Twitter is buzzing with news alerts from India and rest of the world. Here are top updates from the mico-blogging site in one scroll:
#11:10 PM
Union Home Ministry to provide around 85,000 security personnel for deployment in the upcoming #AssemblyElections in 5 states, including UP
#10:18 PM
At least 60 killed in Brazil prison riot-AFP
#9:34 PM
Himachal Pradesh: Case registered in connection with theft of Rs. 1 crore in old denomination currency from UCO bank in Shimla - ANI
#9:31 PM
IT Dept detected total undisclosed income of Rs 4663 crore till January 1: IT Sources - ANI
#9:29 PM
1100 Actions taken by IT Dept post demonetisation till Jan 1st.This include 556 surveys, 253 searches & 289 cases of seizures: IT Sources - ANI
#9:15 PM
Goal of 1st year of Trump presidency is to increase trade of 100 billion to 300 billion a year: Shalabh Kumar, Member, Trump Transition team-ANI
8:32 PM
We are determined to see to it that pollution levels don't exceed the prescribed limits, says Prakash Chandra (GM, CCL, Ramgarh)
8:30 PM
More than 50 killed in Brazil prison riot in Amazon region
#8:15 PM
Jharkhand-Pollution levels in Ramgarh on rise as Coal company fail to follow norms to transport coal covered in tarpaulin and avoid coal overloading- ANI
#7:59 PM
Actress Nandita Das splits with husband Subodh Maskara after 7 years- PTI
#7:20 PM
Arrest was made after Cyber Cell received complaint by Kapoor's CA alleging that accused was trying to rig her client's IT details for 2016-17 (Source-ANI)
#7:17 PM
Mumbai's Cyber cell arrest a person for attempting to hack IT details of Actress Kareena Kapoor. Accused belongs to Paramilitary forces
#7:12 PM
By the end of February, we see some amount of normalcy being restored: SBI Chief Arundhati Bhattacharya on demonetisation-ANI
#7:00 PM
Delhi: Lt Governor Anil Baijal chaired his first meeting with Principal Secretaries/Secretaries/Heads of the Departments of Delhi Govt-ANI
#6:12 PM
Turkish police detain eight people in connection with Istanbul nightclub attack; gunman not among those in custody: AP
#6:06 PM
Top News of Jan 2 | CBI conducts search at 12 locations in Surat and 1 in Jaipur - ANI
#5:55 PMÂ
We are forming a committee for improvement in our national sports code, chaired by Secy of Sports Ministry: Vijay Goel, Sports Minister- (Source-ANI)
#5:20 PM
Next Joint Working Group meet will be held in Colombo in April '17 to review progress made in addressing fishermen issues in comprehensive manner- ANI
#5:18 PM
India-Sri Lanka agreed to set of Standard Operation Procedures to expedite release of fishermen in each other’s custody on completion of legal formalities
#5:16
Delhi: Mulayam Singh Yadav accompanied by Amar Singh, Shivpal Singh Yadav and Jaya Prada with others leaves Election Commission-ANI
#5:12 PM
Eight core Industrial sectors record growth of 4.9% in November 2016 as against 0.6% in same month of the previous year
#5:05 PM
Don’t think there is a need to comment on SC’s verdict, law takes it own course: Anurag Thakur's father Prem Kumar Dhumal on SC's BCCI verdict- ANI
#4:52 PM
AIADMK in their petition stated "Sasikala Pushpa has no rights to file petition as she is not a party member"- ANI
#4:50 PM
AIADMK presiding chairman Madhusuthanan files petition in Madras HC seeking rejection of petitions filed by Sasikala Pushpa- ANI
#4:38 PM
Delhi: Mulayam Singh Yadav accompanied by Amar Singh, Shivpal Singh Yadav and Jaya Prada reach Election Commission
#4:35 PM
Rohit Tandon and Parasmal Lodha move bail application in Saket Court. Court to hear Tandon's bail plea on January 4 and that of Lodha on January 6
#4:34 PM
Delhi: Mulayam Singh Yadav accompanied by Amar Singh, Shivpal Singh Yadav and Jaya Prada leaves his residence to visit Election Commission-ANI
#4:25 PMÂ
Department of Consumer Affairs asks State Government to advise hotels/restaurants to give information that consumer has discretion to pay service charge or not
#4:17 PM
Ram Gopal Yadav's meeting with Election Commission of India fixed for 11:30 AM on Tuesday. He had sought time from the ECI earlier- ANI
