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Currency in circulation jumps 11% on year

Mumbai, Feb. 12 -- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reported that currency in circulation rose 0.5% on the fortnightly basis to stand at Rs 40 lakh crore as on January 31, 2026. The central bank st... Read More


Iran accused of 'structured system of infiltration' in France

France, Feb. 12 -- On Tuesday, Iran's top security official Ali Larijani met Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq in Muscat, where the two men "discussed the latest developments in the Iranian-American neg... Read More


Trump tells Netanyahu U.S. talks with Iran must continue amid Israeli push for expansion

Afghanistan, Feb. 12 -- President Donald Trump said talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ended without agreement but stressed continuing negotiations with Iran remains essential. Trum... Read More


10 fugitives brought back to Nepal with help of INTERPOL

Nepal, Feb. 12 -- The Nepal Police brought 10 fugitives back home who were hiding abroad after being accused of different charges in the country. Spokesperson of Nepal Police and Deputy Inspector Ge... Read More


Valentine's week: Police blend love with responsibility

Nepal, Feb. 12 -- Known for its firm discipline and tough stance on crime, Nepal Police struck a softer, yet pointed, tone this Valentine's Week, mixing messages of love with reminders of responsibili... Read More


Coal output to be reduced to lift prices: Minister

Jakarta, Feb. 12 -- Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Minister Bahlil Lahadalia emphasized that coal production will continue to be cut to raise prices on the international market, as Indonesia supp... Read More


Bodies covered in ice as Tangalle Hospital's mortuary lacks space

Sri Lanka, Feb. 12 -- The mortuary at the Tangalle Base Hospital is facing a severe space shortage, forcing hospital staff to place the bodies of deceased persons covered in ice on trolleys in the cor... Read More


Japan's National Day celebrated in Kathmandu

Nepal, Feb. 12 -- Ambassador of Japan to Nepal Maeda Toru hosted a National Day Reception at his official residence in Tahachal on Wednesday to mark the 66th birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Jap... Read More


RBI Releases Draft Revised Guidelines For Kisan Credit Card Scheme, Seeks Public Feedback

New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released draft revised guidelines for the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme. The proposal follows the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory ... Read More


OTET-2025 Results Out, Pass Percentage at 68.97

India, Feb. 12 -- The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha, today announced the results of the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2025. The examination was conducted on December 17, 2025. A total... Read More