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January 15, 2026

1. Iran Protests Turn Deadly: Over 2,500 Killed, Regional Strike Threat Issued, India Advises Evacuation

   Amidst the ongoing widespread protests in Iran, news emerged of the execution of an anti-government protester on Wednesday, believed to be the first alleged execution since the demonstrations began. According to Iran International, 26-year-old Erfan Soltani, who was arrested during protests in the Ferdiyas area of ​​western Tehran on January 8, has been sentenced to death.

   https://thesaveratimes.com/iran-protests-turn-deadly-over-killed-regional-strike-threat-issued-india-advises-evacuation/

2. Trump Issues Fresh Warning on Greenland Over Denmark Support

   US President Donald Trump issued a new warning regarding Greenland on Wednesday, targeting the North Atlantic island’s Prime Minister, Jens-Fredrik Nielsen. Trump said, “That’s his problem. I don’t agree with him. I don’t know who he is, I don’t know anything about him, but it will be a big problem for him.”

   https://thesaveratimes.com/big-problem-trumps-warning-after-greenland-chooses-denmark/

3. Virat Kohli Reclaims No.1 Spot in Latest ICC Men’s Rankings After ODI Win Over New Zealand

    India batter Virat Kohli regained the No. 1 position, dethroning his teammate Rohit Sharma, who slipped to the No. 3 spot in the latest men’s rankings, following India’s four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first ODI.

   https://thesaveratimes.com/virat-kohli-spot-latest-icc-mens-rankings-odi-win-new-zealand/

4. Asaduddin Owaisi appeals to EAM Jaishankar for evacuation of Indian students in Tehran

    AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday urged External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to urgently intervene for the evacuation of an Indian student stranded in Tehran, Iran.
   https://thesaveratimes.com/asaduddin-owaisi-eam-jaishankar-indian-students-tehran/

5. Cash Burnt Case: Justice Varma files response before parliamentary panel, denies any role

   Justice Yashwant Varma has submitted his response before the parliamentary committee probing the alleged recovery of unaccounted cash from his official residence, categorically denying any involvement in the incident.
   https://thesaveratimes.com/cash-burnt-case-justice-varma-parliamentary-panel/

6. End of 10-Minute Delivery Pressure Brings Relief to Gig Workers: AAP MP Raghav Chadha

   AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Wednesday welcomed the easing of the 10-minute delivery pressure on delivery riders, calling it a significant victory for millions of gig workers across the country.

   End of 10-Minute Delivery Pressure Brings Relief to Gig Workers: AAP MP Raghav Chadha

7. Red Fort Blast Case: NIA Custody of Five Accused Extended Until January 16

    A Delhi court on Wednesday (January 14, 2026) extended the NIA custody of five accused in the Red Fort blast case until January 16. The accused include three doctors and a cleric

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