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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.PM Modi To Visit Andhra Pradesh To Address NDA Election Meeting TodayPrime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Andhra Pradesh on March 17 and will attend an NDA election meeting in Palnadu district, BJP National General Secretary Vinod Tawde said on Friday. Tawde, who addressed a press conference at BJP’s Vijayawada office here, said the meeting which will be led by Modi will be held in Chilakaluripeta in Palnadu.  TDP supremo N Chandrababu Naidu and Janasena chief Pawan Kalyan will also take part in the meeting, marking the first NDA election meeting in Andhra Pradesh in the run-up to the 2024 polls. The three alliance partners, TDP, Janasena, and BJP would be meeting after 10 years, and Modi, Naidu, and Kalyan will be seen on the same election stage after a long time. The NDA partners finalised their seat-sharing formula for the Lok Sabha and state polls following a marathon discussion held at Naidu's Andhra Pradesh residence in Undavalli on March 11, under which the BJP will contest six Lok Sabha and 10 assembly seats while the TDP will fight in 17 parliamentary and 144 state seats.   In Mumbai, Rahul To Take Out Foot March From Mani Bhavan To August Kranti Maidan On SundayFormer Congress president Rahul Gandhi will undertake a 'Nyay Sankalp Padyatra' from Mani Bhavan to August Kranti Maidan in Mumbai on Sunday, a party leader said. Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra will conclude at the Chaitya Bhoomi, the memorial of Dr B R Ambedkar, here on Saturday evening. Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Assembly Vijay Wadettiwar's office said eminent personalities from cultural and social fields will join Gandhi in the padyatra. After that, Gandhi will interact with the participants at Tejpal Hall near the August Kranti Maidan. Mani Bhavan was the home of Mahatma Gandhi whenever he was in Mumbai, while the Congress was founded on December 28, 1885 at the Tejpal Hall.Traffic Police Issues Advisory Over 'Run for Good Happening' Marathon In Delhi On SundayDelhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory in connection with a marathon being held at the JLN stadium here, officials said on Saturday. According to the police, the 'Run for Good Happening' marathon will be held on Sunday at the JLN Stadium. Around 2,000 people from all parts of Delhi are expected to participate in the marathon.  The traffic movement will be regulated/diverted as per requirement on the Bhishma Pitamah Marg, Kotla red light, Lodhi Road, Jor Bagh Road, Dayal Singh/CGO road, etc from 6 am to 8.30 am on Sunday, the advisory stated.Commuters are requested to cooperate and make maximum use of public transport, especially metro services, it said.

17/03/2024 21:26:31

'The soul Of The King Is In The EVM', Says Rahul Gandhi In Mumbai Rally

At the conclusion ceremony of the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Mumbai, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said, "There is a word 'Shakti' in Hinduism. We are fighting against a Shakti. The question is, what is that Shakti. The soul of the King is in the EVM. This true. The soul of the King in the EVM and every institution of the country, in ED, CBI and Income Tax department."

"A senior leader from Maharashtra left Congress and cried in from of my mother and said 'Sonia ji, I am ashamed that I don't have the power to fight this Shakti. I do not want to go to jail.' Thousands of people have been threatened like this."

 

17/03/2024 20:25:45

RJD Leader Tejashwi Yadav Lauds Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' In Mumbai

During Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Mumbai, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav said, ".He (Rahul Gandhi) has tried to deliver a message which is quite significant in today's days...To save India's Constitution, brotherhood and to defeat hatred, he commenced the 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' and for that my heartfelt thanks to Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party", as per ANI.

 

17/03/2024 19:32:37

SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav To Miss I.N.D.I.A Alliance Mega Rally Due To U.P Nomination Dates

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav issued a statement explaining his absence from the I.N.D.I.A  alliance mega rally in Mumbai. The statement reads, "The Election Commission has announced the nomination dates in UP from 20th March, due to which I will not be able to attend the concluding program of the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra." 

 

17/03/2024 18:15:31

Laddu Holi Celebrated In Mathura's Barsana As A Part Of Elaborated Holi Festival Celebrations

In Mathura, the renowned Laddu Holi festival was joyously celebrated in Barsana as a part of the elaborate Holi festivities. This traditional event is characteriSed by the playful exchange of laddus (sweet balls) among participants, reported ANI.

17/03/2024 17:25:45

AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi Attends Mohammed Asfan's Rites At Jama Masjid, Asfan killed In Russia- Ukraine War

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, accompanied by Nampally MLA Mohammed Majid Hussain, attended the funeral rites of Mohammed Asfan at Jama Masjid in Bazarghat. Mohammed Asfan tragically lost his life in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, reported ANI.