#4:15 PMÂ
Election Commission calls for meet of Chief Electoral officers and Nodal officers of police of 5 poll bound States to review final leg of preparations on Tuesday- ANI
#4:06 PM
Sensex down 31.01 points to close at 26,595.45. Nifty settles at 8,179.50
#4:00 PM
I think SC's verdict is correct, BCCI should not have disobeyed SC's 18 July order: Manish Tewari, Congress-ANI
My statement on the Supreme Court @BCCI verdict. pic.twitter.com/cXvEx6eIU4
— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) January 2, 2017
#3:47 PM
If SC feels BCCI would do better under retired judges then I wish them all the best, I am sure they will do well: Anurag Thakur
#3:45 PM
For me it was not a personal battle but for the autonomy of the sports body. I respect SC like any citizen should, says Anurag Thakur
#3:42 PM
BCCI is the best-managed sports organisation in the country and India has the best cricket infrastructure in the world: Anurag Thakur- ANI
#3:19 PM
Its unfortunate, had installed more than 25 CCTVs, will examine:G Parameshwara,K'tka HM on reports of women molested on new year in Bengaluru (ANI)Â
#3:02 PM
NRIs, Indians abroad can deposit up to Rs 25,000 of old notes if they show these to costume at airport, get declaration form stamped. (PTI)
#2:54 PMÂ
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate  Indian Science Congress at Tirupati tomorrow. (PTI)Â
#2:38 PM
I have got the first opportunity in my life to address such a massive rally in my life (News Nation)Â
#2:36 PM
PM Narendra Modi addressing BJP's Parivartan rally in Lucknow (News Nation)Â
#2:25 PM
Home Minister Rajnath Singh speaking at BJP Parivartan Rally in Lucknow (ANI)Â
#2:21 PM
At least 17 killed as suicide bomb blast hits Sadr City area of Baghdad – reports (RT News)Â
#2:10 PMÂ
Islamic State claims responsibility for Istanbul nightclub attack (AFP)Â
#2:00 PM
PM Narendra Modi to address Parivartan rally in Lucknow shortly (ANI)Â
#1:45 PM
BJP Chief Amit Shah speaking at Parivartan rally in Lucknow (ANI)Â
#1:33 PM
Probably cycle symbol will be frozen & both factions will be given ad hoc names & symbols as polls are close:SY Qureshi Ex CEC on SP feud (ANI)Â
#1:15 PM
Islamic State group believed to be behind Istanbul nightclub attack. (AFP)Â
#1:14 PM
Solar Scam Case: Bengaluru Court adjourned matter to 9 Jan as lawyer of complainant wasn't prepared to cross examine former Kerala CM O.Chandy (ANI)Â
#1:10 PM
Let new dispensation run cricket and maintain supremacy of India in cricket: Ajay Shirke on his removal from post of BCCI Secy by SC (ANI)Â
#1:05 PM
Jaya Prada reaches Mulayam Singh Yadav's residence in Delhi (ANI)Â
#12:58 PMÂ
Bihar Govt moves SC, seeks to transfer plea against liquor ban legislation to SC. Alcohol Cos. had earlier moved Patna HC against the ban (ANI)
#12:55 PM
Amar Singh reaches Mulayam Singh Yadav's residence in Delhi (ANI)Â
#12:50 PM
National Conference, Congress and Governor should apologise for insulting the national anthem in J&K assembly: Ravinder Raina,BJPÂ (ANI)Â
#12:29 PM
No one above 70, unsound mind,mins,govt servants, convicted,holding post for cumulative term of 9yrs can be BCCI Office Bearer:SC
#12:24 PM
SC asks Centre to file detailed reply within 2 weeks as to what is the status of pending judges appointment and transfer also (ANI)Â
#12:14 PM
Uproar in J-K Assembly as opposition holds Anti-Govt Protests and tries to disrupt Governor's address. (PTI)Â
#12:13 PM
Talks with Pakistan should resume , their can be no solution until conversation starts: Karan Singh Congress
#12:09 PM
SC says all office bearers of BCCI, state associations who refuse to abide by recommendations of Lodha Panel shall demit office forthwith. (PTI)Â
#12:02 PM
The 4000-km range nuclear weapons-capable strategic missile, Agni-IV has been successfully test fired from Balasore (Odisha). (ANI)Â
#11:59 AM
Battling Islamic State group in Iraq prevents attacks at home: French President Hollande (AFP)Â
#11:58 AM
