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12:05 PM

Four people arrested by Police in a fake passport case involving gangster Ayub Khan in Hyderabad (ANI)

11:15 PM

Gambian president Yahya Jammeh declares state of emergency (AFP)

10:20 PM

Nigerian state official: Military jet mistakenly bombs refugee camp, kills more than 100 (AP)

10:15 PM

Police seize 160 kgs gold in in Mohali, three arrested (ANI)

10:00 PM

Congress candidate from Bathinda (Urban) Manpreet Singh Badal's wife Veenu Badal injured after being hit by a drunk driver in Bathinda (ANI)

9:55 PM

Alliance will surely take place between Congress and Samajwadi party in UP, no discussion on seat sharing yet: Ghulam Nabi Azad,Congress (ANI)

9:50 PM

West Bengal, South 24 Parganas Power Grid set up issue: Total two dead in firing by police (ANI)

9:40 PM

CM & Ministers will contribute Rs25,000 per yr,MLAs,MLCs&MPs will contribute Rs10,000 each per yr towards the Army Welfare Fund: Telangana CM (ANI)

9:38 PM

Bihar police claims to have unearthed a suspected #ISI link to target the railways with arrest of 3 persons in East Champaran district (PTI)

9:30 PM

For 1st time in country, we are creating a Fund for the Army Welfare. Every year, we will collect Rs 80 Core towards this Fund: Telangana CM (ANI)

9:28 PM

We have done justice to India by offering the Trincomalee Harbour: Sri Lanka's Min for Regional Development Sarath Fonseka (ANI)

9:15 PM

Himmatnagar: Hardik Patel addressed a rally for first time after Gujarat HC ordered him to stay out of Gujarat for 6 months from Jul 17,2016 (ANI)

9:08 PM

Security Clearance for this co has been withheld by Finance Ministry & no fresh orders have been placed with the said company since 2014, says MIF (ANI)

9:05 PM

Further as per decision taken in 2013,company was permitted to supply a security feature for bank notes till December 2015: Finance Ministry (ANI)

9:03 PM

The said company had been supplying bank note paper till 2010: Ministry of Finance

9:00 PM

There are reports that Govt has compromised national interest by collaborating with a tainted UK based Note Printing Co.: Finance Ministry (ANI)

8:55PM 

We will have to look into the interests of the fishermen, both sides will have to abide by rules: Sri Lanka's ex-army chief Sarath Fonseka (ANI)

8:50 PM

Both respect each other,recognise sentiments&security issues.Compared with how it was previously, present Govt making good relationship: Fonseka (ANI)

8:45 PM

Current relationship between India and Sri Lanka very good, excellent understanding:Sri Lanka's Min for Regional Development Sarath Fonseka (ANI)

8:40 PM

Indore police arrested main accused of Punjab's Nabha jail break case Kulpreet Singh alias Neeta from Indore

8:30 PM

Hyderabad: Rohith Vemula's mother and other protesters detained by police during a protest on first death anniversary of Rohith Vemula

8:15 PM

Arrested persons were given more targets, probe underway to find their links with Kanpur train accident: SP Jitendra Rana (ANI)

8:00 PM

Motihari (Bihar): Police arrested 3 persons in connection with IED recovered on Ghorasahan railway track on Oct 1 2016: SP Jitendra Rana (ANI)

7:45 PM

Cannot have peace without cooperating together to fight extremism. One country cannot forever stop us from getting peace : Hamid Karzai (ANI)

7:30 PM

Totally approve & aligned with PM Modi's remarks on vision that India offers in changing world: Former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai (ANI)

7:15 PM

Congress party to gherao Reserve Bank of India's 25 offices across country tomorrow over DeMonetisation

7:00 PM

Lucknow: Meeting underway at 5 Kalidas Marg. Akhilesh Yadav, Ramgopal Yadav, Naresh Agarwal & Kiranmoy Nanda present (ANI)

6:48 PM

Discussed most of the seats today, will discuss about all seats by tomorrow. CEC will be on January 19 possibly: Keshav Prasad Maurya, BJP (ANI)

