Senior IAS officer Rajiv Bansal on Thursday took charge as the interim Chairman and Managing Director of Air India. Lohani, who was at the helm for nearly two years, handed over the Air India CMD charge to Bansal. Soon after assuming office, Bansal held meetings with senior officials of the national carrier. His appointment comes at a time when the government is working on the modalities for the disinvestment of the ailing Air India. Bansal, Additional Secretary and Financial Advisor at the petroleum ministry, was appointed Air India's interim CMD on Wednesday.

Source: dna August 24, 2017 11:03 UTC