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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 updates, and other developing stories across the country and abroad.PM Modi To Address Post-Budget Webinar On 'Harnessing Youth Power Through Skilling And Education'Prime Minister Narendra Modi will speak at the post-budget webinar titled "Harnessing youth power through Skilling and Education" on February 25, at 10 a.m. It is one of 12 post-budget webinars that the government is holding to get ideas and suggestions for how to put the initiatives in the Union Budget into action.Seven priorities are adopted in the Union Budget. These priorities complement one another and serve as the "Saptarishi" who directs us through the Amrit Kaal. One of the government's top priorities, along with education and skills, is inclusive development. There will be six breakout sessions during the webinar that will focus on both the education and skill sectors. These webinars will be attended by a variety of stakeholders, including Ministers and Secretaries of the relevant Central Government Ministries, Education & Skill Departments of State Governments, industry representatives, students, teachers, and faculty from schools and universities, academia & research institutions, Skill Development Bodies, Sector Skill Councils, ITIs, and bodies such as FICCI, CII, and NASSCOM, among others, and they will offer suggestions for how to better carry out budgetary announcements.Amit Shah In Bihar, Nitish And Tejashwi To Also Hold RallyChief Minister Nitish Kumar and his deputy Tejashwi Yadav will host a joint "Mahagathbandhan" rally on Saturday, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah will give speeches to BJP supporters at two locations.A public meeting in Balmiki Nagar Lok Sabha constituency, a party stronghold that was given to the chief minister's JD(U) in 2019 as part of seat-sharing arrangements, will be Shah's first stop on his tour of the state.The event, which is expected to take place around noon, would coincide with the "Mahagathbandhan" rally at Purnea, which is more than 400 kilometers away. There, the septuagenarian CM and his 33-year-old deputy will be joined by smaller allies like the Congress and the Left to show the state's own version of a "united opposition," which Kumar, in particular, believes is the best way to fight the powerful BJP in the Lok Sabha elections next yearWithin a few hours of the West Champaran district rally, Shah will be in the state capital. He will speak at a "Kisan Mazdur Samagam" in Patna to commemorate the birthday of Swami Sahajanand Saraswati, a peasant leader and freedom fighter.

25/02/2023 21:02:44

BVR Subrahmanyam Takes Charge As NITI Aayog CEO

Former IAS officer BVR Subrahmanyam has taken the charge of NITI Aayog as its as Chief Executive Officer. "I am humbled by the trust & responsibility reposed in me by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and will try my best to rise up to his expectations," he was quoted as saying by ANI.

25/02/2023 20:19:45

Army Jawan Shot Dead By Naxals In Chhattisgarh's Kanker

An Indian Army jawan has been shot dead allegedly by naxals in the insurgency-hit Kanker district of Chhattisgarh. "The jawan, identified as Moti Ram Anchla, went to Useli village under the Amabeda police station limits to visit a local fair where a group of alleged naxals shot him dead," Kanker Addl SP Khoman Sinha said. (ANI)

25/02/2023 19:20:31

Russia Stops Oil Supply To Poland Via Druzhba Pipeline: Report

Russia has stopped oil deliveries to Poland via pipeline, Polish energy group PKN Orlen announced. Russia has stopped its oil supply through the Druzhba pipeline, hitting nearly 10% of Orlen's requirements, AFP reports.

25/02/2023 17:43:15

Delhi HC Stays MCD Standing Committee Polls

The Delhi High Court has stayed the re-election of the members of the Standing Committee of MCD, which was scheduled to be held on Monday. The Delhi HC has said that the mayor announcing a re-election without declaring results of previous poll violates regulations. "Regulations nowhere reflect that Delhi mayor has authority to declare election of standing committee members as null and void," news agency PTI quoted the Delhi HC's order. 

25/02/2023 15:01:03

Special NIA Court Convicts 8 ISIS Operatives In Conspiracy Case Of Planning Terror Acts

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday got a big shot in the arm in its nationwide crackdown on ISIS, with the agency’s Special Court, Lucknow (UP), convicting eight men in a conspiracy case of planning terrorist acts, reported ANI citing the agency.

