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.

Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha, Harivansh will lead a Parliamentary delegation to participate in the 9th BRICS Parliamentary Forum to be held in Johannesburg from tomorrow. As the head of the delegation, he will make an Opening Statement and also chair a session on Climate Change and Legislative Mobilisation in BRICS Countries.

Members of the delegation Ms. Sumitra Balmik and Mr. Indra Hung Subba will participate in a debate on the theme “Harnessing Multilateralism and Parliamentary Diplomacy to Deepen BRICS and Africa Partnership for accelerated implementation of the Africa Free-Trade Agreement and also in other sessions. The Forum will conclude on Friday.

Scientists have transplanted stem cells into mice and found reduction of brain abnormalities typical of Alzheimer's disease.

The team, led by researchers at the Stanford University in the US, transplanted blood stem and progenitor cells into mice, effectively leading to the replacement of a type of neural cell, called microglia, that's defective in mice with the disease.

"This cell therapy approach is unique in the field because most researchers are working to find pills or injectables to treat Alzheimer’s disease,” said Marius Wernig, a professor of pathology at Stanford.

Giving a boost to rural tourism and celebrating cultural heritage, the Centre has recognised two villages from Telangana under the ‘Best Tourism Village’ category on Monday. Pembarthi in Jangaon District and Chandlapur in Siddipet District have been selected for this honour, set to be awarded on the occasion of World Tourism Day on September 27.

Pembarthi has a storied history of handicrafts dating back to the Kakatiya dynasty. Chandlapur in Siddipet district is celebrated for its intricate and exquisite handloom production, particularly its ‘Gollabhama’ sarees.