“APPOINTMENTS”

Guardian India Appoints Karunakaran Azhisur as Country Head

Guardian India has announced a key leadership appointment to support its next phase of growth. On 21 January 2026, the company named Karunakaran Azhisur as Country Head – India. He will continue to serve as Chief Information Officer, reflecting Guardian’s focus on strong leadership, technology-driven innovation, and people-centric growth in its India operations.

Sandeep Bakhshi Re-appointed as ICICI Bank MD & CEO

ICICI Bank has approved the re-appointment of Sandeep Bakhshi as Managing Director and CEO for another two-year term, marking his third re-appointment since 2021. The new tenure of Sandeep Bakhshi will be effective from October 4, 2026, extending his leadership at ICICI Bank.

Uganda President Yoweri Museveni Wins Seventh Term

Uganda President Yoweri Museveni has won a seventh term in office, further extending his long-standing leadership in the country. He secured 71.65% of the total votes in the presidential election, reaffirming his political dominance. Yoweri Museveni has been in power since 1986, making him one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders.

 “NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS”

Andhra Pradesh to Get New Spaceport at Hope Island for Private Launches

India’s space infrastructure is set to expand further with Andhra Pradesh announcing a new spaceport. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu confirmed that Hope Island will host a launch facility primarily for private missions, marking a significant step in supporting commercial space activities and strengthening India’s position in the global space economy.

India’s First Green Ammonia Project Launched in Kakinada

India’s first Green Ammonia project has been launched in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, with CM N. Chandrababu Naidu laying the foundation stone for large-scale green hydrogen and ammonia plants, aiming to establish a national green energy hub and a future “Green Hydrogen Valley.” The AM Green project will be the world’s largest green ammonia facility, producing 1.5 million tonnes annually from June 2027, primarily for export to Germany. The green hydrogen and ammonia plants together will attract ₹84,000 crore investment, supporting Andhra Pradesh’s renewable energy targets, including 160 GW of green energy through solar, wind, and other renewable sources.

233-Year-Old Valmiki Ramayana Gifted to Ram Katha Museum in Ayodhya

A significant step toward preserving India’s ancient literary and cultural heritage has taken place with the transfer of a rare 233-year-old Sanskrit manuscript of the Valmiki Ramayana. The historic manuscript has now found a permanent home in Ayodhya, ensuring wider access for scholars, devotees, and visitors while reinforcing the city’s importance as a global centre of Ramayana tradition. The manuscript is a rare copy of the Valmiki Ramayana, originally composed by Valmiki, the revered Adi Kavi of Sanskrit literature.

Ponduru Khadi from Andhra Pradesh Receives GI Tag

Ponduru Khadi, a rare hand-woven cotton fabric from Andhra Pradesh, has been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, enhancing global visibility, legal protection, and market opportunities for artisans of this traditional craft. The GI registration, awarded to the Khadi and Village Industries Commission, legally safeguards Ponduru Khadi—produced exclusively in Ponduru village, Srikakulam district—against imitation and certifies its geographical origin.