Top news of Jan 29 | 195 Maoists surrender in Narayanpur district of Chhattisgarh

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#11:26 PM

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu in hot water over praise of Trump's wall: Reuters India

#11:25 PM

Defence bases being constantly attacked under Manohar Parrikar's watch, soldiers' welfare not being taken care of: Sharad Pawar: PTI

#11:23 PM

Manveer and #Bani becomes top two finalists of Bigg Boss10

#11:20 PM

Live | Bigg Boss10 finale: Lopamudra Raut gets ELIMINATED

#10:34 PM

Don't know in what context exactly Mulayam said that, but one thing is for sure, that SP-Congress alliance will win: Ravidas Mehrotra, SP

#10:24 PM

SushmaSwaraj offers to help a 90-year-old PIO woman, who was reportedly sent back by her son to India from US, with visa issues: PTI

#10:06 PM

195 lower rung Maoists, including 24 women, surrender in Narayanpur district of Chhattisgarh: Police: PTI

#10:04 PM

Live | Bigg Boss10 finale: Manveer Gurjar deserves to win, says Yami Gautam

#10:00 PM

Though its their internal matter, I think people of UP are fed up of these gimmicks: Mahesh Sharma, Union Minister on Mulayam Singh Yadav

#9:56 PM

Live | Bigg Boss 10 finale: Hrithik Roshan promotes 'Kaabil'

#9:53 PM

Manu Punjabi receives the least number of votes on the show

#9:53 PM

Failure of rail staff the biggest cause for train accidents & derailments: #RailTaskForce on Safety: PTI

#9:52 PM

Seven Africans arrested in Mumbai for allegedly possessing contraband drugs worth Rs 4 lakh: Police: PTI

#9:50 PM

Understand & respect Netaji's feelings but SP with Congress is going to form Govt. We'll keep requesting Netaji to come&campaign:Juhi Singh, SP

#9:44 PM

Bigg Boss 10 winner to receive Rs 40 lakh and a trophy

#9:43 PM

UN experts warn Saudi-led coalition allies over war crimes in Yemen: AP

#9:36 PM

Philippine airstrikes kill 15 Muslim militants linked to the Islamic State group: AP

#9:35 PM

Bigg Boss house feels as homely as my own home: Lopa

#9:34 PM

I never thought I would come this far in the show says Lopamudra Raut

#9:33 PM

I feel blessed to be sitting amongst for the finalist of BB10, says Manu Punjabi

#9:32 PM

Manveer Gurjar states that Bigg Boss has changed him a lot

#9:31 PM

High danger avalanche warning for Kupwara, Bandipora, Baramulla, Ganderbal, Kulgam, Budgam and Kargil districts of Kashmir for 24 hrs: PTI

#9:31 PM

Muzaffarnagar riots took place under the tacit guidance of State Govt. Law and order in tatters: Parminder Tomar, BJP leader: ANI

#9:25 PM

It was a misunderstanding which lead to 'accident'. People left because of fear: Paramjeet Malik (local activist)on 2013 Muzaffar nagar riots: ANI

#9:23 PM

Manveer Gurjar has won Bigg Boss10: The Bigg Boss Khabri

#9:07 PM

President Donald Trump plans to turn to local police for help in cracking down on illegal immigration: AP

#8:52 PM

Our leaders who haven't received tickets can't do anything now. They have lost their chance for 5 years: Mulayam Singh Yadav: ANI

#8:50 PM

I am against SP- Congress alliance: Mulayam Singh Yadav: ANI

#8:49 PM

I will not go anywhere to campaign for this(SP-Congress) alliance: Mulayam Singh Yadav: ANI

#8:47 PM

SP was capable enough to contest and win elections alone, there was no need for the alliance: Mulayam Singh Yadav: ANI

#8:34 PM

47 killed in road crash in Madagascar: police - AFP

#8:25 PM

Will make the temple on the same spot? But when?: Uddhav Thackeray, Shiv Sena: ANI

# 8:21 PM

Iraq lawmakers call for reciprocal travel ban on US: MP: AFP

#8:10 PM

Goa CM Laxmikant Parsekar says BJP did not encourage casinos in Goa: PTI

#8:08 PM

Chidambaram ridicules demonetisation, says Modi government must have consulted 'some RSS pracharak' before taking decision: PTI

