Appointments

Sampath Kumar Becomes First Indian MD of Nippon Koei India

In a significant leadership development, Nippon Koei India (NKI), the Indian arm of Japan-based ID&E Holdings, has appointed G. Sampath Kumar as its Managing Director (MD). This marks the first time an Indian has been appointed to this top leadership...

Anuradha Thakur Appointed to SEBI Board, Set to Join RBI Central Board Soon

In a historic move, Anuradha Thakur, a 1994 batch IAS officer of the Himachal Pradesh cadre, has been appointed to the Board of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), replacing outgoing Economic Affairs Secretary Ajay Seth. With this...

India Reappoints Ambassador to North Korea After Four Years

India has named Aliawati Longkumer, a 2008-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, as its new ambassador to North Korea, restoring high-level diplomatic representation in Pyongyang after a four-year gap. This appointment follows India’s reopening of its embassy in December 2024, signaling...

Lt Commander Yashasvi Solankee Becomes First Woman ADC to President of India

In a historic milestone for gender representation in the armed forces, Lieutenant Commander Yashasvi Solankee, 27, has been appointed as the first woman Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to the President of India, Droupadi Murmu. Selected in April 2025, she officially assumed the...

Meta Appoints Arun Srinivas as India Head to Lead Business Expansion

In a major leadership move, Meta has appointed Arun Srinivas as its new Managing Director and Head of India, effective July 1, 2025. Currently heading Meta’s ads business in India, Srinivas will now oversee the company’s overall business, innovation, and...

Amitabh Kant Steps Down as G20 Sherpa After 45 Years of Public Service

Veteran bureaucrat and reformist Amitabh Kant has officially resigned as India’s G20 Sherpa, concluding a remarkable 45-year-long career in public service. In a heartfelt post titled ‘My New Journey’, Kant announced his decision to pursue new avenues beyond government roles....

Sun Pharma Appoints Kirti Ganorkar as MD

In a major leadership transition, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd, India’s largest pharmaceutical company, has appointed Kirti Ganorkar as its Managing Director, effective September 1, 2025. The move marks the culmination of a carefully planned succession process, with founder Dilip Shanghvi...

Cipla Health Launches ‘Cipladine – Aapka Fast Aid Expert’ Campaign with Neena Gupta

Cipla Health has unveiled its latest campaign titled ‘Cipladine – Aapka Fast Aid Expert’, bringing veteran actress Neena Gupta on board as the brand ambassador. The campaign aims to emphasize the speed and reliability of Cipladine, India’s leading antiseptic ointment,...

FSIB Picks R Doraiswamy as MD & CEO of LIC

In a key development for India’s largest life insurance company, the Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) has recommended R Doraiswamy, an experienced LIC executive, for the coveted post of Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Life...

Katrina Kaif Appointed Global Tourism Ambassador for the Maldives

In a strategic tourism and diplomatic move, Bollywood actor Katrina Kaif has been named the Global Tourism Ambassador for the Maldives. The announcement was made by the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) just weeks ahead of Prime Minister...