February 9, 2026

Luckin Coffee Hits 30,000 Stores, Fuels Global Growth with New Flagship

Luckin Coffee opened its 30,000th store, featuring a global coffee theme. The firm expands across China and internationally, aiming for growth through its global supply network.

February 9, 2026

Tata Motors-JLR Unveils ₹9,000 Crore Luxury Car Plant in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu's Ranipet district now hosts Tata Motors and Jaguar Land Rover's first Indian plant making luxury cars. Inaugurated by CM M.K. Stalin, this ₹9,000 crore investment will produce up to 2.5 lakh vehicles annually, creating 5,000 jobs.

February 9, 2026

Rare 37-Carat Half-Pink Diamond Discovered in Botswana’s Karowe Mine

A stunning 37.41-carat half-pink, half-clear diamond was found in Botswana, sparking excitement for its rare size and vivid color. Experts say it formed over three billion years ago deep under Earth’s surface.

February 9, 2026

Pakistan Pledges $1 Billion Investment in AI by 2030, Announces Massive Education and Training Plans

PM Shehbaz Sharif announced Pakistan’s $1 billion AI investment plan by 2030 during Indus AI Week 2026. The government will introduce AI education nationwide and provide 1,000 PhD scholarships. A program to train 1 million non-IT professionals in AI is also underway.

February 9, 2026

Most Economists Expect RBI to Hold Policy Rate at 5.25% After Recent Pause

Eleven of 14 economists predict no more rate cuts from the RBI soon. With inflation and GDP growth forecasts rising, RBI paused policy rate at 5.25%, signaling a hawkish stance amid better growth prospects.