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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.Jharkhand: State Assembly's Budget Session To Begin Today:The budget session of the Jharkhand assembly will begin on Monday, news agency PTI reported citing official statements. The session will last 17 working days and will end on March 24. According to the report, the government will present its budget for the financial year 2023-24 on March 3.The session will begin with Governor CP Radhakrishnan's address.Chief Minister Hemant Soren presided over a meeting of the ruling coalition, which includes the Congress and the RJD in addition to his JMM, on Sunday to decide on the floor strategy."Various issues were discussed at the meeting. We want the House to function smoothly. Opposition and ruling bench members should use the opportunity to discuss issues concerning the people. Reply to all questions of the opposition will be given," Parliamentary Affairs Minister Alamgir Alam said, PTI reported. The BJP said its MLAs will meet on Monday to decide its strategy.PM Modi To Release 13th Instalment Of Rs 16,800cr Under PM-KISAN On Monday: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 13th installment of financial benefits worth Rs 16,800 crore to over eight crore eligible farmers under the flagship PM-KISAN scheme on Monday ahead of Holi and rabi harvesting, an official statement said on Sunday.Eligible farmers receive a financial reward of Rs 6,000 per year in three equal installments of Rs 2,000 each every four months under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN). The funds are deposited immediately to the beneficiaries' bank accounts.The scheme was launched in February 2019, however, it went into action in December 2018.More than one lakh attendees, comprising PM-KISAN and Jal Jeevan Mission beneficiaries are expected to take part in the event. The Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar and Agriculture Secretary Manoj Ahuja will also be present, the statement said. President Murmu To Visit Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav In Bikaner Today:The Rashtrapati Bhavan stated on Sunday that President Droupadi Murmu will visit Bikaner, Rajasthan, on Monday to attend the 14th Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav.The Union Ministry of Culture will host the 14th edition of the event from February 25 to March 5 at Karni Singh Stadium in Bikaner.Artists from all around India will take part in the nine-day cultural extravaganza. This event is a one-of-a-kind effort to bring attention to India's many arts, cuisines, and handicrafts in one place.The president will visit Bikaner on Monday to grace and address the 14th Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav, according to a brief statement from the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

27/02/2023 22:29:01

Breaking News LIVE: Kolkata Police Busts UP-Based Fake Currency Note Racket, Arrests 1

A UP-based notorious counterfeit currency racketeer, Shahid (55) was apprehended by Kolkata Police on Strand Road on Feb 27, said Kolkata Police, reported ANI.

27/02/2023 21:01:37

Breaking News LIVE: Massive Fire Breaks Out At Kohima Market In Nagaland

27/02/2023 18:43:21

Breaking News LIVE: Rajya Sabha's Committee To Seek Response From Congress MP Rajani Patil & 12 MPs Over 'Breach Of Privilege'

27/02/2023 16:02:50

Breaking News LIVE: CPN-UML Ministers Submit Resignations To PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal

27/02/2023 14:44:47

ADGP Kashmir holds security review meeting, briefed about overall security measures

ADGP Kashmir, Vijay Kumar held a detailed security review meeting with Army’s Sector Commander, DIG Police, DIG CRPF, SSP Pulwama, Army’s CO & CRPF’s Commandants, ANI reported. ADGP Kashmir was briefed about the overall security measures put in place by the participating officers.

27/02/2023 14:43:50

BJP leader Khushbu Sundar is nominated as Member of NCW

BJP leader Khushbu Sundar is nominated as a Member of the National Commission for Women (NCW), ANI reported.

27/02/2023 14:25:36

'Looking forward to meeting counterparts at G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meet in Delhi': Australian Foreign Minister on India visit

This week I'll travel to Malaysia & India to advance Australia’s bilateral relationships & promote our interests in a peaceful, stable & prosperous Indo-Pacific region. Look forward to meeting counterparts at G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meet in Delhi: Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong stated

She added, Australia strongly supports India’s G20 Presidency and welcomes India’s ambitious, action oriented G20 agenda, under the theme ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’.

This year is an important milestone in Australia’s bilateral relationship with India, with many high-level Ministerial visits between our two countries, she mentioned.

"PM Anthony Albanese, Minister for Trade & Tourism Don Farrell and Minister for Resources Madeleine King will travel to India over next month&later this year Australia looks forward to hosting Indian PM Modi when he attends Quad Leaders’ meeting": Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong said.

27/02/2023 14:13:57

CPN-UML decides to withdraw its support and walk out of the Pushpa Kamal Dahal-led Nepal govt

CPN-UML has decided to withdraw its support and walk out of the Pushpa Kamal Dahal government: Bishnu Paudel, Deputy chairman of the party, said, as per ANI. A Secretariat meeting was convened earlier this morning which made the decisions.

27/02/2023 14:04:37

1 dead, 4 injured in Russian drone attack in west Ukraine: Mayor

One dead, four injured in Russian drone attack in west Ukraine, AFP reported a mayor as saying.

