Summary
September 2025 saw key extensions and appointments, including General Anil Chauhan as CDS, C.P. Radhakrishnan as Vice President, and continued leadership under CJI B.R. Gavai and RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra. Internationally, Nepal appointed its first woman PM. The month also marked the passing of Giorgio Armani, Zubeen Garg, and Robert Redford.
Detailed Analysis
1: Key Appointments
1. Defence & Security Extensions
- General Anil Chauhan (CDS): In a major decision on September 24, 2025, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved an extension for General Anil Chauhan as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). He will now serve until May 30, 2026.
- Air Marshal Sanjiv Ghuratia: Appointed as the Maintenance Head of the Indian Air Force.
- Sanjay Singhal: Formally took charge as the Director General of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB).
2. Constitutional & Judicial Updates
- Chief Justice of India (CJI): As of September 2025, Justice B.R. Gavai was serving as the 52nd CJI. However, the month saw the formalization of the transition plan, with Justice Surya Kant being officially named to succeed him (Justice Kant eventually took oath on November 24, 2025).
- 15th Vice President: C.P. Radhakrishnan officially assumed office, succeeding Jagdeep Dhankhar.
- UPSC Chairman: Ajay Kumar continued his tenure as the Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission.
3. Banking & Economy
- RBI Governor: Sanjay Malhotra continued to lead the Reserve Bank of India as its 26th Governor (having taken over from Shaktikanta Das in late 2024).
- BCCI President: Former cricketer Mithun Manhas was appointed as the new President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India.
4. International Appointments
- Nepal's First Woman PM: In a historic shift led by Gen-Z protests, Sushila Karki (former Chief Justice of Nepal) was appointed as the first female Prime Minister of Nepal.
- Albania's AI Minister: Albania made global headlines by appointing Diella, a virtual AI avatar, as a Cabinet Minister to manage public procurement.
2: Notable Obituaries
1. Cultural & Art Icons
- Giorgio Armani (91): The legendary Italian fashion designer, synonymous with modern elegance and a multi-billion dollar empire, passed away on September 4, 2025.
- Zubeen Garg (52): The "Voice of Assam" and a cultural icon of Northeast India passed away on September 19, 2025, in Singapore. He had recorded over 30,000 songs across various languages.
- Robert Redford (89): The Academy Award-winning actor, director, and founder of the Sundance Film Festival passed away on September 16, 2025.
2. Politics & Journalism
- Sankarshan Thakur (63): A veteran senior journalist known for his deep political reportage and books on Indian leadership passed away on September 8, 2025.
- Dhimitër Anagnosti (89): Renowned Albanian film director and former Minister of Culture.