India-US trade deal: India says US Commerce Secretary's claim of failure is inaccurate and negotiations remain ongoing.
India rejected as inaccurate a US Commerce Secretary's remark blaming the Prime Minister for a bilateral trade deal's failure, stating that India and the US have been committed to negotiating a bilateral trade agreement since February 13 of the prior year, have held multiple negotiation rounds and at times been close to a deal, and remain interested in concluding a mutually beneficial agreement.

Vodafone Idea's payouts capped and AGR dues frozen for reassessment, with a phased repayment schedule to ease cashflow.
The government capped Vodafone Idea's annual payouts and froze its stated adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues for reassessment by a Department of Telecommunications committee; specified smaller annual payments for certain intervening years and provided that the reassessed balance will be repaid in equal installments over six years beginning March 2036, while AGR liabilities for 2017 18 and 2018 19 will be paid as Rs 124 crore annually over 2025 26 to 2030 31.

Tribals protest lack of basic facilities, seeking Aadhaar, electricity and roads, and appeal to Deputy Chief Minister.
Tribals from five villages staged a protest demanding Aadhaar cards, electricity, better roads, schools, hospitals, sanitation and overall development, asserting repeated petitions to the District Collector went unanswered and appealing to the Deputy Chief Minister for administrative intervention to address public safety and service delivery failures.

Karur Vysya Bank launches Capital Gains Account to park sale proceeds while preserving tax exemptions.
A private bank launched a Capital Gains Account to allow taxpayers to deposit proceeds from sale of property, land, or securities and preserve eligibility for tax exemptions under the Income Tax Act, 1961. The account serves as a temporary parking facility that earns interest, is available across branches except in rural markets, supports UPI and NEFT transfers, and is operated in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.

Mamata Banerjee files complaints leading to FIRs against ED after raids; TMC seeks court restraint on seized documents.
Mamata Banerjee's complaints led to FIRs against unidentified ED personnel and CRPF members after raids at a political consultancy and its chief's residence, invoking BNS provisions for criminal intimidation, theft and trespass and Section 66 of the IT Act for computer-related offences; a suo motu police case was also registered. The TMC petitioned the high court to restrain misuse or dissemination of seized documents alleging arbitrary seizure of sensitive electoral data, while the ED maintains the searches stem from a money-laundering probe and alleges obstruction and removal of evidence, seeking transfer of related inquiries to a central agency.

India's estimated 7.4% GDP growth highlights reform-driven momentum, services-led expansion, and stronger public finances.
India's estimated 7.4 per cent real GDP growth for 2025-26 is presented as evidence of the effectiveness of sustained structural and policy reforms and the economy's resilient momentum, with nominal GDP rising about 8 per cent and the services sector projected to grow 7.3 per cent as a principal engine of aggregate growth.

Vodafone Idea to pay Rs. 1,144 crore over 10 years; remaining frozen AGR dues payable from 2036 under reassessment plan.
The government froze Vodafone Idea's AGR liability at Rs 87,695 crore and set a phased repayment plan: up to Rs 124 crore annually from March 2026-March 2031, Rs 100 crore annually from March 2032-March 2035, and the remaining frozen AGR dues to be repaid in equal instalments from March 2036-March 2041. A DoT committee will reassess AGR dues with a final decision, and any reassessed amount is to be repaid between March 2036 and March 2041.

United Alliances offers tailored virtual assistance for insurance, accounting and healthcare with ISO-certified data protection and transparent pricing.
United Alliances provides tailored virtual assistance to insurance, accounting and healthcare sectors with defined service lines and a four-step Organized Interaction Model: requirement analysis, resource allocation of trained virtual assistants, implementation and integration, and continuous performance monitoring. The firm emphasizes information protection and operational governance, holds ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, and offers transparent, no-lock-in pricing while operating from the United States and India for a global client base.

Stock markets decline for a fifth straight day as Sensex and Nifty fall nearly 1% amid tariff and geopolitical concerns.
Equity benchmarks declined for a fifth straight session, with Sensex and Nifty falling about 1% amid concerns over potential US tariff increases and geopolitical tensions; major stocks drove the intraday falls and prior-day data showed foreign institutional net selling alongside domestic institutional net buying.

Goa's first Katowice charter flight carrying 189 passengers boosts international air connectivity and diversifies tourism markets.
Goa received the first charter flight from Katowice, Poland for the current tourist season-flight ENT 1443 carrying 189 passengers to Manohar International Airport, Mopa-an arrival described as strengthening Goa's air connectivity with Europe and diversifying international source markets while supporting local stakeholders and non-beach tourism segments.

