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Breaking News Live: Hello and welcome to the live blog of ABP Live. Please follow this space for all the breaking news and latest updates from India and around the world.President Murmu To Visit Ayodhya On May 1, To Have 'Darshan' At Ram Temple: Rashtrapati BhavanPresident Droupadi Mumru will visit Ayodhya on Wednesday to pay obeisance at the Ram temple, the Rashtrapati Bhavan has said. It will be her first visit to the newly built temple, the consecration ceremony for which was held on January 22. The president will visit Ayodhya on May 1, the statement said on Tuesday. During her stay in Ayodhya, the president will make 'darshan' and 'aarti' at the Shri Hanuman Garhi Temple, Prabhu Shri Ram Temple, and Kuber Teela, the Rashtrapati Bhavan said.     She will also perform Saryu puja and 'aarti', it added.Air India Extends Suspension Of Tel Aviv flights Till May 15Air India on Tuesday said it has extended the suspension of flights to and from Tel Aviv till May 15 amid tensions in the Middle East.On April 19, the airline said Tel Aviv flights will remain suspended till April 30. It operates four weekly flights between the national capital and the Israeli city.In view of the ongoing situation in parts of the Middle East, Air India said it has extended the temporary suspension of flights to and from Tel Aviv to May 15.We are continuously monitoring the situation and are extending support to our passengers who have confirmed bookings for travel to and from Tel Aviv during this period, with a one-time waiver on rescheduling and cancellation charges, the airline said in a statement.Tensions remain high in the Middle East due to the conflict between Israel and the Hamas group.After nearly five months, the Tata group-owned carrier had recommenced the services to the Israeli city on March 3.Air India had suspended flights to and from Tel Aviv starting on October 7, 2023, after the Hamas group's attack on the Israeli city.

01/05/2024 23:32:16

Fire Breaks Out At MCD Parking Lot In Delhi's Shastri Park

A fire broke out at the MCD parking lot in Delhi's Shastri Park earlier today. More details awaited.

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01/05/2024 22:01:59

Delhi-NCR Schools Receive Bomb Threats, Special Cell Initiates FIR Against Unknown Suspects

In Bomb threat to several schools in Delhi-NCR; the Special Cell of Delhi Police has registered an FIR against unknown people under section 120B, 506 of IPC. The Counter Intelligence Team Special Cell to launch an investigation. IFSO unit is also trying to find out the origin from where the mail was sent, till now the connection to Russia (IP address) has been revealed. As per the investigation, it appears to be part of a larger conspiracy. The investigating agency is also probing the angle of a joint conspiracy between China and ISI, as confirmed by Delhi Police Sources.

01/05/2024 21:20:59

Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena Shuffles 3 IPS Officers, Names Satish Golacha As New DG Of Prisons

Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena directed the transfer/posting of three IPS officers. Special CP Intelligence Satish Golacha to be the new DG of Prisons.

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01/05/2024 20:26:29

President Droupadi Murmu Offers Prayers At Ayodhya's Kuber Tila

President Droupadi Murmu offered prayers at Kuber Tila in Ayodhya, PTI reported.

 

01/05/2024 20:19:40

Amit Shah Meets Parents Of Neha Hiremath In Karnataka's Hubballi

Union Home Minister Amit Shah meets the parents of Neha Hiremath in Hubballi, who was stabbed to death at her college premises on 18th April.

01/05/2024 19:38:31

President Droupadi Murmu Visits Ayodhya's Hanuman Garhi Temple

President Droupadi Murmu offered prayers to Ram Lalla at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in the Ayodhya district of UP. Earlier this evening, she visited the Hanuman Garhi temple and also performed Saryu pujan and aarti.

01/05/2024 19:31:57

President Droupadi Murmu Offers Prayers In Ayodhya's Ram Temple

President Droupadi Murmu offered prayers to Ram Lalla at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in the Ayodhya district of Uttar Pradesh, ANI reported.

01/05/2024 17:44:00

Fire Breaks Out In Shahbad Dairy Area Of Delhi

A fire broke out in slums in the Shahbad Dairy area, with 9 fire tenders at the spot. Firefighting operations are underway, ANI quoted Delhi Fire Services report.

01/05/2024 16:43:01

IMD Forecasts Normal Nationwide Rainfall For May 2024

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts that the nationwide rainfall in May 2024 is expected to be within the normal range, estimated to fall between 91% to 109% of the Long Period Average (LPA).

01/05/2024 14:23:01

Breaking News LIVE: Search Operation To Track Down Terrorist Groups Extends To J&K's Kathua

Security agencies have widened the ambit of the search operation to Kathua district to track down two groups of terrorists involved in the killing of a village defence guard in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district.

A village defence guard (VDG) was killed in a brief encounter with terrorists in remote Panara village in Chochru Gala heights early Sunday, following which a hunt was launched jointly by the police, army, and CRPF.

The search operation, which entered the fourth day on Wednesday, is ongoing in Basantgarh, Bani and Seoj areas of Udhampur and Kathua districts, officials said, adding there has been no fresh contact with the fleeing terrorists.

