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Breaking News LIVE: 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.Rahul Gandhi In Violence-Hit Manipur Today, To Meet Ethnic Strife VictimsCongress leader Rahul Gandhi will meet the people, who were displaced by ethnic strife in Manipur, and hold talks with civil society organisations during his two-day visit to the northeastern state from Thursday, news agency PTI reported. This is the first visit of the Congress leader to Manipur since violence broke out on May 3."After reaching Imphal, Gandhi is scheduled to head to Churachandpur district where he will visit relief camps. He will then go to Moirang in Bishnupur district and interact with displaced persons," a senior Congress leader said on Wednesday. “On Friday, Gandhi will visit relief camps in Imphal and will later hold talks with certain civil society organisations," he said.Talking about his visit, Congress general secretary KC Venugopal had earlier tweeted, “Manipur has been burning for nearly two months, and desperately needs a healing touch so that the society can move from conflict to peace. This is a humanitarian tragedy and it is our responsibility to be a force of love, not hate.”Earlier, CM N Biren Singh had announced that his government will provide a one-time assistance of Rs 1000 to those living in relief camps.Amit Shah To Address Rally In Bihar’s Lakhisarai TodayUnion Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah will be arriving in the politically crucial state of Bihar and addressing a mega-rally at Lakhisarai in Munger Lok Sabha constituency, party officials said.Shah, who last visited the state nearly three months ago, will be visiting Bihar for the first time since the meeting of opposition leaders in Patna, hosted by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar last week. "The honourable Home Minister will reach Patna tomorrow afternoon and take a helicopter for Lakhisarai. He will offer prayers at Ashok Dham, a famous shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva and goddess Parvati, before addressing a public meeting," state BJP president Samrat Choudhary told PTI. "All people of the state, in particular Munger Lok Sabha constituency under which Lakhisarai falls, are welcome to attend Shah's public meeting where he is likely to expound on the progress made by the country under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership," added the state BJP chief.

29/06/2023 23:08:29

Christine King Farris, The Last Living Sibling Of Martin Luther King Jr., Dies At 95

Christine King Farris, the last living sibling of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., has died at 95. Her niece, the Rev. Bernice King, tweeted that her “beloved aunt” died on Thursday, reported Associated Press.

29/06/2023 21:09:13

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot Suffers Foot Injury, Rushed To Sawai Man Singh Hospital

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot was taken to hospital on Thursday after hurting his feet. He fractured a left toe and also suffered an injury in a right toe, according to Dr Achal Sharma, superintendent of the Sawai Man Singh Government Hospital, reported PTI.

29/06/2023 19:41:59

Tamil Nadu Governor Dismisses DMK's Senthil Balaji From Council Of Ministers

Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi dismisses Minister V Senthil Balaji from Council of Ministers: Raj Bhavan in Chennai

29/06/2023 19:04:44

IPS Officer Shankar Jiwal Appointed As New DGP Of Tamil Nadu

IPS officer Shankar Jiwal to be the new DGP of Tamil Nadu

29/06/2023 17:42:26

4.1 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Afghanistan's Fayzabad

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.1 on the Richter Scale hit East South East of Fayzabad, Afghanistan today at 5:05 PM: National Centre for Seismology

29/06/2023 15:30:39

'Senstivity Is More Imp Than Stubbornness': BJP Over Rahul Gandhi's Manipur Visit

"Sensitivity is far more important than stubbornness. When the situation is such in Manipur, there should be a little sensitivity, not stubbornness. We are a democratic country, no one stopped Rahul Gandhi from going to Manipur but the administration in the state said that there have been a lot of protests amid the news of Rahul Gandhi visiting Manipur," says BJP leader Sambit Patra.

29/06/2023 14:38:04

'We'll End Corrupt Practices Once We Win': Bengal Congress President Adhir Ranjan On Panchayat Polls

West Bengal Congress president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury says, "Congress seeks support from the people against the corrupt activities of the ruling party in Panchayat (elections) in West Bengal. Once we win the Panchayat polls, Congress will end the corrupt practices in the state. We will release an ad today seeking support from the people for the Panchayat elections."

29/06/2023 14:06:16

'PM May Remain Silent, Why Stop Him': Jairam Ramesh On Stopping Rahul Gandhi's Convoy In Manipur

"The Prime Minister may choose to remain silent or be inactive but why stop Rahul Gandhi's efforts to listen to all sections of the Manipuri society and provide a healing touch?" tweets Congress leader Jairam Ramesh as Manipur Police stops Rahul Gandhi's convoy at Bishnupur.

