February 4, 2026

South Western Railway Gets ₹2,110 Crore for 61 Karnataka Station Redevelopment

South Western Railway will redevelop 61 stations in Karnataka with ₹2,110 crore under the Amrit Station Scheme. Budget for SWR rises to ₹7,748 crore for 2026-27, expanding tracks, electrification, and premium train services.

February 4, 2026

India Agrees to Stop Buying Russian Oil, Invest $500 Billion in US in Major Trade Deal

India will stop buying Russian oil and increase oil imports from the US. Prime Minister Modi commits $500 billion in US investments. The US cuts tariffs on Indian goods in a historic trade agreement announced by White House.

February 4, 2026

Union Govt Drops Excise Duty on Raw Tobacco; Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu Welcomes Move

Union Government reduces excise duty to zero on unbranded raw tobacco from February 1, 2026. Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu hails this step as a boost for tobacco farmers and small traders in the state.

February 4, 2026

Daniel’s Room Launches at Dubai Mall: Where Art Meets Coffee and Desserts

Dubai's Dubai Mall welcomes Daniel’s Room, a unique café by artist Daniel Arsham. Enjoy specialty coffee, limited-edition desserts, and immersive contemporary art under one roof.

February 4, 2026

Madras-Origin Veeraswamy London Restaurant to Close After 100 Years Due to Lease End

The 100-year-old London restaurant Veeraswamy, famous for Indian cooking and Madras dishes, will close as its lease expires. Founded by Edward Palmer, the restaurant is an emblem of British-Indian ties.