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Hello and welcome to ABP HIGHLIGHTS. Follow ABP Live's blog to get the latest developments, breaking news, latest update and other developing stories across the country and abroad.Shraddha Murder Case Accused Aaftab To Undergo Narco AnalysisAaftab Amin Poonawala, accused of killing his live-in partner Shraddha Walkar, has confessed to committing the crime during his polygraph test conducted at the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), Rohini, sources said on Wednesday.The polygraph test ended on Tuesday after multiple sessions, the sources said."The accused has confessed to killing Shraddha Walkar and disposing of her body parts in several areas," they said.FSL officials said Poonawala will undergo narco analysis test on Thursday at a government hospital in Rohini.Head of the Department of Crime Scene Management at FSL, Rohini, Sanjeev Gupta, said, "The narco analysis test on Poonawala will be conducted on Thursday at Baba Saheb Ambedkar hospital in Rohini. The FSL team is prepared for the test. The FSL team along with the doctors will be present at the time of the test." According to the officials, the narco test would take around three to four days.J Chandrashekar Iyer To Take Over As CWC ChairmanChandrashekar Iyer will take over as the chairman of Central Water Commission on Thursday, a senior official said.Iyer, a 1984-batch officer of Central Water Engineering Service (CWES), is currently member (design and research) in the Commission.He will take over as the chairman, CWC with effect from December 1, the official said on Wednesday.As the chief of the Commission, he will be ex-officio secretary to the government of India, he said.Iyer has over 36 years of experience in the water resources sector, implementing the policies, programmes and projects of the central government.Key areas of his specialisation include irrigation/hydropower and dam project planning, hydraulic and structural analysis and detailed design engineering of various components of surface and underground projects, dam safety engineering, project construction coordination and implementation, according to his official bio data.

01/12/2022 19:57:16

Breaking News LIVE: ICSE Class 10, ISC Class 12 Board Exam 2023 Dates Announced

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) which administers the ICSE Class 10th and ISC Class 12th annual exams, has announced the timetable for the 2023 exams. The ICSE Class 10 and ISC Class 12 semester 2 exams will be held from February 27 and February 13 respectively.

01/12/2022 17:00:08

Centre Asks UP, Haryana, Rajasthan To Phase Out Diesel Autos By 2026

Centre's air quality panel asks UP, Haryana, Rajasthan to phase out diesel autos in graded manner by end of 2026.

01/12/2022 15:02:02

BJP To Launch Mass Outreach Programme In Rajasthan Today

BJP will hold a mass outreach rally in Rajasthan today. "Our 'Jan Aakrosh Yatra' will cover 200 assembly seats and will have Jan Sampark Abhiyan with nearly 2 Cr people. Gehlot-led Rajasthan govt has only changed the names of schemes. CM Gehlot cares less for the people of the state but more for his party& its leaders," BJP chief JP Nadda said at a public meeting in Jaipur. (ANI)

01/12/2022 14:39:47

Breaking News LIVE: ED Conducts Searches At Seven Locations In Nagpur

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at seven locations in Maharashtra's Nagpur with most locations being offices of chartered accountants, said an ED official on Thursday, reported PTI. 

01/12/2022 14:23:37

Sharddha Murder Case: Aftab's Narco Test Lasted Over 2 Hours

The FSL team and a team from Ambedkar Hospital conducted the narco test of Aftab Poonawala. It went on for over 2 hours. The teams had psychologists from forensic lab in Rohini, photo experts and doctors from Ambedkar Hospital, S Gupta, Assistant Director at Forensic Science Lab, Rohini, has said. 

01/12/2022 14:17:12

Breaking News LIVE: Plea Filed In HC To Remove Maharashtra Governor Over Controversial Remark

A plea has been filed in the Bombay High Court seeking the removal of Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari from the office over his controversial remark against Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, sources told ABP News. 

