PFRDA expert committee to design assured payouts under the National Pension System, covering guarantees, operational terms, risk and disclosures.
PFRDA has formed a 15-member expert committee to design regulations enabling assured payouts under the National Pension System, focusing on market-based legal mechanisms for guarantees, operational terms for decumulation (lock-in, withdrawals, pricing, fees), capital and solvency risk requirements, tax treatment preserving NPS membership, and standardized disclosures to prevent mis-selling.

RBI invites comments on clarifying Tier 1 capital computation and applicability of concentration norms; submissions due Jan 28, 2026.
RBI proposes amendments clarifying computation of Owned Fund / Tier 1 Capital for NBFCs and ARCs and the applicability of Credit / Investment Concentration norms, modifying multiple 2025 master directions, and invites stakeholder feedback by January 28, 2026 via the 'Connect 2 Regulate' portal or by post/email to the Chief General Manager, Balance Sheet Group, Department of Regulation.

Pongal fete at Dr. MGR Janaki College celebrates rural traditions with student dances, stalls and communal Pongal offering.
Pongal fete at Dr. MGR Janaki College for Women recreated a village marketplace and harvest celebration with over 4,000 students performing regional folk dances and running stalls selling traditional foods and crafts; the event culminated in communal Pongal cooking and offering as an act of thanksgiving and was presented as a cultural preservation initiative by college leadership.

Silver and gold reach record highs in Delhi amid safe-haven buying and geopolitical uncertainty, fueling investor demand.
Silver reached Rs 2,71,000 per kilogram and gold Rs 1,45,000 per 10 grams in Delhi as stockist buying and safe-haven demand driven by geopolitical tensions and technical strength propelled multi-session gains; participants are watching U.S. economic data and dollar movements for near-term bullion direction.

HGPI advances skill development, smart campus infrastructure, industry-aligned curriculum and entrepreneurship for practice-ready graduates.
HGPI's strategy combines a State-level Skill Development Centre offering practical, simulated training aligned with national initiatives, upgraded smart and digital campus facilities, and an industry-aligned curriculum with internships and field exposure. The institution also promotes entrepreneurship, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and industry partnerships to produce adaptable, practice-ready graduates.

Presidential tariffs may require large, multiyear refunds and complex administration if court limits unilateral tariff authority.
A potential ruling that invalidates the President's unilateral authority to impose sweeping tariffs would raise repayment obligations for duties already collected. Repayment would involve calculating large aggregate sums, identifying eligible payors, and administering multiyear refunds, creating significant government financial exposure and complex refund administration challenges.

Pithapuram launches constituency programmes for preventive healthcare, dignified livelihoods, medical education and cultural development.
Implementation of constituency-level programmes emphasizing preventive healthcare, dignified livelihood provision, education support, and cultural infrastructure. The health component establishes a STEP model of screening, treatment, education and prevention with mobile medical units and village-level cancer screenings aimed at controlling cancer incidence within five years. Livelihood measures provide permanent funded micro-retail units for differently-abled persons and a large-scale free dental mission delivering household and school services. Complementary measures include medical-education infrastructure support, cultural-hub development, public-welfare works and sanitation directives to expand access through funded infrastructure and institutional partnerships.

Shared FMCG field force enables brands to scale faster and cut go-to-market costs by 30-40%.
Smart Force is a shared, plug-and-play field sales and execution model deploying shared on-ground teams, standardized processes, pre-mapped routes and an AI-enabled app with 150,000 outlet records, real-time tracking, intelligent call planning and reporting to compress expansion timelines, accelerate distribution and reduce go-to-market costs by about 30-40% compared with traditional in-house models.

Anondita Medicare obtains MDSAP certification enabling sales in major regulated international markets including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan and the USA.
Anondita Medicare Limited obtained MDSAP certification under ISO 13485:2016, authorising sale, distribution, and marketing of its medical device products in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, and the United States by meeting unified regulatory requirements and strengthening regulatory credibility and international market readiness.

Colgate-Palmolive's CSR aligns with national programmes to improve oral health, water access and livelihoods through education and scholarships.
Colgate-Palmolive's CSR programme comprises integrated, prevention-led interventions aligned with national public-policy initiatives to strengthen public health, education, livelihoods and environmental outcomes. Its flagship oral health education engages millions of children annually through partnerships with state agencies and frontline workers; a scholarships scheme supports dental and STEM students with noted academic and diversity outcomes. Complementary water conservation, financial and digital literacy, and rural waste-management projects restore local resources, formalise informal waste pickers, enable financial inclusion and create dignified livelihoods in underserved geographies.

