Overview
- A Sambhal trial court on January 9 ordered FIRs against 12 officers, including former CO Anuj Chaudhary and ex‑station in‑charge Anuj Tomar, over the November 24, 2024 violence, with the directive publicized on January 14.
- Following Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya’s push on rider safety, Blinkit removed its “10‑minute delivery” claim and industry peers have indicated they will revise time‑promise marketing.
- Reporting in U.S. outlets says the administration is weighing Iran strike options and envoy Steve Witkoff met Reza Pahlavi, while an official Farsi‑language account demanded the release of eight political prisoners.
- Greater Noida police said they arrested a murder suspect within roughly 30 hours after an encounter in which the man was shot in the leg and recovered the victim’s phone and a firearm.
- Ladakh authorities suspended the Chadar trek after Zanskar River ice began thawing, with conditions to be reviewed after January 20.