PM Modi to students: 'AI is your superpower – leverage it wisely!'

IANS | February 6, 2026 12:44 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday urged students to harness the vast technological opportunities of their generation wisely, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI), describing it as a powerful tool to amplify capabilities rather than replace effort.

RBI plans to allow bank lending to REITs: Governor

IANS | February 6, 2026 11:59 AM

Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced on Friday that the Central Bank proposes to permit commercial banks to extend finance to Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), subject to appropriate prudential safeguards.

Meghalaya coal mine tragedy: HC orders arrest of mine owners

IANS | February 6, 2026 11:50 AM

Shillong, Feb 6 (IANS) Taking a stern view of the continued operation of illegal coal mines in Meghalaya, the High Court has ordered immediate arrests in connection with a deadly explosion at an alleged illegal mining site in East Jaintia Hills district that claimed at least 18 lives, officials said on Friday.

RBI raises growth forecast for Q1 and Q2 of 2026-27

IANS | February 6, 2026 11:06 AM

Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India has raised its real GDP growth projections for Q1 and Q2 of 2026-27 to 6.9 per cent and 7.0 per cent, respectively, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced on Friday.