News Flash: India records 7.3% growth in GDP in 2014-15: Finance Ministry

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9:15 pm: Iran to protest Saudi bombing of Yemen embassy to Security Council: Official (Source- AFP).

9:00 pm: Nasdaq falls 2 percent, Dow and S&P down 1 percent at market open:Reuters.

8:35 pm: Paris attacker was carrying emblem of Islamic State group: Prosecutor (Source- AFP).

8:20 pm: I am willing to talk to protesting students any time and listen to their grievances: Gajendra Chauhan, Chairman FTII.

7:58 pm: Britain summons North Korean ambassador over nuclear test: Foreign Office (Source- AFP).

7:51 pm: Secretary of DIPP Amitabh Kant to be the CEO of Niti Aayog after his retirement in February.

7:40 pm: Syria government agrees to allow aid into besieged city Madaya: UN (Source- AFP).

7.34 pm: RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav to file nomination for re-election as party president tomorrow at party headquarters in Patna.

7.30 pm: Pahlaj Nihalani told me if you want U/A there will be at least 50 cuts: Prakash Jha on certification of Jai Gangaajal.

7.25 pm: Mahbooba Mufti deserves to be the CM, our party (BJP) should not be having any problem: Choudhary Lal Singh, BJP.

7.15 pm: Senior bureaucrat Amitabh Kant to be CEO of Niti Aayog after his retirement in February-end.

7.10 pm: BSF launches internal enquiry on Pathankot attack, report to be submitted in 15 days.

7.00 pm: India records 7.3% growth in GDP in 2014-15, compared to 6.9% growth in 2013-14 & 5.1% in 2012-13: Finance Ministry

6.45 pm: French police officials: Man who threatened police with knife was wearing fake explosives vest: AP

6.40 pm: Fire breaks out in a fan manufacturing factory in Delhi's Naraina, 19 fire tenders at the spot.

6.35 pm: For the last two days security forces have been sanitizing the Pathankot airbase which is close to completion: Airforce official

6.30 pm: Terrorists entered country & even though there was intelligence report, Govt failed to prevent the attack: AK Antony

6.25 pm: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders meet J&K Governor NN Vohra to hand over a letter of support backing Mehbooba Mufti as the next CM

6.20 pm: India identified handlers operating from Pak; wants action against-Maulana Ashfaq Ahmad, Hafiz Abdul Shakur, Kasim Jaan, & MM Azhar: Sources

6.10 pm: Why is it always that ball is in Pakistan's court, sometimes it should also be in our court: Kapil Sibal, Congress

5.55 pm: Pathankot airbase terror plot was hatched in Markaz, Punjab (Pakistan): Sources

5.45 pm: Man shot outside police station in northern Paris: Police - AFP

5.30 pm: Ghulam Nabi Azad and Omar Abdullah pay their respects to Mufti Mohammad Sayeed at Sher-e-Kashmir stadium, Srinagar.

5.00 pm: BP Singh was elected as VP of the FTII society in the first meeting of newly constituted FTII Society in Pune chaired by Gajendra Chauhan.

4.45 pm: This immature handling of Pakistan has belittled the stature of the office that PM Modi holds: Kapil Sibal, Congress.

4.30 pm: CBI files chargesheet against Nagpur based private firm & its two then Directors and two then EDs of UCO Bank and 9 other officials of UCO Bank including then GM,then DGM & then AGM for causing an alleged loss of Rs.36 crore (approx) to UCO Bank.

4.00 pm: EAM Sushma Swaraj will visit Israel and Palestine shortly: MEA

3.27 pm: At least 15 dead in bomb attack on Libya police school, says news agency.

3.26 pm: INS Kadmatt commissioned by Indian Navy Chief RK Dhowan in Visakhapatnam.

3.20 pm: Prime Minister has kindly accepted my proposal. So Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs will now be part of Ministry of External Affairs says External Affair Ministery.

3.17 pm: 19th Jan is the next hearing, Chhota Rajan will be produced directly or through video conferencing says Lawyer.

2.56 pm: We have lost one of the last surviving veterans from first post-independence generation of politicians &statesmen: Jitendra Singh, MoS PMO.

2.15 pm: It is a great loss for the whole nation and people of J&K says MA Naqvi.

1.58 pm: NSUI protest outside VC office against DU to host an event on Ram Janam Bhoomi.

1.40 pm: Three members of a family brutally murdered in a village in Ramanagara (Bengaluru) yesterday. Police investigation underway.

