News Flash: 8 Maoists arrested in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district

New Delhi, Dec 28:Get all the latest national and international news updates of Monday, Dec 28, here:

9:45 pm: Saudi Arabia to raise petrol prices by up to 40%: AFP.

9:30 pm: Businessman shot dead by unidentified men in Ahiyapur, Bazar Samiti (Muzaffarpur,Bihar).

9:15 pm: 8 Maoists arrested in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district.

9:07 pm: Four more persons arrested in connection with Darbhanga (Bihar) Engineers' death case.

9:00 pm: Three armed motorbike-borne criminals robbed a businessman in Bihar's Katihar, stole cash worth Rs 10 lakh this afternoon.

8:45 pm: The number of lawmakers is also supposed to increase in a few year: LS Speaker on her proposal of new Parliament building.

8:30 pm: To make Parliament paperless, some changes need to be made. Parliament House has become a heritage building so we cannot make changes in it to bring new technologies: Sumitra Mahajan, LS Speaker on her proposal of new building.

8:15 pm: Aviation policy has reached the final stages,I think we have to do one or two more sittings-Civil Aviation Minister P Ashok Gajapathi Raju.

7.44 pm: Maoist leader Nagesh killed in an encounter with security forces at Andhra Pradesh-Chhattisgarh border near Konta.

7.25 pm: I appeal to people of Delhi to follow Odd Even Formula in interest of environment: BS Bassi, Commissioner of Police

7.10 pm: Pak national Abdul Rehman repatriated at Chakan-da-Bagh crossing on the Line of Control in Poonch District today: Defence PRO.

India Army in a humanitarian gesture informed Pakistan about his details. After confirmation by Pakistan Govt,he was repatriated-Defence PRO

— ANI (@ANI_news) December 28, 2015

6.50 pm: MHA sends general advisory to all states ahead of new year cautioning state police to be vigilant.

6.35 pm: JKLF chief Yasin Malik booked for attempted murder of policemen.

6.00 pm: Journalists protest in Chennai against DMDK chief Vijayakanth after he spit on media persons.

5.55 pm: Studio in Kannur set on fire over allegedly controversial remarks of the owner P Rafeeque on Purdah system.

5.45 pm: All three accused detained by police in connection with kidnapping of a girl in Gurgaon.

5.35 pm: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Dr. Ali Tayyebnia, Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance of Iran.

Had comprehensive discussions with Dr. Ali Tayyebnia, Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance of Iran. pic.twitter.com/ozo9kjJi9A

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 28, 2015

5.20 pm: Jandhan Yojna has been a revolutionary scheme. Almost 20 crore accounts opened: Smriti Irani in Nalbari(Assam).

5.11 pm: At this stage, it would be wrong to reveal more details(of kidnapping): Gurgaon Police Commissioner.

5.05 pm: The girl is now safely at her home, three accused have been identified,will be arrested soon-Gurgaon Police Commissioner Navdeep Virk.

The culprits and the victim girl knew each other-Gurgaon Police Commissioner Navdeep Virk pic.twitter.com/4VaKmWUFJ3

— ANI (@ANI_news) December 28, 2015

5.00 pm: The UP Govt said this from the start this wasn't an accident as BJP leaders said: Gaurav Bhatia, SP, on Dadri lynching.

4.53 pm: Girl kidnapped from outside a college in Gurgaon has been freed, she is safe. More details later: Gurgaon Police Commissioner.

4.45 pm: Fire broke out in Shirdi-Kalka Express at Ambala station, earlier today. Fire later doused.

4.40 pm: There is no sign of law and order in Haryana, total failure: Bhupinder Hooda, former CM, on Gurgaon Kidnapping

4.35 pm: JNU students oppose invite to Ramdev Baba to speak at an event: CNN-IBN.

4.32 pm: Police have taken quick action after it came into their knowledge: Jawahar Yadav, OSD to Haryana CM

4.28 pm: We don't know yet if the girl is from this college or not: DSD College Principal, on Gurgaon kidnapping.

Even though no formal complaint has been received in matter so far, we've registered FIR of kidnapping,investigating matter: Gurgaon Police

— ANI (@ANI_news) December 28, 2015

4.20 pm: Iraqi military spokesman announces Ramadi city "fully liberated" from Islamic State militants: AP.

4.15 pm: Content editor of Mumbai 'Congress Darshan' journal Sudhir Joshi sacked.

4.05 pm: Volunteers will not be party workers, but civil defence people: Gopal Rai,Delhi Transport minister on Odd Even Formula

3.51 pm: Mulayam Singh Yadav suspends Bijnor SP MLA Ruchi Vira for anti-party activities.

