Breaking News HIGHLIGHTS | Congress Demands President's Rule In Bengal Over Birbhum Violence

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Breaking News HIGHLIGHTS: Hello and welcome to the ABP News LIVE Blog. Follow this space to get the latest developments and Breaking News from India and the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which entered its 28th day on Wednesday.Pushkar Singh Dhami has been confirmed to take oath as Uttarakhand Chief Minister on Wednesday at 2:30 pm, reported news agency ANI. The event will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other union ministers as well. Along with Dhami, his cabinet will also be administered the oath. The swearing-in ceremony will take place at the Parade Ground in Dehradun.The Union cabinet held a meeting on Tuesday and gave its nod to present a bill in the Parliament for the unification of the three municipal corporations in Delhi.The Cabinet approved 'The Delhi Municipal Corporation Amendment Act 2022'. The amendment act provides for a unified Municipal Corporation of Delhi by subsuming the existing three corporations.According to ABP News sources, the central government will present the bill in Parliament during the ongoing Budget session 2022.Meanwhile, Delhi was found to be the most polluted capital in the world for the fourth consecutive year in 2021 and 35 of the 50 cities with the worst air quality were in India, according to a new report.In 2021, none of the cities in India met the prescribed World Health Organization air quality standards of 5 micrograms per cubic meter, stated the World Air Quality Report 2021, prepared by Swiss organization IQAir and released globally on Tuesday.India's Covid TallyIn covid related news, India has reported 1,581 new Coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours and 2,741 people recovered from the virus on Monday. With the addition of new infections, the country's active caseload now stands at 23,913.The active cases stand at 0.06% of the total number of infections recorded in the country. The recovery rate is currently at 98.74%.With the continuous decrease in cases, the daily positivity rate of the country has dipped to 0.28% while the weekly positivity rate now stands at 0.39%.Russia-Ukraine ConflictAmidst the rising tensions between Russia and Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has ordered the suspension of 11 parties with alleged “links to Russia”, media reports said.The largest of these parties, the Opposition Platform for Life, has 44 out of 450 seats in Ukraine’s parliament and is led by Viktor Medvedchuk.Medvedchuk is said to have friendly ties with the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin. Also, Putin is said to be the godfather of Medvedchuks daughter, a report by The Associated Press (AP) stated. Other parties who have been suspended include the Nashi (Ours) party, which is led by Yevheniy Murayev. Before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24, British authorities had warned that Russia wanted to install Murayev as the leader of Ukraine, the report stated. Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began about a month ago, an estimated 6.5 million people have been displaced within the nation, while another 3.2 million have fled owing to safety concerns.

23/03/2022 22:44:32

Congress Demands President's Rule In Bengal Over Birbhum Violence

Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Wednesday wrote to President Ram Nath Kovind demanding President's Rule in West Bengal on the backdrop of a retaliatory arson in Birbhum district after a deputy Panchayat chief was killed in a crude bomb attack.

Chowdhury urged President Kovind to invoke Article 355 of the India Constitution in Birbhum, citing the "deteriorating law and order situation" in the state ruled by Mamata Banerjee and 26 political killings in the last month.

23/03/2022 21:52:33

Policeman Injured In Grenade Attack Near Mosque In Srinagar

A policeman was injured in a grenade attack by militants in Rainawari area of Srinagar the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. Militants hurled the grenade towards the security personnel near Zind Shah mosque this evening

23/03/2022 20:49:42

Breaking News LIVE | Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann To Meet PM Modi Tomorrow In Delhi

23/03/2022 18:47:13

PM Modi Condoles Birbhum Violence, Assures At Possible Help To Bengal Govt From Centre

I express my condolences over Birbhum violence in West Bengal. Whatever help is needed to book culprits, I assure all possible help from Centre will be given to State. I hope the state government takes strict action against culprits and those who encourage such criminals should not be forgiven too: PM Modi 

23/03/2022 18:44:38

PM Modi Inaugurates Biplobi Bharat Gallery In Kolkata On Shaheed Diwas

23/03/2022 16:57:23

Sr Journos Urge Authorities To Act Against 'Attacks' On Minorities, Esp Muslims

A group of senior journalists from all over India issued a collective appeal to constitutional institutions on Wednesday to step in and discharge their mandate in the wake of "attacks" on India's religious minorities, especially Muslims.

In the appeal, 28 senior journalists and media persons expressed concern over "hysteria" being built up nationwide that "Hinduism is in danger" and portrayal of Muslims as a "threat".

23/03/2022 16:14:43

Over 50 Lakh Youngsters Aged 12-14 Get First Dose Of Covid Vaccine: Govt

23/03/2022 15:44:51

'AAP Will Leave Politics If...': Kejriwal's Open Challenge To BJP Over MCD Polls

 Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Wednesday attacked the BJP over the "postponement" of municipal elections, saying the AAP will quit politics if the saffron party gets these polls conducted timely and wins them.