1.28 pm: As a mark of respect to MM Sayeed, national flag will fly at half mast today in all capitals of all States & UTs including Delhi & J&K: MHA.

1.20 pm: Chhota Rajan taken into judicial custody in J Dey murder case by MCOCA Court, Rajan has asked for legal aid.

1.15 pm: There is still scope,we can plead our case with party President Sonia ji: Renu Jogi (Wife of Ajit Jogi) on Amit Jogi's expulsion from party

1.06 pm: Pavan Kapoor, presently High Commissioner of lndia in Maputo, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of lndia to lsrael.

1.04 pm: NIA submits report to Minister of Home affairs (MHA) on Pathankot Attack.

12.45 pm: Chhattisgarh PCC submits recommendation to expel Ajit Jogi to Motilal Vora, also asked to meet Congress Pres. Sonia Gandhi on the issue.

12.30 pm: PM Narendra Modi pays homage to late J&K CM Mufti Mohammad Sayeed at Palam Airport (Delhi).

12.17 pm: The first meeting of the newly constituted FTII Society in Pune chaired by Gajendra Chauhan.

12.00 pm: Deeply saddened by Mufti Mohammad Sayeed demise.Its great loss not only for J&K but for whole country, says Kiren Rijiju.

11.54 am: Jammu and Kashmir government announces 7-day mourning as mark of respect to late J&K CM Mufti Mohammad Sayeed.

11.53 am: Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute to late J&K CM Mufti Mohammad Sayeed at Palam Airport.

11.39 pm: Govt willing to call for an early budget session if required says Venkaiah Naidu after meeting Sonia Gandhi over over GST bil.

11.29 am: I express great shock over his untimely demise,its sad for all of us says J&K Deputy CM Nirmal Singh.

11.18 am: Last rites of Mufti Mohammad Sayeed ji will take place today in Bijbehara informed Abdul Ghani Kohli, J&K Transport Minister.

11.07 am: HM Rajnath Singh to go to Srinagar.

11.06 am: Congress President Sonia Gandhi reaches AIIMS, Delhi.

10.10 am: India is well cushioned and continues to one of the fastest growing economies says Economic Affairs Secy Shaktikanta Das.

10.08 am: Demise of Mufti Mohammad Sayeed is saddening,he was a great leader says Kalraj Mishra, Union Minister.

10.00 am: Former J&K CM Omar Abdullah reaches AIIMS, Delhi.

9.59 am: Mehbooba ji has worked against all odds, she is the only choice in the party says Rafiq Mir,PDP on next J&K CM.

9.50 am: Security forces carry out combing operations in Bhule Chak village near Tibri camp in Gurdaspur.

9.35 am: Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh reaches AIIMS, Delhi.

9.31 am: Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu to meet Congress President Sonia Gandhi shortly.

9.30 am: Mufti Sahab provided a healing touch to J&K through his leadership.He'll be missed by all of us. Condolences to his family & supporters says PM Modi.

9.29 am: What stood out about Mufti Sahab was his statesmanship. In his long political journey he won many admirers across pol spectrum says PM Modi.

9.28 am: Mufti Sahab's demise leaves a huge void in the nation & in J&K, where his exemplary leadership had a major impact on people's lives. RIP tweets PM Modi.

9.24 am: We are saddened, he was a hard-working man-Ghulam Nabi Azad, Congress on demise of on Mufti Mohammad Sayeed.

9.12 am: Heartfelt condolences on the passing away of J&K CM Mufti Mohammad Sayeed says President Pranab Mukherjee.

9.05 am: Deeply pained to learn of J&K CM's demise.He was known for his love for common people, specially the underprivileged says HM Rajnath Singh.

8.58 am: Muftiji ws a visionary leader dedicated entire life 2 a united strong J&K n India.His demise at a crucial juncture saddening says Ram Madhav,BJP.

8.55 am: Great loss for India says Mukthar Abbas Naqvi.

8.44 am: Just heard the terrible terrible news of Mufti Sahib's passing away. I'm shocked & deeply saddened. May he rest in peace: Omar Abdullah.

8.35 am: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed passes away at AIIMS, Delhi.

8.19 am: Goa CM Laxmikant Parsekar unveiled the 'Little Police' concept in the state yesterday, Wednesday, Jan 6.

8.10 am: Indian economy to grow at 7.8% in 2016 says World Bank.

7.57 am: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to hold Pre-Budget Consultative Meeting with representatives of IT(Software &Hardware) Groups.

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