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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.Amrit Udyan At Rashtrapati Bhavan To Open For PublicThe Rashtrapati Bhavan gardens, including the rechristened 'Amrit Udyan', will be thrown open to the public from January 31. Amrit Udyan will remain open for visitors from January 31 to March 26 between 10 am and 4 pm, a statement issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday said.The iconic Mughal Gardens at the Rashtrapati Bhavan was renamed Amrit Udyan on Saturday.From March 28 to 31, the gardens will be open for special categories. For farmers on March 28, for differently-abled persons on March 29, for defence, paramilitary forces and police personnel on March 30 and for women, including tribal women's self-help groups, on March 31.In this year's Udyan Utsav, among several other attractions, visitors will be able to see specially cultivated tulips of 12 unique varieties which are expected to bloom in phases.This time, the gardens -- Herbal Garden, Bonsai Garden, Central Lawn, Long Garden and Circular Garden -- will be open to the public for about two months.Asaram Bapu Rape Case: Court To Pronounce Quantum Of Sentence On TuesdayAfter Asaram Bapu was convicted in a 2013 rape case, a court will pronounce the quantum of sentence on Tuesday. The woman claimed she was raped multiple times between 2001 and 2006 while she lived at Asaram Bapu's ashram on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, according to the FIR filed at Chandkheda police station.Sessions court judge DK Soni acquitted six other accused, including Asaram's wife Laxmiben, their daughter, and four disciples who were accused of aiding and abetting the crime, for want of evidence.Asaram's lawyer said the session court's order will be challenged in the Gujarat High Court.The 81-year-old godman is currently serving a life sentence in a Jodhpur jail for raping a minor girl at his ashram in Rajasthan in 2013.

31/01/2023 21:20:40

Jharkhand: Massive Fire Breaks Out In Apartment In Dhanbad, Few Casualties Reported

Massive fire breaks out in an apartment in Dhanbad. Several feared trapped. A few deaths reported. The exact number can't be verified as rescue is still underway: DSP Law and Order, Dhanbad

31/01/2023 20:55:38

Foreign Secy Vinay Mohan Kwatra, US Under Secretary Of State For Political Affairs Victoria Nuland Chair India-US FOC

Foreign Secretary Shri Vinay Mohan Kwatra and the U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs H.E. Ms. Victoria Nuland, co-chaired the annual India-U.S. Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) on 31 January 2023 in New Delhi. 

The FOC was an opportunity to continue discussions held during Foreign Secretary’s visit to USA in October 2022. Both sides reviewed progress made towards further consolidating the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. 

Discussions also covered contemporary regional developments in South Asia, Indian Ocean Region and the Indo-Pacific. The two sides reiterated their commitment to a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific, with the objective of ensuring peace, stability and prosperity in the region.

31/01/2023 20:08:02

Former Law Minister And Senior Advocate Shanti Bhushan Passes Away

Former Law Minister and Senior Advocate Shanti Bhushan passes away.

31/01/2023 18:33:05

Union Cabinet Meeting To Be Held Before Budget Proceedings In Parliament Tomorrow

Union Cabinet meeting to be held tomorrow before the commencement of Budget proceedings in the Parliament.

31/01/2023 16:56:57

Court Grants Bail To Air India 'Pee Gate' Accused Shankar Mishra

Patiala House Court grants bail to Shankar Mishra, accused of allegedly urinating on a woman on board an Air India flight from New York to New Delhi on November 26 last year. He was arrested by the Delhi Police on January 6.

31/01/2023 16:18:10

AAP Telangana State Core Committee Member Indira Shobhan Resigns

Days after the visit of Arvind Kejriwal, AAP Telangana State Core Committee Member Indira Shobhan resigned the party over AAP joining hands with CM KCR and BRS. In her open letter, she also questioned the AAP's boycott of the president's speech.

31/01/2023 16:05:51

WATCH: Rahul Gandhi Supporters Welcome Him As He Arrives In Delhi After Bharat Jodo Yatra

Supporters of Congress MP Rahul Gandhi welcome him as he arrives at his Delhi residence after the completion of the Bharat Jodo Yatra.

31/01/2023 14:48:43

Centre Is Confusing People In Name Of CAA, Says Bengal CM Mamata

In name of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, the Centre is confusing people, said West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee at a government programme in Malda, reported PTI.

31/01/2023 14:16:22

Rupee Falls 49 Paise To Slip Below 82 Against US Dollar In Intra-Day Trade

Rupee falls 49 paise to slip below 82 against the US dollar in intra-day trade, PTI reported.

31/01/2023 13:46:52

Visakhapatnam To Be Capital Of Andhra Pradesh, CM Jagan Mohan Reddy Announces

Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has announced that soon, Visakhapatnam will become the capital of the state.

31/01/2023 13:06:49

BSF Seizes 3 Packets Of Heroin At India-Pak Border In Punjab's Ferozepur

BSF 136 Battalion seized 3 packets of heroin in the area of BOP Maboke at the India-Pakistan border in Ferozepur, Punjab. During checking by the BSF Battalion, the packets were found inside a polythene bag.

31/01/2023 12:59:43

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi Visits Dargah Hazratbal In Srinagar

Jammu and Kashmir: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi today visited Dargah Hazratbal in Srinagar.

31/01/2023 12:53:33

Reactor Explodes At Pvt Lab In Andhra Pradesh, Nearby Factories Shut Down As Security Measure

A reactor exploded at GMFC labs private limited in Anakapalli district of Andhra Pradesh.

