Breaking News Highlights: PM Modi To Visit U'khand On Oct 12 To Inaugurate Projects Worth Rs 4,200 Cr

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Breaking News Highlights: Hello and welcome to the breaking news live blog, please follow this space for all the latest updates and breaking news from India and around the world.PM Modi to Interact with India's Asian Games ContingentPrime Minister Narendra Modi is set to engage with and address India's triumphant Asian Games contingent at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium in New Delhi. This announcement follows India's stellar performance at the Asian Games in Hangzhou over the past two weeks, where Indian athletes secured a remarkable 107 medals, surpassing their previous best of 70 at the 2018 Jakarta edition.The interaction between Prime Minister Modi and the Indian athletes who participated in the Asian Games 2022 is scheduled for 4:30 pm today, as stated by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). This initiative by the Prime Minister is aimed at not only congratulating the athletes for their exceptional achievements at the Asian Games but also at inspiring and motivating them for upcoming competitions.India's medal tally at the recently concluded Asian Games comprised an impressive 28 gold, 38 silver, and 41 bronze medals, marking a significant leap forward in the nation's sporting prowess.NewsClick Editor and HR Head To Appear in CourtPrabir Purkayastha, the editor-in-chief of NewsClick, and Amit Chakravarty, the head of human relations at the news portal, are likely to appear in court on Tuesday. On October 3, the Delhi Police apprehended both individuals and conducted searches resulting in the seizure of more than 300 electronic devices from NewsClick's office and the residences of its journalists.According to an official cited by news agency PTI, the investigating officer (IO) may request an extension of their remand during the court appearance. The Delhi Police had earlier registered a case on August 17, invoking sections 13, 16, 17, 18, and 22 of the anti-terror Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, along with sections 153A (promoting enmity between two groups) and 120B (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code.SP To Observe Mulayam Singh Yadav’s First Death AnniversaryThe Samajwadi Party (SP) will commemorate the first death anniversary of its founder, the late Mulayam Singh Yadav, on a statewide scale. The primary event is scheduled to take place at his 'Samadhi' in his ancestral village of Saifai in Etawah district, where members of the Yadav family and several party leaders will converge, news agency IANS reported.Mulayam Singh Yadav, who served as Uttar Pradesh chief minister for three terms and as the country's defence minister, passed away on October 10 last year at the age of 82. He had founded the Samajwadi Party in 1992 and was its national president until January 2017.On Tuesday, Samajwadi Party national president Akhilesh Yadav, along with many family members and party leaders, will assemble at Mulayam’s 'Samadhi' in Saifai to pay homage to 'Netaji'.

10/10/2023 23:13:09

Breaking News LIVE: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde announces monetary aid for girls in state

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde says, "In the cabinet meeting today, it was decided that when a girl child is born Rs 5000 will be provided, Rs 6000 when she reaches class 1, Rs 7000 when she reaches class 6, Rs 8000 when she reaches class 11 and Rs 75,000 when she attains 18 years of age. So, it has been decided to provide Rs 1 Lakh in this manner..."(ANI)

10/10/2023 21:41:01

Breaking News LIVE: PM Modi to visit Uttarakhand on Oct 12 to lay foundation stone of development projects worth Rs 4,200 Cr

PM Narendra Modi will visit Uttarakhand on 12th October. PM will visit Gunji village, to interact with local people, along with Army, ITBP and BRO personnel. He will offer prayers at Jageshwar Dham. He will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth about Rs 4,200 crore in Pithoragarh: PMO

10/10/2023 20:12:27

PM Modi Reviews Progress Of Implementation Of Schemes Announced On I-Day

PM Modi chaired a high-level review meeting to discuss the progress made on schemes to be implemented based on his Independence Day speech. PM Modi had spoken about making 2 crore Lakhpati didis, i.e. making 2 crore women engaged in SHGs or Anganwadis Lakhpatis. He took stock of the various livelihood interventions planned to achieve this target.

10/10/2023 19:27:38

Bhubaneswar Civic Body Begins Cremating Unclaimed Bodies Of Odisha Train Tragedy Victims

On unclaimed bodies of Balasore Train Tragedy victims handed over to Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC), BMC Commissioner Vijay Amruta Kulange says, "We have deployed three dead body career vehicles from the BMC site. We have started taking over those dead bodies for further cremation."

10/10/2023 19:23:08

NewsClick Founder Prabir Purkayastha, HR Head Sent To Judicial Custody For 10 Days

Patiala House Court of Delhi sends NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and HR head Amit Chakraborty to 10 days of Judicial Custody. Both were produced by the Delhi Police, before the Court, at the end of their police remand period. 

Special Cell of Delhi Police last week arrested them in a case filed under UAPA

10/10/2023 18:20:58

Delhi Court Extends Custody Of Sanjay Singh Till Oct 13 In Excise Policy Case

A Delhi court on Tuesday extended AAP leader Sanjay Singh's custody till October 13 after he was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in an alleged Delhi excise policy-related money laundering case.

The AAP leader was produced in the Rouse Avenue Court after five days of ED custody, ANI reported.

