Breaking news on January 5

Bharatiya Janata Party: Strongly condemn violence on JNU campus.This is desperate attempt by forces of anarchy,who are determined to use students as cannon fodder,create unrest to shore up their shrinking political footprint. Universities should remain places of learning and education.

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi reached the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) to meet those injured in violence on the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) campus.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tweets, "...I unequivocally condemn the events of today. This govt, regardless of what has been said the past few weeks, wants universities to be safe spaces for all students".

AIIMS Trauma Centre official: 18 people from Jawaharlal Nehru University (#JNU) have come to AIIMS Trauma Centre with complaints of bleeding in the head, abrasions among others. Investigations are underway.

JNUTA is alleging that they are not being allowed to talk to the media personnel.

Salman Kurshid said: "Outsiders attacked students in JNU."

Yogendra Yadav said: "The police officer dragged me away." 

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said: "The violence in JNU is a reflection of fear."

The Home Ministry has been apprised of JNU situation by Delhi Police.

Swaraj India president Yogendra Yadav said: "I was attacked by some goons."

To control and tackle the situation, the Delhi Police has sealed the JNU campus. 

Amid the attacks on students and teachers, massive police presence at JNU campus.

Lieutenant Governor said: "The situation of JNU being closely monitored."

Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal said: "I am so shocked to know about the violence at JNU. Students attacked brutally. Police should immediately stop violence and restore peace. How will the country progress if our students will not be safe inside university campus?"

"Spoke to Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor and urged him to direct police to restore order. He has assured that he is closely monitoring the situation and taking all necessary steps," he added. 

Tension was on between two groups for two days. On request of Jawaharlal Nehru University Administration police has entered the campus today. 

CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury said: "There is clear involvement of ABVP goons. This is a targetted attack."

Students and teachers attacked by ABVP members are being taken to AIIMS for treatment. 

7 ambulances sent to JNU to provide help for injured students and professors. 

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has urged the central government to take urgent steps to ensure the safety and security of the 10 million Indians in the Gulf region.

There has been major violence on campus. Students and teachers too have not been spared, A JNU teacher told Indiatvnews.com 

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot said: "The real issue is economy, GDP growth rate is coming down, inflation has increased and petrol and diesel prices have also increased. Modi ji and Amit Shah ji should give answers, but instead of that they are talking about NRC, NPR, and CAA, to divert attention."

A house has collapsed in Gandhi Nagar area. Four fire tenders have been rushed to the spot. More details awaited. Two people have been injured after a house collapsed in Gandhi Nagar area, today. Four fire tenders at the spot.

According to Iranian media, the US is withdrawing forces from the middle-east region. 

Amid tensions with US, Iran promises to finalise new retreat from Nuke deal later on Sunday. 

Rajasthan Health Minister Raghu Sharma on Kota infant deaths said: "Each person should be held accountable. I request them (BJP) to not do politics over it. Around 2 lakh doctors are needed for children in the country."

Home Minister Amit Shah arrives in Lajpat Nagar as a part of BJP's door to door campaign to create awareness on Citizenship Amendment Act.

Bihar Governor has ordered to hold population census and update the National Population Register (NPR) in the state under 2021 census from May 15 to 28 June, 2020.

Union Petroleum Min Dharmendra Pradhan said: "Tension in oil producing areas in the world impacts India. We're working towards increasing oil production in the country and finding alternate energy solutions.There is no need to worry as situation is peaceful in Kuwait, UAE and Saudi Arabia."

Kamal Bahadur Singh, last Maharaja of erstwhile Dumraon Raj and former Member of Parliament, passed away today, in Buxar.

A Sikh youth has been killed by an unidentified person in Peshawar. The body was found in the area of Chamkani police station, today.

Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad during an awareness campaign on Citizenship Amendement Act, met the daughter of a Pakistani Hindu refugee woman, today. The woman has named her daughter 'Nagarikta'.

CBI has registered another case in the coal block allocation scam during the period between 1993 and 2005. The case has been registered against M/S Nippon Denro Ispat Ltd and unknown public servants.

Three people, including a mother-daughter duo, were killed on Sunday after being hit by a train at the Dildar Nagar railway station here, police said.

Priyamwada Pandey (32), her daughter Archita (7) and another person, identified only as Ajit (25), were crossing the railway line at the station when they were hit by the Sampoorna Kranti Express, they said.

