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Breaking News Highlights: 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. India To Host Key Antarctic Meetings In Kochi From May 20-30India to host the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM), the highest forum for governing the icy continent, at Kochi.The ATCM and the 26th meeting of the Committee for Environmental Protection (CEP) are anticipated to be held in the city of Kerala from May 20-30, as per the official statement. The twin meetings are slated to be hosted by the Ministry of Earth Sciences through the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research."The hosting of the 46th ATCM and the 26th CEP meeting reflects India's growing role as a responsible global stakeholder in efforts to preserve Antarctica for future generations," Secretary of the Ministry of Earth Sciences M Ravichandran said."Through open dialogue, collaboration, and consensus-building, India remains committed to upholding the principles of the Antarctic Treaty and contributing to the sustainable management of one of Earth's last pristine wilderness areas," Ravichandran also said.SC To Hear Arguments On West Bengal Govt'S Suit Against CBI Probe On ThursdayThe Supreme Court announced on Wednesday that it would deliberate on May 2 regarding the West Bengal government's lawsuit, which alleges that the CBI initiated its investigation without obtaining the necessary authorisation from the state. Under Article 131 of the Constitution, the West Bengal government has brought an original suit against the Central government in the Supreme Court, contending that despite the state revoking its general consent for the CBI to probe cases within its jurisdiction, the agency has continued to register FIRs and proceed with investigations.Article 131 outlines the Supreme Court's authority to adjudicate in disputes between the Centre and one or more states.The West Bengal administration had withdrawn its "general consent" granted to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on November 16, 2018, thereby revoking the agency's authority to conduct investigations or raids in the state.During the court session convened by Justices B R Gavai and Sandeep Mehta, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Centre, requested the court to schedule the hearing for 2 pm, citing an ongoing proceeding before a nine-judge Constitution bench. 

02/05/2024 22:00:19

Kerala Announce Closure Of Educational Institutions Till May 6 Amid Heatwave

All educational institutions including professional colleges will be closed till May 6 due to the current heatwave situation in Kerala. There is no change in pre-scheduled examinations: Confirmed Chief Minister's Office.

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02/05/2024 21:22:36

Fire Breaks Out In A Slum Cluster In Delhi's Madanpur Khadar

A fire broke out in a slum cluster in Delhi's Madanpur Khadar, 12 fire tenders reached the spot, confirmed Delhi Fire Service.

02/05/2024 20:51:13

Fire Breaks Out Following Gas Cylinder Blast In Karnataka's Yadgir

Huts caught fire after a gas cylinder blast in Karnataka's Yadgir today; Firefighting vehicles reached the spot and doused the fire.

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02/05/2024 20:46:33

Police Attach Properties Worth Lakhs Belonging To A Terror Handler In J&K's Baramulla

Police have attached properties worth lakhs belonging to a terror handler based in Pakistan namely Adrees Ahmad Mir in the Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir, ANI reported.

02/05/2024 20:17:40

NCB Mumbai Bust Interstate Drug Syndicate, Seizes Rs. 75 Lakhs Worth Of Mephedrone

Narcotics Control Bureau Mumbai busted an interstate drug syndicate operating from Mumbai. 500 gms of Mephedrone, worth approximately Rs. 75 lakhs has been seized from a person at Borivali railway station and one Mahim-based distributor arrested: confirmed NCB Mumbai.

02/05/2024 18:51:27

Assam's Dima Hasao District Grapples With Flood-Like Situation And Landslides Amid Heavy Rainfall

Heavy rainfall leads to flood apathy-like situations and landslides in several parts of Assam's Dima Hasao district, causing communication disruption, ANI reported.

02/05/2024 18:46:14

Thunderstorm Wreaks Havoc In Manipur Thoubal District

Manipur grapples with nature's wrath after a thunderstorm wreaks havoc in the Leitanpokpi village of Thoubal district, ANI reported.

02/05/2024 18:38:03

Gunmen Open Fire At Gram Panchayat Office At Domjur, Bakra in Howrah, Two Injured

Two people injured as 3-4 miscreants opened fire at Gram Panchayat office at Domjur, Bakra in Howrah. Panchayat Pradhan was present at the office at the time of the firing and he ducked under the table to protect himself: confirmed police.

02/05/2024 12:49:25

Chhattisgarh: Bodies Of 10 Naxalites Killed In Encounter In Narayanpur Recovered From Site

Bodies of 10 Naxalites who were killed in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur were recovered from the site. 

 

02/05/2024 10:46:50

Dhaula Kuan-Mayapuri Road Shut For 20 Days From May 2

Dhaula Kuan-Mayapuri carriageway will remain closed for 20 days starting from May 2 due to the repairing of the Naraina flyover. Commuters coming from Dhaula Kuan traveling towards Mayapuri are advised to take Vande Matram Marg from Dhaula Kuan. Cariappa Marg can also be used as an alternate route.

02/05/2024 10:31:21

Kerala: 11 Injured As Tempo Traveler Meets With Accident In Ramban

Eleven people were injured after a tempo traveler carrying tourists from Kerala met with an accident in Ramban's Banihal. The injured were shifted to Banihal Hospital for initial treatment. 

02/05/2024 10:13:29

Breaking News LIVE: 223 Delhi Women Commission Staff Sacked Over Alleged Unauthorised Appointments

223 employees from the Delhi Women Commission have been removed with immediate effect on the order of Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena. It is alleged that the then chairperson of the Delhi Women Commission, Swati Maliwal, had appointed them without permission, going against the rules.

02/05/2024 10:09:24

Breaking News LIVE: Delhi Court Delays Verdict On BRS Leader K Kavitha's Bail Plea In CBI Case Until May 6

Excise case: Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court defers pronouncement of order on regular bail plea of BRS leader K Kavitha in CBI case for May 6. (ANI Input)

02/05/2024 09:34:56

American Author Of 'New York Trilogy', Paul Ester, Passes Away At 77

American novelist and filmmaker, Paul Ester, author of the acclaimed New York Trilogy, passed away aged 77. He died after suffering complications from lung cancer.

02/05/2024 09:29:26

Tripura: 16-Year-Old Girl Raped Multiple Times By 2 Men She Met On Social Media

Two men allegedly raped a 16-year-old girl in Tripura's Sepahijala district multiple times, police told PTI on Thursday. She had befriended the duo through Facebook and Instagram in March. 

02/05/2024 08:48:23

Pak Intruder Shot Dead Along International Border In J&K's Samba

The Border Security Force personnel shot down a Pakistani intruder along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district on Wednesday evening, officials said.

The incident took place near Border Outpost Regal, following which the reinforcements rushed to the area to carry out a thorough search operation.