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Iran must abandon its Nuclear programme and stop giving training to terrorists. Peace and stability cannot prevail in Middle East as long as Iran continues to foment terrorism: Donald Trump

No Americans were harmed in last night's attack by the Iranian regime. We suffered no casualties. All our soldiers are safe, only minimal damages were sustained at our military bases, said Donald Trump at press conference.

In Jawaharlal Nehru University violence case, Delhi Police has received a total of 11 complaints; one from a professor, three from ABVP students and seven from JNUSU and other students. Local police have forwarded the complaints to Delhi Police Crime Branch SIT, reported ANI.

Among those killed in a plane crash in Iran--82 Iranians, 63 Canadians, 11 Ukrainians, 10 Swedish, 4 Afghanistan, 3 UK and Germany each.

Ukraine International Airlines says citizens of Canada, Iran, Sweden and Ukraine were on board plane involved in crash in Iran.

Turkey indicated it’s willing to mediate between the US and Iran as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan prepares to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Istanbul to discuss escalating tensions in the Middle East and North Africa.

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani told the US on Wednesday that Washington might have "cut off the arm" of General Qassem Soleimani but America`s "leg" in the region would be cut off in response, Iran`s Fars news agency reported.

Iran will welcome any peace initiative by India for de-escalating its tensions with US. We are not for war, looking for peace and prosperity for everybody in this region: Iranian Envoy to India, Ali Chegeni

The skeletons found in Muzaffarpur shelter home doesn't belong to minor inmates, CBI told the Supreme Court.

A protest march underway in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram and in Delhi. In Punjab, protesters blocked a railway track in Amritsar during the bandh.

Maharashtra PWD Minister Ashok Chavan said, "State Government supports today's Bharat bandh call of different trade unions, Govt at the Centre is an anti-labour government."

Iran`s president will deliver a speech to the nation, Iranian state television said on Wednesday after Tehran launched missile strikes on US targets in Iraq. It did not give timing for the speech by President Hassan Rouhani.

Four crude bombs recovered by the West Bengal Police from railway track near Hridaypur station in North 24 Parganas and a bus was also vandalised in Cooch Behar. A clash erupted allegedly between Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Students' Federation of India (SFI) workers in Burdwan during the bandh.

At least 80 people were killed in Iran missile attacks on US bases in Iraq. However, Iran's Press TV couldn't independently verify the reports on the number of casualties.

According to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), the Ukrainian plane had a total of 176 people--167 passengers and nine crew members. All the people dies in the crash.

Singapore Airlines: In view of the latest developments in the region, all our flights in and out of Europe will not be flying over the Iranian airspace. We will continue to monitor the situation closely.

In view of recent developments & prevailing security situation in the region, Pakistani nationals are advised to exercise maximum caution while planning visit to Iraq at this point. Those already in Iraq are advised to remain in close contact with Pakistan Embassy in Baghdad: Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs after Iran attacks US airbases in Iraq.

All the passengers on-board Ukrainian plane died after the aircraft crashed on Wednesday in Iran's capital Tehran due to technical problems. The Boeing 737 jet, with at least 165 passengers, crashed shortly after taking off from the Imam Khomeini Airport, according to Iranian state-run news outlet ISNA. 

Government has asked all Indian carriers to avoid airspace of Iran, Iraq and the Gulf following tension in the region.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued an advisory for people travelling to Iraq. The statement read, "In view of the prevailing situation in Iraq, Indian nationals are advised to avoid all non-essential travel to Iraq until further notification. Indian nationals residing in Iraq are advised to be alert and may avoid travel within Iraq. Our Embassy in Baghdad and Consulate in Erbil will continue to function normally to provide all services to Indians residing in Iraq."

The Ukraine International Flight 752 crashed but there is yet no word on casualties.

A Ukrainian passenger plane carrying 180 people crashed in Iran on Wednesday morning due to technical failure. A Boeing 737 jet crashed in Iran's Tehran shortly after takeoff from Imam Khomeini Airport due to a technical issue, reported Iranian state-run news outlet ISNA.

Bharat bandh supporters resort to stone-pelting and vandalism in Coochbehar’s Tufanganj in West Bengal.

Union Cabinet meeting to be held at 10 am in Delhi.

In West Bengal, train services on the Sealdah (South) section have been affected as the supporters of the general strike have thrown banana leaves between Ghutiari Sharif and Champahati on the canning section, Lakshmikantapur- Mathurapur on the Lakshmikantapur -Baruipur section and between Magrahat - Hotor on the Diamond Harbour section. On the Howrah main line section banana leaves were thrown between Rishra -Konnagar. Services on the Asansol and Malda divisions are however normal.

The agitation at different places has adversely affected the train services in Odisha and West Bengal. In Odisha, due to public agitation started from 6 am at Talcher and 6.30 am at Bhubaneswar, Brahmapur, Bhadrak and Kendujhargarh the following trains are detained enroute at different stations:

68407--Bhadrak-Brahmapur passenger at Bhadrak from 6.30 am
58425--Kendujhargarh-Bhubaneswar passenger at Kendujhargarh from 6.30 am
12893--Bhubaneswar-Balangir Inter City at Bhubaneswar from 6.30 am
12863--Howrah-Yesvantpur Express at Brahmapur from 6.00 am
68434--Ichhapur-Cuttack MEMU at Brahmapur
58132--Puri-Rourkela passenger at Bhubaneswar.

In view of the nationwide strike call given by trade unions on Wednesday (January 8), the Centre, as well as state governments, have taken requisite measures to maintain law and order and prevent untoward incidents during the day-long all-India shutdown. Alert has also been issued in Uttar Pradesh by DGP headquarters in the wake of the strike call. As the Bharat Bandh call has been announced by 10 trade unions along with six bank unions, the strike will have an impact on banking operations, including ATM services. Trade unions have claimed that about 25 crore people would participate in the nationwide strike, which has been called to protest against the Centre's recent banking reforms and policies. 

All is well! Missiles launched frm Iran at 2 military bases located in Iraq.Assessment of casualties&damages taking place now. So far,so good!We have most powerful& well equipped military anywhere in world,by far!I will be making statement tomorrow morning: US President Donald Trump

The second series of rockets have been launched toward US targets in Iraq soon after over a dozen ballistic missiles struck two military bases used by US forces in Iraq, Iranian media reported. 

Iran launched more than a dozen ballistic missiles against US military and coalition forces in Iraq, targeting at least two bases at Al-Asad and Abril, Pentagon confirmed on Wednesday. The defence department said that the US is working on initial battle damage assessments and the bases have been put on high alert to prevent further attacks. The attack comes days after Washington assassinated Iranian general Qassem Soleimani.