By giving the reasons like bureaucratic interference, coercion and corruption, censor board chief Leela Samson quit the post. Her resignation was followed by the resignation of other board members.
Rohan Murty takes initiative to promote Indian classical literature
In a philanthropic initiative by Rohan Murty, a library of rare ancient Indian classical literature has been launched. The library contains texts going as far as back 3 BCE.
Brahma becomes CEC
Hari Shankar Brahma was appointed as the new chief election commissioner (CEC). This was done according to the convention that the senior-most election commissioner succeeds an outgoing CEC. He succeeded V S Sampath.
17th Century Goan priest declared as Saint by Pope
In the historic declaration Pope Francis honoured a 17th century Goan priest Joseph Vaz by conferring on him the title of saint.
Govt dismisses DRDO chief in order to restructure the body
The Modi government has dismissed DRDO chief and missile scientist Avinash Chander almost 16 months before the end of his tenure. He is also the scientific advisor to the defence minister.
Cristiano Ronaldo won the 2014 FIFA Ballon d’Or Award
For the 3rd time Cristiano Ronaldo has won the Ballon d’Or award for the best footballer of the year
Alur Seelin Kiran Kumar appointed as Chairman of ISRO
Alur Seelin Kiran Kumar was appointed as 8th Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) succeeding K Radhakrishnan who retired on 31 December 2014.
Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha becomes the first Hindu chief justice of Bangladesh
Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha was on 12 January 2025 appointed as the 21st chief justice of Bangladesh. He will be the first Hindu Chief Justice in the judicial history Bangladesh
Sirisena becomes new president of Sri Lanka
Mahinda Rajapaksa – the former president of Sri Lanka failed to make hat-trick this time. People of Sri Lankan, this time, have chosen Maithripala Sirisena as their new president.
Sindhushree Khullar appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of NITI Aayog
Senior bureaucrat Sindhushree Khullar was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of National Institution for Transforming India - ( NITI Aayog ) with effect from 1 January 2015. She will serve the position for one year.