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January 14, 2026
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Tariffs on countries trading with Iran could raise US import prices and strain trade ties.
The administration announced a 25% tariff on imports from countries that do business with Iran to pressure Tehran; it did not clarify whether this levy would be stacked on existing tariffs, whether exemptions would apply, or the precise legal authority to be used, and the measure could raise U.S. import prices and disrupt the fragile U.S.-China trade truce.
January 14, 2026
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Somali immigrants: DHS ends Temporary Protected Status, requiring departure by March 17 and narrowing protection options.
DHS has terminated Temporary Protected Status for certain Somali nationals, requiring affected beneficiaries to depart the United States by March 17 when existing protections expire; the agency concluded country conditions no longer meet statutory criteria, removing TPS-based work authorization and deportation protection while exposing recipients to potential removal and to pursuit of asylum or other relief amid likely litigation.
January 14, 2026
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Russia condemns US threats to strike Iran and warns such action would have disastrous consequences for regional and global security.
Russia condemns reported US threats to strike Iran as categorically unacceptable and warns such strikes would have disastrous consequences for regional and global security; it criticises raised trade tariffs as economic blackmail, attributes Iranian protests to social and economic problems from Western sanctions, accuses external actors of exploiting unrest to destabilise Iran, and advises Russian citizens in Iran to avoid crowded places.
January 14, 2026
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US-Iran tensions: talks suspended, threat of military options, and 25% tariffs on parties trading with Iran.
The executive announced a suspension of diplomatic engagement with Iranian officials pending an end to lethal repression, declared an immediate 25% tariff on parties trading with Iran, and tasked senior national security officials to prepare options ranging from diplomacy and stepped sanctions to calibrated military options, with reported protester deaths and mass detentions cited as predicates for escalation while noting counter threats that affect proportionality and targeting considerations.
January 14, 2026
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India-US ties: ministers discussed trade, critical minerals, nuclear cooperation and defence, agreeing to stay in touch.
Senior India and US officials held a telephone conversation agreeing to remain in contact to advance cooperation on trade, critical minerals, nuclear energy, defence and energy, set against ongoing bilateral trade negotiations and recent US tariff measures that have strained commercial ties; Indian sources judged a new tariff on trade with Iran to have minimal impact due to low trade volumes.
January 13, 2026
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Iran allows outbound mobile calls while internet and SMS remain blocked amid deadly protests and rising casualty reports.
Iran permitted outbound mobile phone calls but continued to block SMS and internet access to foreign sites, with only limited government approved local connections; activists reported a sharply rising death toll while state media acknowledged numerous martyrs. In response, multiple governments summoned Iranian ambassadors, publicly condemned the use of force and internet shutdowns, and the EU and the UK announced or prepared targeted sanctions and other measures against individuals and sectors implicated in the repression.
January 13, 2026
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US tariff threat on Iran-linked trade likely minimal for India due to negligible trade ties and limited exposure.
A newly announced tariff on Iran-linked trade, described as 25 per cent on any country doing business with Iran, is assessed to pose minimal direct risk to India because bilateral trade with Iran is small (about USD 1.6 billion, ~0.15% of India's total trade) and focused on food and pharmaceuticals; India stopped importing Iranian oil in May 2019. Implementation remained uncertain without formal notification, and India maintains a 10 year Chabahar port terminal agreement with a six month US sanctions exemption beginning October 2024.
January 13, 2026
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Venezuelan families register alleged political prisoners as partial releases prompt guarded hope amid rights crackdown.
Advocates report a surge in families registering relatives as political prisoners following government announcements of releases; Foro Penal has confirmed about 100 new politically motivated cases among roughly 300 recent reports and noted 56 confirmed releases while the government reported 116 unidentified releases. Reports allege incommunicado detention, isolation, restricted lawyer and family access, and use of vague or terrorism-related charges. A broader context of post-election crackdowns and a law enabling criminalisation of human rights groups is said to have deterred earlier reporting but recent releases have spurred renewed registrations.
January 13, 2026
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Airspace curbs at Delhi airport bar non-scheduled flights during set hours on Jan 26 and Jan 29.
Airspace restrictions at Indira Gandhi International Airport prohibit non-scheduled flights from taking off or landing on January 26 between 8:30 am-1:00 pm and 3:00 pm-6:00 pm, and on January 29 between 3:00 pm-7:00 pm during the Beating the Retreat ceremony.
January 13, 2026
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International Kite and Sweet Festival promotes local kite manufacturing to boost employment and tourism revenues.
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January 13, 2026
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Prior-sanction requirement in anti-graft law referred for determination; agency contends political appointments fell outside official duties.
A split judicial decision on the constitutional validity of Section 17A-mandating prior sanction before probing government servants-was referred to the Chief Justice for resolution. The investigative agency maintains that certain ministerial appointment decisions did not constitute official duties and has opposed challenges to its FIR while issuing further summonses. Allegations of mass deletions from draft electoral rolls raise procedural fairness concerns, and reported visa revocations and proposed trade tariffs illustrate administrative enforcement tools with cross-border legal effects.