6:44 PM

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis speaks to Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray about possibility of alliance for the upcoming BMC election:ANI

6:40 PM

In the management of our relationship and for peace and progress, we need to show sensitivity and respect for our core concerns: PM Modi

6:39 PM

It's not unnatural for two large (India and China) neighbouring powers to have sm differences: PM @raisinadialogue

6:38 PM

My vision for our neighbourhood led me to invite leaders of #SAARC neighbours including Pak for my swearing in: PM Modi @raisinadialogue

6:37 PM

Pakistan must walk away from terror if it wants to walk towards dialogue with India : PM Modi @raisinadialogue

6:36 PM

I had also travelled to Lahore but India alone cannot walk the path of peace: PM Modi @raisinadialogue

6:35 PM

A thriving well integrated neighbourhood is my dream: PM Modi @raisinadialogue

6:34 PM

Our economic & political rise is factor for peace, stability & growth in region and in world: PM @raisinadialogue

6:32 PM

Security of our citizens is of paramount importance.Self interest alone is not in our culture: PM @raisinadialogue

6:29 PM

The multi-polarity of the world, &an increasingly multi-polar Asia, is dominant fact today:#PMModi @raisinadialogue

6:28 PM

Tata Motors appoints Tata group chief designate N Chandrasekaran as Chairman: PTI

6:26 PM

We need to guard against any inclination that promotes exclusion, specially in Asia: #PMModi @raisinadialogue

6:25 PM

Non state actors are significant contributors to the spread of challenges we face: #PMModi @raisinadialogue 

6:24 PM

Ukraine files case at #UN's top court accusing #Russia of sponsoring 'terrorism': AFP

6:17 PM

Hyderabad: CID(Cyber Crime Wing) arrested a US citizen for downloading&uploading child pornography in form of videos & images yesterday:ANI

6:16 PM

Its a great privilege to speak to you at the inauguration of second edition of the @raisinadialogue: #PMModi in Delhi

6:15 PM

PMModi speaking at the inauguration of the second #RaisinaDialogue, in Delhi

5:58 PM

Even before EC announced order, I had said I am not on any side,I'm in London. Also,I am expelled & I accept it: #AmarSingh (ANI)

5:50 PM

Britain will exit European Union's single market: Theresa May (AFP)

5:47 PM

British government will place final Brexit deal before parliament for its approval: PM Theresa May (PTI)

5:46 PM

It remains overwhelmingly and compellingly in Britain's national interest that EU should succeed: PM Theresa May during speech on Brexit (PTI)

5:45 PM

PM Theresa May says she wants the UK to be fairer, more secure, united and outward looking as a result of Brexit (PTI)

5:40 PM

Mulayam Singh does not consider me as villain: Amar Singh (ANI)

5:39 PM

British government will place final #Brexit deal before parliament for its approval: PM #TheresaMay.

5:38 PM

In order to protect themselves, girls shouldn't wear short clothes, says Syed Md Nurur R Barkati,Shahi Imam Tipu Sultan Masjid of Kolkata (ANI)

5:35 PM

Panaji: Congress workers accused Digvijaya Singh of backing anti-Congress forces & taking money for seat sharing arrangements of Goa forward (ANI)

5:32 PM

Govt to get Rs 3,000 cr after anchor investor portion of CPSE ETF over subscribed (PTI)

5:30 PM

We will talk, allianace will happen, says Ramgopal Yadav on Congress-SP alliance (ANI)

5: 15 PM

Customs department seize 1200 gms gold from a passenger at the Delhi airport (ANI)

5:00 PM

JBT scam: OP Chautala asked for 6 month parole on medical grounds. Next hearing on January 23 (ANI)

4:55 PM

J&K: Intruder near Nagrota Garrison apprehended by Army, Investigation underway to identify & ascertain the antecedents of the individual (ANI)

4:50 PM

JBT scam: Delhi HC asks Tihar Jail authorities for status report on health of former Haryana CM OP Chautala (ANI)

