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CFO Fernandez to replace Schumacher as Unilever CEO, Srinivas Phatak to be acting CFO

CFO Fernandez to replace Schumacher as Unilever CEO, Srinivas Phatak to be acting CFO

Global FMCG giant Unilever announced on Tuesday that Hein Schumacher is stepping down as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Fernando Fernandez will be appointed to replace him in the top job with effect from March 1, 2025.

"A thorough internal and external search process is being initiated to appoint a permanent CFO. From 1 March 2025, Srinivas Phatak, currently Unilever’s Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Group Controller, will become acting CFO. Srinivas has served in global and local senior finance, strategy and supply chain roles including a successful term as CFO of Hindustan Unilever Limited. Srinivas’ leadership qualities and his broad experience will enable him to partner Fernando in successfully executing Unilever’s strategy," Unilever said in a statement.

Schumacher has decided to quit as a Board Director as well on March 1, 2025, by mutual agreement, and will leave the company on May 31, 2025, Unilever said.

'Devara: Part 1' starring NTR Jr to release in Japan on March 28

'Devara: Part 1' starring NTR Jr to release in Japan on March 28

The pan-India film ‘Devara: Part 1’ starring NTR Jr is gearing up for its release in Japan on March 28.

As a part of the promotions, NTR Jr is busy with the media rounds in the land of the rising sun. He will also travel to Japan on March 22 for promotions. For NTR Jr, Japan has always been a land of love and admiration. His film ‘RRR;, directed by SS Rajamouli, became a cultural sensation there, winning hearts with its breathtaking action and larger-than-life drama.

His fans in Japan have long revered his performances, with ‘Student No. 1’ being a massive success in the region. Now, with ‘Devara: Part 1’, they are set to witness yet another cinematic spectacle headlined by their beloved star.

IT Department organizes Mega Blood Donation Camp

IT Department organizes Mega Blood Donation Camp

The Income Tax Department, Chandigarh organized a Mega Blood Donation Camp on 21st February, 2025. DGIT (Inv.), NWR Monika Bhatia inaugurated the camp as the Chief Guest. It was organised in collaboration with and on the Campus of GGDSD College, sector- 32, Chandigarh at recreation Hall of the college.

This event is organized under the agies of worthy Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (NWR) Amrapalli Das and the able guidance of Shalini Bhargav Kaushal, Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-1, Chandigarh .

The Chief Guest set a remarkable tone of the event as a leader who leads by example by donating blood herself on the spot. Her rousing speech, filled with real-life anecdotes of the benefits of blood donation, motivated one and all. She also interacted with the donors, which included members of Aaykar Pariwar as well as college students. The donors were felicitated by a certificate and a customised mug with the departmental logo. They were also provided with healthy refreshments post donation. A team of doctors from PGI, Chandigarh was responsible for collecting the blood after thorough testing. The camp achieved great success as-about 150 units of blood has been donated.

The Chief Guest , Guests of Honour and other officers were also felicitated by the college management.

Women groups in Telangana to be allotted a petrol pump in every district

Women groups in Telangana to be allotted a petrol pump in every district

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday announced that women's self-help groups will be allotted land for setting up one petrol pump in every district.

Inaugurating the first petrol pump set up by the Zilla Mahila Samaikhya in Narayanpet district, the Chief Minister said it was a delightful moment that a women's group has set up a petrol pump for the first time in the country.

He stated that initially, the government would make arrangements for women groups to set up one petrol pump in each district on government land. Later, steps will be taken for one petrol pump in each Assembly constituency.

He claimed that the ‘people’s government’ accorded top priority to the welfare and development of women. "Self-help groups have been revived soon after the people's government assumed power in the state. As many as 67 lakh women members are part of the self-help groups. The government's main objective is to promote one crore women millionaires in Telangana. Women are being encouraged in all fields," he said.

The Chief Minister mentioned that women groups are already the owners of 600 buses in Road Transport Corporation. The government is also providing opportunities for women to set up 1,000 MW solar power plants. Women self-help groups are being allowed to set up stalls at Shilparamam to sell products manufactured by them.

Making layout plans for schemes, says Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

Making layout plans for schemes, says Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

Reiterating the Delhi government’s resolve to fulfill commitments made to the public, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday said that she has started seeking status reports from all departments and preparing layout plans for welfare schemes.

“You will get to know about the outcomes soon,” she told mediapersons as she stepped out of her office at the Delhi Secretariat.

Earlier in the day, she met President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar.

Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor attend their first family wedding together since the stabbing incident

Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor attend their first family wedding together since the stabbing incident

B-town’s most loved couple, Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan, attended their first family wedding together since the infamous stabbing incident.

On Friday, the couple made a stylish appearance at Aadar Jain and Alekha Advani’s grand wedding in Mumbai. In a video that has surfaced online, Saif and Bebo can be seen happily posing together for the shutterbugs. While Kareena looked stunning in an orange-colored saree, Saif complimented her in a black Pathani suit. The duo could be seen flaunting radiant smiles as they struck candid poses for the photographers.

To note, Saif Ali Khan, who had skipped family events, including the Roka ceremony, made his appearance today at the wedding.

Champions Trophy: Players to watch out for in the highly anticipated India-Pakistan clash

Champions Trophy: Players to watch out for in the highly anticipated India-Pakistan clash

The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy will hit a crescendo over its first weekend. As Australia take on England in Lahore on Saturday, the eyes and chatter of cricket fans worldwide will be on the highly-anticipated India-Pakistan game happening in the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.

It will be the day when TV and streaming figures around the world will fly faster than a rocket sent into spaceship when Rohit Sharma & Co square off against the Mohammad Rizwan-led side. The typical India-Pakistan craze was very much evident when tickets for the clash in the 25,000-capacity stadium were sold out minutes after going on sale.

India are favourites to win the clash after beating Bangladesh by six wickets in their opening match in Dubai. Pakistan, the current Champions Trophy cup holders, arrive after a 60-run defeat to New Zealand and losing Fakhar Zaman to an oblique injury.

Ranji Trophy: Vidarbha enter final after beating Mumbai, to meet first-timers Kerala

Ranji Trophy: Vidarbha enter final after beating Mumbai, to meet first-timers Kerala

Left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Harsh Dubey picked a five-wicket haul as Vidarbha entered their second consecutive Ranji Trophy final after beating defending champions Mumbai by 80 runs in Nagpur.

Vidarbha, who were the Ranji Trophy runners-up last year, will host Kerala in the title clash happening from February 26 in Nagpur. In the morning, Kerala reached their first-ever Ranji Trophy final by the slimmest of margins against Gujarat in Ahmedabad.

Gujarat needed three runs to achieve the all-important first innings lead, but Arzan Nagwaswalla went for a lofted drive and was caught by Sachin Baby at first slip after the ball ricocheted off Salman Nizar's head at short leg.

It meant Kerala bowled out Gujarat for 455, as they took the first innings lead by two runs, which was enough for them to take the Ranji Trophy final. Kerala had previously taken a one-run lead against Jammu and Kashmir in the quarter-final in Pune. Eventually, the game ended in a draw as Kerala made 114/4 in second innings, with Jalaj Saxena unbeaten on 37.

Woman gang raped by 4 known youths on Bengaluru hotel's terrace

Woman gang raped by 4 known youths on Bengaluru hotel's terrace

A shocking incident of a woman being gang-raped by four youths she knew at a private hotel in Bengaluru came to light on Friday.

According to police sources, the incident had taken place on the terrace of a private hotel near the Jyothi Nivas College under the Koramangala police station limits. The woman registered a complaint with the police early on Friday and the police have launched a hunt for the accused.

The victim has been admitted to a private hospital and she is being treated. The police have visited the crime scene and gathered information and CCTV footage from the surrounding buildings.

Further details regarding the incident are yet to emerge

Power Ministry rates Adani Electricity as India’s top utility for excellence in performance & customer service

Power Ministry rates Adani Electricity as India’s top utility for excellence in performance & customer service

Adani Electricity Mumbai Ltd (Adani Electricity) has been recognised as India's top power utility by the Ministry of Power based on two independent areas of performance excellence and customer service excellence.

For the third consecutive year, Adani Electricity has secured the leading position in the 13th Integrated Rating Exercise by the PFC, highlighting its strong financial stability.

Additionally, it has been awarded an A+ grade, the highest rating, in the Consumer Service Rating of DISCOMs (CSRD) Report for FY 2023-24 by the REC, reaffirming its leadership in consumer service delivery.

"These dual recognitions reflect Adani Electricity’s unwavering commitment to providing reliable, sustainable, and customer-focused power solutions," the company said in a statement.

The integrated rating & ranking of power distribution utilities by the PFC, under the administrative control of the Ministry of Power, serves as India's primary evaluation of utilities' financial and operational performance. It assesses utilities based on financial sustainability, performance excellence, external environment, and other crucial operational factors.

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