The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath inaugurated Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited’s (HPCL) pioneering biomass-based Compressed Biogas (CBG) Plant in Budaun on Saturday in the august presence of Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. On the occasion, the State Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Rameswar Teli, Member of Parilament from Aonla Dharmendra Kashyap, MLA from Dataganj Rajeev Kumar Singh, MLA from Budaun Sadar Mahesh Chandra Gupta and Senior officials from MoPNG and UP Govt along with HPCL's CMD and senior officials from HPCL were also present.

AP Moller-Maersk has revealed the Ane Maersk, the world’s largest Ship that can run on the green hydrogen derivative. It was named after Ane Maersk Mc-Kinney Uggla, Chairman of the Parent Company AP Moller Holding.

It can carry 8 times more containers than Danish Logistics Company’s Laura Maersk, which became the world’s first methanol dual-fuel container ship when it was launched in September 2023.

The Ane Maersk will begin its first voyage on 9th Feb from Hyundai Heavy Industries Shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea, where it was constructed, to Ningbo, China. It will then head to Malaysia, followed by Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, Morocco, the UK, France, Belgium and Germany.

Zydus Lifesciences on Saturday said it has received approval from the US health regulator to market a generic anti-epileptic medication. The company has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) to manufacture and market Lacosamide Tablets in multiple strengths, the drug firm said in a statement.

Lacosamide is indicated to treat partial-onset seizures. It is also used with other medicines to treat primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures.

The company said it will manufacture the product at the group's formulation manufacturing facility in Moraiya, Ahmedabad.

Indian women's hockey team star defender Deep Grace Ekka announced her retirement from international hockey on Saturday, January 27. She represented India in two Olympic Games during her international career.

Deep Grace Ekka made her debut for India in 2011 and played 268 international matches for the nation before hanging up her boots. The 29-year-old defender scored 24 goals for India during her stint with the national team.

The Arjuna Awardee will continue to ply her trade for Railways in the national competitions. She also represented Hockey Odisha during her senior career before joining Railways.

The three-day program, which will continue until January 29, has seen the participation of 52 selected birders from various parts of India.

Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the fourth National Chilika Birds Festival at an event coordinated by the department of tourism, department of forest, and Chilika Development Authority on Saturday. According to a government release, the festival commenced with a captivating ‘Photo Exhibition’ grand opening. During the event's launch, Patnaik commended the three departments' collective efforts, saying, “which promises to add another feather in Odisha’s hat – a soaring birding hub” as mentioned in a government release.

Rohan Bopanna etched his name in the books of history after becoming the oldest man to win a Grand Slam title. At the age of 43, Bopanna won the men’s doubles title along with Australia's Matthew Ebden after beating the Italian pair of Simone Boleli and Andrea Vavassori 7-6 (7-0), 7-5 on Saturday, January 27 at the Rod Laver Arena.

Bopanna broke the record of Jean-Julien Rojer, who won the French Open men’s doubles title alongside Marcelo Arevola at the age of 40 years and 270 days. It also happened to be the second time that an Indian won the men’s doubles title at Melbourne Park, after Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek came up trumps back in 2012.

Bopanna also won his second Grand Slam title after the 2017 French Open when he partnered Gabriela Dabrowski in the mixed doubles.

Yedeshi Aurangabad Tollway Ltd (YATL), a special purpose vehicle of IRB Infrastructure Trust, has won an arbitration award of Rs 1,720 crore for a highway project, a statement said on Sunday. The YATL had initiated arbitration proceedings against the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) after the authority disputed the company's claim for the extension of the concession period by 870 days and compensation of Rs 1,751 crore, the statement said.

IRB Infrastructure Developers Ltd is the sponsor of IRB Infrastructure Trust. IRB was the EPC contractor for YATL and continues to be the project manager for YATL.

The NCC Directorate Maharashtra contingent has won the prestigious Prime Minister’s Banner at the Republic Day Camp -2024 event for the third time in a row creating a hat-trick.

The Maharashtra Directorate contingent comprising of 122 Cadets won the Champions Trophy and the coveted Prime Minister’s Banner at the Republic Day Camp (RDC-2024) for standing first overall in addition to winning a rich haul of trophies and laurels/medals.

Maj Gen Yogender Singh, VSM, ADG NCC Directorate Maharashtra said "It is a stupendous achievement to win the RDC banner competition 20 times so far and consecutively for the last three years. Kudos to the entire team of NCC Directorate Maharashtra for their hardwork, dedication and sincerity.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Diamond Jubilee celebration of the Supreme Court today (January 28). Unveiling the 75th year of the Supreme Court, Prime Minister Modi launched citizen-centric information and technology initiatives that include Digital Supreme Court Reports (Digi-SCR), Digital Courts 2.0 and a new website of the apex court.

PM Modi also addressed the gathering on the occasion.

The Supreme Court held its inaugural sitting on January 28, 1950. Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the Diamond Jubilee celebration of SC on January 28 at the Supreme Court auditorium.

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA), Government of India enterprise under the administrative control of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, has unveiled released 'Pahal'- the insightful house journal of its Vigilance Department. The journal has been unveiled by Chairman & Managing Director of IREDA, Shri Pradip Kumar Das on January 25, 2024. The ceremony took place at the registered office of IREDA in New Delhi, where Chief Vigilance Officer Shri Ajay Kumar Sahani and other senior officials graced the occasion. The initiative marks a significant step towards transparency, accountability, and the promotion of renewable energy initiatives by IREDA

During the unveiling, CMD Shri Pradip Kumar Das expressed his enthusiasm for the initiative, highlighting the potential impact of increased employee and children’s participation in 'Pahal.' He emphasized the importance of fostering awareness among children through their contributions, such as articles and poems, which can play a pivotal role in promoting renewable energy development.

“We believe that encouraging active participation from our employees and their children in the Vigilance Journal will not only enhance awareness but also create a more profound impact on Renewable Energy Development," Shri Das added.