Appointments

Jitendra Mishra Elected President of CIFEJ

Jitendra Mishra, an acclaimed Indian filmmaker and Festival Director of the Smile International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFFCY), has been unanimously elected as the President of the International Centre of Films for Children and Young People (CIFEJ) for...

Government Re-Appoints T. Rabi Sankar as RBI Deputy Governor

The Indian government has re-appointed T. Rabi Sankar as the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for a period of one year, effective from May 3, 2025. This marks his second term extension. As a Deputy Governor,...

Judge Kaveri Baweja Appointed as Registrar (Vigilance) of Delhi High Court

In a significant administrative reshuffle within the Delhi High Court, Special Judge Kaveri Baweja has been appointed as the new Registrar (Vigilance), while Special Judge Arun Bhardwaj will assume charge as the Registrar General from May 1, 2025. Judge Baweja...

Mangi Lal Jat Appointed Secretary of DARE & DG of ICAR

Dr. Mangi Lal Jat officially assumed charge as the Secretary of the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) and the Director General of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). With over 25 years of experience in agronomy, conservation...

Union Government Appoints Five Special Directors to the Enforcement Directorate (ED)

In a significant administrative move, the Union Government has appointed five senior officers to the post of Special Director (SD) in the Enforcement Directorate (ED). This includes four Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officers and one Indian Police Service (IPS) officer....

Justice Dinesh Maheshwari Appointed Chairperson of the 23rd Law Commission of India

In a significant development in the Indian legal landscape, Justice (Retd.) Dinesh Maheshwari, a former Supreme Court judge, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the 23rd Law Commission of India in April 2025. The announcement marks a crucial step...

Ananya Panday Becomes Chanel’s First-Ever Indian Brand Ambassador

In a landmark moment for the Indian fashion and entertainment industry, Bollywood actress Ananya Panday has been officially announced as the first-ever Indian brand ambassador for the iconic French luxury house, Chanel. The announcement was made on Wednesday, April 16,...

Ajay Bhushan Prasad Pandey Appointed Vice-President at AIIB

In a significant international appointment, Ajay Bhushan Prasad Pandey, former Finance Secretary of India and ex-chief of the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA), has been appointed Vice-President at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). His appointment underscores India’s growing influence...

Santosh Kumar Appointed Deputy CFO of IndusInd Bank

In a significant leadership change amidst ongoing financial scrutiny, IndusInd Bank has appointed Santosh Kumar as its Deputy Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This move comes following the end of Deputy CEO Arun Khurana’s tenure as acting CFO. The bank has...

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...