The 4000-km range nuclear weapons-capable strategic missile, Agni-IV to go for its final test fire today (ANI)Â
#11:53 AM
Next date of hearing in BCCI matter on January 19th (ANI)Â
#11:48 AM
Senior-most Vice President of BCCIÂ will act as President and Joint Secy will act as Secy: Supreme Court (PTI)Â
#11:45 AM
SC appoints Fali Nariman & senior SC lawyer Gopal Subramanium as Amicus Curiae to find out who would be the BCCI officials (ANI)Â
#11:44 AM
Supreme Court issues contempt notice to Anurag Thakur (PTI)Â
#11:40 AM
SC appoints Fali Nariman & senior SC lawyer Gopal Subramanium as  Amicus Curiae to find out who would be BCCI officials
#11:33 AM
Chinamma's(SNatarajan) 1st address as Gen Secy melted hearts of cadre,task of taking party forward given to right person-Thambi Durai,AIADMK (ANI)Â
#11:32 AM
Supreme Court also removes Ajay Shirke from the post of BCCI Secretary (ANI)Â
#11:30 AM
Supreme Court removes Anurag Thakur from the post of BCCI President (ANI)Â
#11:26 AM
Shivpal Yadav reaches Mulayam Singh's residence in Delhi (ANI)
#11:19 AM
SC in majority verdict holds that any appeal for votes on ground of religion amounts to corrupt practices under electoral laws. (PTI)Â
#11:17 AM
Himachal Pradesh: Snowfall in Kufri; traffic on NH 5 affected due slippery roads after snowfall (ANI)Â
#11:12 AM
7-judge constitution bench passed the judgement in the Hindutva case after hearing in detail arguments from various petitioners/respondents (ANI)Â
#11:06 AM
EC to meet senior officers of MHA, CRPF, Chairman Rail Board to fine tune CPMF deployment & their movement during upcoming polls in 5 states (ANI)Â
#11:00 AM
SC says no politician can seek vote in the name of caste, creed, or religion, while hearing several petitions in Hindutva case (ANI)Â
#10:49 AM
Mulayam Singh Yadav once said that Amar Singh is integral not only in party but also in my heart says Amar Singh on SP fued (ANI)Â
#10:47 AM
Mulayam Singh Yadav is SP national President & will continue to be so. I am with Netaji till my last breath: Shivpal Yadav in Delhi (ANI)Â
#10:36 AM
Samajwadi Party's election symbol is my signature: Mulayam Singh Yadav (ANI UP)Â
#10:18 AM
Mulayam Singh Yadav to leave for Delhi shortly (ANI)
#10:12 AM
I am not unwell at all, I am completely healthy: Mulayam Singh Yadav (ANI)Â
#10:09 AM
Japan's Emperor Akihito delivers his New Year address, maybe the last as he considers abdicating on health grounds (AFP)Â
#10:07 AM
Japan's Emperor Akihito delivers his New Year address, maybe the last as he considers abdicating on health grounds (AFP)Â
#10:05 AM
Delhi: Policeman commits suicide near Supreme Court gate (AM)
#10:00 AM
UP CM Akhilesh Yadav calls meeting of Samajwadi Party MLAs at 11 AM (ANI)Â
#9:58 AM
French President Francois Hollande in Iraq to review war on IS (AFP)Â
#9:35 AM
Father Basil Kuriyakose, Principal of Kings David Int'l School arrested under sec 377 IPC, sent to 14-day police custody for indulging in unnatural sex with a 10-year-old boy. (ANI)Â
#9:10 AM
Five dead and more than 25 people injured after a collision between tractor and bus in Chhattisgarh's Gariaband. (ANI)Â
#9:09 AM
Police in Denmark arrest daughter of disgraced S. Korean president's confidante at center of corruption scandal. (AP)Â
#9:01 AM
Kerala: Bus rams into a car and a bike in Kochi, four dead. (ANI)Â
#8:54 AM
Mulayam Singh Yadav postpones national convention of Samajwadi Party called by him on January 5th says Shivpal Yadav (ANI)Â
#8:10 AM
Thick blanket of fog in Delhi, cold wave conditions continue to prevail in the national capital (ANI)Â
#7:40 AMÂ
Jammu and Kashmir: Losar celebrations in Leh took place yesterday New Year (ANI)Â
#7:20 AM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address Parivartan Rally in Lucknow today. (ANI)Â
#7:15 AM
Professional American football team San Diego Chargers fire head coach Mike Mckoy (AFP)Â
#7:00 AM
53 trains delayed (arriving late in Delhi area), 26 rescheduled and three cancelled due to fog and other operational reasons. (ANI)Â