#7:55 PM

J&K: Divisional Administration Kashmir issues fresh avalanche warning valid for next 24-hours: ANI

#7:52 PM

Filing of nomination for 4th phase of #UPPolls to begin on Monday: ANI

#7:51 PM

101 candidates in Punjab face criminal cases, including murder and attempt to murder: poll watchdog Association for Democratic Reforms: PTI

#7:51 PM

Air traffic resumes at #Srinagar Int'l Airport, extra flight operated to clear passenger backlog: PTI

#7:50 PM

Intense cold wave in most parts of #HimachalPradesh, high altitude areas of Lahaul & Spiti and Rohtang Pass see fresh snowfall: PTI

#7: 43 PM

UP polls 2017: Narad Rai has left SP to join BSP, will fight election from Ballia

#7:42 PM

Jat agitation for reservation begins in Haryana; demonstrations peaceful, CM Khattar appeals for talks: PTI

#7:41 PM

Princes William and Harry commission statue to mark the 20th anniversary of the death of Princess Diana: AP

#7:40 PM

At Punjab rally, PM Narendra Modi lists of initiatives for farmers, says his dream is to double their income by 2022: PTI

# 7:39 PM

FM Arun Jaitley hits out at Amarinder Singh for allegedly stashing #blackmoney in Swiss banks: PTI

#7:38 PM

Amit Shah rejects charges his party is working towards polarising UP voters by raising alleged Hindu migration & Triple Talaaq: PTI

#7:38 PM

AAP says bribery remarks of Arvind Kejriwal do not amount to any offence, will take legal remedy over EC move: PTI

#7:37 PM

Two Sri Lankan nationals held with foreign currency at Mumbai airport: ANI

#7:35 PM

I am not denying that we(Congress) also made some mistakes, but we atleast had a clear future vision and core principles- #PChidambaram:ANI

#7:34 PM

There are no jobs, no investment, farmers are in distress. Now even SC is asking why suicides are taking place- P Chidambaram,Congress: ANI

#6:41 PM

One US soldier dead, three injured in raid in #Yemen: US military - AFP

#6:40 PM

Delhi: IGI Airport Customs seized 1008 gms of gold coated with colour to resemble wires. Two people arrested: ANI

#6:27 PM

PV Sindhu wins Syed Modi International Badminton Championship Women's single title: ANI

#6:03 PM

Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav addressing a rally in Lucknow: ANI

#6:00 PM

Documentary on Ashok Chakra awardee Hangappan Dada (posthumous) takes Internet by storm with over 8 lakh views within 3 days of release: PTI

#5:42 PM

For the 1st time, govt to conduct comprehensive census on endangered Gangetic dolphins, ghariyals and turtles across entire Ganges: PTI

#5:41 PM

MCI to put in place biometric attendance facility in govt & pvt medical colleges to track attendance & eliminate "ghost" faculty members:PTI

#5:39 PM

Rahul Gandhi, Amit Shah and Uddhav Thackeray to address poll rallies in Goa on Monday: PTI

#5:25 PM

Woman among two Naxals gunned down in Dantewada: PTI

#5:12 PM

25 missing Chinese in Malaysia boat sinking found alive: minister: AFP

#5:09 PM

RBI rejects EC's request to enhance weekly cash- withdrawal limit for candidates contesting Assembly polls in five states: PTI

#5:07 PM

Indian shuttler Sameer Verma wins Syed Modi Grand Prix Gold men's singles titleSameer Verma wins Syed Modi Grand Prix Gold men's singles title.  PTI

#4:33 PM

Clashes on Yemen west coast kill more than 100: medics - AFP

#4:31 PM

Qazigund (J&K): Jammu-Srinagar national highway reopened: ANI

#4:29 PM

EC wrote to RBI Governor Urjit Patel on issue of cash withdrawal limits for candidates: ANI

#4:21 PM

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar says preparation is key for everyone, be it a student or a player: PTI

#4:20 PM

Sachin Tendulkar thanks PM Narendra Modi for citing him as example for students to compete with oneself & not with others: PTI

#4:14 PM

Panaji: Goa CM Laxmikant Parsekar and Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis release BJP Manifesto: ANI

