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Breaking News HIGHLIGHTS: Hello and welcome to ABP Live. Follow ABP Live's blog to get the latest developments, breaking news, latest updates, and other developing stories across the country and abroad.PM Modi To Flag Off Bhopal-New Delhi Vande Bharat Express TodayPrime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the Bhopal-New Delhi Vande Bharat Express train at Rani Kamalapati station on April 1, and also take part in the Combined Commanders' Conference that day, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said.The Vande Bharat Express train between Bhopal and the national capital will cover 708 km distance in 7.45 hours, he said."PM Modi will be visiting Madhya Pradesh. During his visit to Bhopal on April 1, he will give a big gift to the people of the state in the form of Vande Bharat Express, which he will flag off from the Rani Kamalapati station for New Delhi," the CM said.The prime minister will also take part in the Combined Commanders' Conference of the three forces on the same day. Heads of three armed forces, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will also participate in the event. The conference will be held from March 30 to April 1, Chouhan said.Covid Surge: Wearing Masks Mandatory At Tamil Nadu Hospitals From TodayAmid a surge in Covid-19 cases, the Tamil Nadu government has made wearing of face masks mandatory at all government hospitals across the state from today. Doctors, nurses, medical staff, patients and visitors have been asked to ensure 100 per cent compliance at around 11,300 health facilities as infection initially started in hospitals, Health Minister Ma Subramanian said on Friday. "So, as a precaution, we have made wearing face masks compulsory from April 1," he said.Speaking to media, the Health Minister said though the infection spread has not escalated, it has become essential to exercise precaution. "We should ensure that we wear face masks to protect ourselves. At present, Omicron sub-variants XBB and BA.2 are in circulation not only in Tamil Nadu, but also in India and other parts of the world," he said.During the last 24 hours, the southern state has clocked 123 new cases.

01/04/2023 23:42:55

Lawyer Shot Dead In Dwarka: Suspects Identified, Will Be Arrested Soon, Says Delhi Police

01/04/2023 21:37:28

Isha Ambani Arrives For 'India In Fashion' At Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre

01/04/2023 20:59:54

Naxalite Neutralised After Police Encounter In Maharashtra's Gadchiroli

During an encounter between Gadchiroli Police and Naxalites, one Naxalite was neutralised. A large gathering of Naxals was said to be present near Todgatta to intimidate villagers, and they were planning large-scale ambushes and attacks on police parties. To counter this, an anti-Naxal op comprising of C60 commandoes was launched earlier today, news agency ANI reported citing police. 

01/04/2023 18:39:29

BJP Writes To Punjab Guv Against Harbhajan Singh And Other AAP Leaders For Violating Model Code Of Conduct

BJP leader Tarun Chugh wrote to Punjab Governor on Saturday, accusing Aam Aadmi Party leader Harbhajan Singh Eto and other AAP leaders of violating the Model Code of Conduct in the Jalandhar Lok Sabha by-election by putting up posters with the slogan "Modi Hatao, Desh Bachao."

01/04/2023 16:01:58

PM Modi To Visit Hyderabad On April 8: Union Minister G Kishan Reddy

Union minister G Kishan Reddy on Saturday said that Prime minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Hyderabad on April 8, and will be inaugurating and laying the foundation stone for a slew of infrastructure projects, news agency PTI reported. 

01/04/2023 15:48:08

Amit Shah Appeals Remaining Active Militants Of Northeast To Join Mainstream

Union home minister Amit Shah on Saturday appealed to active militants of the Northeast to join the mainstream, news agency PTI reported. 

01/04/2023 15:18:50

Kolkata-Based Businessman Arrested Under Anti-Money Laundering Law For Defrauding SBI Of Rs 95 Cr

Kolkata-based businessman arrested under anti-money laundering law for defrauding State Bank of India of Rs 95 crore: ED

01/04/2023 15:43:59

Amruta Fadnavis Bribe And Blackmail Case: Mumbai Court Rejects Bail Plea Of Bookie Anil Jaisinghani

Mumbai court rejects the bail plea of bookie Anil Jaisinghani and accepts the bail plea of his close aide, Nirmal Jaisinghani. Both of them are booked in Amruta Fadnavis threat, bribe and blackmail case.

