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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.Vishnu Deo Sai-Led Govt In Chhattisgarh To Hold First Cabinet Meet Today The first cabinet meeting of the newly-formed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Chhattisgarh will take place on Thursday, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said.Sai was sworn in as chief minister on Wednesday, while two party MLAs Arun Sao and Vijay Sharma took oath as deputy chief ministers.Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Union ministers Nitin Gadkari and Ramdas Athawale, BJP president J P Nadda, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, his Assam counterpart Himanta Biswa Sarma, former Chhattisgarh chief minister Raman Singh and party leaders from other states attended the swearing-in ceremony that saw a massive gathering of around 50,000 people. The event was held at the Science College ground here.After the ceremony, Sai and his two deputies went to the Mantralaya and took charge after performing rituals. The three held talks with state chief secretary Amitabh Jain and Director General of Police Ashok Juneja there. Talking to reporters, Sai said his first cabinet meeting will be held on Thursday.Telangana Assembly Speaker Election TodayThe election for the post of Telangana Assembly Speaker will be held on December 14 and the nominations will be accepted between 10:30 AM and 5 PM on December 13.According to a notification issued by the secretary of the state legislature, the election for Assembly Speaker will be held on Monday.The notification comes days after newly elected BJP MLAs stayed away from the House alleging that AIMIM MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi's appointment as pro-tem speaker was in violation of rules.Owaisi had administered oath of office to newly elected MLAs on December 9.The Congress party won 64 seats in the recently concluded assembly polls and its ally CPI won one seat. BRS won 39 seats while its "friendly party" AIMIM was victorious in seven seats. BJP won eight seats.

14/12/2023 22:45:47

Mumbai Cyber Cell SIT Summons Actor Sahil Khan, 3 Others In Mahadev Betting App Case

The Special Investigating Team (SIT) of Mumbai cyber cell, which is investigating the Rs 15,000 crore Mahadev App online betting case, has sent summons to actor Sahil Khan and three others to appear before the SIT on Friday, ANI reported. 

14/12/2023 21:27:58

Mild Blast Sound Heard Near Army Gate Of Jorhat Military Station In Assam

Mild blast sound heard near Army gate of Jorhat military station in Assam's Jorhat district this evening. Details being ascertained, Defence PRO, Guwahati said. This comes after two blasts in December and November, for which the Paresh Baruah-led ULFA claimed responsibility.

14/12/2023 21:07:29

SC Rejects Review Petition Of Manish Sisodia Seeking Bail In Delhi Excise Policy Case

Supreme Court rejects review petition of AAP leader Manish Sisodia against top court order denying him bail in excise policy irregularities case, ANI reported. 

14/12/2023 20:27:09

Indian Coast Guard Evacuates Injured Philippines National From Merchant Ship

Indian Coast Guard successfully evacuated an injured Philippine national from merchant vessel MV Green K-MAX 2 sailing about 28 km from Visakhapatnam earlier today. ICG Maritime Rescue Sub-Centre (MRSC) at Visakhapatnam had received information from the merchant ship about the crew who had suffered severe injury and fracture while working in engine room. After evacuation, he was examined by the medical officer onboard ICG ship and administered first aid. Thereafter, the patient was brought by ICG to Visakhapatnam and handed over to the shipping agent for further medical management, ANI reported. 

14/12/2023 19:36:41

PM Modi Should Shoulder Blame Of MPs' Security Being Compromised: TMC Leader

"On the day of the Parliament Security Breach, when over 300 Central Police personnel should've been guarding the Parliament, only a meager 176 were on duty. This is a grave compromise on Parliament's safety and a testament to Amit Shah's abject failure as the Union Home Minister. Since PM Modi was first in line to hog credit for the inauguration of the New Parliament, will he also shoulder the blame for the security of MPs being compromised in the much-touted 'New Parliament," TMC leader Kunal Ghosh said.  

14/12/2023 16:56:45

Brother Of Nuh Riots Accused Targeted In Faridabad

Brother of Bittu Bajrangi, who was arrested over his alleged connection in the Nuh riots, was targeted in Faridabad when unknown assailants tried to burn him alive by pouring petrol. 

