Appointments

Rear Admiral Upal Kundu Takes Charge As Chief Of Staff, Southern Naval Command

  Rear Admiral Upal Kundu, an esteemed alumnus of the Indian Naval Academy, has recently taken over as the Chief of Staff at the Southern Naval Command (SNC). This seasoned naval officer brings with him a wealth of experience and...

Sheel Vardhan Singh Assumes Role As UPSC Member

In a significant development, Sheel Vardhan Singh, the former Director General of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), has been appointed as a member of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The decision was conveyed through a personnel ministry order,...

Tshering Tobgay Re-Elected As Bhutan’s Prime Minister

  In a significant political development, Bhutanese voters have overwhelmingly chosen Tshering Tobgay as their Prime Minister for a second term. The People's Democratic Party (PDP), led by Mr. Tobgay, secured a landslide victory, winning nearly two-thirds of the seats...

Senthil Pandian C Appointed As India’s WTO Ambassador

  The Indian government has named IAS officer Senthil Pandian C as the ambassador to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in Geneva. This appointment follows the conclusion of Brajendra Navnit's term as India's ambassador to the WTO on March 31,...

Samir Kumar Sinha Assumes Role As DG (Acquisition) In Defence Ministry

  In a recent bureaucratic reshuffle, the Centre has announced several key appointments, signifying a strategic realignment of responsibilities. Among the notable changes, Senior IAS officer Samir Kumar Sinha has been appointed as Additional Secretary and Director General (Acquisition) in...

PhonePe Appoints Ritesh Pai As CEO For International Payments Division

In a strategic move, Walmart-owned fintech firm PhonePe has appointed Ritesh Pai as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of its international payments business. This development aligns with India's ambition to globalize the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), attracting interest from countries...

Indra Mani Pandey Takes On BIMSTEC Secretary General Role

  In a significant development, Ambassador Indra Mani Pandey, a seasoned diplomat from India, officially assumed the role of Secretary General (SG) of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC). This appointment marks a crucial...

Ashwani Gupta Appointed as CEO of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), India's premier ports and logistics company, has announced significant changes in its leadership structure, marking a new era in its corporate journey. Karan Adani Ascends to Managing Director In a strategic move, APSEZ...

Senior IAS officer Vikas Sheel appointed Executive Director, Asian Development Bank

India has appointed seven accomplished civil servants to crucial positions abroad, showcasing the country's global engagement. Notably, Mr. Vikas Sheel, a seasoned bureaucrat, is now the Executive Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Manila, emphasizing India's commitment to...

Sanjiv Aggarwal Appointed CEO and MD of NIIFL

In a strategic move to bolster its leadership team, the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited (NIIFL) has welcomed Sanjiv Aggarwal as its new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director. Aggarwal, formerly a partner at the UK-based private equity firm...