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Breaking News HIGHLIGHTS: Hello and welcome to the ABP Live Breaking News Live blog. Please follow this space for all the breaking news and latest updates from India and around the world.Karnataka govt set to to launch free rice scheme from July 1Following the successful implementation of the Shakthi plan, which provides free travel for women on all state buses in the state, Karnataka's new Congress administration is preparing to begin the ambitious Anna Bhagya scheme, which promises 10 kg rice to every members of BPL families.K.H. Muniyappa, Minister for Food and Civil Supplies, indicated on Friday that the Anna Bhagya is underway and that the government will transfer funds into the bank accounts of recipients on Saturday.The government has information on 90 percent of BPL recipients' bank accounts, he said, adding that those who do not have bank accounts should open one."Each member will be given Rs 170. Until the rice is available, DBT would be made. Whenever rice is available, it would be given. In south, ragi will be given and in north, jowar would be given, along with five kg rice. The funds are available and money would be transferred to accounts from Saturday," he said."Two kg of ragi/jowar would be distributed and eight kg rice. As per the commitment the scheme is being launched by July 1. Now, instead of rice, money would be given. The Central government has stocks, if it changes its mind and supplies rice, it would be given to beneficiaries," Muniyappa said.HDFC to merge with subsidiary HDFC Bank on July 1HDFC will merge with its subsidiary HDFC Bank on Saturday after their separate boards approved the idea on Friday.HDFC will cease to exist as of July 1 as a result of the reverse merger."Saturday, July 1, 2023, to be the 'Effective Date' of the composite scheme of amalgamation, on which date the certified order of the NCLT sanctioning the Scheme will be filed by HDFC Investments, HDFC Holdings, HDFC Limited and HDFC Bank with the RoC," HDFC Bank said in a regulatory filing, PTI reported.On April 4, 2022, HDFC Bank agreed to take over its parent, which is the largest pure-play mortgage lender, in a USD 40-billion all-stock transaction, establishing a financial services behemoth with a combined value of over Rs 18 lakh crore.The combined shares of the HDFC twins will have the greatest weightage on the indexes, approaching 14%, much above the current index heavyweight Reliance Industries' weightage of 10.4%.   

01/07/2023 23:16:20

Zelensky Says Wants 'Invitation' To Join NATO At Vilnius Summit: Report

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that during an upcoming key NATO summit in Vilnius later this month, he wants his country to receive an "invitation" to join the alliance after the war, news agency AFP reported. 

01/07/2023 22:04:39

Lashkar Associate Arrested In Srinagar's Batmaloo

One terror associate of LeT, Yasir Ahmed Ittoo arrested with four perfume IEDs from Batmaloo Bus Stand. FIR under sections 3/5 of Explosive Substances Act, 7/25 of IA Act & 13, 23 of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act registered in Batmaloo PS: Srinagar Police

01/07/2023 21:07:09

Congress To Sound Poll Bugle In Telangana With Rahul Gandhi's Public Meeting On July 2

Cong to sound poll bugle in Telangana with public meeting addressed by Rahul Gandhi on July 2, news agency PTI reported.

01/07/2023 20:57:59

Several Users Across The World Complain Of Twitter Outage: Report

Several users across the world complain of a Twitter outage, news agency ANI reported.

01/07/2023 19:20:28

Maharashtra: Fire Breaks Out In Godowns In Kurla. Six Fire Tenders At The Spot

Fire breaks out in godowns in Kurla area of Mumbai. Six fire tenders are present at the spot. Firefighting operations are underway. No injuries reported yet. Details awaited.

01/07/2023 15:06:47

ED Summons Trinamool Youth Congress President Sayoni Ghosh On July 5 In SSC Scam Case

Trinamool Youth Congress President Sayoni Ghosh has been summoned by Enforcement Directorate again on July 5, in connection with SSC scam case.

01/07/2023 15:03:25

Rajnath Singh Reaches Chhatisgarh's Raipur, To Address Public Meeting In Kanker Today

Chhattisgarh: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reaches Raipur Airport. Defence Minister will hold a public meeting in Kanker, Chhattisgarh today.

01/07/2023 15:02:02

Spanish PM Sanchez Arrives In Kyiv To Meet Zelensky As Spain Begins EU Presidency: Report

Spanish PM Sanchez says arrives in Kyiv to meet Zelensky as Spain begins EU presidency, reports AFP.

01/07/2023 14:59:28

Death Toll In Kenya Road Crash Increases To 49, More Victims Feared Trapped

The death toll from a grisly road crash in western Kenya has risen to 49, a government minister said on Saturday, as rescuers worked to clear the wreckage where more victims are feared trapped.

01/07/2023 14:58:14

Gross GST Collection Crosses ₹1.6 Lakh Crore In June 2023, Records 12% Year-On-Year Growth

Gross GST revenue collected in the month of June 2023 is Rs 1,61,497 crore; records 12 per cent year-on-year growth: Ministry of Finance

01/07/2023 14:25:34

'Appreciate It, But Issue Shouldn't Be Politicised': Manipur BJP President On Rahul Gandhi's Visit

"In the current situation, I appreciate Rahul Gandhi's visit to the state. However, the focus should be on solving the situation and bringing back peace. The issue should not be politicised", says BJP State President, A Sharda Devi on Rahul Gandhi's visit to Manipur.

