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Breaking News LIVE: Hello and welcome to ABP Live. Follow ABP Live's blog to get the latest developments, breaking news, latest update, and other developing stories across the country and abroad.Season's First Dense Fog Hits Rail, Road Traffic In Delhi, IMD Issues Advisory For 5 DaysOn Monday morning, Delhi and the surrounding areas were covered in the first heavy fog of the season. Visibility was reduced to 150 meters, and the movement of road and rail traffic was affected.The Indo-Gangetic plains are likely to experience "dense to very dense" fog over the next five days, according to the India Meteorological Department, which could cause trains and flights to be diverted or canceled.A rail route official said around 20 trains were deferred by 15 minutes to 2 hours in the first part of the day."Fog affecting train movement today. We have taken precautionary measures. Speed restrictions are put in place in such conditions. Safety is our priority. Passengers are informed about schedules through announcements and other means," a northern railway spokesperson said.According to the weather department, asthmatics with bronchitis may experience wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath after prolonged exposure to the fog. Additionally, it could cause eye irritation or infection.On long journeys, the Metropolitan Meteorological Office recommended that travelers bring essentials like water and medication.Lalrinawma To Be Sworn In As Mizoram Minister Lalrinawma who resigned as Deputy Speaker of the Mizoram Assembly would be confirmed as a state minister on Tuesday, an official said.According to the official, Mizoram Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati will take Lalrinawma's oath of office at a function on Tuesday at Raj Bhavan.On December 13, K Beichuua resigned from the Zoramthanga ministry. According to Beichhua, the CM advised him to resign because he wanted to reorganize the ministry.On December 13, the Governor accepted Beichhua's resignation, and the chief minister was given his portfolios until further notice.

20/12/2022 23:36:37

Taliban Orders Indefinite Ban On University Education For Afghan Women

The Taliban has ordered an indefinite ban on university education for Afghan girls, news agency AFP has reported.

20/12/2022 20:24:00

Health Minister To Hold Covid Review Meet Tomorrow

Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya will hold a meeting with senior officials and experts on the COVID-19 situation in the country tomorrow. (ANI)

20/12/2022 20:01:44

China Completes Second-Largest Hydropower Plant: Report

China has formally completed building its second-largest hydropower facility on the upstream branch of the Yangtze river after conecting the last generating unit to the grid, state TV channel CCTV said.

20/12/2022 19:04:02

Govt Buses In UP To Stop Night Ops Amid Rising Accidents Due To Fog

The Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation has decided to stop the night operations of its buses due to the regular fog-related accidents. No bus will run after midnight. If buses experience difficulty in  plying before that, they can halt for the night at the nearest bus depot. UPSRTC officials will be stationed at the depots to assist passengers.

20/12/2022 18:50:12

Centre Issues Advisory Amid Rising Covid Cases Across Globe

ln view of sudden spurt of cases being witnessed in Japan, USA, Korea, Brazil, and China, it's essential to gear up whole genome sequencing of positive case samples to track variants through Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) network. All states are requested to ensure that as far as possible samples of all positive cases, on a daily basis, are sent to the designated INSACOG Genome Sequencing Laboratories (IGSLs) that are mapped to the States and UTs: Union Health Secretary

20/12/2022 17:58:51

Sebi To Reduce Time Taken For Registration Of FPIs

Markets regulator SEBI has decided to reduce the time taken for registration of FPIs to facilitate ease of doing business. (PTI)

20/12/2022 16:45:20

6.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Northern California In US

A 6.4-magnitude earthquake has struck off northern California, United States Geological Survey said.

20/12/2022 16:36:29

Will Think About Law Against 'Love Jihad' In Maharashtra, If Needed: Fadnavis

There is no opposition from the state government to interfaith marriages. Some laws have been made on 'Love Jihad' in other states. After studying all those laws, if necessary, the Maharashtra government will take a decision on it so that no woman becomes a victim of 'Love Jihad': Maharashtra Deputy CM Fadnavis. (ANI)

20/12/2022 16:31:18

Thai Navy Ship Sinking: 4 Bodies Recovered

Bodies of four crew members recovered two days after Thai navy vessel sank, says navy chief.

20/12/2022 12:59:00

Judiciary, EC, ED, CBI Are Scared Of What Would Happen If They Don't Obey Orders From Top: Ashok Gehlot

Judiciary, EC, ED, CBI and IT are in fear. Until now they were under pressure but now they are scared of what would happen if they don't obey the orders from the top. They get orders about locations of raids before elections, they're given a list, Says Rajasthan CM in Modigarh, Alwar.

20/12/2022 11:35:46

I Didn't Intend To Insult Anyone. It's Not Unparliamentary Language: Ajay Rai On His Statement On Smriti Irani

I didn't intend to insult anyone. It's our colloquial language which means that somebody suddenly appears & says something and then disappears. It's not unparliamentary language. So why should I apologize?: Congress leader Ajay Rai on his statement on Union Minister Smriti Irani.

20/12/2022 10:57:35

11 Trains Running Late In The Northern Railway Region Due To Fog.

11 trains running late in the Northern Railway region due to fog. 

20/12/2022 09:25:10

Assam Legislative Assembly Winter Session To Begin Today

Winter session of Assam Legislative Assembly to begin today. It will be a session of 5 days. More than 20 bills are going to be presented in the Assembly. A lot of things related to the development of the state will be discussed: State Minister Pijush Hazarika.

20/12/2022 07:47:23

Security Forces Kill 3 Terrorists Linked With LeT In Jammu & Kashmir's Shopian

Security forces have killed 3 terrorists linked with LeT in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district.

20/12/2022 07:39:08

Congress Party's Bharat Jodo Yatra Resumes From Rajasthan's Alwar, CM Gehlot, Ex-CM Channi Join

Congress party's Bharat Jodo Yatra has resumed from Burja village in Alwar, Rajasthan. Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot and former Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi join Rahul Gandhi and others in the padayatra.

20/12/2022 07:15:42

Encounter Started In Jammu & Kashmir' Shopian District

Kashmir Police have informed that an encounter started at Munjh Marg area of Shopian district early today. Police and Security Forces are on the job.