CHANDO 4-Butylresorcinol (577) research shows targeted microRNA inhibition reduces melanin and brightens Asian skin with high tolerability.
CHANDO identified that a specific microRNA drives UV-induced pigmentation by regulating MITF, TYR, and TYRP1, and reported that 4-Butylresorcinol (577) inhibits this microRNA's abnormal expression to reduce melanin overproduction; laboratory and clinical testing showed reductions in dark spots and sallowness with high tolerability, and 577 has been incorporated into CHANDO's Cellcrystal Whitening Radiance Series.

Angel Yeast Indonesia project trains local workers and pairs a 20,000 ton yeast plant with wastewater treatment and fertilizer reuse.
Angel Yeast's Indonesia project deploys a six month training program to prepare 29 local employees to commission and operate a Lampung facility comprising a 20,000 ton annual yeast line, a 3,500 ton/day wastewater treatment unit, and a 20,000 ton organic fertilizer plant. The plan emphasises local molasses sourcing, by product repurposing into animal feed, conversion of treated wastewater to fertilizer, technology transfer, workforce development, and a circular economy approach to reduce waste and support regional value chains, with commissioning targeted for 2027.

Dubstep's Love on Loop campaign awards purchasers on Instamart prizes based on maximum Dubstep spend during the campaign.
A promotional campaign, Love on Loop, makes Swiggy users who purchase eligible Dubstep products on Instamart eligible to win prizes based on maximum spends during the campaign: nine INR 3,000 dinner vouchers and one grand prize of air tickets for two to Goa plus a potential meet-and-greet, all subject to availability and terms. The promotion is exclusive to Instamart and tied to the launch and marketing of the limited edition Dubstep Buzz X12 Wireless Earbuds - Love Edition, with product features and quick-commerce delivery highlighted to facilitate participation.

Female genital mutilation: Merck Foundation and African First Ladies promote education, media outreach, awards and scholarships to end FGM.
Merck Foundation and African First Ladies marked the International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM through a dedicated episode of their pan African TV program, the More Than a Mother Awards to recognise media raising awareness, and the Educating Linda scholarship program funding secondary education for high performing, underprivileged girls across numerous African countries, using media, storybooks, animation, songs, and school material distribution to promote education as the core strategy to end FGM and related harms.

Embassy REIT reports 17% revenue growth and declares distributions while evaluating acquisition of a Bengaluru office asset.
Embassy REIT delivered 17% YoY revenue growth and 19% NOI growth in Q3 FY2026, declared distributions of Rs. 613 crores (Rs. 6.47/unit), reported 4.6 msf year to date leasing with c.94% portfolio occupancy, and received an invitation to offer to acquire the 0.4 msf Embassy Zenith in Bengaluru while continuing redevelopment and acquisition activity within its development pipeline.

Shikshagraha announces 2026 awards honoring grassroots education leaders with grants, mentorship and partnerships to reach millions.
Shikshagraha announced the 2026 Shikshagraha Awards granting multi-year monetary support, mentorship, national visibility and policy engagement to three grassroots education leaders to help scale practitioner-led improvements. Concurrently, Shikshagraha and the Childaid Network Foundation formed a strategic partnership to combine regional implementation experience and national convening power with an explicit goal of mobilising partners and government relationships to reach two million children.

Kennametal India reports Q2 growth; PBT includes a one-time cost tied to new labour codes impact.
Implementation of new labour codes generated a one-time cost of ?34 Mn disclosed in Kennametal India Limited's Q2 FY26 results, incorporated into reported Profit Before Tax of ?353 Mn as a discrete, non-recurring impact on the period's financials.

PM visit rescheduled; BJP plans large rally, ally talks and notes tax penalty confirmation and temple appearance.
Prime Minister's visit to Madurai was rescheduled to March 1 with a major BJP rally planned at Mandela Nagar and a likely visit to Tirupparankundram Murugan temple; the state BJP highlighted local anguish over inability to light the Karthigai Deepam despite a favourable court ruling, criticised actor-politician Vijay after confirmation of an income-tax fine, and formed a two-member committee to hold talks with potential allies.

Film Godan spotlights Gau Mata to connect youth with culture and Sanatan Dharma through scientific and social messaging.
The film Godan is dedicated to Gau Mata and presents her significance through Indian culture, Sanatan Dharma, and scientific explanation, using true incidents to convey a social and spiritual message aimed at connecting youth with cultural roots. The release highlights a shifting film industry exploring diverse subjects and records public acknowledgements of support from multiple state chief ministers and religious leaders, with a disclaimer that the press material was supplied under arrangement and the distributor disclaims editorial responsibility.

