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Cambodia crackdown exposes 'digital arrest' scam centre targeting Indians

Cambodian authorities have uncovered a scam centre featuring a fake Indian police station set-up, allegedly used by fraudsters to carry out "digital arrest" scams targeting victims in India

Cambodia crackdown exposes 'digital arrest' scam centre targeting Indians
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 7:24 PM IST

Return to India or we won't hear you: Bombay High Court to Vijay Mallya

High Court says Vijay Mallya must return and submit to Indian jurisdiction before his plea challenging the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act can be heard

Return to India or we won't hear you: Bombay High Court to Vijay Mallya
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 7:18 PM IST

AI Impact Summit to showcase indigenous development of SLM and LLMs

Government to showcase homegrown large and small language models at five-day summit; Sarvam's LLM and funding for AI data centres may be announced

AI Impact Summit to showcase indigenous development of SLM and LLMs
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 6:27 PM IST

If you want to hang us, we are ready: Cong's Venugopal on Rahul LS notice

On Gandhi's remarks being expunged, Venugopal said the government is pressuring the chair not to give a chance to the members of the opposition to speak

If you want to hang us, we are ready: Cong's Venugopal on Rahul LS notice
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 4:28 PM IST

Trade union strike sparks protests, 25K defence staff reach work late in MP

The day-long strike was called to protest against what the unions described as anti-worker, anti-farmer and pro-corporate policies of the central government

Trade union strike sparks protests, 25K defence staff reach work late in MP
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 2:54 PM IST

PM Modi hails FM Sitharaman's Budget speech, calls it 'comprehensive'

Sitharaman, in her speech, said the government has envisaged a total expenditure of ₹53.47 trillion for the next financial year, up 7.7 per cent from the current fiscal ending March 31

PM Modi hails FM Sitharaman's Budget speech, calls it 'comprehensive'
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 2:32 PM IST

Trade unions stage protest in Chennai, CITU president condemns labour codes

An all-India general strike is being observed nationwide, with participation by workers in both urban and rural areas, including agricultural labourers

Trade unions stage protest in Chennai, CITU president condemns labour codes
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 2:23 PM IST

Bharat Bandh on Feb 12: What's open, what's closed during strike today?

Trade unions and farmers have called a Bharat Bandh on February 12 to protest labour Codes and the India-US trade deal; banking, transport and markets may see disruptions in several states

Bharat Bandh on Feb 12: What's open, what's closed during strike today?
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 2:19 PM IST

PM Modi to inaugurate Seva Teerth, Kartavya Bhawan 1, 2 on Feb 13

Seva Teerth houses the Prime Minister's Office, the National Security Council Secretariat, and the Cabinet Secretariat, all of which were previously located across different locations

PM Modi to inaugurate Seva Teerth, Kartavya Bhawan 1, 2 on Feb 13
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 2:00 PM IST

Return to India first, then we'll hear plea: Bombay HC to Vijay Mallya

Mallya has filed two petitions in the HC - one challenging an order declaring him as a fugitive economic offender and the other questioning the constitutional validity of the 2018 Act

Return to India first, then we'll hear plea: Bombay HC to Vijay Mallya
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 1:58 PM IST

Arvind Kejriwal withdraws plea against ED summons in excise policy case

Senior counsel appearing for the former Delhi chief minister said he did not wish to pursue the matter further as he had already been acquitted in the criminal cases against him

Arvind Kejriwal withdraws plea against ED summons in excise policy case
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 1:51 PM IST

Bomb threat email to Hyderabad airport declared hoax after checks

Security checking was carried out and nothing suspicious was found, and the bomb threat turned out to be a hoax, a police official said

Bomb threat email to Hyderabad airport declared hoax after checks
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 1:41 PM IST

No release unless title changed: SC to Neeraj Pandey on 'Ghooskhor Pandat'

"Why should you denigrate a section of society by using such a title. This is against morality and public order", the bench said

No release unless title changed: SC to Neeraj Pandey on 'Ghooskhor Pandat'
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 1:31 PM IST

TN growth outpaces national average: CM Stalin outlines $1 trillion roadmap

In his address, Stalin also highlighted the state's industrial prowess, explaining the steps being taken to bring about the changes

TN growth outpaces national average: CM Stalin outlines $1 trillion roadmap
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 1:29 PM IST

Traffic restrictions announced for India-Namibia T20 match in Delhi

According to the advisory, diversion and restrictions will be enforced on Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg and Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Marg during the match hours

Traffic restrictions announced for India-Namibia T20 match in Delhi
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 1:14 PM IST

'Protect CAs, break Big Four dominance': Congress MP in Rajya Sabha

The Congress leader questioned how Indian CA firms could compete when tenders are floated for mandates worth more than ₹500 crore

'Protect CAs, break Big Four dominance': Congress MP in Rajya Sabha
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 12:54 PM IST

SC dismisses Jairam Ramesh's plea on retrospective environmental clearances

A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi questioned how can the petitioner seek a review of its earlier verdict by way of a writ petition

SC dismisses Jairam Ramesh's plea on retrospective environmental clearances
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 12:48 PM IST

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey moves substantive motion against Rahul Gandhi in LS

Dubey said that in his notice he has stated how the Leader of Opposition visits foreign countries joining hands with Soros Foundation, USAID, Ford Foundation and 'colludes' with anti-India elements

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey moves substantive motion against Rahul Gandhi in LS
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 12:39 PM IST

Nationwide trade union strike fails to evoke response in West Bengal

A joint forum of 14 central trade unions called for the strike to demand the repeal of the four labour codes and the withdrawal of several policies affecting workers and farmers

Nationwide trade union strike fails to evoke response in West Bengal
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 11:39 AM IST

Telangana auto unions call statewide strike over meter charges, app issues

Auto drivers are demanding an increase in meter charges, separate boards for auto drivers, removal of cab services operating illegally in the state, and removal of the 2019 Motor Vehicles Act

Telangana auto unions call statewide strike over meter charges, app issues
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 11:15 AM IST