01/04/2023 14:54:15

All 8 State Capitals In Northeast To Be Connected By Air, Rail & Road Before 2025: Amit Shah In Mizoram

All 8 state capitals in the northeast will be connected by air, rail and road before 2025, says Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Aizwal, Mizoram

01/04/2023 14:44:35

Defamation Suit Filed Against Rahul Gandhi In Haridwar Court For 'RSS Is Kauravas' Remark

A defamation case has been filed against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi by RSS worker Kamal Bhadauria in Haridwar court, Uttarakhand. The hearing is on April 12.

 

Rahul Gandhi said in Haryana that RSS is the Kaurava of the 21st century: Arun Bhadauria, Advocate

 

01/04/2023 14:31:44

NIA Arrests 2 In Case Of Seizure Of 81,000 Electric Detonators In Bengal's Birbhum

NIA has arrested two accused persons from Raniganj and Kolkata, West Bengal in a case of seizure of 81,000 electric detonators from a vehicle under Md. Bazar PS area, district Birbhum, in June last year.

01/04/2023 14:29:41

Navjot Singh Sidhu To Be Released From Patiala Jail In An Hour

A few formalities are being done right now. He should be out of jail in an hour from now: Karan Sidhu, son of Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu, outside Patiala jail in Punjab.

01/04/2023 14:06:22

Full Emergency Declared At Delhi Airport After Dubai Bound FedEx Aircraft Suffers Bird-Hit

Full emergency declared at Delhi airport after Dubai bound FedEx aircraft suffers bird-hit soon after take-off: Airport official

01/04/2023 14:04:23

Amruta Fadnavis Bribe & Extortion Case: Mumbai Court Denies Bail To 'Bookie' Anil Jaisinghani

Amruta Fadnavis Bribe And Extortion Case: Mumbai court denies bail to 'bookie' Anil Jaisinghani.

01/04/2023 13:33:49

YSRTP Chief YS Sharmial Calls For Joint Oppn March Over TSPSC Paper Leak Case In Telangana

YSR Telangana Party Chief YS Sharmila speaks to Telangana Congress President Revanth Reddy & State BJP President Bandi Sanjay, calls for a joint opposition march to the CM House with students over TSPSC paper leak case.

01/04/2023 13:16:51

Amit Shah Arrives In Mizoram, To Inaugurate & Lay Foundation Stone Of Projects Worth Rs 2,415 Cr

Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrives in Aizwal, Mizoram, to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of various projects worth Rs 2,415 crores.

01/04/2023 13:12:40

TDP Leader Raghunatha Reddy's Car Vandalised After Scuffle Between TDP & YSRCP Workers In Andhra Pradesh

TDP leader Palle Raghunatha Reddy's car was vandalised as a clash erupted between TDP and YSRCP  workers in Puttaparthi of Sri Sathya Sai district in Andhra Pradesh today.

According to ANI, police have dispersed the workers of both parties and brought the situation under control.

01/04/2023 12:09:19

Kanjhawala Case: Delhi Police To File Chargesheet Against 7 Accused, 4 Charged With Murder

Kanjhawala Hit And Drag Case: Delhi police is to file a charge sheet against seven accused in the case. The Police have invoked murder, destruction of evidence, conspiracy and other sections against four accused namely Manoj, Mithun, Krishan and Amit.

According to ANI, the other two accused Ashutosh and Ankush have been implicated under sections related to the destruction of evidence, criminal conspiracy and other offences.

01/04/2023 11:55:03

Naxals Set Ablaze Passenger Bus In Chhattisgarh's Dantewada

Naxals set ablaze a passenger bus in Malewahi area in Dantewada district.

01/04/2023 11:37:44

Bihar Police Arrests 27 In Nalanda, 18 In Sasaram For Ram Navami Violence

27 people arrested in Nalanda while 18 people have been arrested in Sasaram related to Ram Navami incident, say Bihar police.

01/04/2023 11:36:56

Sanjay Raut Lawrence Bishnoi Threat: 1 Person Detained In Pune, Interrogation Underway

A person has been detained in Pune and is being interrogated pertaining to a threat message to Sanjay Raut.

Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray) leader & RS MP Sanjay Raut earlier received a threat message from Lawrence Bishnoi gang mentioning murdering him like Punjabi Singer Sidhu Moose Wala in Delhi. Sanjay Raut has filed a complaint. Police are conducting probe: Police

01/04/2023 11:32:52

Centre Revises Interest Rates On Small Savings Schemes For Q1 Of FY 2023-24, Slight Increase In Some

Finance Ministry on Friday revised the rates of interest on various Small Savings Schemes for the first quarter (Q1) of the financial year 2023-24 starting from 1st April 2023.

