Appointments

Anuj Kumar Singh Appointed as Joint Secretary in UPSC

Anuj Kumar Singh, an officer of the Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE) from the 2009 batch, has been appointed as the Joint Secretary (Director level) in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), Delhi. His appointment, made under the...

Amitabh Kant Appointed as NIIT University Chancellor

NIIT University (NU) has appointed Shri Amitabh Kant, former NITI Aayog CEO and India’s G20 Sherpa, as its new Chancellor (Chairperson), effective March 10, 2025. His appointment signals a strategic leadership transition, bringing extensive experience in economic transformation, policy-making, and...

Deena Mehta Re-appointed as Independent Director of Fino Payments Bank

Fino Payments Bank (FPB) has re-appointed Deena Mehta as an Independent Director for a second term from March 19, 2025, to March 18, 2028. A highly experienced finance professional, Mehta has made significant contributions to the Indian capital markets and...

Indranil Bhattacharyya Appointed as RBI’s Executive Director

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed Indranil Bhattacharyya as Executive Director (ED), effective March 19, 2025. He will be responsible for overseeing the Department of Economic and Policy Research in his new role. Introduction to Indranil Bhattacharyya’s Appointment...

Krishnamachari Srikkanth Named Goodwill Ambassador of VISION 2020 India to Combat Avoidable Blindness

Former Indian cricket captain and renowned batsman Krishnamachari Srikkanth has been appointed as the Goodwill Ambassador of VISION 2020 India, an initiative aimed at eliminating avoidable blindness in the country. The announcement was made during a special event at Sankara...

Bajaj Auto Reappoints Rajiv Bajaj, Invests ₹1,500 Crore in Credit Arm

Bajaj Auto has announced the reappointment of Rajiv Bajaj as Managing Director and CEO for another five-year term, effective April 1, 2025. Alongside this leadership decision, the company has infused ₹1,500 crore into its wholly-owned subsidiary, Bajaj Auto Credit Ltd...

Jasprit Bumrah Joins Skechers as Brand Ambassador, Strengthening Its Presence in Cricket

Renowned Indian cricketer Jasprit Bumrah has officially signed with Skechers, the global Comfort Technology Company, further expanding its association with elite cricket athletes. Bumrah, known as one of the world’s premier fast bowlers, will now compete in Skechers Cricket footwear...

Ayushmann Khurrana Named ‘Fit India Icon’ by Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya

Renowned Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana has been officially named as the 'Fit India Icon' by Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. The announcement was made during the inaugural ceremony of the Fit India Movement in New Delhi. With this, the 40-year-old actor...

Intel Appoints Lip-Bu Tan as CEO: A New Era for Semiconductor Leadership

Intel Corporation (Nasdaq: INTC) has announced the appointment of Lip-Bu Tan as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective March 18, 2025. This decision marks a significant leadership transition as Tan takes over from Interim Co-CEOs David Zinsner and Michelle...

Dr. Shivkumar Kalyanaraman Appointed as CEO of Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)

Dr. Shivkumar Kalyanaraman has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), replacing Professor Abhay Karandikar, who was previously acting as the CEO. Appointment and Role of the CEO The Department of Science...