His remarks came after the Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved a bill to unify the three civic bodies -- North, East and South -- in Delhi.

"We (the AAP) will leave politics if BJP gets the MCD polls held (timely) and wins them," Kejriwal told reporters outside the Delhi Assembly.

23/03/2022 15:39:50

'Will Use Nuclear Weapons Only If...': Russia Amid Ukraine War

Russia would only use nuclear weapons in the context of the Ukraine conflict if it were facing an "existential threat," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told CNN International Tuesday.

"We have a concept of domestic security, and it's public. You can read all the reasons for nuclear arms to be used," Peskov said. "So if it is an existential threat for our country, then it can be used in accordance with our concept." (AFP)

23/03/2022 15:35:16

J&K Govt Reopens Tulip Garden In Srinagar | WATCH

23/03/2022 15:33:30

Lalu Yadav Admitted To AIIMS In Delhi, Later Discharged

RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav arrived at AIIMS at around 9 pm yesterday. He was admitted to the emergency ward for observation and was discharged later on the advice of doctors. He will remain under observation for certain tests, sources told news agency ANI.

"Lalu Prasad Yadav Ji is undergoing treatment in AIIMS, Delhi. His creatinine level was 4.5 when he was in Ranchi. It increased to 5.1 when it was tested in Delhi. It reached 5.9 when tested again. So the infection is increasing," Tejashwi Yadav, RJD leader and son of Lalu Yadav said.

23/03/2022 15:19:55

Breaking News LIVE: One Black Box Of Crashed Chinese Passenger Plane Recovered

A Chinese aviation official has confirmed of recovering one of the two black boxes of the crashed Chinese passenger plane carrying 132 people, reported AFP.

23/03/2022 13:18:47

Breaking News LIVE: Schools Reopened For All Girls In Herat City

Schools reopened for girls of all ages in Herat city today, on the first day of new school year. In Kabul, girls beyond grade 6 were not allowed to attend school today.The Education Ministry says it has not made a final decision about girls beyond grade 6: Afghanistan's TOLO News

23/03/2022 13:17:42

Breaking News LIVE: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Releases Anti-Corruption Action Helpline

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann releases anti-corruption action helpline number on the occasion of Shaheed Diwas. Now, people of Punjab can send Whatsapp messages to 9501 200 200 and register their complaint against corrupt acts. 

23/03/2022 13:12:11

Breaking News LIVE | BJP Pressuring To Postpone MCD Polls Is Affront To Martyrs & Democracy: Kejriwal

Delhi | The way the BJP govt at the center is pressurizing the state election commission to postpone MCD polls is an affront to martyrs & democracy. They are bringing an amendment to delay it for months. We all know BJP will be wiped out in the MCD elections: CM Arvind Kejriwal

23/03/2022 12:37:36

Breaking News LIVE: Lok Sabha Speaker Accepts Resignation Of Akhilesh Yadav

Lok Sabha speaker has accepted the resignation of Akhilesh Yadav and Azam Khan who quit the Lok Sabha seats after a winning an assembly seat in Uttar Pradesh. 

23/03/2022 12:32:24

Breaking News LIVE: Punjab CM Bhawant Mann Pays Tribute To Bhagat Singh On Shaheed Diwas

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann pays tribute to Bhagat Singh in Khatkar Kalan, on the occasion of Shaheed Diwas. 

 

23/03/2022 12:30:40

Breaking News LIVE: RJD Leader Lalu Yadav Discharged From AIIMS, To Remain Under Observation

RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav arrived at AIIMS at around 9 pm yesterday. He was admitted to the emergency ward for observation and was discharged later on the advice of doctors. He will remain in under observation for certain tests: Sources

23/03/2022 11:56:46

Breaking News LIVE: PoK Integral Part Of India, Won't Let It Go, Says Kharge

PoK is an integral part of India, we won't let it go...It's good that Mehbooba Mufti realised Congress is better than BJP...Haryana anti-conversion bill is against secular principles...I'll discuss the Birbhum incident with Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury &will comment: Mallikarjun Kharge, LoP,Rajya Sabha

23/03/2022 11:28:06

Breaking News LIVE: SC Asks Bihar Govt To File ReporT About Action Taken In Muzaffarpur Shelter Home Case

Supreme Court asks Bihar Govt to file a report about action taken on application seeking departmental action against some erring officials in Muzaffarpur shelter home abuse case. Bihar Govt informs SC that action has been taken against erring officials as per CBI recommendations.

23/03/2022 11:07:54

Breaking News LIVE: PM Modi Pays Tribute To Dr Ram Manohar Lohia On His Birth Anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi  paid tributes to Dr Ram Manohar Lohia on his birth anniversary. On this occasion, he has shared some interesting nuggets from the pages of history consisting a letter from Dr. Lohia to Lord Linlithgow and correspondence between Dr. Lohia’s father and him.

