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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.President Murmu to Visit Karnataka and Tamil Nadu President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to undertake a significant visit to Karnataka and Tamil Nadu from October 26 to 27, as announced by the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday.During this visit, President Murmu will play a pivotal role in inaugurating the Foundation Week of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bangalore, as part of the institution's golden jubilee celebrations in Bengaluru, Karnataka. This significant event is set to take place on Thursday, where the President will engage with the academic community and grace the occasion with her presence.Furthermore, the President will have an opportunity to interact with women entrepreneurs and officials affiliated with the N S Raghavan Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning at IIM Bangalore. This engagement signifies her support and encouragement for entrepreneurship and women in leadership roles.On October 27, President Murmu will preside over the 8th convocation of the Indian Maritime University in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, a prestigious event that highlights the importance of maritime education and careers in the region.Delhi Court to Announce Sentence for Soumya Vishwanathan Murder CaseIn a significant development, a Delhi court is expected to pronounce its verdict on the quantum of sentence for the five individuals accused in the brutal killing of television journalist Soumya Vishwanathan in 2008, newsa agency PTI reported. The judgment is scheduled to be delivered on Thursday, closing a painful chapter in this case.Vishwanathan, a dedicated journalist working with a prominent English news channel, met her tragic end in the early hours of September 30 on Nelson Mandela Marg while returning home from work. The police had asserted that the motive behind her killing was a robbery.On October 18, Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Ravindra Kumar Pandey convicted Ravi Kapoor, Amit Shukla, Baljeet Malik, and Ajay Kumar for the grave offenses of murder and common intention under the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The sentencing will mark the conclusion of the judicial process in this long-pending case.'Red Light on Gaadi Off' Campaign Returns in Delhi from Thursday: Gopal RaiIn an effort to combat vehicular pollution in the national capital, Delhi's Environment Minister, Gopal Rai, announced the revival of the 'Red Light on Gaadi Off' campaign starting from October 26. Last year, this initiative was briefly put on hold, raising questions about its effectiveness by Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena.Addressing a press conference, Minister Rai cited recent data analysis revealing a reduction in PM10 pollution levels while noting an increase in PM2.5 concentration attributed to factors such as biomass burning and vehicular emissions. In light of this analysis, the decision to reintroduce the 'Red Light on Gaadi Off' campaign was taken to reduce vehicular pollution in the city, he said, as per PTI.

26/10/2023 23:34:23

Breaking News LIVE: AAP Releases First List Of Candidates For Rajasthan Elections

Aam Aadmi Party releases first list of 23 candidates for Rajasthan Assembly polls

26/10/2023 21:48:47

Breaking News LIVE: Election Commission Issues Show-Cause Notice To Priyanka Gandhi

Election Commission of India issues show-cause notice to Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi for allegedly violating Model Code of Conduct guidelines during the election campaign in Rajasthan. A complaint was filed in this regard by the BJP.

26/10/2023 21:27:57

Breaking News LIVE: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Gets Show-Cause Notice From EC

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma gets  show-cause notice from the Election Commission for his 'Akbar' remark at an election rally in Chhattisgarh.

26/10/2023 18:37:59

Breaking News LIVE: Encounter Breaks Out In Kupwara District Of Jammu And Kashmir

An encounter is going on between security forces and LeT terrorists in Machhal sector of Jammu And Kashmir's Kupwara district. According to a tweet by the Kashmir Zone Police, 5 terrorists have been killed in the encounter so far.

26/10/2023 18:04:58

Breaking News LIVE: Congress Party's Core Committee Meeting Underway In Mumbai

Congress Party's core committee is being held in Mumbai. State President Nana Patole, CLP leader Balasaheb Thorat, former CM and Working Committee member Ashok Chavan and Prithviraj Chavan are some of the leaders taking part in the meeting.

26/10/2023 17:42:07

Breaking News LIVE: Infiltration Bid Foiled In Jammu And Kashmir

Security forces in foil infiltration bid in Jammu And Kashmir's Kupawara. Two terrorists have also been killed in the encounter.

26/10/2023 16:34:16

Breaking News LIVE: PM Modi Inaugurates Electrification Of Kurduwadi-Latur Road Railway Line

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates electrification of 186 km-long Kurduwadi-Latur Road railway line. He also inaugurated 2 rail lines connecting Jalgaon to Bhusaval.

26/10/2023 16:06:13

Breaking News LIVE: Himachal CM Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu Hospitalised In Shimla

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu was hospitalised to IGMC Shimla due to stomach infection earlier this morning. According to Dr Rahul Rao, Sr Medical Superintendent, IGMC Shimla, the Chief Minister is fine as no serious problem has been detected.

26/10/2023 15:47:40

Breaking News LIVE: PM Modi Pays Floral Tribute To Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, CM Eknath Shinde, Deputy CMs Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar pay floral tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Shirdi, Maharashtra.

26/10/2023 14:12:26

Breaking News LIVE: Case Registered In Petrol Bomb Hurling Outside Chennai's Raj Bhavan Case

Tamil Nadu | A case has been registered under sections 436, 353, 506(ii) IPC, Section 3 of the Explosive Substances Act and Section 4 of TNPDL Act in PS Guindy, in the case of petrol bomb hurled outside Raj Bhawan in Chennai yesterday.

26/10/2023 13:34:12

Breaking News LIVE: Congress Workers Stage Protest Outside Rajasthan Chief's House Against ED Raid

Congress workers agitate outside the residence of Rajasthan Congress president Govind Singh Dotasra whose premises are being raided by the ED.

