Cookme's Smart Pack links spice packs to batch-specific lab reports via QR codes, revealing testing parameters and results.
Cookme's Smart Pack links each spice batch via QR code to a batch-specific laboratory report that details standards, testing parameters, results, and plain-language explanations, converting in-house testing and supply-chain practices into consumer-facing quality disclosure to enable factual comparison of value, price, and quality.

Film ZORR blends zombie horror and comedy to critique modern life and work-driven existence vividly.
ZORR uses exaggerated zombie-horror comedy to critique work-driven modern life, portraying routine and ambition as joy-draining forces. Strong lead chemistry and a disciplined ensemble sustain the narrative through chaos. Music-especially a promotional song-acts as the film's emotional pulse, reinforcing the central theme. Technical work in prosthetics, fight design, VFX, scoring, and editing supports the zombie world while keeping the story grounded, and the film Indianises the genre to entertain first and provoke thought.

FELA launches FELA News, a multi category digital platform focused on responsible, research backed journalism for broad audiences.
FELA has launched FELA News, a multi category digital news platform providing curated and original content across India, world, education and other major beats, emphasising responsible journalism, research backed reporting, balance and transparency to inform students, professionals, policymakers and the public and to promote informed discourse and inclusive growth.

Railway project implementation hindered by state-level land acquisition delays despite central allocations and disbursements.
Allegations that state-level delays in land acquisition are stalling implementation of centrally funded railway projects: only 1,052 of 4,326 hectares required have been provided (about 24%), the Centre allocated Rs 7,611 crore since 2014 and disbursed Rs 1,465 crore for land acquisition, and the claimant links slowed project progress to the state government's insufficient land provision despite increased allocations.

Sabarimala flag mast: court ordered VACB probe into alleged gold misappropriation and recording of donor statements.
The High Court directed that all records related to the Sabarimala flag mast installation be forwarded to the VACB Director, who shall constitute a team to conduct a preliminary enquiry-including recording donor statements and examining financial and material records-and file a report within 30 days; former TDB member Ajay Tharayil contends accounts showing 9.161 kilograms purchased gold and 412 grams excess donations were submitted and denies any discrepancy.

Karnataka leadership: Chief Minister says Congress high command decision on CM change is final and he will comply.
Siddaramaiah affirmed that the Congress high command's decision on any chief ministerial change is final and he will comply, and said he will not go to Delhi on the issue unless called. He emphasized his commitment to ongoing pre budget work as finance minister, noted Shivakumar's absence from pre budget meetings to attend a party assignment in Delhi as Assam polls senior observer, and rebutted allegations of administrative interference by his son. The 2026-27 budget is expected in March.

Marathi language and regional identity defended as legitimate amid criticism of characterising language protest as a "disease."
Raj Thackeray criticised the RSS chief's description of language protest as a "disease," asserting that defence of Marathi language and regional identity is legitimate and widespread, fuelled by perceived cultural displacement and outsider arrogance; he urged the RSS not to take implicit political stances and warned Maharashtra will respond strongly to threats to linguistic identity, while the BJP rebutted that RSS participation is voluntary and cautioned that language should be a medium of communication, not a cause of conflict.

Karnataka deputy chief minister D K Shivakumar says he has no confusion over leadership issue.
The deputy chief minister asserts he has no confusion about the chief minister's leadership after discussions with the national high command and warns party functionaries to stop public comments that damage party cohesion; he defers questions about disciplinary notices to the high command, confirms attendance at AICC election meetings as senior observer, and notes coordination with the chief minister on departmental pre-budget processes.

Lok Sabha disrupted by opposition protests, forcing adjournments and preventing ministers from answering during Question Hour.
Opposition protests disrupted Question Hour and early Budget proceedings, leading the presiding member to adjourn the Lok Sabha twice until 2 pm; ministers tabled papers amid sloganeering and physical demonstrations that drowned ministerial replies, and the Chair exercised authority to adjourn to restore order.

Telangana positions itself as a national investment and innovation hub focused on policy clarity, infrastructure and inclusive job creation.
Telangana is advanced as an emerging national hub for investment and innovation, underpinned by investor friendly policies, regulatory clarity, infrastructure development and a skilled workforce. The state targets sectors including IT, life sciences, manufacturing, clean energy and deep tech via Global Capability Centres and startup support, using streamlined governance and public private collaboration to translate capital inflows into job creation, regional development and community empowerment.

