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C-DOT has signed an MoU with the Andhra Pradesh government to establish a Centre of Excellence for quantum communication and security systems at the Amaravati Quantum Valley. The centre will support NQM-aligned research, privacy technologies, and quantum-safe infrastructure development

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal urged industry leaders at FICCI’s AGM to adopt bold targets, increase domestic investment in startups and R&D, involve next-generation leaders, and expand engagement beyond major cities to strengthen India’s long-term economic growth

Air India will resume non-stop flights between Delhi and Shanghai from February 1, marking its return to mainland China after nearly six years. The airline also plans a Mumbai–Shanghai service in 2026 as diplomatic agreements restore suspended India–China air links

The government has tightened import rules for certain platinum jewellery by shifting it from the ‘Free’ to ‘Restricted’ category until April 30, 2026. Importers will now require DGFT licences. Similar curbs were earlier imposed on specific silver jewellery from Thailand

The Supreme Court has postponed for six weeks Sahara’s plea seeking approval to sell 88 properties to the Adani Group, asking the Centre to respond to objections raised by the amicus curiae and stating that disputes over sale documents require trial-level scrutin

Azimuth AI and Cyient Semiconductors have launched ARKA GKT-1, India’s first-generation intelligent-power platform-on-a-chip for edge AI and smart energy applications. Unveiled by Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, the chip integrates custom computing, sensing, memory, and power management into one efficient SoC

Sensex and Nifty opened higher on Monday, led by gains in blue-chip stocks after robust Q2 earnings. Foreign institutional investors continued net selling for the fifth consecutive day, while domestic investors maintained their buying spree, supporting the market.

The rupee fell 6 paise to 88.72 against the US dollar in early Monday trade due to a firm dollar and ongoing foreign capital outflows. Equity gains and lower crude prices limited losses as investors watch India-US trade talks and PMI data.

President Donald Trump warned that countries doing business with Russia will face “very severe” sanctions, possibly including Iran. Republican lawmakers are pushing legislation, including the Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025, targeting nations funding Moscow’s war in Ukraine.

Japan’s economy contracted 1.8% annualised in July–September, dragged down by US tariffs on exports. Quarter-on-quarter GDP fell 0.4%, with exports down 1.2%. Imports slipped 0.1% and private consumption edged up 0.1%. Political uncertainty eased after a new prime minister.

It is estimated that the Indian cinema industry is facing a loss of at least Rs 22,000 crore a year due to movie piracy

India spent €2.5 billion on Russian crude in October, remaining the second-largest buyer despite new US sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil. Russian oil imports rose 11%, with state refineries increasing intake as discounts narrowed and Western buyers further reduced purchases

Apple's board accelerates succession plans as the company prepares for Tim Cook's resignation after 14 years at the helm of the tech giant

Telangana’s September GST slump raises questions about the State’s fiscal resilience to natural and policy-driven shocks

Sensex and Nifty opened weaker on Thursday but later stabilized amid mixed global cues. Lagging IT and banking stocks weighed on the market, while FIIs continued selling and traders monitored India-US trade talks and domestic inflation trends.

The rupee fell 7 paise to 88.69 against the US dollar on Thursday amid a firm dollar index and weak domestic equities. Experts say new export promotion measures may stabilize the currency over the medium term.

A power tussle is brewing within the Tata Trusts as Noel Tata managed to get his son Neville appointed to the Sri Dorabji Tata Trust, but failed to push the same move in the Sir Ratan Tata Trust due to internal objections

Telangana reports inflation rate of minus 1.16% (deflation) in the latest data, making it the only State entering the deflation zone multiple times in recent months

Listing of Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles business comes after Tata Motors was split into two independent listed entities

The rupee fell 15 paise to 88.65 against the US dollar on Wednesday, pressured by rising crude prices and FII outflows. Optimism over a potential India-US trade deal and MSCI-driven inflows provided partial support to the domestic currency.

Sensex and Nifty opened higher on Wednesday, led by blue-chip stocks such as Reliance Industries and Infosys. Investor sentiment was boosted by optimism over an impending India-US trade deal, while FIIs sold and DIIs bought equities worth Rs 2,188 crore.

Australia joined India, Japan, and the US for Exercise Malabar 2025 in the West Pacific. The maritime exercise, featuring INS Sahyadri and HMAS Ballarat, aims to strengthen interoperability, regional security, and collective readiness through complex naval drills and operational coordination.

President Donald Trump says the US is “pretty close” to a fair trade deal with India and will reduce tariffs “at some point.” Negotiations have progressed through five rounds, with both countries reportedly finalising the agreement’s language.

Central government and autonomous bodies' pensioners can submit their digital life certificates with on-the-spot assistance during the event