Punjab Police Disrupts Cross-Border Drug Smuggling Network, Two Arrested

Amritsar, February 12: Punjab Police has achieved a significant breakthrough in the fight against drug trafficking. They have dismantled a cross-border narcotics smuggling network and arrested two active members involved in the operation. Authorities seized 7 kilograms and 630 grams of heroin along with ₹21,800 in cash during the operation at the Cheherata police station …

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Indian Navy Expands Fleet with Approval for Additional P-8I Aircraft

New Delhi, February 12: The Indian maritime region is crucial for global trade, with 70-80% of the world’s trade passing through these waters. To safeguard trade and national security interests, the Indian Navy is continuously enhancing its fleet with new warships and aircraft. In this context, the Ministry of Defense has approved the additional purchase …

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Violence Erupts at Polling Stations in Bangladesh Elections, BNP Leader Killed

Dhaka, February 12: Violence has erupted at several polling stations during the ongoing elections in Bangladesh, resulting in the death of a leader from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). The law and order situation in Bangladesh has been precarious, and the atmosphere worsened significantly after voting commenced at 7:30 AM. Just hours after polling began, …

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AAP Backs Nationwide Strike, Calls for Unity Among Farmers and Workers

Chandigarh, February 12: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced its support for the nationwide strike called by ten central trade unions and farmers’ organizations on Thursday. The party urged workers, farmers, shopkeepers, small traders, and citizens across the country, including Punjab, to participate peacefully in the strike to ensure its success. AAP clarified that …

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Leaders Pay Tribute to Swami Dayanand Saraswati on His Birth Anniversary

New Delhi, February 12: On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Maharishi Swami Dayanand Saraswati, the founder of the Arya Samaj, President Droupadi Murmu and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, along with several prominent leaders, paid their respects. The President remarked that the spiritual and educational institutions established by Dayanand Saraswati have continuously benefited …

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Kerala High Court Orders Continued Investigation into Deported Indians Death

Kochi, February 12: The Kerala High Court has refused to dismiss a habeas corpus petition concerning the disappearance and death of Indian citizen Suraj Lama, who was deported from Kuwait. On Wednesday, the division bench comprising Justice Devan Ramachandran and Justice M.B. Snehaltha instructed the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to continue its inquiry. The court …

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China Development Bank Issues Over 16 Trillion Yuan in Loans for Infrastructure

Beijing, February 12: According to a report released by the China Development Bank (CDB) on Wednesday, the bank issued loans totaling 16.4 trillion yuan in 2025. This funding primarily supported infrastructure development across five key areas: networks, industrial upgrades, urban development, agriculture, and national security. In the realm of network and industrial upgrades, CDB-backed projects …

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UNESCO Celebrates Chinese New Year with Cultural Festivities

Beijing, February 12: The Chinese Permanent Mission to UNESCO hosted the 2026 Spring Festival Temple Fair at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, France. UNESCO Director-General Khaled Al-Anani expressed his hope for strengthening collaboration with China, viewing the Year of the Horse as an opportunity. He extended New Year wishes in Chinese, celebrating the cultural significance of …

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U.S. Not Seeking Regime Change in Iran, Says JD Vance

New Delhi, February 12: U.S. Vice President JD Vance has made it clear that the United States is not planning to remove or change the Iranian government. Instead, the focus is on ensuring that Tehran remains free of nuclear weapons. While returning from a visit to Azerbaijan, Vance addressed reporters at the airport. When asked …

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