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Hello and welcome to the ABP News Blog. Follow this space to get the latest developments and breaking news from India, including President Ram Nath Kovind's address to the nation, Rajnath Singh's Kashmir visit, Covid's latest update, Monkeypox and other developing stories across the country abroad.Sonia Gandhi's Second Round Of ED Questioning ExpectedCongress President Sonia Gandhi is expected to appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for the next round of questioning in the National Herald case, as reported by news agency PTI.Significantly, the ED had questioned Sonia for two hours on Thursday in the money laundering case related to the National Herald newspaper. At the same time, in protest against this, Congress demonstrated power across the country. The date of summons issued to Sonia for questioning in the money laundering case was extended by a day to July 26. Officials said that instead of Monday, July 25, Sonia Gandhi has to appear before the ED on Tuesday. The probe pertains to alleged financial irregularities in Congress-promoted Young Indian Pvt Ltd, which owns the National Herald newspaper.Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy To Inspect Flood-Hit IslandsAndhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy will visit flood-affected villages in the Konaseema district. This information was given by Andhra Pradesh's BC Welfare, Information and Public Relations Minister C Venu Gopal Krishna.Venu Gopal Krishna told reporters at Ganti Pedapudi village on Sunday that the Chief Minister Shri Reddy would be at Burugulanka, G. Pedapudi Lanka will visit Nunna Vari Baduva and Vadrapalli villages and Rajol and interact with the flood-affected people on the relief given to them to deal with the natural calamity.

26/07/2022 22:16:46

PM Modi To Visit Gujarat, Tamil Nadu To Lay Foundation Stones Of Multiple Projects

PM Modi will visit Gujarat and Tamil Nadu on 28-29 July. On 28 July, PM will inaugurate and lay foundation stone of multiple projects of Sabar Dairy at Gadhoda Chowki, Sabarkantha. Thereafter,PM will travel to Chennai and declare open the 44th Chess Olympiad in Chennai at around 6 PM: PMO

26/07/2022 22:08:19

Pakistan SC Declares Pervaiz Elahi New Chief Minister Of Punjab

Pakistan Muslim League (Q) leader Chaudhry Parvez Elahi is Chief Minister of Punjab, ruled Pakistan Supreme Court on Tuesday.

26/07/2022 21:13:51

4.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Mizoram: National Center for Seismology

An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 occurred at 7km west of Champhai, Mizoram: National Center for Seismology

26/07/2022 19:33:53

Sonia Gandhi To Appear Before ED Again On Wednesday In National Herald Case

Sonia Gandhi to appear again before ED on Wednesday for questioning in National Herald money laundering case: Officials

26/07/2022 19:08:59

Sonia Gandhi Leaves ED Office After 6 Hrs Of Questioning In National Herald Case

26/07/2022 18:26:54

Amarnath Yatra Suspended Due To Heavy Rains, Pilgrims Rushed Back To Panchtarni Camp

Amarnath Yatra has been suspended between Panchtarni and the cave due to inclement weather, officials said on Tuesday.

Heavy rainfall occurred in the mountains around the holy cave shrine this afternoon due to which water level in a nearby stream also rose, they said. The pilgrims were rushed back to Panchtarni camp.

26/07/2022 18:21:43

Four Rounds Of 5 Spectrum Auction Concludes Today, 5th Round Tomorrow

5G spectrum auction concludes for the day. A total of four rounds of the auction were conducted today. The fifth round of the auction will start tomorrow.

26/07/2022 17:15:56

Russia To Quit International Space Station After 2024, Says Roscosmos Official

26/07/2022 16:42:31

Monkeypox Outbreak: Situation Under Control, 4 Cases Reported So Far, Says Niti Aayog

As of now, there are 4 monkeypox cases in India. Govt has taken proactive measures several weeks ago. Screening is being done at airports. 15 laboratories have been set up. The situation is under control and there is need to panic: Dr VK Paul, Member (Health), Niti Aayog

26/07/2022 16:06:47

Bengal SSC Scam: ED Summons Another TMC MLA Manik Bhattacharya

TMC MLA Manik Bhattacharya has been summoned by ED after the arrest of the West Bengal Minister and former Education Minister of the state, Partha Chatterjee and his close aide Arpita Mukherjee. He has been to join the ED Kolkata office tomorrow.

