Appointments

Anurag Agarwal Appointed as Head of Parliament Security

In a significant move to bolster the security of India's parliamentary complex, IPS officer Anurag Agarwal has been appointed as the new head of Parliament security. This decision comes at a crucial juncture, following recent security breaches that have underscored...

IPS Officer Daljit Singh Chaudhary Named NSG’s New Director General

Daljit Singh Chaudhary, a 1990 batch IPS officer, has been appointed as the Director General (DG) of the National Security Guard (NSG), marking a significant development in India’s security apparatus. Chaudhary, currently serving as the DG of Sashastra Seema Bal...

Ravindra Kumar assumes charge as Director (Operations) of NTPC

Ravindra Kumar, the newly appointed Director-Operations at NTPC Ltd, brings over three decades of rich experience and expertise in the power sector. From his early days as a graduate engineer trainee to his recent leadership roles, Kumar's journey exemplifies a...

PayU names Renu Sud Karnad as chairperson and independent director

PayU Payments Private Ltd, a prominent fintech arm of the global consumer internet group Prosus, has announced the appointment of Renu Sud Karnad as the chairperson and independent director. The addition of Karnad, a distinguished director at HDFC Bank, underscores...

World Gold Council appoints De Beers’ Sachin Jain as chief executive officer

The World Gold Council (WGC), representing global gold miners, has named Sachin Jain as its new CEO for India, effective from March. Jain's extensive experience, particularly in the jewellery market and strategic leadership, positions him well for this crucial role....

Justice A M Khanwilkar Appointed Lokpal Chairperson

In a significant development, former Supreme Court judge Justice Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar has been appointed as the chairperson of the Lokpal, the anti-corruption ombudsman of India. His appointment comes after a distinguished career in the judiciary, retiring from the apex...

Maryam Nawaz Becomes First Woman Chief Minister of Punjab

Maryam Nawaz, the daughter of Pakistan's former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and a senior leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party, has achieved a significant political milestone by becoming the first woman Chief Minister of Punjab province. Election Victory...

Ashwin Surpasses Kumble to Become India’s Leading Wicket-Taker in Tests at Home

Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin etched his name in cricketing history, surpassing legendary leg-spinner Anil Kumble to become the leading wicket-taker in Test matches played on Indian soil. Ashwin's Momentous Feat The feat unfolded during the third day of the ongoing...

Geeta Batra’s Historic Appointment to the World Bank’s GEF

Geeta Batra, a distinguished Indian economist, has been appointed as the Director of the Independent Evaluation Office (IEO) of the World Bank's Global Environment Facility (GEF). This appointment marks a significant milestone, as Batra becomes the first woman from a...

Government Appoints A S Rajeev, former MD and CEO of Bank of Maharashtra, as Vigilance Commissioner

The government has appointed A S Rajeev, former Managing Director and CEO of Bank of Maharashtra, as the Vigilance Commissioner of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC). Appointment Details A S Rajeev voluntarily retired from his position as Managing Director and...