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January 14, 2026

1. Iran protests: Death toll nears 2,000, officials blame ‘terrorists’

   Iran said on Monday that it has maintained contact with the United States, while President Donald Trump considers a response to the ongoing violent protests in Iran. The protests, which began two weeks ago due to economic discontent, have become the most serious challenge since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

   http://thesaveratimes.com/iran-protests-death-toll-nears-2000-officials-blame-terrorists/

2. US imposes 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran

   US President Donald Trump has taken a major economic step against Iran, announcing that any country trading with Iran will be subject to a 25 percent tariff on trade in the US. Trump stated in a social media post that this decision will take effect immediately. This move is seen as a way to increase pressure on Iran and its trading partners.

   https://thesaveratimes.com/us-imposes-tariff-countries-trading-iran/

3. Coal smuggling case: ED summons several businessmen in connection with scam

   The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has become more active in the investigation of the coal smuggling case. According to sources, several businessmen have been summoned again to the ED office for questioning as part of the investigation.

   https://thesaveratimes.com/coal-smuggling-case-ed-summons-scam/

4. India launches website, theme and logo for BRICS Presidency 2026

    External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday launched the website, theme, and logo for BRICS 2026, scheduled to take place under India’s chairship.

   Union Ministers of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita and Kirti Vardhan Singh were present on the occasion.

   https://thesaveratimes.com/india-website-theme-logo-brics-presidency/

5. Centre Acts on 10-Minute Delivery Branding, Raghav Chadha Welcomes Move

   Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha on Tuesday welcomed what he described as a decisive intervention by the Central Government to enforce the removal of “10-minute delivery” branding from quick-commerce platforms, calling it a crucial step towards protecting the safety and dignity of delivery riders.

   https://thesaveratimes.com/centre-acts-minute-delivery-branding-raghav-chadha-welcomes-move/

6. India’s Chabahar port project again facing choppy waters amidst US warning

    While US President Donald Trump’s recent warning that any country trading with Iran could face an additional 25 per cent tariff has direct implications for India, any choppy waters ahead may affect future operations at the Chabahar port as well.

   India is among Iran’s top business partners, as are China, Turkey, the UAE, Pakistan, and Armenia

   https://thesaveratimes.com/indias-chabahar-port-project-facing-choppy-waters-us-warning/

7. Indian Army Warns Pakistan Over Drone Activity in J&K Talks

   The Indian Army has issued a firm warning to Pakistan over recent drone activities detected along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir. The warning was delivered during high-level Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) talks between the two countries, where India raised concerns that such unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) movements are unacceptable and threaten regional stability.

   https://thesaveratimes.com/indian-army-warns-pakistan-drones/