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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 Attend Scindia School Event TodayPrime Minister Narendra Modi is set to participate in an event celebrating the 125th Founder's Day of 'The Scindia School' in Gwalior on Saturday. The Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for a multipurpose sports complex within the school and confer the institution's annual awards upon distinguished alumni and top performers. This event, as per the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), will also feature an address by PM Modi.Established in 1897 by the Gwalior royalty of the time, The Scindia School is perched atop the historic Gwalior Fort. Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, a scion of the erstwhile royalty, is one of the prominent political figures from Madhya Pradesh. The state is gearing up for assembly polls scheduled for November 17.Gaganyaan Test Flight: ISRO to Flight Test Human Space Mission's Crew Module Escape SystemThe Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is preparing for a significant milestone with the first test flight scheduled for Saturday at 8 a.m. This test aims to evaluate the crucial crew escape system of the rocket designated to carry Indian astronauts into space, expected to occur around 2025. The mission, named Flight Test Vehicle Abort Mission-1 (TV-D1), will demonstrate the crew escape system's functionality.S. Somanath, Chairman of ISRO, clarified that this mission marks the commencement of a series of four planned test flights, news agency IANS reported. The crew escape system's primary purpose is to ensure the astronauts' safety in case of any issues with the rocket during their journey, enabling their safe return to Earth via a splashdown in the sea.Nawaz Sharif Expected to Return to Pakistan TodayAfter four years of self-imposed exile in the United Kingdom and evading bail conditions set in 2020, Nawaz Sharif, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, is anticipated to return. The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)'s legal team is cautiously optimistic that Sharif will not face immediate incarceration upon his return.This optimism stems from a recent development in which the Islamabad High Court granted him temporary relief by providing protective bail in the Avenfield and Al-Azizia corruption cases, which is in effect until October 24.

21/10/2023 23:25:56

Breaking News Live: Maha Aarti Performed On Seventh Day Of Navaratri At Tapi River Bank In Gujarat's Surat

In a vibrant celebration of the seventh day of Navaratri, a magnificent Maha Aarti was organized on the banks of the Tapi River in Surat, Gujarat.

21/10/2023 23:10:39

Breaking News Live: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Visits Durga Pandals, Participates In Prayers In Odisha's Angul District

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan embarked on a visit to the Angul district of Odisha, where he made a tour of various Durga pandals and took part in prayers dedicated to the goddess Durga. 

21/10/2023 22:12:54

Breaking News Live: 'Truth Shall Prevail', Says Former Bihar CM and RJD Chief Lalu Yadav

Former Chief Minister of Bihar and leader of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Lalu Yadav, has voiced his unwavering belief in the triumph of truth, both within the state of Bihar and across the country.

21/10/2023 20:59:06

Breaking News Live: Tamil Nadu BJP Leader Amar Prasad Reddy Appears Before Tambaram Magistrate Court Following Arrest

Tamil Nadu BJP leader Amar Prasad Reddy was presented before the Magistrate Court in Tambaram, Chennai, after being apprehended by the police. His arrest is in connection with an alleged disruption caused over the removal of a flagpole situated outside the residence of BJP State President K Annamalai in Panaiyur, Chennai.

21/10/2023 19:58:41

Breaking News Live: CBI Initiates Case Against Former Chief Of Medical Exam Body Dr Bipin Batra & Prometric Testing Pvt Ltd For Alleged Fund Misappropriation

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has officially registered a case against Dr. Bipin Batra, the former Chief of the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences, and several other officials, including Prometric Testing Pvt Ltd. The case revolves around allegations of misappropriation of funds within the organisation.

21/10/2023 19:33:18

Breaking News Live: Mahua Moitra Responds To Recent Controversy In X Post, Accuses 'Adani' Of 'Cash For Questions'

In a recent social media post, Mahua Moitra has escalated her criticism of industrialist Gautam Adani, firmly declining what she describes as an offer to maintain silence for six months in exchange for "peace". 

