The Odisha assembly on Wednesday passed four bills, including the land acquisition and resettlement one that will enable the government to exempt strategic and development projects from social impact assessments.

The bills were passed when members of the opposition BJP and Congress walked out from the House over some other issues. The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (Odisha Amendment) Bill, 2023, was first introduced in the assembly in March but withdrawn a month later following severe criticism. The land acquisition bill enables the government to exempt 'strategic and development projects' from social impact assessments and special provisions for safeguarding food security.

India's vision to have ubiquitous coverage under 6G technology has been accepted by UN body ITU's Study Group in its meeting held at Geneva-- a move that is expected to reduce the cost of deployment of the next generation technology. ITU is responsible for developing international mobile telecommunication standards.

"In the current meeting, despite resistance and attempts to reverse our progress by few member states, the Department of Telecommunications was able to successfully include 'Ubiquitous Connectivity' and ratify the framework document," an official statement said on Wednesday.

Intel has appointed Gokul Subramaniam as its India President, the company said in a statement on September 27. The appointment comes after Nivruti Rai, the company’s former India head, left the company after 29 years to assume the role of Managing Director and CEO at Invest India.

Rai joined investment promotion body Invest India in July after the post fell vacant as Deepak Bagla had stepped down.

As part of his new role, Intel said Subramaniam will be responsible for Intel's overall engineering and design operations in India, including driving innovation, cross-group efficiencies, and executing Intel products from the country.

Yes Bank on Wednesday announced that it has appointed Manish Jain as Country Head – Wholesale Banking of the bank effective today, after the resignation by Ravi Thota from the position of Country Head – Large Corporates. Ravi Thota, it said, has tendered his resignation on account of personal and other professional commitments. “The Bank has relieved Mr. Thota from his duties effective from close of business hours on September 26, 2023,” the bank said in a regulatory filing.

Manish Jain is a senior banking professional with three decades of work experience which includes 23 years with Standard Chartered Bank. He has worked in diverse geographical locations throughout India serving all client segments like large local corporates, strategic groups, middle market companies, supply chain finance, transaction banking sales, multinational corporates, financial institutions and SMEs.

Media Research Users Council India has elected Shailesh Gupta, wholetime director, Jagran Prakashan Ltd. and Shashank Srivastava, senior executive director, sales and marketing, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd., as chairman and vice chairman, respectively.

Gupta takes over the mantle from Shashidhar Sinha, CEO- India, Mediabrands, who served as MRUCI’s chairman for two consecutive terms--from 2021-2022 and 2022-2023.

Bhagat Singh, one of the most revered martyrs of the Indian independence movement, was born on September 28, 1907, in Banga, Punjab (present-day Pakistan). He was a fearless revolutionary who dedicated his life to the cause of freedom. Singh’s courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to his ideals continue to inspire people around the world.

On his 116th birth anniversary today on Thursday, September 28, we celebrate his legacy and pay homage to his supreme sacrifice. Paying his tributes, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday shared a video on social media platform X, formerly Twitter, and posted: “Remembering Shaheed Bhagat Singh on his birth anniversary. His sacrifice and unwavering dedication to the cause of India’s freedom continue to inspire generations. A beacon of courage, he will forever be a symbol of India’s relentless fight for justice and liberty.”

Minister of State for Tourism Ajay Bhatt said today that the programme “Travel for LiFE” is a testament to our commitment to promoting sustainable tourism. He said this during the Global Launch of the sectoral programme under Mission LiFE, targeted towards the Tourism sector, in partnership with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, today.

Mr. Bhatt said, this innovative initiative promotes sustainability and showcases the commitment to reducing environmental footprints. He remarked that India’s ancient philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam finds its true expression in Tourism. It also reminds the country's shared heritage and strong commitment to conserving the environment, added the Minister.

Asian Games 2023 have entered its Day 5 at Hangzhou, China. India has a overall of 23 medals in its kitty with 5 gold, 8 silver and 10 bronze. We currently stand at the seventh position on the ranking board. In a major disappointment, Naorem Roshibina Devi lost in the 60 kg category final in women's Wushu event today. She fought hard till the last moment against China’s Wu Xiaowei. Devi brings home a silver medal which is a first for the country in Wushu. She has definitely improved her form from the last Asian Games, where he bagged the bronze medal. There is more to come from the fiery Manipuri in the future.

The Indian trio of Sarabjot Singh, Shiva Narwal, and Arjun Singh Cheema won gold in the Men's 10m Air Pistol Team event by securing a total score of 1734. Their remarkable performance allowed them to clinch the team gold, narrowly edging out China by just one point.

SBI General Insurance, one of India’s leading general insurers, has been recognized as a Great Place To Work® Certified™ in India from September 2023 to September 2024 period. The Company was certified after a comprehensive evaluation and assessment process.

It reflects the brand's values and belief that a happy workforce leads to more creativity, ensures customer satisfaction, and drives business success. This achievement marks a remarkable milestone on the brand’s journey towards becoming an employer of choice and solidifying the reputation as a Great Place To Work®. SBI General Insurance has been dedicated to creating an excellent workplace culture caring about their employees' well-being, growth, and happiness.