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Breaking News HIGHLIGHTS: 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.Maharashtra: Voting For Kasba, Chinchwad Assembly Bypolls To Be Held TodayVoting for the Kasba and Chinchwad Assembly byelections in Maharashtra will be held on Sunday. Voting will start at 7 in the morning. The bypolls in Kasba and Chinchwad were necessitated due to the death of Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs Mukta Tilak and Laxman Jagtap, respectively.The Kasba Assembly constituency in Pune city will witness a contest between the BJP's Hemant Rasane and Congress's Ravindra Dhangekar who is supported by the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance of Congress, NCP and Shiv Sena (UBT). Chinchwad, an industrial township near Pune city, will see a contest between Ashwini Jagtap of the BJP and Nana Kate of the NCP. There are 2,75,428 registered voters in Kasba constituency. Chinchwad constituency has 5,68,954 registered voters.Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, NCP chief Sharad Pawar, state Congress president Nana Patole, NCP leader Ajit Pawar, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray and others campaigned in both the constituencies over the last ten days.Congress Ravindra Dhangekar on Saturday went on a hunger strike after alleging that the BJP distributed money to voters. He ended the strike after police assured that they would investigate the matter. Counting will take place on March 2.International Tennis Federation Women's 25K To Start In Bengaluru TodayInternational Tennis Federation Women's 25K is set to take place between February 26 and March 5, 2023, in Bengaluru at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence. The tournament is expected to draw women tennis players who will battle it out for the crown in both the singles and doubles categories. The qualifying rounds will be played on February 26 and February 27 with the final set to begin on Tuesday.The tournament promises to be a good experience for both players and spectators, as Ankita Raina, a World No 245, and World No 265 Karman Kaur Thandi are the top-ranked Indian women's players who will take part in the tournament. Playing with them will be two younger players who train at the PBI - CSE tennis academy, Sahaja Yamalapalli and Soha Sadiq.

26/02/2023 22:48:41

59 Migrants Including A Baby Die In Boat Wreck Off Italy

At least 59 migrants, including a baby just a few months old, died after their overloaded boat sank early on Feb 26, 2023, in stormy seas off Italy's southern Calabria region, officials said, reports AFP. 

26/02/2023 22:46:30

Kerala Police Arrests 12 Persons In Connection With Child Pornography

Kerala police arrests 12 persons in simultaneous raids and registers 142 cases besides seizing 270 electronic devices for allegedly viewing and sharing objectionable contents related to children as part of its crackdown on child pornography, PTI reported.

26/02/2023 20:10:19

Difference Between 2007 & 2017: EAM Jaishankar On Quad

26/02/2023 18:56:26

Delhi Liquor Scam Case: CBI Records Statement Of Bureaucrat Who Names Dy CM Manish Sisodia

CBI has recorded the statement of a senior bureaucrat who has named Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia in the liquor scam case. According to the official, Sisodia allegedly played a pivotal role in drafting the liquor policy.  

26/02/2023 18:46:08

Delhi: One Case Registered Over Ruckus In MCD House

Delhi | One case under section 160 IPC has been registered against the ruckus between AAP and BJP councillors in Civic Centre. Investigation is in progress: Delhi Police

26/02/2023 18:07:11

Delhi-Bound IndiGo Flight Diverted To Ahmedabad Due To Bird Hit

Indigo A320 aircraft VT-IZI operating flight 6E-646(Surat-Delhi) diverted to Ahmedabad as a bird hits during climb at Surat. N1 vibration was 4.7 units. The aircraft landed safely at Ahmedabad: DGCA

26/02/2023 17:44:35

Two Gangsters Accused In Sidhu Moosewala Murder Killed After Clash Breaks Out In Punjab Jail

Two gangsters, Mandeep Toofan and Manmohan Singh, died after a clash broke out between inmates in Goindwal Jail in Tarn Taran, Punjab. They were accused of Sidhu Moosewala murder. A third inmate, Keshav, sustained serious injuries.

