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Breaking News Highlights Updates: Hello and welcome to the Live blog brought to you by ABP Live. Please follow this space and keep refreshing the page for all the latest updates from India and around the world.Met Issues 'Orange' Alert For Heavy To Very Heavy Rainfall In Himachal On August 10The regional Meteorological Office has issued an 'orange' warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall, along with thunderstorms and lightning, in isolated areas of Himachal Pradesh on Saturday. A 'yellow' warning for heavy rain is in effect until August 15.The Met Office also warned of a low to moderate flash flood risk in parts of Mandi, Bilaspur, Solan, Sirmaur, Shimla, and Kullu districts through Saturday.Additionally, the department cautioned about the potential for landslides and flash floods in some areas, as well as possible damage to crops, plantations, vulnerable structures, and kutcha houses due to strong winds and waterlogging in low-lying regions.Since Thursday evening, Jogindernagar in Mandi district recorded the highest rainfall at 160 mm, followed by Dharamshala with 112.4 mm, Kataula with 112.3 mm, Bharari with 98.4 mm, Kandaghat with 80 mm, Palampur with 78.2 mm, Pandoh with 76 mm, Baijnath with 75 mm, Kufri with 70.8 mm, and Shimla with 60.5 mm.World Lion Day Celebrations To Take Place Across Gujarat On August 10Gujarat is preparing to celebrate World Lion Day on August 10 with a variety of events across the state. Chief Minister Patel will launch the celebrations by introducing a ‘Lion Anthem’ and unveiling the Sinh Suchna Web App. The day will also see the release of two books titled ‘The King of the Jungle – The Asiatic Lions of Gir’ and ‘Hu Gujarat no Sinh.’According to PTI, the Chief Minister will address the state via video conference from Gandhinagar, reaching audiences throughout Gujarat. Officials stated that the World Lion Day celebrations will extend to over 7,000 schools and colleges across 10 districts and 74 talukas within the Asiatic Lions' habitat.To raise awareness about lion conservation, students will wear lion masks and participate in rallies. Educational institutions will also host speeches focusing on the significance of lions and the challenges they face.Gujarat's Forest Department has been actively celebrating World Lion Day since 2016.

10/08/2024 21:38:25

Breaking LIVE: Heavy Rain, Thick Fog Blanket Himachal Pradesh's Shimla

Heavy rain lashed the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh, blanketing the city in a thick fog.

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10/08/2024 17:45:59

Breaking LIVE: Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud Visits Golden Temple

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud paid his visit to the Golden Temple in Punjab's Amritsar.

10/08/2024 15:57:25

Breaking LIVE: Encounter Breaks Out In Anantnag's Ahlan Gagarmandu Of J&K

An encounter has begun in the Ahlan Gagarmandu area of Anantnag District. Police and security forces are actively engaged. Further information is yet to come, according to J&K Police.

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10/08/2024 15:35:19

Breaking LIVE: Rain Lashes Parts Of National Capital

Rain lashed parts of Delhi; visuals from outside Shastri Bhawan.

10/08/2024 13:13:53

Breaking LIVE — Have Come To Do Hard Work, Not To Go On Holiday, Says Manish Sisodia

Delhi: AAP leader and former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia says, "...I have come to do hard work, not to go on a holiday. From today and right now, we have to start preparing (for the assembly elections)... I want to tell every party worker that this fight against dictatorship is not only of AAP or the opposition, but it is the fight of the people of India and everyone has to vote against dictatorship..."

10/08/2024 12:05:53

Breaking LIVE: Tiranga Yatra Organized In J&K's Pulwama Under Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign

Jammu & Kashmir | Under the #HarGharTiranga Campaign, a Tiranga Yatra was organized, in Pulwama.

10/08/2024 11:59:47

Breaking LIVE: Manish Sisodia Pays Tribute To Mahatma Gandhi At Raj Ghat

Manish Sisodia along with party leaders pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat.

10/08/2024 11:54:33

Breaking LIVE — Hopeful CM Kejriwal Will Also Come Out Soon: Delhi Mayor On Manish Sisodia's Bail

On the bail of former Deputy Chief Minister and AAP leader Manish Sisodia, Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi says, "... First of all I would like to thank the Supreme Court and the Supreme Court has made it clear that no dictatorial government is above the justice system. This is a slap on the face of the BJP. We are hopeful that in the coming time, the Chief Minister will also come out soon ..."

10/08/2024 09:40:39

Breaking LIVE: ISIS Terrorist, Arrested In Delhi, Was Planning Attack In Capital, Say Police

In the latest updates pertaining to the arrest of ISIS terrorist Rizwan Ali, he revealed during the interrogation that after he returned to Delhi, he carried out controlled blasts in the coastal areas of Yamuna in Jamia and Okhla. Rizwan was preparing for the blast in Delhi.

After the Pune module was busted, Rizwan was busy preparing the new module in Delhi. He was in direct contact with the terror commander, Farhatullah Ghori.

Rizwan took training in controlling IED blasts from Pune. After getting out of the hands of the Pune police, Rizwan hid in different cities of Maharashtra and Gujarat. Rizwan was in contact with Fartullah Ghori even during the escape.

10/08/2024 09:26:19

Breaking LIVE: 2 Labourers Killed Due To Mine Collapse In MP's Balaghat

At least two labourers died due to a mine collapse in Madhya Pradesh's Balaghat. The deceased were identified as Khilesh Uike and Mazhar Baig.

The incident took place late in the night when they were working underground in the mine. Case of Manganese Ore India Limited Bharveli mine.

10/08/2024 07:30:28

Breaking News LIVE: French President Calls For Gaza Ceasefire

French President Emmanuel Macron has reaffirmed France's support for a ceasefire in Gaza aimed at freeing all hostages, protecting Gazans, and delivering large-scale humanitarian aid, the Elysee Palace has said.

Macron made these remarks during telephone conversations on Thursday and Friday with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Xinhua news agency reported.

During the phone discussions, Macron and the two Arab leaders agreed to continue working towards a lasting and credible solution to the crisis, based on the two-state solution.

10/08/2024 07:27:40

Breaking LIVE: No Provision For 'Creamy Layer' In Reservation For SC/STs, Says Centre

There is no provision for a "creamy layer" in reservation for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in the Constitution as envisaged by B.R. Ambedkar, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has affirmed.

Briefing reporters after the cabinet meeting on Friday, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said there was a detailed discussion at the meeting on a recent Supreme Court judgment that made certain suggestions on the reservation for the SCs and STs, as reported by news agency IANS.

He said the cabinet is of a well-thought-out view that the NDA government is committed towards the provisions of the Constitution.

10/08/2024 06:25:04

Breaking News LIVE: 4 Killed, 24 Injured In Russian Strike On Shopping Mall In Donetsk, Says Zelensky

At least four people were killed and 24 others injured in a Russian strike on a shopping mall in the Donetsk region on Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

Zelensky wrote in a Telegram post that a search and rescue operation is underway at the site in the town of Kostyantynivka, Xinhua news agency reported. The Russian forces struck the mall during an attack on the town with barrel artillery, said regional governor Vadym Filashkin. Police, rescuers and medics are working at the site of the attack, Filashkin added.