Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the grant of Miniratna Category-I status to Yantra India Limited (YIL), marking a significant milestone in the company’s transformation into a profit-making defence public sector undertaking.

Congratulating the company, the Defence Minister expressed satisfaction over YIL’s rapid progress since its corporatisation, noting its efforts to increase turnover, enhance indigenisation, and meet key performance benchmarks required for Miniratna status. YIL has achieved this recognition within four years of its formation.

The company has recorded substantial growth in sales, which rose from ₹956.32 crore in the second half of FY 2021-22 to ₹3,108.79 crore in FY 2024-25. Its export performance has also shown a sharp rise, increasing from zero exports in FY 2021-22 (H2) to ₹321.77 crore in FY 2024-25. YIL’s product portfolio includes carbon fibre composites, assemblies for medium and large calibre ammunition, armoured vehicles, artillery guns, main battle tanks, glass composites and aluminium alloys.

India will host the first-ever Global Big Cat Summit this year, bringing together heads of governments and ministers from 95 range countries to deliberate on collective strategies for conservation, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Sunday.

Presenting the Union Budget for 2026-27 in the Lok Sabha, Sitharaman said the summit would mark a significant step in strengthening global cooperation for the protection of big cats.

"This year, India is hosting the first-ever Global Big Cat Summit, where heads of governments and ministers from 95 range countries will deliberate on collective strategies for conservation," she said.

K J Somaiya Institute of Management (KJSIM), one of Mumbai's leading private B-schools, has been conferred the "Best Management Institute Supporting Sports Ecosystem & Development" award by the Confederation of Sports and Recreation Industry (CSRI). The recognition highlights KJSIM's sustained contribution to strengthening India's sports education ecosystem through structured academic programmes, industry engagement, and experiential learning.

CSRI is a national body that works closely with the Government of India and leading sports organisations, playing a significant role in fostering partnerships, influencing policy, and expanding the sports and recreation industry across the country. Instituted in its inaugural year, the award was adjudicated by an independent jury, with KJSIM recognised for its consistent and meaningful impact in sports management education and ecosystem development.

Young Indian shuttler Devika Sihag clinched her maiden BWF Super 300 crown after Malaysia’s Goh Jin Wei retired midway through the women’s singles final of the Thailand Masters at Bangkok today.  The 20-year-old from Haryana was leading 21-8, 6-3 when world No. 68 Goh, a two-time former world junior champion, pulled out due to a hamstring injury, handing the Indian the biggest title of her career.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday stated that the renaming of Adampur Airport in the name of Guru Ravidas Maharaj on his 649th Birth Anniversary is a true tribute to his ideals and thoughts.

"Dedication of Adampur Airport by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the name of Guru Ravidas Maharaj is a true tribute to his great thoughts and ideals. This decision, taken on the sacred occasion of Sant Ravidas' birth anniversary, is highly commendable and historic. The message of equality, compassion, and service that Sant Ravidas ji gave through his life continues to provide direction and inspiration to society even today," CM Dhami said in a post on X.

PM Modi visited Adampur airport in Punjab on Sunday and unveiled the new name of the Airport as 'Shri Guru Ravidass Maharaj Ji Airport, Adampur.

The Indian Micro-Fertilizers Manufacturers Association (IMMA) will host its 6th National Crop Nutrition Summit & B2B Expo on 5th and 6th February 2026 at the National Stock Exchange (NSE), Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Mumbai. The event will include policymakers, industry leaders, scientists, startups and global experts to discuss developments in India's agri input sector.

Held under the theme "Converge, Collaborate & Co-create," the two-day summit will focus on policy, industry, science and innovation in crop nutrition and India's positioning as a global agri input manufacturing hub.

The summit will be inaugurated by the Hon'ble Minister of Marketing & Protocol, Government of Maharashtra, Shri Jayakumar Jitendrasinh Rawal. The Guest of Honour, Agriculture Commissioner, Government of India, Dr P. K. Singh will outline the government's vision for agri input reforms, the role of specialty fertilizers, micronutrients and biologicals, and measures to improve ease of doing business and export competitiveness.

Industry research highlights CREX’s standout growth in India and its presence among global leaders in sports app engagement New Delhi, 31 January 2026: CREX has been featured in the State of Mobile 2026 report published by Sensor Tower, a leading authority on mobile app market intelligence. The annual report examines key trends shaping the global mobile app ecosystem including downloads, monetization, engagement patterns, and category-level performance across regions.

According to the report, CREX recorded the highest monthly active user (MAU) growth in the sports category in India and ranked fourth globally in MAU growth among sports apps placing it alongside established international platforms that are shaping the mobile sports landscape. This recognition in an industry-defining report underscores CREX’s strong user engagement and traction within India’s rapidly expanding mobile audience.

Gstar announced that its 183N, 210RN series photovoltaic (PV) modules have achieved certification under India's latest Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) requirements, including IS14286:2023. The certification marks an important milestone in Gstar's ongoing commitment to product safety and quality, regulatory compliance, and participation in international PV markets.

In India, BIS certification is mandatory for all PV modules under the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS). Only BIS-certified modules are eligible for legal import, sale, and deployment in India, including government and public-sector projects. Achieving certification among the first under the new standard, Gstar's modules are confirmed to meet India's latest technical requirements through testing and audits, demonstrating the manufacturer's strong capabilities in quality management, production consistency, and compliant operations.

Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia on Sunday assumed charge as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the Eastern Air Command (EAC) of the Indian Air Force.

An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Air Marshal Walia was commissioned into the fighter stream of the IAF on June 11, 1988. A highly experienced combat pilot, he is qualified on multiple aircraft platforms, including the MiG-21, MiG-23, MiG-27, Jaguar and Su-30 MKI.

He has logged over 3,200 hours of accident- and incident-free flying during his distinguished career spanning more than three decades.

In a landmark initiative to safeguard and promote India’s medical heritage, the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of Ayush, and Berhampur University, Odisha, will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to digitize, catalogue, and publish rare Ayurvedic manuscripts and palm-leaf documents preserved at the South Odisha Cultural Study Centre (SOCSC).

The MoU signing ceremony will be held at the Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI), Bhubaneswar, in the august presence of Prof. Geetanjali Das, Honourable Vice Chancellor, Berhampur University, Prof. (Vaidya) Rabinarayan Acharya, Director General, CCRAS, New Delhi and Prof. B.S. Prasad Former President, National Council for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM). The collaboration will be led by the National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage (NIIMH), Hyderabad, a peripheral unit of CCRAS.