Hasiru Farms launches VRUKSHA with 77km Cyclothon and 77 tree plantation promoting road safety and sustainable farmland.
Hasiru Farms launched the VRUKSHA managed farmland project alongside a 77 km Cyclothon to promote road safety and community engagement, culminating in a 77 tree plantation drive. VRUKSHA offers curated farmland plots within a professionally managed ecosystem with long term plantation planning and maintenance, communal wellness and learning areas, and theme based features such as Mannina Mane (mud homes) to integrate sustainability and cultural living.

Lok Sabha disruptions led the Speaker to adjourn proceedings, citing lost time and warning on maintaining order.
Lok Sabha proceedings were disrupted by opposition protests, leading the Speaker to adjourn the House until noon after recording that over 19 hours of the session had been lost. The chair warned members against crossing into the treasury benches and emphasized the need to maintain order; disruptions followed the disallowance of a quotation from an unpublished memoir and culminated in the Motion of Thanks being passed without the Prime Minister's customary reply due to relentless sloganeering.

Supreme Court pleas challenge Bihar election results and seek OBC certificate rule changes for children of single mothers.
Supreme Court petitions include a challenge to the Bihar Assembly election results seeking fresh polls; a petition to amend rules for issuing OBC certificates to children of single mothers; a plea to ensure adequate representation of women advocates in state bar councils; and a challenge to refusal to raise judicial officers' retirement age in Madhya Pradesh from 60 to 61 years. These raise issues of electoral validity, administrative rule changes for social welfare certification, representational access in legal regulatory bodies, and judicial service rule amendments.

Himachal BJP demands immediate release of MLA local development and discretionary funds, citing stalled projects and withheld payments.
The BJP Legislative Party seeks immediate release of withheld MLA Local Area Development Funds and discretionary funds, alleging only partial instalments released and treasury-level stoppages since October 2025 that hinder disaster restoration and constituency work. It asserts that development priorities from opposition MLAs have not been converted into or forwarded as DPRs to NABARD and requests gubernatorial direction to release funds and ensure DPR preparation and transmission so equitable development can proceed.

Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned after Opposition protests disrupted the House and prevented the Prime Minister's customary reply.
Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned until noon after Opposition members entered the Well, shouted slogans and displayed placards, prompting the Speaker to suspend business within minutes and to urge orderly conduct, noting 19 hours and 13 minutes lost to disruptions in the session. The adjournment followed sustained government-Opposition confrontation and the unusual passing of the Motion of Thanks without the Prime Minister's customary reply due to opposition sloganeering.

Reliance Digital's Chill Fest offers off season cooling deals with Rs. 1 EMI on ACs, big discounts, free delivery and extended warranty.
Reliance Digital's 'Chill Fest' offers off season incentives on cooling appliances combining discounts up to Rs. 21,000, Rs. 1 EMI on ACs, additional bonuses and assured gifts, free delivery and installation, a complimentary outdoor unit, and a five year extended warranty to increase consumer value and accessibility.

Birla Carbon launches Continua SCM production line in Italy, enhancing circular material supply and regulatory-compliant product consistency worldwide.
New dedicated production line at Birla Carbon's Trecate facility will finish and pack Continua SCM-circular material from end-of-life tires-sourced from Circtec's Netherlands pyrolysis plant to provide large-volume, consistent supply, increase recycled content, enable blending options, reduce homologation costs, and ensure regulatory compliance for customers.

Milliken showcases advanced polymer additives improving clarity, barrier performance, recyclability and manufacturing efficiency at PLASTINDIA 2026.
Milliken & Company is presenting advanced polymer additives at PLASTINDIA 2026 that improve optical clarity, processing efficiency, barrier performance and recyclability. Key offerings include next-generation clarifiers for polypropylene, nucleating agents, barrier improvers for polyethylene enabling downgauging and mono-material design, performance modifiers for virgin and recycled resins, and specialized colorants and laser-marking additives for engineered polymers and food-contact applications.

Coca Cola India expands hydration access and local vendor employment at Magh Mela 2026, adding recycled plastic public infrastructure.
Coca Cola India and bottling partner SLMG Beverages deployed an on ground ecosystem at Magh Mela 2026 to provide chilled beverages via hydration carts and coolers across Prayagraj and travel corridors, integrating local vendors and retailers to create income opportunities under the "Locally Yours" campaign, while Anandana - The Coca Cola India Foundation's #MaidaanSaaf organised waste collection and installed public utilities made from recycled plastic to manage waste and enhance visitor infrastructure.

NexTech Summit 2026: invite-only CIO forum on AI operationalization, cyber resilience, and enterprise modernization.
NexTech Summit 2026 is an invite-only, attendance limited forum for over 500 CIOs and senior technology leaders focused on AI operationalization, cyber resilience, enterprise architecture modernization, and aligning technology programs with measurable business outcomes through closed-door keynotes, panels, and curated discussions supported by an enterprise technology partner ecosystem.