26/02/2023 16:58:29

IAF Contingent Departs From Jamnagar To Take Part In Exercise Cobra Warrior In UK

Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent comprising 145 Air Warriors departed from Air Force Station Jamnagar for participating in Exercise Cobra Warrior at Waddington Air Force Base of the Royal Air Force in United Kingdom: IAF

26/02/2023 15:59:53

Earthquake Of Magnitude 4.3 Hits North-Northwest Of Rajkot In Gujarat

Earthquake of Magnitude 4.3 occurred 270km North-northwest of Rajkot, Gujarat, at a depth of 10km: National Center for Seismology

26/02/2023 15:13:36

40 Migrants Drown After Boat Wrecks Off In Italy: Reports

Around 40 migrants drown after a boat wrecked off southern Italy, AFP reported citing local media.

26/02/2023 14:39:16

PM Modi To Visit Karnataka On Monday To Inaugurate Shivamogga Airport: Officials

PM Narendra Modi to embark on his fifth visit to poll-bound Karnataka this year on Monday to inaugurate Shivamogga airport and lay foundation stones for various development projects in Belagavi: Officials

26/02/2023 14:36:21

2 IL-76 Aircrafts Airlifted 388 Citizes Of Ladakh From Jammu To Leh Under Operation 'Sadbhavna'

Two IL-76 aircrafts landed at Air Force station Jammu & airlifted 388 citizens of Ladakh, from Jammu to Leh. Under operation Sadbhavna, Indian Air Force has been extending assistance to citizens of UTs of J&K and Ladakh.

 

26/02/2023 14:34:13

Polling Officer Died In Meghalaya's West Garo Hills After His Vehicle Overturned

As per PTI, Chief Electoral Officer FR Kharkongor has said that a polling officer died in Meghalaya's West Garo Hills district after his vehicle overturned.

 

26/02/2023 13:51:45

Putin Says NATO Taking Part In Ukraine Conflict With Arms Supplies: Report

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that NATO is taking part in the Ukraine conflict with arms supplies, reported AFP.

26/02/2023 13:41:37

'These Incidents Only Benefit BJP Whether...': Mehbooba Mufti On Killing Of Kashmiri Pandit

PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti has hit out at the BJP over the targetted killing of minority in Jammu and Kashmir.

"These incidents only benefit BJP whether it is in Haryana or Kashmir. BJP failed in protecting the lives of minorities here. They only use minorities to show normalcy in the valley," she said.

26/02/2023 13:15:51

BJP National General Secretary Meeting Is Being Chaired By Party Chief JP Nadda In Delhi

BJP national general secretary meeting chaired by party chief JP Nadda, underway at BJP Headquarters in Delhi.

 

26/02/2023 12:58:48

AAP MP Sanjay Singh, Other Leaders Detained By Delhi Police For Protesting Outside CBI Office

AAP MP Sanjay Singh and other party leaders have been detained by Delhi Police for protesting outside the CBI office. Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia is in the CBI office for questioning in connection with the liquor scam case.

26/02/2023 12:28:43

If State Govt. Cannot Handle, Then Centre Will Take Charge: Former CM Amarinder On Punjab's Law & Order

Former Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh said that the Centre will have to take the charge if AAP government cannot maintain law and order in the state.

"The law and order is not the Centre's subject. If they (Punjab Govt) are not able to handle it then the Government of India will have to take charge. There are drones getting caught every single day, I think Centre must see it," he told ANI.

26/02/2023 12:25:59

PM Modi Virtually Addresses New SI Recruits In UP

"For the last several months, employment fairs are being held in one or the other BJP-ruled state," PM Modi addresses through video conferencing during the distribution of appointment letters for the post of SI in UP.

26/02/2023 12:14:51

People Have Expectations From Congress: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

With a year to go for Lok Sabha polls, people have expectations from the opposition parties to unite, but most expectations are from Cong: Priyanka Gandhi

 

26/02/2023 11:51:24

4 Dead In Blast In Balochistan: Reports

According to reports, at least four persons have died while 12 are wounded in a blast that took place in Balochistan today morning.

26/02/2023 11:32:24

Deputy CM Manish Sisodia Appears Before CBI For Questioning In Liquor Policy Case

Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia appears before CBI for questioning in liquor policy case, reported PTI citing officials.

ANI reported citing Delhi Police that Section 144 has been promulgated in South District and entry towards CBI offices has been regulated to ensure law and order.

