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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.Cyclone Biparjoy To Enter Rajasthan, Some Trains CancelledThe North Western Railway (NWR) has cancelled some train services as the cyclonic storm 'Biparjoy' is likely to enter southwest Rajasthan on June 16, officials said on Monday."Keeping in view the safety and security in view of the cyclonic storm Biparjoy in the Bay of Bengal, train services are being cancelled/partially cancelled by the Railways," the NWR said in a statement.Radheshyam Sharma, in-charge of the Jaipur Meteorological Centre, said that the cyclonic storm Biparjoy is likely to weaken and enter south-western Rajasthan as a depression on June 16.Captain Shashi Kiran, Chief Public Relations Officer of North Western Railway, said in a statement that in view of the cyclonic storm 'Biparjoy', the services of five trains operating on the NWR have been cancelled from the originating station, while the services of nine trains have been partially cancelled.Due to the effect of the storm, the activities of thunderstorms and rain are likely to start in the districts of Jodhpur and Udaipur divisions only after the afternoon of June 15, he said.On the other hand, due to its effect on June 16, there is a possibility of heavy rains at some places in Jodhpur and Udaipur, Mr Sharma added.Microsoft Co-Founder Bill Gates To Meet Xi Jinping: ReportBill Gates, Microsoft Corp's co-founder, is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday during his visit to China, two people with knowledge of the matter said, as reported by Reuters. The meeting will mark Xi's first meeting with a foreign private entrepreneur in recent years. The people said the encounter may be a one-on-one meeting. A third source confirmed they would meet, without providing details.Gates tweeted on Wednesday that he had landed in Beijing for the first time since 2019 and that he would meet with partners who had been working on global health and development challenges with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

17/06/2023 07:27:19

Breaking News LIVE: Giani Raghbir Singh appointed as Jathedar of Sri Akal Takhat Sahib

Giani Raghbir Singh was appointed as Jathedar of Sri Akal Takhat Sahib after SGPC meeting was held in Amritsar today. 

16/06/2023 23:05:47

Delhi: Car Driver Hits Scooter Rider, Leaving Him Injured; Driver Arrested As Investigation Proceeds

A car driver collided with a scooter rider near Defence Colony Petrol Pump on Lala Lajpat Rai Marg, resulting in injuries to the rider who was subsequently transported to AIIMS Trauma Centre due to a head injury. The driver of the car has been apprehended, and authorities are conducting further investigations to determine the appropriate course of action.

16/06/2023 21:02:08

PM Jan Aushadhi Kendras Witness Over 150-Fold Surge In Annual Sales

Over the past eight years, Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Kendras, established under the Indian government's flagship initiative, has seen a significant increase in annual sales of more than 150 times. This increase in sales reflects a growing public demand for high-quality medicines at reasonable prices. 

16/06/2023 20:56:48

Nepal Court Sends 16 Defendants Of Fake Refugee Scam To Jail, Orders Release Of 2 On Bail

The Kathmandu District Court has held a preliminary hearing in the Fake Refugee Scam case, resulting in the imprisonment of 16 defendants. Former home minister Balkrishna Khand and UML MP Top Bahadur Rayamajhi are among those detained. In addition, the court has ordered the release on bail of two indicted individuals. 

16/06/2023 20:10:00

Tamil Nadu Power Minister's Brother And Wife Summoned By ED For Questioning In Money Laundering Case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued summonses to Ashok Kumar, the brother of Tamil Nadu Power Minister Senthil Balaji, and his wife in connection with a money laundering case. Both individuals have been called upon to appear before the ED to join the ongoing investigation. 

16/06/2023 17:48:25

Odisha Triple Rail Accident: Toll Increases To 290

The toll in the Bahanaga Bazar train disaster rose to 290 after a 17-year-old resident of Bihar succumbed to his injuries in SCB Medical College and Hospital here on Friday, news agency PTI reported citing officials.