14/12/2023 14:32:04

Breaking News LIVE: 12 Injured In Fire Due To Domestic Gas Pipeline Leak In Telangana's Rangareddy

12 people were injured in fire due to domestic gas pipeline leak in RGIA PS limits in Telangana's Rangareddy

14/12/2023 13:52:07

Breaking News LIVE: Chhattisgarh CM Along With Dy CMs Chair First Cabinet Meeting In Nava Raipur

Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai along with Deputy CMs Arun Sao and Vijay Sharma chairs the first cabinet meeting at Mahanadi Bhawan in Nava Raipur

14/12/2023 13:28:48

Breaking News LIVE: Fire Breaks Out At Indus Hospital In Visakhapatnam, All Patients Evacuated

Andhra Pradesh: Fire broke out on the second floor of Indus Hospitals in Visakhapatnam. Fire tenders are present at the spot. All patients have been evacuated safely.

Commissioner of Police (CP) Ravi Shankar Ayyanar says, "A fire broke out at Indus Hospital in Visakhapatnam around 12 noon. There were around 50-70 patients there. We have evacuated all of them. There is no one there. There is no loss of life...The cause of the fire appears to be from the operation theatre... we will investigate and find out the truth."

14/12/2023 13:24:39

Breaking News LIVE: I-T Raids Underway At Former TMC MLA Sohrab Ali & Six Others' Premises

I-T raids are underway at the premises of former TMC MLA Sohrab Ali and six others in Asansol, West Bengal.

Further details awaited.

14/12/2023 13:21:02

Breaking News LIVE: CBI Conducts Searches At 10 Locations In West Bengal In Connection With Coal Scam

In the ongoing investigation into an alleged coal scam case in West Bengal, the CBI is conducting searches at 10 locations in the state including Kolkata.

14/12/2023 13:19:52

Breaking News LIVE: It's About Time To Translate Our Political Relationship Into Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, Says Vietnam's Ambassador To India

On the growing strategic partnership between India and Vietnam, Vietnam’s Ambassador to India Nguyen Thanh Hai says, “India and Vietnam are comprehensive strategic partners to each other and there’s a lot of potential for our relationship to prosper… Connectivity between the two countries has been strengthened with a lot of people travelling to either country… With a very good political relationship, it's about time to translate our political relationship into an effective comprehensive strategic partnership.”

14/12/2023 13:18:06

Breaking News LIVE: BJP Leader Gopal Bhargava Takes Oath As Pro-Tem Speaker Of MP Legislative Assembly

BJP leader Gopal Bhargava takes oath as Pro-tem Speaker of Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly, in Raj Bhawan, Bhopal

14/12/2023 13:15:08

Breaking News LIVE: Sharpshooter Of Lawrence Bishnoi & Goldy Brar Gang Arrested By Crime Branch

Sharpshooter of Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar gang arrested by Crime Branch after a brief exchange of fire. Now a total of three sharpshooters arrested in the firing incident case of PS Punjabi Bagh of Shriomani Akali Dal Ex-MLA. One pistol along with two live cartridges recovered: Delhi Police

14/12/2023 12:47:30

Breaking News LIVE: SC Rejects Bail Plea Of IAS Saumya Chaurasia In Money Laundering Case

Supreme Court rejects bail plea of IAS office Saumya Chaurasia in a money laundering case and also imposes a fine of Rs one lakh on her. She was deputy secretary of former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel.

14/12/2023 10:50:42

Breaking News LIVE: Delhi To Get 500 New Electric Buses Today, Total Number Of Electric Buses In City To Rise To 1300

Delhi to get 500 new electric buses today, Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot says, "With flagging off of 500 new electric buses today, the number of electric buses in the city will rise to 1300. This is the highest number of electric buses in any city in the country. It will help in reducing pollution in the city."

14/12/2023 08:47:29

Breaking News LIVE: Dalai Lama Arrives At Siliguri's Sed-Gyued Monastery To Deliver Teachings

Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama arrives at Siliguri's Sed-Gyued Monastery to deliver teachings to the devotees

14/12/2023 07:35:57

Breaking News LIVE: Sri Lankan Navy Detains Six Indian Fishermen

As many as six Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu, who were fishing in international waters, were detained by the Sri Lankan Navy along with their trawler, near the Kankesanthurai area in Sri Lanka. According to the Sri Lankan Navy, the fishermen were allegedly involved in 'illegal poaching' and were detained off the Kovilan Lighthouse in Kareinagar after a special operation on Wednesday, as reported by ANI.

14/12/2023 07:31:33

Breaking News LIVE: Mumbai Police Recovers Drugs Worth Rs 30 Lakhs, Arrests 2 Peddlers

Mumbai Crime Branch arrested two drug peddlers and recovered drugs worth Rs 30 lakhs from Ghatkopar area. The police registered a case against both of them under the NDPS Act and presented them in court, where the court sent them to police custody till December 14. Further investigation underway: Mumbai Crime Branch