Breaking News, January 17 | Highlights

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri participated in a session on Green Hydrogen, on the sidelines of World Economic Forum. | Watch

In response to media queries regarding Iran’s air strikes in Pakistan, MEA Official Spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal says, "This is a matter between Iran and Pakistan. Insofar as India is concerned, we have an uncompromising position of zero tolerance towards terrorism. We understand actions that countries take in their self defense."

Kate, the Princess of Wales, has been admitted to a London hospital for up to two weeks following abdominal surgery, AP reported.

Calcutta High Court has constituted an SIT to probe Sandeshkhali attack on Enforcement Directorate officials.

State Police and CBI are part of the SIT.

One SP rank IPS officer, One SP rank CBI officer to head the team. 

WATCH | A laser show was displayed at Suryakund in Ayodhya, ahead of Ram Mandir's 'Pran Pratishtha' day on January 22.

On his devotional song, 'Ayodhya Ke Shree Ram', BJP MP and singer-actor Ravi Kishan says, "This is a beautiful moment... We will attain 'jeevit moksha' on January 22. I don't think there has been a bigger occasion than this in my lifetime. This is going to be the biggest celebration of the entire world..."

Ramlalla's representative idol was carried across Ram Temple premises in Ayodhya on Wednesday. See photos.

On preparations in the final stages for Ayodhya Ram Temple 'Pran Pratishtha', Divisional Commissioner Gaurav Dayal says, "All preparations are done, we are just finalising the seating plan for the ceremony inside the temple. The total number of invitees is around 7500, and we are deciding who will sit where. VIPs will be taken inside the venue using vehicles."

On the occasion of 'Pran Pratishtha' of Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the railway stations across the country will have decorative lighting and flowers, sources said.

Kerala: Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends Shaktikendra in-charge Sammelan, in Ernakulam.

Agartala: Tripura CM Manik Saha attended the police week parade today.

Bombay High Court issues notice to Shiv Sena UBT on the petition filed by Shiv Sena (Shinde) chief whip Bharat Gogawale challenging the Speaker's order to not disqualify 14 Shiv Sena (UBT) MLAs.

Kerala: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates projects worth more than Rs 4,000 crores in Kochi.

Enforcement Directorate is questioning former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda in connection with a money laundering case.

RJD chief Lalu Yadav said, "I will not go to Ayodhya to attend the pran pratishtha ceremony of the Ram Temple".

BJP National President JP Nadda offers prayers at Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib on the birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh.

Nagaland: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi meets bikers during Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Mokokchung.

PM Modi attends a cultural programme - 'Malayalam Ramayan' - at Ramaswami Temple in Triprayar in Kerala's Thrissur district.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Thriprayar Shree Ramaswamy Temple in Thrissur district to offer prayers.

Punjab: 3 dead and 10 injured after a collision between a bus and a truck in Hoshiarpur's Mukerian.

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi Offer Prayers in Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, in Tiruchirappalli.

Delhi: Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurates the first Air India Express flight between Bengaluru and Ayodhya.

Punjab: Dense fog in Amritsar results in minimal visibility.

Delhi: Union Minister Anurag Thakur and Delhi BJP president Virendraa Sachdeva participate in a cleanliness drive at Valmiki Temple.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi performs pooja and darshan at Guruvayur Temple in Guruvayur, Kerala.

An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.5 on the Richter Scale hit Darrang, Assam today at 7.54 am, as per National Centre for Seismology.

Tamil Nadu: World-renowned Alanganallur Jallikattu festival begins in Madurai.

Delhi: Several flight operations delayed at IGI airport due to low visibility amid fog.

Delhi: Republic Day parade rehearsal underway at Kartavya Path.

Tamil Nadu Sports Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin flags off the bull-taming sport Jallikattu.

Pakistan condemns unprovoked violation of its airspace by Iran.

Iran says it has launched attacks on what it calls militant bases in Pakistan, reports AP.

 People take shelter in night shelter homes as the coldwave continues in the national capital.

Tamil Nadu: 18 Ramanathapuram fishermen with two boats arrested by Sri Lankan Navy for crossing the border, said Indian Coast Guard.

Delhi: Passengers await the movement of their scheduled trains as several trains get delayed and a few get cancelled due to fog.