29/06/2023 14:00:05

Amit Shah Reaches Patna, To Address Public Meeting In Bihar's Lakhisarai

Union Home Minister Amit Shah reaches Patna.

Union HM is on a one-day visit to Bihar's Lakhisarai. He will visit Ashokdham Mandir and address a public meeting during his visit today.

29/06/2023 13:45:26

BSF Recovers Narcotics In 2 Bags In Punjab's Tarn Taran

At about 10:30 am, Border Security Force troops while carrying out area domination patrol on own side of the border fence observed two suspicious big size bags wrapped with yellow adhesive tape attached with metal rings lying in a farming field near village Khalra, in Tarn Taran district and recovered two packets of narcotics suspected to be Heroin in each bag (Gross weight approx 5.120 Kgs): BSF

29/06/2023 12:54:39

Landslide Occurs In Uttarakhand's Chamoli District

A landslide was reported in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district earlier today. Moe details awaited.

29/06/2023 12:03:41

PM Modi Is Looking To Escalate Religious Conflicts To Confuse People: Stalin On UCC

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin on UCC:

"He (PM Modi) said that Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will be implemented and said that there should not be two laws in our country. He is looking to escalate religious conflicts and confuse people to win (elections). I am sure, people will teach a lesson to BJP in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections"

"After the first meeting of the opposition parties in Patna, PM Modi got scared, so he talked about dynastic politics. Kalaignar (former CM M Karunanidhi) didn't just see me as his son, for him all cadres were his sons," Stalin said.

29/06/2023 11:58:39

Outgoing Australian Envoy To India Meets Congress Chief Kharge In Delhi

Outgoing Australian High Commissioner to India Barry O’Farrell meets Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge at his residence.

29/06/2023 11:57:59

Philippines Secretary For Foreign Affairs Meets EAM Dr S Jaishankar In Delhi

Enrique Manalo, Philippines Secretary for Foreign Affairs meets EAM Dr S Jaishankar in Delhi.

29/06/2023 11:55:09

Delhi's Aurangzeb Lane Renamed To Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Lane

Delhi's Aurangzeb Lane has been renamed to Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Lane.

29/06/2023 11:13:38

French President Macron Calls Crisis Cabinet Meeting After Unrest Over Teen Killing: Report

French President Emmanuel Macron calls crisis cabinet meeting after unrest over teen killing, says Elysee, as reported by AFP.

29/06/2023 11:11:04

'Night Of Intolerable Violence': French Interior Mini Says 150 Arrested Since Killing Of Teenager By Police

French security forces arrested 150 people in a second night of violence after the killing of a teenager by police, the interior minister says.

"A night of intolerable violence against symbols of the republic, with town halls, schools and police stations set on fire or attacked," Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin wrote on Twitter as he announced the arrests, adding: "Shame on those who did not call for calm"

29/06/2023 11:08:29

They Should Think Of Possible Storm That Would Come: Farooq Abdullah On UCC

National Conference (NC) chief Farooq Abdullah speaks on Uniform Civil Code (UCC)

"They (Central govt) should think that the country is diverse, people of all religions live here, and Muslims have their own Shariat law. They should think about any possible storm that would come if they do that (implement UCC)" he says

29/06/2023 10:44:07

'Good That Rahul Gandhi Is Going There': Sanjay Raut Says PM Modi Said Nothing On Manipur Till Now

Uddhav Thackeray faction MP Sanjay Raut speaks on Rahul Gandhi's Manipur visit:

"It's a good thing that Rahul Gandhi is going to Manipur. Union HM went there but nothing happened. PM has not said even a word about Manipur till now. The situation in Manipur is deteriorating as China is involved in it."

29/06/2023 10:41:46

Pilgrims Reach Jammu Ahead Of Amarnath Yatra Set To Being From July 1

Jammu & Kashmir: Pilgrims reach Jammu ahead of Amarnath Yatra which will be commencing on 1st July.

