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Breaking News HIGHLIGHTS: Hello and welcome to the live blog of ABP Live. Please follow this space for all the breaking news and latest updates from India and around the world.Former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren Sent To 5-Day ED Custody By PMLA CourtA PMLA court on Friday sent former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren to five day ED custody. Soren was arrested by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) in a money laundering case related to the alleged land scam on 31st January. The ED had demanded 10-days custody.Alamgir Alam, Satyanand Bhokta Take Oath As Cabinet Ministers In Champai Soren's GovtRJD's Satyanand Bhokta took oath as a minister in the Jharkhand cabinet, at the Raj Bhavan in Ranchi. Before hime, Congress' Alamgir Alam also took oath as a minister in the Jharkhand cabinet. Jharkhand Mukti Morch vice president Champai Soren on Friday took oath as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand, at the Raj Bhavan in Ranchi. The development comes after former CM and JMM head Hemant Soren was arrested in a money laundering case on January 31 by the Enforcement DirectorateThe Opposition on Friday staged a walkout from Lok Sabha on Jharkhand issue.SC Refuses To Entertain JMM leader Hemant Soren's Plea Against Arrest In Money Laundering Case: The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain former Jharkhand Chief Minister and JMM leader Hemant Soren's petition challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case. The court asked Soren to approach high court first.Soren, who was arrested on Wednesday night after resigning as Jharkhand chief minister, had initially filed a petition with the state high court challenging his arrest in the case.Acting Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Anubha Rawat Choudhary of the Jharkhand High Court were scheduled to hear Soren's petition at 10.30 AM on Thursday.PM Modi To Address Bharat Mobility Global Expo Today: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will speak at India's largest and first-of-its-kind mobility exhibition, Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024, on Friday at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.It will showcase the country's capabilities across the entire mobility and automotive value chains, with exhibitions, conferences, buyer-seller meetings, state sessions, a road safety pavilion, and public-centric attractions such as go-karting, according to an official statement.The expo, which will feature over 800 exhibitors from 50 countries, will focus on cutting-edge technologies, sustainable solutions, and mobility breakthroughs, according to the organisers.Over 28 vehicle manufacturers will participate in the expo, as will more than 600 auto component manufacturers. Over 1,000 brands from over 13 global markets will showcase their entire range of products, technologies, and services at the event, the statement said.President Murmu To Inaugurate Surajkund International Crafts Mela On Friday: The Rashtrapati Bhavan announced on Thursday that President Droupadi Murmu will visit Faridabad, Haryana, on Friday to inaugurate the Surajkund International Crafts Mela.The mela will take place from February 2 to 18, showcasing regional and international crafts and traditions.President Murmu will visit Surajkund on Friday to inaugurate the Surajkund International Crafts Mela-2024, according to the statement.Mamata Banerjee To Stage Dharna Today Over Bengal's Dues: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is preparing to stage a dharna in Kolkata beginning Friday in protest of the Centre's alleged withholding of the state's dues, adding to the already charged political atmosphere.The issue of the Centre withholding dues, particularly under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), has escalated into a major political controversy in West Bengal.BMC To Present Its Budget For FY 2024-25 Today: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will present its budget for fiscal year 2024-25 on February 2 at its headquarters here, according to an announcement made Wednesday.Like last year, additional municipal commissioners will present the budget to civic commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal, who has served as the BMC administrator since March 2022, when the term of corporators expired.Typically, the municipal commissioner presents the budget to the BMC's standing committee; however, because the term of corporators expired on March 7, 2022, this is the second year that the civic body's budget will be presented to the administrator.Amrit Udyan Open Today: A 225-year-old Sheesham tree, a floral clock, and a selfie station are among this year's highlights at the Rashtrapati Bhavan's renowned Amrit Udyan, which will open to the public on Friday."Bookings to visit Rashtrapati Bhavan have already begun. As many as 50,000 people have booked to visit Amrit Udyan', Navika Gupta, the President's Deputy Press Secretary, told PTI on Wednesday.President Droupadi Murmu will open the 'Udyan Utsav 2024' event at Amrit Udyan on Thursday, she said.Gupta also stated that a free shuttle bus service from the Central Secretariat metro station is available for visitors' convenience.

