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Breaking News LIVE: Please follow this space for all the breaking news and latest updates from India and around the world.President Murmu On 3-Day Visit Of Meghalaya, Assam From TodayPresident Droupadi Murmu will visit Meghalaya and Assam from January 15 to 17, an official statement issued on Sunday by the Rashtrapati Bhavan said. The president will inaugurate the Meghalaya Games at the P A Sangma Stadium in Tura on Monday, it said.This is her first visit to Meghalaya after assuming the office of the president.On January 16, she will address the members of self-help groups at the Baljek Airport, Tura, and virtually lay the foundation stone for the new Integrated Administration Complex, the statement said.On the same day, President Murmu will address a gathering at Mawphlang and virtually inaugurate upgraded Rongjeng Mangsang Adokgre Road and Mairang Ranigodown Azra Road as well as lay the foundation stones for Shillong Peak Ropeway and tourist accommodations in the villages of Kongthong, Mawlyngot and Kudengrim."In the evening, the president will attend a civic reception to be hosted in her honour by the government of Meghalaya at the Raj Bhavan, Shillong," it added.On January 17, Murmu will attend the golden jubilee celebrations of the Karbi Youth Festival at Taralangso, Diphu, Assam.EAM Jaishankar Likely To Travel To Iran TodayExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to travel to Iran on Monday to hold talks with his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian during which they are expected to deliberate on a range of bilateral and regional issues including the unfolding security situation in the Red Sea, one of the world's most crucial waterways.Jaishankar's planned visit to Tehran comes against the backdrop of growing global concerns over Houthi militants targeting merchant vessels in the Red Sea amid the Israel-Hamas conflict.The US and the UK have already launched air strikes targeting the Houthi positions in Yemen.The external affairs minister is scheduled to travel to Iran on Monday for a short visit, people familiar with the matter said, adding the two sides are likely to deliberate on a range of bilateral and regional issues including the situation in the Red Sea.India has been closely monitoring the unfolding situation in the Red Sea.The issue figured in a telephonic conversation between Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday.The Indian Navy has already enhanced deployment of its frontline ships and surveillance aircraft for maritime security operations in view of the maritime environment in the critical sea lanes including the North and Central Arabian Sea.

15/01/2024 22:18:46

MHA Sets Up Tribunal To Adjudicate If Masarat Alam-Headed MLJK Should Be Declared Banned Outfit

Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) today constituted the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal consisting of Delhi High Court Judge Justice Sachin Datta for the purpose of adjudicating whether there is sufficient cause for declaring the Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masarat Alam faction) (MLJK-MA) as an unlawful association.

On December 27 last year, the MHA had declared MLJK-MA as an unlawful association under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.

15/01/2024 22:15:19

Delhi CM Sanctions Health Dept's Proposal For Immediate Action Against 4 Doctors

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal sanctions the Health Department's proposal for immediate and stringent action against 4 doctors who denied medical support to a patient who eventually died. The authority concerned had proposed the dismissal of a doctor from GTB Hospital and one from LNJP Hospital, along with the suspension of one doctor from each hospital.

 

CM forwarded the proposal for the LG's approval concerning decisive action against these accountable officials: CM Office

15/01/2024 19:46:08

BJP Moves Key Rajasthan Organisation Leader To Telangana Ahead Of Lok Sabha Polls

BJP Rajasthan State General Secretary Chandrashekhar appointed as Telangana BJP State General Secretary (organisation): BJP

15/01/2024 19:44:07

NIA Files Charge Sheet Against 1 Person In ISIS Jharkhand Module Case

National Investigation Agency (NIA) today charge-sheeted one of the two members of the ISIS Jharkhand module arrested last year. The agency today filed a chargesheet against Faizan Ansari alias Faiz before the NIA Special Court, Ranchi, under various sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and the Indian Penal Code: NIA

As per NIA investigations, Faiz was actively involved in propagating the ideology of violent extremism pursued by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), a banned global terror outfit that has been making efforts to increase its activities across India. The accused had taken an oath of allegiance (Bayath) to the self-styled Khalifa (leader) of ISIS: NIA

15/01/2024 19:38:04

EAM Jaishankar Welcomed By Iranian Foreign Minister In Tehran

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar was welcomed by Iranian Foreign Minister Dr.Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in Tehran today.

EAM is on a two-day visit to Iran.

15/01/2024 14:00:41

Taiwan Detects 6 Chinese Military Aircraft, 4 Naval Vessels Near Island: Report

6 Chinese military aircraft and 4 naval vessels were detected by Taiwan.

15/01/2024 12:54:40

PM Modi Releases First Instalment To 1 Lakh Beneficiaries Under PMAY-G

Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued the first instalment under Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) to 1 lakh beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- Gramin (PMAY-G) via video confrencing. He also interacted with two beneficiaries from Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.

15/01/2024 11:58:35

PM Modi Condones Demise Of Poet Munawwar Rana

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoned the passing away of poet Munawwar Rana. 

15/01/2024 10:38:18

Breaking News LIVE: Republic Day Parade Preparations In Full Swing At Kartavya Path

Republic Day parade rehearsels are being carried out at Delhi's Kartavya Path. 

15/01/2024 10:03:36

Breaking News LIVE: Fire Breaks Out At BMC School In Mumbai

A fire broke at a BMC school in Mumbai's Kalachowki area. No injuries have been reported as the school was closed when the incident happened. The fire was controlled by five fire tenders that reached the spot, says BMC.

15/01/2024 09:29:34

Breaking News Live— US, Partners Haven't Given Up On Hostages: Biden On 100 Days Of Israel-Hamas War

US President Joe Biden said that his administration has not given up on rescuing the hostages held by Hamas during its attack on Israel. He vowed that US will continue its efforts as Israel-Hamas war marks 100 days. 

15/01/2024 09:12:26

Breaking News LIVE: PM Modi Extends Greetings On Makar Sankranti

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to the people of the country on the occassion of Makar Sankranti.

15/01/2024 08:38:26

Breaking News LIVE: Taiwanese President Meets US Delegation After Party Candidate Wins Polls

Tsai Ing-wen, President of Taiwan met US delegates on Monday after a pro-sovereignity candidate, who Beijing claims will bring war upon the self-ruled island and take it down an 'evil path' of independence, won the election, reports AFP. 

The voters unheard Beijing's calls to not cast vote for Vice President Lai Ching-te and voted for someone whom China's Communist Party calls a 'dangerous separatist,' adds AFP.

15/01/2024 08:20:40

Breaking News LIVE: 18 Trains Running Late Due To Dense Fog In Delhi

Dense fog conditions affect rail operations in North India. 18 trains to Delhi from various parts of the country were running late on Monday. 

15/01/2024 07:21:12

Fire Breaks Out On 23rd Floor Of Mumbai Building

A fire broke out on the 23rd flood of a building in the Kandivali area of Mumbai on Monday. News agency ANI has reported that fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the flames, as told by the Mumbai Fire Department.