21/10/2023 19:00:33

Breaking News Live: Dhaba Owner, Son Brutally Murdered In Delhi's Nabi Karim; Recent Hire Suspected

A shocking and gruesome crime unfolded in the Nabi Karim area of Delhi as a dhaba owner and his son were discovered brutally murdered in their residence. According to initial investigations conducted by the Delhi Police, the primary suspect in this heinous act appears to be a recently hired servant, who is currently on the run.

21/10/2023 18:02:57

Breaking News Live: Severe Cyclonic Storm 'TEJ' Grows Stronger In Southwest Arabian Sea

Severe Cyclonic Storm 'TEJ' is rapidly intensifying over the Southwest Arabian Sea, with its current center located near Socotra, Yemen. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), 'TEJ' is highly likely to further strengthen into a very severe cyclonic storm within the next 24 hours.

21/10/2023 17:19:58

PM Modi Urges Acceleration Of Welfare Scheme Full Saturation, Sets Ambitious 6-Month Target: Report

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is calling for the expedited completion of full saturation for various welfare schemes, setting an ambitious target of just six months for their comprehensive implementation, news agency PTI reported citing official sources. 

21/10/2023 16:24:41

Breaking News Live: Tamil Nadu Sports Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin Joins 'Signature Campaign' Against NEET In Chennai

Tamil Nadu's Sports Minister and prominent DMK leader, Udhayanidhi Stalin, actively participated in a 'signature campaign' against the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) examination in Chennai today.

21/10/2023 14:17:04

Breaking News Live: Former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif Returns Home After 4-Year Self Imposed-Exile

Former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif returns home after four years in self-imposed exile in London, reports PTI. 

21/10/2023 14:00:20

Breaking News Live: ED Issues Summon To BMC's Sangita Hasnale In BMC Covid scam case

The Enforcement Directorate has issued summon to BMC's Sangita Hasnale to appear before the agency in Mumbai next week in BMC Covid Khichdi scam case. 

21/10/2023 13:15:31

Breaking News Live: Fire Breaks Out In Vasai's Indistrial Estate, 10 Properties Gutted

Ten properties, including workshops and godowns, were gutted in a fire that broke out in an industrial estate at Vasai town in Maharashtra's Palghar district, an official said on Saturday, reports PTI. 

Nobody was injured in the blaze that erupted around 8.30 pm on Friday and continued till 6.30 on Saturday, the official of Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation said.

 

21/10/2023 12:17:01

Breaking News Live: Man Accused For Murder Of Swiss Woman In Delhi, Rs 2 Crore Recovered

One person named Gurpreet has been arrested by the Delhi Police for the murder of a Swiss woman in Delhi, reports ANI. Around Rs 2 crores were recovered from the accused, the police say. 

21/10/2023 12:15:25

Breaking News Live: Man Accused For Murder Of Swiss Woman In Delhi, Rs 2 Crore Recovered

One person named Gurpreet has been arrested by the Delhi Police for the murder of a Swiss woman in Delhi, reports ANI. Around Rs 2 crores were recovered from the accused, the police say. 

21/10/2023 12:10:56

Breaking News Live — 'India Ready To Lead Other Nations...': Union Minister Jitendra Singh Hails Gaganyaan's Success

MoS (independent charge) Science & Technology Dr Jitendra Singh on the successful test flight of Gaganyaan mission: "Today's test flight was the first step in the last leg of the Gaganyaan mission. After today, many more test flights will be conducted. The most important is the crew escape system for the safe return of the crew which was also tested today....Today, India is in a position where we are ready to lead other nations too...."

21/10/2023 12:09:11

Breaking News Live — Nation Ready To Take Its Next Giant Stride: Amit Shah On Gaganyaan's Successful Launch

"After the successful launch of the Chandrayaan-3, our nation is ready to take its next giant stride in the realm of space," says Amit Shah in a post on X. 