In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said;

"Remembering Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia on his birth anniversary. He was at the forefront of many historical events and played a key role in our freedom struggle. He is widely respected for his principled politics and intellectual prowess."

"Some interesting nuggets from the pages of history…a letter from Dr. Lohia to Lord Linlithgow and correspondence between Dr. Lohia’s father and him."

23/03/2022 11:00:49

Breaking News LIVE: BJP Bengal MLAs Led By Suvendu Adhikari To Visit 'Rampurhat Massacre' Site

A BJP West Bengal MLAs delegation led by LoP Suvendu Adhikari will visit the site of the Rampurhat massacre in Birbhum today at 2:30pm. BJP MP Arjun Singh, Jyotirmoy Singh Mahto will also accompany.

23/03/2022 10:58:57

Breaking News LIVE: Calcutta HC To Hear Plea On Birbhum Incident At 2 PM

Calcutta High Court registers a suo moto case in the incident of Rampurhat, Birbhum district. Chief Justice bench to hear the matter today at 2pm.

23/03/2022 10:57:07

Breaking News LIVE: PM Modi Expresses Grief Over Secunderabad Fire Victims, Announces 2 Lakh Ex Gratia

PM Modi expressed condolences on the loss of lives due to a tragic fire in Bhoiguda, Hyderabad. My thoughts are with the bereaved families in this hour of grief. An ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of the deceased: PMO

23/03/2022 09:58:47

Breaking News LIVE: India Achieves Target Of Exporting $400 Billion Of Goods

Prime Minister Narendra Modi informed that India set an ambitious target of $400 Billion of goods exports and achieved this target for the first time ever.

23/03/2022 08:47:21

Breaking News LIVE: World No 1 Ashleigh Barty Retires From Tennis At Age 25

World number one Ashleigh Barty stunned the tennis world Wednesday by announcing her early retirement from the sport at the age of just 25. Barty dropped the bombshell weeks after becoming the first home-grown champion of the Australian Open in 44 years, joining tennis royalty's most exclusive club with a Grand Slam crown on three different surfaces. "Today is difficult and filled with emotion for me as I announce my retirement from tennis," she said in a video posted on Instagram.

23/03/2022 08:25:57

Breaking News LIVE: PM Modi Pays Tribute To Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev And Rajguru On Shaheed Diwas

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru on the occasion of Shaheed Diwas and said that their love and sacrifice for the nation will continue to inspire generations. 

23/03/2022 08:05:21

Breaking News LIVE: 'Russia Would Only Use Nuclear Weapons', Says Kremlin Spokesperson

Russia would only use nuclear weapons in the context of the Ukraine conflict if it were facing an "existential threat," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told CNN International Tuesday: AFP

23/03/2022 07:57:04

Breaking News LIVE: Joe Biden To Announce New Russian Sanctions

US President Joe Biden will announce new Russia sanctions while in Brussels, report AP. Biden plans to announce new sanctions against Russia on Thursday while in Brussels for meetings with NATO and European allies, according to a top national security aide.

Biden, who will take part in a special meeting of NATO and address the European Council summit, is also expected to underscore efforts to enforce the avalanche of existing sanctions already announced by the U.S. and allies.

“He will join our partners in imposing further sanctions on Russia and tightening the existing sanctions to crack down on evasion and to ensure robust enforcement,” said White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan, who declined to further preview new sanctions the president will announce.

23/03/2022 07:55:28

Breaking News LIVE: Hilary Clinton Tests Positive, Bill Under Quarantine

With Covid cases increasing across the world, now Hillary Clinton has tested positive for the virus while Bill Clinton is under quarantine, says AFP. 

23/03/2022 07:34:30

Breaking News LIVE: TS Tirumurti Receives Harsh Vardhan Shringla Who Will Participate In UNSC Meet In New York

India's Permanent Representative to UN TS Tirumurti received Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla in New York who will participate in the UN Security Council meeting on cooperation between UN and the League of Arab States.

23/03/2022 07:27:10

Breaking News LIVE: Fuel Prices Increase For Second Consecutive Day

Fuel prices have increased by 80 Paise for a second consecutive day in the national capital. Price of petrol & diesel in Delhi at Rs 97.01 per litre & Rs 88.27 per litre respectively today (increased by 80 paise) Petrol & diesel prices per litre- Rs 111.67 & Rs 95.85 in Mumbai (increased by 85 paise)

23/03/2022 07:22:46

Breaking News LIVE: Dhami To Take Oath As Uttarakhand CM At 3:30 PM Today

Dhami is all set to take oath as the 12th chief minister of the hill state, along with his cabinet, at a grand ceremony on the Parade Ground here on Wednesday afternoon in the presence of the top BJP brass, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP president JP Nadda.