Rupee falls to 90.18 vs dollar amid crude-led pressure, foreign outflows and risk aversion in market.
The rupee fell 28 paise to 90.18 against the US dollar due to elevated global crude prices, a stronger US dollar, geopolitical tensions, and sustained foreign institutional equity outflows; the report notes a decline in forex reserves and that central bank intervention could support the currency while market participants expected a defined USDINR trading range.

Sri Lanka revives stalled cases against former regime while detentions, releases and security crackdowns mark regional developments.
Operational legal and enforcement developments include a legislature refiling and reviving many previously withdrawn cases against former regime members, indicating prosecutorial reopening; a detaining power releasing two nationals from a seized tanker; and a supreme leader signalling imminent security-force suppression of domestic protests, reflecting forthcoming enforcement actions alongside reported diplomatic protection measures for a visiting minister.

Aadhaar-based biometric attendance linked to salary raises faculty objections over academic duties, autonomy, and statutory process.
AADTA objects to DU's Aadhaar-based biometric attendance directive and its salary linkage as coercive and inconsistent with UGC regulations, DU ordinances, and recognized academic accountability mechanisms that encompass teaching, research and other academic duties. The association argues the measure mischaracterises academic work, violates natural justice, undermines college autonomy by referring to colleges as "units," and was imposed without deliberation by statutory bodies. AADTA demands withdrawal of the notification for teachers, assurances against salary or service penalties, and that any service-condition changes be debated in statutory fora.

AI-driven precision farming in Jharkhand will use satellite and weather data to give farmers tailored irrigation and fertiliser advisories.
A pilot AI-driven precision agriculture project in Jharkhand will use a cloud-based decision support platform integrating satellite imagery, IMD weather inputs, soil health information and farmer-provided geo-tagged plot data to generate short-, medium- and long-term advisories on irrigation, fertiliser and nutrient management via digital platforms and SMS, without requiring field sensors.

India closely monitoring proposed US bill to impose 500% tariffs on countries buying Russian crude oil.
Proposed legislation would impose a 500 per cent tariff on the secondary purchase and reselling of Russian crude oil to deter purchases of discounted Russian supplies; India says it is closely following developments, defends purchases as market-driven to meet energy security needs, and has pursued diplomatic engagement seeking relief or clarification on tariff application.

Congress governments funding National Herald's operations amid money laundering probe and conflict of interest allegations.
Allegations assert that Congress ruled Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh directed public advertisement funds to the National Herald, a publication tied to senior Congress figures and reported to have zero circulation, raising questions about justification for the payments, potential misuse of public funds and a conflict of interest while the leaders remain subject to a money laundering probe.

Bharat Coking Coal IPO subscribed 8.09 times on day one, led by strong retail and non-institutional demand.
Bharat Coking Coal's IPO was subscribed 8.09 times on day one with bids for 280,61,36,400 shares against 34,69,46,500 offered; retail 9.26x, non-institutional 16.39x, shareholder-reserved 10.86x, employee 0.83x, and QIBs 0.30x. The issue opened January 9, closes January 13, raised Rs 273.1 crore from anchor investors, is priced at about 9x P/E and 2x P/B at the top of the band, and is an offer for sale to raise Rs 1,071 crore for Coal India.

Air purifiers: Centre says reclassification as medical devices and judicial tax directions would improperly intrude on GST Council authority.
The central government argues the PIL to classify air purifiers as medical devices is a colourable and motivated attempt to obtain regulatory reclassification that would restrict market participation and favour certain entities. It contends judicial directions modifying GST rates or compelling the GST Council to adopt specific outcomes would intrude on the exclusive constitutional domain of the GST Council, violate the doctrine of separation of powers, and undermine cooperative federalism, and therefore opposes the requested reliefs.

Vijay Gond was buried per tribal customs; he had won a bypoll after the previous MLA was sentenced to 25 years.
Vijay Singh Gond, an eight time Duddhi legislator and tribal leader, was buried according to Gond tribal customs after public viewing and tributes. He had most recently won a 2024 by election that followed the vacancy created when the sitting MLA was sentenced to 25 years in jail for the rape of a minor; Gond served as a minister of state and was known for advocating tribal rights and welfare.

National textile ministers' meet focuses on USD 100 billion export target and boosting sustainability, branding, and artisans' livelihoods.
Ministers agreed on a coordinated roadmap to develop the textile sector as a global hub by expanding exports, boosting competitiveness and branding "Textiles of India," while leveraging central flagship schemes for infrastructure, technology upgradation and sustainability. The conference also prioritised preserving traditional textiles, enhancing market access and value addition for artisans through scheme convergence, design innovation and digital platforms to increase incomes.

