Breaking News HIGHLIGHTS: Union Ministers Engage In Talks With Farmer Leaders In Chandigarh, Addressing 'Delhi Chalo' March

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Breaking News HIGHLIGHTS: Please follow this space for all the breaking news and latest updates from India and around the world.Ram Temple Inauguration: Stage Set In Ayodhya For Consecration CeremonyAfter a prolonged wait of 500 years, the Ayodhya Ram Mandir will finally be inaugurated on Monday (January 22), with Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending the 'Pran Pratistha' rituals. The 'Pran Pratisha' of the idol of Ram Lalla will begin at 12.20 pm and is expected to end by 1 pm on Monday, following which the prime minister will address a gathering of more than 7,000 people, including seers and prominent personalities, at the venue.Lakhs of people are expected to watch the event live on TV and online platforms, with many states declaring a holiday while the Centre has announced a half-day. The temple complex will be opened to people from January 23 onwards.Additional Forces On Roads As Kolkata Braces For Over 35 Rallies On Monday Kolkata Police has taken a number of measures to prevent any untoward incidents in and around the city during West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's 'Sampriti Rally' and 35 smaller processions on Monday, as reported by news agency PTI. Banerjee's rally is coinciding with the consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, according to a senior officer.The officer said 4,000 policemen will be deployed on city roads and several traffic diversions have been planned to ensure that commuters do not face problems. The proposed rallies will pass through Bhowanipore, Camac Street, Sealdah, Garfa, Patuli, Sakuntala Park, and the port areas, the officer added."Normally, we witness a heavy rush of office-goers on Mondays because it's the first day of the week. Tomorrow, since we have a large number of rallies, a decision has been made to deploy 4,000 policemen on the roads to ensure smooth traffic flow," the officer said, as quoted by PTI.Ram Temple Consecration: AAP To Take Out Shobha Yatras, Organise Bhandaras In Delhi On MondayShobha yatras to bhandaras, Sundar Kand recitals to aartis, the AAP has planned a series of events across the the 70 assembly constituencies of Delhi to mark the consecration ceremony at Ram temple in Ayodhya on Monday. Addressing a press conference, AAP senior leader and MLA Dilip Pandey said that while the entire country is enthusiastically lined up to welcome Lord Ram, Delhi is not lagging behind."All party ministers, MLAs, councillors, leaders, and workers will participate in 'bhandaras' (community kitchens), prasad distribution, and shobha yatras organised to celebrate Lord Ram's welcome on January 22 across all 70 constituencies of Delhi," Pandey said, as quoted by PTI.Pandey added that Ramlila is being organised in Delhi and 'shobha yatras' are being taken out at seven places to celebrate the 'Pran Pratishtha' of the Lord Ram idol. 

12/02/2024 23:47:58

Breaking News LIVE: Mumbai Police Busts Illegal Arms Syndicate, Arrests Two With Cache Of Weapons

Trombay Police apprehend Sanjay Mali and Sinu Padigala, seizing 8 country-made pistols and 15 live cartridges, leading to Arms Act charges.

12/02/2024 22:34:31

Breaking News LIVE: NCB Delhi Unit Cracks Down On International Drug Cartel Operating Across NCR, Rajasthan, Punjab & Dubai

In a major operation, the NCB's Delhi Zonal Unit dismantles an international drug cartel with connections spanning the NCR Region, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Dubai, involving individuals from India, Mexico, Canada, and Britain.

12/02/2024 21:18:01

Breaking News LIVE: Food Poisoning Outbreak Hits Andhra's Dr B.R. Ambedkar Gurukulam, 52 Students Affected

After a food poisoning incident in Gurukulam, Dr B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema District, Andhra Pradesh, 52 students are reported to be in stable condition and are under observation, according to hospital authorities. 

12/02/2024 20:54:11

Tripura CM Manik Saha Inaugurates Art And Craft Exhibition

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha participates in the opening ceremony of the Art and Craft Exhibition, a tribute to 150 years of Tripura Police, highlighting the rich cultural heritage of the state.

12/02/2024 19:01:50

Breaking News LIVE: Union Ministers Engage In Talks With Farmer Leaders In Chandigarh, Addressing 'Delhi Chalo' March

Amidst the ongoing 'Delhi Chalo' march, Union ministers initiate the second round of discussions in Chandigarh with farmer leaders to address concerns and find a resolution.

12/02/2024 18:58:57

Breaking News LIVE: Man Arrested For Hoisting Green Flag On Pratapgarh District Headquarters' Clock Tower In UP

Police have arrested a man for allegedly hoisting a green flag on the clock tower of the district headquarters here, an official said on Monday. Additional Superintendent of Police (East) Durgesh Kumar Singh on Monday said that on Saturday, a "mischievous person" had put a green flag on the clock tower in Chowk area with the intention of hurting the religious sentiments of people of a particular religion.