01/07/2023 14:24:08

Lt. Gen Pratik Sharma Appointed DG Of Military Operations At Army HQ

Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma assumed the appointment of the Director General of Military Operations at Army Headquarters. Prior to this, he was commanding the Kharga Corps in Ambala.

01/07/2023 13:49:41

'BJP Will Win, Congress Has No Faith In CM Bhupesh': BJP's Raman Singh On Chhattisgarh Polls

Former Chhattisgarh CM Raman Singh, says "It is clear that BJP is forming its government in Chhattisgarh in 2023. Congress does not have faith in Bhupesh Baghel, now they have started talking about collective leadership and brought TS Singh Deo. Even if they bring Rahul Gandhi, it will not create a difference."

01/07/2023 13:18:20

Sec 144 Imposed, Over 30 Held As 2 Groups Clashed Over E-Rickshaw Battery Theft In Jharkhand's Dhanbad

A clash erupted between two groups over the alleged theft of an e-rickshaw battery yesterday in Jharkhand. Stones were pelted during the clash.

SSP Dhanbad said that Section 144 was imposed in the area yesterday continues. Around 30 persons from both sides have been arrested. The situation is peaceful and under control now.

01/07/2023 13:08:33

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Says Govt To Distribute Money Instead Of Free Rice From July 10

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said that his government will start distributing money in place of free rice promised under the Anna Bhagya Scheme from July 10.

01/07/2023 13:05:30

FM Sitharaman Stresses Banks Should Follow Best Corporate Govt Practices

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stresses banks should follow best corporate governance practices, ensure prudent liquidity management.

01/07/2023 13:04:01

Shahbad Dairy Murder Case: Delhi Court Takes Cognisance Of Chargesheet, To Hear Matter On July 20

Delhi's Rohini Court takes cognisance of the chargesheet filed against accused Sahil for allegedly murdering a minor girl by stabbing her many times and bludgeoning her face with a stone slab on May 28, 2023, in Shahbad Dairy area. Court to hear the matter on July 20.

01/07/2023 12:50:55

Monsoon Session To Run From July 20 Till August 11: Tweets Parl Affairs Minister

"Monsoon Session, 2023 of Parliament will commence from 20th July and continue till 11th August. Urge all parties to contribute towards productive discussions on Legislative Business and other items during the Monsoon Session," tweets Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi

01/07/2023 12:44:36

Plea Filed In Madras HC Against TN Governor's Decision To Dismiss State Minister Senthil Balaji

Social activist, advocate and president of Desiya Makkal Sakthi Katchi, ML Ravi has filed a writ petition in Madras High Court against TN Governor RN Ravi's direction on State Minister Senthil Balaji's dismissal.

01/07/2023 12:16:13

BJP Sanyuka Morcha Meet Underway In Delhi Under Party Chief Nadda's Chairmanship

Meeting of BJP Sanyukt Morcha is underway at party headquarters in Delhi under the chairmanship of BJP national president JP Nadda, Organisation General Secretary BL Santosh, Morcha In-charge, National General Secretary and Morcha president are present in the meeting.

01/07/2023 12:14:58

Delhi Police Arrests 4 For Opperating Illegal Scrapping Yards In Ranhola Area

Special Staff, Outer District has arrested four persons from the area of PS Ranhola for operating illegal scrapping yards in the area where vehicles were scrapped illegally. The gas cutters and cutting tools used in scrapping the vehicles have been seized. Three separate cases U/s 188 IPC and 5/15 Environment Act, 1986 were registered at PS- Ranhola and four accused persons have been arrested in the case, says Delhi Police.

01/07/2023 12:14:02

PM Modi Addresses 17th Indian Cooperative Congress

PM Modi is addressing the 17th Indian Cooperative Congress in Delhi.

01/07/2023 11:41:14

'PM Modi Created Ministry Of Cooperation': Shah At 17th Indian Cooperative Congress.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah speaks at the 17th Indian Cooperative Congress. He says "The cooperative movement is about 115 years old in our country.  Since independence, the main demand of the workers of the cooperative sector was that the Ministry of Cooperation should be made separate. After PM Modi was re-elected as the Prime Minister in 2019, he constituted a separate Ministry of Cooperation"

01/07/2023 11:19:35

4 Dead, 9 Hurt In Head-On Collission Between 2 Vehciles In Maharashtra's Nashik

Four dead, nine others injured after a car collided head-on with another vehicle in Maharashtra’s Nashik. More details are awaited.

01/07/2023 11:18:16

'Mumbai BJP Is Complete Drama': Sanjay Raut Says BJP Scared Of Holding Polls In Maha

"Mumbai's BJP is a complete drama. We are continuously putting up a demand to hold elections in Maharashtra but they (BJP) are scared of it... The draft of UCC has not come yet, we will think about UCC once the draft is released", says Uddhav Thackeray faction leader and MP Sanjay Raut

01/07/2023 11:16:39

PM Modi, Shah Attend 17th Indian Cooperative Congress In Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah attend the 17th Indian Cooperative Congress at International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC), in Delhi.

