India and South Korea reaffirm parliamentary dialogue to boost strategic partnership, trade, defence and cultural ties.
A Rajya Sabha delegation meeting with the Republic of Korea's parliamentary delegation reaffirmed the strategic partnership and stressed sustained parliamentary exchanges to advance cooperation in trade and investment, defence, culture and people to people relations, grounded in shared democratic commitments and historical linkages.

Online trading fraud of Rs 1.70 crore: three arrested for inducing investors and shutting platforms.
Three persons were arrested by the Economic Offences Wing for an alleged online trading fraud that induced investors through promotional meetings and online platforms, collecting about Rs 1.70 crore; the operators allegedly shut down websites and mobile applications and absconded, and further investigation into the scheme and fund flows is ongoing.

Urban governance: state pledges greater devolution to strengthen municipal powers, financing, and local service delivery.
Municipal representatives sought transfer of additional devolved subjects, a dedicated municipal financing window, and correction of administrative allocations that keep devolved functions with line departments; the state committed to pursue fuller implementation of the 74th Constitutional Amendment, strengthen recordkeeping, remedy encroachment risks at burial grounds, and coordinate inspections to support institutional functioning and local accountability.

Maharashtra deputy chief minister post: BJP to support Ajit Pawar family decision; CM to oversee budget continuity.
The state chief minister said the government and his party will support whatever decision the late leader's party and family take for the deputy chief minister post; NCP sources indicated the spouse of the deceased may be sworn in. The chief minister will personally oversee completion of budget procedures left by the finance minister and consult with party functionaries on municipal and mayoral appointments.

Haryana launches Aadhaar-linked digital rural credit system to auto-link loans with digitised land records, reducing fraud.
The framework links agricultural loan sanctions to digitised land records via Aadhaar authentication, enabling automatic fetching of land particulars, automatic recording of loan-related entries and removal of encumbrances upon repayment, initially for Kisan Credit Card loans and later for all agricultural lending, operating with minimal or zero human intervention to provide real-time authenticated data to lenders and automated updates to revenue records.

Company scale should determine environmental compensation; larger turnover can justify higher penalties for violations of green norms.
The Supreme Court held that a company's turnover or production scale may properly inform the assessment of environmental compensation because larger operations tend to cause greater resource use, emissions and waste; statutory compliance, including mandatory consents and adherence to stop-work directions, cannot be diluted and continued activity without required consents supports quantification of compensation based on scale.

Protests call for nationwide strike to oppose immigration enforcement after fatal encounters and demand shutdown of ICE.
A nationwide coordinated strike-"no work, no school, no shopping"-was organised to oppose federal immigration enforcement practices and demand accountability for Border Patrol and ICE operations after fatal shootings during enforcement actions; the protests prompted business closures, school cancellations and student walkouts concentrated at city centres, statehouses and churches.

Seamec posts Rs 100 crore net profit as income more than doubles in Q3, driven by domestic and overseas growth
Seamec reported a net profit of Rs 100 crore in the December quarter, reversing a prior-period net loss, as total income rose to Rs 331.44 crore from Rs 139.39 crore. Domestic revenue increased to Rs 237.48 crore from Rs 132.67 crore while overseas revenue rose to Rs 79.57 crore from Rs 16.67 crore, with operations in bulk carriers, offshore fleet services, and EPC infrastructure projects.

NHPC's Subansiri project begins commercial operation of a 250 MW unit today, increasing the project's commissioned capacity.
NHPC declared commercial operation of Unit 3 (250 MW) of the 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project from 00:00 hours on 01.02.2026 in an exchange filing. The unit is one of eight 250 MW units comprising the project, constructed at an estimated cost of around Rs 27,000 crore near North Lakhimpur on the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border; the project is a run-of-river development with water storage on the Subansiri river.

Journalist Don Lemon arrested after church protest; charges unclear amid a First Amendment dispute.
Don Lemon was arrested by federal agents relating to an anti immigration protest that disrupted a church service; charges are unspecified after a magistrate rejected prosecutors' initial charging bid. Lemon and counsel maintain his presence was journalistic and protected by the First Amendment. The Justice Department opened a civil rights investigation into the service disruption and previously arrested others for alleged civil rights violations, a response contrasted with its decisions not to open civil rights probes into other killings by federal officers.

NEET aspirant death case: family alleges police denying sexual assault, forensic traces prompt DNA testing.
Family members allege police are treating the death of a NEET aspirant as suicide despite forensic detection of semen traces on her clothes; a Special Investigation Team is obtaining DNA profiles from those traces to match against arrested persons and other suspects while the family, dissatisfied after meeting the DGP, signal plans to seek judicial intervention alleging a police cover-up.

