Appointments

Vikas Kaushal Appointed as HPCL CMD

The government has appointed Vikas Kaushal as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) for a tenure of five years. He replaces Rajneesh Narang, who had been serving as the interim CMD since September 1,...

Anju Rathi Rana Appointed As The First Woman Law Secretary

India has reached a significant milestone in its legal and administrative history with the appointment of Anju Rathi Rana as the country's first woman law secretary. A distinguished Indian Legal Service (ILS) officer, Rana's appointment marks a historic moment in...

Ajay Bhadoo Appointed CEO of Government e Marketplace (GeM)

The Government of India has appointed Ajay Bhadoo, Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce, as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Government e Marketplace (GeM), effective March 3, 2025. He will assume this role alongside his existing responsibilities. His...

Dr. Mayank Sharma Assumes Office as Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA)

On March 1, 2025, Dr. Mayank Sharma took charge as the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA), marking a significant milestone in the administration of India’s defence financial management. A distinguished 1989-batch officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS),...

Levi’s Appoints Diljit Dosanjh as Global Ambassador

Levi’s, the globally renowned denim brand, has appointed Diljit Dosanjh as its global ambassador, making him the first Punjabi artist to join the brand’s creative community. This collaboration marks a significant moment in merging music, fashion, and culture, further strengthening...

Ajay Seth Takes Additional Charge as Revenue Secretary

In a significant administrative development, Ajay Seth, the Economic Affairs Secretary, has been assigned the additional charge of Secretary, Department of Revenue. This decision was announced by the Personnel Ministry on March 1, 2025. The appointment was necessitated following the...

Senior Advocate Manan Kumar Mishra Re-Elected as Chairman of Bar Council of India

Senior advocate Manan Kumar Mishra has once again secured his position as the Chairman of the Bar Council of India (BCI), marking his seventh consecutive victory. This historic win reaffirms his stronghold in the legal community and underscores the trust...

SBI Life Appoints Dorababu Daparti as Deputy CEO

SBI Life Insurance Company has appointed Dorababu Daparti as its Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective February 24, 2025. The decision, based on the Nomination and Remuneration Committee’s recommendation, strengthens SBI Life's leadership with an experienced professional. Daparti brings over...

Tuhin Kanta Pandey Appointed as 11th SEBI Chairperson

Tuhin Kanta Pandey, India’s Finance Secretary, has been appointed as the 11th Chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for a three-year term. He succeeds Madhabi Puri Buch, the first woman chairperson of SEBI, whose tenure concludes...

N Chandrasekaran Appointed as Chairman of Ratan Tata Endowment Foundation

N Chandrasekaran, the Chairman of Tata Sons, has been appointed as the head of the Ratan Tata Endowment Foundation (RTEF). Established as a Section 8 entity by the late Ratan Tata, the Foundation focuses on philanthropy and technological research to...