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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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Topic: United States

First ‘Pannun plot’ indictment filed by US only mentioned Nikhil Gupta, not ‘Indian govt employee’

The initial indictment is part of a habeas corpus petition filed in the Supreme Court by Nikhil Gupta’s family Friday. He is currently under arrest in Czech Republic.

US vetoes UN Security Council demand for ceasefire as Gaza fighting intensifies

The vote left US diplomatically isolated on the 15-member council. 13 members voted in favor of draft resolution put forward by the United Arab Emirates, while Britain abstained.

‘There’s gap between Israel’s intent to protect civilians and casualties,’ says Antony Blinken

Arab states have renewed their push for immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, with UAE asking the UN Security Council to vote on Friday morning on a draft resolution.

US indicts Indian in ‘plot to kill’ Gurpatwant Singh Pannun — ‘on directions of Indian govt employee’

According to US Justice Dept statement, ‘Indian govt employee… referenced previously serving in India’s Central Reserve Police Force’ and receiving ‘officer training’ in ‘weapons’.

US invests in Adani-led Sri Lanka port project in bid for influence over Indian Ocean

US International Development Finance Corporation announces  $553 millionto help develop deep water container terminal in Port of Colombo. 'One-of-its-kind' project, says expert.

As Hamas-Israel war enters its 2nd month, Middle East emerges as new arena for US-Russia competition

Foreign policy experts say US and Russia are vying for influence and leverage in the region and employing various tactics — from human rights criticism to efforts to normalise ties.

From malaria research to clean water — how Subra Suresh & Ashok Gadgil won top US science award

Suresh was awarded National Medal of Science, and Gadgil the National Medal of Technology & Innovation for 'advancing scientific research that helped communities worldwide'.

US cracks down on healthcare product makers following cough syrup deaths overseas

Cough syrups made in India & Indonesia have been linked to deaths of over 300 children globally. Medicines were found to contain high levels of DEG, EG, leading to death.

Russia convicts man of treason, gives sentence for 12 1/2 yrs for sending missile parts to US

Sergei Kabanov had smuggled parts used in Russian air defence missile systems and in radar-based weapons systems, said the Federal Security Service.

From a ‘4th-rate power’ to ‘critical partner’: How US-Vietnam relations have evolved since war

US President Biden's visit to Vietnam this week saw the 2 countries elevate their ties to 'Comprehensive Strategic Partnership', 50 years after last American troops left Saigon.

On Camera

India’s nuclear-power goal needs more than capital

New Delhi has finally accepted that the base load power demand of the future will need supplementing, and nuclear plants are one way to go about it.

Coastal states Maharashtra, TN, Gujarat top India’s exports index, landlocked UP a surprise performer

Releasing Export Preparedness Index report, NITI Aayog CEO says Centre has ‘ticked a lot of boxes’, & responsibility of driving the next phase of export growth now rests with states.

Rafale deal to be inked in 2026, final assembly line in Nagpur, Indian firms to be roped in

The proposed project costing about Rs 3.25 lakh crore will entail procurement of 18 aircraft in fly away condition & the rest made in India with up to 60% indigenous content.

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.