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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.Nadda To Address Rally In Tripura On June 17On June 17, BJP President J P Nadda will attend a rally in Tripura's Santirbazar district, according to party state president Rajib Bhattacharjee.His gathering will kick off the party's campaign for Lok Sabha elections next year.The event is being held as part of the BJP's nationwide effort to commemorate the NDA government's nine years in power at the Centre."Nadda ji will arrive in the state on June 16 and he will have a meeting with senior party leaders including Chief Minister Manik Saha. He will address the rally on June 17 and leave the state the same day," he was quoted by PTI in its report.On Sunday, Saha and Bhattacharjee met with ministers and top party leaders to plan for Nadda's arrival.The ruling party controls both of the northeastern state's parliamentary constituencies, West Tripura and East Tripura.President To Review Combined Graduation Parade At Air Force Academy On June 17On June 17, President Droupadi Murmu will inspect the Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) at the Air Force Academy in Dundigal, near Hyderabad.The CGP of the 211th Course will be held on June 17 at Air Force Academy Dundigal to mark the successful completion of the demanding and challenging Pre-Commissioning Training of Flight Cadets of various branches of the Indian Air Force, according to a defence release issued here on Monday.The President would be the CGP's principal guest and Reviewing Officer (RO), according to the announcement.During the parade, which will commemorate the conclusion of training, ranks on the shoulders of the flying cadets will be uncovered, reflecting the award of the President's Commission, according to the statement.The RO also pins cadets' 'Wings' and 'Brevets' on their chests, according on the branch they are commissioned into. 

17/06/2023 23:26:30

Earthquakes Of Magnitude 4.4, 4.5 Hit Ladakh And Doda In J&K

Earthquakes of magnitude 4.4, 4.5 hit Ladakh and J-K's Doda, ANI reported. The earthquake occurred at 9:44 pm occurred 271km NE of Leh, Ladakh, as per National Center for Seismology.

17/06/2023 22:07:36

PM Modi Writes To G20 Nations, Proposes Full Membership To African Union At Upcoming Summit

PM Modi writes to leaders of G20 nations, proposes that African Union be given full membership of grouping at its upcoming summit in India, news agency PTI reported.

17/06/2023 20:16:44

BKU Leader Rakesh Tikait Accuses Centre Of 'Shielding' WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

BKU leader Rakesh Tikait accuses Centre of shielding Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is facing sexual harassment allegations

17/06/2023 16:42:57

ED Attaches Properties Of Former NSG Deputy Commandant Under PMLA

Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has provisionally attached 52 movable and immovable properties to the tune of Rs. 45.20 Crore related to Parveen Yadav, who was working as Deputy Commandant in the National Security Guard (NSG) & his family members, under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA)

17/06/2023 15:05:12

TN BJP Secy SG Surya Sent To Judicial Custody For 15 Days

Tamil Nadu BJP state secretary SG Surya remanded to judicial custody for 15 days.

17/06/2023 13:45:08

2 Men Molest, Force Minor To Convert Religion In Maharashtra, Arrested

Maharashtra | Jayant Bajbale, DCP (Zone I), Mira-Bhayandar, Vasai-Virar Police says, On the night of 14th June, a case had come under Bhayandar Police jurisdiction. A 13-year-old girl was molested by two men. A case has been registered under Section 354, 354A and POCSO Act. The complainant said that the two men belonged to another community and were forcing her to convert. They had threatened her with a fake pistol, which has been recovered."

Both accused - Munawwar Mansuri and Azim Mansuri - have been arrested.

17/06/2023 13:43:08

ED Attaches Property Worth Over Rs 3 Cr Of Anil Jaisinghani In Money Laundering Case

ED has traced and attached immovable property worth Rs 3.40 Crores held in the name of Anil Jaisinghani, a cricket bookie. This is in connection with a PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act) case. The ED case is based on an FIR registered by the Vadodara Police Station in Gujarat in 2015.

17/06/2023 13:42:07

BBMP Caries Out Anti-Encroachment Drive In Bengaluru's Mahadevapura

BBMP (Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike) carries out an anti-encroachment drive to demolish illegal structures in Mahadevapura of Bengaluru.

17/06/2023 13:04:40

Over 2000 Tourists Sreanded Due To Flasflood In Sikkim, 300 Rescued, Ops Underway

Over 2000 tourists were stranded in North Sikkim as the road near Chungthang was washed away due to flash floods on 16th June. BRO Project Swastik worked overnight in heavy rains & inclement weather to create a temporary crossing over the affected area to facilitate the rescue of tourists. Over 300 tourists rescued by 12pm today. Efforts to restore the road connectivity are underway, while the evacuation of tourists would continue: Mahendra Rawat, PRO, Army, Guwahati

17/06/2023 13:00:27

Bengal Election Commissioner Called By Guv Bose At 2 PM Today To Discuss Panchayat Poll Issues

State Election Commissioner Rajiva Sinha has been called by Governor CV Ananda Bose at 2 pm today for a discussion over Panchayat election-related issues.

