Breaking News Live Updates: Complete mess, impossible to pay, Trump warns ahead of legal ruling on his tariffs
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President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States would be "screwed" if the Supreme Court rules that some of his tariffs are illegal. Sharing a post on Truth Social, said hundreds of billions of dollars would have to be paid back to US companies if the top court rules against his flagship economic policy.
"And that doesn't include the amount of 'payback' that Countries and Companies would require for the investments they are making... for the purpose of being able to avoid the payment of Tariffs," he said. "When these Investments are added, we are talking about Trillions of Dollars!" he said. "It would be a complete mess, and almost impossible for our Country to pay."
Tight security deployed ahead of Maghi Mela in Sri Muktsar Sahib
Tight security arrangements are in place for the Maghi Mela in Sri Muktsar Sahib. Special DGP Law and Order Arpit Shukla reviewed the security arrangements in Sri Muktsar Sahib ahead of the Maghi Mela. 6,000 police personnel deployed to ensure comprehensive security. The city has been divided into seven sectors, and aerial surveillance will be conducted using drones. Citizens have also been urged to immediately report any suspicious activity or important information to the police helpline number: PRO
'Fighting against each other is normal’: Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar on local body elections
On local body elections in Maharashtra, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar says, "Since I've been in politics, in all the elections we've fought since 1999, we had an alliance with the Congress. We were working together in the Lok Sabha, in Parliament, and fighting elections together. We were fighting on our respective symbols. The same thing happened in the Assembly elections. But in local body elections, to support and empower our respective party workers, we always fought against each other. The same thing happened with the BJP and Shiv Sena. In the last 2017 elections in Mumbai and Thane; they were fighting against each other. So, there's no need to think that something very different is happening here..."
'Leave Iran now': US virtual embassy issues urgent advisory
"Protests across Iran are escalating and may turn violent, resulting in arrests and injuries. Increased security measures, road closures, public transportation disruptions, and internet blockages are ongoing. The Government of Iran has restricted access to mobile, landline, and national internet networks. Airlines continue to limit or cancel flights to and from Iran, with several suspending service until Friday, January 16. U.S. citizens should expect continued internet outages, plan alternative means of communication, and, if safe to do so, consider departing Iran by land to Armenia or Türkiye, " the advisory reads.
'Coordinated action to prevent potential outbreak of Nipah virus': Union Minister JP Nadda
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, JP Nadda asserted that the government has initiated coordinated action to prevent potential outbreak of Nipah virus, amid two suspected cases in West Bengal.
China Communist Party delegation visits BJP headquarters in Delhi
A delegation from the Communist Party of China visited the BJP head office in Delhi on Monday. The Chinese delegation was led by Sun Haiyan, Vice Minister International Department of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC).