Iran Launches Coordinated Missile and Drone Strikes on Alleged Militant Bases in Pakistan, Reports: Live Breaking News Headlines & Updates, January 16, 2024

Iran has launched a series of coordinated missile and drone strikes targeting alleged militant bases near Panjgur in Balochistan, Pakistan. Reportedly, the Iranian regime has claimed that the attacks are directed at Jaish al-Adl militants.

In a tragic incident at the border area of Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir, one Army personnel lost his life, and another was injured after their vehicle met with an accident. The mishap occurred when an army vehicle lost control in Kasalyan area, plunging into a gorge at Chira Wala Morh.

In a significant archaeological discovery, remains of a 2800-year-old settlement have been unearthed in Vadnagar, Gujarat, the hometown of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Dr Anindya Sarkar, a Professor of Geology and Geophysics at IIT Kharagpur, reveals the discovery of a venerable Buddhist monastery among the ancient remnants. The ASI, in collaboration with Dr Sarkar's team, has been excavating the site since 2016, delving up to a depth of 20 meters. The seven cultural layers uncovered reveal the city's profound history, with the oldest layer dating back to 2800 years or 800 BCE.

2800-Year-Old Settlement Discovered

On January 16, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted a lively roadshow in Ernakulam, drawing a massive crowd in Kochi. The enthusiastic crowd welcomed PM Modi with flower petals and chants of his name, creating a vibrant atmosphere during the event.

PM Narendra Modi Holds Roadshow in Ernakulam

Today, January 16, marks the commencement of PM Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Kerala, where he was warmly received by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Governor Arif Mohammed Khan at Nedumbassery airport.

PM Narendra Modi Arrives in Kerala

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Tuesday, January 16, announced that former CJI Ranjan Gogoi will be conferred with the prestigious Assam Baibhav award. The award ceremony is scheduled for February 10, with the Assam Governor presenting the state civilian awards and the Vice President of India attending as the Chief Guest.

In what can be seen as a setback to India's Cheetah conservation, another Namibian Cheetah named Shaurya died at the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh today. "Today, on 16th January 2024, around 3:17 PM, Namibian Cheetah Shaurya passed away...Cause of death can be ascertained after post-mortem, the Director of the Lion Project said.

Gautam Adani, Chairman of Adani Group, on Tuesday, January 16, spoke about Green hydrogen. He said that green hydrogen would hold the key to realising the dream of carbon neutrality across the world. "Hydrogen has been known as a potential energy storage medium and can produce electricity in fuel cells with water as the only waste product," he said.

Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia shared a six-point action plan on Tuesday to deal with the problems caused by foggy weather for flights in and out of the country. Jyotiraditya Scindia posted the new SOPs (standard operating procedures) for airlines on X, saying they would help reduce the troubles faced by passengers.

Jyotiraditya Scindia Shares Six-Point Action Plan

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, on Tuesday, January 16, spoke about moral policing and said that the Congress-led government will not allow anyone to take the law into their hands. "We will punish them," he stated.

YS Sharmila Reddy was appointed president of the Andhra Pradesh Congress on Tuesday, January 16. She will take charge as the Congress President of the state unit with immediate effect. Outgoing president Gidigu Rudra Raju to be the Special Invitee to the Congress Working Committee.

Eric Garcetti, US Ambassador to India, on Tuesday, January 16, heaped praises on India saying that India is not the back office anymore. "They're not just the ones making know generics. They're the ones generating breakthroughs in health, breakthroughs in technology, finance," he said.

India Is Not the Back Office Anymore

The state of Kerala is witnessing protests by members of the Congress party. Workers of the Youth Congress were seen protesting against the arrest of State Youth Congress President Rahul Mangkoottathil in Kozhikode. A video shared by news agency ANI shows police using water cannon to disperse the protestors.

Youth Congress Workers Protest in Kozhikode

IndiGo and Mumbai Airport on Tuesday, January 16, recieved show-cause notices from MoCA's Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) after a video of passengers eating on the tarmac at Mumbai Airport went viral on social media.

The Jalna-Mumbai Vande Bharat Train was reportedly stopped before Asangaon railway station due to a technical snag today, January 16. Later, the problem was rectified, and the Vande Bharat train moved towards CSMT, a Central Railway official said.

AAP MP Raghav Chadha on Tuesday, January 16, said that the INDIA Alliance will fight the Chandigarh Mayor elections with all its strength and register a historic and decisive victory. "Don't consider this an ordinary election. This will be an election where for the first time it will be INDIA vs BJP," he said.

Don’t Consider This an Ordinary Election

Supreme Court on Tuesday, January 16, stayed the Allahabad High Court order appointing commissioner to inspect mosque in connection with Mathura’s Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Masjid dispute.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday, January 16, met locals in Kohima, Nagaland, during his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. His resumed from Nagaland on the third day of the journey today.

Rahul Gandhi Meets Locals in Nagaland

Vivek Ramaswamy dropped out of the 2024 US presidential race Monday night after disappointing results in the Iowa Republican caucuses and endorsed former President Donald Trump.

An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.6 on the Richter Scale hit Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said on Tuesday, January 16. As per the NCS, the earthquake struck at 8:53 am.