These ISIS operatives had been arrested in the Kanpur conspiracy case in 2017, under various sections of the IPC, the UA(P), the Arms Act and the Explosive Substances Act: NIA

25/02/2023 13:21:57

Belarusian President Lukashenko To Visit China 'At Invitation Of Xi Jinping' From Feb 28-March 2: Report

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko will pay a state visit 'at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping', the Chinese foreign ministry said, reported AFP.

The state visit to China will go from February 28 to March 2, spokesperson Hua Chunying said.

 

25/02/2023 13:19:55

Congress Amends Its Constitution, Raises Number Of Members In CWC From 25 To 35

Congress amends its Constitution to raise the number of members in its working committee from 25 to 35, reported PTI.

 

25/02/2023 13:11:53

PM Modi Holds Talks With German Chancellor Olaf Scholz

PM Narendra Modi holds talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz

"Leaders will review progress on key outcomes of the 6th IGC held in May’22. Will discuss ways to strengthen defence & economic cooperation, enhance talent mobility and widen S&T collaboration," says MEA.

25/02/2023 13:07:38

People Of Bihar Have Decided To Remove BJP In 2024: Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav

The people of Bihar have decided to remove the BJP from power in 2024, said Tejashwi Yadav, Bihar Deputy CM.

25/02/2023 12:41:40

Sonia Gandhi Addresses Congress Plenary Session, Says 'Remember Contributions Of Party'

Former Congress President Sonia Gandhi addressed the plenary session of the party and asked the workers to remember the contribution made by the party in country's development. 

 

25/02/2023 12:03:43

BJP's Conspiracy To Disrupt Country's Democracy, Congress Trying To Unite India: Kharge

It seems there is a conspiracy to disrupt country's democracy by BJP, but Congress trying to unite India, reported PTI quoting Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge

25/02/2023 12:01:27

Delhi HC To Pass Judgement On Pleas Challengeing 'Agnipath' Scheme On Feb 27

Delhi High Court to pass Judgement on a batch of petitions challenging the Agnipath scheme launched for the recruitment of Agniveers for armed forces on February 27, 2023. 

25/02/2023 11:24:27

3 Police Personnel Killed In Encounter With Naxals In Chhattisgarh's Sukma: Police

Three police personnel killed in encounter with Naxalites in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district: Police

25/02/2023 10:57:26

Rastriya Prajatantra Party Withdraws Support, Walks Out Of Pushpa Kamal Dahal-Led Nepal Government

Rastriya Prajatantra Party withdraws support to Pushpa Kamal Dahal-led incumbent government. Also decides to walk out of government: Party Statement, reports ANI.

 

25/02/2023 10:45:49

Nepali Congress To Field Ram Chandra Paudel, Backed By New Coalition Of 8 Parties, In Presidential Election

Nepali Congress decides to field senior leader Ram Chandra Paudel in Presidential Election. Paudel will be supported by a new coalition of 8 parties.

25/02/2023 10:38:21

National Education Policy Reoriented Education System According To Future Demands: PM Modi

National Education Policy has reoriented the education system according to future demands: Prime Minister Narendra Modi

25/02/2023 10:37:31

CPWD Demolishes A Mosque, Temple In Delhi's ITO As Part Of Anti-Encroachement Drive

A mosque and a temple were demolished in Delhi's ITO as part of an anti-encroachment drive by the Central Public Works Department (CPWD).

25/02/2023 10:36:21

ABVP, SFI Members Clash At Hyderabad University Over Student Union Elections

Students of ABVP & SFI clash at Hyderabad central university over student union elections. ABVP alleged that SFI students inflicted violence against the tribal students of ABVP & used sharp objects to attack them.

25/02/2023 10:19:37

Hyderabad Customs Seizes 823 Gm Gold Worth Rs 47 Lakh From Passenger Travelling To Dubai

 Air Intelligence unit of Hyderabad Customs seized 823 gms of gold in paste form from a passenger who was apprehended at RGIA & was travelling from Dubai.

