INDIA
Delhi High Court grants protection to personality rights of Andhra Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan
Court says Kalyan's his images, voice and name were being used by the defendant entities without his consent for selling merchandise for commercial gains, either directly or through e-commerce platforms.
BUSINESS
Aequitas founder Siddhartha Bhaiya passes away at 47 due to cardiac arrest
Siddhartha Bhaiya was a prominent figure in India's investment landscape, known for his contrarian strategies and exceptional track record
BUSINESS
Lending infra firm Knight Fintech raises $23.6 million in Series A round led by Accel
Knight FinTech positions itself as a backend infrastructure player, largely invisible to end users, that enables banks, NBFCs and platforms to originate, disburse and manage credit at scale.
INDIA
'No water, poison being distributed': Rahul Gandhi slams BJP over Indore water contamination deaths
Raising questions over the incident, the Congress leader said people had repeatedly complained about dirty and foul-smelling water, but no action was taken.
INDIA
Republic Day 2026 and beating retreat tickets: Expected dates, price, tickets
Once ticketing opens, early registration is crucial due to limited availability.
INDIA
200 parrots die on Narmada banks in Madhya Pradesh, probe underway
According to officials from the veterinary department, food poisoning and improper diet have caused the deaths. According to report, rice and small pebbles were found in the stomachs of dead birds.
INDIA
When Supreme Court acted first: Inside 2025’s suo motu moments of top court
Across the year, the top court invoked its suo motu jurisdiction seventeen times, triggered not by petitions but by discomfort: a news report, a troubling order, a governance vacuum, or conduct that threatened institutional balance.
POLITICS
'Misinformation': Delhi govt refutes claim it asked teachers to count stray dogs, cyber cell registers FIR
Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood says the government decided to act against the "false information" being spread on the issue by Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal.
INDIA
Mother of two chops off married lover's private parts after inviting him over for New Year celebrations
The man, who sustained serious injuries and suffered excessive bleeding, managed to escape and was rushed to VN Desai Hospital by his brother.
BUSINESS
Bank Nifty hits new record high amid positive Q3 business updates; Yes Bank, ICICI lead gains: What lies ahead?
According to a recent RBI report, banks’ asset quality is expected to improve to a multi-decade high.
INDIA
China military deployment in Balochistan? Mir Yar Baloch flags ‘unimaginable threat’, writes to EAM Jaishankar on CPEC
The letter shared by Baloch on X said Baloch representatives view the growing strategic alliance between Islamabad and Beijing as "dangerous"
INDIA
'My second job during COVID crisis was to be supply chain and oversight minister': EAM S Jaishankar
Referring to India's role during the Covid-19 pandemic, he said India was among the most efficient producers of vaccines.
INDIA
S Jaishankar’s ‘bad neighbour’ jab at Pakistan amid IWT row: ‘Nobody can tell us what to do…’
The EAM was responding to a question on India’s neighbourhood policy at an event in IIT Madras
BUSINESS
NCCD would continue at existing rates, clarify FinMin sources on excise duty on cigarettes
According to sources, 'The new tax structure on cigarettes will comprise 40% GST + new Central Excise Duty + existing NCCD'
WORLD
NASA's largest research library closes today amid budget cuts, material to be tossed away
As per a statement on the Goddard Engineers, Scientists and Technicians Association's website, specialised spacecraft-testing equipment and electronics have already been taken out and discarded.
INDIA
Sugar demand in India flattens amid diabetes concerns and diet shifts: Report
Industry estimates suggest growth in table sugar consumption will be marginal this year
POLITICS
Amit Shah plans to deploy Dilip Ghosh in Bengal election campaign: 'Some weapons are used at special times'
I don’t know what responsibility will be given to me, but I have told them (party leadership) that I am available 24×7. Previously, the party gave me several responsibilities, and I played the role, says Ghosh.
BUSINESS
Additional excise duty on tobacco products, health cess on pan masala to be effective Feb 1: 19 FAQs answered
Cigarettes, depending on length and filter, will be taxed in the range of Rs 2,050-Rs 8,500 per 1,000 sticks
INDIA
Centre plans Rs 12 lakh crore capex as private investments remain uneven: Report
The move signals Centre’s intent to continue its role as a key player in the country’s infrastructure growth as private investments stay uneven amid global uncertainties
TECHNOLOGY
IIT Madras launches IITM Global to position itself as world’s first multinational university
IITM Global will initially establish a presence in five locations, including the US, Dubai, Malaysia, and Germany.
INDIA
Zohran Mamdani sends handwritten note for Umar Khalid: 'We are all thinking of you'
According to Umar Khalid's partner Banojyotsna Lahiri, the jailed activist's parents were in the US December last year where they met several people including Mamdani.
INDIA
‘We added water to packaged milk,’ says Indore family that lost 6-month-old amid contamination scare
On a doctor’s advice, the infant was fed packaged milk mixed with a small amount of tap water -- the same water the family believed was safe
WORLD
What we know so far about the deadly Swiss bar fire that killed at least 40
Officials have so far refused to speculate on the cause of the fire, saying all possibilities remain open
MARKETS
BSE advertises for three Executive Director roles to meet SEBI governance mandate
SEBI said the move is intended to strengthen corporate governance at MIIs and ensure that public interest, technology resilience, and risk and compliance functions are prioritised over commercial considerations.
