PNB manager held in Rs 6.5 crore gold loan scam case

PNB manager held in Rs 6.5 crore gold loan scam case

The scam was detected during a handover of the gold strong room. Around 4.198 kg of gold, worth Rs 6.5 crore, is missing. Jangid attempted to flee but was caught near Mathura. Further arrests are expected as the investigation continues. Feb 6, 2026
UPI now live in UAE, Singapore, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, France, Mauritius, Qatar; 23 MoUs signed for digital public infrastructure adoption

UPI now live in UAE, Singapore, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, France, Mauritius, Qatar; 23 MoUs signed for DPI

The government has also signed MoUs with 23 countries to share or adopt India's Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), including platforms like Aadhaar, DigiLocker, CoWIN, and API Setu, to promote global adoption of India Stack solutions. UPI transactions in January 2026 recorded 21.70 billion transactions, a 28% year-on-year growth in count and 21% growth in transaction value at ₹28.33 lakh Feb 6, 2026
Metro fares not decided by State but fixed by panel set up by Centre: K'taka CM

Metro fares not decided by State but fixed by panel set up by Centre: K'taka CM

In an official statement, the Chief Minister said the Bengaluru Metro is more than just a transport system and described it as a symbol of the city's aspirations and an everyday lifeline for lakhs of working people, students, and families. He said a responsible government must listen to citizens first and assured the people of Karnataka that their concerns would not be ignored. Feb 6, 2026
Sensex, Nifty end in green ahead of RBI MPC decision

Sensex, Nifty end in green after positive cues from RBI MPC meet

At the closing bell, Sensex gained 266 points, or 0.32 per cent, to settle at 83,580. Nifty surged 50 points, or 0.20 per cent, to close at 25,693. The broader markets showed divergence from benchmark indices, as Nifty Midcap 100 index lost 0.02 per cent, while the NSE Smallcap 100 shed 0.27 per cent. Feb 6, 2026
RBI plans to allow bank lending to REITs: Governor

RBI plans to allow bank lending to REITs: Governor

The RBI also proposed removing the requirement of prior approval for NBFC-ICCs lending against gold to open new branches, and announced a review of lending norms for urban co-operative banks to improve flexibility while maintaining prudential discipline. Feb 6, 2026