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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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Topic: United States

Setback for NIA in ‘separatist’ Aasiya Andrabi case: Why Delhi court rejected plea to submit ‘new’ evidence

The NIA approached the court on 2 August, days before the judgment in the seven-year-old case, seeking to submit additional evidence against Aasiya Andrabi & her 2 aides.

34-year-old Haryana man Shammy Verma arrested in California on charges of rape, sodomy

Santa Rosa police say Verma had a pattern of developing relationships with women and then sexually assaulting them, suspect there may be more victims.

India Post suspends services to US amid uncertainty over new duty rules

Letters/documents, gift items worth up to $100 are exempted from suspension, taking effect from 25 August. Trump administration has withdrawn its duty-free exemption on low-value imports.

US issues sanctions on 13 networks, 8 vessels for dealing in Iran oil

The measures cover Greek national Antonios Margaritis and his network of companies and vessels that Treasury said was involved in transporting Iranian oil exports in violation of sanctions.

Uganda says it has agreed with US to take people who may not qualify for asylum

According to a Ugandan official, this is a temporary arrangement with conditions including that individuals with criminal records & unaccompanied minors will not be accepted.

Iran holds military drills after big losses in war with Israel

Navy units of Iran's regular armed forces fired missiles and drones at open water targets in the Indian Ocean under the 'Sustainable Power 1404' drill.

18 August 2025: Zelenskyy heads to Washington as Trump presses for Russia deal & other news of the day

ThePrint’s round-up of the major news events from around the world.

SubscriberWrites: How the Indo—Pakistan conflict exposes America’s green imperialism

US climate rhetoric often fades when national security is at stake—India–Pakistan tensions expose the hypocrisy behind Washington’s selective environmentalism.

Putin suggests Russia and U.S. could make a deal on nuclear arms control

"Kyiv had so far secured $1.5 billion from its European allies to purchase U.S. weapons", says Zelenskyy

US promoting terrorism & dictatorship in the world—RSS mouthpiece days after Trump’s 50% tariff bomb

In an editorial, Organiser derides ‘concerted attempt’ by ‘neo-colonisers’ and their ‘domestic agents with vested interests’ to suppress India’s cultural resurgence  

On Camera

Bangladeshi Hindus have nowhere to go in the election. Choice is between fear and fear

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has given ticket to a Hindu candidate for the first time and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party has fielded two Hindus. Activists say they are simply paying lip service.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Army chief lambasts Chinese infra push in Shaksgam Valley. ‘We consider it illegal action’

Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.