News Now | PM Modi inaugurates development projects in Trichy; Transport strike nears its endGood evening, readers! The newsmaker today is PM Narendra Modi inaugurated, laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth more than Rs 20,000 crore in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. In international news, a plane burst into flames on the runway of Tokyo's Haneda airport with reports saying it hit another aircraft after landing. Passengers are reported to be safe. Track all the latest news and updates only with DH!
Rehearsals for the 26th January Republic Day parade underway at Delhi's Kartavya Path
After the disaster (floods), tourists have started turning towards Himachal once again: CM Sukhu
PM Modi wishes ISRO scientists on the successful launch of XPoSat satellite
26 trains running late in Delhi area due to fog: Indian Railways
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The selection of the idol for the Prana Pratishtapana of Lord Rama in Ayodhya has been finalized
Mysuru, Karnataka: On the selection of idols carved by sculptor Arun Yogiraj for installation in Ayodhya's Ram Temple, Yogiraj's mother Saraswathi says, "It is the happiest moment for us, I wanted to see him crafting the sculpture, but he said he would take me on the last day, I will go on the day of the installation."
At least six people have been reported dead in Ishikawa Prefecture on the Sea of Japan after a magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck the region on Monday, reports Japan's NHK News
Israel's Supreme Court strikes down Netanyahu govt's judicial overhaul law
Odisha: CM Naveen Patnaik lays foundation stone for Bhubaneswar Metro Rail project
People take shelter in night shelter homes as the coldwave intensifies in the National Capital
3-year-old girl, who was rescued from borewell in Gujarat's Dwarka, dies
Pak human rights body voices concern about lack of level playing field in Feb 8 elections
The New Terminal Building at Tiruchirappalli International Airport to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra today
Preparations underway for the inauguration of the new terminal building at Tiruchirappalli airport by PM Modi today
Chandrachud trashes allegations against collegium system, refuses to respond to criticism over Art 370 verdict
Delhi lifts restrictions on BS-III petrol, BS-IV diesel four-wheelers
Truckers' stir: Maharashtra govt asks police to intervene for smooth fuel movement
Assam CM flags off 200 electric buses
Electric Buses
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Jaipur witnesses dense fog affecting visibility in the region
Certain forces trying to divide tribal community: Jharkhand CM
Long queues at petrol pumps in Nagpur as Transport Association, drivers protest against new law on hit and run cases
Long queues at petrol pumps in Dharamshala as Transport Association, drivers protest against new law on hit and run cases
Chhattisgarh: A man allegedly murdered his wife and three children in Bilaspur district of Chhattisgarh over suspicion of infidelity: Bilaspur SP Santosh Singh
Widespread devastation in Kanazawa and Ishikawa prefecture in the aftermath of powerful earthquakes that struck Japan yesterday
J&K's Srinagar recorded minus 4.8 degrees Celsius last night
Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh wrote a letter to the Election Commission of India on 30th December seeking an appointment to meet the delegation of India Bloc leaders to discuss the issue of VVPAT.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin reaches Tiruchirappalli ahead of the new airport terminus building inauguration by PM Modi
PM Modi arrives at Tiruchirappalli to inaugurate multiple development projects worth more than Rs 19,850 crores
He was received by Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi, Chief Minister MK Stalin and MoS L Murugan
PM Modi condoles death of Padma Bhushan awardee Professor Ved Prakash Nanda
PM Modi interacts with students ahead of addressing the 38th Convocation Ceremony of Bharathidasan University in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
PIL filed in Supreme Court seeking direction to the Union of India to implement an independent and transparent system of selection constituting a neutral and independent selection committee for appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) & other Election Commissioners (ECs).
PIL seeks direction to set aside the Gazette notification issued by the Centre on December 28, 2023, for the appointment of CEC and ECs.
Senior police officer Sanjay Kundu moves SC challenging his removal as Himachal Pradesh DGP following HC order
SC agrees to hear plea of Sanjay Kundu on Wednesday against his removal as Himachal Police chief
PM Narendra Modi attends the 38th Convocation Ceremony of Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli.
The death toll in a series of powerful earthquakes in Japan has risen to 30, local officials say, reports AP
PM Narendra Modi felicitates gold medal winners at 38th Convocation Ceremony of Bharathidasan University in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu.
Being here at the 38th Convocation Ceremony of Bharathidasan University is special for me as this is my first public interaction in 2024: PM
EAM Jaishankar on India-Canada ties & Khalistani issue
What Pakistan was trying to do, not now but over multiple decades, was really to use cross-border terrorism to bring India to the table: EAM Jaishankar
When we say 'Vishwamitra',.. one example of that is the G20: S Jaishankar
If India has become 'Vishwamitra' or if we are imposing our views on the world, EAM Dr S Jaishankar says, ".... We are seen as more relevant, more visible, and we are seen as influencing many more outcomes. Many more leaders want to come to India. One of my big challenges as a foreign minister is to explain why the Prime Minister cannot visit every country in the world every year. Everybody wants him to come."
EAM Dr S Jaishankar on Nehru Vs Sardar Patel’s “attitude” on China and what policy the Modi govt follows
EAM Dr S Jaishankar on foreign media’s reportage of India
Jaishankar on Western media's reaction to his visit to Russia
Jaishankar speaks on the last 10 years of India's foreign policy and challenges faced
EAM on the debate surrounding the term 'Bharat'
Youth means energy. It means the ability to work with speed, skill, and scale: PM Modi at the 38th Convocation Ceremony of Bharathidasan University
Tamil Nadu: At the 38th Convocation Ceremony of Bharathidasan University, PM Narendra Modi says, "The science you learn can help a farmer in your village, the technology you learn can help solve complex problems. The business management you learn can help run businesses and ensure income growth for others. The economics you learn can help reduce poverty...In a way, every graduate here can help contribute to creating a developed India by 2047..."
