Appointments

Why Is Justice B.R. Gavai’s Appointment as Chief Justice of India Historic?

On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, Justice Bhushan Ramakrishna Gavai was officially sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI). The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, where President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office. The...

Former Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar Takes Charge at UPSC

In a significant administrative development, Ajay Kumar, a retired 1985-batch IAS officer of the Kerala cadre and former Defence Secretary, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). With vast experience in defence reforms and...

Justice Surya Kant Appointed as NALSA Executive Chairman

Justice Surya Kant, a sitting judge of the Supreme Court of India, has been appointed as the new Executive Chairman of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) by the President of India. His appointment, effective from May 14, 2025, aligns...

Ajoy Chawla to Succeed C.K. Venkataraman as Titan’s MD from January 2026

In a major leadership transition, Titan Company Ltd., a Tata Group enterprise, has announced the appointment of Ajoy Chawla as its next Managing Director. Chawla, currently leading Titan’s highly successful jewellery division, will assume the role on January 1, 2026,...

FSIB Recommends Sanjay Joshi as CMD of Oriental Insurance

The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) has recommended Sanjay Joshi, a seasoned officer from the 1989 batch, for the post of Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of the Oriental Insurance Company Limited (OICL). This decision comes after the retirement of R.R. Singh...

Warren Buffett Step down As CEO of Berkshire End of Legacy

Warren Buffett's announcement came during Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholder meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, on May 3, 2025. The news garnered widespread attention as it signifies a major leadership change in one of the world's most influential conglomerates. Buffett's endorsement of...

Parameswaran Iyer to Represent India at IMF Board Amid Strategic Global Meeting

In a significant development just ahead of a crucial International Monetary Fund (IMF) meeting scheduled for May 9, 2025, the Indian government has nominated Parameswaran Iyer, the current executive director at the World Bank, as its representative on the IMF...

India Recalls IMF Executive Director K.V. Subramanian Ahead of Tenure End

In a sudden diplomatic development, the Indian government has recalled Dr. K.V. Subramanian, its Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), six months before the completion of his tenure. This move has triggered speculation about tensions within the IMF...

Kapil Dev Joins SoBo Mumbai Falcons as Brand Ambassador

Cricketing icon Kapil Dev, India's 1983 World Cup-winning captain, has made a grand return to the cricketing limelight by joining the SoBo Mumbai Falcons as their brand ambassador for the T20 Mumbai League 2025. His association brings credibility, inspiration, and...

Sunil Bharti Mittal Joins World Bank’s Investment Lab to Boost Job Creation

Bharti Enterprises Chairperson Sunil Bharti Mittal has joined the World Bank’s Private Sector Investment Lab (PSIL), a high-level initiative aimed at accelerating private sector-led solutions for job creation and economic development in emerging markets. The latest phase of the initiative...