January 12, 2026

Punjab Police Arrest Two Shooters in AAP Sarpanch Murder at Amritsar Wedding

Punjab Police caught two shooters and five others linked to the murder of AAP sarpanch Jharmal Singh at an Amritsar wedding. The arrests took place in Chhattisgarh and Punjab. The case has stirred political uproar with the BJP demanding CM Bhagwant Mann's resignation.

January 12, 2026

Saudi Arabia Arrests 18,836 in One Week Crackdown on Residency and Labor Law Violations

In the first week of 2026, Saudi Arabia arrested 18,836 people for breaking residency, border, and labor laws. Over 10,000 were deported as strict rules are enforced across the Kingdom.

January 12, 2026

ECI May Take Action Against Officer Mousam Sarkar Over Election Roll Discrepancies

Mousam Sarkar, electoral officer in West Bengal, faces possible action for publicly questioning flaws in voter revision. He defends his stand as being in public interest.

January 12, 2026

Ten Held After Communal Clashes in Tripura's Unakoti District; Internet Shutdown Continues

Ten people were arrested following communal violence in Tripura’s Unakoti district. Prohibitory orders and internet suspension remain while police patrol sensitive areas. Political leaders have reacted strongly to the incident.

January 12, 2026

Four Major Banks Challenge RBI's RTI Disclosure on Defaulters and NPAs

Bank of Baroda, RBL Bank, Yes Bank, and SBI have moved the Central Information Commission to stop RBI from sharing data on defaulters, NPAs, and penalties. RBI says this info should be public under the RTI Act.