29/06/2023 10:40:40

Man Detained At Delhi Airport After 6 Live Catridge Without Valid Docs Was Found In His Possession

A passenger namely Amrish Bishnoi travelling from Delhi to Dubai on an Emirates flight was detained on 27th June at Delhi IGI Airport with 6 live cartridges. He was not in possession of valid documents for carrying live ammunition. Delhi Police registered a case u/s 25 Arms at IGI Airport PS. Probe underway: Delhi Police

29/06/2023 10:38:30

Minor Girl Gangraped By 3 In Delhi's Shahbad Dairy Area, All Accused Arrested, Probe On

A 16-year-old girl was gang raped in Shahbad Dairy area in Delhi on 27th June. Three people have been arrested by police.

Delhi Police said that on the night of June 27, the victim was in the park with her friend during which three boys reached there, raped her and fled away. On receiving the complaint, the police registered an FIR and arrested the three accused. Further investigation underway.

29/06/2023 10:35:53

'Cannot Tolerate This Anymore': Bengal Guv On Violence Ahead Of Panchayat Polls

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on the recent incidents of violence in the state ahead of the West Bengal Panchayat election, says "My objective is to see that the situation in the state has to change immediately. We cannot tolerate this anymore and we will not tolerate this anymore"

29/06/2023 09:27:08

'Will Fight On Face Of Current CM': TS Singh Deo Day After Being Appointed Chhatisgarh Dy CM

Newly appointed Chhattisgarh Deputy CM TS Singh Deo says, "Our priority will be to work together for the development of the state. I will fulfil the responsibilities given to me. The CM is Bhupesh Baghel and we will fight on the face of the current CM only, this is how Congress works but we will all work together. No specific responsibility has been given to me as of now."

29/06/2023 09:18:27

UCC Not In Interest Of Minorities: SAD Leader Daljit Singh Cheema

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Daljit Singh Cheema speaks on UCC, he says "SAD is of the firm view that implementation of UCC is not in the interests of the minorities in the country. The 21st Law Commission has already opined in its consultation report that UCC is neither desirable nor feasible. Implementation of UCC will affect the civil rights of minorities and unrest and tension will start in the country."

29/06/2023 09:02:23

Amit Shah To Visit Bihar's Lakhisarai Today, Will Address Public Meeting Here

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be on a one-day visit to Bihar's Lakhisarai today. He will visit Ashokdham Mandir and address a public meeting during his visit today.

29/06/2023 09:01:39

BJP President JP Nadda To Visit Rajasthan's Bharatpur, Will Address Public Meeting

BJP national president JP Nadda to visit Rajasthan's Bharatpur today. He will address a public meeting here.

29/06/2023 08:29:49

'No Impunity For Perpetrators ': Mexican Prez As Securtiy Personnel Search 16 Kidnapped Police Employees

Hundreds of security personnel join major search in Mexico for 16 kidnapped police employees, reports AFP.

President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador vows "no impunity" for the perpetrators.

29/06/2023 07:48:38

Rahul Gandhi Leaves For Manipur From Delhi, Will Visit Relief Camps And Other Areas In State

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi leaves for Manipur from his residence in Delhi.

Rahul Gandhi will be in Manipur on June 29 and 30 during which he will visit relief camps and interact with civil society representatives in Imphal and Churachandpur.

29/06/2023 07:11:46

People Across Country Offer Namaz On Eid-Al-Daha

Devotees offer namaz at Delhi's Jama Masjid, Dargah in Mumbai and other cities on the occasion of Eid-Al-Daha.

29/06/2023 07:08:53

Congress To Host Next Oppn Meet To Be Held On July 14 In Shimla: Report

The meeting of opposition parties will be held on July 14. As of now, the venue of the meeting is Shimla but it can change to Jaipur as well. Final decision regarding the venue yet to be taken. Congress will host the meet, reported ANI citing sources.

29/06/2023 07:07:35

PM Modi Extends Warm Greetings To Leadership Of Kuwait On Eid-Al-Adha

"Hon’ble PM of India Shri Narendra Modi extended warm greetings to the leadership HH the Amir, HH the Crown Prince, HH the Prime Minister & people of State of Kuwait on the auspicious occasion of Eid-Al-Adha", tweets Indian Embassy in Kuwait"

29/06/2023 07:04:31

Security Guard, Gunman Killed In Exchange Of Fire Outside US Consulate In Saudi City Of Jeddah

A security guard and a gunman were killed in an exchange of gunfire in front of the US consulate in the Saudi coastal city of Jeddah, reports AFP quoting officials.