 

26/02/2023 11:18:52

Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia Reaches CBI Office For Questioning In Liquor Policy Case

Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia reaches CBI office for questioning in liquor policy case.

26/02/2023 11:09:53

BJP, Owaisi 'Ram And Shyam Ki Jodi': Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray) Leader Sanjay Raut

Uddhav Thackeray faction leader Sanjay Raut has said that BJP and Asaduddin Owaisi are 'Ram and Shyam ki Jodi'.

"Shiv Sena will fight alone. Veer Savarkar was a legend of Maharashtra. He is the brave son of Maharashtra. Central Government should give Bharat Ratna to him," he added.

 

26/02/2023 11:07:31

PM Modi Addresses Nation In His Monthly Programme 'Mann Ki Baat'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing the nation in his monthly radio programme, 'Mann Ki Baat'.

26/02/2023 10:37:26

Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia Arrives At Rajghat Ahead Of CBI Questioning

Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia arrives at Rajghat. He is to be questioned by CBI today in connection with the liquor policy case.

26/02/2023 09:58:40

Chhattisgarh Armed Force Jawan Killed In Blast Triggered By Naxalites: Official

Chhattisgarh Armed Force jawan killed in blast triggered by Naxalites in Narayanpur, PTI reported citing an official

26/02/2023 09:57:27

Manish Sisodia Leaves From His Residence For Questioning In Excise Policy Case

Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia leaves from his residence for questioning in the excise policy case by the CBI.

26/02/2023 09:38:27

'I Pray That You Return From Jail Soon': Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal Ahead Of Sisodia's Questioning By CBI

"God is with you Manish. The blessings of lakhs of children and their parents are with you. When you go to jail for the country and society, then going to jail is not a curse, it is a glory. I pray to God that you return from jail soon. Children, parents and we all of Delhi will be waiting for you," Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal tweets ahead of Sisodia's questioning by CBI in excise policy case.

26/02/2023 09:29:21

Maharashtra Govt To Develop Veer Savarkar Garden Theme Park & Museum in Bhagur, Nashik

As per ANi, Maharashtra Tourism Development Corp has decided to develop Veer Savarkar Garden Theme Park & Museum in Bhagur, Nashik. The state government has announced this project today as it is VD Savarkar's death anniversary, Tourism minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha will attend the function in Nashik today.

 

26/02/2023 09:09:23

Don't Care If Have To Stay In Jail For Months: Sisodia Tweets Ahead Of Questioning By CBI

"Going to CBI again today, will cooperate fully during the investigation. I don't care if I have to stay in jail for a few months. I am a follower of Bhagat Singh," tweets Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia ahead of questioning by CBI in connection with liquor policy case.

26/02/2023 08:36:27

Security Deployed Outside Manish Sisodia's Residence Ahead Of Questioning In Delhi Excise Policy Case

Heavy security has been deployed outside the residence of Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia who will be questioned by CBI today in connection with the liquor policy case.

26/02/2023 11:27:39

US Presidential Candidate Nikki Haley Pledges To Cut Foreign Aid To Pakistan, China

US Republican Party, Grand Old Party (GOP) Presidential candidate Nikki Haley has said that she will cut every cent in foreign aid for countries that hate the US if voted to power. This includes China, Pakistan and other adversaries as "a strong America doesn't pay off the bad guys".

26/02/2023 07:49:19

Crown Prince And Princess Of Denmark Arrive In India On A 4-Day Visit

Crown Prince, Frederik André Henrik Christian & Crown Princess, Mary Elizabeth of Denmark arrive in India for a 4-day visit.

26/02/2023 07:27:37

5 Dead After Medical Flight Crashes In Nevada, US

5 dead, including patient, in medical flight crash in Nevada, reported AP

26/02/2023 07:26:26

6.5 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Papua New Guinea

Earthquake of magnitude 6.5 strikes Papua New Guinea: USGS

26/02/2023 07:25:22

4.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Afghanistan's Fayzabad

An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 occurred 273 km east northeast of Fayzabad, Afghanistan at 02:14:52 am IST on Sunday, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS).

26/02/2023 07:24:22

Voting Begins For Kasba, Chinchwad Assembly Bypolls In Pune

Voting for the assembly bypolls for Kasba and Chinchwad seats in Pune has begun.