4:44 PM

Former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh's daughter Gurkanwal Kaur who joined BJP three days back, has now rejoined Congress (ANI)

4:30 PM

Rose Valley scam: Main accused Gautam Kundu admitted to SSKM hospital with complain of chest pain and high blood pressure (ANI)

4:25 PM

Caveat stated that if aggrieved party,Mulayam&Shivpal,come to SC for any plea,without hearing our side,SC shouldn't pass any ex parte order (ANI)

4:20 PM

Caveat filed in SC by Ramgopal Yadav:Caveat states that without hearing the Akhilesh Yadav group, the Court should not pass any order (ANI)

4:17 PM

This is a case of corrupt practices, and a clear violation of MCC. Their symbol (Congress) must be seized: Union Minister MA Naqvi (ANI)

4:15PM

Hyderabad: Cyberabad Police registered case against a journalist for trespassing into University of Hyderabad Campus: DCP P Vishwa Prasad (ANI)

4:10 PM

The Election Commission has said that they have taken it very seriously and that they'll take necessary steps: Union Min Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi (ANI)

4:05PM

Nobody can save Samajwadi Party. It is a natural alliance of people who are rejected and dejected: Venkaiah Naidu on SP-Congress alliance (ANI)

4:02 PM

RJD strongman Shahabuddin booked for taking selfie inside Siwan prison (PTI)

4:00 PM

Sense of great achievement that children from J&K are coming into the mainstream and are showcasing their talent: Venkaiah Naidu,I&B Min (ANI)

3:58 PM

Shows irony of ultra liberals who vehemently came out together to speak against flimsy premise of  growing intolerance:Venkaiah on Zaira Wasim issue (ANI)

3:55PM

Mohammad Azharuddin files plea in High Court of Hyderabad against rejection of his nomination for President of Hyderabad Cricket Association-ANI

3:49PM

Sensex down by 52.51 points, currently at 27,235.66. Nifty at 8,398.00-ANI

3:20PM

Fire broke out in slums near Kherwadi in Bandra East (Mumbai) due to a short circuit. 2 fire engines rushed to the spot.-ANI

3:18PM

Delhi HC asks Delhi Govt, police to inform what actions have been taken against pubs & bars serving liquor without license in Hauz Khas Village. Hearing in Delhi High Court on the matter deferred for Feb 14.-ANI

3:13PM

Judge tells Indrani Mukerjea: No need to take permission from the trial court. -ANI

3:12PM

Sheena Bora murder case: Indrani Mukerjea informs Court she wants divorce from husband Peter Mukerjea, seeks permission to file case.-ANI

3:02PM

Sumit Nagal has been dropped from India's Davis cup team for the upcoming New Zealand tie due to serious breach of discipline: AITA Sources-ANI

3:00PM

We have asked for Guv's intervention; State failed in handling stampede and why has the state not declared any compensation till now: Sinha-ANI

2:58PM

We met WB governor regarding Gangasagar incident; state government is trying to cover up the stampede incident: Rahul Sinha, BJP-ANI

2:50PM

Lodged FIR against teachers, they took advantage of her mental condition: Mother of 12-year-old girl allegedly gangraped in Bihar's Jehanabad-ANI

2:42 PM

Supreme Court reserves it's order on transfer of Mohammad Shahabuddin's cases from Siwan to Delhi- ANI

2:36 PM

Things were rushed; got reports by cadres that their opinions were ignored-Deepa Jayakumar on change of leadership after Jayalalithaa's death

2:29 PM

Delhi: BJP workers protest against Delhi Govt outside Vidhan Sabha; police use water cannons to disperse protesters- ANI

2:26 PM

Fine of Rs 500 to be levied per person on open-defecation; if not complied then whole family to be fined at Rs 500/member-Bhopal Nagar Nigam

2:05PM

To pressurise someone like that that she had to apologise later is uncalled for and unwarranted: Asaduddin Owaisi on Zaira Wasim -ANI