In many ways, due to the local and global factors, this is the best time to be young in India: PM Modi
Our innovators took the number of patents from around 4,000 in 2014 to almost 50,000 now: PM Modi at Tiruchirapplli varsity convocation
Our Humanity scholars are showcasing the India story to the world like never before: PM Modi at TN university convocation
Our musicians and artists are continuously bringing international awards to our country: PM Modi at Tiruchirappalli event
Our innovators took the number of patents from around 4,000 in 2014 to almost 50,000 now: PM Modi at Tiruchirappalli varsity convocation
Parliament security breach accused Lalit Jha and Mahesh Kumawat produced before Patiala House Court in Delhi.
Karti Chidambaram appears before ED again in Chinese visa money laundering case
BJP national president JP Nadda expresses condolences on the demise of BJP leader Hridaynath Singh.
EAM Dr S Jaishankar answers if he has written the book 'Why Bharat Matters', as an academician, diplomat or a politician
EAM on PM Modi's 'chemistry' & 'credibility' with world leaders
PM Narendra Modi to shortly inaugurate the new terminal building at Tiruchirappalli International Airport
PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate, dedicate the nation and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth more than Rs 20,000 crore in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
PM Narendra Modi being felicitated by Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin during the public programme in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
At least 10 people wounded in Russia's missile attack on Kyiv: Mayor
At least 10 people were wounded in a Russian missile attack on Kyiv, the mayor of the Ukrainian capital, Vitali Klitschko, said on the Telegram messaging app. (Reuters)
Tiruchirappalli is not only known for its landmarks but also for the great scholars and leaders: Scindia
Gujarat: The economic powerhouse reshaping India's growth trajectory
Everyone who wears a 'Hawai Chappal' must also travel in a 'Hawai jahaaj' that is the PM's aspiration for the people of our country: Scindia
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin addresses an event in Tiruchirappalli
PM Narendra Modi lays foundation stone and inaugurates several development works worth Rs 20,140 crore in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public meeting in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
It is a privilege that my first public programme in 2024 is happening in Tamil Nadu:
On BJP MLA Yashpal Suvarna's letter to declare a holiday on January 22nd, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah says "I am not aware of the BJP's demand for government holiday for the inauguration of Ram Mandir. I don't know about the leave, the central government is doing a program, let them give leave..."
PM Modi speaks on Tamil Nadu floods, says central government stands with the people of Tamil Nadu in this time of crisis
PM Modi praises DMDK's late leader Vijayakanth as captain, says he always placed national interest above everything
India is proud of the vibrant culture and heritage of Tamil Nadu: PM in Trichy
PM Modi touts India's economic prowess, TN's role in India's growth
Modi highlights infra development along TN coasts, says fishermen benefitted
We have given Tamil Nadu 2.5 times more amount than that was given from 2004-2014: PM Modi
When Tamil Nadu will progress rapidly, the country will also progress rapidly: PM Modi
Death toll from Japanese quakes rises to 48, government officials say, reports AP
We are countering them (militants), a search operation is widely going on, and reinforcements have also been sent: N Biren Singh
Transport drivers protest in Jammu over changes in hit-and-run case punishment introduced in Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.
MoHFW crosses the One crore milestone in Sickle cell screening under the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission: Union Health Ministry
Speaker of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly Vasudev Devnani called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan
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Executive Member of the Punjab Petrol Pumps Dealer Association, Ashwinder Mongia, over the fuel shortage due to truck drivers' protest
Hundreds of candidates, who claimed to have cleared Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) in 2014, stage protest in Kolkata, demanding that they be given immediate job appointment letters.
BJP workers in Kolkata distribute invitations for the idol consecration ceremony of Ram Temple in Ayodhya, scheduled to be held on January 22.
Japanese TV reports a plane has caught fire on the runway of Tokyo's Haneda airport, reports AP
Rescue operations going on
Officials are extinguishing the flames of the Japan Airlines aircraft, which caught fire at Tokyo's Haneda Airport, reports Japan's NHK news.
Congress strategy meeting
Congress Party has called a meeting of General Secretaries and State Incharges at 11 am on Wednesday (January 3) at the AICC headquarters for the preparation of 'Bharat Nyay Yatra'. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge will preside over the meeting.
Indian embassy in Japan expresses solidarity
Transport strike into day 2
On the transport strike, Chairman Core Committee, All India Motor Transport Congress Bal Malkit Singh says, "There is a spontaneous reaction in the country to the hit-and-run law. We've never seen such kind of a protest...Drivers are burning their licenses and papers. The situation is very serious. We are trying to defuse the fire and appeal the same to the government. We also appeal to the drivers to be patient & will take their concerns to the government..."
PM Modi in Lakshadweep
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public meeting in Agatti, Lakshadweep.
Over 1 cr people screened for sickle cell disease under national mission
More than one crore people have been screened for sickle cell disease under the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission since its launch by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in July last year, an official said on Tuesday.
Truckers call off strike in Maharashtra
Truck drivers protesting against a provision in the new penal law on hit-and-run road accidents, called off their strike in Nashik district of Maharashtra after the local authorities assured to look into their demands.
Three killed in AP
Three people dead and five were injured after a car lost control, hit the divider and collided with another car which was coming from the opposite direction, near Bandapuram flyover in in Devarapalli Mandal in Andhra Pradesh.
End in sight for transport strike
The Government and the transporters have agreed that transport workers will resume their work immediately, they appeal to truck drivers to resume work.