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Breaking News LIVE: Please follow this space for all the breaking news and latest updates from India and around the world.PM Modi To Lay Foundation Stone Of AIIMS In Haryana's Rewari Today: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the groundwork for an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Haryana's Rewari on Friday and dedicate six such hospitals in Jammu, Rajkot, Bathinda, Kalyani, Mangalagiri, and Rae Bareli to the country over the next nine days.The total cost incurred by the Centre for these seven hospitals exceeds Rs 10,000 crore, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya stated on Thursday."Till 2014, the nation had six AIIMS in seven decades and in the next 10 days, the country will get seven AIIMS," he told reporters.The AIIMS-Rewari, which will cost around Rs 1,650 crore to build, will be located on 203 acres of land in Majra Mustil Bhalkhi village.On Friday, Modi will visit Rewari to lay the foundation stone for the AIIMS.The AIIMS-Rewari will include a hospital complex with 720 beds, a medical college with 100 seats, a nursing college with 60 seats, an AYUSH block with 30 beds, residential housing for faculty and staff, hostel accommodation for undergraduate and postgraduate students, a night shelter, a guesthouse, and so on.Priyanka To join Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra Today As It Enters Uttar Pradesh: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, the Congress general secretary, will join Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra as it enters Uttar Pradesh on Friday evening, according to sources.She will meet her brother in Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh, after the yatra arrives from Bihar, according to sources.Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi is leading the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra from Manipur to Mumbai. The yatra is currently in Bihar, where Gandhi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge will address a large rally in Aurangabad on Thursday.Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra entered its 33rd day on Thursday and will come to an end in Bihar's Sasaram that night.According to Ramesh, the yatra will begin on Friday evening in Uttar Pradesh, the key Hindi heartland state with the most MPs in the Lok Sabha.Charges Likely To Be Framed Against Senthil Balaji On Feb 16: A city court on Thursday dismissed a petition filed by former Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji to postpone the trial in a money laundering case filed against him by the Enforcement Directorate. Senthil Balaji's remand was extended by Principal Sessions Judge (PSJ) S Alli until February 16, after the prosecution produced him via video conferencing (VC) from central prison here."Accused was created through VC. Charges are due by February 16, 2024. Until then, the accused was brought forward in person. "The remand has been extended until then," the judge added.The court does not find merit in deferring the trial as requested by the petitioner/accused, and this petition was filed to prolong the proceedings, which should be dismissed, the judge added.

16/02/2024 23:32:26

Unit 5 Of Mumbai Crime Branch Arrests 3 People For Selling Drugs, Seize Two Vehicles Fill With Ganja

The Mumbai Crime Branch's Unit 5 apprehended three individuals involved in transporting drugs from other states to Mumbai for distribution. Authorities confiscated two vehicles loaded with ganja, seizing approximately 374 kilograms valued at Rs 1.12 crore in the international market. The Crime Branch has filed charges against the three suspects under the NDPS Act and impounded four additional vehicles. Investigations into the matter are ongoing, as reported by ANI.

16/02/2024 20:36:33

Chhattisgarh: CRPF Dooms Naxalites' Conspiracy, Recovers 8 KG IED In Bijapur

Soldiers from the CRPF 222 battalion successfully thwarted a plot by Naxalites and recovered an 8 kg IED in the Bijapur district. The recovered explosive device was promptly destroyed on-site by detonation. The Naxalites had planted the IED with the intent to harm soldiers, as reported by ANI.

16/02/2024 20:17:02

JP Nadda Inaugurates Exhibition Of BJP National Convention At Bharat Mandapam

BJP national president JP Nadda inaugurates the exhibition of the BJP National Convention at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi.

 

16/02/2024 19:50:34

ED Detain Nitish Diwan Under Prevention Of Money Laundering Act 2002

Directorate of Enforcement detained Nitish Diwan on February 15 under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 for his involvement in the operations of Mahadev Online Book. Diwan appeared before the Hon’ble PMLA Special Court, Raipur, which granted ED Custody for eight days till February 24, ANI reported.

 

16/02/2024 18:36:57

CPI(ML) MLA Manoj Manzil Disqualified From Bihar Vidhan Sabha

CPI(ML) MLA Manoj Manzil disqualified from Bihar Vidhan Sabha after Arrah MP/MLA court sentenced him to life imprisonment in a murder case, as reported by ANI.

16/02/2024 18:16:52

RJD Leader Rabri Devi Elected As LoP in Bihar Legislative Council

Former Bihar CM and RJD leader Rabri Devi elected as the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the State Legislative Council.

 

16/02/2024 17:41:13

Fire Breaks Out In Parking Lot In Mumbai's Borivali Area, Over 25 Vehicles Burnt

A fire broke out in vehicles parked in the parking lot in Mumbai's Borivali area. Almost 18 vehicles parked in the parking lot suddenly caught fire. As soon as the information about the fire reached, 3 fire tenders arrived at the spot and began extinguishing the fire, the reason for the fire is yet to be clear.

According to the Mumbai Fire Brigade, 25 to 26 vehicles have caught fire.

 

16/02/2024 17:13:01

Russian Opposition Leader And Putin Critic Alexei Navalny Dies In Prison: Report

Jailed Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny has died, according to a BBC report. 