"Today the @isro launched #Gaganyaan's TV-D1 Test Flight into space scripting another remarkable space odyssey. My heartfelt congratulations to our scientists and our citizens on this momentous occasion of success and fulfilment," he says. 

21/10/2023 12:05:32

Breaking News Live: 5 Killed Including A Child After Van Collides With Unidentified Vehicle On Yamuna Expressway

Five people, including a child, were killed after a van was hit by an unidentified vehicle on the Yamuna Expressway (YXP) in Greater Noida on Saturday, police said, reports PTI.

Three other passengers, all minors, in the Maruti Eeco were injured in the incident and have been hospitalised, they said.

21/10/2023 11:43:18

Breaking News Live: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Inaugurates Indian Military Heritage Festival

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates Indian Military Heritage Festival at Maneskshaw Centre in Delhi/ Indian Army chief Gen Manoj Pande also present at the event. "I want to congratulate USI for making efforts to organise Indian Military Heritage Festival. I believe it will further develop curiosity amongst people to know more about what has happened in the last 1-2 decades," Singh says. 

21/10/2023 11:23:08

Breaking News Live: Union Minister Smriti Irani Flags Off Bike Expedition 'Yashaswini'

Union Minister Smriti Irani flags off the bike expedition "Yashaswini" of a group of CRPF women bikers at SDG CRPF grounds old JNU campus.

21/10/2023 11:21:07

Breaking News Live: Delhi-Bound Akasa Air Diverted To Mumbai After Receiving Security Alert

Akasa Air flight from Pune to Delhi was diverted to Mumbai and landed at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport after it received a security alert shortly after take-off last night, says the airline company.

21/10/2023 11:02:20

Breaking News Live: 2 Naxalites Killed In Encounter With DRG In Chhattisgarh, Arms And Ammunition Recovered

Two Naxalites killed in an encounter with DRG jawans in Kanker. One INSAS Rifle, one 12-bore rifle and other arms and ammunition recovered, says IG Bastar P Sundarraj.

21/10/2023 10:34:32

Breaking News Live: Gaganyaan TV-D1's Crew Escape Systems And Crew Module Make Safe Touchdown In Sea

Crew Escape Systems and Crew Module, launched by the Test Vehicle Abort Mission (TV-D1) at an altitude of 17 km, make a safe touchdown in the sea, about 10 km from the eastern coast of Sriharikota. 

21/10/2023 10:26:14

Breaking News Live: Very Happy To Announce Successful Accomplishment Of TV-D1 mission, Says ISRO Chief

ISRO Chief S Somanath says, "I am very happy to announce the successful accomplishment of the TV-D1 mission. The purpose of this mission was to demonstrate the crew escape system for the Gaganyaan program through a test vehicle demonstration in which the vehicle went up to a Mach number, which is slightly above the speed of sound and initiated an abort condition for the crew escape system to function." 

"The crew escape system took the crew module away from the vehicle and subsequent operations including the touch-down at the sea have been very well accomplished. and we have a confirmation of the data for all of this..."

21/10/2023 10:10:26

Breaking News Live: Descent Phase Of Gaganyaan TV-D1 Crew Module Begins — WATCH

The descent phase of Gaganyaan TV-D1's crew module has started and parachutes have been deployed. 

21/10/2023 10:08:23

Breaking News Live: ISRO Launches Gaganyaan's TV-D1 From Sriharikota, Crew Module's Descent Phase Begins

After a launch hold, the Gaganyaan's TV-D1 has been lifted off from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The descent phase of the spacecraft's crew module has started has started and the three main parachutes have been deployed. 

21/10/2023 09:46:17

Breaking News Live: ISRO Says Reason For Gaganyaan's TV-D1 Launch Hold Identified, Next Lift-Off Scheduled For 10 AM

The reason for the Gaganyaan's TV-D1 launch hold is identified and corrected. The launch is planned at 10 am, says ISRO. 