01/04/2023 11:27:20

Police, Fire Service Team Rescue 4 People After Water Level In Uttarakhand's Kosi River Suddenly Rises

Uttarakhand Police and fire service team rescued four people after they get stuck in the Kosi river, in Ramnagar, as its water level suddenly rose.

01/04/2023 11:21:48

Assam CM Sarma Announces Hike In DA For State Govt Employees By 4% To 42%

Assam govt hikes Dearness Allowance for State Govt employees, pensioners and All India Service officers by 4 percent to 42 percent with effect from January 1.

01/04/2023 11:18:43

Jeep Safari In Assam's Kaziranga National Park To Remain Closed On April 6-7 Due To President Murmu's Visit

Ahead of President Droupadi Murmu's visit to Kaziranga National Park and Elephant Festival in Assam, Jeep Safari and Elephant Safari will remain closed for tourists in Kaziranga Range, Kohora and Western Range, Bagori of Kaziranga National Park for two days on April 6 & 7: DFO, Eastern Assam Wildlife Division

 

 

 

01/04/2023 11:16:36

Heavy Police Deployment Continues In Violence Hit Areas In West Bengal's Howrah

Heavy police presence in violence-hit areas of Howrah in West Bengal continued on Saturday morning. Several vehicles and shops were vandalised and set ablaze in clashes on Thursday and Friday.

01/04/2023 11:15:31

Trade Between India And Malaysia Can Now Also Be Settled In Indian Rupee: MEA

Trade between India and Malaysia can now be settled in Indian Rupee (INR) in addition to the current modes of settlement in other currencies: MEA

01/04/2023 11:14:31

BSF Troops Fire At Drone In Jammu And Kashmir Forcing It To Return To Pakistan

A drone returned to Pakistan after BSF troops fired towards a blinking light that was observed at around 12.15 am on the International border in Ramgarh, Samba District in Jammu and Kashmir.

The area is being searched thoroughly: BSF

01/04/2023 10:36:42

15 Teams Of ED Conducting Raids At Houses, Offices Of A Pharma Company's Director In Hyderabad

Enforcement Directorate conducting multiple searches in Hyderabad. Simultaneous searches on the house and offices of the director of a pharma company.

 15 teams of ED officials conducting simultaneous searches since early morning.

01/04/2023 10:22:06

PM Modi Arrives In MP's Bhopal, CM Chouhan Welcomes Him

PM Narendra Modi arrives in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh where he will attend Combined Commanders’ Conference-2023 and will also flag off the Vande Bharat Express train between Bhopal and New Delhi.

CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan welcomes the PM.

01/04/2023 10:14:45

Noida Authority Seals 3 Towers Of Sunworld Residency In Sec-168 Over Pending Dues Of Rs 182 Cr

The Noida Authority has sealed three towers of Sunworld Residency in Sector 168 over pending dues worth Rs 182 crores.

01/04/2023 10:13:15

Fire Breaks Out At Sanjay Market In UP's Prayagraj, Dousing Operation Underway

Fire breaks out in the Sanjay market area in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Dousing operation underway.

01/04/2023 09:59:32

Sanjay Raut Gets Threat Of 'Murder Like Sidhu Moose Wala' From Lawrence Bishnoi Gang: Police

Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray) leader & RS MP Sanjay Raut received a threat message from Lawrence Bishnoi gang mentioning murdering him like Punjabi Singer Sidhu Moose Wala in Delhi. Sanjay Raut has filed a complaint. Police are conducting probe: Police

01/04/2023 09:37:39

ED Attaches Properties Of Kunal Gandhi Worth Rs 6.69 Cr In Maharashtra In Bank Loan Cheating Case

Enforcement Directorate attaches eight immovable properties worth Rs 6.69 crore situated in Mumbai, Panvel, Pune, Raigad and Ratnagiri in Maharashtra, belonging to Kunal Gandhi, partner of Magnum Steels, Mumbai and his family members in a bank loan cheating case: ED

01/04/2023 09:21:09

NCPCR Chief Priyank Kanoongo Accuses Bengal Police Officer Of Beating And Manhandling Him

National Commission for Protection Of Child Rights (NCPCR) chairperson Priyank Kanoongo alleges that he was manhandled and hit by West Bengal Police officer Biswak Mukherjee at Tiljala Police Station. He further alleges that Police personnel were recording the investigation process of NCPCR and hit him when he objected.

