Appointments

Appointment of Delhi Waqf Board CEO

Lieutenant Governor (L-G) V.K. Saxena has approved the appointment of IAS officer Azimul Haque as the CEO of the Delhi Waqf Board. However, he criticized the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government for its alleged "callousness" and lack of adherence to...

Faiz Ahmed Kidwai Appointed as DGCA Director General

Senior IAS officer Faiz Ahmed Kidwai, a 1996-batch officer from the Madhya Pradesh cadre, has been appointed as the new Director-General (DG) of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). His appointment, approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet,...

Manish Singhal Appointed Secretary General of ASSOCHAM

The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), one of India's oldest apex business chambers (established in 1920), has appointed Manish Singhal as its new Secretary General. Singhal, an industry veteran with over 35 years of experience, takes...

Bhuvnesh Kumar Appointed UIDAI CEO

IAS officer Bhuvnesh Kumar, a 1995 batch officer from the Uttar Pradesh cadre, assumed charge as the CEO of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on January 1, 2025. UIDAI, which administers Aadhaar, plays a pivotal role in India's...

Justice V Ramasubramanian Appointed NHRC Chairperson

Justice V Ramasubramanian, former Supreme Court judge, has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) as announced on December 23, 2024. The position had been vacant since Justice (Retd.) Arun Kumar Mishra's tenure ended...

BFI Chief Ajay Singh Joins Asian Body Board

World Boxing has welcomed Asia as its newest member, marking a pivotal step in ensuring the sport's continued presence in the Olympic Games, including LA 2028 and beyond. The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has emerged as a significant contributor...

Dr. Sandip Shah Appointed A Chairperson of NABL

The National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), a constituent board of the Quality Council of India (QCI), has appointed Dr. Sandip Shah as its new Chairperson. A distinguished medical professional, Dr. Shah brings over three decades of...

SC Collegium Recommends Judges For Multiple Projects

On December 22, 2024, the Supreme Court Collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, recommended the appointment of several judges to various High Courts in India. The recommendations included the elevation of judicial officers and advocates to serve...

Arunish Chawla Appointed as New Revenue Secretary in Finance Ministry

Arunish Chawla, a senior IAS officer of the 1992 batch from the Bihar cadre, has been appointed as the new Revenue Secretary in the Ministry of Finance. This follows the vacancy created after Sanjay Malhotra's appointment as RBI Governor. Chawla...

President Appoints New Governors For Five States

In a significant move aimed at reorganizing governance and addressing political and administrative challenges, President Droupadi Murmu announced the appointment of two new governors and reassigned three others across five states. The reshuffle reflects a strategic approach to strengthen leadership...