17/06/2023 15:30:43

Bengal SEC Moves SC Against Calcutta HC's Deployment Of Central Forces Order In Panchayat Polls

West Bengal State Election Commission has moved the Supreme Court to challenge the Calcutta High Court's order regarding the deployment of central forces in panchayat elections.

17/06/2023 12:52:38

Gorakhpur District Admn Carries Out Demolition Drive At Mafia Vinod Upadhyay's Residence

Gorakhpur district administration in UP carries out a demolition drive at the residence of Mafia Vinod Upadhyay here. Vinod Upadhyay is currently on the run and has a bounty of Rs 50,000.

17/06/2023 12:47:47

ED Searches 10 Premises Of Mafia Atiq Ahmed's Aides In 3 Cities, Seizes Cash, Incriminating Documents

ED conducted searches on 14-15 June at 10 premises in Prayagraj, Lucknow & New Delhi belonging to various aides and associates of Late Atiq Ahmad including renown builders, CA. Rs. 17.80 Lakh cash, various incriminating documents, property documents, financial documents of company/firms, digital devices and other corroborative evidence seized.

17/06/2023 12:02:36

'Told Sadhus To Protect Hindus': BJP's CT Ravi On Congress Revoking 'Anti-Conversion Law' In K'taka

BJP National General Secretary CT Ravi says, "The then BJP Govt had brought a Bill to stop forcible conversion...Today, Congress Govt is facilitating forcible conversion & giving licenses to those who lure in people to convert. This has to be stopped. So, I have told the Sadhus, that it is their responsibility to protect the Hindu society. I have urged them to hold mahapanchayat against this wrong decision of Congress. Direct action needs to be taken to protect society..."

17/06/2023 11:49:31

Kerala Court Finds Controversial Self-Styled Antiques Dealer Monson Mavunkal Guilty Of Raping Minor

Fake antique dealer Monson Mavunkal, pronounced guilty in the rape case of a minor. Special POCSO Court, Kochi pronounced the verdict today. He had sexually harassed his domestic helper's minor daughter multiple times.

17/06/2023 11:30:16

NIA To Probe Khalistani Elements' Attacks On Indian High Commission In Canada, US: Report

NIA to investigate the Khalistani elements' attacks on Indian High Commission in Canada and the US. FIRs were registered under UAPA by Delhi Police Special Cell regarding the March 2023 attack in Canada & San Francisco (US). The case has been transferred to NIA: Delhi Police Sources, as reported by ANI.

17/06/2023 11:25:35

TN BJP Secy SG Surya Brought To Madurai Court Amid Tight Security

Tamil Nadu: Police bring BJP state secretary SG Surya to Madurai Court amid heavy security. He was arrested last night and produced before court today. He was arrested in connection with his recent tweet on Madurai MP Su Venkatesan.

17/06/2023 10:48:20

EAM Jaishankar Says 59-Km Long Elevated Highway To Benefit People Of Badarpur In Delhi

External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar on an elevated highway in Badarpur:

"We are doing 'Vikas Tirth Yatra'. The 59 km long elevated highway will not only provide relief to the people of Badarpur but will benefit the entire Delhi. Infrastructure projects show the pace at which the country is developing."

17/06/2023 10:44:52

'PMs' Contributions Can Be Shown, But...': Sanjay Raut On Renaming Of Nehru Memorial Museum

Uddhav Thackeray faction leader and MP Sanjay Raut, speaks on renaming of Nehru Memorial Museum and Library Society as Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library Society

"I agree that the contribution of other PMs should be shown. A section can be made where contributions of other PMs can be displayed but there is no need to change the name of the museum."

17/06/2023 10:11:49

Rajnath Singh To Hold Talks With Vietnamese Counterpart In Delhi On June 19

Defence Minister to hold talks with Vietnam’s Minister of National Defence, General Phan Van Giang in New Delhi on June 19 to further strengthen bilateral cooperation. Minister of National Defence of Vietnam will be on a visit to India between June 18-19: Ministry of Defence.

17/06/2023 10:10:45

BSF Troops In Bengal Detain Smuggler, Seize Gold Worth Over Rs 16 Lakh

West Bengal | Troops of Border Out Post Atrosiya, 35 Battalion under the South Bengal Frontier in Murshidabad apprehended a smuggler on June 15 & seized gold weighing 277.37 grams worth Rs 16,46,190: BSF

17/06/2023 09:55:42

'Forced' To Take Off Burqa Before Exam, Allege Girls, Telangana HM Assures Action

Girl students who appeared for the examination at KV Ranga Reddy College in Santosh Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana allege that they were "forced" to take off their burqa before sitting for the exam.

