Religious leader demands ban on beef exports and declaration of cow as national personification following contested ritual access.
A religious leader protested denial of ritual access and demanded a ban on beef exports and declaration of the cow as a national personification; mela authorities issued a notice challenging his use of a contested religious title while citing a pending civil appeal that restrains consecration, and officials reported a barricade breach raising public-order and crowd-management concerns.

Counterterrorism operation with mobile internet suspension in J-K; government consultations on AI and return of ancient sculptures.
Security forces intensified counterterrorism operations in Kishtwar while authorities instituted a temporary mobile internet suspension to locate militants; political opposition alleged administrative non-disclosure of key details about the Great Nicobar project on national security grounds. The executive is conducting consultations on responsible artificial intelligence and social media measures, and the US will return three ancient bronze sculptures to India, exemplifying cultural property repatriation.

Taste Hong Kong: a chef-curated guide and digital campaign promoting neighbourhood dining and Hong Kong's culinary identity.
The Hong Kong Tourism Board launched Taste Hong Kong, a chef-curated guide produced with the Chinese Culinary Institute featuring 250 restaurants selected by over 50 master chefs, supported by digital assets (videos, maps, downloadable guide), QR-code placements and promotional broadcasts to promote neighbourhood discovery and reinforce Hong Kong's positioning as a global gourmet destination.

Pre-IPO investing faces information gaps; disciplined multi-quarter due diligence and curated access strengthen investor confidence.
Pre-IPO investing in India is hampered by limited information, inconsistent disclosures, and constrained access, impairing investors' ability to assess business quality. Supremus Angel addresses these gaps through multi-quarter operational due diligence, selective curation of high-conviction opportunities, and emphasis on governance visibility, transparency, and disciplined analysis to bolster investor confidence and credible access to growth-stage companies.

India Power Corporation to develop a 70 MW solar project in Bhutan as part of a 1.5 GW expansion plan.
A strategic commercial partnership will develop a 70 MW solar facility at Tenchuka, Paro, as part of a 1.5 GW corporate solar development plan in Bhutan. The Tenchuka site spans ~200 acres, is south-facing with high irradiation, and lies about 3.5 km from the Jamjee 220/33 kV substation, enabling grid connection and power evacuation. The project is presented as the first Independent Power Producer initiative in Bhutan and forms part of broader cross-border private investments responding to projected demand growth from urban projects, industry expansion, and digital infrastructure.

Karnataka consulting on responsible AI and social media use, considering age-based access and running a large digital detox program.
Karnataka is consulting on measures for responsible use of artificial intelligence and social media, focusing on protecting children from premature exposure to harmful content and considering age-based access in light of international examples and the central Economic Survey; concurrently, the state and Meta are running a large digital detox initiative for over three lakh children and one lakh teachers.

AI autonomy requires governance-by-design and digital sovereignty to ensure compliance, accountability, and secure operations at scale.
Widespread enterprise deployment of autonomous AI agents shifts the principal compliance focus from technical adoption to governance-by-design, Responsible AI frameworks, and digital sovereignty. Embedding compliance controls across experience, data, and operations (XDO) and adopting quantum-resistant cryptography and secure connectivity are presented as necessary safeguards to preserve data integrity, accountability, and jurisdictional compliance as systems initiate and complete work end-to-end.

Adittya Eye Clinic opens Kandivali branch offering advanced, affordable eye-care services including retinal and cataract treatments.
Inauguration of Adittya Eye Clinic's Kandivali branch establishes an expanded ophthalmic facility offering advanced, affordable services-phacoemulsification and cataract procedures, retinal care including lasers and ROP treatment, excimer laser refractive procedures, glaucoma management, squint and paediatric surgery, and ocular aesthetic treatments-backed by upgraded diagnostic equipment, a multi-disciplinary ophthalmologist team, and prior high-volume patient experience.

Monika Alcobev partners with designer Gaurav Gupta, 1800 Tequila served as exclusive spirits partner at store launch.
Monika Alcobev collaborated with Gaurav Gupta for the flagship store launch at DLF Emporio, naming 1800 Tequila as the exclusive spirits partner and providing a branded bar and hospitality experience. The announcement highlights marketing and experiential elements but does not disclose underlying contractual terms, consideration, distribution rights, or regulatory and compliance details.

Ko rber acquires remaining stake in Godrej Ko rber, making it wholly owned to integrate Indian operations and boost regional capabilities.
Ko rber acquired the remaining equity interest in Godrej Ko rber Supply Chain Limited, converting it into a wholly owned subsidiary and fully integrating Indian operations into Ko rber's Business Area Supply Chain to centralise governance, investment and R&D coordination across robotics, software and automation.

AIDC UPS lithium battery safety: identifies unique risk drivers and proposes hierarchical architecture, multi-layer fire protection, and standards.
The white paper identifies distinct AIDC battery hazards-voltage sag, thermal accumulation and accelerated degradation from frequent surges and high-rate discharge-and the standards gap for combined long-term float charging with high-rate discharge. It proposes a 4L hierarchical intelligent safety architecture, multi-layer cell/module/cabinet fire protection, and end-to-end factory-to-operation management, and calls for AIDC-specific safety standards alongside future technology adoption.