Presidential social media post depicting the Obamas as primates was deleted after bipartisan backlash and raised vetting concerns.
A presidential social media post depicting the Obamas as primates was deleted after bipartisan backlash; the White House blamed a subordinate and defended the account while the president declined to apologise. The episode raised questions about social media governance, vetting procedures, staff responsibility for content dissemination, and the use of dehumanising racial tropes in political messaging.

Affordable rental housing: state to convert vacant government buildings into rental units under PMAY-U 2.0 guidelines.
The government has instructed departments to identify vacant state-owned urban buildings for conversion into affordable rental housing under the Odisha Urban Housing Mission. Implementation follows PMAY-U 2.0: conversions or new rental housing may be carried out by public agencies or via public-private partnership, with cost recovery through rents. Local authorities will set initial rents by survey and may permit biennial increases of 8% up to a 20% aggregate cap over five years to maintain affordability.

A president's racist social media post depicting the Obamas as primates was deleted amid bipartisan backlash and questions of responsibility.
A video posted to the president's social media account briefly depicted Barack and Michelle Obama with their faces imposed on jungle primates; it was deleted after bipartisan and civil society backlash and the White House said a subordinate staffer had posted the clip. The incident raised operative questions about accountability for official social media content, vetting procedures for presidential posts, calls for apology or staff discipline, and the broader context of historically racist dehumanising portrayals.

India-US trade pact: India to buy $500bn of US goods over five years and pursue robust digital trade rules.
India commits to purchase USD 500 billion of US goods over five years, focusing on energy products, aircraft and parts, precious metals, technology products including GPUs, and coking coal, while both countries agree to address discriminatory or burdensome practices affecting digital trade and to establish a pathway toward robust, mutually beneficial digital trade rules within their bilateral trade agreement.

Milan Cortina Olympics opened with a coordinated four-site ceremony and dual cauldrons to reflect dispersed venues.
The Milan Cortina opening ceremony was a coordinated multi-site event with four simultaneous venues and two cauldrons, enabling athletes to participate at mountain sites while the main Milan hub hosted a parallel parade with placard representation for delegations absent from the stadium. Organisers presented the format as a means to represent city and mountain identities, reduce travel for winter-sport athletes, and combine cultural programming with governance and broadcast considerations.

Canada and France open consulates in Greenland, signaling support amid US push for control and talks.
Canada and France established consular presences in Nuuk to reinforce political and cooperative ties with Greenland and Denmark, highlighting commitments on defence, security, climate, economic resilience and Arctic cooperation. France sent a consul general as the first EU consulate-level presence; Canada formally opened its consulate. The moves are framed as allied solidarity amid US proposals and tariff threats related to access to Greenland and follow technical talks among the US, Denmark and Greenland on an Arctic security framework.

Trump's social media post depicting the Obamas as primates was deleted after bipartisan backlash and blamed on a staffer.
A presidential social media post depicting the Obamas as primates was deleted after bipartisan backlash; the White House blamed a staffer and described the removal as corrective. The incident raised questions about control and vetting of the President's account, the attribution of posts to the President versus aides, and procedural gaps that allow reposted memes and AI generated content to be published under the administration's official channels.

Minor lured into ovum donation using forged identity and consent documents for IVF; suspects detained.
Allegations indicate a minor was lured to an IVF centre, had her ovum extracted after being falsely portrayed as an adult through a forged identity document and a fabricated consent form prepared by an agent, and that several persons have been detained on charges including kidnapping, document forgery, and falsifying medical consent for a minor.

US stock market surges past 50,000 as tech stocks and bitcoin recover, no legal or regulatory issues discussed.
The document reports a sharp equity market rebound-Dow surpassing 50,000 with S&P 500 and Nasdaq gains driven by chip stocks and improved sentiment-and a recovery in bitcoin above USD 70,000; it contains no statutory, regulatory, compliance, governance, enforcement, or other legal content.

Hooda-hosted lunch drew MPs across parties; Congress to press issues during Haryana Vidhan Sabha budget session.
Bhupinder Singh Hooda hosted a Delhi lunch attended by over 85 MPs and numerous legislators from multiple parties, including Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi, facilitating cross-party social engagement. Afterwards, Hooda chaired a Congress Legislative Party meeting and indicated the party will seek answers on several public-importance issues during the upcoming Haryana Vidhan Sabha budget session, signalling a planned legislative scrutiny agenda.

Jammu and Kashmir Budget defended as manifesto-driven; opposition brands it partisan and disappointing, citing unmet wage and youth employment needs.
The Jammu and Kashmir government presented a Rs 1.27 lakh crore Budget for 2026-27 defended as reflecting the National Conference manifesto and intended to promote growth, social harmony and prosperity. Opposition parties labelled the Budget partisan and criticised its failure to address long standing concerns of daily wagers, employees, unemployed youth and farmers, accusing the government of repackaging central schemes without new local initiatives. The Congress urged greater central funding given the UT's resource constraints, while business representatives welcomed selected infrastructure and scheme commitments.