January 12, 2026

Kuwait Extends Newborn Registration Deadline to 120 Days

Kuwait now gives parents 120 days to register newborns in the civil system. This fresh rule from Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef makes life easier during busy early months. Citizens and expats still face 30-day rules for other registrations.

January 12, 2026

Oman Plans 60,000 New Jobs in 2026 to Boost Economy and Skills

Oman unveils a bold 2026 employment plan to create 60,000 new jobs. The strategy links education with labor needs, emphasizing private sector growth and skill upgrades.

January 12, 2026

Iran to Restore Internet Soon Amid Ongoing Protests and Blackout

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says internet will be back soon after over 84 hours of shutdown. Protests continue despite blackout as Iran claims control. Trump warns of strong military action while talks are being set up.

January 12, 2026

Bhubaneswar Police Busts Inter-State Cyber Fraud; 12 Arrested

Bhubaneswar Police arrested 12 people from Odisha, Bihar, and Kerala in a major cyber fraud case. The gang cheated people with vouchers, lottery tickets, and loans across states.

January 12, 2026

Patna HC Slams Bihar Police for Unlawful Arrest of 15-Year-Old, Orders ₹5 Lakh Compensation

Patna High Court fined Bihar police ₹5 lakh for unlawfully arresting a minor student who spent over two months in jail. The court criticized police and magistrate for violating juvenile justice laws.

January 12, 2026

Mizoram Records Highest Tuberculosis Deaths in Six Years with 2,275 New Cases in 2025

Mizoram saw 145 TB deaths in 2025, the highest in six years, with 2,275 new cases diagnosed. MDR-TB and TB-HIV cases also impacted treatment efforts.

January 12, 2026

Mumbai BMC Elections 2026 Scheduled for January 15, Results on January 16

Mumbai's long-delayed BMC elections are now set for January 15, 2026. Over 1 crore voters will cast ballots from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Results come a day later. Key dates and election details have been announced by the State Election Commission.

January 12, 2026

Air India Flight Diverted to Jaipur After Passenger Falls Ill Mid-Flight

An Air India flight from Delhi to Vijayawada was diverted to Jaipur due to a medical emergency onboard. The elderly passenger was taken to hospital safely.

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

Real Estate Industry Asks Govt to Raise Affordable Housing Limit to ₹80-90 Lakh Ahead of Budget 2026

Before Union Budget 2026, real estate leaders want higher affordable housing limits and lower GST. They say current ₹45 lakh cap and 18% GST block growth and make homes pricey.