Opposition protest VB-G RAM G Act during President's address prompts government condemnation and demand for apology.
Opposition MPs interrupted the President's joint sitting address by protesting the VB-G RAM G Act, prompting the President to pause; government leaders condemned the interruption as a breach of parliamentary decorum, accused protesters of insulting commemorated historical figures, and demanded that the opposition apologise to Parliament and the country.

AAIB launches forensic probe into Baramati Learjet crash that killed five, invoking its mandate over turbojet accidents.
The AAIB has begun a forensic investigation into the VSR Ventures Learjet 45 accident after being assigned the probe under its mandate to investigate accidents involving aircraft above 2,250 kg or turbojet aircraft. The jet, operated by a Delhi-based non-scheduled operator, crashed after a second landing attempt following a go-around, killing five. The Civil Aviation Ministry noted the crew descended in visual meteorological conditions with about 3,000 metres visibility; investigators will examine the go-around, operational decisions, and the absence of an instrument landing system at Baramati.

Indian aviation sector: government invites investment and advances regulatory reforms to boost manufacturing, cargo, and green fuel.
The government is implementing regulatory reforms to accelerate cargo movement and modernise warehousing, promoting investment opportunities in aircraft manufacturing, pilot training, advanced air mobility, aircraft leasing, and logistics, while linking airport expansion and the UDAN regional connectivity scheme to a broader policy of self reliance and domestic production of aircraft and green aviation fuel.

Kerala Raj Bhavan rejects Speaker's claim that a confidential gubernatorial letter reached media before him, insists it was duly served.
Raj Bhavan categorically rejects the Speaker's claim that a "highly confidential" gubernatorial letter reached the media before him, stating the original letter was duly served and that no prior media publication was observed; it admonishes a press-conference reply as inconsistent with rules and decorum, emphasizes adherence to constitutional propriety and institutional dignity, and identifies the communication as a request for visuals of the Speaker's January 20 policy speech.

Baramati plane crash: lack of instrument landing system cited; investigators urged to preserve evidence and recover black boxes.
Experts indicate absence of an Instrument Landing System at Baramati likely reduced guidance in marginal visibility and could have been a contributing factor; the aircraft performed a go around on an initial approach and crashed on a subsequent approach. Investigators must recover the flight data and cockpit voice recorders, secure the debris to prevent tampering, and obtain aircraft technical documents for forensic analysis to determine whether weather, pilot actions, or technical defects played a role.

IMF EFF in Sri Lanka to continue unchanged; sixth tranche release to resume in March.
The IMF and Sri Lanka agreed the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) will continue unchanged, with discussions to resume in March on the sixth tranche of about USD 330 million under the existing USD 2.9 billion programme. The IMF had also approved emergency funding under its rapid finance instrument and noted Sri Lanka's fiscal discipline and a supplementary LKR 500 billion allocation for disaster recovery.

Gold and silver hit record highs amid a weak dollar, rising safe haven demand and geopolitical uncertainty.
Gold and silver hit record domestic and international prices as sustained buying pushed silver to Rs 3,85,000/kg and gold to Rs 1,71,000/10g. The rally was supported by a weaker US dollar, expectations of easier US monetary policy, reduced real yield support for the greenback, and heightened geopolitical and trade policy uncertainty, which together elevated safe haven demand and market risk premia.

Civil aviation sector urged to attract investment, expand airport capacity, and boost domestic self-reliance in aviation manufacturing.
India's leadership urged investment into the expanding civil aviation sector, emphasising projected growth to over 400 airports by 2047 and promoting greater domestic self-reliance for aviation-related needs; policy and regulatory reforms were presented as transforming India into a major aviation gateway and inviting manufacturers, investors, and service providers to participate in airport development, capacity building, and indigenous aviation manufacturing.

Cyber insurance provides financial cover and recovery services for identity theft, fund theft, IT forensics, and family coverage.
Cyber insurance supplements individual cyber risk management by providing financial indemnity and recovery services for identity theft, unauthorised fund transfers, legal costs to pursue perpetrators, IT forensics and data restoration, compensation for income lost due to identity-related incidents, psychological counseling, and optional extension of coverage to immediate family members.

Pranav Vashisht appears as Lieutenant Ajit Singh in Border 2, earning recognition; press release states no legal issues.
Pranav Vashisht's casting and performance as Lieutenant Ajit Singh in 'Border 2' are highlighted, crediting prior work, casting by Mukesh Chhabra, and directorial shaping by Anurag Singh; the item is a commercial press release with an express disclaimer and contains no statutory, regulatory, adjudicative, or compliance content.

