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'Get news from reliable sources': Iran dismisses reports of arrest of Indian nationals during unrest

India, Jan. 12 -- Iran's Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, has dismissed as false reports claiming the arrest of Indian and Afghan nationals in Iran, urging the public to rely only on verified so... Read More


Dhanbad police crack down on crime: 1.8k sent to jail in 2025

Dhanbad, Jan. 12 -- In a major push to strengthen law and order and curb crime in the district, Dhanbad police launched an intensive crackdown throughout 2025, leading to the arrest of 1,799 accused w... Read More


Congress observes fast to protest against new rural job guarantee law

Ranchi, Jan. 12 -- As a part of nationwide protest against change in rural job guarantee law brought by the Centre, the state unit of Congress party, on Sunday, observed a day-long fast at Bapu Vatika... Read More


Pre-budget meet with Union FM: Metro expansion, AIIMS in west UP, IIT in Bundelkhand on state's wishlist

LUCKNOW, Jan. 12 -- Uttar Pradesh has sought the Central government's support for expanding healthcare and transport facilities, besides an increased share in central taxes through the Union Budget 20... Read More


5.58 kg heroin seized in Ludhiana, two arrested

Ludhiana, Jan. 12 -- Acting on intelligence inputs, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, Ludhiana zonal unit, seized 5.58 kg of heroin from two men on the Ferozepur-Ludhiana highway on Saturday ev... Read More


FIR by Punjab Police doesn't violate Delhi assembly privilege, says Mann

Bathinda, Jan. 12 -- A day after the Delhi Legislative Assembly Secretariat issued notices to three senior Punjab Police officers over the FIR registered in connection with an alleged doctored video c... Read More


Punjab CM hands over appointment letters to 1,746 newly hired constables

Jalandhar, Jan. 12 -- Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann distributed appointment letters to 1,746 newly hired police constables from the district and armed cadres at the PAP Ground in Jalandhar on Su... Read More


Court dismisses N1 billion copyright suit against MTN

Nigeria, Jan. 12 -- The Federal High Court in Lagos has dismissed a N1 billion copyright and breach-of-confidence suit filed against MTN Nigeria Communications Plc by Walls and Gates Ltd and its Manag... Read More


Iran unrest: Why some US lawmakers are voicing doubts over Trump-led military intervention

New Delhi, Jan. 12 -- Some US lawmakers are not confident about direct military action against Iran despite more than 500 protestors dying in the country in the last few days at the hands of law enfor... Read More


Indonesia opens research on music and the brain with big grants

Denpasar, Bali, Jan. 12 -- The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology has opened wide opportunities for research, including on the relationship between music and the brain, since simila... Read More