Breaking news on January 4

US Department of State: Qassem Soleimani was responsible for killing at least 603 US service members and maiming thousands more in Iraq. 17% of US personnel deaths in Iraq between 2003 and 2011 can be attributed to this terrorist and his IRGC-Qods Force.

Two missiles hit Green Zone in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq. Meanwhile, two rockets hit Iraq base where US troops deployed.

Maharashtra Minister Jayant Patil said: "Chief Minister has sent the final list related to portfolio distribution to the Governor. I hope he will approve it soon."

Jalna Congress MLA Kailash Gorantyal said: "My supporters and I have decided to submit our resignation letters to the state party president. I have been elected as the MLA for the third time & I work for my people. Still I haven't been made a minister."

Congress: Party interim President Sonia Gandhi has condemned the unwarranted and unprovoked attack on Gurdwara Nankana Sahib in Pakistan by an unruly mob of miscreants. She said, 'Govt of India should press for immediate registration of case, arrest and action against culprits'. 

Expressing dismay and concern on the safety of Sikh pilgrims and employees, Sonia Gandhi called upon Govt of India to immediately take up the issue with Pakistani authorities to ensure security for pilgrims and adequate security for the Holy shrine to prevent any future attacks

CBI Special Court has ordered Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy to appear before the court personally on 10th January for hearing in the disproportionate assets case against him. The court has ordered YSRCP MP Vijayasai Reddy also to appear before the court.

Union Min Harsimrat Kaur Badal on the mob attack on Nankana Sahib in Pakistan said: "Can't Pakistan govt see all this happening? Has their intelligence failed so much that they can't understand all this? It is clear that it is being done by Pak govt to threaten Sikhs there."

"It is highly shameful that when Pakistan govt is doing all this, Gandhi family and Congressmen are keeping mum on this. And people who have gone, hugged and kissed at Imran Khan's swearing-in ceremony, are not uttering a word today," she added. 

Air India would continue to fly and also expand, there should be no cause for concern whatsoever to travellers, corporates or agents: CMD

Kerala's Maradu Flat Demolition case: The filling of explosives has started at a flat in Maradu today. Four experts from South Africa and one from the United Kingdom present on the spot to oversee the process.

Supreme Court had ordered for the demolition of the four apartment complexes of H20 Holy faith, Alfa Serene, Jain Coral Cove and Golden Kayaloram for violating the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms.

CPM MLA from Ettumanoor moves a breach of privilege notice against BJP MP GVL Narasimha Rao, over his comments on the resolution passed against Citizenship Amendment Act by state assembly.

Pakistan: A delegation of Muslim leaders visited Nankana Sahib today and interacted with the members of Sikh community there, condemning yesterday's mob attack on Nankana Sahib. Pro-Khalistani leader Gopal Chawla (in purple turban in pics) was also seen with the delegation.

P Chidambaram said: "The content of NPR we did and what they're doing are different. We asked about 15 fields. They added 6 fields about your last place of residence, place of birth of your father and mother, your driver’s licence number,voter ID&Aadhar. Why're they asking these things?"

"Who should be Congress party’s president? It is for Congress workers to decide, not for outsiders or the media to decide. We elect a Congress President who is acceptable to our workers. It is purely internal exercise," he added. 

OP Mishra, Joint CP, Economic Offence Wing,Delhi Police: 13 FIRs lodged by EOW against builders over charges of cheating home buyers under the garb of various schemes not approved by Govt. A Special Investigation Team has been constituted&further investigation is in progress.

Jamia Millia Islamia university is scheduled to open on 6th January, 2020 after winter vacation.The remaining odd-semester exams shall start from 9th January, 2020 (mostly Post Graduate courses). Most of the exams of Under Graduate courses shall start from 16th January, 2020.

Citing the case of deaths of over 100 infants in a government-run hospital in Kota, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati on Saturday warned the Uttar Pradesh government and said appropriate steps should be taken to maintain the hospitals in the state.

According to Pakistan media reports, Pakistan is unlikely to allow Sikhs to take out 'Nagar Kirtan' today claiming there is tension still brewing in the area.

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal urged people not to vote those who create divisions among Hindus and Muslims.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said the attack on Nankana Sahab in Pakistan is reprehensible and must be condemned unequivocally.

Taking it to Twitter, he wrote, "Bigotry is a dangerous, age-old poison that knows no borders. Love + Mutual Respect + Understanding is its only known antidote."

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday reached Muzaffarnagar to meet CAA violence victim Noora's family. On December 20, a violent protest broke out between police and the agitating crowd against Citizenship Bill.

Petrol and diesel prices continued their upward trend on Saturday as per the daily pricing system because of the rise in crude oil prices in the international market. In Delhi, the price of petrol increased to Rs 75.45 per litre. 

Shiv Sena's lone Muslim legislator Abdul Sattar on Saturday resigned from Maharashtra government.

A Central government team arrives at Kota's JK Lon Hospital to probe recent infant deaths.

Lok Sabha Speaker and MP from Kota, Om Birla, meets the family members of one of the infants who died in JK Lon Hospital. Infant death toll in the hospital has risen to 107.

Former Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker and AIADMK leader PH Pandian passed away today, after prolonged illness.

Lashkar-e-Toiba terrorist Nisar Dar who was arrested by security forces last night. He had earlier escaped from an encounter in Kullan Ganderbal in which one Pakistani terrorist was killed. 

Infant death toll in Kota's JK Lon Hospital rises to 107

MoS Home Nityanand Rai said, "Most of the persecuted refugees are OBCs (other backward class) and Dalits. If anyone opposes the Citizenship Amendment Act, declare the person anti-Dalit and anti-poor."

Union Minister Jitendra Singh in Jammu said, "The CAA is applicable across the country including in J&K. By implication what will happen here is that the next move will be in relation to the Rohingyas. Unko jana hi hoga, details being worked out. This act doesn't give them leverage."

Four flights diverted and ten delayed due to poor visibility at Chennai airport

Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy chaired a Cabinet meeting at the Legislative Assembly in which a decision regarding the government providing welfare for non-government workers was taken.

 Fog cover around India Gate, air quality in 'poor' category in Delhi on Saturday.

5 people arrested in possession of fake currency notes with face value of Rs 1,23,400 in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam district. Further investigation underway.

Gold worth Rs 18 lakhs seized by Customs at Chennai Airport, on Thursday. Further investigation underway.

19 trains running late due to low visibility in the Northern Railway region.