INDIA
Assam cabinet to decide Feb 7 on SIT report alleging Gogoi’s Pakistan links, CM Himanta says findings 'shocking'
Speaking at a press conference after a cabinet meeting, Sarma said ministers were briefed through a presentation by the SIT constituted by the Assam Police to examine claims of foreign interference and connections involving Gogoi and his British wife, Elizabeth Colburn.
INDIA
CJI Surya Kant to plea on SC/ST quota in Bar Councils: 'Just because Supreme Court did something for women...'
The petitioners relied on the Supreme Court’s earlier intervention directing 30 per cent representation for women lawyers in State Bar Councils, arguing that a similar approach should be adopted.
WORLD
EU's Kallas says India was asked to ‘put pressure’ on Russia to end Ukraine war: 'Not even good for...'
Kallas accused Russia of prolonging the conflict despite Ukraine’s willingness to agree to a ceasefire.
INDIA
Shashi Tharoor skips Congress meeting yet again: What’s behind repeated absences, rising speculation
Shashi Tharoor is reportedly in Dubai currently to attend a literature festival and is expected to return later in the night.
BUSINESS
Air India gets first custom-built Boeing 787-9 aircraft with new-generation cabins
“Though nearly 100 new and leased aircraft have already joined the Air India group’s fleet since privatisation, this is the first to be designed by and for Air India,” said Air India CEO and Managing Director Campbell Wilson.
INDIA
Why not sell assets of accused to compensate acid attack victims?: Supreme Court
The bench nudged the Centre to consider introducing a law similar to provisions relating to dowry deaths, which shift the burden of proof onto the accused.
WORLD
'Textile sector to generate 6-7 million new jobs as India-EU FTA unlocks massive opportunities,' says Piyush Goyal
Piysuh Goyal highlighted India’s long-term economic vision, stating that the country is firmly on track to become a $30 trillion economy by 2047.
INDIA
Ayodhya GST officer breaks down, quits amid escalating spat between Shankaracharya and UP CM Adityanath | Video
On Tuesday, Prashant Kumar Singh, deputy commissioner in the Uttar Pradesh GST department posted in Ayodhya, tendered his resignation, citing moral reasons.
WORLD
'India-EU FTA will transform trade, deeply strategic', says Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri
India and the EU on Tuesday concluded the long-pending FTA, while also finalising agreements on security and defence cooperation and a memorandum on comprehensive mobility for Indian professionals.
INDIA
'No reverse gear once law is before nation': Kiren Rijiju rules out rollback of VB-G RAM G
Opposition parties have intensified protests against the new scheme in recent weeks and are preparing to corner the government during the Budget Session, which begins Wednesday.
BUSINESS
Budget 2026: Meet the team behind FM Nirmala Sitharaman’s ninth Union Budget
A small but influential group of officials across departments under the Finance Ministry is steering different components of the Budget.
INDIA
'No discrimination, no misuse': Dharmendra Pradhan amid row over new UGC rules
The commission has said the regulations respond to a sharp rise in complaints of caste-based discrimination, citing UGC data that shows a 118.4 percent increase over the last five years
INDIA
Who are 'John Does'? How Delhi Court used this injunction to block anonymous 'online defamation' against Guruji Ka Ashram Trust
The court restrained the operators of the YouTube channel “Molitics”, along with unidentified persons, from publishing, circulating, or re-uploading similar content during the pendency of the suit.
INDIA
Operation Sindoor takes centre stage in tri-services display at Republic Day parade
Titled “Victory Through Jointness”, the tableau projected the combined fighting power of the three services and their ability to execute synchronised operations across land, sea, and air.
INDIA
IED blasts hit anti-Maoist operation in Bijapur, 11 injured personnel airlifted to Raipur
Security forces were focusing on the People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army’s (PLGA) Battalion 1, an armed wing of the banned Communist Party of India (Maoist), which is believed to be operating from the hill region.
BUSINESS
Indian yarn vs Bangladesh mills: Why a trade lifeline has become an industry flashpoint
Spinning mills in Bangladesh have issued a warning that operations across the country could be halted from February 1.
INDIA
Republic Day 2026 parade explained: Which contingents are marching, from Armed forces to EU formation
The parade this year marks 150 years of the national song Vande Mataram and will feature 18 marching contingents, 13 military bands, and, for the first time, a phased Army battle array displaying frontline platforms in sequence.
INDIA
'Stuck in car all night, no toilets': Snowfall rush in Manali turns into ordeal for tourists
Several areas, particularly around Manali, have been thrown into chaos as intense snow accumulation shut down roads, stranded vehicles and overwhelmed local infrastructure.
INDIA
'Not a freak accident, multiple systems failed': SIT findings on Noida techie Yuvraj Mehta's death in pit
According to investigators, serious shortcomings across departments responsible for urban planning, road safety, disaster response, and emergency coordination converged on the night Mehta lost his life.
INDIA
'A little fast?' Karnataka HC’s quip, as it halts probe against Lamborghini driver, suggests community service
According to the defence, the alleged incident occurred in December 2025, while the FIR was lodged nearly six weeks later, after video clips of the car’s movement through city traffic began circulating widely online.
INDIA
SC judge raises question of judicial independence over Centre's unusual request: 'Sad day if...'
Justice Bhuyan's remarks come against the backdrop of the Collegium’s decision in October last year to revise its original recommendation to transfer Justice Atul Sreedharan from the Madhya Pradesh HC to the Chhattisgarh HC.
INDIA
Veg-only menu on Vande Bharat sleeper train sparks TMC-BJP political row, passenger complaints
Some passengers also pointed out that the “no-food” option, available on other Vande Bharat services, was not offered on this route, leaving them with no alternative to the preset catering package.
BUSINESS
Why Infosys wants to know how much power employees use at home
The exercise applies to staff operating under Infosys’ hybrid policy, which requires employees to work from the office at least 10 days a month while spending the rest of their time at home.
INDIA
Cold wave tightens grip over North and Central India as mercury set to slide further
Cold air from snow-covered Himalayan regions is likely to descend into lower altitudes, resulting in a sharp fall in minimum temperatures and a return of biting cold conditions.