 

17/03/2024 17:02:49

120 Passengers Airlifted From Snow-Bound Kanzalwan In J&K's Gurez Sector

The District Administration Bandipora in Jammu and Kashmir arranged special air sorties for  120 stranded passengers from the snow-bound Kanzalwan area in the Gurez sector. Special air sorties were arranged to facilitate their rescue and safe transfer. An official reported that 60 passengers were airlifted from Bandipora to Kanzalwan, while another 60 were transported from Kanzalwan to Bandipora, reported ANI.

 

17/03/2024 16:48:46

'The CAA Will Not Be Implemented In Bihar', Says JD(U) Leader Khalid Anwar On CAA Implementation

JD(U) leader Khalid Anwar talked about the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). He Said, "The CAA will not be implemented in Bihar. Our leader Nitish Kumar has already made it clear that all 13 crore people of Bihar are Biharis, so, there's no need of CAA, NRC (National Register of Citizens) or NPR (National Population Register)."

 

17/03/2024 16:05:02

Bengal: BJP Set Up Camps To Receive Complaints From Victims Of The Sandeshkhali Incident

In response to orders from the Calcutta High Court, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) set up camps in North 24 Parganas, West Bengal to receive complaints from victims of the Sandeshkhali incident, reported ANI.

 

17/03/2024 15:35:25

Pune Rural SP Assures Swift Action Following Shooting Incident In Indapur Police Jurisdiction

In Pune, Maharashtra, the Pune Rural Superintendent of Police, Pankaj Deshmukh, has provided details regarding a shooting incident. He said, "Yesterday around 8 pm, the incident of firing happened in Indapur police station jurisdiction. Members of the rival group fired upon a known criminal. The victim died on the spot. We have been camping in the area since yesterday. We have uncovered it. We know the accused... shortly he will be behind bars."

 

17/03/2024 16:05:21

BRO Commences Extensive Clearance Operation As Snow Avalanches Block Bandipora-Gurez Road In J-K

In Bandipora, Jammu and Kashmir, multiple snow avalanches have caused blockages along the Bandipora-Gurez road. Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has commenced an extensive clearance operation in the snow avalanche-hit area, as per ANI.

17/03/2024 15:16:58

Actor Swara Bhasker Lauds Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' As Effort To Connect With People Across India

In Maharashtra, Mumbai, actor Swara Bhasker on Sunday praised Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra', saying, "The two Bharat Jodo Yatras led by him are commendable. I do not know any politician who has traversed through the country to listen to what people have in their hearts...Rahul Gandhi wants to meet people and connect with them...Such efforts give hope", reported ANI.

17/03/2024 13:37:21

Breaking News Live: EOW Reigsters Case Against Former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel In Mahadev App Case

A case has been registered against former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel by the Economic Offences Wing of Raipur in the Mahadev App case. 

Baghel and 21 others have been booked under sections 120B, 34, 406, 420, 467, 468, and 471 of IPC.

17/03/2024 12:45:52

Breaking News Live: CBI Produces Shahjahan Sheikh's Brother, 2 Others Before Basirhat Court

The Central Bureau of Investigation produced Shahjahan Sheikh's brother Sheikh Alomgir and two others- Mafaujar Molla and Sirajul Molla to the sub-divisional court in Basirhat. They were arrested earlier in the day in the Sandeshkhali ED assault case. 

17/03/2024 09:32:09

Breaking News Live: ED Issues 9th Summons To Kejriwal In Money Laundering Case

The Enforcement Directorate has issued a ninth summons to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a money laundering case linked to the Delhi excise policy case asking him to join the investigation on March 21.

17/03/2024 08:55:34

Breaking News Live: AAP To Hold Press Conference As ED Opens New Case Against Kejriwal, Says Report

The Enforcement Directorate has opened a new case against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, reported ANI quoting AAP sources as saying. With regards to the same, AAP will hold a press conference today, it added. 

17/03/2024 08:42:29

Breaking News LIVE: 5-Year-Old Child Dies After Balcony Collapses In Faridabad

A five-year-old children was killed after the balcony of a house collapsed in Haryana's Faridabad. According to a police official, "Two children were playing under the balcony of a house yesterday. However, the balcony collapsed suddenly and a child was killed. An investigation is underway, and we will take action accordingly." 

17/03/2024 08:37:45

Breaking News LIVE: Rewari Boiler Blast Victims In Stable Condition, Says Medical Official

After dozens of people were injured in a boiler explosion in Haryana's Rewari on Saturday, medical officer Sumit Dahiya said that the patients in the ward are in stable condition. 

"They are being given antibiotics and eye fluids. They will be discharged in three to four days," he said while speaking to PTI. 

17/03/2024 07:18:08

Breaking News LIVE: 21 Rameswaram Fishermen, 2 Boats Seized By Sri Lankan Navy Seal

21 fishermen were apprehended along with two of their boats by the Sri Lanka Navy, reports ANI quoting Rameswaram Fishermen Association as saying.