Ukrainian and Russian strikes on energy infrastructure raise international humanitarian law issues over civilian protection and proportionality.
Attacks on energy and fuel-storage facilities raise international humanitarian law issues of distinction and proportionality where Ukrainian and Russian strikes risk depriving civilians of heat, light and water and prompt possible evacuations; both sides' use of drones, missiles and artillery to target energy infrastructure engages assessments of military necessity, foreseeable civilian harm, and obligations to take feasible precautions. The reported use of a hypersonic, nuclear-capable missile underscores escalation risks and the legal significance of weapons with wide-area effects.

Chandigarh University wins overall AIU inter-university wrestling championship, securing 11 golds among 16 medals, dominating both Greco Roman and Freestyle categories.
Chandigarh University won the Overall Championships in both Greco Roman and Freestyle at the All India Inter University Wrestling Championship 2025-26, securing 16 medals (11 gold, 3 silver, 2 bronze). CU dominated Greco Roman (six golds, one bronze) and led Freestyle (five golds, three silver, one bronze), with standout individual golds in multiple weight categories. The five day event hosted by CU under the Association of Indian Universities drew over 200 universities and 2,700 wrestlers; the university attributed its success to institutional support including scholarships, coaching, infrastructure and athlete services.

Moumita Dutta Guru wins 'Beautiful Eyes' at Mrs India Pride of Nation 2025 International Edition, highlighting authentic presence.
Mrs India Pride of Nation 2025 International Edition awarded Moumita Dutta Guru the title Winner - Beautiful Eyes, reflecting a deliberate shift toward evaluation based on emotional intelligence, communication, social awareness, and clarity of personal vision. Hosted in Sri Lanka as an international expansion, the multi-day programme combined grooming, leadership interactions, cultural immersion, and mentorship in choreography and fashion to produce a merit-driven, credibility-focused platform celebrating diverse aspects of married women's leadership and presence.

Chhattisgarh rice mandi fee exemption extended for exporters for another year and to support processing and exports.
Chhattisgarh extended the mandi fee exemption for rice exporters for another year to promote exports and reduce exporter costs. The exemption, previously granted and due to lapse in December 2025, forms part of coordinated measures including a new industrial policy emphasising small-scale rice processing, procurement at Rs 3,100 per quintal with a 21-quintal per acre cap, and establishment of a regional APEDA office to strengthen export capacity.

Dagadarthi Greenfield Airport approved, RFP issued for private development under a long-term concession; Phase 1 1.4M passengers.
The State Cabinet approved the Dagadarthi Greenfield Airport in Nellore to enhance multimodal logistics and industrial connectivity. The project, on 1,332.80 acres, has in principle clearance from the civil aviation ministry and an RFP has been issued to invite private partners for development, operation and maintenance under a long-term concession framework. Phase 1 is designed for 1.4 million passengers annually with scalability to 15 million, and the master plan includes a future cargo facility to support exports, manufacturing and agri logistics.

Digital arrests scam using SIM boxes leads to arrests and probes under BNS, IT and Telecommunications laws.
An international syndicate used impersonation and continuous remote surveillance described as "digital arrest" to coerce victims into transfers; investigators traced illegal SIM box systems that masked international calls as domestic numbers and manipulated IMEIs. Prosecutions are proceeding under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Information Technology Act, and the Telecommunications Act. Forensic links tied thousands of compromised IMEIs and tens of thousands of SIM cards to the modules; multi-city raids produced arrests of local operators and a principal technical operator, seizures of SIM boxes and communications equipment, and ongoing probes into money laundering and cryptocurrency flows.

Sergio Gor arrives in India to pursue cooperation amid disputes over trade claims and US-imposed tariffs.
Sergio Gor's arrival in New Delhi follows Senate confirmation and prior high-level meetings; he intends to pursue enhanced bilateral cooperation while addressing acute disputes over a failed trade negotiation narrative and significant US-imposed tariffs (including additional duties on energy imports). His political background in personnel vetting and campaign operations shapes his mandate to re-engage diplomatically, negotiate trade-related frictions, and manage tensions arising from US immigration policy and competing regional narratives.

Rajasthan mid-day meal scheme faces alleged Rs 2,000 crore money laundering probe and asset attachment.
Allegations of procurement irregularities in the Rajasthan mid-day meal dry-ration programme (2020-23) involving delays, inflated pricing, poor quality control and payments without delivery prompted federal evidence transmission under Section 66(2) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act to the Rajasthan ACB. The ED had recorded an ECIR and now seeks registration of a fresh money laundering case to investigate alleged collusion, attach potential proceeds of crime and prosecute under anti-money laundering and corruption statutes; the ACB FIR names 21 accused.

Identity-linked prepaid payments embedded in ID cards enable controlled, auditable institutional transactions across campuses, transport, and enterprises.
NPST and Infinity Infoway integrate NPST's TimePay prepaid card with Infinity's ERP to convert student, employee, and driver IDs into identity-linked prepaid credentials governed by ERP-defined roles, access rights and policy rules. Transactions occur within operational boundaries, enable offline and online acceptance, and preserve institutional oversight, auditability, and reconciliation across education, transport and enterprise workflows.