Immediately three fire tenders were rushed to the spot. The fire is under control now. As a safety measure, nearby factories were shut down, said Anakapalli district fire officer Lakshman Swami, reported ANI.

31/01/2023 10:31:22

19 Patients Evacuated From Pune Hospital After Nearby Tyre Godown Catches Fire

19 patients were evacuated from Max Neuro Hospital as a safety measure after a fire gutted a nearby tyre godown in the Kasarwadi area of Pimpri Chinchwad in the Pune district of Maharashtra late last night. The fire was later doused, reported ANI.

31/01/2023 10:27:19

ED Attaches Assests Worth Rs 17.48 Cr Of Deputy Secy In Chhattisgarh CMO, Others In Coal Levy Scam

The federal agency tweeted, "ED has provisionally attached 51 immovable properties worth ₹17.48Cr. approx. which are beneficially owned by Ms Saumya Chaurasia, Dy Secretary to CM of Chhattisgarh & ors. in the illegal Coal levy extortion scam. In total, ED has attached assets to the tune of ₹ 170Cr. approx."

31/01/2023 09:54:45

Foreign Delegates Reach IIT-madra Research Park For First G20 Education Working Group Meeting

Music and celebrations welcome foreign delegates as they arrive at IIT-Madras Research Park in Chennai for the first G20 Education Working Group Meeting.

31/01/2023 09:40:38

Death Toll Rises To 83 In Pak's Peshawar Mosque Attack, Says Report

Death toll rises to 83 in Peshawar mosque attack in Pakistan, reports AFP citing hospital.

31/01/2023 09:15:56

Saddened By These Scenes: Australian High Commissioner To India On Vandalisation Of Temple In Melobourne

Australian High Commissioner to India, Barry O’Farrell expressed sadness over the incident of violence and defacing of a Hindu temple in Melbourne.

He tweeted, "Saddened by these scenes so soon after Australia and India celebrate diversity and unity on their respective national days. Our commitment to peaceful protest does not extend to violence."

31/01/2023 09:12:22

NSA Ajit Doval Gets Warm Reception In US, Meets Representaives From Industry, Academia

NSA Ajit Doval on Tuesday received a warm reception in the US. 

Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Ambassador of India to the US said, "A unique & special reception in India House! Delighted to host India's NSA Ajit Doval, US' NSA Jake Sullivan, Commerce Secy Gina Raimondo, CEOs from India & US & leadership of prominent Universities."

Elaborating on details of meeting, Embassy of India, Washington, DC said, "US Secy of Commerce Gina Raimondo & NSAs Ajit Doval & Jake Sullivan met reps from industry, academia & thought leaders at RoundTable on Critical & Emerging Technologies by USIBC. Detailed discussions on building India-US trusted partner ecosystem."

31/01/2023 09:06:38

Retired Professor Couple Found Dead In Their Home In Bihar's Arrah

A retired professor couple has been found dead in their home in Bihar's Arrah.

The crime scene has been preserved, FSL team called in.  It appears that the couple was hit which led to their death. The exact cause of death can be ascertained after the postmortem of bodies: SP, Bhojpur

31/01/2023 08:26:04

4 Dead After Car Rams Into Bus On Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway In Maharashtra

Four people died on spot in a collision between a car and a bus on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway in Dahanu area of Palghar district, Maharashtra.

The car was enroute Mumbai from Gujarat and rammed into the bus after the car driver lost control of the vehicle: Palghar Police

31/01/2023 08:08:12

Budget Session: AAP To Boycott President's Address Today, Says Report

On the first day of the Budget session, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will boycott the President's Address as the party's MPs will stay out of the Parliament House at the time of the address, reported ANI citing AAP sources.

31/01/2023 08:05:10

10 Injured In Mass Shooting In Florida, Says Report

A mass shooting in Florida, US has left 10 people wounded while two are in critical condition, reported ANI citing a CNN report.

31/01/2023 07:53:23

Indian High Commissioner To Australia Visits Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple In Melbourne, Condemns Its Vandalization

Indian High Commissioner to Australia Manpreet Vohra visited the Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple in Melbourne and condemned its vandalization.

"Visited the historic Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple in Melbourne, a place of worship that has always been revered by all communities and faiths. That makes its vandalization with hate-filled grafitti by pro-Khalistani elements even more condemnable. Confident that they will not succeed," he said in a tweet.

31/01/2023 07:31:20

India's Growth Projection To Be 6.1% For 2023: IMF

International Monetary Fund (IMF) report says that India's growth projection will be 6.1 percent for 2023.

31/01/2023 07:19:42

Condemn Defacing Of Gauri Shankar Mandir In Brampton: Consulate General of India In Toronto

In an official statement, the Consulate General of India in Toronto has condemned the defacing of the Gauri Shankar temple in Canada's Brampton city.

"Condemn defacing of Gauri Shankar Mandir in Brampton, a symbol of Indian heritage, with anti-India graffiti. The hateful act of vandalism has deeply hurt  Indian community's sentiments in Canada. We've raised concerns on it with Canadian authorities," the statement read.

31/01/2023 07:15:23

Mass Shooting In Florida Leaves 9 Dead: Reports

According to ANI, a mass shooting in Florida has left nine people wounded, reports US Media and News company ABC News citing Lakeland Police Department.

31/01/2023 07:12:22

IMF Lifts 2023 World Growth Forecast To 2.9 Percent: Report

International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lifted 2023 world growth forecast to 2.9 percent, reported AFP.