IFS officer Vivek Kumar appointed private secretary to Narendra Modi
NEW DELHI: Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer Vivek Kumar was appointed as private secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, according to an official order. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, headed by the prime minister, cleared the new assignment for Kumar, who is currently working as Director in the Prime Minister’s Office. Kumar’s […]
Mindtree board appoints L&T boss A M Naik as non-executive chairman
NEW DELHI: Mindtree on Wednesday said L&T Group Chairman A M Naik has been appointed as non-executive chairman of the IT company. The move follows the construction major acquiring over 60 per cent stake in the Bengaluru-based IT company. “…the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and the Board of Directors of the company at their meeting […]
DIGISOL Systems appoints Devendra Kamtekar as CEO
NEW DELHI: DIGISOL Systems Ltd., a subsidiary of SMARTLINK Holdings Ltd., appoints Devendra Kamtekar as CEO of the company. In this role, he will be responsible for leading the business and driving growth by focusing on emerging market opportunities. Announcing the appointment, K.R. Naik, Chairman and Founder DIGISOL Systems said, “DIGISOL is currently on the […]
Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh get new governors
NEW DELHI: Sitting Rajya Sabha member Anusuiya Uikey and senior BJP leader Biswa Bushan Harichandan were on Tuesday appointed as governors of Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh respectively. The files of their appointment was cleared by President Ram Nath Kovind after which a formal order was issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The post of Chhattisgarh governor […]
OPPO India appoints Sumit Walia as Vice President
NEW DELHI: OPPO, A leading global smartphone brand today announced Sumit Walia as Vice President, Product & Marketing to further strengthen OPPO’s product offering and establish a stronger connect with Indian consumers. Sumit’s appointment is a testament to OPPO’s commitment towards the efforts of bringing consumer-oriented innovations. A seasoned leader, Sumit has worn multiple hats […]
Kalraj Mishra appointed Himachal Pradesh Governor as Acharya Devvrat shifted to Gujarat
NEW DELHI: Senior BJP leader Kalraj Mishra was Monday appointed as the Governor of Himachal Pradesh, replacing Acharya Devvrat, who has been transferred and appointed as the Governor of Gujarat. A Rashtrapati Bhavan press communique said the appointments of Mishra and Devvrat will come into effect from the dates they assume charge of their respective […]
SBI Managing Director Anshula Kant appointed MD and CFO of World Bank
NEW DELHI: Anshula Kant, managing director of the State Bank Of India (SBI), has been appointed as managing director and chief financial officer of the World Bank, its president David Malpass announced on Friday. As Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer, Kant will be responsible for financial and risk management of the World Bank Group, […]
Ritu Maheshwari is new CEO of Noida Authority
NEW DELHI: IAS officer Ritu Maheshwari has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Noida Authority, according to a government order which also effected several other transfers. Maheshwari, who was serving as the Ghaziabad District Magistrate, replaces Alok Tandon, who has been relieved as the Noida Authority CEO but will continue […]
Vincent Dominic Braganza joins Melorra as the Chief Operating Officer
NEW DELHI: Melorra, India’s only trend-inspired fine jewellery brand, has announced that it has appointed Vincent Dominic Braganza as its Chief Operating Officer (COO), with effect from 10th June 2019. In this capacity, Vincent will spearhead operations at Melorra. Under his leadership, Melorra is set to achieve its goal of being India’s largest daily wear […]
Arun Kumar appointed as DGCA chief
NEW DELHI: Arun Kumar, additional secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation, will now be holding the full-time charge of the head of aviation regulator DGCA, an official order said on Tuesday. “The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Arun Kumar, Additional Secretary and Financial Advisor, Ministry of Civil Aviation as […]
Pravin Kumar Purwar appointed as CMD BSNL
NEW DELHI: Pravin Kumar Purwar was on Tuesday appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director )CMD) of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), according to an official order. Purwar is at present CMD of Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL). He has been appointed as the CMD, BSNL, for a period of five years, the order issued […]
Nalin Shinghal appointed as Chairman and Managing Director of BHEL
NEW DELHI: State-owned engineering and manufacturing enterprise BHEL on Tuesday said Nalin Shinghal has been appointed as its Chairman and Managing Director (CMD). “On his appointment as CMD of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Dr Nalin Shinghal, has assumed charge as CMD of India’s largest engineering and manufacturing enterprise of its kind,” BHEL said in […]
Jammu and Kashmir Bank names Rajni Saraf as new chief financial officer
NEW DELHI: Jammu and Kashmir Bank on Saturday appointed Rajni Saraf as its chief financial officer as part of its succession planning. As part of its succession planning, J&K Bank today announced the appointment of Rajni Saraf as the chief financial officer (CFO) of the bank, a spokesman of the bank said. Pursuant to Regulation […]
India to hire 40 private sector experts for crucial mid-level bureaucracy
NEW DELHI: The government of India has decided to appoint 40 private sector specialists at the posts of Deputy Secretary and Director, considered as crucial decision-making levels in the bureaucratic hierarchy, the Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday. Usually these posts are manned by government servants selected through various Group A services like the IAS […]
Tata Communications managing director and Group CEO Vinod Kumar resigns
NEW DELHI: Tata Communications Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer Vinod Kumar has resigned from all positions in the company, the firm said on Tuesday. “Vinod Kumar has submitted his resignation as the managing director and group CEO of the company, and as a director of the company and its associated companies for personal […]
Bhupendra Singh new DGP of Rajasthan Police
JAIPUR: The Rajasthan government on Sunday appointed DG ATS and SOG Dr Bhupendra Singh as the new DGP of Rajasthan Police. Singh replaces Kapil Garg, who is retiring today. An IPS officer of the 1986-batch, Singh is a recipient of the President’s police medal (2016) and police medal (2002) for distinguished services. An MBBS degree […]