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Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has recommended Justice B.R. Gavai as his successor. Justice Gavai is likely to be sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India on May 14, 2025.

The position of Chairman, ITDC has been vacant since March 2024. Dr. Sambit Patra held the post until then. A Joint Secretary from the Ministry of Tourism is holding the additional charge of MD, with a further extension granted for six months from October 11, 2024.

Chinmay P. Gotmare, IAS (AM:2009) has been empanelled for Joint Secretary or equivalent posts at the Centre.

Ms. L.S. Changsan, IAS (AM:1994) has been given additional charge as CEO, National Health Authority for one year.

Sanjay Hazari, General Manager, Munitions India Limited has been appointed CMD of the company.

Sachidananda Maharana, Chief General Manager, Oil India Limited has been appointed as Director (Finance), Numaligarh Refinery Limited till superannuation on 31.12.2027.

Ankur Baruah, Executive Director, Oil India Limited has been appointed as Director (Human Resources), OIL till superannuation on 29.02.2028.

Suprakash Adhikari, Executive Director, NHPC Limited has been appointed as Director (Technical) in NHPC till 31.08.2028.

In Bihar, IAS Harjot Kaur has been moved to the Forest & Environment Department. IAS Safina A N is the new Magadh Commissioner. IAS Prem Singh Meena and IAS Bandana Preyasi have also been transferred. IAS Mihir Kumar Singh and IAS Kundan Kumar have received additional roles.

At least three top executives may step down in the coming months at IndusInd Bank amid ongoing challenges.

IAS officers of the 2023 batch called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The President emphasized that their developmental work would contribute to national goals and urged them to balance their rights with responsibilities.

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian responded to U.S. tariff claims, stating the tariff war was initiated by the U.S. and asked for specific figures.

With a 33.39% year-on-year growth in AI talent hiring, India ranked first globally in 2024, reflecting the country’s digital strength and skilled workforce.

DFCCIL welcomed Anurag Sharma as Director/Infrastructure. A 1994 batch officer of the Indian Engineering Services, he has played a key role in major railway and infrastructure projects.

A CBI Court has sentenced two accused, including a former NHAI Project Director, to 4 years’ rigorous imprisonment with a total fine of Rs. 40,000 in a bribery case.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will address the CRPF Day Parade 2025 at CRPF Camp, Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh on April 17, 2025.

The Oil Ministry has signed contracts with ONGC and Oil India for 20 out of 28 blocks under the Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP) ninth bidding round.

MECON congratulated NSL, Nagarnar for the record-breaking production in all major units of its 3.0 Mtpa integrated steel plant on April 13–14, 2025. MECON is serving as the prime consultant for the project.

The first course on Custom Documentation under the Vadhvan Port Skilling Program was launched in collaboration with BCBA IND. The course aims to train candidates from Palghar and nearby areas in customs and logistics.

Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan felicitated four Armed Forces personnel at the MacGregor Memorial Medal Award Ceremony at USI, New Delhi. The medal, instituted in 1888, honors contributions in military reconnaissance and adventure.

National Technical Textile Mission (NTTM), under the Ministry of Textiles, is supporting a project for the development of specialized firefighting suits by NITRA in collaboration with M/s System 5S Pvt Ltd.

BBC Media Action launched a unique business card under its Invaluable initiative, aiming to promote recycling and acknowledge contributions to the waste value chain.