POWERGRID Vishram Sadan was inaugurated by Sh. R.K. Singh, Hon'ble Union Minister for Power, New and Renewable Energy, Govt. of India in virtual presence of Dr. Mansukh L Mandaviya, Hon'ble Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Chemical and Fertilizer presence of Sh. K J George, Hon'ble Minister of Energy, Sh. Tejasvi Soorya, Hon'ble MP, Bengaluru South, Dr. Yatindra Dwivedi, Director (Personnel) POWERGRID, Dr. Partima Murthy, Director, NIMHANS, Bengaluru and senior officials from POWERGRID.

Addressing the public, Shri R. K. Singh appreciated the noble efforts of POWERGRID and said, "Poor people from far flung areas will be benefited from this POWERGRID Vishram Sadan." He also talked about the strong power scenario in the country and the commendable efforts made by Government of India to provide affordable power to the common man.

Built at a cost of about Rs 23 crore, this 2-storey Vishram Sadan has 270 beds. The 55 rooms of this Sadan are equipped with all necessary facilities and are capable of providing the maximum possible comfort to the attendants of the patients.

President Droupadi Murmu will attend the Golden Jubilee celebration of the Karbi Youth Festival 2024 on January 17, to be held at Taralangso, Diphu, in 's Karbi Anglong district.

Tuliram Ronghang, Chief Executive Member of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC), said, "President Droupadi Murmu has consented to attend as Chief Guest at the Golden Jubilee celebration of the Karbi Youth Festival 2024 on January 17, 2024, at noon."

"Governor of Assam Gulab Chand Kataria, Governor of Meghalaya Phagu Chauhan, La Ganesan, Governor of Nagaland, Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma will also attend the programme," Tuliram Ronghang said.

Anil Agarwal-promoted Vedanta on Wednesday said Meenakshi Energy Ltd has become its wholly-owned subsidiary. The National Company Law Tribunal had earlier approved Vedanta's acquisition of Meenakshi Energy for Rs 1,440 crore.

"Meenakshi has allotted 10,00,000 fully paid-up equity shares of Rs 10 each amounting to equity capital of Rs 1 crore to the company, consequent to which, Meenakshi has become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company with effect from December 27," Vedanta said in a regulatory filing.

Vedanta had earlier said that it will acquire bankrupt thermal power company Meenakshi Energy for Rs 1,440 crore through an insolvency process.

National Award winner Suriya on Wednesday said he has joined the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) as the owner of team Chennai.

The ISPL is India’s first tennis ball T10 cricket tournament that will be played inside a stadium, according to a press release. The tournament will feature 19 high-intensity matches, boasting a line-up of six teams – Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, and Srinagar.

Suriya said he is looking forward to being part of the league.

The government has launched six SAMARTH-curated training programs on iGOT Karmayogi Platform for State Government officials The Government has launched six SAMARTH-curated training programs on iGOT Karmayogi Platform for State Government officials today. The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions in a statement said that these programs aim to elevate the skills and competencies of government officials. The programme will ensure that the officials are well-equipped to meet the evolving needs of governance.

iGOT Karmayogi is a comprehensive online learning platform to guide government officials in their capacity-building journey. More than 28 lakh learners from across the government spectrum are currently registered on this platform. The portal combines six functional hubs for online learning, competency management, career management, discussions, events, and networking.

Ahead of the Ram temple inauguration on January 22, the city's railway station has been renamed to Ayodhya Dham.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, along with more than 6,000 people are expected to attend the 'Pran Pratistha', or the consecration ceremony of the Ram Lalla idol.

Ahead of the January 22 consecration ceremony, PM Modi is scheduled to hold a roadshow and address a public meeting after inaugurating an airport in the temple town of Ayodhya on December 30, officials told news agency PTI.

China launched a space rocket from sea for the first time on Wednesday, its space agency announced, the latest step in Beijing's push to become a major space power.

The Asian giant now spends more than Russia and Japan on its civil and military space programmes—unveiling ambitious plans for missions to the moon and beyond in the coming decade.

A Long March 11 rocket was launched from a ship in the Yellow Sea just after midday, the China National Space Administration said in a statement.

"This is the first time that China has... (tested a) launch vehicle at sea," it added.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the ‘Amrit Bharat Express’, labelled as the “sleeper edition of the high-speed Vande Bharat trains”, from Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya on December 30. Presently, this train exclusively comprises second-class and sleeper-class compartments.

The Railway Board on Wednesday issued a circular outlining the fare structure for Amrit Bharat trains, inclusive of a ‘Fare Table’ indicating ticket prices based on distance for second-class and sleeper-class passengers, news agency PTI reported.

Earlier in the day, Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared a video showcasing the distinctive features of the upcoming Amrit Bharat Train, touted as the sleeper version of the high-speed Vande Bharat trains.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the appointment of C S Rajan as the part-time Chairman of Kotak Mahindra Bank for a period of two years, effective 1 st January 2024.

The incumbent part-time Chairman, Prakash Apte’s term expires on 31st December 2023, per the Bank’s statement.

Rajan was appointed as an Independent Director on the Board of the Bank, with effect from 22nd October 2022. An IAS officer of 1978 batch, he retired as Chief Secretary of the Government of Rajasthan in the year 2016.

He served in leadership roles for 12 years in key Infrastructure sectors such as Energy, Highways, Water Resources and Industry including SSI/MSME and worked for 14 years in Agriculture and Rural Development, the Bank said.

The President emphasized India's emergence as an international healthcare hub, crediting institutions like ILBS for providing good health services at a relatively low cost. She lauded the integration of life sciences and modern information technology at ILBS, especially the establishment of the Artificial Intelligence Learning Unit, deeming it a timely initiative.

President Murmu urged ILBS to continue its dual focus on research and treatment, emphasizing the revolutionary changes occurring in healthcare through the convergence of life sciences and technology. Stressing the importance of preventive healthcare, she highlighted the role of ILBS in contributing significantly to the prevention of liver diseases.

Addressing the challenges of organ transplantation, the President lamented the scarcity of organs and unethical practices related to organ donation. She called for increased awareness campaigns at a national level to encourage organ donation, citing the responsibility of society to address these issues.