Reacting to it, elangana Home Minister Mahmood Ali said, "Some Headmaster or Principal might be doing this but our policy is totally secular. People can wear whatever they want but if you wear European dress, it will not be correct...We should wear good clothes. Auratein khaas taur se, kam kapde pehn'ne se pareshaani hoti hai, zyada kapde pehn'ne se logon ko sukun hota hai. Nowhere it is written that a burqa can't be worn. We will take action."

17/06/2023 09:22:53

Stones Pelted, Cops Injured After Mob Protest Against Anti-Encroachment Drive In Gujarat

Stones pelted, cops injured after a mob protest against the anti-encroachment drive in Gujarat's Junagadh last night

17/06/2023 09:22:03

Jharkhand Admin Imposes Prohibitions In 200m Radius Of CM's House After Teachers' Union's Gheroa Call

Jharkhand | Ranchi district administration imposes prohibitions under Section 144 CrPC in a radius of 200 metres around CM residence in the view of 'CM residence gherao' called by assistant teachers/para teachers' associations and student unions today.

17/06/2023 09:09:01

Patna DM Suspends Academic Activities Up To Class 12 Due To Persisting Heatwave Till June 24

Patna DM suspended all academic activities upto class 12 due to heat wave. The order will remain effective till the 24th of June.

17/06/2023 09:02:53

Mobs Clash With Security Forces, Try To Torch BJP Leaders' Houses In Manipur, 2 Hurt

Two injured as security forces, mobs clash in Imphal; attempts at torching houses of BJP leaders, reported PTI citing officials.

17/06/2023 09:00:09

Nepal President Hospitalised After Chest Pain Complaint

Nepal President Ram Chandra Poudel was hospitalised after chest pain.

"He has been admitted to Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Center in Tribhuwan University Teaching Hospital earlier this morning after he complained of chest pain. His health condition is normal," Chiranjibi Adhikari, Personal Secretary of Nepal President confirmed to ANI

17/06/2023 07:55:41

Assam Police Sezies Over 30 Kg Ganja From Vehicle, 2 Held

Assam Police seized a huge quantity of ganja and apprehended two persons in Cachar district yesterday. During checking police team recovered 32 kg of ganja from a vehicle, and arrested two persons: Numal Mahatta, SP Cachar

17/06/2023 07:52:31

TN BJP Secy Arrested For His Tweet On Madurai MP, Party Condemns

Tamil Nadu BJP state secretary SG Surya was arrested by the Madurai district cyber crime police in Chennai last night. He was arrested in connection with his recent tweet on Madurai MP Su Venkatesan: Police officials

Reacting to it, Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai said, "The arrest of BJP state secretary SG Surya is highly condemnable. His only mistake was to expose the nasty double standards of the communists, allies of DMK...These arrests will not deter us & we will continue to be bearers of the uncomfortable truth."

17/06/2023 07:32:59

Looking Forward To Participate In Yoga Session With PM Modi At UNHQ: UN Deputy Secy

"Looking forward to participating in the 9th International Day of Yoga celebrations with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the UNHQ North Lawn next week," tweets UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J Mohammed.

17/06/2023 07:26:47

1 Dead After 2 People Open Fire At Wine Shop In Gurugram, 1 Injured

Haryana | One person died and another was injured after two people opened fire at a wine shop in Gurugram, Avit Kumar, SHO of Manesar, said

"A shooting incident occurred at a liquor shop near Pachgaon in Gurugram, Haryana. Two people fired indiscriminately at the public and customers present during the incident, resulting in one death and one injury. The police are investigating the incident to identify the shooters," he added, as quoted by ANI.

17/06/2023 07:23:07

2 Die IN Collision Between AAP MLA's Car And Motorcycle In Faridkot, Punjab

A collision occurred between a pilot car belonging to AAP MLA Gurdit Singh Sekhon and a motorcycle in Faridkot, Punjab.

Two people died in the accident, and their bodies were taken to the Medical College. The incident is being investigated: Amarinder Singh, SHO, Faridkot 

17/06/2023 07:20:54

Russian President Putin Confirms 1st Batch Of Nuclear Weapons Moved To Belarus: Report

Russia has already stationed a first batch of tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, Vladimir Putin says, reported BBC. It added that Putin told a forum they would only be used if Russia's territory or state was threatened.

17/06/2023 07:16:13

3 Dead, 7 Injured After Collision Between Dumper And Passenger Bus In MP's Morena

Morena, MP: Three dead & several injured after collision between a dumper & a passenger bus in Dev Puri Baba area

A dumper and a passenger bus collided en route from Gwalior to Delhi. 3 people died and 7 were injured. The injured have been admitted to the hospital: Shailendra Singh Chauhan, SP Morena