TVS Motor Company sales grew 29% in January 2026, led by strong two-wheeler, EV, and export gains.
TVS Motor Company reported a 29% rise in January 2026 sales to 511,766 units, led by a 28% increase in two-wheelers to 494,195 units (domestic two-wheelers up 30%), motorcycles up 26% to 219,188, scooters up 30% to 222,926, EVs up 50% to 37,756, exports up 21% to 122,343 (two-wheeler exports up 18%), and three-wheelers up 77% to 17,571.

Student-built innovations at SPARC 2026 spotlight eco-friendly sanitary pads and a safety-focused pressure cooker.
Student-built innovations at SPARC 2026 were recognised for practical, human-centred solutions in health, safety, sustainability, and clean energy, with top awards going to an eco-friendly sanitary pad made from natural absorbents and a safety-focused pressure cooker designed to prevent cooking accidents.

BPTP Capital City awarded WELL Core Platinum Certification, prioritising occupant health and wellness in commercial workspace.
BPTP Capital City received the WELL Core Platinum Certification, confirming adoption of wellness-focused design and operational measures for commercial buildings. The certification evaluates indoor environmental quality aspects-air, water, lighting, thermal comfort, and acoustics-to ensure spaces support occupant health and productivity, and is presented as part of the developer's sustainability roadmap and benchmark for occupant-centric, high-performance commercial development.

Jharkhand rail infrastructure receives Rs 7,536 crore allocation from Union Budget to accelerate projects and train deployments.
The Union Budget 2026-27 allocates Rs 7,536 crore to Jharkhand for rail infrastructure, supporting DPR preparation and approval processes for longstanding connectivity projects, funding ongoing projects worth about Rs 63,470 crore, allocating Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat trains, and financing redevelopment of 57 stations under the Amrit Station Scheme with Rs 2,153 crore.

Sugarcane intercropping with oilseeds and pulses will be implemented in mission mode to boost farmer income.
The government mandates large scale oilseed and pulse intercropping with sugarcane to raise production per unit area, enhance farmer income and provide risk protection, to be implemented in mission mode from 2026-27 to 2030-31 across 29.50 lakh hectares with a year wise roadmap, while maintaining sugarcane yields and supporting oilseed and pulse self reliance and state GVA.

BGMI Career Mode converts gameplay and psychometric inputs into personalised reports highlighting players' cognitive and soft skills.
BGMI Career Mode synthesises a guided psychometric assessment with gameplay analytics to produce a personalised report that organises observed cognitive abilities, soft skills, and personality traits into three categories-Core Skills, Adaptive Skills, and Additional Attributes-aimed at helping players articulate career relevant strengths and work style tendencies.

Coal block allocations will be by auction; administrative allotment considered only for special circumstances with formal proposal.
Coal block allocation is to be effected through competitive auctions, with the direct allotment route closed after June 2020 except under narrowly defined exceptional circumstances. Public sector undertakings may participate as bidders. A state proposal to administratively allot the Tadicherla block to a state enterprise will be examined only if a fresh formal proposal demonstrates special circumstances distinguishing that block from others, and any decision will conform to law and committee recommendations.

Artists' rights need stronger protection and awareness to ensure fair recognition and remuneration in the digital music ecosystem.
The note stresses safeguarding artists' rights by ensuring fair recognition and remuneration for singers and musicians in the digital environment and calls for enhanced awareness among creative communities about intellectual property and music-rights frameworks to enable artists to assert and monetise their contributions.

OPPO K14x 5G launches with a 6500mAh battery, 45W fast charging, 50MP camera and 120Hz display.
OPPO will launch the K14x 5G on 10 February 2026, highlighting a 6500mAh battery with measured multi-hour runtimes and 45W fast charging, a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, segment-leading UFS read/write speeds and ColorOS 15 optimisations to deliver sustained performance, thermal management and IP64 protection, plus a 50MP rear camera with AI imaging tools and a 6.75-inch 120Hz HD+ display for improved everyday usability.

International STEM students: US remains welcoming; accredited programmes, student visas, and research collaboration continue to be supported.
The United States continues to support international STEM graduate students through a framework distinguishing student mobility from broader immigration issues, upholding student visas, campus safety, academic freedom, and research collaboration; Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's launch in India via a partnership platform demonstrates institutional recruitment, accredited programme engagement, research integration, and employability-focused pathways.

