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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.Sharad Yadav's Cremation To Be Performed TodayTop political leaders including Home Minister Amit Shah and Rahul Gandhi paid their last respects to socialist stalwart Sharad Yadav in his Chhatarpur residence here on Friday.BJP president J P Nadda, Union ministers Dharmendra Pradhan and Piyush Goyal, Haryana chief minister M L Khattar, former Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi, Bihar deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav and Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav also paid tributes to Sharad Yadav at his residence.Yadav died at a private hospital in Gurugram on Thursday. He was 75.His mortal remains will be taken to his native village Ankhmau in Hoshangabad district in Madhya Pradesh by a chartered plane on Saturday morning. The cremation will be performed at 1 pm on Saturday.Shah described the demise of Sharad Yadav as an "irreparable loss" for the country. "In the last five decades, Sharad Ji raised people-centric issues and promoted socialist ideas till his last breath," he said.Rahul Gandhi reached Yadav's residence around 8.30 am. The Congress leader travelled to Delhi from Punjab where the Bharat Jodo Yatra is camped currently. Talking to reporters later, he recounted a conversation with Yadav, adding that he learnt a lot from him.The former congress president said that his grandmother Indira Gandhi and Yadav were political rivals but always maintained a relationship of mutual respect.A delegation of Congress leaders including Shaktisinh Gohil, and Gurdeep Singh Sappal laid a wreath on behalf of former Congress president Sonia Gandhi and current president Mallikarjun Kharge. Kumari Selja, Srikant Jena, Subodh Kant Sahai were also among Congress leaders who paid their respects.Former Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi and Tejashwi Yadav also arrived at Yadav's residence to pay her last respects. Manoj Jha and Prem Chand Gupta of the RJD, Danish Ali of the BSP and K C Tyagi of the JD-U also paid their respects.Yadav merged his Loktrantrik Janata Dal, a party he floated in 2018, with the RJD in March 2022.Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister and Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav called his death the "end of an era of socialist politics"."The death of Sharad ji is a huge loss for the socialists and those who follow this ideology. He always spoke his mind. He comes from a generation of leaders who have gone to villages and brought people together," Akhilesh Yadav said.Sharad Yadav is survived by his wife, a daughter and a son.NPAC Calls For Bandh On SaturdayNagaland People’s Action Committee (NPAC) has called for a six-hour bandh on Saturday to press for a solution to the Naga Political Issue (NPI) before the assembly elections.The state-wide bandh has been called from 6 am to noon, coinciding with the visit of an Election Commission of India (ECI) team to the state to review preparedness for the elections to the 60-member assembly due this year.NPAC was formed in June last year to press for an early solution to NPI.NPAC convenor Theja Therieh on Thursday said it will observe the bandh to express resentment and convey to the ECI team that Nagas demand a solution to the issue before elections are held.The ECI team will be in the state on Friday and Saturday.“Are 26 years of negotiation not enough? Nobody should be taken for a ride under the garb of talks. Nagas are anxiously waiting for a solution to the issue,” he said.Therieh appealed to people to cooperate with the committee and observe the bandh.He claimed NPAC is supported by tribal bodies and civil society organisations to press for an early solution to NPI.The term of the present government in Nagaland ends on March 4. 

14/01/2023 22:43:07

CBI Taken Computer From Delhi DY CM's Office As Part Of Its Ongoing Probe, No Raid On Him, Say Sources

The CBI has taken a computer from Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodiya's office as part of ongoing investigations. There hasn't been a single raid against him: Sources from the CBI (ANI Input)

14/01/2023 21:09:42

Since Zero-Covid Policy Scrapped Nearly 60K People Died In China, Indicating 'Huge' Increase: Report

China says about 60,000 individuals with COVID-19 died in hospitals since the country abandoned its zero- COVID policy last month, a significant increase from previously reported data. (Reuters Input)

14/01/2023 20:48:37

DMK Temporarily Suspends Shivaji Krishnamoorthy Following His Remarks On TN Guv RN Ravi

The DMK has temporarily suspended Shivaji Krishnamoorthy for party illegal activities related to his remarks about Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi. (ANI Input)

14/01/2023 20:11:12

One Dead, Several Injured After Stampede Occurred During Makar Mela Rush At Singhanath Temple In Odisha's Cuttack

Odisha: One person was killed and nine others were injured in a stampede during the Makar Mela rush at Singhanath Temple in Baramba, Cuttack.