26/07/2022 14:49:10

Breaking News LIVE: Congress President Sonia Gandhi Leaves ED Office

Congress president Sonia Gandhi leaves ED office after about 2.5 hours of questioning in money laundering case linked to National Herald newspaper. She will again return for questioning after lunch.

26/07/2022 14:16:38

Breaking News LIVE: Man Arrested For Threatening Vicky-Katrina Sent To 2-Day Judicial Custody

Man, accused of threatening Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal through social media who was arrested by Mumbai police, yesterday, was produced in a Bandra court where he was sent to 2-day police custody by the court

26/07/2022 13:43:38

Breaking News LIVE: Allahabad HC Denies Bail To Ashish Mishra In Lakhimpur Kheri Case

Lakhimpur violence case | Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court rejects bail petition of main accused Ashish Mishra Court refuses to grant him bail.

26/07/2022 13:06:00

Breaking News LIVE: SC Directs Centre To Find Sol To Stop Parties From Giving Freebies During Polls

Supreme Court directs Centre to find a solution to stop political parties from giving freebies during elections. Court posts the matter for further hearing on August 3.

26/07/2022 12:02:01

Breaking News LIVE: Rahul Gandhi, Congress Leaders Protest Against ED Questioning To Sonia Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi, Congress MPs march from Gandhi Statue in the Parliament premises towards Vijay Chowk in protest of ED questioning Sonia Gandhi.

26/07/2022 11:40:56

Breaking News LIVE: SC To Hear Uddhav Faction's Plea Against EC Proceedings On Aug 1

SC to hear on August 1 plea of Uddhav Thackeray faction of Shiv Sena against EC proceedings on petition of Eknath Shinde group

26/07/2022 11:12:12

Breaking News LIVE: Delhi CM Kejriwal Pays Condolences For Victims Of Hooch Tragedy

We pay our condolences to those who died in the hooch tragedy, we also pray for the speedy recovery of those who are currently under treatment in the hospital: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on hooch tragedy in Dhandhuka, Ahmedabad

 

 

26/07/2022 11:11:17

Breaking News LIVE: Rajya Sabha Adjourned Till 12PM After Ruckus By Oppn

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 12 pm, minutes after proceedings of the House began for the day, amid the Opposition's ruckus on various issues.

 

 

26/07/2022 11:08:09

Breaking News LIVE: Cong Chief Sonia Gandhi Arrives At ED Office For Second Round Of Questioning

Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi arrives at the ED office in Delhi for the second round of questioning in connection with the National Herald case.

26/07/2022 11:00:15

Breaking News LIVE: 12 Villagers Admitted To Hospitals, A Day After 4 Died Of Drinking Spurious Liquor

12 people from nearby villages admitted to civil hospital, 6 are stable & kept under observation. Other 6 are being treated. As of now, nobody is serious. We are ready to treat more patients: Dr Rakesh Joshi, Medical Superintendent, Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad

This comes after four people died after drinking spurious liquor in Gujarat's Dhandhuka on Monday.

26/07/2022 10:32:54

Breaking News LIVE: Never Slowed Down Or Walked Away From Investments In India, Says Adani In 5G Auction

We have never slowed or walked away from investments in India; spending USD 70-bn in new energy business, says Gautam Adani to shareholder during 5G auction. 

26/07/2022 10:31:38

Breaking News LIVE: 'We Made Entry In Various Sector With Govt's Vision Of Atmanirbhar Bharat', Says Adani

We made entries in sectors ranging from the data center, digital super apps & industrial clouds, to defence & aerospace, metals & materials-aligned with Govt's vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat. Our combined group market capitalisation this yr exceeded USD 200 bn: Gautam Adani to shareholders during 5G spectrum auction. 

26/07/2022 10:20:53

Breaking News LIVE: 5G Spectrum Auction Begins Online

5G spectrum auction begins online. Reliance Jio, Adani Group, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea are the four major participants in the auction.

