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India recorded a 16 per cent rise in FDI inflows to USD 50.36 billion in the first half of FY26, the highest ever for the period. Minister Jitin Prasada said FTAs, including the EFTA pact securing USD 100 billion investment, are strengthening investor confidence.

The Telangana Government Doctors Association has opposed the State government’s reported move to appoint an IAS officer as Vice-Chancellor of Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences, insisting that the post be given to a senior medical professional to protect academic standards and institutional autonomy

Census 2027 in India will be conducted in two phases: House Listing and Housing Census (April–September 2026) and Population Enumeration (February 2027), including caste data, using digital tools and mobile apps, with adaptations for snow-bound and special regions

The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day within minutes of reconvening as the Opposition continued protests demanding an immediate discussion on the Special Intensive Review of electoral rolls. Sloganeering, disruptions, and walkouts marked the second day of the Winter Session.

Envoys from France, Ireland, Switzerland, Austria and the UK reaffirmed commitment to deeper ties with India during Nagaland’s Hornbill Festival, highlighting cooperation in tourism, education, green technologies, agri-business and cultural exchange as the event’s international profile and economic engagement continue to grow

The BRS on Monday criticised Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s “Vijayotsava Sabha” in Mahabubnagar, calling it an “utter flop” due to low turnout. Party leaders accused the CM of ignoring governance, delaying key projects and misrepresenting the BRS government’s contribution

Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said the mandatory pre-installed Sanchar Saathi fraud-reporting app can be deleted by users. The DoT has ordered all new and updated mobile devices to include the app, aiming to expand awareness and protection against phone-related fraud

Opposition protests over the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists stalled Parliament for a second day, prompting Minister Kiren Rijiju to invite parties for talks. He insisted discussions can occur without disrupting proceedings and urged MPs to maintain decorum and avoid imposing timelines

Ranveer Singh apologized after backlash for mimicking Rishab Shetty’s sacred Daiva portrayal from 'Kantara Chapter 1' at IFFI 2025. Accused of hurting religious sentiments, he clarified his intentions were appreciative, acknowledging Rishab’s warning and expressing respect for cultural and spiritual traditions.

Opposition leaders, including Kharge, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, protested in Parliament against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, demanding a debate on electoral reforms. The Winter Session saw disruptions and walkouts as the government denied setting a fixed discussion timeline

Samsung on Tuesday introduced the Galaxy Z TriFold, its first triple-folding smartphone featuring a 10-inch display, strengthened Armor FlexHinge, and the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset. The slim 3.9 mm device packs a 200 MP camera and Samsung’s largest foldable battery.

Air India said it “regrettable” flew an Airbus A320 at least eight times last month despite an expired airworthiness certificate. The airline has suspended involved personnel and launched an internal probe, as the DGCA investigates the lapse. The aircraft remains grounded.

The Department of Telecommunications has directed all mobile phone makers and importers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi fraud-reporting app on new devices within 90 days. Existing units in sales channels must receive the app through updates. Firms must submit compliance reports within 120 days.

An IndiGo Kuwait–Hyderabad flight with 228 passengers was diverted to Mumbai on Tuesday after Hyderabad Airport received a bomb threat email. The aircraft landed safely, and emergency teams were deployed. The incident comes amid a rise in recent hoax bomb alerts nationwide.

Apple has appointed AI researcher Amar Subramanya as vice president of AI, reporting to Craig Federighi. John Giannandrea will step down and retire in 2026. Subramanya, formerly at Microsoft and Google, will lead Apple’s Foundation Models, ML research, and AI safety efforts.

A Chennai Metro train stalled in an underground tunnel near Central station early Tuesday, forcing passengers to walk nearly 500 metres to High Court station. CMRL said a technical fault caused the disruption, which delayed services for over half an hour.

Delhi’s air quality slipped back into the ‘very poor’ category on Tuesday, with the city recording an AQI of 331. Several stations crossed 350 amid dense smog. Residents expressed frustration as pollution rose again despite brief improvement earlier in the week.

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For now, the embers of the fragile egos remain unaddressed, with the hope that the warring groups will not precipitate matters until the 2028 Assembly elections

A closer look reveals that the reforms prioritise employer flexibility over worker security, raising concerns about long-term labour welfare

Shubman Gill will undergo a fitness test at Bengaluru’s Centre of Excellence to decide his availability for the South Africa T20Is. Meanwhile, Hardik Pandya has been cleared to return and will play Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy matches for Baroda

Kuldeep Yadav hailed Virat Kohli’s 135-run knock against South Africa in Ranchi, saying it reminded him of Kohli’s peak years between 2016 and 2019. Kohli’s innings powered India to a 17-run win in the series opener

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak dismissed speculation over Virat Kohli’s ODI future, saying his fitness, form and impact make him indispensable. Kohli’s century powered India to a 17-run win over South Africa in the Ranchi ODI

Hyderabad women defeated Goa by seven wickets in the BCCI under-23 T20 cricket championship at Nagpur. Chasing 111, Hyderabad reached 114/3 in 17.5 overs, with Mamatha scoring an unbeaten 38. Goa had earlier posted 110/6 in 20 overs