Raasra OTT launch aims to support beginner producers and regional-language storytelling nationwide, offering a fair platform and multilingual streaming.
Raasra Entertainment will launch Raasra OTT in June 2026 to provide a fair release channel for beginner producers and art-focused creators, prioritising content-driven storytelling and multilingual distribution to extend regional visibility beyond metro centres and attract domestic and international audiences.

Saudia adds Kozhikode route with four weekly Riyadh-Kozhikode flights from Feb 1 serving leisure, business and pilgrims.
Saudia will begin Riyadh-Kozhikode flights on February 1 with four weekly services, bookings available via the airline's website and app; Kozhikode becomes Saudia's seventh Indian destination and the route is intended to support leisure, business and pilgrim travel as part of the carrier's network expansion and fleet optimisation strategy.

Rathuni Rathuni song released in five languages, crediting distinct composers, lyricists, vocalists, and production teams.
The song "Rathuni Rathuni" was released in five language versions with composition credited to Shashank Sheshagiri, arrangements by Shashank Sheshagiri and Prabhudas, additional rhythm programming by SAM, live rhythm by George Thomas, and guitar by Srinivas and Godfrey. Language-specific lyricists and vocalists are credited for each version; a rap by Thiraiyan and chorus vocals are noted. Recording occurred across Bengaluru, Kochi, Chennai, and Mumbai, with mixing and mastering by Manjunath Naidu at 432hz Studio. The song is part of the Karikaada soundtrack produced under Riddhi Entertainments and features choreography by B Dananjaya and dancer Kriti Verma.

KISNA launches Bilaspur showroom, offering opening discounts, certified jewellery, and 90% buyback plus 95% exchange policies.
KISNA opened its third exclusive showroom in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, announcing promotional discounts on making charges and selected diamond products. The release highlights consumer-facing claims of IGI Certification for diamonds, BIS Hallmark for gold, stated 90% buyback and 95% exchange policies on diamond jewellery (including making charges), and assertions of ethical sourcing; it also notes CSR activities conducted at the launch.

Atomesus AI launches unlimited free AI access and unrestricted image generation for students, creators and businesses.
Atomesus AI offers unlimited free access to AI tasks and unlimited image generation, removing subscription fees, daily caps and feature lock ins to enable students, creators, startups and businesses to use AI for content, research, marketing and creative projects with a fast, simple, scalable platform designed to support mass adoption and indigenous innovation.

Jaypee fraud case: agency files prosecution complaint against former MD alleging diversion of homebuyers' funds and incomplete projects.
The federal investigative agency filed a prosecution complaint alleging that the former managing director diverted funds collected from thousands of homebuyers, causing residential projects to remain incomplete and amounting to criminal conspiracy, cheating, and criminal breach of trust against the company and its promoters; the filing follows multiple FIRs and accompanies the accused's arrest and custody.

Cyber fraud in Delhi used fabricated "digital arrest" threats and mule accounts to steal large sums; authorities urge immediate reporting.
Organised cyber fraud in Delhi caused about Rs 1,250 crore in losses using impersonation, fabricated "digital arrest" threats, investment scams, illegal SIM box installations to mask international calls, and laundering via domestic mule bank accounts provided by vulnerable persons; law enforcement has increased awareness drives, bank coordination, arrests of complicit staff, and recovery rates, and urges immediate reporting to enable transactional holds and development of specialised digital forensics and investigative capacity.

Yugen Infra to invest Rs 350 crore in a MahaRERA-registered plotted residential project, 'Garden of Eden', in Sindhudurg.
MahaRERA issued a project registration certificate for 'Garden of Eden', a residential plotted development of 278 luxury plots in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, enabling Yugen Infra to proceed with a regulatory-compliant project as part of Yugen Golf City with an approximate investment of Rs 350 crore.

TCS Q3 disclosure: net profit down 13.9%, revenue up 4.9%, AI revenue and deal wins highlighted.
Corporate financial disclosure: Tata Consultancy Services announced a 13.91% decline in Q3 consolidated net profit to Rs 10,657 crore, a 4.86% rise in revenue to Rs 67,087 crore, and a stable operating margin of 25.2%. Management reported annualized AI revenues of USD 1.8 billion and total contract value wins of USD 9.3 billion, and noted the stock's modest intraday market movement on the BSE.

India AI Impact Summit pushes India toward becoming the world's AI service provider and advancing AI inclusion.
India will host the India AI Impact Summit (February 15-20) to convene global leaders and firms to seek consensus on AI policy, prioritising an inclusion agenda and democratisation of AI resources, and to position India as an emerging global AI service provider through coordinated public private efforts and long term national planning.