02/02/2024 22:35:09

Breaking News Live: Himachal Announces Portfolio Adjustments, Including Additional Responsibilities For Several Ministers

In Himachal Pradesh, ministerial portfolios undergo reallocation with Technical Education Minister Rajesh Dharmani receiving additional responsibilities for Town and Country Planning and Housing, Youth Services and Sports Minister Yadvendra Goma taking on Ayush and Law, and Industry Minister Harshvardhan Chauhan being assigned Labour and employment, while Education Minister Rohit Thakur expands his duties to include the Printing and Stationery Department.

02/02/2024 20:51:44

Breaking News Live: India-Maldives High-Level Core Group Convenes In New Delhi To Advance Bilateral Cooperation

In the second meeting of the India-Maldives High-Level Core Group held in New Delhi, discussions on various bilateral cooperation issues took place, with a focus on expediting ongoing development projects; the Ministry of External Affairs announces the agreement to hold the next meeting in Male' on a mutually convenient date. 

02/02/2024 20:48:56

Breaking News Live: Delhi Police Crime Branch Attempts To Serve Notice To CM Kejriwal, Minister Atishi At Their Residences

Sources told ANI that the Crime Branch team of Delhi Police visited the homes of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Minister Atishi to serve notice; however, neither Atishi nor Arvind Kejriwal were present at their respective residences, resulting in the unsuccessful delivery of the notice.

02/02/2024 18:23:40

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Updates Rajya Sabha On 'Kavach' Deployment Across South Central Railway

'Kavach' has so far been deployed on 1465 route km and 139 locomotives. (including Electric Multiple Unit rakes) on South Central Railway. Presently, Kavach tenders have been awarded for Delhi-Mumbai & Delhi-Howrah corridors (approximately 3000 route km): Ashwini Vaishnaw Union Railway Minister to Rajya Sabha

02/02/2024 17:53:29

Breaking News Live: Former JD(U) President Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Holds Meeting With PM Modi

Earlier today, the former president of Janata Dal (United), Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan), engaged in a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

02/02/2024 17:27:46

Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' Progresses Through Birbhum In Bengal, Enroute To Jharkhand's Hiranpur

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi embarks on the 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' in Birbhum, West Bengal, with plans to enter Jharkhand at Hiranpur later today, fostering political engagement and connection with the public.

02/02/2024 17:22:53

NIA Conducts Raids Across Tamil Nadu In LTTE-Inspired Arms Seizure Case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) carries out a series of raids in Chennai, Trichy, Coimbatore, Sivaganga, and Tenkasi, seizing electronic devices, SIM/memory cards, and incriminating documents in connection with the RC-33/2022/NIA/DLI (Omalur PS Arms Case) related to the LTTE terror organisation. 

02/02/2024 17:21:30

Ex-Bihar CM Jitan Ram Manjhi Optimistic About HAM's Demands For Two Departments In Upcoming Cabinet Expansion

Speaking on the anticipated Bihar cabinet expansion on February 5, Jitan Ram Manjhi, the former Chief Minister, expresses hope for the allocation of two departments to Hindustani Awam Morcha MLAs, citing ongoing discussions with CM Nitish Kumar, Nityanand Rai, and Home Minister Amit Shah.

02/02/2024 16:57:01

Breaking News Live: PM Modi Graces Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends India’s largest and first-of-its-kind mobility exhibition-Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024 at Bharat Mandapam, in Delhi.

02/02/2024 16:15:29

Breaking News Live: President Murmu Extends Congratulations To Artisans At Surajkund Mela Inauguration

During the inaugural event of the Surajkund Mela in Faridabad, President Droupadi Murmu praised the participating artisans, highlighting the collaborative efforts of the central and state government in organizing this international fair. 

02/02/2024 16:09:00

Breaking News Live: Mamata Banerjee Holds Dharna In Delhi Protesting Centre's Alleged Withholding Of State Dues

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stages a dharna in Delhi, demanding justice and protesting against the Centre's purported withholding of the state's dues.

02/02/2024 14:36:04

PM Modi To Inaugurate First Phase Of Mumbai Coastal Road On February 19

Maharashtra | The first Phase of Mumbai Coastal Road is to be inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi on 19th February: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).

02/02/2024 14:31:15

ED Seeks Time To Respond To Manish Sisodia's Bail Plea in Delhi Excise Policy Case

Delhi excise policy case | Enforcement Directorate seeks time to file reply on the regular bail application of AAP leader Manish Sisodia. A common reply has been filed by CBI on the regular bail application and plea for seeking custody parole by Sisodia. Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court lists the matter for arguments on February 5.