21/10/2023 09:30:25

Breaking News LIVE — Police Duty Toughest Among All People Serving The Country: Amit Shah

At the National Police Memorial, Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, "In any nation, border security or internal security is not possible without an alert police force... I have observed that police duty is the toughest among all the people serving the country."

"In any weather or festival, a policeman is always on duty to maintain law and order... Whether it is terrorism, crime or huge crowds, police have always been there to secure the lives of the common people... The police of our nation has always proved itself on every point..."

21/10/2023 09:09:52

Breaking News LIVE — Engine Ignition Not Happened In Nominal Course: ISRO Chief On Gaganyaan Mission Test

ISRO chief Somanath says engine ignition did not happen in the nominal course as the Gaganyaan mission was aborted today.

"We have to find out what went wrong; vehicle is safe," he adds. 

"Will come back soon after analysing what triggered the automatic launch sequence holding the vehicle," says the ISRO chief.

21/10/2023 08:49:30

Gaganyaan Mission: ISRO Test Vehicle LiftOff On 'Hold', Says Space Agency

Liftoff of ISRO test vehicle with crew safety related payloads in Gaganyaan mission at Sriharikota on "hold", says space agency

21/10/2023 08:23:51

Breaking News LIVE: 'Pillar Of Great Support', PM Modi Extends Greetings On Police Commemoration Day

"On Police Commemoration Day, we laud the relentless dedication of our police personnel. They are pillars of great support, guiding citizens through challenges and ensuring safety,"says Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "Their unwavering commitment to service embodies the true spirit of heroism. A heartfelt tribute to all the personnel who have made the ultimate sacrifice," he adds. 

21/10/2023 08:13:41

Breaking News LIVE: Union Minister Amit Shah Attends Police Commemoration Day Ceremony In Delhi

Union Home minister Amit Shah arrives to attend the Police Commemoration Day ceremony in Delhi.

21/10/2023 07:58:26

Breaking News LIVE: Gaganyaan Launch Rescheduled By 30 Minutes, To Take Place At 8:30 AM

ISRO reschedules launch of Gaganyaan test vehicle by 30 minutes to 8.30 am.

21/10/2023 07:43:48

Breaking News LIVE: Delhi's Air Quality Remains 'Moderate' With 173 AQI

Overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi stands at 173, in the 'Moderate' category with smog conditions, as per SAFAR-India. 

21/10/2023 07:42:28

Breaking News LIVE: Gangster Ravi Pujari's Aide Vijay Tambat Arrested In Extortion Case

Gangster Ravi Pujari's close aid Vijay Purushottam Salvi alias Vijay Tambat, who was wanted in an extortion case, has been arrested by the Anti-Extortion Cell of Thane Crime Branch, reports ANI. He was arrested at Mumbai International Airport and an extortion case was registered against Tambat at Kasarvadavali Police Station.

21/10/2023 07:33:41

Breaking News LIVE: Mumbai Police Arrests Drug Peddler, MD Drugs Worth Rs 20 Lakh Recovered

Mumbai's Malwani Police arrested a drug peddler yesterday, posing as a delivery boy smuggling drugs from Malad area and recovered MD drugs worth Rs 20 lakhs from the peddler. Police recovered 200 grams of MD drugs from him. The other accused fled from the spot and is being searched by the police, reports ANI. 

21/10/2023 07:31:54

Breaking News LIVE: ISRO To Conduct Gaganyaan Test Flight

The Indian Space Research Organisation is set to conduct the first Gaganyaan test flight from its Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Andhra Pradesh's Sriharikota. 

21/10/2023 07:21:32

Breaking News LIVE: PM Modi To Attend Scindia School Event Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior today where he will participate in a programme marking the celebration of the 125th founder's day of 'The Scindia School'.

He will lay the foundation stone of a multipurpose sports complex in the school and present its annual awards to distinguished alumni and top achievers, and will also address the gathering, the PMO said.