Taking cognisance of the matter, an FIR was registered against the unknown person under the relevant sections of the IPC and after being identified on Sunday, accused Mohammad Ashiq was arrested.

Singh said that police brought down the flag, registered an FIR and started investigating the matter. With the help of CCTV cameras and a tip-off, the police arrested Ashiq, a resident of Sadar Bazaar under the Kotwali police station. (PTI Input)

12/02/2024 18:51:52

PM Modi To Inaugurate First Hindu Temple In Abu Dhabi, BAPS Mandir, On February 14

Prime Minister Modi set to inaugurate the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Mandir, marking a significant milestone as the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi on February 14. 

12/02/2024 18:35:43

Breaking News LIVE: Dolphin Rescued From Fisherman's Net Released Safely Back Into Sea In Valinokkam, Ramanathapuram

In a heartwarming act, a dolphin entangled in a fisherman's net was rescued and safely returned to the sea in Valinokkam, Ramanathapuram.

12/02/2024 17:49:07

Breaking News LIVE: Delhi Traffic Police Releases Advisory Ahead Of Farmers' Protest, Urges Commuters To Plan Routes

Delhi Traffic Police issues a preemptive traffic advisory for tomorrow's farmers' protest at various Delhi borders, advising commuters to plan alternate routes for a smoother flow of traffic.

12/02/2024 17:44:52

PMLA Court Grants 3-Day Extension To ED Remand For Ex-Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren In Money Laundering Case

The PMLA court in Ranchi approves a 3-day extension of Enforcement Directorate (ED) remand for ex-Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, as the money laundering case unfolds, according to the Advocate General.

12/02/2024 17:38:26

Breaking News LIVE: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Unveils Ambitious State Budget 2024-25

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the budget, paving the way for Assam to become a Rs 10 lakhs crore economy with a strategic focus on capital investment and setting a precedent for effective governance. 

12/02/2024 15:06:49

Breaking News LIVE: Rouse Avenue Court Reserves Plea For Interim Bail To Attend Niece's Wedding

Rouse Avenue court reserves order on the plea of Manish Sisodia seeking interim bail to attend his niece's wedding function at Lucknow on 14th February; order to be pronounced at 4pm today.

12/02/2024 13:50:00

Breaking News LIVE: 1 Dead After Explosion In Firecrackers Storage Unit In Kerala's Ernakulam

One person has died in the incident, says Sudha Suresh, Councillor, Ward Number 29 after an explosion in a firecrackers storage unit located in Puthiyakavu, Ernakulam district.

12/02/2024 12:53:05

Breaking News LIVE: Delhi School Receives Bomb Threat Email, Investigation On

Amity School located in the Pushp Vihar area of Delhi receives bomb threat email, investigation underway, say Delhi Police.

12/02/2024 12:21:54

Breaking News LIVE: Delhi HC Grants Bail To Soumya Vishwanathan Murder Case Convicts

Delhi HC grants bail to four life convicts in journalist Soumya Vishwanathan murder case.

12/02/2024 12:16:53

Breaking News LIVE: 6 BJP Leaders, Including LoP Suvendu Adhikari & Agnimitra Paul From Bengal Assembly

Six BJP leaders, including West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, and Agnimitra Paul, suspended for the remainder of the West Bengal Assembly session over "unruly and disorderly behaviour inside the Assembly."

They have been suspended under Rule 348 of the State Assembly. The motion was moved by Sovandeb Chattopadhyay, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs of West Bengal and placed before the House by the Speaker and the motion was passed.

12/02/2024 12:07:56

Breaking News LIVE: 3 Injured In Explosion In Firecrackers Storage Unit In Kerala's Ernakulam

Three people injured in an explosion in a firecrackers storage unit located in Puthiyakavu, Ernakulam district

12/02/2024 12:03:02

Breaking News LIVE: TMC Supporters Protest Against Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose's Visit To Sandeshkhali

TMC supporters and workers in Minakhan protest against West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose's visit to Sandeshkhali. 

Women in Sandeshkhali held protests in the last few days, alleging that local TMC leader Sheikh Shajahan and his "gang" captured swathes of land by force, besides sexually harassing them. They demanded the arrest of Shajahan who has been absconding since last month after a team of the ED that went to raid his house in an alleged ration scam was attacked by a mob.

12/02/2024 11:31:30

Breaking News LIVE: 5 Killed In Bus-Car Collision On Yamuna Expressway

Five killed as car collides with bus on Yamuna Expressway near Mathura. More details are awaited.

12/02/2024 11:23:16

Breaking News LIVE: Tamil Nadu Guv Refuses To Read Address Given To Him By Government, Leaves From Assembly

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi, who refused to read the address given by the government to him at the Legislative Assembly, leaves from the Assembly.

Tamil Nadu Speaker M. Appavu after Governor RN Ravi refuses to read his address in the legislative assembly.

"The Governor didn't read his full speech, but I don't want to blame him. He also said the National Anthem should have been recited. Everyone has opinions, if we say anything it won't be ethical. In this government, the CM, the Ministers and all MLAs treat the Governor with respect irrespective of different opinions."