Alfurkan Educational Trust charged for alleged money laundering tied to unlawful conversions, hawala dealings and arms trafficking.
Enforcement Directorate filed a PMLA chargesheet against Alfurkan Educational Trust and its promoter alleging money laundering linked to unlawful religious conversions, hawala dealings, unauthorised foreign contributions in breach of FCRA, misappropriation of public cash donations without proper books or audits, and organised illegal arms trafficking corroborated by recoveries and witness statements.

High Level banking review to align banks and NBFCs with growth while prioritising inclusion, consumer protection and borrower safeguards.
A proposed High Level Committee on Banking would review and realign regulatory and policy frameworks to balance growth with financial stability, inclusion, and consumer protection, with attention to banks engaged in micro credit. The Budget vision for NBFCs sets targets for credit disbursement and technology adoption and contemplates restructuring public sector NBFCs to improve scale and efficiency, while calling for policy clarity, simplified processes, borrower safeguards, and stable funding flows to support inclusive credit delivery.

AI-powered low-code platform for financial product journeys embeds compliance, KYC, data-consent controls, and audit-ready governance.
An AI-driven low-code platform lets financial institutions design and modify end-to-end product journeys with built-in regulatory compliance, modular components, and 50+ pre-integrated connectors for KYC, fraud, credit checks, and document services. It provides journey-native analytics to detect and remediate bottlenecks in real time, and includes versioning, sandbox testing, and audit trails to enable experimentation while preserving governance and compliance evidence.

Semiconductor logistics hub in Dholera through strategic partnership to develop warehouse and rail infrastructure and government support.
ISM and the NX Group discussed a strategic partnership to develop logistics and warehouse infrastructure for India's semiconductor sector, focusing on a logistics hub in Dholera. Operative topics included warehouse plans, land utilization, railway development, potential government support under the Semicon India Programme/ISM 2.0, and NX Group expansion to strengthen logistics infrastructure and accelerate semiconductor industry growth.

SBI Life Insurance posts higher new business premium and maintains robust solvency ratio, signaling financial strength.
SBI Life Insurance reported New Business Premium of ?31,326 crores for the period ended 31 December 2025, with Individual New Business Premium at ?22,545 crores and APE of ?18,519 crores. Protection new business premium stood at ?3,411 crores. VoNB was ?5,042 crores (VoNB margin 27.2%), 13 month persistency improved by 101 bps, PAT was ?1,666 crores, AUM was ?5,11,708 crores with a 59:41 debt equity mix, and the reported solvency ratio was 1.91, above the regulatory requirement.

Competition Commission authority over patent-linked conduct to be examined; IBC Amendment Bill 2025 set for introduction.
The Supreme Court stayed parts of an NCLAT ruling and will examine whether the Competition Commission can probe anti-competitive conduct arising from the exercise of patent rights, addressing the boundary between patent enforcement and competition law oversight; concurrently, the government plans to introduce an Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Amendment Bill following a parliamentary committee report, and a state hate speech bill has been sent to the President for consideration.

KALKI opens a six floor Chhattarpur store offering bridal, couture, and experiential retail with private appointment zones.
KALKI opened a six floor, 10,600 sq. ft. Chhattarpur store prioritising product led presentation and experiential luxury, with dedicated styling zones, enhanced bridal consultation and private appointment spaces across bridal, couture, festive, Indo western and menswear collections, and offering early access to seasonal and limited edition releases tailored to the Delhi market.

Borosil Colors range: coloured borosilicate glass containers marketed for durable, BPA free, portable food storage and transport.
Borosil's new coloured borosilicate glass container range is promoted for everyday food storage and transport, featuring non porous, BPA free, non toxic construction, microwave compatibility (without lids), leak proof airtight lids, dishwasher safety, stain and odour resistance, stackable space efficient design, and colour matched insulated carry bags for portable use.

Medical and healthcare emergencies are a leading reason for personal loans, highlighting low insurance and reliance on unsecured credit.
Medical and healthcare emergencies are a leading trigger for personal loans in urban India, with 11% of borrowers citing medical expenses and higher incidence in Tier 1, reflecting low health insurance penetration. The study also finds impulse borrowing, limited evaluation of alternatives, continued reliance on offline channels, high satisfaction driven by speed, and low deep understanding of credit scoring despite broad awareness.

Etihad Guest and The Postcard Hotel partnership offers Miles and a complimentary night for longer stays in South Asia.
Etihad Guest's partnership with The Postcard Hotel lets members earn Miles at Postcard properties in India, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka: 2,000 Miles for two-three night stays, and 4,000 Miles plus a complimentary night for stays of four nights or more, applying across the Postcard portfolio and linking hotel stays to Etihad Guest's broader partner rewards network.