TVS Motor reports highest ever quarterly sales and 37% revenue growth, with EBITDA margin at 13.1%.
TVS Motor reported operating revenue of Rs. 12,476 Crores for Q3 December 2025 (up 37% y/y), operating EBITDA of Rs. 1,634 Crores (up 51%) with a 13.1% margin, and PBT before exceptional items of Rs. 1,315 Crores (up 57%). Quarterly unit sales were 15.44 lakh units (up 27%), including EV sales of 1.06 lakh units (up 40%). For the nine months ended December 2025, operating revenue was Rs. 34,463 Crores (up 29%), operating EBITDA Rs. 4,406 Crores (up 41%), PBT before exceptional items Rs. 3,594 Crores (up 43%), and PAT Rs. 2,625 Crores.

Archbishop of Canterbury appointment confirmed by legal ceremony after royal approval; installation as diocesan bishop scheduled.
The Confirmation of Election legally confirmed Sarah Mullally as Archbishop of Canterbury in a judges presided ceremony after nomination by a 17 member commission and royal confirmation by the monarch as supreme governor; a formal installation at Canterbury Cathedral will follow to commence her diocesan ministry.

Universities advancing the Sustainable Development Goals through interdisciplinary research, cross sector partnerships, and measurable sustainability reporting.
Universities must advance the Sustainable Development Goals by prioritising interdisciplinary research, embedding sustainability in curricula, allocating dedicated funds, and adopting flexible governance to enable rapid sustainability initiatives. Institutional engagement should leverage cross-sector partnerships with industry, government, NGOs, and international organisations, align academic training with market needs, and create knowledge-exchange units for evidence-based policy influence. Institutions must also track and report sustainability metrics and participate in accountability frameworks to demonstrate contributions to global governance and policy innovation.

Amazon cuts 16,000 jobs; US staff get 90 days to seek internal roles, with severance and benefits offered.
Amazon is cutting about 16,000 jobs as part of organisational restructuring driven by generative AI adoption and post-pandemic workforce reductions. US-based employees will have 90 days to seek internal roles; those who do not secure or pursue new positions will be offered severance pay, outplacement services, and health insurance continuation.

Mayabunder fishing harbour approved with 100% central PMMSY funding to boost capacity, digital traceability, and livelihoods.
The Centre authorised a fully centrally funded smart and integrated fishing harbour at Mayabunder under PMMSY, providing berthing for 430 vessels, 9,900 tonnes annual landing capacity, and IoT-enabled, energy-efficient systems with digital traceability to modernise operations, create fisheries value-chain employment, support sustainable management and help combat IUU fishing.

Death of a senior political leader prompts emphasis on his administrative legacy and focus on rural welfare and fiscal governance.
The document reports the death of a senior political leader in an aviation accident and summarises party leaders' reactions, portraying him as a central organisational pillar, decisive administrator and advocate for rural and marginalised communities. It emphasises his long executive career, repeated presentation of state budgets, focus on fiscal management, infrastructure development, and insistence that government schemes reach the most marginalised, while noting the organisational and succession implications for the party.

India industrial production rose 7.8% in Dec 2025, led by manufacturing, mining and construction goods sectors.
Industrial production rose 7.8% in December 2025 per the NSO IIP release, with manufacturing up 8.1%, mining up 6.8% and power up 6.3%; the NSO revised November 2025 growth to 7.2%. Use based gains in capital, intermediate and infrastructure/construction goods were key, and major manufacturing contributors included basic metals, motor vehicles and pharmaceuticals.

MEESCHOOL launches an incubator aligned with national startup policy and a SHE NARRATES drone storytelling inclusion initiative.
The MEESCHOOL Incubator formalises a three year cinepreneur programme into a structured incubation framework integrating skilling, mentorship, venture support, industry access, and institutional partnerships, aligned with national startup objectives through coordination with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade and the Telangana Innovation Cell, and supported by MoUs to create academic to industry pathways and international immersion opportunities for media and entertainment entrepreneurs.

BPCL affidavit: no penal action against Delhi petrol dealers for diesel sales outside authorised areas.
The Central Information Commission ordered BPCL to issue a revised explicit RTI reply and to file an affidavit stating that no penal action was taken against Delhi petrol pump dealers alleged to have supplied diesel outside their authorised National Capital Territory sales areas, after finding BPCL's original response unclear regarding enforcement of licence conditions.

Indian students urged to choose NMC approved Philippines medical programs to secure licensure eligibility and stable clinical training.
Foreign medical degrees must comply with NMC recognition requirements-NEET qualification, 54 months at one institution, a one year internship, and English medium instruction-or they will not qualify for licensure or FMGE/NExT in India; students are advised to choose NMC approved, stable, and affordable programs (such as those in the Philippines) that provide relevant clinical training and predictable visa processes.