The bodies have been sent for post-mortem examination and a probe was launched, they added.

More than 400 people have been rescued by Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel on Suakholi-Mussoorie road in Uttarakhand. Road clearance and rescue operations underway.

A tourist bus caught fire after hitting a parked lorry in Ranastalam Mandal of Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh. Six people have been injured in the incident. Fire has been brought under control.

Karnataka Congress leader DK Shivakumar meets former Chief Minister and party leader Siddaramaiah in Bengaluru.

Kerala's Maradu Flat Demolition Case: Explosive Controller says, 'The process of filling explosives at Holy Faith H2O apartment complex in Maradu has completed and the blasting point has been finalized.'

Pavan K Varma, JD(U) in a letter to Bihar CM Nitish Kumar wrote, "CAA-NRC combine is a direct attempt to divide Hindus and Muslims, and create social instability. I request you to take a stand against CAA-NPR-NRC scheme and reject its nefarious agenda to divide India."

JK lone hospital of Rajasthan's Kota sacks infant disease department head.

Five members of a family murdered in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The investigation is underway. 

Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa meets and interacts with people in Bengaluru, as part of BJP's door-to-door campaign on Citizenship Amendment Act. He said, "Congress is creating confusion among Muslim community. I am telling you that not even a single Muslim will be affected because of CAA."

DMK President MK Stalin today unveiled a statue of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi at Saidapet in Chennai.

A 9-year-old boy was abducted and stoned to death in Manesar. Police told ANI, "we have recovered CCTV footage. Efforts are on to nab the accused. We are investigating the matter."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted Murli Manohar Joshi on his 86th birthday, saying the BJP veteran has been unwavering when it comes to safeguarding national interests and furthering national progress.

Joshi, a former Union minister and a veteran parliamentarian, was born on this day in 1934 in Nainital, now in Uttarakhand.

"Joshi ji has made an indelible contribution to our country during his long years in politics, Parliament and as a Minister. He is unwavering when it comes to safeguarding national interests and furthering national progress," the prime minister wrote on Twitter.

Modi said he is fortunate to have got the opportunity to work with Joshi for many years.

"Like me, several karyakartas (workers) learnt so much from him. His role in strengthening the party is extremely valuable," Modi said.

He prayed for Joshi's long and healthy life.

A 25-year-old man has been shot dead by unidentified miscreants in the Kitas village here, police said on Sunday.

The incident took place in the Ratenpuri police station area on Saturday, they said.

The victim, identified only by his first name, Rajiv, used to work at a farm here, the police said, adding that an investigation in the matter was underway.

In a separate incident, the body of a guard of Sahara City Home was found on the complex premises in Begarazpur village under the Mansurpur police station limits on Saturday, they said.

The victim was identified as Maksood (60) and the body has been sent for an autopsy, officials said.

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi said, "A decision has been taken to update the National Population Register (NPR) in 2020. Regarding this process, collection of data will be carried out from 15 to 28 May in Bihar."

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has approved the allocation of portfolios as proposed by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray.

Two Maharashtra fisheries department officials were arrested on Saturday for allegedly demanding and accepting bribe from a boat owner, said an Anti Corruption Bureau official.

Assistant Commissioner Pradeep Laxman Vats (53) and Permit Officer Shivraj Chavan (31), both posted in Malvan in Sindhudurg, had demanded Rs 5 lakh from a boat owner indulging in fishing using lead weights, said an official.

"The two officials agreed on a sum of Rs 3 lakh after negotiations. The boat owner approached ACB and a trap was laid at the Fisheries department office today. Chavan was held while taking Rs 2 lakh. Vats was arrested soon after," said ACB Superintendent of Police Mahesh Patil.

A 30-year-old man was arrested on Saturday in Ulhasnagar in Thane for allegedly killing his friend after a quarrel while having liquor, police said.

Kishan Swamy hacked to death his friend Sagar Wasvani at 3am after a drunken brawl and then surrendered at Central police station, an official said.

"He has been charged with murder," he said. 

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday holds 'janta darbar' in Gorakhpur.

US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo on Sunday spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the importance of "countering Iran's malign influence and threats to the region."

"Israeli PM Netanyahu and I just spoke and underscored the importance of countering Iran's malign influence and threats to the region. I am always grateful for Israel's steadfast support in defeating terrorism. The bond between Israel and the United States is unbreakable," Michael Pompeo wrote on Twitter.