January 17, 2026

Saudi Arabia warns self-employed expats of fines, jail, and deportation for rule violations

Saudi Arabia has urged self-employed expats to follow residency and labour rules strictly. Violations could lead to heavy fines, jail time, or deportation.

January 17, 2026

Odisha Police Nab ₹1.40 Crore Cash, Gold in Big Cattle Smuggling Crackdown

Odisha police cracked down on organised cattle smuggling, seizing ₹1.40 crore in cash and gold in raids across four districts. Teams targeted 46 locations and arrested key suspects to break the illegal trade network.

January 17, 2026

Tribal Groups Hold Jharkhand Bandh Over Killing of Village Head Soma Munda

Tribal activists enforced a bandh in Jharkhand's Khunti, Simdega, Chaibasa, and Gumla on January 17, protesting the killing of village head Soma Munda. Roads were blocked, shops closed, and schools shut, with police deploying extra forces to maintain peace.

January 17, 2026

Dubai Police Warn Against Deadly Social Media Challenges Threatening Youth Safety

Dubai Police warn parents and teens about risky social media challenges causing injury and death worldwide. They stress close monitoring and quick reporting to keep children safe.

January 17, 2026

Maharashtra's Jalna District Imposes Prohibitory Orders Amid Dhangar ST Inclusion Agitation

Maharashtra’s Jalna district has banned public gatherings and shut shops to curb protests by the Dhangar community demanding Scheduled Tribes status. Restrictions apply from morning till midnight on January 18 in Jalna and Ambad tehsils.