01/12/2022 13:15:08

Breaking News LIVE: 2 Police Personnel Sustain Injury In Encounter With Naxals In Jharkhand

Two police personnel sustained injured during an encounter with naxals in Jhanrkhand's Chaibasa, said Jharkhand Police adding that they are being evacuated, reported ANI.

01/12/2022 13:11:02

Breaking News LIVE: 'Momentous Occasion', Says Australian Envoy As India Assumes G20 Presidency

As India assumed G20 Presidency today, Australia's High Commissioner to India, Barry O'Farrell called it a "momentous decision".

"Today is a momentous occasion for India as it takes over the G20 presidency. We look forward to working closely with it to achieve our shared objectives and progress on the theme 'One Earth, One Family, One Future'," he said.

01/12/2022 13:08:08

Breaking News LIVE: CBI Carries Searches In Delhi, Tiruchirapalli Over Online Circulation Of Child Sexual Abuse Material

The Central Bureau of Investigation carried out searches in Delhi and Tiruchirapalli in connection with the online circulation of child sexual abuse material, said an official on Thursday, reported news agency PTI. 

01/12/2022 11:58:50

Breaking News LIVE: HC Issues Notice To Shashi Tharoor On Delhi Police's Appeal Against Patiala Court

The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued a notice to Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on a plea by Delhi Police that challenged Patiala House Court's judgment on the case of wife Sunanda Pushkar's death, reported news agency ANI. The Patiala House Court in a judgment passed on August 18, 2021, had discharged Shashi Tharoor in connection with the death case.

01/12/2022 11:41:55

Breaking News LIVE: PM Modi Will Be Setting Agenda Of World, Says G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant

As India assumed G20 Presidency today, G20 sherpa, Amitabh Kant said that PM Modi will be setting agenda for the world. 

"As G20 president, PM Modi will be setting agenda of world. We're taking over this responsibility when there're challenges of geo-political crisis, breakdown of global supply chains, climate action and consequences of pandemic," Kant said, quoted by news agency ANI. 

01/12/2022 11:30:19

Breaking News LIVE: President Murmu Greets People Of Nagaland On Statehood Day

President Droupadi Murmu greeted the people of Nagaland on the occasion of its statehood day. 

"Greetings to the people of Nagaland on 60th statehood day. Nagaland is a state with diverse tribal culture and a rich heritage. I was touched by the warmth of the people during my recent visit to the state. My best wishes for bright and prosperous future of the people of Nagaland," she tweeted. 

01/12/2022 11:21:41

Breaking News LIVE: HC Seeks ED's Response On Satyendar Jain's Bail For Regular Plea

The Delhi High Court on Thursday sought a response from Enforcement Directorate on jailed minister Satyendar Jain's plea requesting regular bail in money laundering case, reported news agency ANI. The trial court had recently dismissed Jain's bail plea. 

01/12/2022 10:11:25

Breaking News LIVE: India Reports 291 Cases Of Covid-19 In Last 24 Hours

India reported 291 cases of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours pushing the tally to 4,46,72,638 while the death toll climbs to 5,30,622, said the health ministry. 

01/12/2022 09:23:42

Breaking News LIVE: Elephant Dies Due To Electrocution In Chhattisgarh

An elephant in Kansabel forest area of Jashpur district in Chhattisgrah died last night due to electrocution after coming in contact with an electric cable, said Forest Ranger Prabhawati Chauhan, reported news agency ANI.

01/12/2022 09:10:43

Breaking News LIVE: PM Modi Extends Greetings On Nagaland Statehood Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended his greetings to the people of Nagaland on its statehood day, and said India takes great pride in the state's culture.

The northeastern state of Nagaland bordering Myanmar became a separate state in 1963.

"Best wishes to the people of Nagaland on their Statehood Day. India takes great pride in the culture of Nagaland, which emphasises on courage, hardwork and living in harmony with nature. I pray for the continuous success of Nagaland in the years to come," the PM tweeted.