Prakash Ram, who was travelling in the ill-fated Shalimar-Chennai Coromondel Express on June 2 when it met with the accident, was undergoing treatment at the surgery ward of the state-run hospital, he said. (PTI Input)

16/06/2023 17:45:05

BSF Foils Cattle Smuggling Attempt: Miscreants Attack Personnel In West Bengal

Miscreants attacked Border Security Force (BSF) personnel in an unsuccessful attempt to smuggle cattle from India to Bangladesh. According to Sumit Kumar, Superintendent of Police in Cooch Behar, West Bengal, the incident occurred around 12:45 a.m. BSF personnel stationed at Arjun Border Outpost (BOP) noticed suspicious activity and confronted those involved. The miscreants, on the other hand, retaliated by assaulting the personnel with sharp and blunt weapons in an attempt to seize their firearms. 

16/06/2023 17:39:31

Arrests Made In Deepu Murder Case: J&K Police Unearth Conspiracy Following Intensive Search Operation

J&K Police have made arrests in the murder case of Deepu, a labourer who was tragically shot dead by terrorists in Anantnag on May 29. Rayees Mohammad, DIG of South Kashmir, revealed that numerous suspects were questioned during the investigation, and two people from Anantnag had gone missing, which corresponded with the investigation's focus. As a result, a large-scale search was launched, leading to their eventual arrest and the discovery of a conspiracy behind the heinous act. The incident shook the region, and authorities have been working tirelessly to bring the perpetrators to justice.

16/06/2023 16:57:12

West Bengal BJP President Urges Amit Shah For Immediate Intervention In Panchayat Election Security

West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar writes to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, requesting for immediate intervention in the security situation of West Bengal's Panchayat Elections.

16/06/2023 16:04:46

Calcutta High Court Extends Bengal Panchayat Nomination Deadline Amid Allegations of Candidate Obstruction

The Calcutta High Court has granted a one-day extension for the filing of nominations for the upcoming Bengal panchayat elections. This decision comes in response to allegations of candidates being prevented from submitting their nominations earlier, leading to concerns of democratic participation being compromised.

16/06/2023 15:03:29

Breaking News LIVE: 10 IAS officers in Karnataka transferred

10 IAS officers in Karnataka transferred, official order issued, ANI reported.

16/06/2023 14:27:26

Breaking News LIVE: West Bengal Police recover bomb-making material in violence-hit Bhangar

West Bengal Police recover bomb-making material in Bhangar, South 24 Paraganas, following recent violence during nominations for Panchayat elections

16/06/2023 14:05:31

Breaking News LIVE: Mira road murder accused Manoj Sane sent to police custody till June 22

Thane court sends Mira road murder accused Manoj Sane to police custody till June 22, ANI reported.

He is accused of brutally killing his 32-year-old live-in partner, Saraswati Vaidya

16/06/2023 13:49:22

Breaking News LIVE: Violence will be the first victim in panchayat election, says Bengal Governor at clash-hit Bhangar

I interacted with the victims of violence and locals. I can assure the people of Bengal that violence will be the first victim in this election. The perpetrators of violence will be silenced in a permanent way under the Constitution and law of the land. Peace-loving people of Bengal should be able to exercise their franchise (in panchayat polls): West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose at violence-hit Bhangar, South 24 Paraganas (ANI)

16/06/2023 13:47:12

Karnataka govt will implement 'Anna Bhagya' scheme, requesting other states to help us procure rice, says Deputy CM

Whatever may be the situation, we will implement the 'Anna Bhagya' scheme. We are now requesting other states to help us procure rice. On 20th June, we will hold protests against the Centre in all district headquarters of the state: Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar (ANI)

16/06/2023 13:07:57

TN CM Stalin panicking that Senthil Balaji might reveal some info to ED: Palaniswami

CM Stalin had visited Senthil Balaji at the hospital due to fear that he might reveal some information to Enforcement Department. Not only the CM but his ministers are also panicking due to this. If Balaji reveals the truth, then Stalin's political career will be affected....You can't do anything to AIADMK workers: Tamil Nadu Leader of Opposition and Former CM, Edappadi Palaniswami (ANI)

16/06/2023 12:32:19

Breaking News LIVE: Delhi High Court takes suo motu cognisance of Mukherjee Nagar fire incident

Delhi High Court takes suo moto cognizance of the Mukherjee Nagar fire incident, issues notice to Delhi Fire Service, Delhi Police and MCD and seeks their response within two weeks, ANI reported.

