NLDSL operates standards-based digital platforms providing API-based data exchange and end-to-end visibility across multimodal logistics nodes.
NLDSL, a government-industry joint venture, operates standards-based digital public infrastructure platforms-notably the Logistics Data Bank and the Unified Logistics Interface Platform-to provide single-window container tracking, API-based interoperability and end-to-end visibility across multimodal logistics nodes. The LDB covers 100% of EXIM container volume and has tracked over 91 million containers. ULIP, developed under the National Logistics Policy, integrates 44 systems across 11 ministries, exposes 136 APIs and institutionalises secure, standardised data exchange between government systems and industry participants.

MCA will open 3 Regional Directorates and 6 RoCs to reorganise jurisdictions and ease regulatory processes.
Ministry of Corporate Affairs will establish 03 new Regional Directorates and 06 new Registrars of Companies, effective 16 February 2026, reorganising RD and RoC jurisdictions to improve regulatory facilitation and ease of doing business. The reorganisation splits the Northern and Western Regional Directorates and multiple RoC territories into smaller units with specified headquarters and territorial jurisdictions, creates a new South Western Regional Directorate at Bangalore covering Karnataka, Kerala and Lakshadweep, and carves out RoC Noida and RoC Nagpur while splitting RoC Delhi, RoC Mumbai and RoC Kolkata into multiple offices.

Unclaimed financial assets campaign used digital platforms and outreach to restitute about Rs.4,200 crore to rightful owners.
The campaign coordinated national and state stakeholders and leveraged existing digital claim platforms under the 3A Framework of Awareness, Access, and Action to enable citizens to trace and claim bank deposits, insurance proceeds, mutual funds, dividends and shares, resulting in approximately Rs.4,200 crore of unclaimed financial assets being restituted to rightful owners.

Government monthly accounts show receipts at 55.7% of BE and expenditure at 57.8% through November.
Receipts to November 2025 totaled Rs.19,49,239 crore (55.7% of BE) comprising Rs.13,93,946 crore tax revenue, Rs.5,16,366 crore non-tax revenue and Rs.38,927 crore non-debt capital receipts, with Rs.9,36,561 crore devolved to states. Total expenditure was Rs.29,25,910 crore (57.8% of BE), split into Rs.22,67,700 crore revenue and Rs.6,58,210 crore capital expenditure; revenue spending includes Rs.7,45,765 crore interest payments and Rs.2,88,333 crore major subsidies.

Artificial intelligence: government promotes nationwide AI skilling initiatives to boost economy and ensure benefits reach underprivileged.
The government is advancing AI as an economic growth driver through coordinated implementation of the India AI Mission and strengthened digital public infrastructure, while promoting nationwide AI skilling via school-based AI education, AI labs, the SOAR initiative, the Skill the Nation Challenge, and mobilisation of institutions like IGNOU to ensure AI benefits reach all sections of society, especially the underprivileged.

Aviation turbine fuel cut 7.3%; commercial LPG up Rs111 per cylinder; domestic LPG prices unchanged.
State-owned oil marketing companies implemented first of month price revisions based on international benchmarks and the exchange rate, cutting aviation turbine fuel by about 7.3 per cent in Delhi (a Rs 7,353.75 per kl reduction) while raising the 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder by Rs 111 to Rs 1,691.50; domestic 14.2 kg LPG remained unchanged at Rs 853. City prices vary due to local taxes and the LPG increase is attributed to winter-driven global demand.

Delhi BMW crash: chargesheet alleges the victim survived minutes but was denied timely trauma care and records were allegedly manipulated.
The chargesheet alleges excessive speed caused an uncontrollable collision and that the victim, who survived at least fifteen minutes post impact, was denied timely trauma care when the accused declined nearby hospitals and instead transported the injured to a distant nursing home, delaying treatment. It further alleges refusal of ambulance assistance, a misleading ICU admission, and alleged manipulation of medical records, with investigation ongoing into documentary evidence and a possible familial connection between the accused and the hospital.

Meme-driven apparel turns viral internet phrases into wearable products, using print-on-demand platforms for creator-led monetisation.
Meme-driven apparel translates viral internet phrases and jokes into wearable products whose appeal stems from shared cultural recognition; demand is embedded before sale. The model is creator-led and community-approved, enabled by print-on-demand manufacturing and fulfilment platforms that allow low-risk testing and monetisation, creating a parallel cultural economy where digital-origin trends move into mainstream commerce.

India ITME Technical Awards 2025 recognized textile engineering innovation, sustainability and technology transfer to promote Make in India.
India ITME Technical Awards 2025 promoted technological innovation, sustainability, skills development and domestic manufacturing in textile engineering, with support from central ministries and industry stakeholders. The awards emphasised adoption of advanced manufacturing, design-led enterprise growth, and technology transfer under the Make in India vision, awarding categories for processing, accessories, eco-design (student), CSR, and successful commercialisation to encourage capacity-building and sector-wide knowledge sharing.

