Green hydrogen partnership launches a Centre of Excellence to drive electrolyser, storage, and fuel-cell innovation for deployment.
A memorandum establishes a partnership between SRM University-AP and JK Srivastava Hynfra P.S.A. Ltd to create a Centre of Excellence in hydrogen technologies, with SRM acting as the state nodal coordinating entity to lead foundational R&D, develop a roadmap for hydrogen storage and transport, demonstrate electrolysers and fuel-cell applications, advance storage solutions, and support electrolyser manufacturing capacity to lower hydrogen costs and enable industrial-scale deployment.

Defence procurement boosts domestic MSMEs as budget and procurement earmarks prioritise indigenous manufacturing and drone makers.
The FY 2026-27 Budget increases defence capital allocations and earmarks a substantial share of the Capital Acquisition budget for domestic procurement, creating long term demand visibility that incentivises MSME investment in indigenous design, manufacturing, testing, and deployment. Parashar Future Defence Technologies is presented as an example of an MSME delivering end to end drone capabilities, illustrating how procurement preferences and policy stability enable technology driven domestic suppliers to scale and support next generation defence acquisitions.

India tourism: book proposes agnostic professional boards and modern marketing to foreground heritage and drive trillion-dollar growth.
A policy blueprint advocates a tech-driven marketing overhaul that foregrounds Pre-Invasion Bharat and indigenous heritage, prioritizes MICE and global events, and mandates the creation of Agnostic Professional Boards staffed by industry experts rather than career administrators to deliver data-driven governance with the stated aim of doubling tourism's GDP contribution to 10% and generating 200 million jobs.

Maternity innerwear: feeding bras that adapt through pregnancy and postpartum, prioritising comfort and sustainable fabrics.
Effective feeding bras must function across pregnancy, postpartum, and nursing by offering easy pull-down access, removable pads for hygiene and flexibility, close-fitted underbust bands that support without compression, enhanced shoulder elasticity and nipple-care features to relieve sensitivity, and breathable, naturally antimicrobial, plant-based fabrics that reduce heat, moisture, and skin irritation while lowering environmental impact.

Commerce Minister press conference during session prompted points of order over parliamentary tradition and suspension requests.
A controversy arose when the Commerce Minister held an external press conference on an Indo US trade agreement during a parliamentary session; a member raised a point of order relying on the House tradition that policy matters not be announced outside the chamber while sittings continue. The Chair declined to sustain the point, noting an in House statement was scheduled, and later refused a motion to suspend business for debate, stressing that such suspension is permitted only for genuine emergencies.

Lok Sabha adjourned amid protests over an unpublished memoir and suspension of eight opposition members for the Budget session.
Lok Sabha was disrupted by opposition protests over an unpublished memoir, prompting the Speaker to urge decorum, allow laying of parliamentary papers, and repeatedly adjourn proceedings. Eight Opposition members were suspended for the remainder of the Budget session for unruly behaviour, illustrating enforcement of parliamentary procedure and legislative discipline while limited Question Hour business was taken amid the disturbance.

Unpublished memoir sparks Lok Sabha clash; opposition leader barred from quoting it and MPs suspended over protests.
Rahul Gandhi displayed an unpublished memoir of former Army Chief MM Naravane alleging the Prime Minister did not fulfil responsibilities during the 2020 India-China border incidents and said he was disallowed from quoting it in the Lok Sabha. Parliamentary authorities prevented Gandhi from reading the account during the Motion of Thanks debate; ensuing protests led to the suspension of eight MPs for unruly behaviour and prompted Gandhi to file a formal protest with the Speaker regarding restrictions on parliamentary speech and oversight.

Andhra Pradesh permits saffron cultivation in Lambasingi under PPP with tribal participation and broader agri reforms.
The executive directed that companies be permitted to undertake large-scale saffron cultivation in Lambasingi under a Public Private Partnership model with participation of local tribal communities; accompanying directives include developing a 500-acre agro-processing and marketing hub in Eluru, prioritising banana export capacity, mandating registration of aquaculture activities, and promoting the State as a natural farming hub.

Cyber fraud in Patna: 22 arrested for operating illegal call centres, equipment seized, investigation ongoing.
Arrests were made in Patna for operation of cyber fraud via illegal call centres where 22 people, including 15 women, were detained and multiple digital devices and financial instruments were seized; the group allegedly targeted cyber-cafe owners, used telecalling to promise B2B services and set up Aadhaar centres as a cover, operated for about 12-18 months, and investigations to locate remaining members continue.

Don't Snooze Your Potential urges professionals to question comfort and choose deliberate growth without abandoning responsibility.
Don't Snooze Your Potential identifies a quiet stagnation in high-performing careers where routine success masks halted internal growth, and it advocates converting intent into action through deliberate small steps-starting before full readiness, choosing manageable discomfort, and using existing moments productively-while maintaining responsibility and avoiding prescriptive hustle narratives.