The Court also directs the Delhi Fire Service to conduct a fire safety audit and to check whether or not fire safety certificates were issued

16/06/2023 12:03:54

Breaking News LIVE: Suspended Special DGP of TN convicted for sexually harassing woman IPS officer

Tamil Nadu | Suspended Special DGP Rajesh Das convicted and sentenced to three years imprisonment by Chief Judicial Magistrate, Villupuram for sexually harassing a woman IPS officer two years ago. -- ANI

16/06/2023 12:02:50

Breaking News LIVE: Thousands of farmers will gherao Noida authority office today

Farmers of Noida announced a sit-in demonstration at the Noida Authority's office located in Noida Sector 6. In the past, on the assurance of MP Mahesh Sharma and MLA Pankaj Singh, the farmers agreed and ended the strike.

Thousands of farmers will gherao the Noida authority office today. A heavy police force was deployed at the spot.

The protest will be led by Sukhbir Khalifa, National President of Bharatiya Kisan Parishad.

16/06/2023 11:56:08

Breaking News LIVE: West Bengal Governor visits violence-hit Bhangar in South 24 Paraganas

West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose visits violence-hit Bhangar in South 24 Paraganas, ANI reported

16/06/2023 11:55:22

Breaking News LIVE: Giani Raghbir Singh appointed new Jathedar of Shri Akal Takhat Sahib

Giani Raghbir Singh appointed the new Jathedar of Shri Akal Takhat Sahib after SGPC meeting was held in Amritsar today.

16/06/2023 11:14:37

Breaking News LIVE: West Bengal govt files review petition in Calcutta HC against deployment of Central Forces during panchayat polls

West Bengal government files review petition in Calcutta High Court against deployment of Central Forces in all districts of the state for panchayat polls, ANI reported.

16/06/2023 11:12:01

Breaking News LIVE: Congress leader files caveat in Supreme Court over West Bengal Panchayat elections

Congress leader Abu Hasem Khan Chowdhury has filed a caveat in Supreme Court over the West Bengal Panchayat elections issue, ANI reported.

16/06/2023 11:08:15

Breaking News LIVE: Earthquake of 4.8 magnitude in Bangladesh

An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 on the Richter scale occurred at 1016 hours in Bangladesh: National Center for Seismology

16/06/2023 10:38:22

Breaking News LIVE: PM Modi addresses G20 Agriculture Ministers' Meeting

"Markets and marketing had influenced our choices so much that we forgot our traditional food crops," says PM Modi as he addresses G20 Agriculture Ministers' Meeting.

16/06/2023 10:33:35

Breaking News LIVE: Earthquake tremors felt in Assam's Guwahati, other parts of Northeast

Earthquake tremors felt in Assam's Guwahati and other parts of the North Eastern region

16/06/2023 09:29:49

Breaking News LIVE: 5 foreign terrorists killed during encounter in Jammu-Kashmir's Kupwara

Five foreign terrorists killed in the encounter, search operation underway: ADGP Kashmir, Vijay Kumar (ANI)

16/06/2023 09:01:46

Breaking News LIVE: Philip Green appointed Australia's next High Commissioner to India

Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong announces Philip Green as the country's next High Commissioner to India

16/06/2023 07:49:01

Breaking News LIVE: Mob in Manipur torches Union MoS RK Ranjan Singh's residence

A mob torched Union Minister of State for External Affairs RK Ranjan Singh's residence at Kongba in Imphal on Thursday late night: Manipur Government (ANI)

16/06/2023 07:27:16

Breaking News LIVE: Encounter breaks out in Jammu-Kashmir's Kupwara

Encounter underway between terrorists and security personnel in Kupwara's Jumagand area. More details awaited: J&K Police

16/06/2023 07:16:09

Breaking News LIVE: US Condemns Violence And Rights Violations Unfolding In Sudan's West Darfur Region

US State Department condemns the violence and rights violations unfolding in Sudan's West Darfur region, attributing the atrocities "primarily" to the RSF paramilitary force and saying they are an "ominous reminder" of the region's previous genocide.

"The United States condemns in the strongest terms the ongoing human rights violations and abuses and horrific violence in Sudan, especially reports of widespread sexual violence and killings based on ethnicity in West Darfur" the State Department says, as per AFP.