"Yesterday, I was beaten up at Tiljala PS during an inquiry into POCSO & murder case. Police personnel against whom inquiry was conducted were recording it. PS-incharge assaulted me upon objecting to it. We are working to ensure justice for our children," theNCPCR chairperson Priyank Kanoongo told ANI.

01/04/2023 09:14:39

Swedish National Onboard Indigo Flight Arrested In Mumbai For Molesting Crew Member, Granted Bail

Swedish national arrested in Mumbai for allegedly molesting a crew member onboard a Bangkok-Mumbai flight, on Thursday after a complaint by IndiGo Airlines crew members.

The arrested accused was granted bail by an Andheri court on Friday. Further probe underway: Police

01/04/2023 09:18:24

Fire Breaks Out At Textile Shop In Kerala's Kozhikode, 12 Fire Tenders On Spot

Kerala: Fire breaks out in a textile shop on Kallayi Road in Kozhikode. 12 fire tenders on the spot.

01/04/2023 08:41:58

Prayagraj Police To Question Atiq In Umesh Pal Murder Case, Ashraf To Be Produced In Court Today

Umesh Pal Murder Case: A team of Prayagraj police to go to Ahmedabad to question mafia-turned-politician Atique Ahmed while his brother Ashraf Ahmed will be questioned once he is sent on remand. He will be today produced in court.

01/04/2023 08:13:54

Kiratpur Sahib-Anandpur Sahib-Nangal-Una Toll Plaza To Be Made Free: Punjab CM Mann

Kiratpur Sahib - Anandpur Sahib - Nangal - Una toll plaza will be made free, announces Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann.

In a tweet in Punjabi, he said, "We will not tolerate looting of people's money.. Today Kiratpur Sahab-C Anandpur Sahib - Nangal - Una toll plaza will be made free.. People will save 10 lakh 12 thousand rupees a day.. The company extended the period by 582 days. Application Rejected.. .Company Violation of Agreement Multiple Times..Details Soon."

01/04/2023 07:56:28

Operation To Douse Fire At AR Tower In UP's Kanpur Continues For 2nd Day

A dousing operation is still underway at AR Tower in the Basmandi area in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur after a massive fire broke out there on Friday.

01/04/2023 07:23:43

5 Injured After Stones Pelted During Ram Navami Immersion Procession In Jharkhand

Stones were pelted during a Ram Navami immersion procession in Jamshedpur's Haldipokhar area in Jharkhand yesterday. Around 5 people got injured.

The situation is peaceful now, say police

01/04/2023 07:25:05

19 Kg Commercial LPG Cylinder's Price Reduced By Rs 91.50: Report

19 kg Commercial LPG cylinder prices reduced by Rs 91.50. 19 kg commercial cylinder will cost Rs 2,028 in Delhi. No change in domestic LPG prices, ANI reported citing sources.

01/04/2023 07:19:56

Need Centre's Permission For NRC, Can't Do It Alone: Manipur CM On Illegal Migrants

On the issue of illegal migrants, Manipur CM said, "House-to-house survey will be done soon to identify illegal immigrants...If we want to do NRC, we can't do it alone, we need approval from the Centre. We've already constituted a population commission & now through it, we'll identify (illegal immigrants)."

01/04/2023 07:16:38

14 Injured In Clashes In Bihar's Nalanda After Ram Navami Procession

14 injured after two groups clash in Bihar's Nalanda. Section 144 has been imposed in the area.

01/04/2023 07:13:31

Puducherry Assembly Unanimously Passes Resolution Seeking Full Statehood

Puducherry Assembly yesterday unanimously passed a resolution seeking full statehood for Puducherry. This is the 14th time that a statehood resolution for the Union Territory (UT) has been passed in the Assembly, reported ANI.

01/04/2023 07:08:58

PM Modi To Flag Off Bhopal-New Delhi Vande Bharat Express Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to flag off Bhopal-New Delhi Vande Bharat Express from Rani Kamalapati railway station, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh today.