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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 Launch CBI's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations TodayPrime Minister Narendra Modi will kick off the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) diamond jubilee festivities on April 3, according to his office, news agency PTI reported.During the occasion, he will give medals to winners of the President's Police Medal for Outstanding Service and the Gold Medal for Best Investigative Officers of the CBI, according to a statement published by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).The CBI's diamond jubilee festivities will be launched by Prime Minister Modi on April 3 at 12 noon at Vigyan Bhawan, according to the announcement.He will also dedicate the CBI's newly built office complexes in Shillong, Pune, and Nagpur, PTI reported.He will issue a postage stamp and a commemorative coin to commemorate the CBI's diamond jubilee year. The prime minister will also establish the agency's Twitter account.Bhutan King Wangchuk To Begin 3-Day India Visit Today To Boost Economic TiesBhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck will embark on a three-day trip to India on Monday. This will be aimed at strengthening the close bilateral relations, particularly in the areas of economic and development cooperation.During his visit, Wangchuck will hold discussions with President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Accompanying him will be Tandi Dorji, Bhutan's Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, along with senior officials from the Royal government of Bhutan.The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) declared the visit and stated that it was at the invitation of President Droupadi Murmu that King Wangchuck would make an official trip to India from April 3 to 5.Andhra SSC Exams Begins TodayMore than 6 lakh students are expected to take the Andhra Pradesh SSC board exams from April 3 to 18. The exams will be administered in seven regional languages including Telugu, English, Kannada, Tamil, Hindi, Urdu, and Odia. Of the total number of candidates, 310,000 are boys and 297,000 are girls.The districts with the highest number of candidates are Anantapuram, Kurnool, and Prakasam, while the districts with the lowest numbers are Parvatipuram Manyam, Alluri Sitaramaraju, and Bapatla.The exams will be held in 3,349 centres throughout the state, and there will be 156 flying squads and 682 sitting squads to monitor for malpractice. Additionally, 104 examination centres will be equipped with CCTV cameras.

03/04/2023 17:29:57

Breaking News LIVE: NATO Chief Says Finland Will Officially Join Military Alliance On Tuesday

Finnish voters have given a boost to conservative parties in a weekend election, depriving left-wing Prime Minister Sanna Marin of another term as the country prepares to make its historic entry into NATO in the coming days, reported AP.

03/04/2023 14:44:01

Bhutan King Wangchuck Arrives In India, 'His Visit Will Strengthen Close & Unique India-Bhutan Partnership', Says Jaishankar

King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck arrives in India.

"Honoured to welcome His Majesty the King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, on his arrival in India. His visit will further strengthen the close and unique India-Bhutan partnership," EAM S Jaishankar tweeted.

03/04/2023 13:31:46

Uttarakhand CM calls on PM Narendra Modi in Delhi

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami called on PM Narendra Modi in Delhi today

03/04/2023 13:22:53

Delhi court frames charges against Yasin Bhatkal & 10 others, says he repeatedly involved in terror activities to wage war against India

Delhi court frames charges against Yasin Bhatkal & 10 others & noted that Bhatkal was repeatedly involved in terror activities to wage war against India, ANI reported. Court says, digital data extracted from devices regarding the making of explosives, IEDs clearly show that he was involved not only in a larger conspiracy for committing terrorist activities but also instrumental in preparing IEDs and explosives, ANI mentioned.

03/04/2023 12:52:51

Bengal: Suspected crude bomb found in Siliguri's Kawakhali

Suspected crude bomb found in Siliguri's Kawakhali area. Bomb disposal squad, heavy police force and fire officials present at the spot, ANI reported

03/04/2023 12:27:41

Umesh Pal murder case

Atiq Ahmed's brother-in-law Akhlaq sent to judicial remand for 14 days by the Prayagraj District Court, ANI reported

 

03/04/2023 10:40:38

4 grenades, arms found in J&K's Sambha after police recovered suspicious package

Jammu and Kashmir: Information was received about one suspicious object. Police rushed to the spot. Bomb disposal squad was also called in. 3 pistols, 4 grenades, 6 magazines & 48 rounds recovered. FIR registered, probe started: Benam Tosh, Samba SSP

 

03/04/2023 09:38:07

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal writes to PM Modi for concessions to senior citizens in rail travel

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal writes a letter to PM Modi regarding giving concessions to senior citizens regarding the resumption of concession given to senior citizens in rail travel.

03/04/2023 08:57:00

Suspected packet recovered near Vijaypur area of J&K's Samba

A suspected packet was recovered near Vijaypur area of Samba district. More details awaited, Samba Police said, as per ANI.

03/04/2023 08:53:07

Loud sound heard in Sasaram in Bihar's Rohtas, SHO says 'sound was related to a firecracker'

A loud sound was heard in Sasaram in Rohtas district. SHO Santosh Kumar said, "We came to know about a loud sound that was heard by locals, when we went on the spot, we found that sound was related to a firecracker. Apart from that there is nothing else", ANI reported.

03/04/2023 08:52:11

Former High Court Chief Justice passed away at 63

Former High Court Chief Justice Thottathil B Radhakrishnan passed away at 63 at a private hospital in Kochi today morning. He was undergoing treatment at the hospital, ANI reported.

03/04/2023 08:25:08

DCW summons Delhi Police, Delhi University officials for probe into cases of sexual harassment with girls during college fests

DCW launches an enquiry into repeated cases of sexual harassment with girls during college fests, summons Delhi Police and Delhi University officials to appear before the commission 

03/04/2023 07:20:05

Breaking News LIVE: 7.0 Magnitude Earthquake Hits New Guinea, Papua New Guinea

 A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake shook northwestern Papua New Guinea before dawn Monday, according to the US Geological Survey.

The temblor struck 97 kilometers (60 miles) from the coastal town of Wewak at a depth of 62 kilometers, and occurred shortly after 4:00 am local time, the USGS reported.

No tsunami order was issued, AFP reported.