January 12, 2026

Mangaluru Police Hunt 4 for Attacking Jharkhand Labourer Mistaken as Bangladeshi

Mangaluru police are searching for four men who assaulted a Jharkhand migrant labourer after wrongly calling him Bangladeshi. The victim, Diljan Ansari, was hurt but treated locally. Police have identified the suspects and ordered their immediate arrest.

January 12, 2026

ED Links ₹540 Crore Chhattisgarh Coal Levy Scam Money to Bribery, Election Funding

The Enforcement Directorate says ₹540 crore extorted in a Chhattisgarh coal levy scam funded elections and bribed officials. Assets worth ₹2.66 crore were attached.

January 12, 2026

Man Arrested in Gudiyatham for Running Banned Gutkha Unit

A 52-year-old man was caught in Gudiyatham for making banned tobacco products like gutkha. Police seized 350 kg of products and machinery. He sold them across Tamil Nadu cities.

January 12, 2026

Ai, Japanese Chimpanzee Known for Counting and Painting, Dies at 49

Ai, a Japanese chimpanzee famous for her smart skills like counting and painting, has died at age 49. She passed peacefully at Kyoto University’s institute where she lived and worked.

January 12, 2026

NSW Inquiry Looks at Banning 'Globalise the Intifada' Phrase Amid Community Concerns

A NSW parliamentary inquiry is reviewing whether to ban the phrase 'globalise the intifada,' sparking debate over its impact on Muslim and Palestinian communities and freedom of speech.

January 12, 2026

Meta blocks 550,000 accounts after Australia bans social media for under-16 users

Meta has blocked over half a million accounts as Australia enforces a strict social media ban for kids under 16. The law aims to protect children from harmful online content but faces challenges and debates on its effects.

January 12, 2026

Trump to Send Hundreds More Federal Agents to Minneapolis After ICE Shooting

The Trump administration will send hundreds more federal officers to Minneapolis following protests sparked by the shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent. The administration claims self-defense, but local officials and protesters disagree. Protests continue nationwide as tensions rise over immigration enforcement.

January 12, 2026

Trump Eyes 'Very Strong' Military Moves as Iran Protests Kill Hundreds

US President Donald Trump says strong military actions are being considered as anti-government protests in Iran kill nearly 500, with mass arrests and a harsh crackdown underway. Tehran calls protesters vandals and holds pro-government rallies amid growing unrest.

January 12, 2026

Dubai Opens Phase I of Hessa Street Upgrade, Doubling Traffic Capacity

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has opened Phase I of the Hessa Street Development Project, widening lanes and adding cycling tracks to ease congestion on a key road.

January 12, 2026

Haryana Human Rights Commission Slams Slow Probe in Hansi Septic Tank Deaths

Haryana Human Rights Commission criticizes authorities for slow investigation into deaths of two workers forced into hotel septic tank without safety gear in Hansi. The Commission demands strict action and compliance with Supreme Court safety orders.