3.45 pm: State Govt is capable enough to deal with any kind of situation: Jitendra Singh, MoS PMO on Asiya Andrabi's opposition to proposed New year celebrations.

Situation in Kashmir valley much more normal and peaceful as compared to the earlier years-Jitendra Singh, MoS PMO pic.twitter.com/o6xcwb7IJI

— ANI (@ANI_news) December 28, 2015

3.40 pm: This was obvious, some people purposely carried out this incident: Shivpal Yadav on Veterinary officer's report on Dadri lynching.

3.35 pm: Girl allegedly kidnapped in a car from outside a college in Gurgaon.

WATCH: Girl allegedly kidnapped in a car from outside a college in Gurgaon (CCTV visuals)https://t.co/aoMgzqBZmc

— ANI (@ANI_news) December 28, 2015

3.30 pm: We will announce by January 1, have found out some way-Prakash Javadekar, BJP on Jallikattu (bull taming sport).

3.20 pm: Congress has printed pages of history in their mouthpiece. Want to congratulate Sanjay Nirupam for revealing the truth: Prakash Javadekar,BJP.

The Congress belongs to only one family and there is no importance of voice of dissent: Prakash Javadekar pic.twitter.com/b2iVOVYvqQ

— ANI (@ANI_news) December 28, 2015

3.12 pm: Two persons have been killed in Malda, West Bengal in an explosion. Preliminary investigations suggest that they were preparing crude bombs.

2.51 pm: Bihar Govt orders ban on use of all kinds of siren to reduce noise pollution. Ambulance, fire vehicle, Governor and judges exempted.

2.49 pm: At least 14 killed in bomb blasts in Syria's Homs: State media.

2.10 pm: A mild tremor measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale rocked central Nepal today.

2.07 pm: Meat found at Dadri lynching victim's house was goat meat and not beef, chief veterinary officer's report

1.25 pm: China passes first-ever anti-domestic violence law.

1.02 pm: Sanjay Nirupam apologises for criticism of Nehru, Sonia in 'Congress Darshan'

12.55 pm: Japan to pay 1bn yen ($8.3m) compensation and apologise to South Korea WW2 'comfort women' to settle dispute.

12.41 pm: Germany recruits army of 8,500 language teachers for 200,000 refugee children.

12.22 pm: Congress marks its 131st Foundation Day.

12.21 pm: J&K govt to hoist state flag on buildings of constitutional authorities: HC

12.20 pm: Manish Sisodia: DDCA Probe Panel being headed by a credible lawyer Gopal Subramaniam. Why is anyone scared?

11.50 am: BJP General Secretay Ram Madhav expresses regret for his comments on AkhandBharat.

11.05 am: Deadly tornadoes leave devastation in their wake at Texas and Alabama.

11.04 am: 18-yr-old Chhangte creates history as India thump Nepal to storm into semis.

11.03 am: AAP government and Delhi police lock horns over EvenOddPlan as DCP Bassi warns party volunteers.

11.01 am: Ex-army jawan suspected ISI spy arrested from Rajasthan.

10.49 am: It didn't mention ANYONE's name n recommended Enquiry Commission to fix responsibility, which we have done now: Kejriwal.

10.48 am: No clean chit ever given by any Del govt probe. That report confirmed several instances of wrongdoings but did not fix responsibility: Arvind Kejriwal.

10.40 am: Mumbai Congress magazine blames Nehru for Kashmir problem.

10.39 am: BJP almost begging me for an apology. Sorry. I won't oblige them. Let Jaitley ji be cross-examined in defamation cases. Let truth prevail: Arvind Kejriwal.

10.35 am: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to visit T-Hub in Hyderabad today, will launch 4 new policies.

10.05 am: I did not raise the DDCA issue in Parliament on Congress president Sonia Gandhi's instructions, says Kirti Azad.

10.03 am: Main khiladi hoon, aur khel se bhrashtachar nikle, ush vishay ko leke aage badh raha hun: Kirti Azad

9.29 am: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday wished Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on his birthday.

9.25 am: OddEvenFormula is an extremely stupid idea.Without augmenting public infra you're going to throw entire city into chaos: Manish Tewari,Congress.

9.20 am: Blast heard at the east gate of Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul: Report

9.14 am: Six people detained in connection with murder of two engineers of road construction company in Bihar's Darbhanga: PTI

8.32 am: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's surprise visit to Pakistan can be hailed as successful only if the neighbouring country stops sponsoring terrorism, VHP leader Praveen Togadia said.

8.20 am: BJP demands apology from Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Arun Jaitley remarks.