2:00PM

When people like Aamir Khan are supporting her then she has nothing to worry; we all support her: Wrestler Geeta Phogat on Zaira Wasim-ANI

1:56PM

Punjab Polls: Captain Amarinder Singh files nomination from Patiala -ANI

1:49PM

A Delhi Police trainee sub-inspector Thippeswamy allegedly committed suicide on Ashram to Okhla railways track. Suicide note found.-News Nation

1:40PM

Istanbul governor says it's clear that nightclub attack was carried out on behalf of the Islamic State group-AP

1:34PM

He is like 'Gumshuda' leader, his political career is going to end;will lose from Patiala & Lambi: JJ Singh, SAD candidate on Capt Amarinder Singh-ANI

1:31PM

Let me tell that Goa will get CM from the state itself and we, Shiv Sena alliance, will give it: Sanjay Raut, Shiv Sena -ANI

1:21PM

Chhattisgarh: 5 Naxals arrested by security forces in Kondagaon.-ANI

1:18PM

Sheena Bora murder case: Trial in Special CBI Court to begin from Feb 1.-ANI

1:10PM

Hearing in Delhi High Court on NGO Islamic Research Foundation's plea challenging ban imposed on it, deferred till January 23.-ANI

01:03PM

UP: Miffed over ticket distribution, Union Minister Santosh Gangwar's brother in law Virendra resigns from General Secretary post of BJP-ANI

12:58PM

As of now it is alliance of Congress and SP, will think about 'maha-Gath Bandhan' in coming days: GN Azad, Congress-ANI

12:55PM

Details about it will be decided in coming days, for now can say there will be Cong-SP alliance under leadership of Akhilesh Yadav: GN Azad-ANI 

12:52PM

There will be Congress and SP alliance in upcoming UP elections: Gulam Nabi Azad, Congress -ANI

12:48PM

Some think they are custodians of a community& they will decide what women do.She is Indian&Kashmir is India:Noor Zaheer, Writer on Zaira Wasim -ANI

12:47PM

We are looking into this matter very seriously, will do whatever is required: J&K Dy CM Nirmal Singh on security for ZairaWasim-ANI

12:38PM

Talks are on about SP-Congress alliance, it will benefit UP. I will do what high command decides: Sheila Dikshit, Cong CM candidate-ANI 

12:37PM

Will withdraw from CM candidature if Cong-SP alliance happens.There cannot be 2 CM candidates: Sheila Dikshit, Cong CM candidate-ANI 

12:32PM

India among top 6 promising markets for global CEOs, but investment enthusiasm drops from 3 yrs ago: PwC.-PTI

12:25PM

Ram Lal, Om Mathur and Kalraj Mishra also present in the meeting underway at Amit Shah's residence-ANI

12:24PM

Rajnath Singh and UP BJP Chief Keshav Prasad Maurya reach Amit Shah's residence in Delhi-ANI

12:17PM

We will take 'netaji' (Mulayam Singh Yadav) along, ties with him are unbreakable: UP CM -PTI

12:17PM

The reports regarding me(offers to quit as Punjab BJP chief) are false, I had gone for some work: Vijay Sampla-ANI

12:15PM

There are many rumours being spread just to defame me, and people don't know the reality: Deepa Jayakumar( Jaya's niece)-ANI

12:09PM

What the Sasikala family is claiming is false that Jayalalithaa was working based on their ideas: Deepa Jayakumar( Jaya's niece)-ANI

12:08PM

I cannot accept anyone else in Jayalalithaa's position: Deepa Jayakumar (Jayalalithaa's niece)-ANI

12:00PM

I have 2 options one is to join AIADMK or to float a new party, will discuss with my supporters before making a decision: Deepa Jayakumar-ANI

11:50AM

After nearly three years, the fruitless search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 has ended: AP

11:47AM

Kerala stray dog culling case: Applicant told SC he'll construct shelter for stray dogs, SC asked him to submit detailed proposal on it-ANI

