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Breaking News Highlights: Hello and welcome to the ABP News LIVE Blog. Follow this space to get the latest developments and Breaking News from India, including, Sri Lanka economic crisis, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which entered its 88th day on Sunday, and the Gyanvapi mosque survey case. MNS Chief Raj Thackeray To Conduct Rally In Pune TodayAn official claimed that police had issued various directions in connection with MNS head Raj Thackeray's rally in Pune on Sunday.According to Swargate police station, Thackeray's remarks must not offend any community or cause ill feeling among people."Following points to be followed by the MNS rally organisers. Participants should not make speeches which will result in insult to any community or create tension between communities. Citizens attending meetings should follow self-discipline. Organisers should make sure they will create awareness among those attending to not raise offensive slogans," the communique from the police was quoted by PTI in its report.Delhi, UP, Punjab, Other States Likely To Get Relief From Heatwave In Next 3 Days, Says IMDNorthwestern regions of India, which have been scorched by a heatwave, can anticipate some relief over the next three days as an extratropical weather system is expected to deliver showers to the region, with the highest intensity rainfall expected on Monday. The meteorological office predicted light to moderate rain in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, with scattered showers in Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh during the following two days, news agency PTI reported.The India Meteorological Department predicts a 3-4 degree Celsius drop in maximum temperatures throughout much of Northwest India during the next three days, followed by no major change.Home Minister Shah 2nd Day Visit To Arunachal Pradesh On May 22Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday during his second day visit to Arunachal Preadesh will meet with social organisations and do puja at the Golden Pagoda in Namsai district, near Tengapani.According to authorities, Shah would later address a public assembly on Namsai general ground and announce significant projects.Shah's visit to Arunachal Pradesh is part of a massive cross-country trip that has seen him attend a number of public, political, and governmental events.He last visited Arunachal Pradesh in 2020 to commemorate the state's 34th anniversary.

22/05/2022 23:54:03

Breaking News Highlights | Fire Breaks Out In A Restaurant Kitchen In Delhi's Panchseel Vihar

22/05/2022 23:55:22

Breaking News Highlights | INSACOG Confirms BA.4 & BA.5 Variants Of Covid-19 In India

22/05/2022 20:27:45

Breaking News LIVE | PM Modi Leaves For Two-Days Visit To Japan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for his two days visit to Japan on Sunday. The Prime Minister will visit Tokyo from May 23-24 at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. He will be participating in the Quadrilateral summit and will also hold bilateral meeting with US President Joe Biden. 

22/05/2022 20:14:42

Breaking News LIVE | Iran Revolutionary Guards Member Assassinated In Tehran, Reports AFP

22/05/2022 19:04:19

Breaking News LIVE | Ukrainian Air Defence Shoots Down Russian Missile, Says Report

The Ukrainian Air Defence shot down a Russian missile on Sunday in Kyiv Oblast, reported the Kyiv Independent. The missile was shot down in the Fastivskyi District on May 22 and no casualities or destruction have been reported, further said the publication. 

22/05/2022 18:15:54

Breaking News LIVE | Maharashtra Govt Reduces VAT On Petrol By Rs 8, On Diesel By Rs 1.44

22/05/2022 17:29:26

Breaking News LIVE | Explosion Reported Near Istiqlal Hall Gate In Afghanistan, Says Report

22/05/2022 17:04:07

Breaking News LIVE | MP Arjun Singh Leaves BJP To Join TMC In West Bengal

Lok Sabha MP from Barrackpore, Arjun Singh left the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday to join Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress. 

 

22/05/2022 16:00:29

Breaking News LIVE | Centre Constitutes 3 Member Committee To Investigate Into Ramban Tunnel Collapse

The Centre has constituted a committee of three independent experts to investigate the reasons for recent collapse of under- construction tunnel at Ramban on Jammu-Srinagar Highway and remedial measures. National Highways Authority of India is taking measures to avoid such incidents in future. 

22/05/2022 13:49:58

Breaking News LIVE: 57 Pilgrims Dead In Char Dham Yatra So Far

Uttarakhand | 57 pilgrims have died since the Char Dham Yatra 2022 started on May 3. Health screening of pilgrims is being done on Yatra travel routes: DG Health Dr Shailja Bhatt

22/05/2022 12:48:34

PM Modi will visit Tokyo, Japan from May 23-24 at the invitation of Japanese PM Fumio Kishida In Japan

PM Modi will visit Tokyo, Japan from 23-24 May at the invitation of Japanese PM Fumio Kishida

In Japan, PM will participate in the second in-person Quad Leaders’ Summit, which will provide an opportunity for leaders of 4 Quad countries to review the progress of Quad initiatives: PMO.

22/05/2022 12:20:18

Breaking News LIVE | Requesting PM Modi To Bring UCC At Earliest: MNS Chief Raj Thackeray

I request the Prime Minister to bring Uniform Civil Code at the earliest, also bring a law on population control and change the name of Aurangabad to Sambhajinagar: MNS Chief Raj Thackeray in Pune

22/05/2022 12:15:14

Breaking News LIVE: Karnataka CM To Consider Slashing Fuel Prices

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said his government will consider further cut in fuel tax, following the Centre's decision to reduce excise duty on petrol and diesel

22/05/2022 12:08:38

Breaking News LIVE: 'Rahul Baba Must Take Out His Italian Spects And Look At Work Done By PM Modi', Says Amit Shah

Arunachal Pradesh | Congress leaders ask what happened in 8 years, these people are awake with their eyes closed. Rahul baba must take out his Italian specs and must have a look at the development work done by PM Modi & CM Pema Khandu: Union Home Minister Amit Shah

22/05/2022 11:39:09

Breaking News LIVE: Fire Breaks Out In Pharma Company In Gujarat

Gujarat | Fire breaks out in a pharma company in Kalol's GIDC, Gandhinagar dist; 10 firefighters present.

22/05/2022 11:10:47

Breaking News LIVE: Home Minister Amit Shah Visits Golden Pagoda In Assam

Arunachal Pradesh | Union Home Minister Amit Shah along with Union Law minister Kiren Rijiju & CM Pema Khandu visit Golden Pagoda in Namsai district.

22/05/2022 11:03:04

Breaking News LIVE: Tanker Carrying 12,000 Litres Edible Oil Overturns At Mumbai Ahmedabad Highway

A tanker carrying 12,000 litres of edible oil for processing from Surat in Gujarat to Mumbai overturned on the busy Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway at Palghar in Maharashtra. A number of locals rushed to the spot and looted the oil overflowing from the tanker, police said

22/05/2022 10:23:43

Breaking News LIVE: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Flags Off Bicycle Rally Against Drugs

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann today flagged off a bicycle rally against drugs in Sangrur.

22/05/2022 09:40:23

Breaking News LIVE: Delhi Police Finds Three Bodies In Flat In Vasant Vihar

The Delhi Police on Saturday found three bodies in a flat in Vasant Vihar and suspected that it was a case of suicide. According to the police, the flat was locked from inside and when they entered the house, they found the gas cylinder 'partially opened' and a suicide note was also recovered from the house. As per the the house-help Kamla, the family identified as Manju (mother), Anshika and Anku (daughters) were in depression since April 2021 due to the death of the house owner (their father), that happened because of corona and Manju used to stay ill.

22/05/2022 09:25:22

Breaking News LIVE: PM Modi Interacts With Badminton Champions, Players Share Experience Of Thomas Cup & Uber Cup

PM Narendra Modi interacts with badminton champions who share their experiences from Thomas Cup and Uber Cup

22/05/2022 08:45:43

Breaking News LIVE: TMC Leader Reacts On Being Questioned For Having Bangladeshi Documents

I'm not satisfied with the decision of the single bench. I will approach the division bench of the court. I was born in 1969 in this country. Our family moved to Baidyabati in Hooghly district in 1971. We have ancestral property in Bangladesh: TMC leader Alo Rani Sarkar

22/05/2022 08:35:19

Breaking News LIVE: Police Detain Cattle Laden Truck, Arrest 11 Persons In Odisha

Odisha | Two members of a cow vigilante outfit sustained injuries in firing by alleged cow traffickers in Mayurbhanj district. Police detained the cattle-laden truck and initiated a probe into the incident. 11 persons were arrested: Manoranjan Biswal, ASP, Rairangpur

Three cattle smugglers were arrested following a brief exchange of fire with police here, officials said on Saturday.

The accused and a police constable sustained injuries during the encounter and were taken to a hospital, they said.

Circle Officer (CO) of Loni Rajneesh Upadhyay said, "Some cattle smugglers moving in a van were asked by a police to team to stop near Loni border on Friday night. But they opened fire at the police personnel".

The team fired back in retaliation and caught three of the smugglers while the fourth managed to escape, he said.

The accused used to operate in Ghaziabad district and nearby areas, police said.

22/05/2022 08:04:59

Breaking News LIVE: Raj Thackeray To Hold Rally In Pune

Maharashtra | We are expecting 10,000-15,000 people to attend today's rally. Raj Thackeray will talk on many issues including his Ayodhya visit today: Sainath Babar, Pune MNS President

22/05/2022 07:45:16

Breaking News LIVE: Associate Proffessor Of Assam College Arrested For Sending Emails Criticising Govt

Associate professor of college in Assam arrested for allegedly sending emails to officials criticising govt policies and using unparliamentary words against chief minister: Police

22/05/2022 07:13:32

Breaking News LIVE: Rajasthan Govt Reduces VAT On Petrol-Diesel

The Rajasthan government on Saturday reduced Value-added tax (VAT) on petrol by Rs 2.48 per litre and diesel by Rs 1.16 per litre, following the reduction of excise duty by the Centre. Taking to Twitter, the state chief minister Ashok Gehlot wrote, "Due to the reduction in the prices of petrol and diesel by the central government, the state government will reduce VAT by Rs 2.48 per litre on petrol and Rs 1.16 per litre on diesel. With this, petrol will be cheaper by Rs 10.48 and diesel by Rs 7.16 per liter in the state." Meanwhile, the Kerala government also announced a cut in tax on the prices of petrol and diesel by Rs 2.41 and Rs 1.36 respectively.