12/02/2024 11:19:43

Breaking News LIVE: FM Sitharaman Meets Central Board Of RBI

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman meets central board of the Reserve Bank of India in Delhi.

12/02/2024 11:18:23

Breaking News LIVE: PM Modi Says Giving Government Jobs To Youth Has Picked Up Speed

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "The work of giving government jobs to the youth has been going on with great speed. It used to take a lot of time from advertisement to actually giving them the job during the rule of previous governments. Bribery used to happen seeing the delay in the work. We have made the recruitment process transparent..."

12/02/2024 11:13:34

Breaking News LIVE: PM Modi Distributes Over 1 Lakh Appointment Letters Under Rozgar Mela

Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributes over 1 lakh appointment letters under Rozgar Mela, via video conferencing.

He laid the foundation stone of Phase I of the integrated complex 'Karmayogi Bhavan' at New Delhi, via video conferencing. 

This complex will promote collaboration and synergy among various pillars of Mission Karmayogi.

12/02/2024 10:58:26

Breaking News LIVE: Farmers Leave From Amritsar For 'Delhi Chalo' March

Farmers leaving from Amritsar ahead of their proposed 'Delhi Chalo' march on February 13. The farmers have called the march on February 13 to demand a law guaranteeing MSP for their produce, one of the conditions they had set when they agreed to withdraw their agitation in 2021.

12/02/2024 10:14:55

Breaking News LIVE: Bengal Guv Leaves For Sandeshkhali Following Arrest Of CPI(M) Leader Nirapada Sardar

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose leaves for Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas district. 

A protest erupted in Sandeshkhali on Sunday following the arrest of CPI(M)'s Nirapada Sardar. The Left Front has criticised the arrest of Sardar and threatened to launch an agitation across West Bengal, demanding the arrest of some local TMC leaders accused of perpetrating atrocities on villagers in Sandeshkhali.

Bose says, "I was in Kerala organising a week-long Bengal festival there, to showcase the best that is there in this cultural heritage of this great land. When I heard the shocking & shattering tale of the incidents that took place in Sandeshkhali, I cancelled my program there. I am going to Sandeshkhali to see for myself what is the real Sandesh..."

12/02/2024 09:39:17

Breaking News LIVE: Delhi Police Imposes Section 144 In Ghazipur, Tikri & Singhu Borders

Delhi Police has imposed Section 144 at the Ghazipur Border, Tikri Border and Singhu Border ahead of the farmers' call for March to Delhi on 13th February.

12/02/2024 09:56:57

Breaking News LIVE: Bharat Jodo Yatra Resumes From Chhattisgarh's Korba

Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra: "Today is the 30th day of the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. We will spend the whole day in (Chhattisgarh's) Korba district. Tomorrow, Rahul Gandhi will meet farmers in Ambikapur. Later, he will also speak to the MGNREGA workers," says Congress leader Jairam Ramesh. 

12/02/2024 09:24:57

Breaking News LIVE: Security Tightened At Singhu Border Ahead Of Farmers' March

Security tightened at Singhu border ahead of farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' march on February 13.

12/02/2024 09:19:10

Breaking News LIVE: Security Tightened Near Ghazipur Border

RPF personnel deployed & security tightened near Ghazipur border area, ahead of the farmers' call for March to Delhi on February 13. 

12/02/2024 09:17:04

Breaking News LIVE: Shambhu Border In Ambala Sealed Ahead Of Farmers' March

Ambala, Haryana: Shambhu border sealed ahead of the farmers' call for march to Delhi on February 13.

12/02/2024 08:29:49

Breaking News LIVE: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal & Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann To Visit Ayodhya On Monday

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his Punjab counterpart Bhagwant Mann will visit Ayodhya on Monday to pay obeisance at the newly built Ram temple. The Aam Aadmi Party convener was invited to the January 22 consecration ceremony at the temple but had said that he wanted to visit the temple later with his family.

12/02/2024 08:26:25

Breaking News LIVE: Delhi Police Barricade Tikri Border Before Farmers' March

Delhi Police barricading at Tikri border, ahead of the farmers' call for march to Delhi on February 13.

12/02/2024 08:19:44

Breaking News LIVE: Delhi Police Barricade Ghazipur Border, Ahead Of Feb 13 Farmers' March

Delhi Police barricade at Ghazipur border, ahead of the farmers' call for march to Delhi on February 13.

12/02/2024 08:16:58

Breaking News LIVE: Indian Coast Guard Rescue 11 Crew Members Stranded After Boat Suffers Engine Failure

Indian Coast Guard Ship Vikram rescued 11 crew members of IFB King (IND-TN-12-MM-6466) stranded at high seas due to engine failure since 05 February. The boat was safely towed from 280 nautical miles West of Minicoy Island and handed over to ICGS Minicoy: ICG officials