LTIMindtree named Leader for payments IT services, highlighting ISO 20022 migration, real-time payments and AI-driven modernization.
LTIMindtree was positioned as a Leader in the Everest Group Payments IT Services PEAK Matrix Assessment 2025 for delivering large-scale payments transformation that combines modernization scale, platform alliances, and innovation to enable real-time, cross-border, and ISO 20022-compatible payment environments, backed by product engineering, payment hub modernization, scheme compliance, Centers of Excellence, and AI-driven capabilities via the BlueVerse ecosystem.

The Belgian Waffle Co's Waffletine's offers Rs.100 off on Rs.399+ orders with early-bird loyalty access and in-store experiences.
The Belgian Waffle Co's Waffletine's campaign offers a flat Rs.100 discount on bills of Rs.399+ across its product range at 720+ stores nationwide between 12-14 February, with an early-bird start on 11 February exclusively for Waffleverse loyalty members, supported by influencer promotion, in-store experiential elements, and social amplification.

Bitcoin and Asian markets fell as technology stocks and AI spending concerns drove broad market losses.
Asian equities and US futures fell as technology sector weakness and investor concern over large AI investments pressured markets; Bitcoin plunged about 9 percent (briefly over 12 percent), wiping out gains since the prior US election. Precious metals retreated after a safe haven rally, crude oil edged higher, and currencies showed modest moves amid cross asset volatility.

Stock markets fell as IT stocks lagged and investors awaited a central bank policy decision amid foreign fund outflows.
Stock indices opened lower with IT heavyweights leading losses as investors remained cautious ahead of a central bank monetary policy announcement; foreign institutional selling and global technology weakness were cited as primary downward drivers affecting short-term market dynamics and sector volatility.

Telangana minority reservations, caste survey data and a proposed hate speech law tied to protecting the four per cent quota.
Telangana's Chief Minister challenged the BJP to form government after past statements promising to end the four per cent minority reservation, and stated the state has finalized Muslim population figures via a caste survey to support making that reservation permanent. He announced that a hate speech law and policy document will be prepared for the upcoming budget session to deter and punish hate crimes and inflammatory remarks, and that a former judge has been asked to assist in drafting the legislation.

Retired IIT Bombay staffer cheated of Rs 4.62 crore through impersonation and bank account laundering.
A retired IIT Bombay employee was induced by callers impersonating officials to withdraw deposits and transfer Rs 4.62 crore into bank accounts supplied by cybercriminals; a case was registered for cheating by impersonation and Information Technology Act offences and transferred to a regional cyber cell. Investigation traced the funds to two intermediaries who had opened multiple accounts, withdrew the deposits, and handed proceeds to fraudsters for commission; both were arrested and further inquiries to identify other participants and trace funds continue.

Amazon announces surge in capital spending amid strong Q4 sales but shares fall despite AWS growth.
Amazon reported a 14% fourth quarter sales increase and announced a near 60% rise in capital expenditures to USD 200 billion to expand AI, robotics, semiconductors and satellites, alongside workforce reductions and store closures, while AWS grew 24% with USD 35.6 billion revenue.

Santa Cruz del Norte faces power outages and fuel shortages after disrupted oil shipments and threatened import tariffs.
Persistent power outages and fuel shortages in Santa Cruz del Norte stem from disrupted oil shipments and threatened tariffs that have constrained imports. Residents rely on coal, firewood, improvised stoves and charged lanterns, face rising prices and broken household devices, and endure impacts on transport, hospitals, schools and food production. Government statements label the situation complex but provide no detailed reserve or supply plan; diplomatic contacts and pledged humanitarian aid are noted while many households remain unable to afford alternatives.

US announces $6M humanitarian aid to Cuba amid accusations of an energy blockade and worsening fuel shortages.
The United States announced USD 6 million in humanitarian aid for hurricane affected eastern Cuba, to be delivered by the Catholic Church and Caritas while US embassy personnel monitor distribution to prevent regime diversion. US officials fault Cuban resource misallocation for shortages and signalled potential further assistance if Cuba permits greater US support. Cuban leadership describes US threats to oil suppliers as an "energy blockade," cites fuel shortages and blackouts, and conditions dialogue on respect for Cuban sovereignty.

Amazon Q4 earnings disclosed EPS below estimates, AWS growth strong, and a planned $200B capital expenditure increase.
Amazon reported Q4 net income of USD 21.2 billion and revenue of USD 213.4 billion, with EPS of USD 1.95 below analyst estimates; AWS revenue rose 24% to USD 35.6 billion. The company announced an increase in planned capital expenditures to USD 200 billion from USD 125 billion to fund investments in AI, robotics, semiconductors, and satellites, and after-hours trading reflected an approximately nine percent share decline.