#4:08 PM

Hollywood producers name 'La La Land' the year's best film

#4:07 PM

They way Rahul Gandhi was praising Mayawati I feel that BSP is also a hidden partner of this alliance: Kalraj Mishra, Union Minister: ANI

#4:05 PM

Leaders of Britain, Germany criticize Trump's travel ban on citizens from 7 Muslim-majority countries: AP

#4:03 PM

Thailand considers building prison for LGBT inmates, expanding on policy of separating jailed sexual minorities: AP

#4:02 PM

Global warming, ecological changes and Pak shelling triggering avalanches in Jammu and Kashmir: Army Chief Bipin Rawat: PTI

#4:01 PM

Angela Merkel says Trump immigration ban 'not justified': spokesman - AFP

#3:59 PM

41 Al Qaeda terrorists, 16 civilians dead in US raid on Yemen:AFP

#3:58 PM

Jaunpur (UP): Police seized 1500 crates carrying 67500 bottles of alcohol from a truck during checking: ANI

#3:57 PM

Lucknow: CM Akhilesh Yadav and Congres VP Rahul Gandhi pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi: ANI

#3:56 PM

Claim that Kejriwal will put certain people behind bars if voted to power is dictator's language; we are voted to uphold law: PM Modi: PTI

#3:55 PM

AAP's attack on #EC for same day polls in Goa & Punjab is excuse for defeat, it will lose due to its antics in Delhi: PM Modi :PTI

#3:53 PM

Cricketer MS Dhoni says in Delhi HC that mobile firm still projecting him as brand ambassador despite agreement termination in Dec 2012: PTI

#3:00PM

From beginning of Jan 2017, AIU seized foreign currency worth Rs.80 lakh at Mumbai Airport being illegally smuggled out of the country - ANI

#2:55PM

During intervening night of 28/29 Jan, AIU intercepted 2 Sri Lankan nationals at Mumbai Airport carrying foreign currency worth Rs. 21 lakh - ANI

#2:50PM

Ethanol production plant will be set up soon in Punjab: PM Modi - ANI

#2:45PM

Want our farmers to prosper, hence have initiated several measures; We brought Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana for them: PM Modi - ANI

#2:40PM

J&K: Due to snow in the area efforts to transport mortal remains of Army personnel who lost their lives in Gurez to Srinagar, continue - ANI

#2:35pm

J&K: As Srinagar, Gurez & Machhil remain snow-packed, Army aviation & IAF's attempts to evacuate 5 personnel rescued in Machhil continue - ANI

#2:31PM

Sambhal (Uttar Pradesh): Police busted an illegal arms racket in Dhanari. 51 country-made pistols and 6 rifles recovered. 2 persons arrested - ANI

#2:16PM

How can I give them the place?  She take so much place, the symbol of her party is Elephant: Akhilesh Yadav on if BSP would've been part of alliance

#2:15PM

This alliance isn't opportunistic, will explain to Modi Ji, BJP & RSS that UP and its people are one and we will not let them create divide: RG - ANI

#2:13PM

BJP makes one Indian fight with the other Indian, but there is no danger with Mayawati's ideology - ANI

#2:12PM

I respect personality of Mayawati ji, BSP has governed in UP and made some mistakes, but i still respect her: Rahul Gandhi

#2:01PM

Priyanka has been of tremendous help to me and I have been so to her, if she campaigns or not is her choice; she is an asset to Cong: RGandhi- ANI

#2:00PM

Whether we will form an alliance in Lok Sabha or not is open to discussion: Rahul Gandhi - ANI

#1:55PM

This alliance will answer those who made the nation stand in queues: Akhilesh Yadav in Lucknow - ANI

#1:50PM

We are the wheels and we don't have much difference in age, we are the wheels of success and happiness: Akhilesh Yadav - ANI

#1:45PM

The alliance has made the personal and political relationship between Akhilesh and me better: Rahul Gandhi - ANI

#1:40PM

We were together in Lok Sabha, we know each other, and the good news is that we both have to work together: CM Akhilesh Yadav

#1:34PM

PM Modi ji this is 3ps, progress, prosperity aur peace: Rahul Gandhi - ANI

#1:33PM

This is like the Ganga- Yammuna meeting point and the progress of Saraswati will come out from here: Rahul Gandhi - ANI

