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Hello and welcome to the ABP News HIGHLIGHTS. Follow this space to get the latest developments and breaking news from India, including farmers' protests in New Delhi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh leaving for Tashkent, Heavy Rains in parts of TN, Puducherry, Covid latest update, Monkeypox and other developing stories across the country and abroad.Defence Minister Rajnath Singh To Leave For Tashkent To Attend SCO MeetDefense Minister Rajnath Singh will leave for Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, on Tuesday to attend a meeting of defense ministers of countries that are part of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). Chinese Defense Minister General Wei Fenghe and Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu are also expected to attend the meeting, apart from leaders of other member states.The Defense Ministerial meeting of the SCO is taking place about three weeks before the annual summit of this influential grouping. The summit is scheduled to take place in Samarkand on 15 and 16 September.Singh said, "Tomorrow, August 23, I will be in Uzbekistan to take part in the SCO Defence Ministers Meet being held at Tashkent. I will be holding a bilateral meeting with Uzbekistan's Defence Minister, Lt. General Nizamovich, and also interact with the Indian community. Look forward to it."IMD Predicts Heavy Rains In Parts Of TN, Puducherry From TuesdayThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rains in some areas of Tamil Nadu and adjoining Puducherry and some districts adjoining the Western Ghats from Tuesday. Meteorological officials also said that there is a possibility of light to heavy rain and thundershower activities in some areas of the state.The IMD has predicted that the rain intensity is expected to increase in some districts of Tamil Nadu and parts of Puducherry on Tuesday and Wednesday when the deep pressure in the Bay of Bengal will approach Tamil Nadu coast. The department has forecast heavy rains in Coimbatore, Theni, Tiruppur and some other districts on Tuesday and Wednesday. Light to moderate rain is likely in other parts of the state these days. The maximum temperature in Tamil Nadu is likely to be in the range of 35 to 36 degree Celsius during the next two days.

23/08/2022 23:45:32

Breaking News LIVE: Veteran Actor Amitabh Bachchan Tests Positive For COVID-19

Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan has tested positive for coronavirus, the actor announced on Twitter.

23/08/2022 21:51:57

Breaking News LIVE: Congress Constitutes Screening Committees For Gujarat And Himachal Pradesh Polls

The Congress on Tuesday constituted its screening committees for the assembly elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh scheduled later this year.

Congress president Sonia Gandhi named Kerala leader Ramesh Chennithala the chairman of the screening committee for Gujarat and West Bengal leader Deepa Dusmunsi for the Himachal Pradesh panel, according to a party statement. (PTI)

23/08/2022 21:34:43

Breaking News LIVE: Rent-Free Accommodation For 6 Months For Retd CJIs, Round-The-Clock Security For Retd SC Judges

Chief justices of India will get rent-free accommodation for six months after demitting office while apex court judges will get round-the-clock security for one year upon superannuation, the government said Tuesday, reported PTI.

23/08/2022 21:30:21

Breaking News LIVE: Finnish PM Sanna Marin Apologises For Party Picture From Official Residence

Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin on Tuesday apologised for a picture that emerged from a private party she had thrown at her official residence in July, following a public stir over her partying in the past week, as reported by Reuters.

23/08/2022 18:44:44

Breaking News LIVE: Three Officers Terminated By Central Govt In Accidental BrahMos Missile Firing Incident

Three officers have primarily been held responsible for the BrahMos missile misfiring incident on 9th March 2022. Their services have been terminated by Central Govt with immediate effect. Termination orders have been served upon the officers today, 23rd August, said Indian Air Force, as reported by ANI.

23/08/2022 18:18:49

Breaking News LIVE | Adani Group To Acquire 29.18 Per Cent Stake In NDTV: Regulatory Filing

23/08/2022 16:52:58

Breaking News LIVE: Mumbai-Bound IndiGo Flight Develops Snag While Proceeding To Runway

The right engine of Mumbai-bound IndiGo aircraft on Tuesday developed a snag at Goa Airport while proceeding to the runway, passengers disembarked with help of a Navy rescue team, said the airport director, as reported by PTI.

23/08/2022 16:18:32

Breaking News LIVE: Bengal Special CBI Judge Gets Threat Letter Demanding Bail For Anubrata Mondal

A special judge, in a CBI court in Asansol, alleged that he had been threatened with a false NDPS case against his family members if he failed to secure the release of the TMC leader Anubrata Mondal who is in CBI custody, in a cattle smuggling case, as reported by news agency ANI.