Silver and gold rose as safe haven demand and reports of steep tariffs and sanctions increased hedging activity in commodities markets.
Silver rebounded to Rs 2,50,000/kg and gold to Rs 1,41,700/10g on renewed safe haven demand and ETF inflows, with price support attributed to hedging amid geopolitical and policy uncertainty. Reports of potential steep tariffs and sanctions on buyers of Russian oil, and attendant US China trade tensions, were cited as reinforcing bullion's appeal by increasing perceived trade risk and hedging demand.

PMAY homebuyer fraud: ED files PMLA chargesheet alleging diversion and laundering of buyers' funds by realty promoter.
ED filed a chargesheet under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act naming the promoter of a Gurugram realty firm and linked entities for alleged diversion of funds collected from PMAY homebuyers, layering those funds through multiple companies for property acquisitions, luxury expenditures and personal investments, and attaching immovable assets and deposits while the principal accused remains in judicial custody.

Fake government job scam: multi-state searches seized documents linked to laundering using forged letters and bank accounts.
Enforcement agency searches under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act targeted a multi state fake government job racket; investigators seized documents, bank records and digital evidence showing issuance of forged joining letters, bogus training centres, fabricated identity cards and impersonating email IDs, and use of government sounding bank accounts to pay salaries and layer proceeds. The probe arose from an FIR at Sonpur Railway police naming two persons who solicited job seekers and linked them by interrogation to a larger gang defrauding aspirants for railway and other departmental posts.

ED raids and alleged coal smuggling money links: Mamata alleges seizure of party strategy, says she holds electronic proof.
ED searches at a political consultancy were conducted as part of a money laundering probe linked to alleged coal smuggling; the party leader says she intervened in her party capacity to prevent seizure of internal documents and devices, while enforcement officials allege she removed potential evidence from a suspect's residence. The leader accuses political opponents of benefiting from coal-smuggling proceeds, claims possession of electronic proof tracing a money trail, and alleges central agencies and electoral processes are being used to politically undermine her party ahead of elections.

India-US trade negotiations: India rejects claim a missed Modi phone call stalled talks; tariff measures cited as complicating factor.
Disagreement exists over why bilateral trade negotiations stalled: India rejects claims that lack of a Prime Ministerial call prevented a deal, stressing multiple negotiation rounds and eight phone conversations in 2025 and continued interest in concluding a mutually beneficial trade deal. The talks were affected by substantive trade measures, notably a US-imposed 50 per cent tariff including an additional duty related to purchases of Russian crude, and broader policy divergences that complicated reaching agreement.

Univo Education certified as Great Place To Work for 2025, highlighting employee-driven culture and growth.
Univo Education received the Great Place To Work certification for 2025 based on employee feedback, highlighting its people-first culture, transparency, and practices aimed at empowering teams, strengthening trust, and supporting sustainable organisational growth in online higher education.

Spread Design and Innovation won Red Dot 2025 for ICB's culturally rooted brand and immersive experience design.
Spread Design and Innovation won the Red Dot Design Award 2025 for its brand, communication and experience design for ICB Indian Craft Brewery, an immersive identity grounded in Indus Valley and regional brewing traditions rendered through motifs inspired by Indic seals and the Vari symbol, a custom Indic-inspired typeface (Varg), and illustrative Beeroglyphs, framing design as strategic value creation and cultural reclamation for global positioning.

Ready-to-move homes offered with GST and registration costs absorbed into sale price to reduce upfront cash needed.
The developer's No Registration & No GST scheme absorbs GST and registration charges into the sale consideration by revising the sale deed value, eliminating separate upfront GST and registration payments and thereby reducing buyers' immediate cash outlay while enabling higher mortgage coverage for ready-to-occupy apartments.

Crompton Energion mobile chargers deliver fast, compact charging with claimed surge and thermal protections for Indian power conditions.
Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd. launched Crompton Energion chargers and power banks using GaN, PD and PPS fast-charging technologies with asserted universal compatibility and compact design. The range is presented as incorporating advanced isolation, surge protection and intelligent thermal management to address voltage fluctuations, power surges and overheating common in Indian conditions, and is described as designed and tested to meet stringent quality and safety standards.

YZi Labs challenges a corporate poison pill and pursues a consent solicitation to restore shareholder voting rights.
YZi Labs challenges CEA Industries' adoption of a poison pill and bylaw amendments, alleging those defensive measures unduly entrench management, degrade shareholder voting rights, and may breach fiduciary duties; YZi has filed objections and is pursuing a consent solicitation to expand the board and elect new directors to restore shareholder influence.