In the incident, one person died and nine others were injured; three were transported to another hospital in Cuttack: Baramba Hospital's Dr. Ranjan Kumar Barik (ANI Input)

14/01/2023 19:14:35

Phillaur Shootout Case: Accused Yuvraj Singh Taken To Hospital In Chandigarh

Accused Yuvraj Singh, an accused in the Phillaur shootout case, was rushed to a hospital in Chandigarh after being involved in an encounter today in Zirakpur. (ANI Input)

14/01/2023 18:37:40

UK PM Rishi Sunak Confirms To Provide Challenger 2 Tanks To Support Ukraine

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has confirmed that the United Kingdom will provide Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine, according to the Associated Press report. 

14/01/2023 17:29:11

ECI Calls All National Parties For Meeting On Demonstration Of RVM On Jan 16

The Election Commission of India (ECI) invites the presidents, chairpersons, and general secretaries of all national parties to a meeting on January 16 to discuss and demonstrate the Remote Voting Machine (RVM). (ANI Input)

14/01/2023 16:45:25

Amid Covid Spike In Several Countries, Serum Institute Starts Free Supply Of Covishield To Centre: Report

Amid an increase in Covid cases in several countries, the Serum Institute of India has begun a free supply of Covishield to the Centre, with the first lot of 80 lakh doses expected to be shipped on Saturday, news agency PTI reported citing some official sources. 

14/01/2023 16:00:07

'High Alert' Avalanche Warning Issued By Jammu & Kashmir State Disaster Management Authority

An avalanche warning has been issued for the Kupwara district, with a 'High Danger' level likely to occur above 2000 metres in the next 24 hours: State Disaster Management Authority of Jammu and Kashmir (JK SDMA) (ANI Input)

14/01/2023 15:53:40

'It Also Has Bars That Serve Alcohol': SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav On MV Ganga Vilas River Cruise

Akhilesh Yadav, Chief of the Samajwadi Party, commented on the MV Ganga Vilas river cruise, said, "I have heard that cruise sailing on the holy river Ganga also has bars that serve alcohol...." (ANI Input)

14/01/2023 13:41:35

Explosions in Kyiv, key infrastructure targeted, officials say

Ukrainian officials report explosions in Kyiv, say missile attack on infrastructure underway, reports AP

14/01/2023 12:53:57

Rahul Gandhi visits deceased Jalandhar MP's residence

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi visits the Jalandhar residence of party MP Santokh Singh Chaudhary, who died after collapsing while walking during Bharat Jodo Yatra in Ludhiana today, ANI reported.

14/01/2023 12:52:38

CDS Gen Anil Chauhan, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh pay tributes at Shaurya Sthal War Memorial

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and CM Pushkar Singh Dhami paid tribute to the soldiers who laid down their lives in the line of duty, at Shaurya Sthal War Memorial in Dehradun on the occasion of Armed Forces Veterans' Day, ANI reported. CDS Gen Anil Chauhan also paid tribute here

14/01/2023 12:32:11

Mortal remains of former Union Minister Sharad Yadav brought to Bhopal

The mortal remains of former Union Minister Sharad Yadav have been brought to Bhopal. CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan also present at the airport, ANI reported. The mortal remains will be taken to the former Union Minister's ancestral village in Narmadapuram.

14/01/2023 11:55:24

'Shocked by the sudden demise,' Rahul Gandhi on deceased Jalandhar MP who collapsed amid Bharat Jodo Yatra

"Shocked by the sudden demise of Shri Santokh Singh Chowdhary. He was a down-to-earth hardworking leader, a pious person and a strong pillar of the Congress family, who dedicated his life to public service from Youth Congress to Member of Parliament. I express my condolences to the bereaved family," Rahul Gandhi wrote in a Hindi tweet.

14/01/2023 11:40:54

6 booked in Mumbai for putting up poster wishing underworld don Chhota Rajan on his birthday

Mumbai Police books six people who put up a poster wishing underworld don Chhota Rajan on his birthday, in Malad, ANI reported. The six people who have been booked, also include a man who had organised a Kabaddi event on the occasion.