Sudan seeks Indian private sector investment to rebuild via gold mining, local pharmaceutical production, and infrastructure partnerships.
Sudan seeks strategic partnerships with the Indian private sector to support post conflict reconstruction by prioritising investment in gold mining, local pharmaceutical production and related value addition, alongside cooperation in agriculture, transportation and technology; the government emphasises returning normalcy, its strategic geographic position, and a policy stance encouraging private investment and public private collaboration to rebuild infrastructure, restore trade and promote sustainable, inclusive growth.

Gold and silver plunged after heavy profit-taking and a stronger US dollar prompted a rapid market correction.
Gold and silver plunged sharply as institutional profit-taking and liquidation of long positions after a rapid rally, coupled with overbought technical conditions and a rebound in the US dollar and Treasuries, triggered a steep correction in both domestic and international spot prices.

Haryana health initiatives target eliminating anaemia and cancer with expanded screening, patient aid, and strengthened facilities.
Haryana's health strategy emphasizes eliminating anaemia and cancer through increased cancer screening, monthly financial assistance of Rs 3,000 for stage 3 and stage 4 cancer patients, free government bus travel for patients and one attendant, and a 50 bed Atal Cancer Care Centre with advanced equipment. Anaemia reduction efforts have lowered prevalence from 59% to 53% and elevated the state's national ranking. The health budget rose from Rs 2,646 crore to Rs 9,942 crore, while recruitment of medical and ayurvedic officers, expanded MRI coverage, district level service enhancements, food safety laboratories, clean street food hubs and Janaushadhi Kendras in all 22 district civil hospitals support implementation.

Illegal Bangladeshi immigrant's bail not cancelled as no misuse of liberty or breach of bail conditions found.
The court refused to cancel bail where there was no evidence of breach of bail conditions or misuse of liberty; possession of multiple identity documents pending verification and the accused's undocumented status were insufficient alone to justify continued custody. The prosecution may renew an application if new facts or evidence arise, and the court observed that prior material recoveries and a filed chargesheet supported the original bail decision.

Raw jute crisis: IJMA seeks central action to curb hoarding, mandate zero holdings and channel stocks to mills to protect jobs.
IJMA urged the West Bengal Labour Minister to seek central intervention to stabilise raw jute supply and prices, citing speculative hoarding that has raised prices and caused production cuts and job losses. Proposed measures include a mandate for traders, dealers and stockists to reduce raw jute holdings to zero by March 31, 2026, a prohibition on raw jute trade from April 1, 2026, and tendering remaining stocks to the Jute Corporation of India at a government prescribed price for allocation to mills based on B Twill orders.

Manipur President's rule nears one year; extension requires a parliamentary resolution if no government is formed soon.
President's rule in Manipur will reach one year on February 13, 2026, with the 60 member assembly under suspended animation following the resignation of the chief minister after prolonged ethnic violence. If no popular government is formed before that milestone, continuation of central rule will require a statutory resolution adopted by both Houses of Parliament in the first part of the budget session. Party numbers and intra party consultations bear on the likelihood of government formation.

India Stonemart 2026 promotes Rajasthan as a global stone hub, emphasizing sustainability, value addition and trade links.
India Stonemart 2026 is positioned to make Rajasthan a global stone hub by promoting value addition through technology and design, showcasing advanced processing machinery and value added products, and facilitating trade and investment via buyer seller meets and international exhibitor participation under the central theme "Stone for Sustainability" emphasizing sustainable mining and zero waste practices.

Rafah crossing reopening: limited pedestrian movement with vetting, EU supervision, initial medical evacuations and returns.
Rafah pedestrian crossing will reopen for limited movement with Israel and Egypt vetting exits and entries, EU border patrol supervision, and screenings in an adjacent corridor under Israeli military control; initial slots prioritise medical evacuees and selected returnees with small daily quotas.

QWEEN partners with Dalziel & Pow to launch experiential jewellery stores focused on discovery-led, mood-based shopping.
QWEEN partnered with Dalziel & Pow for concept and design and Four Dimensions for execution to create 5,000-6,000 sq. ft. experiential jewellery stores in Bangalore and Delhi that reframe retail from transactional, intimidation-driven encounters to invitational, discovery-led environments. The format organises product presentation for mood-based browsing across 3,000+ SKUs and 20+ collections of 100% natural gemstones and diamonds, translating brand philosophy into spatial strategies and operational delivery tailored for the Indian market.