New agricultural laws will strengthen legal protection for farmers and punish suppliers of fake seeds and inputs.
The Centre will introduce new agricultural laws to provide strong legal protection to farmers and impose strict punitive action against those supplying fake seeds, spurious fertilisers and counterfeit pesticides; these measures are to be supported by existing financial assistance and insurance schemes, promotion of crop diversification and horticulture, and adoption of digital and drone technologies to improve oversight and farmer incomes.

Integrated interior system pairing 0.8 mm Calplus laminates with Marine Board for durable, moisture resistant finishes.
Merino presents an integrated system pairing Calplus 0.8 mm decorative laminates (8 ft x 4 ft sheets; scratch, heat and stain resistant) with Merino Marine Board (Chip Weave Technology; enhanced dimensional stability; up to 40% greater moisture resistance; superior screw-holding; termite and borer resistant; E1-grade emissions; 8-25 mm thicknesses; 12-year warranty) to deliver cohesive design flexibility and structural performance for moisture-sensitive interior applications.

Meowsi cat food delivers meat-first, complete meals addressing feline obligate carnivore needs across India affordably.
Meowsi by HUFT is a meat-first cat food line premised on cats as obligate carnivores; formulations are presented as complete meals with added vitamins, minerals and taurine to support long-term feline health, offered across multiple protein sources, life stages and textures with pricing and distribution to promote accessibility.

Supriya Sule meets Asha Pawar amid preparations for Sunetra Pawar's appointment as deputy chief minister.
Supriya Sule visited Asha Pawar at Katewadi in Baramati amid preparations for Sunetra Pawar's appointment as Maharashtra deputy chief minister, occurring after Ajit Pawar's death in the January 28 plane crash; Sharad Pawar said he was unaware of any swearing-in and Parth Pawar visited his grandparents.

NLP Gurukul launches certified NLP training to build scalable, locally accessible mental well being practitioner capacity across India.
NLP Gurukul(TM) offers an internationally certified Neuro Linguistic Programming workshop focused on creating sustainable behavioural change through structured practice, a hybrid in-person/online delivery model, monthly sessions for scalability, and targeted outreach to Tier 2 cities to decentralise mental well-being practitioner capacity and improve accessibility and affordability.

Realtor 'suicide': Police ordered to probe circumstances after Income Tax officials were present during the incident.
Police have been directed to investigate the circumstances surrounding the apparent suicide of a real estate chairperson that occurred while Income Tax officials were present; the I-T Department had conducted prior searches and was finalising statutory procedures, and the inquiry will focus on the immediate circumstances of the death but may expand if other matters emerge.

Foreign news roundup: India-EU free trade praised; Bangladesh holds elections and referendum; Pakistan loan humiliation; Gaza strikes.
Top foreign headlines: UAE hails the India-EU free trade agreement as promoting economic openness; Bangladesh prepares for imminent elections and a reform referendum with a prominent party barred and voter uncertainty; Pakistan's prime minister criticizes the humiliation of seeking foreign loans; security operations in Balochistan killed numerous alleged terrorists and some security personnel; Israeli strikes in Gaza caused significant Palestinian casualties as a ceasefire process advances only incrementally.

Simple interest shows linear growth; mutual fund returns vary with markets and compounding-assess risks via scheme disclosures.
Simple interest applies only to the principal and yields predictable, non compounding results calculated from principal, rate, and time; it is an educational aid for short term or fixed rate products. Mutual funds differ: pooled investments managed by an asset management company produce variable returns driven by market performance and compounding, are not guaranteed, and operate within regulatory mandates-investors must consult scheme documents and disclosures to assess risks.

SBI General Insurance posts INR 10,769 crore GDP in 9M FY26 with improved loss ratio and solvency strength.
SBI General Insurance reported a GDP of INR 10,769 crore in 9M FY26, growing 14.5% versus an industry rate of 8.7%, with strong segmental growth (Health 29%, PA 49%, Motor 19%, Fire 13%). Profit After Tax was INR 522 crore, loss ratio improved to 78.5% from 84.3%, and solvency ratio stood at 2.12 times, attributed to improved underwriting, risk selection, claims management and operational efficiency.

VinFast commits to a long-term EV manufacturing investment in India and advances product localization and ecosystem development.
VinFast is committing to a long-term investment to build an electric vehicle manufacturing complex in Thoothukudi to develop local manufacturing capacity, supplier ecosystems and employment under the Make in India policy, while pursuing product localization, distribution, charging infrastructure and after sales services to expand India's electric vehicle ecosystem.

Chak De India Tour: Salim-Sulaiman headline a multi city Bollyboom concert series; exclusive BookMyShow tickets Feb 1.
Percept Live and Laqshya Media Group announce the Bollyboom 'Chak De India Tour' with Salim-Sulaiman as a multi city, ticketed live tour beginning March 21, 2026 (Phase One: Jaipur, Lucknow, Indore, Pune, Ahmedabad), with Phase Two to follow. Tickets exclusively on BookMyShow from February 1, 2026, priced Rs. 899-4,999. The tour is presented as part of the Bollyboom intellectual property, emphasising arena scale production, immersive visuals, a curated setlist spanning film and independent works (including material from 'Bhoomi'), and a multi generational audience strategy.

