Air India flight returned to Delhi after an APU fire warning; passengers were flown to Singapore on another aircraft.
The operating crew elected a precautionary return to Delhi after a suspected Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) fire warning about an hour into the Singapore bound flight; the aircraft landed safely, ground teams assisted passengers, and the carrier re accommodated them on an alternate aircraft.

Film release blocked over review-committee referral; producers told to seek relief before the high court division bench on scheduled listing.
The petition challenges the film regulator's referral to a review committee and seeks a censor certificate; the court directed the producers to pursue their challenge before the Madras High Court division bench listed for January 20, noting the petition should have expressly challenged the chairperson's January 6 communication and emphasizing the division bench's primary competence to adjudicate the appeal.

Mumbai civic polls: leaders urge voters to dislodge ruling party amid allegations of election management bias.
Senior regional leaders urged broad voter turnout to dislodge the ruling party and to contest control of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, while alleging that election management was biased: the electoral authority did not explain PADU use, extended canvassing time reportedly facilitating inducements, and allowed indelible ink marks that could be wiped off; party organisers were instructed to stay alert to malpractice.

Kerala businessman arrested under PMLA in cashew export money laundering probe after bribery allegations against an agency officer.
A Kerala businessman was arrested under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act in a cashew export linked investigation based on multiple FIRs alleging cheating through fraudulent import promises; the arrest precedes production before a special PMLA court. Concurrently, the businessman had accused a probe officer of soliciting Rs 2 crore to settle the March 2021 money laundering case, prompting a state vigilance complaint and creating parallel bribery allegations alongside the substantive money laundering prosecution.

Chaitanya Baghel bail appeal deferred; high court cited parity and documentary evidence to grant bail.
Supreme Court deferred the appeal against bail granted to Chaitanya Baghel in ED and ACB/EOW prosecutions. The high court allowed bail on parity grounds, noting his role was significantly lesser than other accused already on bail, that the ED investigation was largely documentary, and that evidentiary weight of Section 50 PMLA statements and financial/digital records should be tested at trial rather than at the bail stage. The HC separately criticized investigative failure to arrest another accused despite an open warrant.

Muthoot FinCorp employee recognition programme honours top performers and emphasises measurable performance metrics across branches and functions.
Muthoot FinCorp's Dil Se Awards is a structured annual employee recognition framework covering branch, business unit, and central support teams that acknowledges sustained excellence and reinforces merit-based recognition and employee well being. Performance assessment is based on quantifiable objectives, with management evaluations reported at 90-95% driven by measurable outcomes within individual control, alongside clearly defined promotion pathways, structured rewards, and transparency in career progression.

FixMyScore app offers consent-based credit-data access and personalised AI plans to improve credit scores and loan terms.
FixMyScore is an AI-driven consumer platform offering bureau-powered instant credit reports, score tracking, real-time alerts, personalised score-improvement recommendations, debt repayment and settlement guidance, and a progress roadmap, operating via consent-based access to credit information and purporting adherence to strict data privacy and security standards.

YAYAVAR's licensed hard luggage portfolio combines Indian manufacturing, omnichannel distribution, and sustained consumer demand.
YAYAVAR has developed a large-scale licensed hard luggage portfolio featuring Warner Bros. and DC franchises, prioritising long-term scalability, design authenticity, and repeat-purchase consumer acceptance. All products are manufactured in India with in house quality controls, enabling competitive pricing, reliable supply, and omnichannel distribution across e-commerce, modern trade, general trade and B2B channels, resulting in sustained sales velocity, positive ratings, and category leadership.

Make in India strengthens domestic power transmission manufacturing, boosting supply chain resilience and renewable integration.
Make in India is driving localisation of critical transmission equipment-transformers, cables, converters, and switchgear-reducing import dependence and improving project delivery predictability. The Production Linked Incentive scheme and coordinated national policies incentivise investment in advanced domestic manufacturing capacity that meets global standards, lowering execution risk for complex transmission projects and enhancing international competitiveness. Local supply-chain development is presented as essential for renewable integration, cost reduction through economies of scale, and grid modernisation with greater operational flexibility.

Kerala Congress (Mani) returning to UDF is not under discussion; alliance membership requires party request and partner consultation.
No formal negotiations are underway for Kerala Congress (Mani) to rejoin the UDF; leaders have stated that any accession would require a request from the party and that the front will not apply pressure. UDF leadership also asserted that consultation with existing allies, including addressing objections by current partners, is a prerequisite before admitting a returning member.

Malaysia Airlines partners with Mumbai Indians to boost brand engagement, transit tourism and connectivity for Indian travellers.
Malaysia Airlines entered a commercial partnership with Mumbai Indians as Associate Sponsor and Official Global Airline Partner to leverage the team's global fan base through co-branded visibility, on-ground fan engagements, exclusive merchandise and player appearances. The announcement highlights 80 weekly flights to 10 Indian cities, promotion of the Bonus Side Trip transit tourism programme for eligible KLIA transit passengers, and support for Visit Malaysia 2026 to stimulate tourism and strengthen connectivity and trade between India and Malaysia.

