Appointments

Rakesh Mohan Joshi Appointed as Vice-Chancellor of IIFT

Rakesh Mohan Joshi, an international trade and management expert, has been appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), a prestigious business school under the Ministry of Commerce. New Leadership at IIFT On Wednesday, Joshi took...

Deendayal Port Trust Gets New Chairperson

In a significant move, the Centre has appointed Sushil Kumar Singh, an officer from the Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineering (IRSME) of the 1993 batch, as the Chairman of Deendayal Port Trust in Kandla, Gujarat. One of the largest...

India’s First Female UN Ambassador, Ruchira Kamboj, Retires after 35 years

Senior diplomat Ruchira Kamboj, who made history after becoming the first woman to become the Indian Ambassador to the United Nations, retired on 1 June, after an illustrious career spanning nearly four decades, she announced on Saturday. About Ruchira Kamboj:...

Badminton Star PV Sindhu Appointed Brand Ambassador for Tobacco Control

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, organized an event to observe World No Tobacco Day 2024. This year's theme, "Protecting Children from Tobacco Industry Interference," highlights the urgent need to shield youth from the detrimental influences...

Appointment of Rakesh Ranjan as Chairman, Staff Selection Commission (SSC)

Rakesh Ranjan, a 1992 batch IAS officer from Manipur Cadre, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC). This appointment comes following a notification issued by the Appointment Committee of the Cabinet. Position Upgrade Ranjan will...

IRDAI Approves Sandeep Batra as ICICI Prudential Board Chairman

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has granted approval for the appointment of Sandeep Batra as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company. The company announced this development on Thursday. Effective...

Shah Rukh Khan Appointed as New Brand Ambassador of Muthoot Pappachan Group

The Muthoot Pappachan Group (MPG), popularly known as Muthoot Blue, has announced the appointment of Shah Rukh Khan as its new brand ambassador. This strategic collaboration marks a significant milestone for MPG, aimed at reinforcing its brand presence and establishing...

P Santhosh Takes the Helm as MD & CEO of NARCL

The National Asset Reconstruction Company (NARCL), India's state-owned bad bank, has appointed P Santhosh as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. The decision was made by NARCL's board, which recommended Santhosh for a three-year term at the helm...

Sony Appoints Disney Veteran Gaurav Banerjee as New India CEO

In a strategic move to bolster its presence in the burgeoning Indian media landscape, Japan's electronics and entertainment conglomerate Sony has appointed Gaurav Banerjee, a seasoned executive from Walt Disney, as its new Chief Executive Officer for India operations. Departure...

Jetha Ahir Elected as NAFED Chairman

Shehra BJP MLA Jetha Ahir, who has previously served as the deputy speaker of the Gujarat Assembly, has been elected uncontested as the chairman of the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED). Senior leaders revealed that Ahir secured...