Nidhu Saxena Appointed as MD & CEO of Bank of Maharashtra.

The Ministry of Finance on March 27, appointed Nidhu Saxena as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Maharashtra. Saxena is currently Executive Director of Union Bank of India, he will be replacing AS Rajeev upon his selection as Vigilance Commissioner in CVC.

Mariam Mammen Mathew has been designated as the chairperson of the Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA).

Mariam Mammen Mathew has been designated as the chairperson of the Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) for a tenure of two years, effective April 1, 2024. She takes over from Tanmay Maheshwari. She succeeds Tanmay Maheshwari, Managing Director of Amar Ujala.

Ashwani Kumar, Partner at Victor Forgings in Jalandhar, has been unanimously elected as the new President of the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO).

Ashwani Kumar is a well-known business entrepreneur and exporter from Jalandhar, Punjab, representing the engineering sector. He has held key positions in various organizations, including: Chairman (Northern Region) and Member of the Managing Committee at FIEO Member of the Governing Body of NIT, Jalandhar Convenor of Hand Tools Panel (Pan India) and Deputy Regional Chairman (Northern Region) at EEPC India.

Dr. Uma Rele, the esteemed Principal of Nalanda Nritya Kala Mahavidyalaya in Mumbai, has been conferred with the prestigious Maharashtra Gaurav Award.

Dr. Uma Rele’s journey in the world of dance is marked by dedication, excellence, and unwavering passion. After completing her B.A. Hons. in Economics & Political Science, her love for Bharata Natyam led her to pursue a Masters at Nalanda Nritya Kala Mahavidyalaya with distinction. In 2001, she achieved another milestone by completing her doctoral research on ‘Nayikas, heroines of Indian Classical Dance’, showcasing her profound understanding and expertise in the field.

UAE’s Masdar to Host World Future Energy Summit.

Masdar, the UAE’s prominent clean energy company, is set to host the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) from April 16 to 18 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). This summit serves as a pivotal global event focusing on future energy, clean technology, and sustainability, featuring various discussions, forums, and activations. The Masdar Pavilion at WFES will act as a hub for innovation, collaboration and knowledge sharing, with its theatre featuring an engaging programme of panels and presentations, including forums by Masdar’s global strategic initiatives, Y4S (Youth 4 Sustainability) and WiSER (Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy).

El-Sisi sworn in for third term as Egyptian president.

Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has been sworn in before parliament for his third term as Egyptian president. El-Sisi’s oathtaking on Tuesday marked what should be his final six-year stretch as leader of the Arab world’s most populous country, unless he again ushers through a constitutional amendment prolonging his tenure. Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, 69, has commenced his third term as the leader of the nation, extending his tenure until 2030. Amidst battling economic challenges, Sisi vows to prioritize national interests and fulfill the aspirations of the Egyptian people for a modern, democratic state.

Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) Launches India’s First Privately-Built Sub-Metre Resolution Surveillance Satellite.

Tata Advanced Systems Limited on Monday announced the "successful deployment" into space of its sub-metre optical satellite that was assembled and tested in India. "TSAT-1A will deliver high-resolution optical satellite images with increased collection capacity, dynamic range, and low-latency delivery through its multispectral and hyperspectral capabilities," the company said.

Sushil Sharma Appointed CMD of SJVN Limited

The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) panel has recommended Sushil Sharma for the position of Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of SJVN Limited. This decision was made during the panel’s meeting on April 8th. Sharma, currently serving as Director (Projects) within the organization, emerged as the frontrunner from a pool of nine candidates interviewed by the PESB selection panel.

Rohit Sharma Achieves Historic Milestone, Becomes First Indian to Hit 500 T20 Sixes.

Former MI captain Rohit Sharma became the first Indian player to reach the milestone of 500 sixes in T20 cricket. Rohit, whose tally stood at 497 sixes before the match, slammed Jadeja for a maximum through the leg side in the 11th over of the match to reach this rare milestone. With this remarkable feat, Rohit Sharma has joined an elite group of T20 cricketers who have crossed the 500-six mark. The highest number of sixes in T20 cricket is held by the legendary West Indies batter Chris Gayle, followed by fellow West Indian all-rounder Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell, and Colin Munro. Rohit’s achievement as the first Indian to reach this milestone is a testament to his consistent and destructive batting performances over the year