10/10/2023 15:48:13

Sand Mining Case: ED Raids Locations In Tamil Nadu's Karur District

Enforcement Directorate conducted raids in sand mines in the Mallampalayam and Nanniyur areas of Tamil Nadu's Karur district. This is part of statewide raids on river sand mines conducted by the premier investigating agency. The officials of ED, according to sources, measured permitted areas of the quarries and the actual extent of sand mining. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) team was giving security to the 10-member ED officials during the raids.

10/10/2023 14:29:02

Breaking News LIVE: Delhi Court Directs Sanjay Singh To Not Talk To Media

AAP MP Sanjay Singh who was arrested in connection with the Delhi Excise scam case, has been asked by the Delhi Court to refrain from talking to the media. The court said that talking to the media while appearing in court creates security problems.

10/10/2023 14:21:10

Breaking News LIVE: Raghav Chadha Moves SC Challenging Suspension From RS

AAP MP Raghav Chadha moves Supreme Court challenging his suspension from the Rajya Sabha.

10/10/2023 13:58:16

Breaking News LIVE: Delhi Police Busts Online Betting Racket, Arrests 2

Delhi Police bust online betting racket and arrested two bookies for organising online betting during ODI cricket match between Sri Lanka and South Africa. With their arrest, one laptop and six mobile phones have been seized from them. One of the accused works as a gym trainer. Case booked under the Gambling Act in PS KNK Marg, say police.

10/10/2023 13:12:47

Breaking News LIVE: Rahul Gandhi Reaches MP, To Address Public Rally In Shahdol District

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi reached Satna Airport earlier today. He is scheduled to address a public rally in Beohari of Madhya Pradesh’s Shahdol district later today.

10/10/2023 12:40:05

Breaking News LIVE: AAP Workers Stage Protest Against Sanjay Singh's Arrest, Detained

AAP workers staged a protest against the arrest of Sanjay Singh. Party workers were detained by Delhi Police during their protest outside the BJP office in Delhi.

10/10/2023 11:57:31

Breaking News LIVE: SC Seeks Response From Centre On Plea Seeking Release Of Illegally Detained Rohingyas

Supreme Court seeks response from Centre on a plea seeking the release of Rohingya refugees who have been allegedly detained illegally and arbitrarily in jails/detention centres or juvenile homes across the country.

Supreme Court while issuing notice to the Centre asks it to file an affidavit on the plea within four weeks.

10/10/2023 11:55:43

Breaking News LIVE: Tamil Nadu Farmers Stage Protest In Chennai Against State Govt Over, Detained

Tamil Nadu farmers in Chennai protest against the State government over their 10-point demand including the minimum fixed price for paddy and sugarcane among others. The protestors were detained by police

10/10/2023 11:27:51

Breaking News LIVE: Raghav Chadha Moves Delhi HC Against Patiala Court's Eviction Order From His Type VII Bungalow

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha moved Delhi HC against Patiala House court’s order to evict him from his Type VII bungalow.

10/10/2023 10:24:36

Breaking News LIVE: 11 Dead, 12 Injured In An Explosion In Tamil Nadu's Firecracker Godown

A total of 11 people have lost their lives in an explosion in a firecracker godown in Viragalur of Ariyalur district. 12 injured people have been shifted to a local government hospital. The case has been registered and two people including the owner and manager of the firecracker godown have been arrested, said Ariyalur District Collector, Anne Mary Swarna.

10/10/2023 10:20:50

Breaking News LIVE: J&K's Sonamarg-Zojila Road Shut After Fresh Snowfall

Sonamarg-Zojila road in J&K was closed on Tuesday after the upper reaches of Zojila in the Ganderbal district of Central Kashmir received fresh snowfall.

10/10/2023 10:18:43

Breaking News LIVE: BJP Workers Stage Protest Against Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, Demand His Resignation

BJP workers held a protest in the national capital against Delhi CM and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal. The workers of the saffron party demanded Kejriwal's resignation. This comes after the ED raided AAP leader Amanatullah Khan premises.

10/10/2023 08:29:19

Breaking News LIVE: 7 Dead In An Accident In Karnataka

Vijayanagara, Karnataka | Seven people died in an accident near Hospet. The accident took place between two mining tipper lorries and a cruiser. There were 13 people in the cruiser and the condition of the injured is critical. The injured have been admitted to a government hospital: Vijayanagar SP Srihari Babu

10/10/2023 08:27:04

Breaking News LIVE: ED Raids Premises of AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan In Money Laundering Probe

Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided the premises of AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan in Delhi as part of a money-laundering investigation, said official sources.

10/10/2023 08:02:13

Breaking News LIVE: Rajnath Singh Meets Italian Counterpart

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh met his Italian counterpart on Tuesday. ANI quoted him as saying, "Had a warm and productive meeting with the Italian Defence Minister Mr Guido Crosetto in Rome. We discussed a host of issues pertaining to defence cooperation which included training, information sharing and maritime security. An Agreement on Defence cooperation was also signed between India and Italy. We look forward to further consolidating our defence partnership."

10/10/2023 07:51:40

Breaking News LIVE: Fire Breaks Out At Chandigarh's PGI Nehru Hospital

A fire broke out at PGI's Nehru Hospital in Chandigarh. No casualties were recorded and the situation has been brought under control now.