Current Affairs

Rajendra Darda

Karan Rajendra Darda of Lokmat was elected president of The Indian Newspaper Society (INS) for 2026-27 at the organisations 87th annual general meeting held in New Delhi on 7 September 2026.

Bhagwat Prasad Makwana

Bhagwat Prasad Makwana was appointed as the Chairperson of the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK) on 6 September 2026. The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, has made the appointment of the commission.

BJP Rajya Sabha MP Dinesh Sharma

BJP Rajya Sabha MP Dinesh Sharma has been appointed Lt Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands on 5 September 2026. President Droupadi Murmu approved the appointment, with the new assignment taking effect from the date Sharma assumes charge.

Joheirry Mola

Joheirry Mola Dominguez from the Dominican Republic won the 73rd edition of the international beauty pageant in Nha Trang, Vietnam, on 5 September 2026. She emerged victorious after competing against contestants from 110 countries.

Anil Chakravarthy

Adobes Board of Directors has named Anil Chakravarthy as the companys next president and chief executive officer.

Mohit Jain

Mohit Jain, chief operating officer, publishing, and board member of Bennett, Coleman Co (BCCL), has been unanimously elected chairman of the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) for 2026-27.

Jeetendra Mishra

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on 2 September 2026 appointed retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra as its first chief executive officer

Shakti Sharma

Air Vice Marshal Shakti Sharma has become the first woman officer (non-medical) in the Indian defence forces to attain the rank of Air Vice Marshal (or equivalent).