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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.PM Modi To Distribute 71,000 Job Letters To New Recruits On Jan 20On January 20, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hand out around 71,000 employment letters to newly hired employees in government agencies and organisations.PM Modi will deliver appointment letters through video conferencing at 10:30 a.m., according to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), and will also address these appointees on the occasion.The Rozgar Mela is a step in fulfilling the Prime Minister's vow to give the greatest priority to job creation.The Rozgar Mela is anticipated to serve as a catalyst for additional job creation and to create important possibilities for youth empowerment and engagement in national development.The new recruits will work in a variety of positions or posts for the Government of India, including junior engineers, loco pilots, technicians, inspectors, sub inspectors, constables, stenographers, junior accountants, grameen dak sevaks, income tax inspectors, teachers, nurses, doctors, social security officers, PAs, and MTSs.PM To Hold Review Meeting Of State DGPs Between Jan 20-22Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a review meeting of all state DGPs between January 20-22, with the focus likely to be on measures to combat cross-border terrorism and arms smuggling, improving internal security, ensuring greater coordination between the Centre and state police forces, and modernising the forces through greater use of technology., IANS reportedAccording to reliable sources, the summit will also address strategies to combat extremism in Jammu and Kashmir, terrorist organisations in the northeast, and left-wing extremism.PM Modi will preside over the three-day gathering at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) Pusa campus here.According to reports, all state DGPs are scheduled to attend the meeting, where top police officials are expected to deliver presentations to the Prime Minister on the law and order conditions in their respective states.

20/01/2023 22:24:33

Breaking News Live: President To Address Members Of Two Houses In Existing Parliament House Building, Says Om Birla

20/01/2023 21:45:50

Under Nehru We Had A Parliament Where Ruling Party Could Challenge PM: Shashi Tharoor

"Under (Jawaharlal) Nehru, we had a parliament where ruling party members could challenge their PM. We saw a Finance Minister being forced to resign over a scandal exposed by Congress backbenchers & PM held accountable to Parliament during 1962 China War," said Congress MP Shashi Tharoor.

20/01/2023 20:37:37

Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande Visits Officers Training Academy In Gaya

Army chief Gen Manoj Pande today visited Officers Training Academy, Gaya. He was briefed on pedagogy, ongoing training and the infrastructure. He also interacted with instructional staff and appreciated them for the high standards of training being imparted at the academy.

20/01/2023 19:53:26

Congress To Launch Door-To-Door Drive To Spread Rahul Gandhi's Message: Jairam Ramesh

Congress will launch two-month door-to-door campaign - Haath se Haath - across India from next week to spread Rahul Gandhi's message among masses, said senior leader Jairam Ramesh.

20/01/2023 18:46:33

PM Modi To Attend All India Conference Of IGP, DGP On Jan 21-22: PMO

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the All India Conference of Director Generals/ Inspector Generals of Police 2022 at the National Agricultural Science Complex, PUSA, New Delhi on 21-22 January: Prime Minister's Office

20/01/2023 16:00:38

Ex-Maharashtra Minister Deepak Sawant Injured In Car Accident

Former Maharashtra Health Minister and Shiv Sena leader Deepak Sawant's car met with an accident on Mumbai Ghodbunder Highway. The minister sustained injuries.

20/01/2023 14:12:40

Saw Jahangirpuri Terrorists Meet Hindu Rag Picker Twice Before He Was Killed, Says Eyewitness

Delhi | I knew Rajkumar (the man killed by terrorists) for the last 7-8 months. I saw them (terrorists Naushad & Jagjit ) meeting him. I had seen them only twice. Later, police told me about Rajkumar's murder, said an eyewitness in the Jahangirpuri terrorists arrest case, reported ANI.

20/01/2023 13:34:36

Air India Urination Row: Pilot Grounded For 3 Months, Airline Fined Rs 30 Lakh For Violating Rules

Aviation watchdog DGCA has fined Air India Rs 30 lakh for violating rules and suspended the license of the pilot-in-command in connection with the case where a man urinated on a woman co-passenger.

20/01/2023 12:59:55

J&K LG Manoj Sinha Lays Foundation Stone For Transit Accommodation At Zewan, Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha has laid the foundation stone for transit accommodation for Kashmiri migrant employees at Zewan, Kashmir

"We are working in a sensitive manner to resolve issues raised by Kashmiri migrants," he said, quoted ANI.

20/01/2023 12:58:17

Demolition Work Stopped In Joshimath Due To Heavay Snowfall, Rain

Joshimath Land Sinking: Demolition work has been stopped due to heavy snowfall and rain.

