Alleged liquor scam: multiple bail petitions and a probe agency challenge scheduled for hearing next week.
Hearing of over forty petitions in the alleged liquor scam was deferred to January 28, encompassing accused bail applications and a probe agency challenge to bail for Chaitanya Baghel; notices were issued on a petition by Saumya Chaurasia, who was re-arrested after prior bail, and counsel argued the re-arrests represent repetitive filings despite unchanged allegations and material since 2019.

D K Shivakumar challenges ED money laundering probe as re investigation and abuse of process; hearing March 10.
D K Shivakumar seeks quashing of an ED ECIR and summons, alleging the present inquiry is a re investigation, an abuse of process and violative of protection against double jeopardy, and relies on an earlier undertaking of no coercive action. The ED contends the two ECIRs concern different facts, offences and quantums of proceeds, links the present probe to a separate FIR and disproportionate assets findings from a preliminary enquiry, and argues double jeopardy claims are premature at the investigation stage.

Best astrologers in Kolkata 2026 promoted, listing leading practitioners, claimed awards, services, and contact information.
Promotional profiles present several Kolkata astrologers labeled "best astrologer in Kolkata 2026," led by Swami Ramananda Guruji who is described as a master of Manopravesh Vidya and multiple traditional and complementary practices; the release lists asserted awards, governmental recognitions, charitable activities, consultation modes (website, phone), and multimedia links. Four supporting practitioners are summarized with their specialties, client bases, outreach channels, and contact details. The text operates as a press release emphasizing endorsements and promotional corroboration rather than an evidentiary legal record.

Best astrologers in Chennai 2026: promotional list highlighting Swami Ramananda Guruji's awards, services, telepathy, and other practitioners.
Promotional press release presenting Swami Ramananda Guruji as the leading astrologer in Chennai for 2026, asserting awards, expertise in Vedic and Western astrology, telepathy/Manopravesh, healing services, high profile clientele, and providing web links and contact numbers; the release also lists other named Chennai astrologers with their specialties, claimed experience, and contacts, and includes a disclaimer that the distributor takes no editorial responsibility.

Alleged Rs 366 crore money laundering and bribery ring in MAWS transfers reveals systemic corruption and asset diversion.
Investigators report recovered communications, photographs and documents alleging systematic payment of bribes in MAWS transfer, posting and recruitment matters-alleged instances involving about 340 officials with bribe amounts from several lakhs to around one crore each, totaling approximately Rs 365.87 crore-funds allegedly invested in real estate, foreign assets, gold and luxury expenditure; the enforcement agency used its statutory information sharing power to request registration of a criminal case to serve as a predicate for a PMLA prosecution.

Five booked for killing after alleged Aadhaar-linked phone credit dispute led to a fatal shooting.
Five persons, including a village head, were booked after an alleged dispute over instalments for a mobile phone-purchased on credit using an accused's Aadhaar-led to a confrontation in which one accused allegedly shot a 21 year old in the abdomen; the victim died during treatment and police registered a murder case with investigation ongoing.

Indian CEOs show stronger confidence in domestic growth and revenues, prioritising investment, cybersecurity and AI readiness.
Indian CEOs report substantially higher confidence in near-term domestic GDP and revenue growth than global peers, and India has risen as a preferred investment destination. CEOs identify macroeconomic volatility, cyber risks and tech disruptions as principal threats; cybersecurity has become a top concern. Indian firms show greater concern about keeping pace with technology and AI while reporting lower adoption rates for AI in demand generation and product/service offerings, although some attribute revenue increases to AI.

SMEs drive industrial growth and employment; Rajasthan should convert local entrepreneurship into global opportunities.
SMEs are central to industrial development, employment creation, and rural economic strengthening; Rajasthan should convert its entrepreneurial tradition into global opportunities by leveraging sectoral strengths in renewable energy, mining, textiles, handicrafts, engineering goods and tourism. SMEs are characterised as principal contributors to national initiatives promoting manufacturing and self-reliance, and state recognition through awards is presented as an incentive to foster private-sector contribution to regional economic objectives.

Sambhal children to march in Lucknow Republic Day parade after rehabilitation, school enrolment and skills training.
The 'Bheekh Se Seekh' initiative identified 268 children engaged in begging; 30 who stopped begging, completed Aadhaar and other documentation, and were enrolled in government schools were selected for the Lucknow Republic Day marching band. The district administration provided instruments and coordinated training, while authorities continue documentation and school enrolment for the remaining children and link adult family members to skill-based employment as part of family relocation and rehabilitation efforts.

Sigma Advanced Systems acquires UK-based Nasmyth to create a global aerospace manufacturing platform with planned investment boost.
Sigma Advanced Systems acquired UK-based Nasmyth Group for ?213 crore and plans an additional ?450 crore investment to integrate Nasmyth's NADCAP-accredited engineering, long-term OEM contracts, and UK/European customer proximity with Sigma's large-scale Indian manufacturing base. The combined platform will retain Nasmyth's leadership for customer-facing engineering and programme governance while shifting manufacturing scale and certification-driven execution to Sigma's Indian operations to accelerate participation in complex, safety-critical aerospace and defence programmes.