#1:32PM

Our partnership is an answer: Rahul Gandhi at Congress-SP joint press conference - ANI

#1:30PM

Lucknow: Congress-SP joint press conference starts, Rahul Gandhi addresses first - ANI

#1:26PM

Chhattisgarh: 2 Naxals killed in an encounter with police in Dantewada; 303 rifle and 315 bore rifle recovered - ANI

#1:19PM

Cong VP Rahul Gandhi and UP CM Akhilesh Yadav's joint press conference in Lucknow to start shortly in Lucknow - ANI

#1:14pm

EC has stated that compliance report regarding legal action on Arvind Kejriwal should be sent to the Commission latest by 3.00 PM on 31 Jan - ANI

#1:12PM

EC directs necessary legal action be initiated by filing an FIR/complaint against Arvind Kejriwal for statements on & after 8 Jan in Goa - ANI

#12:42PM

India A and Under-19 trainer Rajesh Sawant passes away - ANI

#12:41PM

Age is a state of mind & it shouldn't be criteria for deciding what situation needs: SM Krishna - ANI

#12:19PM

Age is a state of mind & it shouldn't be criteria for deciding what situation needs: SM Krishna - ANI

#12:17PM

Congress doesn't need mass leaders these days, they only want managers, who can handle a situation: SM Krishna - ANI

#12:15PM

What pained me was how #Congress sidelined a loyal worker, cited my age for sidelining me: SM Krishna - ANI

#12:03PM

1 dead as almost 30 vehicles rammed into each other on Jaipur- Agra Highway due to fog; 28 injured out of which 3 are critical - ANI

#11:52AM

Almost 30 vehicles rammed into each other on Jaipur- Agra Highway due to fog; 15 injured - ANI

#11:49AM

Duo of Abigail Spears & Juan Sebastian Cabal defeat Sania Mirza & Ivan Dodig in Australian Open Mixed Double's finals - ANI

#11:44AM

Delhi:Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat attends wreath laying ceremony of Major Sagar who lost his life in avalanche that struck J&K's Gurez sector - ANI

#11:43AM

Almost 30 cars crashed into each other on Jaipur- Agra Highway due to fog; 15 injured: Additional Commissioner of Police, Jaipur - ANI

#11:38AM

Be confident, do well. My best wishes are with you. Make the best of it: PM Modi to students - ANI

#11:37AM

Not many know that our Coast Guard has women personnel also and they work at par with their counterparts: PM Modi - ANI

#11:36AM

They not only look after coastal vigilance but also coastal cleanliness, as they under took a cleanliness drive last year: PM - ANI

#11:35AM

Indian Coast Guards completing 40 years on Feb 1, 2017; I thank all jawans and officials for serving the nation: PM -ANI

#11:34AM

1 Feb 2017 marks 40 years of Indian Coast Guard , I congratulate them for it. They are always vigilant: PM Modi - ANI

#11:34AM

Deep breathing is beneficial during exams, it'll keep you feeling fresh; Proper sleep will increase your concentration: PM Modi - ANI

#11:34PM

P for prepare and P for play, the person who plays, shines: PM Modi -ANI

#11:33AM

Take small breaks, return to books feeling fresh. Try deep breathing it is very relaxing: PM Modi

#11:32AM

Cheating is never beneficial, no one must resort to it. If you do it what will you tell your children? : PM Modi - ANI

#11:31AM

Parents' expectations are much heavier than the school bags of students: PM - ANI

#11:30AM

I urge parents to accept rather than expect; Our expectations from our children should not get heavy: PM - ANI

#11:30AM

Competing with others can make you unhappy&jealous. Compete with yourself&you will be energised & more determined to excel: PM - ANI

#11:29AM

Root of problems are expectations, it is acceptance that makes things easy: PM - ANI

#11:28AM

Competing with others can make you unhappy&jealous. Complete with yourself&you will be energised & more determined to excel: PM - ANI

#11:27AM

Look at life of Sachin Tendulkar; he kept challenging himself and bettered his own records, which is what is inspiring: PM Modi - ANI

#11:27AM

See the example of Sachin Tendulkar, for 20 years he kept breaking his own records hence getting better everytime: PM Modi - ANI

