Manipal Comprehensive Cancer Care Centre offers integrated oncology services including advanced diagnostics, multimodal treatments, and palliative care.
Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road launched the Manipal Comprehensive Cancer Care Centre (MCCC), an integrated oncology facility centralising diagnostics, multidisciplinary medical and surgical oncology, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine, paediatric hematology oncology, palliative medicine and community oncology services to enable early detection, coordinated treatment planning, day-care chemotherapy and continuity of care aligned with accepted clinical standards.

OTM 2026 travel trade show in Mumbai drives global tourism engagement with 50,000+ pre-scheduled B2B meetings.
OTM 2026 is a large international travel trade exhibition in Mumbai convening 2,200+ exhibitors and 50,000+ trade visitors to deliver measurable B2B outcomes via 50,000+ pre-scheduled meetings, curated buyer programmes and high-level forums connecting destinations, airlines, hotels, travel technology providers and policymakers to deepen commercial engagement with India as a priority growth market.

Agentic marketing shifts to autonomous multi-agent systems, Brand Twins, agentic commerce and outcome-based pricing, redefining CMO accountability.
The report projects a shift from isolated AI assistants to orchestrated multi-agent systems that self optimise the full marketing lifecycle; Brand Twins will enable brand owned, always on agents to deliver relevance at scale; agent to agent commerce will make pricing and inventory negotiation dynamic; and outcome based pricing plus redefined CMO accountability will align commercial terms to measurable conversions and growth outcomes.

ACG Packaging Materials' Shirwal facility named a Global Lighthouse after digital transformation delivering major quality, energy and delivery gains.
ACG Packaging Materials' Shirwal facility was named a Global Lighthouse by the World Economic Forum, becoming the first pharmaceutical packaging company so recognised; the site's end-to-end digital transformation-driven by generative AI, machine learning, IIoT and digital twin technologies-delivered measurable improvements including reduced lead times and defects, lower energy consumption, and improved on-time delivery, and the company intends to replicate these Lighthouse practices across its facilities to advance sustainability and resilience in manufacturing.

OpenWiFi integration for MSPs enables production-ready, cloud-managed Wi Fi and LAN switching with zero-touch provisioning.
Indio Networks and Edgecore Networks delivered a validated, production-ready integration combining Indio's OpenWiFi cloud platform with Edgecore's OpenWiFi-certified access points and Open LAN Switching. The solution centralizes management for wired and wireless networks, offering centralized policy control, AAA, captive portals, billing support, real-time monitoring, analytics and zero-touch provisioning to enable large-scale, disaggregated deployments while reducing vendor lock-in; deployment assistance and ongoing operational support are provided and the integrated software and hardware are available immediately.

SmartWinnr and HDFC Life's AI learning platform wins gold award for personalized sales enablement technology.
SmartWinnr and HDFC Life jointly won the Brandon Hall Group Gold award for a collaborative digital learning and performance enablement platform that delivers continuous, personalized, data-driven coaching to accelerate skill acquisition and measurable sales performance improvements; winners were chosen based on fit-for-need, program design, functionality, innovation, and measurable benefits by an independent panel.

Nykaa Pink Love Sale: limited time discounts, conditional free gifts, flash deals, in app events and an in store pop up experience.
Nykaa's Pink Love Sale runs 6-15 February with up to 60% off across beauty categories, brand specific discounts, bundle offers, and free gifts conditional on qualifying purchases, flash limited time deals, pre packed gift boxes at special prices, online app promotions including live streams and coupons, and an in store pop up offering exclusive savings; promotional limitations are subject to the retailer's terms and conditions ("T&C apply").

Bata India launches Victoria Ballerina campaign with Sanjana Sanghi, emphasising trademarked silhouette, engineered comfort, and wide retail availability.
Bata India launched the 'Make Your Way' campaign with Sanjana Sanghi to promote the Victoria Ballerina range, noting Bata's trademark ownership of "Ballerinas" and describing engineered comfort features such as enhanced arch support, cushioned soles and breathable uppers. The collection is priced from Rs. 899 and is available through Bata stores, the Bata app and major e commerce platforms, supported by an integrated multi channel marketing program including digital, social, influencer, in store, PR, traditional media and OOH placements.

Manipal Entrepreneurship Summit 2026 links students, startups, investors and policymakers through pitching, an innovation expo, and a policy consortium.
The Manipal Entrepreneurship Summit 2026 is a three-day student-led event linking students, startups, investors, industry, creators, and policymakers to promote venture creation through keynote sessions, a pan-India Pitch Tank pitching competition with mentorship and funding prospects, and the Innovation Mela expo showcasing 150+ startups and MSMEs for exposure and partnerships; it will also launch the Innovation Policy Consortium to produce research-based policy recommendations for presentation to government representatives.

