“One Battle After Another” Dominates 2026 BAFTA Longlist

The longlist for the 2026 British Academy Film Awards has thrown up a clear early favourite, with One Battle After Another leading the field through a remarkable 16 appearances across key categories. Fronted by Leonardo DiCaprio, the politically infused thriller has emerged as the most visible contender at the longlist stage, signalling strong momentum ahead of final nominations.

Justice Mahesh Sharadchandra Sonak Assumes Role as Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court

Ranchi, February 2: In a significant development for the state’s judiciary, Justice Mahesh Sharadchandra Sonak was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court on Friday. The oath ceremony, held at the Birsa Munda Mandap in Lok Bhavan, was conducted by Jharkhand Governor Shri Santosh Gangwar, marking a formal transition in the court's leadership.

Odisha Clears Landmark Solar Manufacturing Project in Ganjam

Odisha has taken a significant step towards strengthening its clean energy ecosystem with the state cabinet approving a large-scale solar manufacturing investment by Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited. The proposed project, with an investment of nearly ₹10,000 crore, is among the biggest renewable energy manufacturing initiatives in the state and signals Odisha’s growing role in India’s green industrial transition.

Odisha Gains Momentum as an International Education Hub

Odisha is steadily carving out a place on India’s global education map, with rising international student enrolment and expanding academic linkages. A recent assessment by NITI Aayog highlights this trend, noting that the state has emerged as one of the country’s leading destinations for foreign learners—an outcome aligned with India’s long-term education reforms under the National Education Policy 2020.

India Strengthens AML Framework for Virtual Digital Assets

India has reinforced its regulatory oversight of virtual digital assets (VDAs) by updating anti–money laundering (AML) and counter–terror financing (CFT) norms. The move, led by the Financial Intelligence Unit – India under the Ministry of Finance, reflects a sharper risk-based approach toward cryptocurrencies, particularly those designed to preserve user anonymity.