 

16/02/2024 16:45:24

Karnataka Budget: Congress Leader Calls BJP MLAs 'Cowards' After Party Stages Walkout

Congress leader Basavaraj Rayareddy has called BJP MLAs in Karnataka 'cowards' after they staged a walkout during the Budget session.  "BJP is a responsible opposition party. They should have some patience and hear what CM is saying in the budget. They just ran away. They are cowards. Our budget is Pro-poor people. The overall development is there and we have given money. They must stay and advise otherwise what is the role of the opposition. They don’t have anything else apart from Hindu-Muslim. I don’t think Ram Temple is the only temple, thousands of other temples have been built"

16/02/2024 16:28:42

Arvind Kejriwal To Seek Vote Of Confidence In Assembly Today

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said he will seek a vote of confidence in the Assembly today. 

16/02/2024 15:10:58

BJP Delegation Arrives At Raj Bhavan In Kolkata To Meet Bengal Governor

Sandeshkhali violence: BJP delegation arrives at Raj Bhavan in Kolkata to meet West Bengal Governor Dr CV Ananda Bose.

16/02/2024 12:51:16

In Relief For Congress, 'Frozen' Bank Accounts Now Working

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal de-freezes accounts of Congress party pending further hearing: Party leader Vivek Tankha

 

16/02/2024 11:19:44

Sharad Pawar Seeks Urgent Hearing In SC Against EC Order Recognising Ajit Pawar's Faction As Real NCP

Sharad Pawar has sought an urgent hearing before the Supreme Court against the order of the Election Commission of India officially recognising Ajit Pawar's faction as the ‘real’ Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). A bench headed by the Chief Justice of India says it will look into the urgent listing of the case.

 

16/02/2024 10:23:39

IIT Delhi Student Dies By Suicide, Investigation Underway

A PCR call was received from IIT Delhi wherein it was informed that a 23-year-old boy from Nashik, Maharashtra was found hanging in a room in Dronagiri Hostel. The deceased was a student in M-Tech final year. The Delhi Police's crime team is investigation the incident. 

16/02/2024 09:49:42

Breaking News LIVE: Fire Breaks Out In MLA Hostel In Srinagar

Fire broke out at an MLA hostel in Srinagar. Fire tenders at the spot, efforts to douse the fire underway.

16/02/2024 09:46:37

Breaking News LIVE: 1 Dead After Fire Breaks Out In Ground Floor Of Multi-Storey Building In Delhi's Shahdara

One person died after a fire broke out on the ground floor of a four-storey building in Shahdara. Fire tenders have extinguished the fire: Delhi Police

16/02/2024 09:45:02

Breaking News LIVE: 6-Member BJP Delegation Led By JP Nadda Leaves For Sandeshkhali

A 6-member BJP delegation constituted by party national president JP Nadda leaves for Sandeshkhali from a hotel in Kolkata.

Union Minister and member of the delegation Annapurna Devi says "Today, a 6-member team of BJP formed by JP Nadda is going to Sandeshkhali. The incident that took place in Sandeshkhali is condemnable. The name of the chief minister is 'Mamata' but her party's goons Shahjahan Sheikh is committing atrocities against women...Fake cases are registered against several BJP workers for taking up this issue. CM Mamata Banerjee is murdering democracy in the state. Police are giving protection to TMC goons who are responsible for this incident..."

16/02/2024 09:02:43

Breaking News LIVE: ED Raids Close Associates Of Former Bengal Education Minister Partha Chatterjee

A team of the Enforcement Directorate is conducting raids on close associates of former West Bengal education minister and jailed ruling Trinamool Congress leader Partha Chatterjee in Kolkata. Raids are being conducted in connection with the teacher recruitment scam at multiple locations.

In 2022, Partha Chatterjee was arrested by the ED in connection with the School Service Commission (SSC) scam in West Bengal on July 23.

16/02/2024 08:58:19

Breaking News LIVE: COAS Visits Headquarters 1 Corps Of US Army

COAS General Manoj Pande during his visit to the US, visited Headquarters 1 Corps of US Army and was briefed about the Stryker Unit, Multi-Domain Task Force and the Special Forces Group. The visit to the specialist units by the COAS aims to explore avenues for more significant training engagements: Indian Army

16/02/2024 08:56:30

Breaking News LIVE: Miscreants Fire Bullets Outside East Delhi House, Flee In Scooty Without Number Plate

t around 11:16 pm, two boys on a scooty fired multiple rounds outside a house in Yamuna Vihar. No one was injured. Several empty shells and a live round of 7.65 mm were recovered from the spot. A complaint has been registered. Further investigation is in progress.

“Till the time we came out, they fled on a scooty which had no number plate. The incident happened at around 11:15 pm,” says a local resident.

16/02/2024 07:14:15

Breaking News LIVE: Mob Storms Office Of Superintendent Of Police In Manipur Leading To Violence, Arson

Manipur police tweeted that a mob consisting of about 300-400 people entered the office of SP CCP.

"Mob numbering approx. 300–400 attempted to storm the office of SP CCP today, pelting stones, etc. The SF, including the RAF, is responding appropriately by firing tear gas shells to control the situation. Things are under watch", tweeted Manipur Police.