 

14/01/2023 11:34:39

Bharat Jodo Yatra briefly dismissed after demise of Congress MP Santokh Singh Chaudhary

"Yatra suspended for today. Tomorrow, last rites will be held. Haven't spoken to Rahul Gandhi yet but we all feel that after last rites we'll start the Yatra. Till last rites it'll be suspended: Punjab Congress chief on Bharat Jodo Yatra & demise of party MP Santokh Singh Chaudhary

14/01/2023 11:29:29

Armed Forces Veterans Day: Wreath-laying ceremony held at memorial at Naval Dockyard

A wreath-laying ceremony was held at the memorial at the Naval Dockyard, on the occasion of Armed Forces Veterans Day today, ANI reported.

14/01/2023 11:24:45

Iran executes accused British spy by hanging

Iran executes accused British spy by hanging, AFP reported the judiciary as stating.

14/01/2023 10:35:24

CRPF personnel injured in IED blast at Pegdapalli-Sunil post in Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh | CRPF 153 Battalion's Asst Sub Inspector Muhd Aslam injured in an IED blast. The IED was planted by naxals at Pegdapalli-Sunil post. ASI is under treatment at field hospital in Basaguda and arrangements are being made to airlift him to a higher centre for better treatment.

14/01/2023 10:18:08

'Deeply shocked and saddened': Kharge on demise of Jalandhar Cong MP who collapsed amid Bharat Jodo Yatra

Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge condoles the demise of party MP Santokh Singh Chaudhary. "Deeply shocked and saddened to learn about the untimely passing away of our MP, Santokh Singh Chaudhary..," he tweeted.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla also expressed grief over the demise of Congress MP Santokh Singh Chaudhary.

The MP collapsed while walking during Bharat Jodo Yatra, in Ludhiana. He was rushed to a hospital and passed away later. "Condolences on the demise of Lok Sabha MP from Jalandhar Shri Santokh Singh ji. In his long public life, he was always vocal on issues of public interest. Discipline in the House was the specialty of his personality. May God give peace to the departed soul. My condolences to the family members," he wrote in Hindi.

 

 

 

14/01/2023 09:38:53

Santokh Singh, Congress MP From Jalandhar, Passes Away After His Heath Deteriorated Amid Bharat Jodo Yatra

Congress MP from Jalandhar Santokh Singh passed away on Friday after his health deteriorated. Santokh was involved in the Bharat Jodo Yatra, currently traveling near Ludhiana.

(Reporter: Jagwinder Patial)

14/01/2023 09:21:28

Illegally constructed portions of RPSC paper leak's main accused Bhupendra Saran being demolished in Jaipur

Illegally constructed portions of the residence of RPSC paper leak's main accused Bhupendra Saran being demolished in Jaipur. "Utmost care being taken to ensure no impact to properties of others or their own legal construction," says the Chief Enforcement Officer of JDA, as per ANI.

14/01/2023 08:19:27

CDS Gen Anil Chauhan, three service chiefs lay wreaths at National War Memorial on Armed Forces Veterans Day

CDS Gen Anil Chauhan and the three service chiefs - Army Chief General Manoj Pande, Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, and Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar - laid wreaths at the National War Memorial on the occasion of Armed Forces Veterans Day.

14/01/2023 08:16:45

Breaking News LIVE Updates: PK Shahi Appointed As Bihar's Advocate General

Former Bihar minister, Prashant Kumar Shahi was appointed as Advocate General of Bihar replacing Lalit Kumar who had resigned for an unknown reason, reported PTI. Shahi, who had earlier served as Advocate General from 2005 to 2010, in the first tenure of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, will assume charge on Monday. 

14/01/2023 07:30:29

Donald Trump's Company Sentenced In Tax Fraud, Asked To Pay $1.61 Million

A New York judge has sentenced Donald Trump's namesake real estate company to pay a $1.61 million criminal penalty after it was convicted of scheming to defraud tax authorities for 15 years, Reuters reported.

14/01/2023 07:29:42

Breaking News LIVE Updates: Earthquake Of 3.2 Magnitude Hit 22 Kilometre East Of Dharamshala

An earthquake of magnitude 3.2 on the Richter scale hit 22 kilometres east of Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh at 5:17 am Saturday, said the National Centre for Seismology.