Makana 360 Daily Report – January 31, 2026
India (Banking / Privatization – IDBI Bank Sale):
Reuters reports India set Feb. 5, 2026 as the deadline for bidders to submit financial bids to acquire IDBI Bank, moving its privatization into the final stage. Reserve Bank of India cleared three bidders—Fairfax Financial Holdings, Emirates NBD
Kotak Mahindra Bank. The federal government (45.48%) and Life Insurance Corporation of India (49.24%) plan to sell 60.7% of the lender; officials aim to complete the sale by March 2026, in a process launched in 2022.
Iran (Public Safety / Explosion – Bandar Abbas):
An explosion hit a building in Bandar Abbas on Jan. 31, killing at least one person and injuring 14, according to Iranian media; officials said the cause was under investigation, with one report citing a gas leak. Mehr News Agency separately reported a gas leak triggered the blast, citing the local fire department chief, while Iranian authorities rejected social-media claims it was an attack targeting a Revolutionary Guard navy commander.
Top Digital Trends (Mentions & Engagement / Most Reached Coverage):
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**TMZ — 5.4M mentions & engagement; most reached coverage: “TMZ Sports Live: Discussing Gervonta Davis’ Legal Troubles, LeBron James’ Retur
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**United Nations — 1.2M mentions & engagement; most reached coverage: “United Nations Human Rights Fora: Council approves EU priorities for 2026.”