As per sources, the movement of one group has been reported in the upper reaches of Udhampur district while the other group is seen to have moved towards Bani, Daggar and Kindli areas of Kathua district. (PTI Input)

 

01/05/2024 12:59:23

Breaking News LIVE: Man Injured As Plaster Of Ceiling Falls

A 21-year-old man was injured after the plaster of the ceiling of his flat in Thane city of Maharashtra collapsed on him, a civic official said here on Wednesday.

The incident occurred in a 50-year-old three-storey building in Kopri area of the city around 11.30 pm on Tuesday.

"The resident, Aniket Murtudkar, received minor injuries to his leg in the plaster collapse incident. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was treated," chief of the disaster management cell of the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) Yasin Tadvi said.

The occupants of the affected flat have been shifted elsewhere, he said, adding that the columns of the building have also developed cracks.

There are 22 flats in the building and the civic officials will examine its condition on Wednesday to decide further course of action, Tadvi said. (PTI Input)

01/05/2024 12:37:17

Breaking News LIVE: CBI Carries Out Massive Nationwide Search Operations At 30 Locations Across 10 States/UT

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday carried out a massive nationwide search operation covering 30 locations across 10 States/UT including Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka in an on-going investigation of a case related to App based fraudulent investment scheme. The searches led to the seizure of significant digital evidence, including mobile phones, computer hard drives, SIM cards, ATM/ Debit cards, email accounts, and various incriminating documents. (ANI Input)

01/05/2024 12:23:18

Bomb Threat In Delhi Schools: Delhi LG Assures Culprits Won't Be Spared As AAP Alleges 'Weird Connection'

Following a series of bomb threats targetting in Delhi-NCR, Delhi Governor VK Saxena assured that the “culprits won’t be spared”. Indicating a “weird connection” between the threats and an X post by a BJP spokesperson, Delhi Minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader Saurabh Bharadwaj said that the development comes just a day after the saffron party’s spokesperson mentioned a “bomb threat” in his post. However, the Delhi Police said nothing had been found in these schools, and the whole episode appeared to be a hoax. 

READ THE FULL REPORT HERE: Delhi LG Assures Culprits Won't Be Spared As AAP Alleges 'Weird Connection'

01/05/2024 11:52:39

Breaking News LIVE: NIA Nabbed Another Accused In Attari Drugs Seizure Case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) apprehended another key accused in the Attari drugs seizure case, taking the total number of arrests to eight. The accused, Athar Saeed alias Chacha, had handled the proceeds of the drugs on the directions of the kingpin, Shahid Ahmed. (ANI Input)

01/05/2024 11:15:27

Breaking News LIVE: 3 Dead After Explosion Occurred In Stone Quarry In TN's Virudhunagar

At least three people died in an explosion that occurred in a stone quarry near the Kariapatti area of Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu this morning. Rescue operation is underway: Virudhunagar Fire and Rescue Department. (ANI Input)

01/05/2024 10:56:46

Breaking News LIVE: Minimum Temperature In City Settles Below Normal

Delhi on Wednesday recorded a minimum temperature of 21 degrees Celsius, four notches below the season's average.

Humidity was recorded at 37 per cent at 8.30 am.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted strong surface winds during the day time.

The maximum temperature is likely to settle around 35 degrees Celsius. (PTI Input)

01/05/2024 09:41:38

Breaking News LIVE: Netanyahu Vows To Invade Rafah Despite Renewed Warning By US

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed that Israel will launch an invasion of the southern Gaza city of Rafah regardless of ceasefire talks with Hamas. This comes amid ongoing efforts by the mediators to reach an agreement for a truce and hostage releases. Read the full report here. 

01/05/2024 09:13:05

Breaking News LIVE: Preparations Underway In Ayodhya Ahead Of President Murmu's Visit. VIDEO

01/05/2024 09:01:23

Breaking News LIVE: Former MP Dhananjay Singh Walks Out Of Jail

Former MP and muscleman Dhananjay Singh has been released from Bareilly jail after getting bail from the High Court. Even after being released, the former MP announced to contest the elections in support of his wife. (Bureau Input)

01/05/2024 08:10:46

Breaking News LIVE: Here's What IMD Bhubaneswar Director Has To Say On Heat Wave In State. VIDEO

01/05/2024 07:38:17

Breaking News LIVE: Delhi Public School, Dwarka Gets Bomb Threat

Delhi Police on Wednesday said that information was received regarding a bomb in Delhi Public School, Dwarka. Delhi Police, Bomb Disposal Squad, and fire tenders have arrived on the spot. Search is underway. (ANI Input)

01/05/2024 07:26:10

Breaking News LIVE: President Murmu To Visit Ayodhya Today

President Droupadi Mumru will visit Ayodhya on Wednesday to pay obeisance at the Ram temple, the Rashtrapati Bhavan has said. It will be her first visit to the newly built temple, the consecration ceremony for which was held on January 22. The president will visit Ayodhya on May 1, the statement said on Tuesday.