February 10, 2026

Singapore's Household Income Rises 6.8% in 2025, Beats Inflation, PM Says

Singapore's median household income increased 6.8% in 2025 after inflation, reaching S$12,446. PM Lawrence Wong highlights stronger wage growth for lower-income workers.

February 10, 2026

SHRC orders Kochi Corporation to take charge of traffic signals and fix faults urgently

The State Human Rights Commission has directed that Kochi Corporation take over traffic signals from Cochin Smart Mission Limited and urgently repair faulty signals like those at Vyttila and Kadavanthra.

February 10, 2026

TMC Councillor Arrested for Deadly Assault Over Illegal Construction in Barrackpore

TMC councillor Rabindranath Bhattacharya was arrested for allegedly assaulting an 81-year-old man, who later died. The party suspended him for six years. The case relates to a dispute over illegal construction in Barrackpore.

February 10, 2026

Byappanahalli Police Nab Serial Housebreaker with ₹1.84 Crore Stolen Gold

Byappanahalli Police arrested Abbigere Raja, a 43-year-old serial housebreaker. They seized gold ornaments and valuables worth ₹1.84 crore. He confessed to four burglaries and selling stolen gold in multiple locations.

February 10, 2026

Fishermen Protest Mamallan Reservoir Project, Warn of Job Loss and Ecological Damage

Fishermen from 16 hamlets along East Coast Road protested against the Mamallan reservoir project. They fear it will ruin livelihoods and local ecology. Community leaders and experts say the reservoir threatens marine life, mangroves, and could cause flooding. The controversy grows as the state government pushes forward without public hearings.

February 10, 2026

Government and LIC to Sell 60.7% Stake in IDBI Bank by March 2026

India’s government and LIC plan to sell a 60.7% stake in IDBI Bank. The government aims to finalize bidders by March 2026. Kotak Mahindra denies bidding. Fairfax may merge IDBI with CSB Bank if successful.

February 10, 2026

Supreme Court Slams EC's Strict Software in West Bengal Voter Roll Revision, Extends Deadline

The Supreme Court called the Election Commission's software 'very restrictive' in West Bengal's voter verification. It extended the revision deadline and ordered fresh staff deployment to handle claims and objections.

February 10, 2026

Microfinance Credit Cost Drops to 3.3%, GIC Housing Finance Q3 Profit at Rs 44 Crore

Microfinance credit cost fell to 3.3% in Q3, beating fiscal guidance. GIC Housing Finance posted Rs 44 crore net profit despite rising NPAs and expenses.

February 10, 2026

Marico Ltd to Buy 75% Stake in Vietnam Skincare Brand Skinetiq

Marico Ltd’s subsidiary will acquire 75% of Skinetiq shares, pushing its D2C strategy in Vietnam. Skinetiq, co-founded in 2020, reported Rs 152 crore revenue in 2025.

February 10, 2026

HbA1c Test May Mislead Diabetes Diagnosis in India Due to Anaemia and Blood Disorders

The common diabetes test HbA1c might not work well in India. Anaemia, blood disorders like thalassaemia, and G6PD deficiency can distort results. Experts suggest using multiple tests for better diabetes diagnosis and monitoring in South Asia.