“SPORTS”

Pankaj Advani Wins Maiden National 9-Ball Pool Championship Title in Ludhiana

Pankaj Advani won his maiden National 9-ball pool championship title held in Ludhiana. The multiple-time world champion defeated Nitin Sharma of Chandigarh in the final

“APPOINTMENTS”

Mongolia Gets New Prime Minister Amid Political Turmoil: Uchral Nyam-Osor Takes Charge

Mongolian parliament has appointed the Uchral Nyam-Osor as the country’ new Prime Minister. With this appointment it is the leadership change in span of just nine months. This decision comes after the resignation of the outgoing PM Zandanshatar Gombojav amid the rising political tensions and the legislative gridlock. Uchral have secured strong parliamentary backing and as 88 out of 107 lawmakers voties in his favor.

Dr Thomas Pucadyil Appointed Director of BRIC-NCCS, Pune

Dr Thomas Pucadyil has been appointed as the Director of BRIC-NCCS (Biotechnology Research Innovation Council–National Centre for Cell Science), Pune. He is currently a Professor at IISER Pune and is known for his research on membrane integrity-disrupting proteins in cells. He is a recipient of the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize (2018) and is a Fellow of the Indian National Science Academy and Indian Academy of Sciences.

POWERGRID Appoints Burra Vamsi Rama Mohan as New CMD (Effective 01.04.26)

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited appointed Burra Vamsi Rama Mohan as its new Chairman & Managing Director (CMD), effective April 1, 2026. He will serve as CMD till July 31, 2030 (superannuation), and earlier served as Director (Projects) at POWERGRID. He replaced Ravindra Kumar Tyagi.

Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth Appointed as Vice Chief of Army Staff

Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth has taken charge as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff; he earlier led the Southern Command during Operation Sindoor. He has succeeded Pushpendra Pal Singh as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff.

Willie Walsh Appointed as New CEO of IndiGo

IndiGo has appointed William Walsh (Willie) as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He succeeds Pieter Elbers, who has stepped down from the position. Walsh is currently serving as the Director General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

 “NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS”

Raja Ravi Varma Painting Breaks Records and Became Most Expensive Ever in India

History created by for the Indian Art as the Yashoda and Krishna by the Raja Ravi Varma has become the most expensive painting which was ever sold in India. This masterpiece of the painting grabbed the record-breaking ₹167.20 crore at an auction in Mumbai and with this it has set the new benchmark for Indian artworks worldwide. This sale not just highlights of Varma’ work but also showcasing the recognition of India’s rich artistic heritage.