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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 Bihar cabinet expansion, Kejriwal's Kutch visit, Covid's latest update, Monkeypox and other developing stories across the country and abroad.Bihar Cabinet Expansion To Take Place At 11:30 AMThe first cabinet expansion of the new government of RJD and JDU can take place tomorrow i.e. on 16 August. In the new government of the Grand Alliance, an agreement has been reached on the expansion of the cabinet. According to ANI, the cabinet expansion of the new government may take place at 11.30 am on Tuesday. This time once again Tej Pratap Yadav can be made a minister.According to the reports, 31 ministers can be made in the cabinet expansion to be held on Tuesday. Out of these, a maximum of 16 MLAs from RJD and 11 from JDU will be made ministers. Apart from this, two from Congress, one from Hindustani Awam Morcha Party and one independent MLA can be made ministers. It is being told that CPI-ML, CPI and CPM have not been able to find a place in the cabinet. There are a total of seven parties in the Grand Alliance, JDU, RJD, Congress, CPI-ML, HAM, CPI and CPM.Gujarat: Kejriwal To Visit Kutch On Tuesday, Will Attend Town Hall EventDelhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal will be on a one-day visit to Gujarat on Tuesday and will attend a town hall in Bhuj in the Kutch district.This will be the AAP leader's fourth visit in a month to Gujarat, where assembly elections are due later this year. AAP Gujarat General Secretary Manoj Sorathia said in a video message, "Kejriwal will visit Gujarat on Tuesday. He will address a press conference and town hall programme in Bhuj. At Bhuj, he will make some important announcements for the people of the state. He will also hold a meeting with party leaders regarding the upcoming polls."

16/08/2022 21:57:36

Rainfall With Thunderstorm Likely In Parts Of Himachal In Next Few Hrs

Himachal Pradesh | Light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms likely to occur at a few places in Bilaspur, Solan, Shimla, Sirmaur, Una, Hamirpur & Mandi during next 2-3hrs. Possibility of heavy rainfall at isolated places in Bilaspur, Solan, Shimla, Sirmaur, Una: IMD

16/08/2022 21:56:27

Delhi Logs 917 Fresh Covid Cases, 3 Deaths. Positivity Rate 19.20%

Delhi on Tuesday reported 917 new cases, 1,566 recoveries, and 3 deaths in the past 24 hours. According to heath bulletin, the positivity rate in the capital now stands at 19.20%, with 6,867 active cases.

16/08/2022 20:43:54

Sr Cong Leader Ghulam Nabi Azad Appointed As Chairman Of J&K Campaign Committee

Congress President Sonia Ganhdi has accepted the resignation of Ghulam Ahmed Mir from the post of President, Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee. Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad appointed as Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Campaign Committee

16/08/2022 19:33:43

US First Jill Lady Biden Tests Positive For Covid-19, Has 'Mild' Symptoms

White House says First lady Jill Biden tests positive for Covid-19, has 'mild' symptoms, weeks after president's recovery, reports news agency Associated Press.

16/08/2022 19:06:37

Kejriwal Promises Free Education In Gujarat If AAP Elected To Power In Year-End Polls

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announces free and quality education to people of Gujarat and auditing of private schools if Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) elected to power in year-end Assembly election.

16/08/2022 18:20:24

Amit Shah Reached Party HQs To Attend Bihar BJP Core Committee Meet

16/08/2022 17:24:27

This Is Govt Of Poor People In Bihar: Dy CM Tejashwi Yadav

This is the government of poor people in Bihar. We will work together to fulfill our promises. Since the new government has been formed, there are discussions about employment and development... We have people from all castes, including backwards, minorities and Dalits: Bihar Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav

16/08/2022 16:51:54

2 Killed After Truck Hits Bike In UP's Budaun

Two people died when their motorcycle was hit by a light-duty truck in Uttar Pradesh's Budaun district, police said on Tuesday. Station House Officer (Mujria) Ram Avtar Singh said the deceased were identified as Chandrapal Shakya (50) and Avnish Yadav (30), both residents of Dhakpura village under Bilsi police station.