26/07/2022 10:05:09

Breaking News LIVE: ED Issues Notice To Church Of South India Moderator To Appear For Interrogation

Enforcement Directorate issued notice to Church of South India (CSI) Moderator & South Kerala Bishop Dharmaraj Rasalam asking to appear before it tomorrow for interrogation.This is regarding the alleged money laundering case in connection with church-run Karakonam Medical College

26/07/2022 10:03:46

Breaking News LIVE: Delhi To Witness Scattered Rainfall Today, Says IMD

The minimum temperature in Delhi dipped slightly to settle at 26.4 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, even as the weather office forecast generally cloudy sky with light rain or drizzle later in the day.

Parts of the national capital had received scattered rainfall on Monday and the maximum temperature settled at 35.2 degrees Celsius, a notch above the season's average.

The city reported 2 mm of rainfall from 8:30 AM on Monday to 8:30 AM on Tuesday, as per data shared by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

The relative humidity at 8:30 AM stood at 84 per cent.

The maximum temperature on Tuesday is expected to rise to 36 degrees Celsius.  The minimum and maximum temperature readings on Wednesday are likely to settle at 26 degrees Celsius and 35 degrees Celsius respectively with a mainly clear sky forecast, according to IMD data.

26/07/2022 09:47:22

Breaking News LIVE: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Tests Positive For COVID

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has tested COVID-19 positive. He has been suffering from fever for the past four days.

26/07/2022 09:35:28

Breaking News LIVE: Entire Nation Will Bow Down To Valour & Victory Of Indian Army, Says COC Northern Command

The entire nation is bowing down to the valour and victory of the Indian Army. Through Kargil Vijay Diwas we remember their sacrifices with a sense of gratitude: General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) Northern Command, Lt General Upendra Dwivedi in Drass, Kargil

26/07/2022 09:33:35

Breaking News LIVE: India Logs 14K Covid Cases In Last 24 Hrs

Single-day rise of 14,830 new COVID-19 cases, 36 fatalities push India's infection tally to 4,39,20,451, death toll to 5,26,110: Govt

26/07/2022 09:30:57

Breaking News LIVE: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Tests COVID Positive

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has tested COVID-19 positive. He has been suffering from fever for the past four days.

26/07/2022 09:07:01

Breaking News LIVE: 3 Service Chiefs Lay Wreaths At National War Memorial On Kargil Vijay Diwas

The three service chiefs - Army chief General Manoj Pande, Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar & Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari - lay wreaths at the National War Memorial in Delhi, on Kargil Vijay Diwas

26/07/2022 09:05:03

Breaking News LIVE: Naxal In Chhattisgarh With Bounty On His Head Killed

A Naxal, Budhram Markam, having a reward of Rs 5 lakh & 19 cases registered against him killed in an encounter on the intervening night of 25 and 26 July in Katekalyan, Dantewada dist. Search operation underway, security personnel safe: P Sundarraj, IG, Bastar

26/07/2022 08:29:40

Breaking News LIVE: President Droupadi Murmu Pays Tribute To Martyrs Of Kargil War

President Droupadi Murmu pays tributes to soldiers who lost their lives in the 1999 Kargil War, on Kargil Vijay Diwas. 

She said, "Kargil Vijay Diwas is a symbol of extraordinary valor and determination of our armed forces. I bow to all the brave soldiers who laid down their lives to protect Mother India. All the countrymen will always be indebted to them and their family members. Jai Hind!"

26/07/2022 07:56:15

Breaking News LIVE: Wreath Laying Ceremony At Karigil War Memorial In Drass

Jammu & Kashmir | Wreath laying ceremony being held at Kargil War Memorial in Drass to pay tribute to soldiers who lost lives in the 1999 Kargil War, on Kargil Vijay Diwas.

 

 

26/07/2022 07:34:13

Breaking New LIVE: Bengal Minister Partha Chatterjee Arrives At Kolkata Airport

West Bengal Minister & former Education Minister Partha Chatterjee arrives at Kolkata airport. He will be taken to the CGO complex after an ED custody was ordered for him till 3rd August. 

26/07/2022 07:11:36

Breaking News LIVE: Sonia Gandhi's Second Round Of ED Questioning Today

Congress President Sonia Gandhi is to appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) Today, July 26 for her second round of questioning in the money laundering case linked to the National Herald newspaper.