The recovered gold is worth around Rs 47 lakh. Further investigation is in progress: Customs

25/02/2023 10:13:22

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Meets PM Modi At Rashtrapati Bhavan

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

25/02/2023 10:07:50

US Treasury Secy Janet Yellen Meets IT Companies Head Nandan Nilekani, Rishad Premji, Others In Bengaluru

Karnataka | US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen holds a meeting with Chief of Indian IT Companies, Nandan Nilekani, Rishad Premji and others in Bengaluru.

25/02/2023 10:02:30

Several Injured After 2 Truck Collide On NH-16 In Odisha's Jajpur, Rescue Ops Underway

Several persons were injured after a Kolkata-bound truck rammed into another truck on NH-16 near Neulpur under the Dharmasala Police area of Jajpur district in Odisha. Dharmasala Police & fire brigade reached the spot for the rescue operation, reported ANI.

 

25/02/2023 10:00:46

Firing Underway Between Security Forces And Naxals In Chhattisgarh's Sukma

Chhattisgarh, Sukma | Firing underway between security forces and Naxals in the jungles under Jagargunda Police Station limits.

25/02/2023 09:37:52

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Arrives In India On 2-Day Visit

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrives in India on a two-day visit, reported PTI.

25/02/2023 09:15:12

Congress Gen Secy Priyanka Gandhi Arrives At Raipur To Attend Plenary Session

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra arrives at Raipur, Chhattisgarh to attend the party's 85th Plenary Session.

25/02/2023 08:35:45

Minor Boy Dead, Several Injured After Tractor Trolley Carrying Farm Labourers Overturns In UP

14-year-old boy killed, about a dozen injured as tractor trolley carrying farm labourers overturns in UP's Budaun: Police

25/02/2023 08:06:26

Looking Forward To Foster Relationship With Indian Military: Pentagon

Looking forward to continue to develop, foster relationship with Indian military: Pentagon.

25/02/2023 08:05:12

4 Migrant Labourers Die In Delhi After MCD Truck Loses Balance And Topples On Them: Police

Delhi police has said that four people died after a truck met with an accident near Delhi's Anand Parbat area, last night. On reaching the spot at Rohtak road, police found one MCD truck that had turned turtle. Three were dead on spot & one person succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.

It was revealed by the eyewitnesses that the speeding truck lost balance and toppled on the labourers indulged in the construction of a road. All are migrant labourers from Tikam Garh, MP. The driver who might be injured is yet to be traced. Further probe underway: Delhi Police, reported ANI.

25/02/2023 07:20:15

Death Toll Due To Turkiye, Syria Earthquake Crosses 50,000 Mark: Report

The combined death toll in Turkiye and Syria due to February 6 earthquakes has surpassed 50,000, reported Reuters.

It added that more than 1,60,000 buildings containing 5,20,000 apartments collapsed or have been severely damaged in the region.

 

25/02/2023 07:18:48

5 Members Of A Family Died In Car Accident In Gujarat's Vadodara: Police

Five members of a family including two children died in a car accident after their car hit another vehicle in the Vadodara district of Gujarat on the night of February 24: ACP, Traffic, Vadodara

25/02/2023 07:13:32

8 Dead, 50 Injured AfterTruck Hit 3 Buses Stationed At Roadside In MP's Sidhi

At least 8 people died and 50 were injured after a truck hit 3 buses that were stationed at the roadside in Sidhi district in MP. Buses were carrying people returning from Union HM Amit Shah's rally.

The incident happened due to a tyre burst in the truck, said DM Sidhi, reported ANI.

MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Union Minister Amit Shah offered their condolences. 

Rs 10 lakh ex-gratia amount to be given to families of those who have died in road accident in Sidhi district while Rs 2 lakh to be given to severely injured & Rs 1 lakh to moderately injured. Govt jobs to be given to next of kin of dead as per qualification: CM Chouhan.

25/02/2023 07:03:33

PM Modi To Address Post-Budget Webinar Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will speak at the post-budget webinar titled "Harnessing youth power through Skilling and Education" today, at 10 a.m. It is one of 12 post-budget webinars that the government is holding to get ideas and suggestions for how to put the initiatives in the Union Budget into action.