New Delhi, Jan 13 (UNI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday condemned the Information and Broadcasting Ministry’s attempt to block the film ‘Jana Nayagan’, calling it an attack on Tamil culture. In a post on X, Gandhi said, “The I&B Ministry’s attempt to block ‘Jana Nayagan’ is an attack on Tamil culture. Mr Modi, you…
New Delhi, Jan 13 (UNI) In a 48-hour operation targeting gangsters and organised criminals, the Delhi Police apprehended hundreds of criminals linked to multiple crime networks across the national capital. The two-day “Operation Gang Bust” was carried out across various districts of Delhi, aimed at dismantling active criminal networks and gangs involved in multiple illegal…
Washington, Jan 13 (UNI) United States President Donald Trump on Monday announced the imposition of 25 percent tariffs on countries that continue to do business with Iran, as anti-government protests persist across the country. In a post on Truth Social, Trump reiterated that the decision would take effect “immediately” and emphasised that the “order is…
Imphal, Jan 13 (UNI) Two militants were arrested in separate operations by security forces across Manipur, and a cache of arms and ammunition was also recovered, police said Tuesday. In Imphal West district, security forces recovered arms and ammunition from Langol Reserve Forest Hill near the roadside leading to the Lamdeng Water Supply area under…
Manila, Jan 13 (UNI) The death toll from a landfill landslide in the central Philippine city of Cebu has climbed to 11, as rescuers continued searching on Tuesday for 25 missing workers, authorities said. Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival told a news conference on Monday that all 18 survivors were injured and have been receiving…
Solan, Jan 13 (UNI) Following a major fire incident that broke out in a four-storey building owned by Rajiv Gupta, situated at Arki Bazaar near UCO Bank, the police released a list of missing persons trapped inside the building during the fire tragedy. Solan Superintendent of Police Gaurav Singh said the building, constructed of wood…
Sydney, Jan 13 (UNI) A teenager from the east coast Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) has been arrested and charged over several hoax “swatting” calls made to emergency services in the United States, authorities said on Tuesday. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) said in a statement that it launched an investigation after receiving…
Tbilisi, Jan 13 (UNI) Georgia’s former Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili has been sentenced to five years in prison and fined 1 million Georgian lari (about 370,000 U.S. dollars) over money laundering charges, local media reported on Monday. The Prosecutor’s Office of Georgia said that Garibashvili pleaded guilty to the charges and agreed to the terms…
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 13 (UNI) In view of the heavy rush of pilgrims during the Makaravilakku festival at Sabarimala, the Railways have made elaborate arrangements to ensure smooth, safe, and comfortable travel. As part of these measures, additional Makaravilakku Special Express trains have been announced to clear the extra passenger load. Train No. 06065 Kollam –…
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 13 (UNI) Six scholarly books published by the Kerala Council for Historical Research (KCHR) were released as part of the Kerala Legislative Assembly International Book Festival (KLAIBF) 2026 at the Legislative Assembly Complex. The book “Institutions, Individuals, and Practices: Anthropological Essays,” a collection of selected essays by eminent anthropologist Dr. A. Ayyappan, edited…