27/02/2023 14:03:51

2017 Kerala actress assault case

Kerala High Court reserves order on a bail plea of Sunil NS, popularly known as Pulsar Suni, the prime accused in the case, ANI reported.

27/02/2023 12:51:27

Maharashtra Governor addresses inaugural session of Maharashtra Budget Session

Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais addressed the inaugural session of the Budget Session of Maharashtra State Legislature at Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai today.

The Governor was welcomed by Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde.

27/02/2023 12:49:43

Supreme Court rejects petition seeking to constitute "Renaming Commission”

Supreme Court rejects the petition seeking to constitute a "Renaming Commission” to find out original names of ‘ancient historical cultural religious places', ANI reported.

27/02/2023 12:23:22

Maharashtra: BJP Legislative Council MLA demands Ahmednagar to be renamed Ahilyadevi Nagar

Demands to rename Ahmednagar to Ahilya Devi Nagar may echo in the Maharashtra budget starting today.

After changing the name of Aurangabad to Sambhaji Nagar and Osmanabad to Dharashiv in Maharashtra, a section of leaders have demanded changing the name of Ahmednagar to Ahilya Devi Nagar.

In the 18th century, Rani Ahilya Bai Holkar was born in a village named Chondi in Ahmednagar in 1725. She became the queen of the Malwa region after the death of her husband.

BJP Legislative Council MLA Gopichand Padalkar has demanded that Ahmednagar be renamed Ahilyadevi Nagar. 'If the opposition has an objection, they can name their sons and daughters after Mughals,' he remarked

(Input by Correspondent Mrityunjay Singh)

27/02/2023 11:47:34

Breaking News LIVE: Voter turnout in bypolls in TN, Bengal & Jharkhand

Till 11 am, 27.89% voter turnout recorded in Erode East Assembly bypolls in Tamil Nadu, 31.92% in Sagardighi Assembly bypolls in West Bengal and 32.51% in Ramgarh Assembly bypolls in Jharkhand, as per ECI's turnout app.

27/02/2023 11:03:33

Last rites of Kashmiri Pandit Sanjay Sharma killed by terrorists held in Pulawama

Last rites of Kashmiri Pandit, Sanjay Sharma held in Pulwama, ANI reported. He was shot dead by terrorists yesterday while he was on his way to a local market.

27/02/2023 10:43:29

Breaking News LIVE: Delhi HC Dismisses Petitions Challenging Agnipath Scheme

Delhi High Court dismisses petitions challenging the Agnipath scheme for the recruitment of Agniveers in the armed forces, ANI reported.

Delhi HC while dismissing a batch of plea challenging Agnipath scheme, says find no reason to interfere.

27/02/2023 10:05:21

Voting underway for Jharkhand’s Ramgarh bypoll, 18 candidates in fray

Voting for the by-election in Jharkhand’s Ramgarh assembly constituency began at 7 am on Monday amid tight security, a poll official said.

Though 18 candidates, including 14 Independents, are in the fray, the contest will be mainly between the Congress, an ally of the ruling JMM-led coalition, and the AJSU Party, which has tied up with the BJP for the poll.

The by-election was necessitated after the disqualification of Congress legislator Mamta Devi, following her conviction in a criminal case.

The Congress has fielded Mamta Devi’s husband, Bajrang Mahto, from the seat while the AJSU Party has nominated its leader Sunita Choudhary.

Over 3.34 lakh voters, including 1.61 lakh women, are eligible to exercise their franchise in the by-election. (PTI) 

27/02/2023 09:40:03

Breaking News LIVE: AIADMK candidate for Erode East bypoll KS Thennarasu casts his vote

AIADMK candidate for Erode East bypoll KS Thennarasu casts his vote

27/02/2023 09:04:18

Breaking News LIVE: DMK-backed Congress candidate from Erode-East, EVKS Elangovan casts his vote in bypoll

DMK-backed Congress candidate from Erode-East, EVKS Elangovan casts his vote in bypoll

"We will win the bypoll with a big margin. The outcome from this election will reflect in the parliamentary elections in 2024. We'll win both elections," he says, as per ANI.

27/02/2023 09:01:27

Maharashtra: Body of an unidentified man recovered from a pond near Thane jail

The body of an unidentified man recovered from a pond near Thane jail in Thane, ANI reported. A police investigation is underway. The body has been sent for postmortem.

27/02/2023 09:01:33

Voting underway for Erode East Byelection in TN, Sagardighi bypoll in West Bengal

Voting for Erode East Byelection underway in Tami Nadu. As per ANI, Returning Officer, Sivakumar says, "Everything is going well across the constituency. From our office, we are monitoring the situation across all polling booths."

Voting is also being held for Sagardighi Assembly bypoll in West Bengal.

27/02/2023 07:51:05

Breaking News LIVE: 3 dead, 12 injured after Bus overturns at Yamuna Expressway in Mathura

A bus going from Delhi to Bihar on the Yamuna Expressway overturned after colliding with the divider. In the incident, 3 people died on the spot and 12 injured have been sent to the district hospital. Probe underway: DM Pulkit Khare, Mathura said, as per ANI.