Jana Nayagan film certification delayed; producer must pursue higher-bench review while decision is urged by Jan 20.
The highest appellate bench declined to entertain a direct appeal against a division-bench stay of a single-judge direction to grant a film censor certificate, directing the producer to seek relief before the high court's division bench and urging the high court to decide the petition by January 20; the producer argued the film is a perishable item and delay would cause serious commercial injury.

X restricts Grok from generating or editing sexualised images of real people and limits image tools to paid subscribers.
X geoblocked Grok's ability to generate or edit images of real people in revealing clothing in jurisdictions where illegal, limited image creation and editing via Grok to paid subscribers for accountability, and affirmed enforcement through content removal, account suspensions, and reporting to law enforcement for violations such as child sexual exploitation and non-consensual nudity, in response to regulatory directives stressing that safe harbour protections under section 79 depend on strict due diligence and compliance with takedown and reporting obligations.

Sankranthi festival: state leaders extended greetings, emphasising agrarian prosperity, cultural traditions, and support for farmers.
State leaders extended Sankranthi greetings, characterising the festival as a celebration of agrarian prosperity, cultural continuity, and communal harmony; the Governor emphasised traditions and brotherhood, the Chief Minister wished for abundant crops and pledged government schemes for inclusive development, and the YSRCP leader conveyed health and prosperity while noting customary rituals that honour livestock and seasonal renewal.

Air India cancels US flights as Iranian airspace closes, causing rerouting via Iraq and delays; some Europe services affected.
Closure of Iranian airspace led Air India to cancel certain US services and reroute flights to avoid the region, principally via Iraqi airspace. Alternative routings increase flight distance and fuel needs; where rerouting is not feasible because aircraft lack sufficient fuel capacity for the longer sectors, services are cancelled. Pakistan's existing airspace closure has already lengthened westbound routings, compounding operational disruption.

Net Open Position rules revised to align with international standards, changing measurement, capital charge and exemption provisions; comments invited.
Amendments revise computation and capitalisation of the Net Open Position: remove separate onshore/offshore NOP, include accumulated overseas surplus, require forex risk capital charge on actual NOP, modify the Shorthand method treating gold separately, and provide for exemption of certain structural forex positions.

Federal officer fires defensive shot during attack while conducting an immigration arrest amid wider enforcement and protests.
A federal officer shot a person in the leg after being attacked with a shovel and broom handle while attempting an arrest of an individual alleged to be in the country illegally; two others who joined the attack were detained. DHS described the shot as defensive force and noted use of crowd-control measures nearby. The incident coincides with intensified federal immigration operations, pending litigation challenging enforcement tactics, and plans to assign military lawyers to assist federal prosecutors.

NFRA launches AI challenge for financial reporting compliance, offering prizes, startup participation, and a potential deployment contract.
NFRA, with IndiaAI, launched the IndiaAI Financial Reporting Compliance Challenge to solicit AI solutions that extract data from multi-format documents and validate it against frameworks, offering a Rs.1.5 Crore prize pool, interim awards to up to ten teams, and a potential two-year national deployment contract; required deliverables include explainable compliance validation reports, automated risk analytics, and an AI insight bot, with applications closing February 22, 2026.

Central Government salary account package offers integrated banking, insurance and card benefits nationwide to employees.
The Department of Financial Services directed Public Sector Banks to offer a composite Salary Account Package for Central Government employees combining zero-balance banking facilities (free RTGS/NEFT/UPI, concessional loan terms, cashback and nil maintenance), integrated insurance protection (personal accident, air accident, disability, term life with top-up, and health insurance with top-up) and enhanced card benefits; banks must publicise the scheme, facilitate migration of existing salary accounts with employee consent, and ensure uniform coverage and convenience across employee cadres.

Paripoorna Mediclaim Ayush Bima expands CGHS beneficiaries' coverage with indemnity inpatient insurance and co-payment options.
Department of Financial Services launched Paripoorna Mediclaim Ayush Bima for CGHS beneficiaries, an optional indemnity in patient hospitalization product for up to six members per policy with Rs.10 Lakh and Rs.20 Lakh sum insured options and selectable 70:30 or 50:50 co payment. Key features include room rent caps (1% normal, 2% ICU), 30 day pre and 60 day post hospitalization cover, AYUSH coverage up to 100% of sum insured, modern treatment cover up to 25% with an optional full cover rider, a cumulative 10% no claim bonus per year up to 100%, discounted premiums by co payment, and no GST; distribution via insurer offices and online platform.