Breaking News LIVE: India-England T20 Matches To Be Played Without Spectators At Narendra Modi Stadium In Ahmedabad
Welcome to the ABP News LIVE for Monday, March 15, 2021: In the Mukesh Ambani bomb scare case, NIA has identified the drivers of Scorpio and Innova car which were found outside Antilia. The details of the driver will be disclosed soon. NIA has arrested Mumbai Cop Sachin Vaze in the case and sources suggest he has made some big revelations. In the Nandigram incident, the Election Commission has suspended the police officer responsible for handling Mamata Banerjee's security. ndia recorded 26,291 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, its highest single-day spike in 85 days, taking the country's infection tally to 1,13,85,339. The 63rd edition of the Grammy Awards kicked off at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday evening, Beyonce, Dua Lipa, Harry Styles win big.
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Welcome to the ABP News LIVE for Monday, March 15, 2021: India recorded 26,291 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, its highest single-day spike in 85 days, taking the country's infection tally to 1,13,85,339, according to Union Health Ministry data. The number of deaths due to the disease increased to 1,58,725 with 118 more fatalities being recorded in a day.
Politics has intensified over Mumbai officer Sachin Vaze's arrest in the Ambani bomb scare threat case and sources have revealed Waje has named some Shiv Sena leaders being involved in the case during his interrogation with NIA. Speculations are rife that Sachin Waje who worked in the Crime Intelligence Unit (CIU) of the Mumbai Police Crime Branch is likely to be suspended today.
IPS officer Vivek Sahay who was responsible for handling the security of Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee during the Nandigram rally where she got severely injured and alleged an attack on her has been suspended by the Election Commission.
Vivek Sahay IPS, Director Security shall be removed from the post of Director Security and be placed under suspension immediately. The charges must be framed against him within a week for grossly failing in the discharge of his primary duty as Director Security to protect the Z+ protectee," the Election Commission said, soon after declaring that the incident was an accident and not an attack.
The 63rd edition of the Grammy Awards kicked off at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday evening, with some of the biggest music stars hitting the red carpet in their dazzling outfits Comedian and talk show host Trevor Noah hosted this year's Grammys. With precautions in place, extensive changes were made this year amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was delayed from its original date of January 31.
Ishan Kishan won the Man of the Match award after his stellar batting performance against England in the second T20 match in Ahmedabad. It was his debut international T20 match. After winning the award, he did an unusual gesture that won many hearts. The batsman dedicated his award to the late father of his coach during the post-match presentation. He revealed that his coach’s father passed away recently.
Gujarat COVID-19 Update: India-England T20 Matches To Be Played Without Spectators At Narendra Modi Stadium
T-20 matches to be played in the coming days at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will be played without any spectators. The T-20 match between India and England was to be held on March 16, 18 and 20. However, keeping in mind the increasing number of Coronavirus cases in Gujarat, the Gujarat Cricket Association has decided to conduct matched without the presence of observers.
Gujarat's Ahmedabad orders closure of shops after 10 pm in eight wards
Coronavirus in Gujarat: Gujarat's Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation on Monday ordered closure of shops after 10 pm in eight wards -- Jodhpur, Navrangpura, Bodakdev, Thaltej, Gota, Paldi, Ghatlodia & Maninagar -- in wake of rising cases of COVID-19.
Amit Shah addresses Jhargram rally virtually after his helicopter gets damaged
Sachin Vaze Suspended After Being Sent On Remand
Encounter specialist Sachin Vaze who was arrested by NIA in the Mukesh Ambani bomb scare has been suspended today. He has been sent on remand for 12 days on Sunday, a day after his late-night arrest in connection with the parking of an explosive-laden Scorpio near industrialist Mukesh Ambani's residence in south Mumbai on February 25.