16/08/2022 16:46:52

Deceased In ITBP Bus Accident In J&K's Pahalgam Identified

The deceased ITBP personnel were identified as Head Constable Dula Singh (Taran Taran, Punjab), Constable Abhiraj (Lakhisarai, Bihar), Constable Amit K (Etah, UP), Constable D Raj Shekhar (Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh), Constable Subhash C Bairwal (Sikar, Rajasthan), Constable Dinesh Bohra (Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand) and Constable Sandeep Kumar ( Jammu in J&K): ITBP

16/08/2022 16:16:04

What's Wrong In Installing Poster Of Savarkar, Asks Kerala HM On Shivamogga Violence

We don't decide anything on the basis of religion. Peace must prevail, we have to maintain law and order in the state. We'll hold a thorough investigation. No such events should happen here again: Karnataka Home Minister Araga Jnanendra on Shivamogga violence

Nobody should take the law into their hands at any cost. What's wrong with installing a poster of Savarkar? He fought for the freedom of the country. So far, 4 people have been arrested: Karnataka Home Minister Araga Jnanendra

Karnataka Home Minister Araga Jnanendra is holding a meeting with ADGP Law & Order Alok Kumar and other senior police officials in Shivamogga. Section 144 imposed here after a group of Tipu Sultan followers tried to remove banners of VD Savarkar to install Tipu Sultan banners yesterday.

16/08/2022 13:53:42

Breaking News LIVE: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Hands Over F-INSAS System To Indian Army

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh handed over the F-INSAS system to the Indian Army in presence of Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande and Lt Gen Harpal Singh today.

16/08/2022 12:58:36

Breaking News LIVE: Delhi Police Registers FIR Against Bobby Kataria

An FIR has been registered against social media influencer Bobby Kataria by the Delhi Police. The case has been filed in connection with a video showing him smoking on a SpiceJet flight.

16/08/2022 11:42:04

Breaking News LIVE: SC Agrees To Hear All India Football Federation Suspension Matter

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear Wednesday an issue related to All India Football Federation (AIFF) being suspended by FIFA, the global football governing body, with immediate effect.

Due to the suspension of AIFF by FIFA, India will not be able to host the U-17 Women's World Cup 2022 scheduled to take place in October.

16/08/2022 11:06:43

Breaking News LIVE: Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin To Arrive In Delhi Today

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin will arrive in Delhi today for a two-day visit. During his visit, he will call on President Droupadi Murmu, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 17.

16/08/2022 10:29:56

Breaking News LIVE: India Logs 8,813 Fresh Coronavirus Cases In Last 24 Hours

India reports 8,813 fresh Covid-19 cases and 15,040 recoveries in the last 24 hours. Active cases stand at 1,11,252. The daily positivity rate is 4.15 percent.

16/08/2022 10:23:31

Breaking News LIVE: Bihar BJP Core Committee Meeting To be Held Today

BJP top brass will meet with party's Bihar core group today to discuss selection of a new Bihar BJP president, new LoP in Assembly & the Legislative Council & head of the legislature party. 

16/08/2022 08:48:09

Breaking News LIVE: Former Bihar Minister Subhash Singh Passes Away

Former Bihar minister and BJP MLA Subhash Singh passes away at the AIIMS Delhi. Singh was an elected member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly in 2015 from Gopalganj.

16/08/2022 07:56:48

Breaking News LIVE: PM Modi Pays Floral Tribute To Atal Bihari Vajpayee On Death Anniversary

PM Modi, President Droupadi Murmu pay floral tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary, at Sadaiv Atal in New Delhi.

 

16/08/2022 07:09:12

Breaking News Live: Bihar Cabinet Expansion To Take Place Today

After Chief Minister Nitish Kumar severed ties with BJP to join the Mahagathbandhan, the first cabinet expansion of the new government will take place today, August 16, at 11.30 am, according to news agecy ANI.