Rohit Jain Named RBI Deputy Governor
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved Rohit Jain, an RBI Executive Director, as the new RBI Deputy Governor for a three-year term beginning in 2026, after nearly 30 years at the central bank.
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The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved Rohit Jain, an RBI Executive Director, as the new RBI Deputy Governor for a three-year term beginning in 2026, after nearly 30 years at the central bank.
Ramakrishnan Chander took over as Managing Director of the Life Insurance Corporation of India, having earlier served as LIC's Executive Director and Chief Investment Officer.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar assumed the chairship of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) at Stockholm - the first time India chaired the 35-member body.
Formerly CMD of Northern Coalfields, B. Sairam became Chairman-cum-Managing Director of Coal India Limited, succeeding P.M. Prasad.
Retired IAS officer Raj Kumar Goyal was sworn in as Chief Information Commissioner by President Murmu, along with new Information Commissioners, restoring the Central Information Commission to full strength.