11:45AM

Delhi HC issues notice to MHA seeking their response on a PIL filed regarding low quality food provided to BSF jawans-ANI

11:46AM

Chennai: Deepa Jayakumar(niece of Jayalalithaa) says she will announces her next political step on Jayalaithaa's birthday-ANI

11:43AM

Appointment of CBI Director matter: The Supreme Court today decided to hear the plea on January 20-ANI

11:40AM

Please wait for some time: Akhilesh Yadav on question about alliance with Congress-ANI

11:38AM

Earthquake tremors felt in various areas of Karachi: Pakistan media-ANI

11:36AM

Relation with my father can never be broken,I never had differences with him, infact 90% candidates in our lists are same: CM Akhilesh Yadav-ANI

11:22AM

Selection must be made according to law, merit and seniority: Mallikarjun Kharge, member of CBI Director appointment committee-ANI

11:13AM

Chennai: AIADMK General Secy Sasikala Natarajan distributes cheques to specially abled Anna Labour Union activists-ANI

11:11AM

CM Akhilesh Yadav interacts with Samajwadi Party workers at his official residence, 5 Kalidas Marg-ANI

11:06AM

BJP has no presence in Punjab, it only plays second fiddle to Akali Dal: Navjot Kaur Sidhu, Congress :ANI

10:56AM

Gene Cernan, last astronaut to walk on the moon, dies at age of 82 :AP

10:52AM

Congress says its ready for alliance with Samajwadi Party for UP's benefit: ANI

10:45AM

This is my last election and I will defeat Badal on his home seat: Capt Amarinder Singh-ANI

10:40AM

He was a year junior to me and I know, he was a lacklustre and an average general: Capt Amarinder Singh on Gen JJ Singh(SAD candidate)-ANI

10:39AM

Mere Punjab ka ek boondh paani bhi nahi jaayega: Capt Amarinder Singh on SYL Canal issue-ANI

10:36AM

No there is no deal behind Sidhu's joining. He himself said his father was in Congress and it is his ghar wapsi': Capt Amarinder Singh-ANI

10:25AM

Mumbai: Special CBI court to frame charges against Indrani Mukherjee and others in Sheena Bora murder case-ANI

9:38 AM

# Chennai: Deepa Jayakumar, niece of Jayalalithaa, returns without paying tribute to MG Ramachandran at his memorial due to massive crowd

9:35 AM

EC team led by CEC Dr Nasim Zaidi will be visiting Uttarakhand tomorrow to review poll preparedness for forthcoming assembly elections-ANI

9:34AM

BJP CEC meeting that was scheduled for today has now been postponed-ANI

9:28AM

12-year-old student of  government school allegedly gangraped by the Principal and three teachers in Bihar's Jehanabad-ANI

9:23AM

Global NGOs ask world leaders at wef17 to reject politics of fear and division.-PTI
 
9:15AM

ED attaches assets worth Rs 32 crores of Zoom Developers (ZDPL) during investigation under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)-ANI

9:10AM

BJP Punjab unit chief Vijay Sampla expresses displeasure over ticket distribution, offers to resign-ANI 

08:25AM

57 cases of violation of model code of conduct registered across the state in the last 24 hours-ANI

07:55AM

Chennai: AIADMK workers in supporters of Deepa Jayakumar(niece of Jayalalithaa) gather at MGR's memorial on his 100th birth anniversary-ANI

07:50AM

PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate 2nd Raisina Dialogue 2017 in New Delhi - ANI

07:49AM

BJP CEC meeting on upcoming assembly polls in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and Manipur-ANI

07:43AM

Tamil Nadu: More than 500 people detained by Police while protesting in support of Jallikattu in Alanganallur(Madurai)-ANI

07:38 AM

Two school students dead after being hit by a train while taking a selfie at Anand Vihar railway track in Delhi-ANI 

06:38 AM

Delhi: 27 trains delayed, 7 rescheduled and 3 cancelled due to fog. -ANI 

05:37 AM

Turkish police catch Istanbul nightclub attacker: AFP
 

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