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October 2026
- Bimal Patel Sworn In as Judge of International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) (2 Oct 2026 · International Affairs)Indian jurist and academician Bimal N. Patel has been sworn in as a Judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) at Hamburg, Germany. He will serve a nine year term from 2026 to 2035. Patel was…
September 2026
- Dinesh Pant and Girija Subramanian Appointed as IRDAI Whole-Time Members (29 Sept 2026 · Economy & Finance)In September 2026, Dinesh Pant, former MD of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), and Girija Subramanian, former CMD of The New India Assurance Company Limited (NIACL), assumed charge as Whole Time Members (WTMs)…
- Mandeep K. Bhandari Appointed New CBSE Chairperson (28 Sept 2026 · National Affairs)In September 2026, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the appointment of IAS officer Mandeep K. Bhandari as the new Chairperson of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). A 2001 batch IAS…
- Marathi Film 'Gondhal' Selected as India's Official Entry for Oscars 2027 (22 Sept 2026 · Awards & Honors)The Marathi language psychological and cultural thriller 'Gondhal', directed by Santosh Davakhar, has been chosen by the Film Federation of India (FFI) as India's official entry for the Best International Feature Film…
- Kamlesh Chandra Varshney Reappointed as SEBI Whole-Time Member (21 Sept 2026 · National Affairs)The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the reappointment of Kamlesh Chandra Varshney as a Whole Time Member (WTM) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Varshney, a 1990 batch Indian…
- Hansraj Singh Verma Appointed India’s Next Ambassador to Cuba (19 Sept 2026 · National Affairs)Hansraj Singh Verma, an Indian Foreign Service officer of the 2008 batch, has been appointed as India’s next Ambassador to the Republic of Cuba. The Ministry of External Affairs announced his appointment on September…
- IFFCO Chairman Dileep Sanghani Elected to ICA Global Board for 2026-2030 Term (18 Sept 2026 · International Affairs)Dileep Sanghani, Chairman of Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO), has been elected as an At Large Director to the Global Board of the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) for the 2026 2030 term.…
- DoSJ&E Appointed Bhagwat Prasad Makwana as NCSK Chairperson (9 Sept 2026 · National Affairs)In September 2026, the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment (DoSJ&E) appointed Bhagwat Prasad Makwana as the Chairperson of the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK). Additionally, Kaishab Bihari was…
- Dr. Vinaya Prakash Singh Re-elected as Secretary-General of APPU (9 Sept 2026 · National Affairs)In September 2026, Dr. Vinaya Prakash Singh, an Indian Postal Service officer, was unanimously re elected as the Secretary General of the Asian Pacific Postal Union (APPU) for a second consecutive four year term. His…
- MoL&J Appoints 8 High Court Judges as Chief Justices Across India (8 Sept 2026 · National Affairs)In September 2026, the Ministry of Law and Justice (MoL&J) officially announced the appointments of eight High Court judges as Chief Justices for various High Courts across India. These appointments follow…
- Sanjay K. Agrawal Appointed Rajasthan High Court Chief Justice (6 Sept 2026 · National Affairs)Justice Sanjay Kumar Agrawal was appointed as the 44th regular Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court on September 5, 2026. Prior to this, he served as a judge of the Chhattisgarh High Court. His appointment was…
- Government Appoints Eight New High Court Chief Justices (6 Sept 2026 · National Affairs)On September 5, 2026, the Central Government notified the appointment of eight Chief Justices to various High Courts. President Droupadi Murmu approved these appointments under the Constitution, following consultations…
- Dinesh Sharma Appointed Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands (6 Sept 2026 · National Affairs)Dr. Dinesh Sharma, a former Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and BJP Rajya Sabha MP, was appointed Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on September 5, 2026. President Droupadi Murmu issued the…
- Retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra appointed first CEO of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust (5 Sept 2026 · National Affairs)In September 2026, Retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra was appointed as the first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, which manages the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.…
- Ülle Madise elected as President of Estonia for five-year term (5 Sept 2026 · International Affairs)In September 2026, Ülle Madise, the Chancellor of Justice, was elected President of Estonia for a five year term through a secret ballot. She was the sole candidate and secured 71 votes in the 101 member Riigikogu,…
- RBI Appoints Suman Ray as Executive Director (3 Sept 2026 · National Affairs)On September 1, 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) appointed Suman Ray as Executive Director (ED). Prior to this promotion, he served as the Regional Director for Maharashtra. With over 30 years of experience in…
- Maharashtra Minister Ashish Shelar Elected President of Esports Games Federation (ESGF) (1 Sept 2026 · National Affairs)Ashish Shelar, Maharashtra Minister for Electronics, IT, AI Development, and Cultural Affairs, has been elected President of the Esports Games Federation (ESGF) at its General Body Meeting in New Delhi. A prominent BJP…
- Kissht Appoints Sachin Tendulkar as Brand Ambassador for 'Loans Without Any Hiccups' Campaign (1 Sept 2026 · Economy & Finance)Kissht, an RBI registered NBFC, has launched its new brand campaign 'Loans Without Any Hiccups,' featuring Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar as its brand ambassador. The campaign aims to enhance Kissht's brand…
August 2026
- Japan’s Yuko Keicho Appointed World Bank Group VP & Auditor General (29 Aug 2026 · International Affairs)In August 2026, the World Bank Group appointed Yuko Keicho of Japan as its Vice President and Auditor General. With over 30 years of experience, including previous senior roles at the World Bank Group and as Auditor…
- Somanath Panicker Appointed to RBI Central Board; Anand Mahindra Re-appointed (22 Aug 2026 · National Affairs)In August 2026, the Government of India appointed former ISRO Chairman Somanath Sreedhara Panicker and re appointed Anand Gopal Mahindra, Chairman of the Mahindra Group, as Part time, Non official Directors on the…
- Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir Elected 23rd President of Bangladesh (22 Aug 2026 · International Affairs)In August 2026, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, a senior leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), was elected as the 23rd President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh for a 5 year term. He secured 255 votes…
- Dr. Eluri Sreedhar Appointed Honorary Advisor to BRICS CCI (21 Aug 2026 · National Affairs)In August 2026, Dr. Eluri Sreedhar, a renowned educator and technocrat, was appointed as an Honorary Advisor to the Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BRICS CCI). Sameep Shastri,…
- Shabnam Sinha Appointed as Chairperson of Airtel Payments Bank (19 Aug 2026 · National Affairs)In August 2026, Shabnam Sinha was appointed as the Chairperson of Airtel Payments Bank Limited for a three year term, effective from October 1, 2026. Her appointment received formal approval from the Reserve Bank of…
- Air India Appoints Tewolde Gebremariam as New CEO & MD (7 Aug 2026 · National Affairs)In August 2026, Air India announced the appointment of Tewolde Gebremariam, former CEO of Ethiopian Airlines Group, as its new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director (CEO & MD). He succeeds Campbell Wilson, who…
- RBI Appoints Monisha Chakraborty as ED for Forex and Financial Markets (5 Aug 2026 · Economy & Finance)In August 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) appointed Monisha Chakraborty as an Executive Director (ED), effective from August 3, 2026. In her new role, she will oversee the Foreign Exchange Department (FED) and…
- AS Rajeev Appointed Acting Central Vigilance Commissioner (5 Aug 2026 · National Affairs)In August 2026, A S Rajeev, a Vigilance Commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), assumed charge as the Acting Central Vigilance Commissioner, effective from August 3, 2026. He succeeds Praveen Kumar…
- Pacific Island Nation Nauru Renamed as Republic of Naoero (5 Aug 2026 · International Affairs)In August 2026, the Pacific Island country of Nauru officially changed its name to the Republic of Naoero. This change aims to reflect its traditional identity, national language, and cultural heritage, as approved by…
