Breaking News Live Updates: Trump unveils Gaza Board of Peace, taps Ajay Banga, Tony Blair among others
Breaking News Live Updates, 17 January 2026 – Donald Trump unveils 20 point Gaza peace plan, Read today's breaking news, latest updates and top trending stories from India and around the world on politics, sports, entertainment, crime and more at TV9English.com.
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US President Donald Trump has presented the list of people appointed to the "Board of Peace" to oversee phase two of his 20-point Peace plan to end the Gaza war. The name includes US state Secretary Marco Rubio, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, Trump special envoy Steve witkoff, World Bank President Ajay Banga, Trump's son in law Jared Kushner. CEO of Apollo Global Management, Mac Rowan, US Deputy National Security Adviser, Robert Gabriel, are also on the list.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address public meeting in Malda
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the Prime Minister Narendra Narendra Modi was "gifting" a dozen new trains to West Bengal, underlining that the first service of the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train will begin from Guwahati to Kolkata.
The Vande Bharat Sleeper Train will be inaugurated by the Prime Minister.
Speaking to ANI, the Vaishnaw said that 101 railway stations are being reconstructed with major development works underway at the New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Railway Station, a major railway hub in the state.
Morari Bapu’s Ram Katha begins at Bharat Mandapam, VP, Ram Nath Kovind to inaugurate
Spiritual leader Morari Bapu’s Ram Katha commences today at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The discourse is being organised by Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti and will be formally inaugurated by the Vice President, CP Radhakrishnan, and former President Ram Nath Kovind.
This Ram Katha is being held in support of the World Peace Centre, a global initiative founded by Jain Acharya Lokesh Muni, dedicated to promoting peace, non-violence, and interfaith harmony worldwide.
Railways Minister announces PM Modi to launch Vande Bharat sleeper, 101 stations upgraded in West Bengal
Jalpaiguri, West Bengal: Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says, "PM Modi is giving West Bengal a gift of more than one dozen new trains. The first service of Vande Bharat sleeper trains will start from Guwahati to Kolkata. PM Modi will inaugurate it... 101 stations are being reconstructed in West Bengal..."
Rahul Gandhi’s Indore visit draws BJP criticism, says Congress leader Hanumantha Rao
Hyderabad, Telangana: On Lok Sabha LoP & Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi's Indore visit, Congress leader V Hanumantha Rao says, "... Several people died after drinking contaminated water in Indore. It is an opposition leader's responsibility and moral duty to meet those people and understand their problems and grievances. Being an opposition leader, it is Rahul Gandhi's right to go there, but the BJP is politicising the issue..."
'Ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly Polls, TVK constitutes election campaign committee': Vijay
In view of the forthcoming Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly General Elections, an Election Campaign Committee is being constituted to carry out election campaign activities at the state, district, and constituency levels. This committee will undertake responsibilities related to conducting consultative meetings, campaign meetings, and related activities across all 234 constituencies. I request all party comrades to extend their full cooperation to this committee: TVK President Vijay
'Apply attempt to murder fcharges in Kullu assault case': Jairam Thakur
On the reported assault of the revenue officials in Kullu’s Naggar, State LoP and BJP leader Jairam Thakur says, "...We certainly believe that the section for attempt to murder should be applied. It should be applied because the injury was inflicted on the head...They were beaten with the wooden planks that were lying there and after that, they ran away from there...I also met representatives of the state Kanungo Association. They are also saying that they have objections. They will also stop work. They have stopped work from today itself. So, it is a matter of great concern...All these incidents are happening under whose protection?... The law and order situation in the state has deteriorated..." (16.01)
'We aim to ensure women's progress': Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma says, "...We have provided one lakh jobs. The state government aims to ensure that our sisters and brothers can progress with full strength. The Rajasthan government is fully prepared to provide jobs to our brothers and sisters. Our government is giving an extra Rs 5 per litre to our mothers and sisters at the dairy. We are giving this so that you can use that money for your benefit..."

