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Breaking News Highlights: Hello and welcome to the ABP Live Breaking News Live blog. Please follow this space for all the breaking news and latest updates from India and around the world.Amit Shah To Kickstart Series Of Public Meetings Across Four States TodayBJP leader and Home Minister Amit Shah will address public meetings in four states on June 10 and 11 as part of the party's nine-year anniversary celebrations.One of his meetings will take place in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, where political speculation is rife about whether the BJP will join forces with the N Chandrababu Naidu-led Telugu Desam Party after the two leaders met recently in the national capital.On Sunday, Shah will address a public meeting in Andhra Pradesh, and people will be looking for any messages in his speech about the BJP's political plans for the state in terms of a new alliance. So far, the state's ruling YSR Congress has been broadly supportive of the central government on key issues.On June 10, BJP President J P Nadda will also address a public meeting in Tirupati, the state capital. He will also pray at Tirupati Balaji's temple.Students' Union Declares 48-Hour Jharkhand Bandh Starting SaturdayJharkhand State Students' Union (JSSU), an umbrella organisation of various student organisations, has called for a 48-hour Jharkhand bandh beginning Saturday in support of its demand for 100% reservation for locals in state government jobs.On the occasion of the death anniversary of Jharkhand's tribal icon Birsa Munda, the union held torchlight processions in various districts in the evening."We chose this event for a torchlight procession to remind the state government of our tribal hero Birsa Munda's dream for Jharkhand." The government has allowed outsiders to work in Jharkhand government jobs, which we cannot allow. As a result, we have declared a 48-hour Jharkhand bandh beginning June 10," JSSU leader Devendra Mahto was quoted as saying by PTI.Arunachal Pradesh All-Set To Host ‘Civil 20’ Summit From Saturday: Arunachal Pradesh is preparing to host the two-day Civil 20 (C20) summit, which is part of the G20 programmes, beginning on Saturday, with 150 delegates from 23 countries expected to attend, according to officials.The inaugural ceremony will be attended by Chief Minister Pema Khandu and other dignitaries."An official engagement group of #G20, #C20 is a unique platform for civil society organisations to discuss people's aspirations and find ways to realise them," Khandu tweeted.The summit, themed 'Diversity, Inclusion, and Mutual Respect,' will be held in Namsai district and organised by the Vivekananda Kendra in Kanyakumari in collaboration with the Arunachal Pradesh government.

10/06/2023 21:23:35

West Bengal Panchayat Elections: SEC Convenes All-Party Meeting On June 13

The West Bengal State Election Commission has called an all-party meeting to discuss the Panchayat elections on June 13.

10/06/2023 21:21:40

Mumbai Police Held Two In Sanjay Raut Threat Case

In connection with a recent threat case, the Kanjurmarg police in Mumbai apprehended two people, Rizwan Zulfikar Ansari and Shahid Ansari. Following an incident on June 08, when an unidentified person verbally abused and threatened Sanjay Raut and Sunil Raut between 4 pm and 5 pm, the Mumbai Police registered a case under sections 506 (2) and 504 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

10/06/2023 21:17:21

Three Children Drown While Bathing In Dam In Jharkhand's Garhwa District

Three young children, aged 7 to 13, drowned while bathing in a dam in Jharkhand's Garhwa district earlier today. 

10/06/2023 18:51:13

Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh And Telangana Police Hold Inter-State Coordination Meeting

A meeting between the police forces of Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana was held on Saturday at the Police Headquarters in Nava Raipur. The meeting was attended by senior police officers from the three states, as well as officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF). 

10/06/2023 15:57:21

Fire Breaks Out At West Bengal's Chemical Factory

10/06/2023 14:53:59

DRI Seizes Over 10 Kg Smuggled Gold From Chennai, Hyderabad

DRI seizes a total of 10.27 kg of smuggled gold. Based on intelligence, 7.798 kg of smuggled gold was found concealed in a secret cavity during a search in a car, near Nellore on the Chennai Vijayawada highway.  A follow-up search resulted in the identification of the receiver and 2.471 kg of smuggled foreign-marked gold at Hyderabad. The two carriers and receiver were arrested and remanded to judicial custody: Customs

10/06/2023 14:16:18

'For Handling 2024 LS Polls': NCP's Chhagan Bhujbal On Sule, Patel Becoming Party Working Presidents

NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal on NCP Chief Sharad Pawar's daughter, NCP MP Supriya Sule & NCP leader Praful Patel declared NCP working Presidents:

"They have been made the working Presidents so that the election work & Rajya Sabha & Lok Sabha work can be divided. They have been allotted more responsibilities on their shoulders because elections are near. This is for handling the 2024 Lok Sabha election work."