#11:25AM

Only studying for marks will lead to shortcuts and one will limit himself or herself; It's important to study for knowledge: PM - ANI

#11:24AM

You should compete with yourself to see how can tomorrow be made better than yesterday: PM Modi - ANI

#11:23AM

If your mission and ambition are in sync, marks will follow: PM Narendra Modi - ANI

#11:22AM

See exmp of Pres Kalam,he wasn't able to get into the forces,if he would've let it hamper him,we wouldn't have had a great man like him: PM - ANI

#11:21AM

We sometimes do not see exams in the right perspective; Exams are not a benchmark of your success in life: PM Modi - ANI

#11:20AM

The exams that you'll give are a test of this year not of a lifetime: PM Modi - ANI

#11:19AM

A happy mind is the secret of a good mark sheet: PM Narendra Modi - ANI

#11:18AM

When you are relaxed, the recall value will be more; Relaxation is the best tonic for memory: PM Modi - ANI

#11:17AM

During exams there should be an environment of festivity, it will turn P for pressure into P for pleasure: PM Modi  - ANI

#11:17AM

I will tell all students smile more and score more: PM - ANI

#11:14AM

Do not think about exams as pressure; they should be celebrated as festivals: PM Modi - ANI

#11:13AM

Why should exam time be a time of stress or sadness? Want to talk about exams & what so many people have written to me: PM Modi - ANI

#11:12AM

30 Jan is the punya-tithi of our respected Baapu: PM - ANI

#11:10AM

In the light of recent Republic day celebrations I'd say the stress laid on rights must also be laid on duties: PM - ANI

#11:09AM

My condolence to the brave jawans who lost their lives due to avalanche in Jammu and Kashmir: PM Modi - ANI

 #11:08AM

Congratulate families&personnel who won gallantry awards on R-Day. I urge youth to research on them by using internet&spread the word: PM - ANI

#11:07AM

Maan Ki Baat: We will observe a silence of 2 minutes on morning of 30 Jan to pay respect to martyrs who gave their lives for the nation: PM Modi - ANI

#11:04AM

PM Modi begins Maan Ki Baat, his monthly radio address to the nation -ANI

#9:12AM

Tamil Nadu: Preparations underway for Jalikattu in Karungulam village - ANI

#8:30AM

Jammu & Kashmir: CRPF conducted civic action program in Rajouri on Saturday and provided furniture, computers and toilet utilities to schools - ANI

#8:15AM

Jharkhand: Police recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition from Naxal hideout in Latehar, on Saturday - ANI

#8:10AM

West Bengal: Sachin Tendulkar flagged off Kolkata Full Marathon during early hours today - ANI

#7:59AM

Punjab Polls: I never fight an election that I don't win: Cong CM candidate Captain Amarinder Singh to ANI on being asked what if he loses - ANI

#7:57AM

4 weeks I want to break drug nexus. We know who does it, it is question of govt being willing to do it: Amarinder Singh - ANI

#7:55AM

Love using social media as I love 'thokoing' & arguing if someone says something I don't think is correct-Amarinder Singh - ANI

#7:52AM

Punjab Polls: Badal too old to understand & is busy doing his sangat darshan; giving step mother treatment to state: Amarinder Singh - ANI

#7:51AM

Punjab Polls: Akalis are total mismanagement, corruption, trade loss, farmers hanging themselves; it is a total collapse: Amarinder Singh - ANI

#7:50AM

There was resentment so ppl thought let's a new party(AAP).Kejriwal is very ambitious but that's not the ambition Punjab needs-ASingh to ANI

#7:40AM

Kejriwal is a sneaky little fellow but I'm little wary of him as we can't take him for granted considering 2014 polls:Amarinder Singh to ANI

#7:35AM

Punjab Polls: PM Narendra Modi to address election rally in Punjab's Faridkot - ANI

#7:30AM

Akhilesh Yadav & Rahul Gandhi to address joint press conference at 1 PM, followed by a joint road show at 2 PM in Lucknow

#7:26AM

PM Modi to hold his monthly address to the nation, MaanKiBaat at 11AM

#7:25AM

Delhi: 25 trains arriving late, 5 rescheduled, 1 cancelled due to fog/other operational reasons - ANI