Fake GST input tax credit probe triggers multi-state ED raids over alleged Rs 658 crore fraud.
Investigations under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act concern an alleged Rs 658 crore fake ITC scheme involving multi-state searches; a non-existent firm, Siddhi Vinayak Trade Merchants, is alleged to have helped claim Rs 99.31 crore of ITC via bogus invoices valued at Rs 658.55 crore, with some 58 shell entities across states under scrutiny and coordination with state police for the money-laundering probe.

IKEA launches online sales in Tamil Nadu; state urges localising supply chain to boost jobs.
IKEA has started online retail sales in Tamil Nadu as a precursor to a planned physical store, and the Industries Minister urged the company to localise its supply chain in the State to capitalise on an established supplier base that meets global manufacturing and social-environmental standards, with expected employment gains from expanded localisation.

Tamil Nadu governor walks out; Assembly records only government-prepared address and CM seeks amendment to remove it
The Governor declined to read the state government-prepared inaugural address, walked out of the Assembly alleging inaccuracies, and the House adopted a resolution that only the government-prepared text read by the Speaker in Tamil will go on record; the Chief Minister said he will pursue a constitutional amendment under Article 176 to remove the mandatory gubernatorial address and asserted the Governor cannot alter or omit the government-prepared content.

US tariffs on European goods prompt calls to de escalate as relations remain strong despite the Greenland dispute.
A new 10 per cent import tax on goods from eight European nations has been announced in connection with a diplomatic dispute over Greenland; the measure will take effect in February as an increase in import duties presented as a response to allied support for Denmark rather than a multilateral decision, and U.S. officials describe broader international relations with Europe as remaining strong while urging de escalation and invoking national security concerns tied to Greenland.

Amaravati: chief minister invites partners to build the world's best city, highlighting investment and green energy potential.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced a government initiative to develop Amaravati into a world class city and invited partners to participate, emphasising a shift from "ease of doing business" to "speed of doing business" to accelerate investment. He highlighted Andhra Pradesh's demographic advantages and sectoral opportunities, notably urban infrastructure and green energy (sunlight, wind and storage), to attract private and institutional capital for city development.

Renewable energy expansion focused on measured growth in generation, storage and manufacturing to meet AI and data centre demand.
ReNew will expand across generation, storage and domestic solar manufacturing in a measured way, later entering downstream areas like green hydrogen, green ammonia and data centre power; AI and data centres are seen as major demand drivers that renewables can supply predominantly as capacity scales, but reaching targeted capacity (from ~150 GW to roughly 1,000-1,800 GW) will require substantial land, transmission and multi decadal build out while green fuels remain costlier today.

Rising gold and silver prices linked to alleged conversion of corrupt cash into precious metals, says Akhilesh.
Akilesh Yadav links rising gold and silver prices to a practice he calls the "solidification of corruption," whereby ill-gotten liquid cash is converted into precious metals, creating a demand-driven feedback loop that increases prices. He contends this trend has social consequences-higher theft, burglary and robbery-and strains policing. Market data reports silver futures breaching Rs 3,04,200/kg and gold reaching record highs, with trade-tariff tensions and a weak dollar cited as demand drivers.

Smuggled diesel seized mid sea; customs arrested vessel master and owner's son for alleged duty evasion.
A mid sea, intelligence led Customs raid on the cargo barge MV Tina 4 seized over 180 tonnes of diesel concealed in water tanks and led to the arrest of the vessel master and an owner's son for alleged smuggling and evasion of customs duty; investigators reported a tank not matching the vessel's approved design and indicated a possible wider smuggling nexus.

GIFT City is a gateway to India and Asia Pacific with stable governance and global standard financial regulations.
GIFT City is being advanced as a gateway for international firms to access Indian markets and as a regional Asia Pacific base, enabling cross border financial transactions within India's jurisdiction under regulatory frameworks intended to match global financial centres, supported by economic growth and stable governance.

The Lonely Lions reframes entrepreneurship as an inner, sustained journey emphasizing solitude, composure, and endurance over visible success.
The Lonely Lions, authored by first generation entrepreneurs Manya Jha and Sushil Baranwal, reframes entrepreneurship as an extended inner journey marked by sustained responsibility, solitude, and emotional and moral work during long phases without external validation. Drawing on eleven years of bootstrapped experience, the book emphasizes composure, restraint, and steadiness as forms of leadership, avoids prescriptive advice, and intends to recognize and validate those persisting in less visible stages of building, with its release on National Startups Day highlighting the symbolic link between public celebration and sustained entrepreneurial labor.