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Jun 2023

Nov 06, 2023

Rohit Rishi Appointed As Executive Director At Bank Of Maharashtra

Rohit Rishi has assumed the position of Executive Director at the Bank of Maharashtra.
The appointment is for a tenure of three years, starting from November 1, 2023 in place of Shri A.B. Vijayakumar. His extensive experience, academic qualifications, and professional acumen make him a valuable addition to the bank's leadership team.
Rohit Rishi has taken on the role of Executive Director at the Bank of Maharashtra, succeeding Shri A.B.
Vijayakumar. His appointment spans a three-year term, beginning on November 1, 2023.

Time Magazine Features Sheikh Hasina

TIME has featured Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who, at 76 years old, is the longest-serving female head of government in Bangladesh's history, in its recent cover story.
At 76 years old, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has earned a prominent place in global politics.
In a Time cover story, she was hailed as a political phenomenon who has played a pivotal role in guiding Bangladesh's growth from a rustic jute producer to the Asia-Pacific's fastest-expanding economy over the past decade.

Nov 04, 2023

Deepesh Nanda Appointed As CEO & MD Of Tata Power Renewable Energy

Tata Power, one of India's leading integrated power companies, announced a significant leadership change as it appointed Deepesh Nanda as the President-Renewables and the CEO & MD of its subsidiary, Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL).
This move, effective from November 1, 2023, marks a strategic step in Tata Power's journey towards becoming a dominant force in the renewable energy sector.

Renowned Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur to Chair International Jury Panel at IFFI

The prestigious International Film Festival of India (IFFI), an annual cinematic extravaganza, is gearing up for its 54th edition, set to unfold in the picturesque state of Goa from November 20 to November 28, 2023.
As one of the largest celebrations of global cinema in South Asia, IFFI is a hotbed of artistic brilliance, drawing thousands of cinema enthusiasts and top talents from the international film industry.

Richest Man in India 2023 By 3rd November 2023

India ranks third in the world for the number of billionaires, with approximately 167 individuals holding this prestigious status.
Mukesh Ambani has consistently maintained his position as the richest man in India for 14 years in a row, with other notable billionaires like Gautam Adani, Syrus Poonawalla and Shiv Nadar following closely in the wealth rankings.

Nov 03, 2023

David Willey to retire from international cricket after World Cup 2023

The 33-year-old made his debut for England in 2015 and since then he has earned 70 ODI caps and 43 in T20Is.
England all-rounder David Willey has announced that he will retire from international cricket at the end of the ODI World Cup
He amassed 627 runs in the 50-over format and scalped 94 wickets at an average of 30.3 and an economy of 5.57.
In T20I he struck 226 runs and picked up 51 wickets at an average of 23.1 and an economy of 8.18.

Koppu Sadashiv Murthy takes charge as CMD of BHEL

Koppu Sadashiv Murthy has been appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL).
Prior to this, Koppu Sadashiv Murthy was the Executive Director of the Corporate Operations Management group at BHEL, and also simultaneously held additional charge of Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Pumps and Compressors Limited (BPCL).
An Electrical Engineering graduate from Bhopal University with an MBA in Finance, Koppu Sadashiv Murthy joined BHEL in 1989 at its Jhansi manufacturing unit.
During his 34 years of years of wide-ranging and hands-on experience in BHEL's Corporate Office and in various manufacturing units such as Hyderabad, Bhopal, Jhansi, and Varanasi, Murthy has developed a comprehensive set of competencies in strategic, operational, project and commercial management.

Nov 02, 2023

RBI appoints Manoranjan Mishra as Executive Director effective from Nov 1

- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday announced the appointment of Manoranjan Mishra as Executive Director (ED) with effect from November 1, 2023.
- As the ED he will be looking after the Enforcement Directorate, Risk Monitoring Department and Department of External Investments & Operations.
- Before taking charge as the Executive Director, he was the Chief General Manager in the Department of Regulation of RBI. He has over three decades of experience in RBI after working across departments including regulations of banking and NBFC, supervision of banks and currency management. He has served as a member in several Working Groups at the national and international levels contributing to formulation of regulatory/ supervisory policies.

Justice Rajendra Menon re-appointed as Chairman of Armed Forces Tribunal

Justice Menon will serve as Chairman of the Tribunal till he attains the age of 70 years on June 6, 2027.
Former Delhi High Court Chief Justice Rajendra Menon has been re-appointed as Chairman of the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) for four years.
The former judge was first recommended to the post in 2019 and served for four years.
Justice Menon was elevated as an additional judge of the Madhya Pradesh High Court on April 1, 2002.
Zydus acquires UK's LiqMeds Grp for 68m
Homegrown pharma major Zydus Lifesciences Limited on Tuesday announced it has acquired UK-based LiqMeds Group of companies. The acquisition has been made through Zydus' wholly-owned subsidiary, Zydus Pharmaceuticals UK Limited, the company said in its stock exchange filing. LiqMeds has capabilities and specialisation in development, manufacturing and supply of oral liquid products for global markets, which it currently commercialises through its partners.

Oct 31, 2023

Air Marshal P. K. Barbora, Former IAF Vice-chief Passes Away

Former IAF vice-chief, Air Marshal P.K. Barbora (Retd), known for calling a spade a spade, passed away at the Army Research and Referral Hospital.
Air Marshal Barbora (Retd) is regarded within the Indian Air Force (IAF) as the force behind the reactivation of the Daulat Beg Oldi (DBO) airstrip in 2008, after over four decades of closure, at a time when the government and the IAF itself were sceptical.
Barbora was heading the Western Air Command (WAC) at the time. DBO, the highest airfield in the world, is an Advanced Landing Ground close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China, east of Siachen. He had also activated the Fuk Che Advanced Landing Ground.
Born in Shillong, Air Marshal Barbora was the first officer from the Northeast to reach such a high post in the armed forces.

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