10/06/2023 14:14:17

Bengal BJP Chief Sukanta Majumdar Meets Governor Ananda Bose Over Upcoming Panchayat Polls In State

West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar meets Governor C V Ananda Bose over the upcoming Panchayat elections in the state.

10/06/2023 13:27:47

CM, Ministers, Others Part Of Peace Panel Formed By Centre In Manipur, Guv To Head Committee

The government of India has constituted Peace Committee in Manipur under the Chairpersonship of the Manipur Governor. The members of the committee include Chief Minister, a few Ministers of the State Government, MP, MLAs and leaders from different political parties. The Committee also includes former civil servants, educationists, litterateurs, artists, social workers and representatives of different ethnic groups: MHA (Ministry of Home Affairs)

 

The mandate of the Committee will be to facilitate the peacemaking process among various ethnic groups of the state, including peaceful dialogue and negotiations between conflicting parties or groups. The Committee should strengthen social cohesiveness, mutual understanding and facilitate cordial communication between various ethnic groups: Ministry of Home Affairs

10/06/2023 13:23:48

Sharad Pawar Declares Supriya Sule, Praful Patel New Working Presidents Of NCP

Sharad Pawar announces Praful Patel, Supriya Sule working presidents of NCP, reports PTI.

10/06/2023 13:22:21

6 Civilians Dead, 10 Hurt In Somalia Hotel Siege: Report

Six civilians killed, ten wounded in Somalia hotel siege, reports AFP citing police.

10/06/2023 12:32:48

'It Was Illegal': Maharashtra Police On Removal Of Tipu Sultan Monument In Dhule

"A monument to Tipu Sultan was built here on the main road, there was no permission for it. We got information that it is an illegal monument. We had a meeting to remove it after which it was removed. There is peace in the area": Sanjay Barkund, SP Dhule, Maharashtra 

10/06/2023 11:59:13

Wrestler Sakshi Malik Arrives For Mahapanchayat In Haryana's Sonipat

Wrestler Sakshi Malik arrives for Mahapanchayat in Sonipat, Haryana.

10/06/2023 11:58:01

'If He Is Guilty, Will Take Action Against Him': Maha BJP Chief On Worker Threatening Sharad Pawar

Maharashtra BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule opens up on the death threat to NCP Chief Sharad Pawar on Twitter. 

He said, "A narrative is being set since yesterday about Sharad Pawar, Saurabh Pimpalkar did not threaten Sharad Pawar in his tweet, he is a BJP worker. We do not support Saurabh Pimpalkar, if he is guilty then we will take action against him."

10/06/2023 11:46:37

'Will Discuss What Govt Told Us With Our Supporters': Wrestler Punia Ahead Of Sonipat Panchayat

Wrestler Bajrang Punia speaks on Panchayat that is going to be held in Sonipat over wrestlers' issue: "Whatever talks we had with the govt, we will discuss that with the people who are supporting and standing with us..." 

10/06/2023 11:42:07

'DMK Has Imp Role To Play In Alliance Against BJP': TN Minister Ahead Of Oppn Parties' Patna Meet

Udhayanidhi Stalin, Tamil Nadu Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development speaks on upcoming opposition parties' meeting in Patna: "DMK has an important role to play in this opposition alliance because we have always been against BJP..."

10/06/2023 11:40:48

'If Godse Is Son Of Mother India, Then Veerappan, Mallya Too': JDU Leader's Swipe At BJP

JDU leader Neeraj Kumar says, "If a person like Godse pretends to be the son of Mother India, then dacoits like Chambal, Dawood, Veerappan and Mallya are also sons of Mother India. Godse, Veerappan, Dawood and Mallya are close aides of the BJP. Aurangzeb, Shahjahan & Akbar were born on this soil only. BJP must read history & must not distort it."

10/06/2023 11:39:21

Indian Navy Undertakes Twin-Carrier CBG Ops With Over 35 Aircraft In Arabian Sea

Indian Navy undertakes twin-carrier CBG ops with more than 35 aircraft in the Arabian Sea, demonstrating its formidable capability in ensuring sustained air operations across the maritime expanse & underscoring commitment to safeguarding India’s national interests.

The seamless operational integration of the two aircraft carriers INS Vikramaditya & the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, as well as fleet ships & submarines, is a powerful testament to the pivotal role of sea-based air power & India’s role as the preferred security partner in the Indian Ocean & beyond.

10/06/2023 11:20:33

'Rahul Gandhi Grows Beard Like Osama, Thinks...': Bihar BJP Chief Makes Controversial Remark

Bihar BJP State President Samrat Chaudhary makes controversial comments. Speaking at an event in Bihar's Araria, he said, "Rahul Gandhi grows beard like Osama bin Laden & thinks that he will become like Prime Minister Narendra Modi." 