January 13, 2026
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MSME sector: central subsidies of 35% for SC/ST and 25% for others to boost jobs and entrepreneurship.
Central scheme provisions under the Prime Minister Vishwakarma Yojana and related employment-linked programmes set differential capital-support and credit-extension measures for MSMEs, reporting subsidies to about 10.5 lakh units ( Rs 29,000 crore) and loans of Rs 30 lakh crore; subsidy rates are 35% for SC/ST beneficiaries and 25% for general-category beneficiaries. Implementation and outreach include Udyam portal registration (over 7.5 crore entrepreneurs), toolkit distribution (over 1.13 lakh in Rajasthan with another one lakh planned), and administrative directives to accelerate rollout and expand credit access through centre-state coordination.
January 13, 2026
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Fertiliser freight train to Anantnag creates direct rail supply, cutting road dependence and speeding availability for farmers.
A dedicated fertiliser freight train arrival at Anantnag establishes a direct rail delivery of approximately 1,339 tons of PDM fertiliser, reducing road dependence, lowering transportation costs, and ensuring timely availability of soil nutrients during the sowing season; the Jammu Division's commercial and operational measures aim to reconfigure fertiliser logistics and integrate the valley's supply chain with national freight networks.
January 13, 2026
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BJP alleges TMC became 'mafia system' replacing democracy with mobocracy by obstructing voter review and protecting criminals.
The BJP alleges the Trinamool Congress has institutionalised a mafia system replacing democracy with mobocracy by disrupting enforcement raids, obstructing the Special Intensive Review of electoral rolls, mobilising workers to block roads and intimidate officials, and protecting criminal actors. The BJP links these actions to a strategy to obstruct the SIR for partisan advantage and cites the suicide of a block level official-attributed to financial harassment by a local party leader-as an example of the severe consequences of this alleged conduct.
January 13, 2026
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Land-for-jobs scam: CBI says ministerial role excluded from official duties, so prior sanction not required for prosecution.
CBI asserts that appointment decisions in the West Central Zone were not part of the railway minister's official duties and therefore did not require prior sanction under Section 17A to proceed against the minister, while sanction for the concerned general managers was obtained; the agency alleges those appointments were exchanged for land transfers, involved benami transactions, and constituted criminal misconduct and conspiracy.
January 13, 2026
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Summer paddy cultivation faces proposed ban in Terai to conserve groundwater, affecting thousands of farmers.
Proposed administrative restriction would ban summer or off-season paddy cultivation in the Terai between February 1 and April 30, with no permissions to be granted and possible extension across the Terai; the measure aims to conserve groundwater, would affect about 15,000 farmers, and remains unconfirmed by a formal order, creating uncertainty for cultivators.
January 13, 2026
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US visa revocations surged in 2025 under continuous vetting, targeting alleged criminality and tightening H 1B/H 4 screening.
The State Department revoked over 100,000 visas in 2025-including about 8,000 student and 2,500 specialised-worker visas-under an expanded enforcement policy using a new Continuous Vetting program to review roughly 55 million foreign nationals for criminal activity and other threats to public safety or national security. The initiative also introduced enhanced pre-issuance screening for H-1B and H-4 applicants, including social media checks, and emphasised that visas are a privilege subject to withdrawal when vetting identifies inadmissibility.
January 13, 2026
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India's exports to Iran face uncertainty whether humanitarian food and pharma shipments will trigger a proposed 25% tariff.
Proposed extra-territorial trade restriction would impose a 25 per cent tariff on countries doing business with Iran, creating uncertainty whether consignments characterized as humanitarian trade-notably food and pharmaceuticals exported from India-would be covered; the announcement currently lacks a formal Executive Order or implementing notification defining its scope, exemptions, or operational treatment.
January 13, 2026
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Air France flight diverted to Turkmenistan after engine issue; passengers delayed and a replacement flight arranged.
Flight AF191A from Bengaluru to Paris diverted to Ashgabat due to a technical incident with one engine; the crew followed company and manufacturer procedures. Disembarkation was delayed by Turkmenistan entry requirements, passengers were assisted by airport staff and provided hotel accommodation, and Air France dispatched a special flight (AF386V) to continue to Paris.
January 13, 2026
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Iran protests: activists report at least 2,000 dead amid communications blackout, mass detentions, and heavy security operations.
Reported nationwide unrest in Iran left at least 2,000 dead, with activists attributing most fatalities to protesters and reporting over 10,700 detentions. Heavy security deployments, burnings of state property and searches for satellite terminals were described. An effective Internet Shutdown and restrictions on external communications impeded independent verification. Uniformed and plainclothes forces, including volunteer paramilitary units, were reported to employ firearms and crowd-control weapons, while government statements warned against foreign intervention and private diplomatic communications with the United States continued.

