Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) on Tuesday said that the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has approved two composite schemes of arrangement for the merger and amalgamation of 17 wholly owned subsidiary companies into two other wholly owned subsidiaries of the company.

In a regulatory disclosure, Power Grid said the MCA, through separate orders dated January 27, has sanctioned the schemes, which were received by the company on February 4.

Under the approved schemes, 12 subsidiary companies will be merged into POWERGRID Khavda II-C Transmission Limited as part of Scheme Group-A. These include entities associated with transmission projects such as Khavda, KPS, ERWR, Raipur Pool Dhamtari, Dharamjaigarh, Bhadla-Sikar, Ananthapuram-Kurnool, Koppal-Gadag, Neemrana-Bareilly and Bidar transmission systems.

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) has won the Silver Award under the category “Excellence Award for Women in Green Energy and Energy Efficiency” at the 6th Green Urja and Energy Efficiency Awards held in New Delhi.

The awards have been organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) to recognise outstanding contributions in the renewable energy and energy efficiency sectors. The award has been presented by former Power Secretary Anil Razdan in the presence of senior industry leaders and dignitaries.

The award has been received on behalf of IREDA by senior women officers, including Mala Ghosh Choudhury, General Manager (HR); Durre Shahwar, General Manager (HR); and Punnu Grover, Chief Compliance Officer, along with other women employees of the organisation.

India today successfully test-fired the Agni-III intermediate-range ballistic missile from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur in Odisha. The launch was conducted under the supervision of the Strategic Forces Command as part of a routine training exercise to validate the operational and technical preparedness of the missile system. Defence officials confirmed that the test met all mission objectives and all parameters were successfully validated. Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation, the Agni-Three is a two-stage, solid-fuelled ballistic missile with a strike range exceeding three thousand kilometres. The missile is capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear warheads.

A key component of India’s credible minimum deterrence strategy, the Agni-III has been inducted into the Strategic Forces Command since 2011. The successful test underscores India’s continued focus on strengthening its strategic deterrence and maintaining high levels of operational readiness.

Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh, along with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, will lay the foundation stone for the Quantum Valley in Amaravati today. Both leaders will also address a public meeting on the occasion.

According to the state government, the Quantum Valley is a landmark initiative to establish India’s first 133-qubit quantum computer, with leading companies such as IBM, TCS and L&T partnering in the project.

The facility will focus on research, innovation, manufacturing and skill development in areas including quantum computing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, healthcare, defence and finance.

Hyderabad witnessed a historic moment as Arun Ice Creams, one of India’s most popular ice cream brands, successfully gathered 5,113 children to create the world’s largest ice cream social party. The event, held on February 6, 2026, resulted in a new Guinness World Record, marking a significant achievement for the homegrown brand on the global stage.

The record-breaking initiative brought together thousands of children who enjoyed a variety of Arun Ice Creams products including blackcurrant and strawberry bars, caramel sandwiches, and chocolate cones, all made with real milk and cream. The participants consumed ice cream continuously for 30 minutes, creating a seamless and coordinated experience that met the strict requirements for the world record attempt.

India were crowned world champions in men’s Under-19 cricket for a sixth time after turning the final into a spectacle of overwhelming authority, dismantling England by 100 runs at the Harare Sports Club on Friday, February 6. Powered by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s breathtaking 175, the Ayush Mhatre-led side first piled up a towering 411 for 9 before bowling England out for 311 to seal one of the most emphatic title triumphs in the tournament’s history.

At the heart of it was Sooryavanshi, whose record-shattering 175 was not merely an innings but a statement. Batting in a World Cup final with history on the line, the teenage left-hander delivered one of the most dominant knocks the tournament has seen.

Joint Commissioner of Delhi Police for the Southern Range SK Jain today said that Delhi Police launched Operation Shastra to target those individuals who were sharing pictures of themselves with weapons on online social media platforms and using abusive language. Talking to the Media, Mr Jain said that the entire operation was conducted against those who aim to create an atmosphere of fear through social media. He added that over 5 hundred teams and more than 2 thousand police personnel were involved in this operation.

Highlighting the success of Operation Shastra, Mr Jain said that amongst sixty-one registered FIRs and based on more than 6 thousand social media profiles, the Delhi police have apprehended 83 accused.

The long-awaited happy ending for Delhi Capitals (DC) in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) will have to wait yet another season, as heartbreak struck once more for the Jemimah Rodrigues-led side, who slumped to their fourth successive defeat in a WPL final. Despite producing a herculean batting effort in the first innings and posting the highest total ever recorded in a WPL final—203/4—Delhi were left crestfallen as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) scripted history to clinch their second title.

It was a breathtaking run chase for RCB, led by captain Smriti Mandhana (87 off 41) and Georgia Voll (79 off 54), who tore into the Delhi bowling attack and shattered record books on the biggest stage. The pair launched a relentless assault, registering the highest successful run chase in WPL history.

Their monumental 165-run partnership for the second wicket off just 92 balls became the highest partnership in the tournament’s history and proved decisive in the final. With their win, RCB also achieved the unique distinction of becoming the first team to hold the IPL and WPL trophies at the same time.

In a step towards strengthening maritime and coastal security, the V.O. Chidambaranar port in Thoothukudi, in southern Tamil Nadu, has become the first Indian port to initiate the implementation of an advanced Anti-Drone System, marking a significant milestone in the protection of critical port infrastructure.

The V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOCPA) signed an agreement with Central Electronics Limited (CEL) for the implementation of an Anti-Drone System.

The project involves the deployment of a comprehensive integrated Radio Frequency(RF) and radar-based drone detection and jamming system, specifically tailored for complex port environments, providing 360-degree coverage and omnidirectional bearing, says a release from VOCPA.

The US on Saturday said India has committed to stop directly or indirectly importing Russian oil, following which the additional 25 per cent tariffs imposed by America on Indian goods will be removed from February 7.

According to an executive order issued by the White House, India has also committed to a framework with the US to expand defence cooperation over the next 10 years.

"Effective with respect to goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from the warehouse for consumption, on or after 12.01 am eastern standard time on February 7, 2026, products of India imported into the United States shall no longer be subject to the additional ad valorem rate of duty of 25 per cent imposed pursuant to Executive Order 14329," it said.