Exterro achieves ISO 27001 certification, strengthening customer data protections for regulated industries and audit readiness.
Exterro achieved ISO 27001 certification, implementing a risk based Information Security Management System with documented controls, internal audits, management review, and ongoing surveillance audits. The certification unifies existing security frameworks, strengthens third party assurance for vendor risk assessments, supports audit readiness, and streamlines procurement due diligence for regulated industries.

Star Health reports Ind AS financial improvements and commits to IFRS alignment, highlighting digital claims automation and disclosure transparency.
Star Health emphasises financial reporting and comparability under Ind AS and preparatory alignment with IFRS, attributing improved Ind AS profitability and underwriting metrics to premium growth, portfolio recalibration, disciplined underwriting, expense management and investment yield. The release discloses core Ind AS financial line items and key ratios to support comparability and investor information, and highlights claims settlement volumes, persistency, customer metrics, distribution footprint and digital claims automation as governance and operational controls relevant to regulatory oversight and market conduct.

Construction equipment decision platform DesiMachines offers neutral comparison tools, financing access, and plans AI discovery and lifecycle cost features.
DesiMachines is a neutral, non transactional decision support platform for construction equipment that enables model comparison and access to financing and insurance without selling machines; multiple OEMs, dealers, and equipment financiers participate, the platform is approaching breakeven, and plans include AI driven discovery and lifecycle cost tools to enhance informed purchasing.

ImagiNxt 2026 tech festival convenes founders, investors, policymakers, and creators to align innovation, policy, and global collaboration.
ImagiNxt 2026 is a two-day global technology convening that brings together founders, investors, policymakers, enterprises, researchers, and creators to align technology innovation with policy dialogue and international collaboration. Structured around five thematic tracks-including digital public infrastructure, enterprise transformation, startup fundraising, consumer technology and developer ecosystems-the festival features exhibitions, experiential installations, and a startup pitch programme judged by domestic and international investors, and integrates grassroots innovation via partnership with the National Innovation Foundation.

Somaiya Vidyavihar's 25th alumni reunion celebrated institutional legacy, alumni recognition, mentorship, and a Future of Work panel on leadership in an AI era.
Somaiya Vidyavihar hosted its Silver Somaiyans Celebration 2026 and SAAM to mark 25 years for the Batch of 2001, underscoring the institution's philosophy of education as long term social and intellectual capital, recognizing alumni across sectors, convening a "Future of Work" panel on leadership in the AI era, and enabling mentorship and networking between alumni and current students while reinforcing institutional identity through cultural programming.

Sustainable Aviation Fuel: ethanol-to-jet demonstrated as ASTM D7566 compliant, ready for commercial deployment and policy-driven scaling.
Demonstrated conversion of ethanol into drop-in SAF using licensed Axens JetanolTM technology at Praj's integrated demo plant validates the Ethanol-to-Jet pathway for commercial deployment. The process-dehydration, oligomerization and hydrogenation with provided catalysts-produces SAF compliant with ASTM D7566, enabling compatibility with existing aviation infrastructure and supporting deployment models for Oil Marketing Companies and ethanol producers to meet regulatory blending and certification requirements.

NUCAT Test 1 dates announced for BTech admissions; register by Feb 9 to book your exam slot.
NUCAT Test 1 is the gateway for BTech admissions at NMAMIT, Nitte and NMIT Bengaluru, with applicants required to register online by the published deadline to book exam slots. Seat allocation follows categories including General, Inclusivity, a limited JEE-score quota, and reserved Merit Scholarship seats with specified tuition fee waivers for academic excellence, supported by NBA-accredited programs, industry partnerships, placement support and institutional financial-assistance measures.

Venezuela oil sector opens to private control; arbitration allowed and royalty cap set at 30%.
Legislation permits private companies to assume full management of oil production and sales after demonstrating financial and technical capacity, while ownership of hydrocarbon reservoirs remains vested in the state. The law allows independent arbitration of disputes and sets a royalty cap of 30 percent with the executive empowered to set project-specific fiscal percentages based on investment and competitiveness.

Jain Diksha Mahotsav 2026: a five-day collective initiation in Borivali where 64 aspirants receive Diksha under senior Acharyas.
Jain Diksha Mahotsav 2026 is a five-day collective initiation event in Borivali West (4-8 February 2026) where 64 aspirants will receive Diksha under senior Acharyas and Pujya YogtilakSuriji Maharaj Saheb. The gathering occupies a 250,000 sq ft spiritual township, will host over 800 monks and nuns, and provides large-scale logistics including seating for 10,000 per meal, community meals for 200,000 devotees, distribution to 100,000 households, daily illumination with 1,000 lamps, and nightly devotional performances.