couture Appoints Manish Chopra as CEO

Sabyasachi Couture, the iconic Indian luxury fashion house, has appointed Manish Chopra—former Shein India executive—as its new CEO. This leadership change comes as India’s luxury market experiences a strong revival, with domestic labels like Sabyasachi expanding their global presence. The...

Sanjay Kaul Appointed CEO of GIFT City, Gandhinagar

Sanjay Kaul, a 2001-batch IAS officer from the Kerala cadre, 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...