Blue Dart Express announces Q3FY26 results: Rs.1,616 crore revenue and Rs.70 crore PAT; investments in network and digital onboarding.
Blue Dart Express Ltd. disclosed Q3FY26 results reporting Rs. 1,616 crore revenue and Rs. 70 crore profit after tax, attributing performance to stable domestic demand, Tier 2/3 market contributions, SME activity, and cost discipline. The company highlighted selective investments in network and operational capacity, the commissioning of a Green Integrated Ground Hub at Pataudi to improve line haul connectivity, and the launch of a Digital Account Opening platform to streamline SME onboarding, alongside continued emphasis on digital capability building and sustainability initiatives.

Roswalt Realty acquires Oshiwara Metro Station naming rights for one year, rebranding it Roswalt Realty Oshiwara.
Roswalt Realty acquired exclusive naming rights to Oshiwara Metro Station for one year, rebranding it as Roswalt Realty Oshiwara to increase corporate visibility and community association along the Oshiwara-Andheri West corridor; the announcement highlights branding, urban integration, and engagement aims but does not disclose contractual terms or financial details.

Cricket stadia fined for failing to disclose groundwater use and required to explain reliance on groundwater versus treated water.
The tribunal fined twelve cricket stadia Rs 5,000 each for failing to submit groundwater-use replies to the Central Ground Water Authority, noting this non-submission delayed resolution. It highlighted IS Bindra Stadium's use of 6,000 KLM groundwater without an STP despite availability of treated effluent and required explanations and disclosure of steps to stop groundwater use, adopt treated water and implement rainwater harvesting within a fixed period.

Falling rupee raises import costs and risks worsening poverty if the upcoming budget fails to target the poor.
The commentary argues the government lacks fiscal surpluses to fund redistributive programmes and that budgets of the past eleven years have failed to target the underprivileged. It links the rupee's depreciation to higher import costs for oil, manufactured goods and agricultural inputs, intensifying price pressures that disproportionately harm low income households. The author urges the budget to prioritize resource transfers and targeted spending to reduce economic pain, warning that headline growth alone does not improve per capita incomes or living standards without deliberate fiscal redistribution.

Ghee supplies to TTD found possibly adulterated with animal fats and procurement norms were diluted.
Minister alleges NDDB, CFTRI and SIT reports confirm ghee adulteration supplied to TTD, detecting animal fats, beta-sitosterol and processed oils; the SIT chargesheet quantifies the fraud at about Rs 240 crore and names accused. He asserts that dilution of procurement eligibility and tender conditions and the introduction of subcontracting under the previous administration enabled collusion between dairy experts, manufacturers and certain TTD officials, resulting in suppression of reports and diversion of payments.

Sensory Park integrates nature based therapy and vocational training to advance inclusive development for persons with disabilities.
The five acre Sensory Park at Amar Seva Sangam, funded by an INR 8 lakh grant under the Australian Government's Direct Aid Program, integrates nature based therapeutic interventions, structured sensory pathways, motor planning zones, play based equipment, and vocational elements to support sensory integration, early intervention, and agricultural based vocational training for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, while emphasising universal accessibility and dignity centred community rehabilitation.

Chandigarh University placements: over 10,000 offers in 2025, extensive paid internships and targeted employability programs.
Chandigarh University reports large scale campus recruitment growth with recruiters rising from 282 to over 1,300 and annual job offers from 2,410 to 10,000, including 15,000 IT offers over ten years. For 2025 CU secured over 10,000 offers from national and international firms, extensive internship placements (1,534 in 2025; 99% paid; 37 international), and operates employability initiatives such as a Corporate Connect Program, Career Resource Centre, and a LinkedIn Experience Zone to prepare students from first year for placements.

PM Narendra Modi to keynote ET NOW Global Business Summit on India's innovation led growth, manufacturing and digital infrastructure agenda.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will keynote the ET NOW Global Business Summit 2026, using the platform to advance an innovation led growth agenda. The announcement emphasises policy pillars-manufacturing and FDI promotion, Digital India and digital infrastructure, major infrastructure investment, demographic and startup strengths, and supply chain diversification-to strengthen India's role as a global hub for research, technology and sustainable economic resilience.

GM Modular special screening of Border 2 honored CISF jawans and convened architects and dealers in Mumbai.
GM Modular organised a special screening of Border 2 in Mumbai to bring over 400 CISF jawans together with architects and dealers as a corporate tribute to the security forces, framed by the company's brand responsibility and 'Nation First' values and intended to strengthen stakeholder relations through purpose-driven brand engagement.