India focuses on generating skilled jobs and improving employment quality alongside tax and labour reforms.
India's short-term economic policy prioritises generation of skilled jobs and improved employment quality, addressing gig work, female and youth participation, and AI impacts; complementary social measures include education, health and nutrition. Medium- and long-term measures focus on raising investment and savings, export diversification, GST and income tax reform, labour codes, quality control orders, and enabling private sector participation in strategic infrastructure, with manufacturing promoted as essential to labour intensive employment and services expansion.

Rupee falls to 90.16 amid stronger dollar, higher oil and FII outflows; range 89.90-90.60 seen, central bank support possible.
The rupee depreciated to 90.16 against the US dollar due to a stronger dollar, higher global crude prices and persistent foreign institutional investor outflows; analysts expect a negative bias with a trading range of 89.90-90.60 and noted that central bank intervention could support the currency at lower levels.

Stray dogs: court declines to probe feeder harassment, urges lodging FIRs and confines orders to ABC Rules.
The bench refused to investigate allegations of harassment of women dog feeders, treating such conduct as criminal law matters to be addressed by lodging FIRs rather than by court monitoring. It confined its supervisory remit to enforcement of measures for stray dogs under the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, directing relocation after sterilisation and vaccination, prohibiting release at the pickup site, and addressing civic bodies' noncompliance with safety directives.

Sabarimala gold loss: federal agency files money laundering ECIR under PMLA alongside state SIT probe.
The Enforcement Directorate registered an Enforcement Case Information Report under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act in the Sabarimala gold loss matter, opening a money laundering probe parallel to the state Special Investigation Team's criminal inquiry. The allegations concern misappropriation of gold from gold clad copper plates on Dwarapalaka idols and door frames of the Sreekovil, amid alleged official misconduct, administrative lapses and a criminal conspiracy; the SIT, under High Court supervision, is probing two related cases and has made multiple arrests.

Mamata Banerjee accused of obstructing Enforcement Directorate raids and allegedly removing physical and electronic evidence.
The chief minister is alleged to have intervened during Enforcement Directorate raids at a private consultancy and a director's residence, forcibly removing physical documents and electronic devices; accusers characterize this conduct as obstructing a probe and snatching away files, calling for her to be made an accused under penal provisions in a money laundering inquiry linked to alleged coal smuggling.

Tata AIA Premier SIP: a ULIP with zero allocation charges, premium waiver on critical illness, and multiple post lock in withdrawal options.
Tata AIA Premier SIP is a Unit Linked Insurance Plan combining life coverage with market linked investment funds, eliminating premium allocation charges so the entire premium is invested from inception. It features a Premium Waiver Benefit that maintains policy continuity on specified critical illness or disability, optional protection riders, a five year lock in after which holders can use Systematic, Chosen rate, or Index based withdrawal plans, and fee free fund switches; tax deductions on premiums and tax exemptions on maturity are subject to prevailing statutory conditions.

India delegation at Davos includes NSA, ministers, CMs and business leaders for panels, bilateral meetings and public-private cooperation.
A high-level Indian delegation-comprising the National Security Advisor, union ministers, several chief ministers, senior corporate executives and PSU heads-will attend the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos to participate in panels on India's economic prospects, hold bilateral meetings, and engage in India-specific and global events focused on trade, investment and public-private cooperation across five priority challenge areas.

Rakshit Shetty may make a biopic of Sparsh Masala founder Shivakumariah blending military service and entrepreneurship.
Rumours suggest Rakshit Shetty may develop a biographical film about Shivakumariah, founder of Sparsh Masala, structured in two arcs: Army service emphasizing discipline and leadership, and post service entrepreneurship emphasizing quality, ethical sourcing, and strategic long term growth that built the brand into a significant enterprise; no official confirmation has been given.

Laxmi Organic Lote facility confirms no discharge of hazardous effluents; wastes sent to state-approved disposal with digital traceability.
The Lote facility affirms no discharge of hazardous effluents, asserting full compliance with statutory environmental and safety approvals; all process emissions and effluents are treated and sent to a State Government approved hazardous waste treatment, storage and disposal facility for scientific disposal with digital traceability, and the site operates closed-loop systems, containment measures, high-capacity effluent treatment and continuous monitoring to prevent environmental release.

Forevermark Diamond Jewellery opens De Beers' largest flagship store in Mumbai, launching the Icon Collection and new campaign.
No legal or regulatory measures are proposed; the text announces De Beers Group's largest Forevermark flagship store in Mumbai (nearly 5,000 sq. ft.) and the commercial launch of the Icon Collection. It highlights promotional programming, influencer and celebrity participation, claims of responsible sourcing and unique diamond inscriptions for authenticity, the "My Guiding Light" campaign featuring four public figures, and a corporate ambition to expand to 100 Forevermark stores in India by 2030.