23/08/2022 15:56:47

Breaking News LIVE: Delhi Court Grants Bail To Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain's Wife In Money Laundering Case

The Rouse Avenue Court on Tuesday granted bail to Poonam Jain, wife of Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain, in relation to a money laundering case, as reported by news agency PTI.

23/08/2022 15:08:29

Breaking News LIVE: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Reaches Tashkent For SCO Meet

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reaches Tashkent in Uzbekistan to attend the SCO Defence Ministers’ Meet. He will also hold bilateral meetings with Uzbekistan’s Defence Minister, Lieutenant General Bakhodir Kurbanov.

23/08/2022 14:09:31

Breaking News LIVE: CBI Arrests 7 People In Rampurhat Killing Case Of Birbhum

CBI arrests seven people in Bogtui Rampurhat killing case of Birbhum district in West Bengal. All the arrested will be produced in a court today by the investigating agency.

23/08/2022 13:46:58

Breaking News LIVE: 'No Political Vendetta Against B B Ashu', Says Punjab CM Mann

"Law is doing its work. We promised to people that action will be taken against those who looted Punjab & this arrest is part of that. We're not doing any political vendetta. We don't take action without evidence", said Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann on the arrest of Congress leader B B Ashu, as reported by ANI.

23/08/2022 13:35:16

Breaking News LIVE: Sonia Gandhi Meets President Droupadi Murmu

Congress president Sonia Gandhi meets newly elected President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi.

23/08/2022 13:09:34

Breaking News LIVE: Congress Releases Logo, Tagline For 'Bharat Jodo Yatra'

Congress releases logo, tagline, and pamphlet for their 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' to begin on 7th September. A website has also been launched by the party.

23/08/2022 11:34:24

Breaking News LIVE: Mi-35 Attack Helicopter Of Indian Air Force Makes Emergency Landing

A Mi-35 attack helicopter of the Indian Air Force has made a precautionary landing in a village near Hanumangarh district in Rajasthan.

23/08/2022 11:29:04

Breaking News LIVE: Remission Order Of Releasing Convicts In Bilkis Bano Case Challenged In SC

Remission order of releasing 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano case by the Gujarat government has been challenged before the Supreme Court.

23/08/2022 11:13:45

Breaking News LIVE: Another ITBP Jawan Injured In Pahalgam Bus Accident Passes Away

The death toll in Pahalgam bus accident of ITB jawans has risen to 8 as Nandan Singh of the 4th Battalion passed away Monday at SKIMS Hospital in Srinagar. "Critically injured ASI/GD Nandan Singh of the 4th Battalion passed away yesterday at SKIMS Hospital, Srinagar. 8 personnel of ITBP have lost their lives in the Pahalgam bus accident till now. More than 30 are being treated in different hospitals, said the Indo-Tibetan Border Police, as reported by ANI.

23/08/2022 11:01:29

Breaking News LIVE: Express Train Derails At Dongargarh In Chhattisgarh

"Two bogies of Shivnath Express got derailed at Dongargarh in Chhattisgarh. No passenger was injured in this accident. DRM and other senior officials immediately rushed to the spot,' said Railway official, South East Central Railway as reported by ANI.

23/08/2022 10:44:18

Breaking News LIVE: India Reports 8,586 New Covid-19 Cases In last 24 Hours

India reports 8,586 fresh Coronavirus cases and 9,680 recoveries in the last 24 hours. The active case load stands at 96,506.

23/08/2022 08:37:07

Breaking News LIVE: Indian Army Foil Infiltration Attempt At LoC

Indian Army foiled an Infiltration attempt at LoC in Naushera Sector in Jammu and Kashmir late last night. 

 

23/08/2022 08:33:36

Breaking News LIVE: 5 Persons Arrested For Smuggling Sand Boa Snakes Worth Lakhs

Five persons were arrested in Kalyan city of Thane district, Maharashtra for smuggling sand boa snakes worth Rs 70 lakhs. "Based on a tip-off, the police laid a trap and arrested the accused. Further probe underway," said ACP Umesh Mane Patil, as reported by ANI.

23/08/2022 07:06:27

Breaking News LIVE: Goods Train Derails Near Bhubaneswar Railway Station

Five wagons of a goods train derailed near Bhubaneswar railway station Monday night, partially affecting rail movement on the route.