Delhi Prepares for PM Modi's Events as SC Urges Action on Farmers' Demands
Traffic advisories are issued in Delhi for January 3 while the Supreme Court presses the government to address farmers' grievances over MSP.
- Delhi Police has announced traffic restrictions from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on January 3 due to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled events in the city.
- The Supreme Court criticized the central government for its lack of engagement with protesting farmers, urging dialogue and consideration of their demands for a legal guarantee on Minimum Support Price (MSP).
- Extreme weather conditions are reported across India, with Jammu and Kashmir experiencing temperatures as low as -16.58°C, while other regions like Mumbai and Chennai report warmer starts.
- A foreign hiker was detained at Delhi airport for carrying a banned GPS device, raising questions about restrictions on such equipment in India.
- In international news, U.S. President Joe Biden confirmed the recovery of IEDs linked to a New Orleans attacker with ties to ISIS, emphasizing ongoing global security concerns.