Sandese Aate Hai campaign delivers handwritten letters on JK Paper to soldiers across India's borders, honoring their service.
Sandese Aate Hai collects handwritten letters from citizens and delivers them to soldiers, documenting visits to forward and restricted defence locations where media and partners observe routines, training, operational systems, and conduct interviews with serving and retired personnel. The series foregrounds the use of JK Paper-sourced via an Agro-Social Farm Forestry Programme-to link the act of letter-writing with sustainability, farmer support, and a renewed civic practice of expressing gratitude to the armed forces.

MGM Paradise Kumbakonam opens after Rs. 60 crore acquisition and renovation, debuting mid April with phased 100 room resort.
MGM Muthu Group acquired a 10 acre Kumbakonam estate for Rs. 40 crore and will invest Rs. 20 crore to convert it into MGM Paradise Kumbakonam, opening mid April 2026. The resort will open in two phases-initially 50 keys with dining and leisure facilities, later expanding to 100 rooms-featuring Chettinad inspired design, event and cultural venues, and amenities. The project highlights local employment, regional supplier partnerships, and sustainable tourism commitments as core elements of the Group's expansion.

Lux Cozi Grand Retailers' meet brought 2,000+ retailers together to deepen trade partnerships and align distribution strategy.
Lux Cozi held a Grand Retailers' meet in Indore with over 2,000 retailers to strengthen retailer relationships, discuss market opportunities and consumer preferences, and promote retailer empowerment via product relevance, supply chain efficiency and sustained brand investment as part of a coordinated market expansion and distribution strategy.

Asian markets rose on Japan's post-election rally while investors await US jobs and inflation data influencing Fed rate expectations.
Asian equity benchmarks rose, led by a post-election surge in Japan's Nikkei after a decisive parliamentary win for Sanae Takaichi's party, with investors expecting pro-growth reforms. Global sentiment was influenced by expectations of future Federal Reserve rate cuts, persistent concerns about high equity valuations and AI investment returns, and upcoming US employment and inflation reports that could shift rate expectations; Treasury yields were steady while commodities and FX reflected risk-on positioning.

Jana Nayagan censorship row: producers withdraw petition after bench set aside certification order and restored case for amendment.
Producers of Jana Nayagan withdrew their writ petition seeking a CBFC censor certificate after interlocutory litigation in which a Single Judge ordered certification and quashed a referral communication, a First Bench stayed and later set aside that direction while restoring the petition for amendment; the bench allowed amendment, affording CBFC opportunity to file counter affidavit and permitting the Single Judge to determine whether referral to the Revising Committee complied with law.

Sunetra Pawar assumes deputy chief minister duties, attends cabinet and budget committee meetings as guardian minister.
Sunetra Pawar assumed the official responsibilities of Deputy Chief Minister, will attend the next cabinet meeting and the business advisory committee meeting for the budget session, and has been assigned the excise, sports, minority welfare and aukaf portfolios while serving as guardian minister for two districts.

Time Out Market Delhi to open under a franchise agreement, with QDL holding an exclusive option to expand across India.
Quint Digital Limited has signed a franchise agreement with Time Out Group plc to open Time Out Market Delhi (approx. 24,500 sq ft) at Worldmark Aerocity, with the lease advised by India Sotheby's International Realty. QDL holds an exclusive option to invest in, open, and operate additional Time Out Markets across India and will launch timeout.com/india alongside the physical market to integrate Time Out's editorial curation with QDL's digital and AI capabilities.

fischer opens a national subsidiary in Saudi Arabia to support major construction projects and local production.
fischer has opened a national subsidiary in Saudi Arabia, headquartered in Riyadh with offices in Jeddah, Dammam and Tabuk and a production site in Dammam, strengthening its regional presence alongside Dubai and Qatar to supply fastening, fac ade and fire-protection solutions for major construction projects including Jeddah Tower, the Red Sea Project, the Solitaire Mall and Riyadh International Airport.

GFTN and Startup Policy Forum announce collaboration to accelerate fintech innovation and cross-border startup growth.
A memorandum of understanding between GFTN and SPF establishes a strategic collaboration to accelerate fintech and digital innovation via coordinated policy engagement, ecosystem development, and programmes supporting cross border growth of Indian startups. The partnership will enable structured regulator industry dialogue, strengthen global-India innovation corridors, and facilitate knowledge exchange on digital finance infrastructure, responsible AI, digital assets, cross border payments, and regulatory innovation to support international expansion and capacity building.

Forbes Global Properties launches Mission 2030 to set standards for branded luxury real estate, focusing on quality, governance and investor links.
Mission 2030 is a standards-led strategic vision to develop branded residences, commercial assets, and institutional advisory in India, prioritising selective partner criteria, asset excellence, transparency, governance, sustainability, and long-term value creation as prerequisites for endorsement and market linkage to global capital.