China EU EV trade dispute advances with EU guidance on minimum import prices and Commission review under WTO rules.
The EU issued a guidance document directing exporters on offer procedures and establishing minimum import prices tailored to vehicle types, with the European Commission to evaluate each pricing offer objectively and fairly in line with the principle of non discrimination and World Trade Organisation rules, as a mechanism aimed at removing injurious effects attributed to subsidies without specifying whether existing tariffs will be lifted.

eBay's Exporter of the Year 2025 celebrated top sellers and provided workshops to scale cross border e commerce.
eBay's Exporter of the Year 2025 in Hanoi recognised 22 top sellers from emerging markets for growth and trusted buyer experiences, noting their use of eBay's marketplace access, logistics, advertising, and seller tools to drive cross border trade. The event paired awards with capacity building: keynotes, category workshops, sessions on managed shipping and advertising, 1:1 consultations, and guidance on AI powered commerce and global market trends to expand market access and support sustainable exporter growth.

KALKI opens flagship Chennai store offering bridal, couture, menswear and exclusive collections with immersive retail experiences.
KALKI Fashion opened a 4,000 sq. ft flagship in Chennai focused on bridal and festive wear, organised into dedicated areas for bridal, couture, menswear, pre wedding and occasionwear, with experiential features such as private bridal suites, a couture lounge, collaborative styling areas, and a signature mirror corner to enable personalised consultations; the store offers full collections including limited edition couture and a South Indian bride capsule and is presented as part of a wider expansion toward national and select international fashion centres.

Market benchmarks rebounded on bargain buying and diplomatic overtures, tempered by geopolitical tensions and foreign fund outflows.
Equity benchmarks recovered after five losing sessions: Sensex rose ~301.93 points and Nifty ~106.95 points, driven by bargain buying in energy, banking and metals. Gains were tempered by geopolitical tensions and continued foreign institutional investor outflows; FIIs sold about Rs 3,769.31 crore while DIIs bought about Rs 5,595.84 crore. Improved sentiment followed public remarks from the US ambassador about rebuilding trade ties and a strategic initiative on critical minerals and AI, while Asian markets broadly closed higher and oil prices eased.

India derivatives boom drives demand for quant finance skills and the CQF credential for pricing, trading and risk roles.
India's growth in equity derivatives trading has created strong demand for professionals skilled in derivatives pricing, systematic trading, risk management and machine learning; employers favour desk-ready credentials that combine theoretical foundations with practical implementation. The Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF) is described as an established part-time, practitioner-led pathway providing both core quantitative methods and ongoing learning resources to support career progression in India's expanding quant finance sector.

Retail inflation rose to 1.33% in December, remaining below the government's 4% target band and affecting monetary policy.
Retail inflation rose to 1.33% in December 2025 from 0.71% in November, driven by higher prices for vegetables, meat and fish, eggs, spices, pulses and personal care items; food inflation remained negative at -2.71% though moderated from -3.91%. These outcomes remain below the lower bound of the government-prescribed 4 per cent target with a two-percentage-point tolerance band, engaging the statutory inflation-targeting mandate for central bank policy.

Edubex expansion: partnership led scaling, new university partners, hybrid study centres, and strengthened learner support.
Edubex Learning announced partnership led expansion to broaden its footprint across Africa, India, and South Asia by doubling staff, adding university partners, expanding course verticals from diplomas to postgraduate programs, and establishing hybrid study centres combining physical hubs with flexible online delivery, while emphasising credit mobility, multidisciplinary pathways, academic quality assurance, and enhanced learner support.

Goa economy grew 14.94% and aims for developed status by 2037 with a new district and expanded skill schemes.
Goa's economy grew 14.94% in 2023-24 and the state is finalising Viksit Goa @ 2037 to reach developed status by 2037; the creation of the third district, Kushavati, aims to decentralise administration and stimulate local economic growth. The state has operationalised Deen Dayal Upadhyay Grameen Kaushal Yojana 2.0 with 15 PIAs and MoUs with 12 employers for placement-linked rural skill training, declared full adult literacy under the New India Literacy Programme, and reported a high crime detection rate while endorsing next-generation GST reforms.

Education experts urge Budget 2026 to prioritise quality, infrastructure, research and future-ready skills over enrolment.
Experts urge Budget 2026 to shift public investment from mere enrolment growth to strengthening quality, institutional capacity and infrastructure-labs, hostels and student services-and to prioritise research, digital and multilingual education and curriculum alignment with emerging technologies to improve employability outcomes.

Rupee rises to 90.16 as dollar weakens and crude falls; RBI weekly forex reserves show a notable decline.
Rupee recovered to 90.16 against the US dollar, aided by a weaker dollar, falling crude oil futures and improved equity sentiment tied to progress in trade talks; analysts noted upcoming US and Indian macro data as near term drivers. Foreign institutional investor outflows and a weekly decline in forex reserves reported by the Reserve Bank heightened vulnerability, while geopolitical tensions limited a stronger rebound.