"Because of the heavy snowfall and rain, the labourers are unable to work, so the demolition work going on in Joshimath has been stopped. Will resume the work once the situation improves," Chamoli DM Himanshu Khurana told ANI.

20/01/2023 12:40:12

SC Refuses To Hear Pleas Challenging Bihar Govt's Decision To Conduct Caste Census

Supreme Court refuses to entertain various pleas challenging Bihar Government's decision to conduct caste-based census across the State. 

The court grants liberty to petitioners to approach the concerned High Court and to seek appropriate remedies as per law, reported ANI.

20/01/2023 12:24:32

Maiden Joint Exercise ‘CYCLONE – I’ Between Special Forces Of Indian And Egypt Army Underway In Rajasthan's Jaisalmer

The maiden joint exercise ‘CYCLONE – I’ between the Special Forces of the Indian Army and the Egypt Army is underway in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer with a focus on sharing professional skills and experiences on Special Forces Operations, reported ANI.

20/01/2023 11:30:28

Rozgar Mela Is Our Endeavour To Empower Country's Youth, Says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing Rozgar Mela through video conferencing.

He said, "The Rozgar Mela is our endeavour to empower the country's youth."

20/01/2023 10:18:46

NIA Files Chargesheet Against 2 Al-Qaeda Affiliates For Conspiring To Send Youth For Terrorist Training

National Investigation Agency (NIA) says it has filed a chargesheet against two accused persons affiliated with Al-Qaeda in a case pertaining to a conspiracy to send youth to Kashmir and Khorasan, Afghanistan to undergo terrorist training.

20/01/2023 09:52:42

Large Statue Of Lord Lakshman Being Installed At Lucknow Airport To Greet G20 Delegates

A large statue of Lord Lakshman is being installed at the Lucknow airport in Uttar Pradesh to greet the delegates coming to attend G20 meet in the state capital, reported IANS.

"The statue of Lakhsman will come up at the exit route of the airport. The city has been named after lord Lakshman and hence, he shall be the first person to greet the delegates," the report added citing a senior official.

20/01/2023 09:39:57

4.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Tajakistan

An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 occurred on 20th January 2023, at 9.16 Indian Standard Time. Depth: 10 Km, location: 171km ENE of Dushanbe, Tajikistan, reported ANI citing the National Center for Seismology.

20/01/2023 08:53:36

Bharat Jodo Yatra Resumes From J&K, Sanjay Raut Joins Yatra On 125th Day Of Its Journey

Bharat Jodo Yatra has resumed from Kathua in Jammu & Kashmir on the 125th day of its journey; Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray) leader Sanjay Raut joins the movement today.

20/01/2023 08:43:02

CBI Registers Case Against Amit Agarwal, Unknown Kolkata Police Officials For Scandilising Judiciary, ED

CBI has registered a case against businessman Amit Agarwal and unknown officials of Kolkata Police for "scandalising judiciary, ED and other govt officials", ANI reported citing CBI.

CBI officials further said that searches have been conducted in Jharkhand and Kolkata. It's alleged that Agrawal is involved in the laundering of ill-gotten money of Jharkhand CM.

20/01/2023 07:44:56

Fire Burns At Least 60 Homes In Seoul, Forces Around 500 South Koreans To Flee: Report

A fire has spread in a low-income Seoul neighbourhood, reported PTI citing AP.

The fire has burnt at least 60 homes forcing about 500 South Koreans to flee, the report added.

20/01/2023 07:32:17

Serchipp Battalion Of Assam Rifles Recovered 580.4 Grams Of Heroin Worth Aprrox Rs 3 Cr In Mizoram

Serchipp Battalion of 23 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of IG Assam Rifles (East), recovered 580.4 grams of Heroin worth Rs 2,90,20,000 in the general area of Rountlang village, Champhai and apprehended two people including one Myanmar national yesterday in Mizoram.

20/01/2023 07:23:39

Junior Doctors Boycott Emergency, OPD Services In Chhattisgarh Demanding Increase In Honarium

Junior doctors boycott emergency, OPD services in Raipur, Chhattisgarh as they demand an increase in honorarium.

"Our strike will continue until our demands are met. For the last 2 years, junior doctors and intern doctors are meeting the Health Minister, Health Secy and CM, but no action is being taken. Over 3000 doctors are participating in it," Dr. Prem Chaudhary, President, Junior Doctors Association told ANI.

20/01/2023 07:12:29

Prime Minister Modi To Distribute 71,000 Appointment Letters New Recruits In Government Departments

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will today distribute around 71,000 appointment letters to newly inducted recruits in Government departments and organisations, via video conferencing. PM will also address these appointees on the occasion.