GSK Velu reappointed as FICCI TN unit chairman for 2024
Chennai, Mar 7 (PTI) chairman and Managing Director of Trivitron Group of Companies GSK Velu was re-appointed as head of industry body FICCI’s Tamil Nadu unit for the year 2024. Velu, also the chairman of city-based Neuberg Diagnostics, is a director and shareholder of healthcare major Kauvery Hospital group. Meanwhile, Swathy Rohit, Founder and CEO […] Key Points
ThePrintRajasthan: Woman councillor throws slipper at Merta civic body chairman during meet
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India TodayAmbani, Adani, Birla among India Inc's bigwigs setting sail for Ayodhya's D-Day
Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani, Aditya Birla Group chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla, Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran and Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani are among India's top business leaders who will be seen at the ceremony with a guest list of more than 10,000. The captains of Indian industry will join the scrum of VVIP arrivals at the small temple town, which will also see achievers from the world of entertainment, sport, politics, faith, public life and the arts. Key Points
Economic TimesIndia extends tenure of SBI chairman until August 2024 -sources
India has extended the tenure of the chairman of the State Bank of India (SBI) (SBI.NS), the country's largest lender, until August next year, two government sources said. Key Points
Reuters10 Inspirational Quotes by Ratan Tata on Leadership and Innovation
Ratan Naval Tata is an Indian industrialist, philanthropist and former chairman of Tata Sons. He was a chairman of the Tata Group from 1990 to 2012, and interim chairman from October 2016 through February 2017. Key Points
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Administrative powers rest with Speaker and Chairman: Narwekar
This is a specific provision. At such a time, the entire work of the board is done by the existing speaker or chairman." Key Points
The Indian ExpressCris Abrego elected chairman of Television Academy, succeeds Frank Scherma
Cris Abrego has officially secured the highest position at the Television Academy. The prominent reality producer was chosen by the Board of Governors to serve as its chairman for a two-year term starting on January 1, 2024. He takes over from Frank Scherma, who became ineligible for re-election after completing two terms as chairman. Key Points
Economic TimesFormer Railway Board Chief Anil Lahoti appointed TRAI Chairman
New Delhi, Jan 30 (PTI) Former Railway Board Chief Anil Kumar Lahoti has been appointed as the chairman of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). The top position at TRAI fell vacant after the tenure of former chairman PD Vaghela ended about four months back. “The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the […] Key Points
ThePrintBill Kenwright: Everton chairman and theatre producer dies. Everything you should know about him
Bill Kenwright was the chairman of Everton since 1989, but he is also known for his portrayal of Gordon Clegg in 'Coronation Street' between 1968 and 2012. He was awarded a CBE for his services to film and theatre in 2001. Know about him in detail. Key Points
Economic TimesJammin' in Jamnagar: Business, tech elite to descend for wedding of Anant Ambani & Radhika Merchant
The list of international guests expected to attend the pre-wedding celebrations in Jamnagar in early March reads like a veritable who's who of the global business elite. It includes Microsoft founder Bill Gates, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, Blackstone chairman Stephen Schwarzman, Disney CEO Bob Iger, Ivanka Trump and many more. Key Points
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‘Theatrics’: Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day after spat between chair, Derek O'Brien
Rajya Sabha adjourned after chairman Jagdeep Dhankar had a spat with TMC leader Derek O'Brien over non-admission of notices by opposition members. Opposition parties allege the government is ‘subverting’ Parliamentary traditions. Key Points
mintMcDonald's names its CEO as new board chairman, taps Kimberly-Clark exec as independent director
International Business News: Chris Kempczinski will become chairman of McDonald’s, succeeding Enrique Hernandez Jr. Jim Skinner, a previous CEO, also held the chairman position. K Key Points
Times Of IndiaNarayan Sheshadri appointed IDRCL chair, incumbent Diwakar Gupta to head NARCL
Narayan Seshadri, former KPMG managing partner, is set to become the chairman of India Debt Resolution Co Ltd (IDRCL), the government-backed bad bank's agent, following approval from the company's board. Seshadri, a financial sector veteran with expertise in reviving distressed companies, will take over immediately. Key Points
Economic TimesSpain's Unicaja to start search for new chairman in revamp
Spain's Unicaja (UNI.MC) on Friday said it would start searching for a new non-executive chairman to replace Manuel Azuaga as part of the bank's plan to revamp its corporate governance structure. Key Points
ReutersNarayana Health to set up Rs 1,000-cr super speciality hospital in Kolkata
Kolkata, Nov 21 (PTI) Narayana Health is planning to set up a 1,000-bed super speciality hospital in Kolkata in the next two years, its chairman Devi Prasad Shetty said on Tuesday. Shetty, a renowned cardiac surgeon, said Narayana Health has earmarked Rs 1,000 crore for the project. “It is my dream to come up with […] Key Points
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Govt declares TRIFED MD's suspension null and void
The Union Tribal Affairs Ministry has declared the suspension of the managing director of TRIFED as null and void . The ministry stated that Geetanjali Gupta, an additional secretary level officer, was appointed to the post by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet. The suspension order by Ramsinh Rathwa, the chairman of TRIFED, was issued due to conflicts between him and Gupta. The chairman, being a non-officio member, lacks the authority to make such decisions. This comes after two RSS-affiliated organizations sought action against TRIFED for identifying them as political bodies. Key Points