Digital fraud depicted in short film 1930 warns viewers about online intimidation and urges improved cyber safety.
Short film 1930 dramatizes the mechanics and psychological effects of digital fraud, focusing on 'digital arrest' and online-intimidation scams that exploit urgency, authority and shame. The film serves as a public-awareness tool promoting cyber safety, urging preventative responses like hanging up on suspicious calls and discussing risks with family, and will reach broader audiences via festival recognition and an upcoming OTT release.

India's AI water footprint prompts consumers to demand business-led water reuse and AI-enabled water management.
Ecolab's 2025 study finds Indian consumers recognise AI's significant water footprint and expect businesses to prioritise water conservation, reuse and recycling. The study emphasises embedding water circularity and AI enabled water management into core business strategy, deploying technologies to reduce freshwater withdrawal, enable near zero liquid discharge and improve efficiency, and calls for cross sector collaboration to close the water reuse gap in industrial and digital expansion.

Out-of-school children crisis: content creators urged to make the issue trend and fund real-world school and village projects.
Sunny Varkey challenged content creators to use their platforms to make the crisis of out-of-school children-currently 272 million and rising-trend on social media and translate attention into action. He tied the challenge to the 1 Billion Acts of Kindness initiative, which will send creators to Ghana to build village infrastructure including schools, clean water, and healthcare, and to share the work with global audiences to drive broader community engagement.

Canada-China relations center on trade diversification and reciprocal tariffs amid calls for strategic autonomy.
The visit focuses on trade diversification and strategic autonomy, set against reciprocal tariff measures: Canada imposed a 100 percent tariff on Chinese-made electric vehicles and a 25 percent tariff on steel and aluminum, while China retaliated with tariffs on Canadian canola, seafood and pork; officials seek phased progress on trade without immediate tariff eliminations, reflecting reciprocal economic coercion constrained by enduring strategic ties and policy differences.

Standard Chartered launches a refreshed Priority Banking proposition in India emphasizing wealth, cross-border banking, and exclusive lifestyle benefits.
Standard Chartered's refreshed Priority Banking proposition in India emphasizes four pillars-wealth expertise, international banking, sales and service expertise, and exclusive lifestyle benefits-shifting from product-led engagement to holistic multi-product client relationships supported by INSEAD trained Wealth Specialists, Priority Banking Centres, cross-border digital capabilities, Priority Exclusives including an invite-only Beyond Credit Card, and specialist services delivered via the SC Privileges platform.

Central bank independence affirmed amid threats of criminal charges against Fed Chair and warnings against politicising monetary policy.
Affirmation of central bank independence by nine national central bank heads and BIS officials, responding to Justice Department activity and threats of prosecution tied to the Fed Chair's testimony. The statement stresses that independence is essential for price, financial and economic stability, must be preserved with respect for the rule of law and democratic accountability, and warns that politicising monetary policy would damage credibility and provoke adverse market responses.

Clean air action in India could unlock USD 220 billion, reduce pollution ~20% by 2030, and create 1.4 million jobs.
Targeted clean air measures across transport, industry, agriculture, waste, power, construction and residential combustion could unlock USD 220 billion, reduce PM2.5 by ~20% by 2030, avert USD 85 billion in business losses, avoid nearly 10 million DALYs annually, and support approximately 1.4 million job transitions and new jobs; scaling these outcomes requires mobilising private capital, prototyping in priority regions, building a green workforce, strengthening community participation, and investing in digital public infrastructure.

AI-powered luxury villas introduce integrated smart home control, energy efficiency, and extensive amenities in tier-2 residential development.
The Amor development is an LDA- and RERA-approved, approximately 10-acre villa community of 105 limited-edition 3- and 4-BHK units integrating AI-enabled systems for app- and voice-controlled lighting, climate, energy management, and security, together with over 30 amenities including EV charging points, gated surveillance, parks, and extensive lifestyle facilities.

Film 'Jana Nayagan' producer challenges stay on CBFC clearance, seeking prompt issuance of censor certificate.
The producer appealed a division bench order that stayed a single-judge directive requiring immediate CBFC clearance for a politically sensitive film; the challenge contests the stay's effect on the certification authority and seeks appellate review of the interlocutory directive.

Uncle Peter's Pancakes expands via franchise-led model focusing on standardized operations and rapid nationwide scaling.
Expansion executed via a franchise-led growth model using a plug-and-play system that supplies comprehensive partner support, standardized recipes, uniform outlet design, centralized training, and setup assistance to preserve service, design, and product quality across outlets and maintain brand consistency during rapid national scaling.