Nayika Bhoomika dance-drama premiered in Mumbai and is set for New Delhi on Jan 18 with Indrani Mukerjea leading.
Nayika Bhoomika, produced by Indrani Mukerjea Enterprise, premiered in Mumbai and will be staged in New Delhi on January 18; it presents four Tagore texts as a continuous dance drama. Indrani Mukerjea performed principal roles; the work was conceptualised, directed and choreographed by Madhumita Chakraborty and Tony Chakraborty, with music by Santanu Bhattacharya and named creative and technical credits for script, lighting, sets, voice, makeup, promotion and event management.

Chandigarh University launched Quantum for Bharat and AI for All to build quantum infrastructure, skills and AI literacy nationwide.
Chandigarh University hosted an AI Convergence Summit featuring a Strategic Policy Dialogue to operationalize national AI and quantum strategies and positioned Uttar Pradesh as an execution partner, while launching the Quantum for Bharat initiative to build quantum infrastructure, training and research capacity and the AI for All mission to expand AI literacy; the event combined multi stakeholder panels and an AI healthcare hackathon to align academia, industry, government and start ups on responsible, translational AI and quantum development.

PayG receives RBI approval as an Offline and Cross Border Payment Aggregator, enabling unified online, offline and international payments.
RBI approval authorises PayG as an Offline and Cross Border Payment Aggregator, completing its full suite of Payment Aggregator licences and enabling the company to process online transactions, support in store payments via POS, QR and device solutions, and handle cross border payments on a single compliant platform, thereby strengthening regulatory standing and merchant access to unified, secure payment infrastructure.

Anant students secure design registration for Woodwork Zoo, with incubation-funded IPR protection and mentorship support.
Students from Anant National University's Foundation Year secured design registration for the Woodwork Zoo project with funding and filing assistance from Aarambh Incubation Centre. Faculty mentors supported hands-on exploration of traditional joinery techniques, and the incubation centre provided mentorship, prototyping assistance and IPR funding to ensure formal protection and recognition of student-created designs.

Neeraj Chopra and Jan Zelezny end coaching partnership after a season of technical progress and mutual professional respect.
Neeraj Chopra and Jan Zelezny have mutually ended their coaching partnership after achieving technical progress including Chopra's first 90m throw and consistent podium results; Zelezny highlighted the partnership's positive human dimension and ongoing informal contact. Chopra will now lead his own coaching direction, applying technical methods learned, prioritising health, and planning toward the 2027 World Championships and the 2028 Olympic cycle.

VinFast VF 6 wins Value for Money Car award for its value, features, and sub-20 lakh pricing.
The VinFast VF 6 received the Autocar India Awards 2026 "Value for Money Car of the Year" for combining a sub 20 lakh pricing strategy with features, performance and safety suited to Indian consumers. The B segment electric SUV emphasises low running costs, a compact urban design, a comfortable interior, smart technology and advanced driver assistance systems. The award aligns with VinFast's strategy to expand distribution, manufacturing, charging infrastructure, financial solutions and after sales services to create an integrated electric vehicle ecosystem and broaden access to premium EVs.

GIFT Nifty offers early market-opening signals from extended-hours futures to help traders plan positions and manage overnight risk.
GIFT Nifty serves as a pre-market indicator by providing extended-hours futures pricing that reflects overnight global developments and signals likely Nifty 50 opening direction. Its long trading window overlaps major markets, allowing traders-particularly intraday, derivatives, options, and institutional participants-to adjust positions, hedge risk, and anticipate foreign investor flows before the domestic session begins, though most retail investors cannot trade it directly.

BMW Golf Cup 2026 Chennai winners Hemant Kumar Sinha and Mohit Bajaj qualify for the National Final.
BMW Group India held the Chennai leg of BMW Golf Cup 2026 with two handicap categories: A (up to 12) and B (13-28). Category winners Mr. Hemant Kumar Sinha (A) and Mr. Mohit Bajaj (B) qualified for the BMW Golf Cup National Final; national category winners then advance to the World Final. The release records runners-up and spot-prize winners, lists the 2026 city venues, identifies commercial partners, and supplies BMW Group India press contacts.

KRAFTON India Awards recognize excellence across gaming creators, esports athletes, community initiatives and game development.
KRAFTON India hosted the inaugural KRAFTON India Awards 2025, presented by iQOO, to recognise sustained excellence across content creation, competitive Esports, community initiatives, and game development. The Awards combined jury evaluation with fan voting, announced winners across multiple creator, player, team, commentator, host, and social-impact categories, and held a KIGI Certificate Ceremony to graduate the first gaming-incubator cohort; the event was live-streamed within BGMI and on YouTube.

Zero brokerage trading accounts deliver transparent, low-cost investing and broaden retail market participation while pressuring traditional broker models.
Zero brokerage trading accounts eliminate commission fees for equity delivery trades and present explicit cost breakdowns, enabling cost-conscious investors to compare brokers, plan trades, and avoid hidden charges. Traditional brokers are responding with hybrid pricing models that monetise advisory, research, margin financing, and subscription services to sustain profitability amid margin pressure. The trend increases retail participation and promotes disciplined long-term investing by widening access and improving disclosure practices.

IAR University convocation highlights innovation, skill development and industry-academia focus as degrees and doctoral awards were conferred.
IAR University's 9th convocation conferred 303 graduate and postgraduate degrees, awarded 12 doctoral degrees and 15 Gold Medals, while emphasising innovation, skill development, youth leadership, quality research, and active industry-academia collaboration to align education with national R&D and employment priorities.