M3M Foundation expanded social impact to 4.9 million people nationwide through integrated environment, education, health, and livelihoods programs.
M3M Foundation reported integrated interventions in environment, education, health, livelihoods, and sports reaching 4.9 million people across 22 states via partnerships with 50+ organisations, presenting quantifiable 2025 outputs (water storage, plantations, farming support, education access, health camps, nutrition distribution, skill and entrepreneurship training) as indicators of scale, equity, and long term community resilience and signalling a planned expansion under the Payal@40 vision.

Axis Max Life launches High Growth Fund II, a midcap-focused ULIP fund for long-term capital appreciation.
Axis Max Life launched the High Growth Fund II (SFIN: ULIF04117/12/25HIGHGROWTH104) as an actively managed midcap equity New Fund Offer available through select ULIPs from 31 December 2025 to 15 January 2026; asset allocation 80%-100% equity, 0%-20% debt, benchmark Nifty Midcap Free Float 100 Index, primary objective long-term capital appreciation, and risk profile Very High.

Helmet safety: campaign urges elimination of fake helmets and adherence to ISI, ECE and DOT standards.
A corporate campaign advocates eliminating fake helmets and stronger adherence to helmet safety and product certification standards, emphasising in house quality control across ISO certified plants and testing to meet ISI, ECE 22.06, DOT and other global standards. The initiative pairs subsidised helmet distribution and volunteer road safety networks with public education to change rider behaviour and reduce two wheeler fatalities, while commercial scaling and certification efforts are presented as means to increase availability of certified helmets and curb counterfeit products.

Deep Brain Stimulation clinic offering evaluation, surgery, and long-term programming for eligible movement and select psychiatric disorders.
A dedicated Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Clinic provides a structured patient-selection and care pathway-eligibility screening for movement and select psychiatric disorders; clinical and neuropsychological assessment; counselling on risks and benefits; surgical planning, intraoperative monitoring and device implantation; and scheduled post operative programming, rehabilitation and specialist follow-up to optimise stimulation settings and medication management.

iQIYI LAND Yangzhou opens Feb 8, turning film and TV IP into seven immersive, revenue driven visitor zones.
iQIYI is launching iQIYI LAND Yangzhou, opening February 8, 2026, to commercialise its film and television IP through seven distinct immersive zones-theaters, light-and-shadow attractions, staged performances, film-and-TV scene photo spots, live character interactions, social games, and IP-specific retail and dining-enabling visitors to explore recreated sets, interact with live performers, and engage layered narrative elements as a strategic offline extension of iQIYI's creative ecosystem.

Amity University Gurugram awarded gold for implementing the National Education Policy with multidisciplinary curriculum and industry integration.
Amity University Gurugram received gold-level recognition for implementing the National Education Policy through adoption of a three-discipline model curriculum, multidisciplinary learning, research integration, academia-industry collaboration, life skills emphasis, and strengthened academic governance under leadership-driven reforms.

Stock market opens 2026 positively; Sensex up 223 points, DIIs net buyers while FIIs sold.
Indian equity benchmarks opened 2026 higher-Sensex ~223.54 points to 85,444.14; Nifty up 65.75 points to 26,195.35-driven by blue chip gains and net domestic institutional buying (DIIs ~Rs 6,759.64 crore) amid limited global cues while foreign institutional investors were net sellers (~Rs 3,597.38 crore); Brent crude eased to ~USD 60.85/barrel.

Rupee weakens amid foreign fund outflows as RBI allows market adjustment while maintaining orderly intervention.
The rupee opened 2026 weaker, depreciating 11 paise to 89.99 per US dollar due to persistent foreign institutional outflows and global uncertainty. The Reserve Bank of India is described as allowing the rupee to adjust with market forces while remaining actively present to smooth excessive moves and maintain orderly market conditions, with near-term USD/INR expected around 89.30-90.20 and a paused India-US trade deal identified as a key upside risk.

Chief Justice Roberts says the Constitution remains firm as the Court addresses major cases on immigration, citizenship, and executive power.
The Chief Justice affirms that the Constitution remains a stable pillar and highlights judicial independence, citing precedents protecting judges from removal for contentious rulings. He situates the Supreme Court's recent emergency-docket activity-permitting immediate actions on military service policy, federal spending, immigration measures, and removal of independent agency leaders-alongside pending major questions such as birthright citizenship and executive tariff authority.

Suicide bombing in Aleppo kills police officer as attacker detonates while being restrained near a Christian neighborhood.
A suicide bomber in Aleppo detonated an explosive belt while being physically restrained by an Internal Security Forces patrol securing New Year celebrations, killing one police officer and wounding others; officials reported the attacker appeared to be trying to enter a Christian neighborhood. Authorities said the situation was under control and noted heightened security after a recent deadly attack on an Alawite mosque for which a group calling itself Saraya Ansar al-Sunna claimed responsibility.

Pan masala and tobacco will face new cess and additional excise duty on top of GST from February 1.
A Health and National Security Cess will apply to pan masala and an Additional Excise Duty will apply to tobacco and related products, charged in addition to GST; the compensation cess on these goods will cease. Specified GST rates: pan masala, cigarettes, tobacco and similar products 40% GST; bidis 18% GST. The Finance Ministry issued rules for capacity determination and duty collection on packing machines for chewing tobacco, jarda-scented tobacco and gutkha, and the government set February 1 as the implementation date.