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ABP News Bureau Last Updated: 11 Aug 2022 10:45 PM

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Hello and welcome to the ABP News Blog. Follow this space to get the latest developments and breaking news from India, including wholesale markets in Delhi to remain closed, Covid's latest update, Monkeypox and other developing stories across the country and abroad.Wholesale Markets In Delhi Remain Closed On Aug 11: Traders’ BodyAn association of traders said on Wednesday that Delhi's wholesale markets will remain closed on August 11 on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan.The organisation said that since Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated for two days on August 11 and 12, there was confusion among traders as to when to keep their shops closed or open.Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) President Brijesh Goyal said in a statement, "Wholesale markets of the city will remain shut on Thursday for Raksha Bandhan while retail markets will be open on both days."Goyal further said that there is always a holiday in the wholesale markets of Delhi on Raksha Bandhan, but this time due to the festival being two days, there is doubt among the traders.Noida Twin Towers: Status Report On Demolition Preparation To Be Filed In SCThe Noida Authority will file in the Supreme Court the status report on preparations for the demolition of Supertech's illegal twin towers in the city, officials said, as it appeared that the blast date could be deferred from August 21.The apex court, which had ordered the demolition of the nearly 100-meter-tall structures, will take up the matter for hearing on August 12, according to the officials.The twin towers in Sector 93A are so far scheduled to be razed by the controlled implosion at 2.30 pm on August 21. The Supreme Court had ordered their demolition by August 28. The time between August 21 and 28 was kept as a buffer period.

11/08/2022 22:45:05

J&K: Rifleman Injured In Terror Attack In Rajouri Passes Away, Toll Rises To 4

Rifleman Nishant Malik injured in terror attack in Army camp in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri passed away on Thursday evening, death toll rises to 4, officials told news agency PTI.

11/08/2022 22:22:59

Delhi Logs 2,726 Fresh Covid Cases, 6 Deaths. Positivity Rate Stands At 14.38%

Delhi on Thursday reported as many as 2,726 new cases of Coronavirus and 6 deaths in the past 24 hours. Positivity rate in the national capital stands at 14.38 per cent.

11/08/2022 21:55:44

Breaking News LIVE: Gas Pipeline Bursts In Coimbatore During Inspection Work

A blast in a gas pipeline being laid here by Indian Oil Corporation as part of supplying cooking gas to households created panic, police said on Thursday. Members of the public ran helter-skelter following the explosion on the Thaneerpandal-Vilankurichi Road. A preliminary inquiry revealed a leakage in the pipeline while officials were testing the flow of gas that caused the blast, said the police.

11/08/2022 21:21:34

Russian Shelling Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Damaged Several Radiation Sensors: Ukraine

Ukraine on Thursday said fresh Russian shelling of Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant damaged 'several radiation sensors', news agency AFP reported.

11/08/2022 17:16:06

2 Killed After Boat Full Of Passengers Capsized In UP's Fatehpur

11/08/2022 16:26:54

Tax Collected By Centre Much Higher, But They Don't Have Money: Arvind Kejriwal

Centre has time and again repeated that they don't have money, have decreased money that was given to states. Tax being collected is much higher as compared to 2014 but they have no money. Where is the money going?: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

11/08/2022 15:38:25

Nitish Kumar-Led Mahagathbandhan Govt To Undergo Floor Test On Aug 24

Nitish Kumar-led Mahagathbandhan government's floor test to prove majority in the Bihar Legislative Assembly will happen on August 24.

11/08/2022 14:51:57

Breaking News LIVE: PM Modi To Meet Pak PM During SCO Meet

PM Narendra Modi is likely to meet Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif next month during 2022 SCO Meet, reported ABP News.

11/08/2022 14:44:38

Breaking News LIVE: ED Summons Eight West Bengal IPS Officers To New Delhi

Eight IPS officers of West Bengal, including Sukesh Jain, Gyanwant Singh, Rajib Mishra, Shyam Singh, Selva Murugan, Koteshwar Rao have been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate in New Delhi next week, reported ANI.

11/08/2022 13:32:18

Breaking News LIVE: UP Court Rejects Shrikant Tyagi's Bail Plea

An Uttar Pradesh court Thursday rejected bail plea of Shrikant Tyagi in Noida assault case. He is lodged in the greater Noida Jail.

11/08/2022 12:59:04

Breaking News LIVE: Congress To Organise 'Mehengai Chaupal' In Delhi

Congress will organise a "Mehengai chaupal" at all mandis, retail markets and Vidhan Sabha constituencies in Delhi from 17th to 23rd August. This will culminate in the party's "Mehengai pe halla bol" rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan on 28th August.

11/08/2022 11:29:31

Breaking News LIVE: Heavy Rain Lashes Several Parts Of Himachal Pradesh

Heavy rain in last 24 hours in Himachal Pradesh has caused rivers like Suketi to flow above the danger mark. Waterlogging and a flood-like situation is being witnessed in many parts of the state.

11/08/2022 10:42:45

Breaking News LIVE: IT Dept Raids 2 Business Groups In Maharashtra's Jalna

Income Tax conducted a raid at premises of a steel, cloth merchant and real estate developer in Jalna from 1-8 Aug. Around Rs 100 cr of benami property has been seized, including Rs 56 cr cash, 32 kgs gold, pearls-diamonds and property papers.

11/08/2022 09:42:30

Breaking News LIVE: Comedian Raju Srivastava Put On Ventilator

Comedian Raju Srivastava has been put on ventilator at AIIMS Delhi and is responding to clinical treatment, reported ANI, citing sources. He was admitted here Wednesday after experiencing chest pain and collapsed while working out at the gym.

11/08/2022 08:53:07

Breaking News LIVE: PM Modi Greets Country On Occasion Of Raksha Bandan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extends greetings to the country on the occasion of Raksha Bandan.

11/08/2022 08:00:00

Breaking News Live: Security Forces Kill 2 Terrorists In Jammu And Kashmir's Rajouri

"Someone tried to cross the fence of the Army camp at Pargal in Darhal area of Rajouri. Exchange of fire took place. Additional parties dispatched for the location, 6 km from Darhal PS. Two terrorists killed, two Army personnel got injured," Mukesh Singh, ADGP, Jammu Zone was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.

11/08/2022 07:05:42

Breaking News LIVE: Jagdeep Dhankhar To Take Oath As Vice President Of India Today

Former West Bengal Governor and National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate Jagdeep Dhankhar will take oath as the 14th Vice President of India Today. President Droupadi Murmu will administer the Oath of Office to Jagdeep Dhankhar at Rashtrapati Bhavan at 11:45 am.