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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 Inaugurate Phase 1 Of India International Convention, Expo Centre (IICC) In Delhi's DwarkaPrime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the first phase of the India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC), named YashoBhoomi, in Dwarka, along with the extension of the Delhi Airport Metro Express line from Dwarka Sector 21 to a new metro station at Dwarka Sector 25 on Sunday.This initiative aligns with Prime Minister Modi's vision of establishing world-class infrastructure for hosting meetings, conferences, and exhibitions in India, as officials have highlighted. The operational launch of YashoBhoomi in Dwarka is expected to significantly enhance India's capabilities in this regard, PTI reported.With an expansive project area exceeding 8.9 lakh sq m and a total built-up area surpassing 1.8 lakh sq m, the IICC's YashoBhoomi is poised to become one of the world's largest MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions) facilities. The convention centre, spanning over 73,000 sq m, encompasses 15 convention rooms, including the main auditorium, the grand ballroom, and 13 meeting rooms, with a collective capacity to accommodate 11,000 delegates. Additionally, it boasts the country's largest LED media facade, PTI reported citing officials.PM Modi To Launch 'PM Vishwakarma' Scheme Today: On the occasion of 'Vishwakarma Jayanti' on September 17, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch a new scheme called "PM Vishwakarma" to assist artisans, craftsmen, and those engaged in traditional skills.According to a statement, Modi has made it a priority to support people involved in traditional crafts not only financially, but also to keep the age-old tradition, culture, and diverse heritage alive and flourishing through local products, art, and crafts.The scheme, which Modi first announced on Independence Day, will be fully funded by the Union government with a Rs 13,000 crore outlay. Prospective beneficiaries will be registered for free through common service centres using the biometric-based PM Vishwakarma portal under the scheme.Reconstituted CWC To Meet In Hyderabad For Strategic Discussions Today: The reconstituted Congress Working Committee (CWC) is convening its inaugural meeting in Hyderabad on Saturday, focusing on crafting a strategy for the forthcoming assembly elections in five states and the Lok Sabha polls scheduled for 2024. This gathering also serves as a signal of the party's determination to challenge the BRS government in Telangana.Party leaders anticipate that the brainstorming session within the Congress's top echelons during this meeting will have a transformative impact on Telangana politics and the party's prospects. Mallikarjun Kharge, the party's chief, will preside over the CWC meeting, which, for the first time in many years, will take place over three days outside of Delhi, as announced by general secretaries K C Venugopal and Jairam Ramesh.

16/09/2023 23:04:39

Rahul Gandhi Remains Member Of Reconstituted Parliamentary Standing Committee On Defence

Standing Committees of Parliament reconstituted; Congress MP Rahul Gandhi remains a Member of the Committee on Defence.

16/09/2023 20:42:58

Union Home Minister Amit Shah Arrives In Hyderabad

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday arrived in Telangana's Hyderabad.

16/09/2023 19:26:24

Chandrababu Naidu's Wife, Daughter-In-Law Organise Candle March Against TDP Chief's Arrest

16/09/2023 15:28:11

Congress Working Committee Meeting Begins In Hyderabad

Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting begins in Hyderabad, Telangana.

16/09/2023 14:41:30

Delhi Traffic Police Issues Advisory Ahead Of Inauguration Of Convention Centre In Delhi On September 17

In view of the inauguration of The India International Convention & Expo Centre (IICEC) by PM Modi on September 17, Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory with "special traffic arrangements" in place. 

 

16/09/2023 14:27:51

Will Win All 40 LS Seats In Bihar In 2024 And Break 2019 Record, Says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the BJP will win all 40 Lok Sabha seats in Bihar in 2024 and break the 2019 election record. He made this remark in a rally in the state.    

 

16/09/2023 14:12:25

Breaking News LIVE: Plea Against Tamil Nadu, Kerala DGPs Over Sanatan Dharm Remarks Moved In SC

A plea has been moved in the Supreme Court seeking to initiate contempt of Court proceedings against Tamil Nadu and Kerala DGPs over a controversy on remarks on Sanatana Dharma.

16/09/2023 13:58:37

Breaking News LIVE: ED Takes Babulal Katara, Meena On 3-Day Custody In Rajasthan Paper Leak Case

The Enforcement Directorate arrested Babulal Katara, a member of the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), and Anil Kumar Meena aka Sher Singh Meena under the provisions of PMLA, 2002 yesterday in a paper Leak case in Rajasthan, as reported by ANI. The arrested persons were produced before the Special Court PMLA, Jaipur. The court has granted ED Custody for 3 days.

 

16/09/2023 13:26:25

Former WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh Arrives at Rouse Avenue Court In Delhi

Former WFI president and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh arrived at Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi.

16/09/2023 11:23:07

Breaking News LIVE: 5 Dead As Roof Of House Collapses In UP’s Lucknow, Police On Spot. Rescue Ops Underway

At least five people have died after the roof of a house collapsed in the Old Railway Colony of Anand Nagar area in UP's Lucknow. SDRF and Police have reached the spot to carry out rescue operations.

16/09/2023 09:53:23

NIA Raids 30 Locations In Tamil Nadu And Telangana In ISIS Radicalisation And Recruitment Case

NIA conducted raids at 30 locations in both Tamil Nadu and Telangana in ISIS Radicalisation and Recruitment case, as reported by the news agency ANI. The raids are underway in 21 locations in Coimbatore, 3 locations in Chennai, 5 locations in Hyderabad/Cyberabad, and 1 location in Tenkasi.

16/09/2023 10:39:52

Breaking News LIVE: 1 Terrorist Killed As Encounter Breaks Out In J&K’s Baramulla, Search Ops On

One terrorist was killed after an encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Jammu And Kashmir's Baramulla district, Kashmir Zone Police said on Saturday. Search operation underway. 

16/09/2023 08:31:32

Breaking News LIVE: North Korea's Kim Jong Un Shown Nuclear Bombers At Russian Airbase

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits Russian airbase where he was shown nuclear-capable bombers, Russian media reports; reports AP.

16/09/2023 08:27:27

Breaking News LIVE: Kim Jong Un Arrives At City Near Vladivostok, Likely To Visit Russia’s Pacific fleet

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived at city near Vladivostok where he's expected to see Russia's Pacific fleet, reports AP

16/09/2023 08:26:54

More Than 50 Rescued, Several Injured As Fire Breaks Out In Mumbai Building

A fire broke out in a building in Mumbai's Kurla area. Fire brigade personnel reached the spot as soon as information about the fire was received and rescued around 50-60 people from different floors, out of which 39 people were admitted to the nearby hospital. Fire has been controlled. The reason for the fire is yet to be ascertained, BMC said, as reported by ANI. 

16/09/2023 07:26:09

Breaking News LIVE: 40,000 Yaba Tablets Seized In Assam, 2 Drug Peddlers Held

Assam Police yesterday seized 40,000 Yaba tablets and arrested two drug peddlers in Karimganj district, as reported by ANI. Partha Pratim Das, SP Karimganj said, "We received information that, a vehicle carrying narcotics substance is coming from Mizoram side. Accordingly, we intercepted the vehicle. During the search, we recovered 40,000 Yaba tablets from a secret chamber of the vehicle and arrested two people..."