Economic TimesSri Balaji Institute of Oncology will be operational by December, says TTD Chairman
The Sri Balaji Institute of Oncology (BIO), which is being set up on the campus of Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS University), will be operational by December, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) chairman Y.V. Subba Reddy has said. Key Points
The HinduTharoor, Moitra criticise showcause notice to Brittas
In a separate tweet, Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra said, “This is hilarious! RS chairman asks @JohnBrittas to explain his criticism of Hon’ble @AmitShah. Am waiting to be called upon to explain my many criticisms forthwith…. Long live the banana republic.” Key Points
The Indian ExpressAnant Goenka made vice chairman of RPG Group
India Business News: Anant Goenka has been appointed as the vice chairman of the USD 4.4 billion RPG Group. He will continue to serve as the vice chairman of Ceat and Zens Key Points
Times Of IndiaRatan Tata says he has nothing to do with crypto, don't believe rumours of cryptocurrency investment
Tata Group chairman on Tuesday said that he has no associations with cryptocurrency of any form. Tata issued the statement amid reports on his investments in cryptocurrency. Key Points
India Today
Former NITI Aayog VC Arvind Panagariya to head Finance Commission
Arvind Panagariya, former vice chairman of the NITI Aayog, has been appointed as the chairman of the Finance Commission in India. Panagariya, an economics professor at Columbia University, was appointed to the policy think tank in 2015 and has held positions with the World Bank, IMF, and WTO. The Finance Commission will make recommendations for five years starting April 1, 2026. Key Points
Economic TimesChina Evergrande chairman under scrutiny on suspicion of illegal crimes
China Evergrande Group (3333.HK) said on Thursday authorities have informed the embattled property developer that its chairman Hui Ka Yan has been subject to mandatory measures in accordance with the law due to suspicion of illegal crimes. Key Points
ReutersGovt considers raising retirement age for PSU bank chiefs by 2 years
The Indian government is considering extending the retirement age of managing directors and CEOs of public sector banks by two years. Currently, the retirement age for heads of public sector banks, except for the SBI, is 60 years, but this could be increased to 62. The retirement age for the SBI chairman may also increase to 65 from 63. Key Points
Economic TimesU.S. senators write to Zuckerberg after report on Instagram algorithm
U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee chairman Dick Durbin and ranking Republican member Lindsey Graham said on Friday they wrote to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg regarding reports that Instagram's algorithm facilitates child sexual abuse material. Key Points
Reuters10 Quotes by Shiv Nadar on Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Shiv Nadar is an Indian billionaire industrialist and philanthropist. He is the founder and chairman emeritus of HCL Technologies and the Shiv Nadar Foundation. Key Points
Times of India
10 Quotes by Mukesh Ambani on Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Indian billionaire Mukesh Dhirubhai Ambani is the heir to the Reliance Industries empire. He is the chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries and the eldest son of Dhirubhai Ambani. Key Points
Times of India10 Bold Quotes by Elon Musk on Entrepreneurship and Technology
Elon Musk is an American business tycoon, engineer, and inventor. He is the co-founder and CEO of SpaceX, product architect and CEO of Tesla, Inc., and chairman of Neuralink. Key Points
Times of IndiaDeepak Mohanty is new PFRDA chief
New Delhi: The government has appointed Deepak Mohanty as chairman of Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA). He replaced Supratim Bandyopadhyay, whose term ended in January. Prior to this, Mohanty, a former executive director of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), served as a member Key Points
The Tribune IndiaBoat elevates Vivek Gambhir as Chairman; co-founder Sameer Mehta named as CEO and MD
Boat said it has elevated CEO Vivek Gambhir to chairman of the company. Boat co-founder Sameer Mehta will take on the role of CEO and Managing Director. Key Points
FinancialexpressRajya Sabha faces washout on third consecutive day after disruptions
The Rajya Sabha was adjourned four times on Monday as the opposition refused to allow work to proceed due to grievances over the suspension of AAP leader Sanjay Singh and a lack of an address by Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding ethnic violence in Manipur. The opposition called for Singh's suspension to be rescinded, and the government said it had no objections to discussing the Manipur issue. Key Points
Economic Times
SBI chief Dinesh Khara likely to get extension as govt mulls relaxing retirement age of PSB heads, MDs
State Bank of India chairman Dinesh Khara is likely to get an extension as the government is considering relaxing the retirement age of chiefs of all public sector banks and LIC. The proposal before the government also includes hiking the retirement age limit of managing directors of public sector banks (PSBs) to 62 years, from the current 60 years, a senior government official said on Saturday. Key Points
Economic TimesRajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar accuses Derek O'Brien of indulging in 'theatrics' in House to gain p
This has become your habit. You are doing this as part of a strategy. You think you will enjoy publicity outside. You ravaged this House. Sit down, the chairman told O'Brien. Are you here for dramatics, theatrics, is it your oath... such outsmarting never pays...Here is a member who is here for personal publicity. I take strong note of this, a visibly upset Dhankhar said. Key Points
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