26/10/2023 13:19:15

Breaking News LIVE: 'Our Constitution Says, Uses Both Words India That Is Bharat', Says Kerala Guv On NCERT Replacing India With Bharat In School Textbooks

Thiruvananthapuram: On NCERT panel's recommendation to replace 'India' with 'Bharat' in school textbooks, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan says, "Actually our Constitution says, uses both the words, India that is Bharat shall be a union of states...Nobody has proposed to make any amendment in the Constitution."

26/10/2023 13:15:56

Breaking News LIVE: India & EU Conduct Joint Activities In Gulf Of Guinea To Reinforce Naval Maritime Security Cooperation

India and EU ships conducted joint activities in the Gulf of Guinea, in an effort to reinforce naval maritime security cooperation in support of the region. On 24th October, the European Union (EU) and India conducted their first joint naval exercise in the Gulf of Guinea. Indian Naval Ship Sumedha, and ships from three EU Member States’ ships in the Gulf of Guinea - Italy, France & Spain.

26/10/2023 13:14:23

Breaking News LIVE: Mehbooba Mufti Unanimously Re-Elected As President Of PDP For 3-Yr Term

Former J&K CM and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti has been unanimously re-elected as president of the PDP for a three-year term. Mufti's name was proposed by Senior Vice President Abdul Rehman Veeri and seconded by General Secretary Ghulam Nabi Hanjura

26/10/2023 13:11:19

Breaking News LIVE: 'Ram Temple Will Be For Hindus What Rome & Vatican City Are For Christians', Says Kangana Ranaut

"The Ram Temple in Ayodhya will be for Hindus what Rome and Vatican City are for Christians. It will be the biggest 'Tirth Sthan' and become a symbol of the country," says actor  Kangana Ranaut on her visit to Ayodhya.

26/10/2023 10:27:01

Breaking News LIVE: EC Raids Premises Of Rajasthan PCC Chief & Mahua Candidate In Exam Paper Leak Case

The Enforcement Directorate has launched raids at the premises of Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee chief Govind Singh Dotasra and Mahua candidate Omprakash Hudla in exam paper leak case.

26/10/2023 10:05:09

Breaking News LIVE: Several Feared Dead After Traveller Bus Overturns In Maharashtra's Beed

Several people are feared dead after a traveller bus overturned in Maharashtra's Beed on Thursday. Further details on the matter are awaited.

26/10/2023 10:02:17

Breaking News LIVE: PM Modi To Witness Idol Installation In Ayodhya's Ram Temple On January 22, Says UP Dy CM

Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM KP Maurya says, "On the invitation of Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, PM Modi is arriving in Ayodhya on 22nd January 2024. This is a proud moment for me too, as a Ram Bhakt, as a soldier of the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi movement. 22nd January will be a proud day for all Ram Bhakt...Ram Lalla idol is going to be installed here with the respect He deserves, after 500 years. Invaders had demolished the structure. Due to appeasement politics, Lord Ram was called mythical - be it Congress or any political party that opposed the construction of Ram Temple. The reply to all of them is 22nd January 2024..."

26/10/2023 09:59:02

Breaking News LIVE: Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar Co-Chairs 6th Apex Committee Review Meeting

Andhra Pradesh: The 6th Apex Committee Review Meeting (ACRM) on Coastal Defence, co-chaired by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, was held at Eastern Naval Command HQs on October 25. During the meeting, an update of the present status, way ahead along with the means to enhance the Coastal Defence construct for the State were discussed and deliberated. On completion of the ACRM, the Chief Secretary visited the Joint Operations Centre at ENC where he was briefed on how the Indian Navy, along with other maritime stakeholders, jointly monitor all activities at sea that impinge on coastal security.

26/10/2023 08:33:01

Breaking News LIVE: Former Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa Gets Z Category CRPF Security Cover

BJP leader and former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa will get Z category CRPF security cover, according to ANI. The security will only be provided in the state and soon, CRPF is expected to take charge of the security.

26/10/2023 08:23:29

Breaking News LIVE: 5 Dead, 5 Injured In Road Accident In Karnataka's Chikkaballapur

Five people lost their lives and five were left injured due to an accident in Karnataka's Chikkaballapur. Local traffic police officials told news agency ANI that the injured were in critical condition. The accident took place on National Highway 44 near a traffic police station. As per officials, all ten people were travelling from Bagepalli to Chikkaballapur.

26/10/2023 08:12:05

Breaking News LIVE: Water Sprinkled In Delhi's Anand Vihar As Overall AQI Remains In 'Poor' Category

Delhi: To mitigate pollution, water was sprinkled through an anti-smog gun in Anand Vihar area as the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi stands at 256, in the 'Poor' category as per SAFAR-India.

26/10/2023 08:09:51

Breaking News LIVE: Rajnath Singh To Address Indian Air Force Commanders’ Conference In Delhi

Defence Ministry said that the Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will deliver the keynote address at the second Indian Air Force Commanders’ Conference of 2023 today in Delhi. During his address, he is expected to talk about the national security challenges and ways to enhance India's overall air power.

26/10/2023 08:07:00

Breaking News LIVE: ED Raids West Bengal Minister Jyotipriya Mallick's Residence In Ration Distribution Corruption Case

The Enforcement Directorate has launched a raid at the residence of West Bengal Minister Jyotipriya Mallick in connection with an alleged case of corruption in rationing distribution.