2026 ICC T20 World Cup preview naming top Player of the Tournament contenders and their expected tournament roles.
Preview ranks five leading candidates for the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup Player of the Tournament-Hardik Pandya, Pathum Nissanka, Mohammad Nabi, Mitchell Marsh, and Marco Jansen-identifying expected roles and recent form indicators. The summary links strike rates, recent IPL and international performances, venue suitability, and team dynamics to likely tournament impact, emphasising that consistent high impact contributions with bat and ball and role clarity will determine the award outcome.

VinFast VF 7 named EV SUV of the Year for delivering value, design and 5 star safety in India.
The VinFast VF 7 received the "EV SUV of the Year - Editor's Choice" at the BBC TopGear India Awards 2026 for delivering strong overall value in the premium C SUV segment through pricing, features, design and performance; its market focused development prioritizes long term running costs and safety, supported by a reported 5 star BNCAP rating. The award is framed as reinforcing VinFast's expansion strategy in India and internationally, tied to an integrated ecosystem of manufacturing, distribution, financing, charging infrastructure and after sales services.

India's first ADAS test city launches to accelerate ADAS adoption and real world validation of vehicle safety technologies.
The ADAS Test City at ARAI provides a purpose-built track for structured, real world testing and validation of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems to accelerate ADAS adoption and improve road safety, enabling localisation, calibration and scale-up of technologies across vehicle segments.

Deputy chief of Russian military intelligence shot and wounded in Moscow amid a series of targeted attacks on senior officers.
A senior Russian military intelligence officer, Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alekseyev, was shot multiple times in Moscow and hospitalised, triggering an official investigation and calls to bolster protection for senior officers amid a series of prior assassinations and explosive attacks against Russian military figures that authorities have linked to Ukrainian actors.

Bomb threat email to Ranchi Civil Court led to police search, bomb squad deployment and heightened security; no device found.
An email alleging an explosive device at the Ranchi Civil Court prompted police to open a formal inquiry, deploy the bomb disposal squad, and conduct comprehensive searches; no suspicious items were found and authorities treated the message as a hoax while increasing security and continuing investigation.

Regional budget announces welfare and development measures including SPARSH DBT, solar initiatives, healthcare expansion, and education support.
The budget sets out a multi-sectoral development agenda combining revival of biotech parks, R&D support, renewable energy projects, and agricultural measures including crop insurance and storage expansion, alongside economic promotion of crafts and trade. It implements SPARSH with Aadhaar-based Direct Benefit Transfer for financial transparency and introduces social welfare measures such as full fee waivers for vulnerable students, free LPG for eligible households, scholarships, and transport for persons with disabilities, together with significant health and education infrastructure investments.

Rupee falls to 90.70 as RBI holds repo rate and geopolitical uncertainty plus oil and FII flows strengthen the dollar.
The Reserve Bank's decision to maintain the repo rate at 5.25 per cent initially supported the rupee, but geopolitical uncertainty over US-Iran talks, a sharp rise in global crude oil prices, and net selling by foreign institutional investors combined to drive the currency down to settle at 90.70 against the US dollar, with market analysts projecting a near-term USD-INR trading range around 90.40-91.20.

Siddaramaiah's leadership affirmed; party high command signals no change, and MUDA closure report grants him a clean chit.
The party high command signalled no leadership change and Siddaramaiah is expected to remain chief minister for five years, with the party prioritising budgetary and revenue concerns over leadership disputes. Speculation linked to a prior power sharing arrangement with the deputy chief minister persists. Separately, a 'B' report in the MUDA allotment matter was accepted by a special court, described as a clean chit to Siddaramaiah and others, though an appeal remains possible.

Chromebook procurement in Andhra Pradesh flagged for restrictive tender conditions limiting competition and raising public value concerns.
Allegations state that the centrally funded procurement of 51,885 Chromebooks used restrictive tender conditions-notably specified foreign certifications-that GeM flagged as limiting competition, yet remained uncorrected before bid closure; industry says equivalent standards were excluded, the tender effectively matched only one OEM, an extension to secure savings was denied, and an IDC quality benchmark was removed, prompting calls for independent review of procurement compliance and value for money.

Bangalore Watch Company opens a flagship boutique showcasing collections, archival aviation and space pieces, and hosting community events.
Bangalore Watch Company opened a 1,800 sq. ft. flagship boutique on Lavelle Road as an experiential retail space showcasing its full collections, archival pieces made from recovered aircraft materials and space qualified watches, and hosting masterclasses and community events to advance brand expansion and customer engagement; the release is a promotional communication accompanied by a distribution disclaimer disclaiming editorial responsibility.

Impetus achieves Great Place To Work Certification again, highlighting culture, people strategy, and GenAI talent investments and innovation.
Impetus received the Great Place To Work Certification for 2026, credited to organizational practices that foster trust, accountability, and innovation. The company reports people strategy measures-leadership accessibility, role-based capability development, inclusive initiatives, and structured learning journeys-aimed at preparing employees for Generative AI and Agentic AI engineering work and enabling delivery of enterprise-grade AI solutions.