02/02/2024 14:19:13

BJP Workers Protest Against AAP In Delhi Over Chandigarh Mayoral Polls

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers hold a protest against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over the Chandigarh mayoral elections, in Delhi, the ANI reprted.

02/02/2024 12:40:12

Alamgir Alam, Satyanand Bhokta Took Oath As Cabinet Ministers In Jharkhand Govt

RJD's Satyanand Bhokta took oath as a minister in the Jharkhand cabinet, at the Raj Bhavan in Ranchi. Before hime, Congress' Alamgir Alam also took oath as a minister in the Jharkhand cabinet. 

 

 

02/02/2024 12:26:08

Champai Soren Takes Oath As Jharkhand Chief Minister At Raj Bhavan In Ranchi

JMM vice president Champai Soren on Friday took oath as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand, at the Raj Bhavan in Ranchi.

 

02/02/2024 12:01:57

Prakash Ambedkar Reaches Trident Hotel For Third Meeting Of Maha Vikas Aghadi On Lok Sabha Seat Sharing In Maharashtra

Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi President Prakash Ambedkar reached Trident Hotel, Mumbai, to attend the third meeting on seat sharing.

The Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition will hold third meeting on seat sharing for Lok Sabha elections between parties in coalition today. The coalition comprises of Congress, NCP (Sharad Pawar faction), Shiv Sena (UBT) and Prakash Ambedkar-led Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA).

-Input by Krishna Thakur

02/02/2024 11:46:59

Chandigarh Mayor Election Result Case: CJI Agrees To Consider Plea For Urgent Listing In Supreme Court

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Friday agreed to consider a request for urgent listing of the petition filed by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councillor Kuldeep Kumar challenging the Chandigarh Mayor election result. Read more

02/02/2024 11:33:28

"Why should you not go to the High Court?", Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Hemant Soren's Plea Against Arrest

Justice Sanjiv Khanna of Supreme Court asked Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, "Why should you not go to the High Court?"

He further added that courts are open to everybody. Second, high courts are constitutional courts. If we permit one person, then we have to permit everyone.

Sibal told the bench that the court has discretion. "This is a case where that discretion ought to be exercised." he added. Read More

02/02/2024 11:08:57

Opposition Stages Walkout From Lok Sabha On Jharkhand Issue

The Opposition on Friday staged a walkout from Lok Sabha on Jharkhand issue.

02/02/2024 10:40:33

Supreme Court Asks Ex-CM Hemant Soren To Go Jharkhand High Court First Against ED Arrest

Supreme Court Asks Ex-CM Hemant Soren To Go Jharkhand High Court First Against ED Arrest

02/02/2024 10:26:32

Breaking News Live: UCC Draft To Be Submitted To Uttarakhand Government Today, Says CM Dhami

A committee formed to prepare a draft of the Uniform Civil Code is set to submit the document to Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami in Dehradun today.

02/02/2024 08:32:02

Breaking News Live: Mumbai Traffic Police Receives Bomb Threat Message, Cops On Alert

Mumbai Traffic Police Control Room receives a threat message from an unknown person. The message states that bombs have been placed at six locations across Mumbai. Mumbai police and other agencies are alert after the message. Efforts are underway to trace the message sender: Mumbai Police.

02/02/2024 08:01:06

Newborn Girl Found Buried In Pit At Mumbai's Charkop, Father Held: Police

Mumbai, Maharashtra | Charkop Police found the body of a newborn girl buried in a pit. Police have arrested the child's father. The child was only 9 days old. According to her parents, the child couldn't drink milk and died due to lack of nutrition. The parents of the child are balloon sellers and uneducated and they did not know that to cremate a body, a death certificate needs to be obtained. Body sent for post-mortem, further investigation underway: Charkop Police

02/02/2024 07:23:56

Breaking News Live: 2 Terrorists Killed In Encounter With Security Forces In Pakistan

Two terrorists, both of them "high-value targets", were shot dead during an intelligence-based operation carried out by Pakistani security forces in the country's restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the military said on Friday, as reported by news agency PTI.

The operation was conducted on Thursday night in Dera Ismail Khan district based on the reported presence of terrorists, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) - the military's media cell. After an exchange of fire, two high-value targets -- terrorist ring leader Ashraf Sheikh and terrorist Burhan Ullah -- were eliminated, the ISPR said, PTI reported.