10/06/2023 11:11:12

Major Fire Breaks Out In Wada Area Of Maharashtra's Palghar

A major fire broke out in the Wada area of Maharashtra's Palghar district earlier today. More details are awaited, reported PTI.

10/06/2023 10:33:12

ATS Arrests 4 Linked With International Terror Outfits From Gujarat's Porbandar

ATS has arrested 4 persons including a foreign national from Porbandar, Gujarat. It has been revealed that these people have links with international terrorist organisations. A special team of ATS was active for the past few days for special operations in Porbandar and surrounding areas, reports ANI citing ATS Sources.

10/06/2023 10:08:59

Assam CM Sarma Meets Counterpart N Biren Singh On Backdrop Of Present Situation In Manipur

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma meets Manipur CM N Biren Singh on the backdrop of the ongoing situation in Manipur.

10/06/2023 10:04:12

BJP Chief JP Nadda To Attend A Public Meeting In Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh Today

BJP Chief JP Nadda will attend a public meeting in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh today. He will also offer prayers at Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple

10/06/2023 10:28:58

Wagon Of Stationary Goods Train Catches Fire At Railway Station In Odisha's Balasore

A wagon of a stationary goods train caught fire at Rupsa railway station in Odisha's Balasore earlier today, reports PTI. The fire was later brought under control.

10/06/2023 09:37:35

Bengal BJP Chief Sukanta Majumdar To Meet Governor C V Ananda Bose Today Over Panchayat Polls

West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar to meet Governor C V Ananda Bose today in Rajbhawan over the upcoming Panchayat elections in the state.

10/06/2023 09:21:35

JSSU Launches 48-Hour Strike In Ranchi Against State Govt's 60-40 Formula Based New Recruitment Policy

Jharkhand State Student Union (JSSU) launches 48-hour strike (Bandh) against new recruitment policy of Jharkhand government based on 60-40 formula in Ranchi.

10/06/2023 09:03:04

Man Dupes People Across India Of Rs 40 Lakhs By Sending False Discount Messages, Held

One man was arrested from Delhi for duping people across India by sending false messages claiming heavy discounts on flight tickets and visas.

He has duped Rs 40 lakhs from people so far: Ravi Kumar Singh, DCP, Outer North

10/06/2023 08:45:20

89 Tribal Children, Who Topped 10th &12th Exams, Given Helicopter Ride In Chhattisgarh

Helicopter rides were organised for special backward tribe children who topped 10th and 12th exams in Chhattisgarh's Raipur. 89 children took the helicopter ride.

10/06/2023 08:29:16

UP Govt Cancels All Traffic Challans Between 2017 To 2021

Uttar Pradesh government has cancelled the challan of the vehicle owners in the state, giving concession to the owners who have not paid the challan between January 1, 2017 and December 31, 2021. This applies to all vehicles, reports ANI citing CMO

10/06/2023 08:10:16

Ukraine Facing 'Hugely Worse' Humanitarian Crisis After Dam Rupture: UN Aid Chief

UN aid chief says Ukraine faces "hugely worse'' humanitarian situation after the dam rupture, reports AP, as quoted by PTI.

10/06/2023 08:33:33

Alliance Formed Under Leadership Of Shah, No Compuslion: Chautala On BJP-JJP Govt

Haryana deputy chief minister Dushyant Chautala speaks on the BJP-JJP alliance, says, "The alliance between both parties (BJP-JJP) was forged under the leadership of Union home minister Amit Shah to run a stable govt in the state. There was no compulsion in forging an alliance."

 

10/06/2023 07:54:56

BSF Recovers Packet Of Suspected Heroin From Pakistani Drone In Punjab's Amritsar

BSF jawans heard sound of Pakistani drone & dropping by it. During search, 1 big packet of suspected heroin (Gross Wt - appx 5.5 Kg) was recovered near village Rai, district Amritsar: BSF Punjab Frontier

10/06/2023 07:54:02

Elderly Man Dies After Fire Breaks Out At His Flat In Delhi's Dwarka

85-year-old man namely Sadan Chandra dead after a fire broke out in a flat in Dwarka. 9 fire tenders were rushed to the spot and the fire was doused: Atul Garg, Delhi Fire Service

10/06/2023 07:34:29

Former UK PM Boris Johnson Resigns As MP Over Partygate: Report

Ex-UK PM Boris Johnson resigns as MP with immediate effect over Partygate report, as per the Guardian.

10/06/2023 07:24:51

Breaking News Live: Congress MP Adhir Writes To Governor Urging Central Forces For Panchayat Polls

West Bengal | Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury writes to Governor urging him to arrange Central forces during the Panchayat elections to have free and fair elections.