01/07/2023 10:47:35

Fire Breaks Out At Departmental Store In Ghazibad's Vaishali, Fire Tenders Rushed To Spot

Fire breaks out at a departmental store in Ghaziabad's Vaishali. Fire tenders rushed the spot to douse the fire. More details are awaited.

01/07/2023 10:41:02

Tomato Prices Soar To Rs 120 Per Kg In Chennai, Hyderabad Amid Heavy Rain

Tomato prices soar to Rs 120 per kilogram in Koyambedu wholesale vegetable market. The price of tomatoes is Rs 120/kg, and green chillies are Rs 100-120/kg in Hyderabad.

01/07/2023 10:39:29

Severe Waterlogging Inside Gandhidham Railway Station In Gujarat Due To Heavy Rainfall

Kachchh, Gujarat: Severe waterlogging inside Gandhidham Railway Station, following heavy rainfall in the region.

01/07/2023 09:40:34

Congress Parliamentary Strategy Group Meet Today, Will Discuss Uniform Civil Code

Congress Parliamentary Strategy Group to meet today at 10, Janpath as Parliamentary Standing Committee on Law & Justice to discuss Uniform Civil Code on July 3, reports ANI.

01/07/2023 09:17:28

PM Modi Expresses Grief Over Maha Bus Accident, Announces Rs 2 Lakh Ex Gratia

PM Modi expresses grief over loss of lives in bus accident in Maharashtra's Buldhana.

"Deeply saddened by the devastating bus mishap in Buldhana, Maharashtra. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of those who lost their lives. May the injured recover soon. The local administration is providing all possible assistance to the affected."

"An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of those who lost their lives in the bus mishap in Buldhana. Rs. 50,000 would be given to the injured," PMO said in a tweet.

01/07/2023 09:09:15

Neeraj Chopra Wins Daimond League With Terrific Throw Of 87.66m

World's No. 1 & Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra wins Diamond League 2023 as he finished first at the Lausanne event. Chopra made a terrific throw of 87.66m in his 5th attempt.

01/07/2023 09:01:13

Moderate To Heavy Rain Expectec In Mumbai, Thane And Palghar In Next 3-4 Hours: IMD

Moderate to heavy rain in the city and suburbs with the possibility of very heavy rainfall likely at isolated places in the districts of Mumbai, Thane and Palghar during the next 3-4 hours: IMD Mumbai

01/07/2023 08:43:57

Maha CM Shinde Announces Rs 5 Lakh Ex Gratia For Kin Of Deceased Of Bus Accident In Buldhana

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde announces an ex gratia of Rs 5 lakhs to the next of kin of the deceased in the bus accident on Samruddhi Mahamarg expressway in Buldhana: CMO

01/07/2023 08:40:21

'Heartbreaking': Union Home Minister Amit Shah Tweets On Road Accident In Maharashtra's Buldhana

Union Home Minister Amit Shah says the road accident in Maharashtra's Buldhana district is "heartbreaking".

01/07/2023 08:02:48

Ex-Brazil President Bolsonaro Barred From Running For Political Office Till 2030: Report

Brazil's highest electoral court has barred former President Jair Bolsonaro from running for political office till 2030. This comes after Bolsonaro was found guilty of abusing his power and misusing public media during last year's election campaign, CNN reported.

The former president was found guilty by five out of seven judges, effectively ending any hope of a political comeback in the forthcoming 2026 election. Two of the judges voted against the decision, which prevents Bolsonaro from running for public office for eight years.

01/07/2023 07:24:33

1st Batch Of Pilgrims From Pahalgam Move To Amarnath Cave In Jammu And Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir administration flags off first batch of pilgrims from Pahalgam to Amarnath Cave for Amarnath Yatra 2023.

01/07/2023 07:18:45

2 Bangladesh Women Nationals Arrested From Maha For Illegally Living In Country

Two Bangladeshi women nationals arrested on June 30 from Dahisar in Maharashtra, who were living illegally in the country since February 2023. A case has been registered against both of them at Dahisar PS. Further investigation underway: Mumbai Crime Branch

01/07/2023 07:15:09

25 Dead, 8 Hurt After Bus Burst Into Flames In Maharashtra's Buldhana

A bus burst into flames on Samruddhi Mahamarg expressway in Buldhana, Maharashtra. A total of 33 people were travelling on the bus out of which 25 people died and 8 people sustained injuries. The driver of the bus also survived and said that the bus overturned after a tyre burst leading to flames in the bus: Buldhana SP Sunil Kadasane

01/07/2023 07:10:26

16 Kidnapped Mexican Police Employees Freed after 3 Days Of Captivity: Report

Sixteen police employees kidnapped in Mexico's Chiapas state have been freed after three days in captivity, Governor Rutilio Escandon says, reports AFP.