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SBI Life launches 'SBI Life- Smart Platina Advantage', a life insurance guaranteed savings plan for long-term financial confidence

January 14, 2026

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– 'SBI Life- Smart Platina Advantage' is designed to seamlessly support financial needs across life stages with assured, long-term savings and protection MUMBAI, India, Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In today's fast-changing world—where aspirations grow alongside responsibilities—financial security is no longer just about finances, but about certainty, peace of mind, and the ability to protect loved ones through every phase of life. Recognising this need, SBI Life Insurance, one of India's most trusted private life insurers, launched 'SBI Life – Smart Platina Advantage', an individual, non-linked, non-participating life insurance savings product that offers long-term guaranteed benefits along with life insurance protection throughout the policy term. Designed to help individuals plan confidently for life's milestones—be it children's education, retirement planning, corpus creation, building second income etc., —SBI Life – Smart Platina Advantage enables individuals to build a disciplined financial corpus with assured guaranteed additions every policy year. The product combines predictability with flexibility, ensuring one to secure defined maturity outcomes while paying premiums for a limited duration. Key features of SBI Life – Smart Platina Advantage are: • Long-term Guaranteed Benefits with life insurance cover • Pay premiums for a Limited Period while enjoying life cover for entire Policy Term • Tax benefits, as per applicable provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961 • Option to receive maturity proceeds in instalments, offering post maturity liquidity and financial flexibility For more details on SBI Life – Smart Platina Advantage, please visit: https://www.sbilife.co.in/en/individual-life-insurance/traditional/smart-platina-advantage Crafted as a long-term guaranteed savings solution, SBI Life- Smart Platina Advantage is well-suited for individuals seeking stability amid market volatility, while ensuring financial preparedness at every stage of life. By combining guaranteed savings with life insurance protection, the product supports individuals to stay committed to their long-term goals in a disciplined and reliable manner. Commenting on the launch, Mr. M. Anand, President & Chief Distribution Officer, SBI Life Insurance, said, "In order to embrace the current uncertain times, consumers are increasingly seeking solutions that offer certainty, discipline and dependable outcomes. SBI Life – Smart Platina Advantage has been designed to address this need by combining life protection with guaranteed benefits that customers can rely on, irrespective of market fluctuations. As financial planning horizons expand, we aim to enable individuals to give their dreams a start with secure long-term guaranteed benefits. The insurance solution empowers individuals to future proof their promises with guaranteed benefits while paying premiums for limited period. It reflects SBI Life's continued commitment to building financial resilience in individuals and households across the country, through transparent, certainty-led insurance solutions." SBI Life – Smart Platina Advantage is ideal for individuals seeking a structured savings approach that supports long-term financial responsibilities while ensuring protection for themselves and their loved ones. With features such as settlement options and optional riders, the plan offers flexibility to address evolving financial requirements while delivering guaranteed long-term value. With this launch, SBI Life continues to strengthen its promise of 'Apne liye, Apno Ke Liye', reaffirming its role as a trusted partner in helping customers unlock peace of mind, build guaranteed savings, and secure lifelong protection for themselves and their families. About SBI Life Insurance SBI Life Insurance ('SBI Life' / 'The Company'), one of the most trusted life insurance companies in India, was incorporated in October 2000 and is registered with the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) in March 2001. Serving millions of families across India, SBI Life's diverse range of products caters to individuals as well as group customers through Protection, Pension, Savings and Health solutions. Driven by 'Customer-First' approach, SBI Life places great emphasis on maintaining world-class operating efficiency and providing hassle-free claim settlement experience to its customers by following high ethical standards of service. Additionally, SBI Life is committed to enhance digital experiences for its customers, distributors and employees alike. SBI Life strives to make insurance accessible to all, with its extensive presence across the country through its 1,154 offices, 28,534 employees, a large and productive network of about 268,792 agents, 73 corporate agents and 9 bancassurance partners with more than 40,000 partner branches, 149 brokers and other insurance marketing firms. In addition to doing what's right for the customers, the company is also committed to provide a healthy and flexible work environment for its employees to excel personally and professionally. SBI Life strongly encourages a culture of giving back to the society and has made substantial contribution in the areas of child education, healthcare, disaster relief and environmental upgrade. In 2024-25, the Company touched over 53,000 direct beneficiaries through various CSR interventions. Listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange ('BSE') and the National Stock Exchange ('NSE'), the company has an authorized capital of Rs. 20.0 billion and a paid-up capital of Rs. 10.0 billion. The AuM is Rs. 4,814.6 billion. For more information, please visit our website- www.sbilife.co.in and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn. (Numbers & data mentioned above are for the period ended September 30, 2025) Photo: Embedded Media Logo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2672544/5717294/SBI_Life_25_Years_Logo.jpg' alt='Embedded Media' /> (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with PRNewswire and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.). PTI

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