Parliamentary debate blocked over quoting an unpublished military memoir, MPs suspended amid claims of suppression.
Parliamentary access to and the permissibility of quoting an unpublished military memoir triggered a confrontation when the Leader of the Opposition was disallowed from citing an article based on the memoir; the member authenticated the article and sought to table it but the Chair declined immediate acceptance, leading to protests and the suspension of several MPs for disorderly conduct while the government relied on the Speaker's procedural ruling.

Lok Sabha adjourned till noon after Opposition protests; eight members suspended amid a dispute over permitted quotation.
Lok Sabha was adjourned till 12 noon after Opposition protests disrupted proceedings; the Speaker emphasized decorum and permitted only one question and supplementaries before adjourning. Eight Opposition members were suspended for the remainder of the Budget Session for unruly behaviour, a disciplinary response linked to protests after a member was disallowed from quoting an unpublished memoir about the 2020 India-China conflict.

Kerala Assembly urges Centre to stop neglect; cites budget omissions and funding cuts for disaster rehabilitation.
The state legislature adopted a formal resolution urging the central government to cease alleged neglect and address Kerala's entitlements, citing the Union Budget's omission of proposals for an AIIMS and a high-speed rail corridor, allegations of fiscal restrictions and reduced funds, and a claimed failure to provide necessary central assistance for rehabilitation in disaster-affected Wayanad.

India services sector PMI hit 58.5 in January, boosting new orders, hiring, and business confidence amid moderate cost rises.
India's services PMI rose to 58.5 in January from 58.0, driven by stronger new business intake, higher output and rising international orders that supported increased hiring and stronger business confidence; input costs and selling charges increased moderately, most intensely in Consumer Services, while Finance & Insurance saw the largest output price rises.

Tilfi unveils Avimukta: a textile and metal installation in New Delhi exploring craft continuity and material stewardship.
Tilfi, as Programming Partner for the Young Collectors' Programme 2026, unveiled Avimukta: The Never Forsaken at Triveni Kala Sangam-a site-responsive installation combining a pillar clad in handwoven silk and zari remnants with a repousse brass panel, emphasizing reuse of craft offcuts, material memory, artisan-led processes, and long-term cultural stewardship to engage new audiences and foster continuity of inherited skills.

Seif al-Islam Gadhafi killed in Zintan; reportedly shot; previously convicted in absentia and sought by ICC.
Seif al-Islam Gadhafi was killed in Zintan; Libyan authorities reported he was shot and an initial probe indicated homicide. He had been released under a rival administration's amnesty after capture in 2011, was convicted in absentia for inciting violence and murder, and was subject to International Criminal Court charges for alleged crimes against humanity.

Live concert at Khar Gymkhana featuring Mika Singh drew 5,000 attendees, organised by Khar Gymkhana and Flying Frog World.
Live music event at Khar Gymkhana featuring Mika Singh drew up to 5,000 attendees and converted the venue into an entertainment space with culinary services. The event was initiated by the Khar Gymkhana presidency and executed in partnership with Flying Frog World, with organisers responsible for artist coordination, technical execution, and on-ground operations; the announcement is a press release distributed under an arrangement with a news partner and includes a disclaimer of editorial responsibility.

Lord's Mark appoints Vignesh Waman Poojari as CFO to strengthen financial leadership, governance, and enterprise financial controls.
Lord's Mark Industries appointed Vignesh Waman Poojari as Chief Financial Officer effective January 31, 2026, to strengthen finance leadership. Poojari brings over 24 years' experience across finance, audit and financial management under IFRS, US GAAP and Indian GAAP. The appointment aims to institutionalise enterprise financial controls, reinforce governance and reporting frameworks, enhance transparency, support disciplined capital allocation and tighter risk management, and improve financial oversight as the company scales.

Bright Outdoor Media posts H1 growth driven by digital billboard expansion, exclusive transit rights, and a zero-debt position.
Bright Outdoor Media Limited reports H1 FY2026 revenue, EBITDA, and net profit growth driven by expansion of digital LED assets, addition of 12,000+ sq. ft. inventory to 315,000 sq. ft. across 490 units, and strategic event and transit partnerships including exclusive advertising rights; corporate position is supported by Zero-Debt status, accumulated reserves, real estate holdings, integrated Bright 360 Media Solutions for diversified revenue, and a public listing on the BSE SME platform.

India-US trade deal reduces US tariffs on Indian goods to 18%, signalling a major tariff cut and market impact.
India and the United States agreed a bilateral trade framework under which the United States will reduce applied tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent from 50 per cent; the prior steep tariff was effective August 27, 2025. The framework changes import duty treatment for Indian exports to the US and has immediate market implications reflected in foreign fund inflows and sectoral equity reactions.