- Varsha Ashok Aglawe Appointed First Woman Director General of GSI (3 Aug 2026 · National Affairs)Varsha Ashok Aglawe has been appointed as the 54th Director General (DG) of the Geological Survey of India (GSI), becoming the first woman to lead the 176 year old organization. She took charge on July 31, 2026, and…
July 2026
- Satya Pal Kumar Appointed Director of Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) (30 Jul 2026 · National Affairs)In July 2026, Satya Pal Kumar, a 2005 batch IRS officer, was appointed as the Director of the Financial Intelligence Unit India (FIU IND) by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC). He succeeds Pankaj Kumar…
- Centre appoints senior IAS officer Anurag Jain as NITI Aayog CEO (24 Jul 2026 · National Affairs)In July 2026, the Government of India appointed senior IAS officer Anurag Jain as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NITI Aayog. Approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), he succeeds Nidhi…
- Senegal’s President Bassirou Faye Elected As New Chairman Of ECOWAS (22 Jul 2026 · International Affairs)In July 2026, Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye, President of Senegal, was elected as the new Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) during its 69th Ordinary Session in Freetown, Sierra Leone.…
- Andy Burnham Takes Charge as UK’s New Prime Minister (22 Jul 2026 · International Affairs)In July 2026, Andy Burnham became the 59th Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, succeeding Keir Starmer. He was invited by King Charles III to form a new government after securing approximately 55% of the vote in the…
- NSA Ajit Doval Selected for Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026 (22 Jul 2026 · Awards & Honors)In July 2026, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval was selected for the Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026 by the Lokmanya Tilak Trust. He will receive the award on August 1, 2026, in Pune, Maharashtra, in…
- MoR Appoints Rahul Himalian as Additional CMD of IRCTC (21 Jul 2026 · National Affairs)The Ministry of Railways (MoR) appointed Rahul Himalian, Director (Tourism & Marketing) of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC), as the additional Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of IRCTC.…
- Policybazaar Appoints Amitabh Bachchan as Brand Ambassador for Insurance Awareness (18 Jul 2026 · Economy & Finance)Policybazaar, India’s online insurance marketplace, has appointed veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan as its Brand Ambassador. He will lead the nationwide 'Parivaar Sabse Pehle' (Family Comes First) campaign, aimed at…
- Mindaugas Sinkevicius Sworn in as Lithuania’s New Prime Minister (18 Jul 2026 · International Affairs)Mindaugas Sinkevicius, leader of the Lithuanian Social Democratic Party (LSDP), was sworn in as the 20th Prime Minister of Lithuania. This follows the Lithuanian Parliament's (Seimas) approval of his party’s government…
- Ukraine’s Parliament appoints Serhii Koretskyi as Prime Minister (17 Jul 2026 · International Affairs)On July 16, 2026, Ukraine’s Parliament (Verkhovna Rada) approved the appointment of Serhii Koretskyi as the country’s Prime Minister, succeeding Yulia Svyrydenko. Koretskyi, previously CEO of Naftogaz, secured 289…
- Lakhanpur, J&K, Selected for PM SVANidhi Street Food Hub Initiative (14 Jul 2026 · National Affairs)In July 2026, Lakhanpur in Kathua district, Jammu & Kashmir, was chosen for the Street Food Hub development under the PM SVANidhi initiative by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. This project aims to establish…
- RBI Appoints Muralidhar Pai as MD & CEO of South Indian Bank (9 Jul 2026 · Economy & Finance)The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the appointment of Mahesh Muralidhar Pai as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of South Indian Bank (SIB) for a three year term, effective October 1, 2026. He…
- NPCI's Dilip Asbe Appointed to SWIFT Global Supervisory Board (8 Jul 2026 · Economy & Finance)Dilip Asbe, the Managing Director and CEO of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has been appointed to the Supervisory Board of the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) in…