Spread the love Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) to expedite land availability for industrial investment, with the state government having already acquired 20,431 acres for this purpose. This directive comes amid a surge in industrial land demand across Maharashtra, extending beyond traditional hubs to emerging regions. During a review meeting of infrastructure...
Bengal SIR deadline extended, notice to DGP & a msg for states: SC’s key orders on Mamata’s plea
Spread the love NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday extended the deadline for scrutiny of claims and objections under the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal and sought a personal affidavit from the state’s director general of police over allegations of threats, violence and obstruction faced by election officials during the exercise.A bench comprising Chief...
Pune International Business Summit 2026: Global Delegates, MSME Exports, and Key Sectors Explored
Spread the love The Mahratta Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture (MCCIA) will host the seventh Pune International Business Summit (PIBS) 2026 on February 9–10, 2026, in Pune. The summit aims to foster international business connections and unlock sector-wise growth opportunities by bringing together participants from over 32 countries, featuring 60+ international delegates and 50+ speakers. PIBS 2026 will focus...
Jana Nayagan producer approaches High Court seeking permission to withdraw writ petition against CBFC
Spread the love 2 min readKochiFeb 9, 2026 06:09 PM IST Putting an end to a month-long intense legal battle, which delayed the movie’s release indefinitely, the producers of director H Vinoth’s Thalapathy Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan have decided to withdraw the writ petition filed against the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), challenging its decision to refer the movie to...
Shark Tank India’s Kanika Tekriwal recollects cancer journey at 21, says she fought with a lot of pain during chemotherapy: ‘Now sitting with a head full of hair’
Spread the love 3 min readNew DelhiFeb 9, 2026 05:55 PM IST Shark Tank India judge Kanika Tekriwal recently disclosed that she battled cancer, leaving her co-judges Aman Gupta and Vineeta Singh shell-shocked. In response to a pitch on CBD or Cannabidiol (CBD) oil in the latest season’s Episode 24, the 35-year-old recalled being diagnosed at 21. “I am very...
Minerals, militants, US-made guns: Why Trump’s bet on Munir is set to fail
Spread the love <img src="https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-128113475,imgsize-788481,width-400,resizemode-4/untitled-design-2026-02-09t172852.jpg" alt="Minerals, militants, US-made guns: Why Donald Trump’s bet on Asim Munir is set to fail" title=" Minerals, militants, US-made guns: Why Trump’s bet on Munir is set to fail ” decoding=”async” fetchpriority=”high”> Minerals, militants, US-made guns: Why Trump’s bet on Munir is set to fail The blast that tore through a Shia mosque on the...
New dragonfly species discovered in Kerala, named Lyriothemis keralensis
Spread the love Researchers have discovered a new species of dragonfly from Kerala and named it Lyriothemis keralensis, recognising the State’s exceptional biodiversity. The species was recorded from Varapetty near Kothamangalam in Ernakulam district, where it inhabits vegetated pools and irrigation canals within well shaded pineapple and rubber plantations. The study was conducted by Dattaprasad Sawant of the Indian Foundation...
President Murmu at Black Swan Summit: Fintech for Innovation, Inclusion, and Gender Justice
Spread the love President Murmu Advocates for Fintech Innovation and Gender Justice at Black Swan Summit, EconomictimesB2B Published On Feb 9, 2026 at 05:24 PM IST President Droupadi Murmu attended the Black Swan Summit in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on February 6, 2026. The summit, organized by the Government of Odisha in collaboration with the Global Finance and Technology Network, focused on...
Punjab Launches 'Blue Cross' Stores for Affordable Animal Healthcare & Livestock Farmer Support
Spread the love The Punjab government is launching ‘Blue Cross’ veterinary medicine stores in six districts starting February 8, 2026, to make animal healthcare more affordable and accessible for livestock farmers. These stores, located within government veterinary polyclinics, will offer diagnosis, treatment, and medicines under one roof, aiming to reduce financial burdens and strengthen the rural economy. The ‘Blue Cross’...
Andhra Pradesh Welcomes Union Budget: Focus on MSMEs, Infrastructure, and Visakhapatnam Growth
Spread the love Andhra Pradesh Union Budget 2026-27: Opportunities for MSMEs and Infrastructure Development in Visakhapatnam, EconomictimesB2B Published On Feb 9, 2026 at 04:49 PM IST Industry bodies FAPCCI, VCCI, and AP Chambers have welcomed the Union Budget, anticipating significant growth opportunities for Andhra Pradesh, particularly in Visakhapatnam, due to its focus on MSMEs, infrastructure, and industrial development. The budget’s...
