News Flash: Kejriwal should apologise to Arun Jaitley: BJP on DDCA row

New Delhi, Dec 27:Get all the latest national and international news updates of Sunday, Dec 27, here:

5.00 pm: I am very sure ISIS cant ever strengthen a hold in India, I hold our cultural and traditional values responsible for this: HM Rajnath Singh.

4:35 pm: Three Member report on DDCA did not mention Jaitley ji's name: MJ Akbar, BJP.

Manish (Tewari) is a friend, over tea I shall explain to him how one receives Nobel Peace Prize: MJ Akbar, BJP pic.twitter.com/gFD64mxg0p

— ANI (@ANI_news) December 27, 2015

4:20 pm: Kejriwal should apologise to Arun Jaitley ji, also go to the court and admit to defamation: MJ Akbar, BJP.

4:05 pm: Except for those who are not inclined to give PM credit for it, everybody has welcomed it: Jitendra Singh,MoS(PMO) on PM Modi's Lahore visit

3:46 pm: 'Akhand Bharat' statement by Ram Madhav is highly provocative and deplorable: D Raja, CPI

3.25 pm: ICC provisionally suspends Pakistan leg spinner Yasir Shah after testing positive for banned substance.

Pending the outcome of the disciplinary process, Yasir has been provisionally suspended.

— ANI (@ANI_news) December 27, 2015

3.20 pm: PM Narendra Modi is repeating many things in Mann Ki Baat and issues are not of national important: Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress.

We are expecting 14-15 candidates to win out of 20 we are contesting:Mallikarjun Kharge,Cong on K'taka MLC elections pic.twitter.com/UBM9ez9yaN

— ANI (@ANI_news) December 27, 2015

3.10 pm: Communal forces are making full effort to spread poison in the country so one brother fights with another: Sitaram Yechuri, CPI(M).

3.00 pm: Remove Trinamool Congress to save Bengal. Remove Narendra Modi to save India: Sitaram Yechuri, CPI-M.

Remove Trinamool Congress to save Bengal. Remove Narendra Modi to save India: Sitaram Yechuri, CPI (M) pic.twitter.com/OOzXwiBZVi

— ANI (@ANI_news) December 27, 2015

2:45 pm: Global situation is adverse but India is trying to grow at a fast pace, we need more business leaders: Arun Jaitley.

2:40 pm: There was an unfortunate fire accident at the Ayutha Chandi Yagam. No casualties or injuries: KT Rao, Telangana Minister.

The last leg of ceremony will be completed soon: KT Rao, Telangana Minister.

— ANI (@ANI_news) December 27, 2015

2:27 pm: Akand Bharat is a sentiment, not a geographical boundary: Shaina NC on Ram Madhav's comment

1:56 pm: Fire breaks out at the pandal of ‘Ayutha Chandi Maha Yagnam' in Medak (Telangana). More details awaited.

1:28 pm: Structural reforms including GST, rationalising direct taxes and ease of doing business among top priorities for New Year: Arun Jaitley

12.20 pm: Misuse of All India Radio needs to stop, there is nothing in Prasar Bharati Act that allows PM to abuse AIR and Doordarshan: Manish Tewari.

12:10 pm: PM must tell the nation what transpired between PM Modi and Nawaz Sharif: Manish Tewari, Congress.

Lagta hai PM Modi ko Nobel Peace Prize ka machharr kaat gaya hai, Nawaz Sharif ji ko to kaata hi hua thaa: Manish Tewari

— ANI (@ANI_news) December 27, 2015

11:40 am: Madhesi leader Rajendra Mahato injured in clash with Nepal Police in a protest near India-Nepal border last evening.

11:20 am: Before 26th January, how about you all share with me creative work, writings on 'duties'. Share them on MyGov: PM Modi.

11:18 am: Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme" has received place in Guinness Book of World Records, it has been successfully implemented: PM Modi.

11:16 am: I have thought about how people we call "viklaang" have an extra power with which they live their lives & inspire us: PM.

Instead of the word "viklaang" cant we all refer to these people as "divyaang"? As these people are gifted with an extra power: Narendra Modi.

11:15 am: On 12th Jan we will mark the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. Since 1995 National Youth Festival begins on that day. This time the festival will be held in Chhattisgarh. The festival will be a mini-India with youth from all over joining: PM.

11:14 am: Through this program, Universities & youth will be connected-all NITs, IITs, IIMs, Universities will be connected:PM Modi.

11:12 am: On 16th Jan GoI will launch the action plan for "Start Up India, Stand Up India" , says PM.

11:11 am: Through 'Narendra Modi Mobile App' we can connect with each other. People tell me a lot of positive things that happen: PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat.

11:10 am: Since we began efforts to electrify villages of the nation, we are seeing the enthusiasm in the villages being electrified: PM.

11:08 am: We should all aim to promote good ideas, thoughts and ethics throughout people: PM.

11:07 am: When we hear about electricity reaching a new village, it makes us very happy and satisfied: PM Modi.

11:05 am: There is a need to pay attention to cleanliness in our tourist destinations. We believe in "Atithi Devo Bhava", we clean our house when guests come over. Then why wont we clean our tourist destinations: PM Modi.

11:04 am: I want to wish everyone a very happy and prosperous New Year: PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat.

11:02 am: India is so diverse, there are so many festivals. Christmas just passed us by and now preparations are on for the New Year: PM.

11:00 am: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation on the radio through Mann Ki Baat.

10:30 am: Situation tense in the area after unidentified men open fire at a clinic in Bihar's Sitamarhi, police investigating matter.

10:22 am: Darbhanga Engineers death case: Bahera Police Station SHO Ramashankar Singh suspended.

10:20 am: Telangana Legislative Council polls for six seats underway.

10:17 am: As Salman Khan turns 50, fan from Vadodara dedicates 50 sketches/paintings, says "working on these since 6 months".

If PM is using the public broadcaster then this should be extended to the Opposition as well: Manish Tewari pic.twitter.com/yoHcW5lOBa

— ANI (@ANI_news) December 27, 2015

10:15 am: Salman Khan turns 50, fans throng his residence in Mumbai.

10.13 am: DTC bus driver 'bites off' man's finger in brawl.

9.36 am: Pakistan Army Chief General Raheel Sharif would visit Kabul on Sunday.

9.25 am: Foreign hand trying to stall India's atomic programme: Atomic Energy Commission chief Sekhar Basu

8.45 am: Madhesi leader Rajendra Mahato injured in clashes with Nepal cops, reports

8.36 am: One dead, 17 still trapped in China mine collapse

8.25 am: US President Barack Obama to deliver his last State of the Union on Jan 12

8.20 am: Czech president creates controversy, calls refugee influx 'organised invasion'

8.13 am: Ram Madhav says India, Pak, Bangladesh will reunite one day; 'Akhand Bharat' remark not linked to Modi's Lahore visit.