Twitter is buzzing with breaking news and news alerts from India and rest of the world. Here is the coverage of all breaking alerts and latest updates from the micro-blogging site on one page:
Breaking News of January 4
11:30 pm: At least 20 killed and injured in attack targeting anti-drug raid close to US Embassy in Kabul (Russian Media)
11:29 pm: Trump admin moves to sharply expand offshore drilling, including in Pacific Ocean for first time in decades (The Associated Press)
10:51 pm: My sincere appeal to the citizens of Dakshina Kannada not to be swayed by mischievous propaganda by forces that seek to divide our society on communal lines: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah (ANI)
10:50 pm: I compliment the Mangalore City Police for swiftly arresting the culprits. Have also asked the Mangalore Police Commissioner to ensure fair investigation so that the culprits of Deepak Rao, are punished to the fullest extent of law: Karnataka CM (ANI)
10:49 pm: I condemn the dastardly act of murdering young Deepak Rao (Bajrang Dal activist), and offer my deepest condolences to the family for their loss. While we know the loss is irreparable, we have announced Rs 10 lakhs as compensation to the family: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah (ANI) Click Here To Read More
10:32 pm: Atleast 10 people killed as explosion hits Afghan capital Kabul (Afghan Media)
10:19 pm: 42-year-old man allegedly dies due to starvation in a village in Bareilly's Bhamora, survived by 90-year-old mother (ANI)
09:56 pm: Trump lawyer seeks to halt publication of 'libelous' book (AFP)
09:55 pm: Honeypreet Insan's mother claims Rakhi Sawant has defamed her daughter; sends Rs 5 crore notice to Sawant through advocate Momin Malik (ANI)
09:46 pm: East Coast snowstorm disrupts air travel, leading to widespread cancellations at Northeast airports (The Associated Press)
09:44 pm: Republican wins tied Virginia legislative race after candidate's name is drawn out of a bowl (The Associated Press)
09:39 pm: CJAR (Campaign for Judicial Accountability & Reforms) files a review petition in the Supreme Court against SC's earlier order dismissing the plea of it for an independent investigation into an alleged judicial corruption case (ANI)
09:36 pm: As Mahatma Gandhi ji once said, “It's not the man that makes the vision; it's the vision that makes the man.” And our rail officials have the ability to envision a better Railway for India: Piyush Goyal, Railway Minister (ANI)
08:59 pm: We will be expanding the route kilometres which are electrified from an average of 654 km done between 2010-14 every year to about 1,500 km every year between 2014-18, that is quantum jump in electrification: Piyush Goyal, Railway Minister (ANI)
08:31 pm: UP ATS and Police in a joint operation, arrest 1 more person of the gang that facilitated issuance of passports to Bangladeshis using fake IDs (ANI)
08:24 pm: We have been saying that Pakistan military establishment should stop playing a dual role, they need to self reflection, we fully support Trump administration's new policy: Naved Hussain, Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) supporter (ANI)
08:18 pm: Just a tweet (from US President) is not good enough, it must be implemented on the ground. Pakistan Army needs to be taught a lesson they remember for the rest of their lives: Muttahida Qaumi Movement(MQM) supporter (ANI)
08:15 pm: US State Department places Pakistan on special watch list for severe violations of religious freedom (Reuters)
08:14 pm: The Dow Jones industrial average trades above 25,000 points for the first time (The Associated Press)
08:13 pm: Trump administration takes first step toward clearing path for sale of health insurance across state lines (The Associated Press)
08:12 pm: Trump will send a high-level delegation including his family to the Winter Olympics (Reuters)
08:12 pm: US President Donald Trump says no military drills with South Korea during the Winter Olympics (Reuters)
08:09 pm: We are committed to providing verified information to our media friends. Everyday Director (information) will brief media at 4 pm if any news, press releases will be issued. Unverified info also is not good for media's credibility: Utpal K Singh, Uttarakhand Chief Secretary (ANI)
