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Breaking News Live Updates: Hello and welcome to the live blog of ABP Live. Please follow this space for all the breaking news and latest updates from India and around the world.MoS Kirti Vardhan To Visit Kuwait To Oversee Relief MeasuresMoS Kirti Vardhan Singh will travel to Kuwait to oversee the relief measures and ensure expeditious repatration of the mortal remains of the Indian workers who lost their lives. The visit comes after at least 49 people, mostly Indians, were killed in a fire incident in Kuwait on Wednesday.MoS Singh stated that India stands with the victims of the Kuwait fire incident and "we express our sympathy to them". The decision of Singh's visit to Kuwait was made following an urgent meeting with PM Naremdra Modi. The government of India has announced ex-gratia relief of Rs 2 lakh to the kin of the deceased from the PM Relief Fund.Chandrababu Naidu To Assume Charge As Andhra's CM TodayThe newly-elected Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N Chandrababu Naidu, will assume charge of office on Thursday at 4:41 pm.According to PTI, Naidu, along with his family members, left for Tirupati on Wednesday evening, and stayed there overnight. Today mornig he will visit the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple.The TDP chief was was sworn in as chief minister with in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several dignitaries on June 12.The Andhra Pradesh CM will be signing files related to poll promises, as a part of which he will sign a file for the recruitment of teachers. "He will also sign a file “abolishing “ the Land Titling Act” that the previous YSR Congress government tried to implement," PTI reported citing sources.Besides this, Naidu will also sign a file to increase the social pension for beneficiaries from the existing Rs 3000 to Rs 4,000 per month. "He will also clear files pertaining to undertaking skill census in the state and setting up 'Anna canteens'," PTI reported citing TDP sources.(Stay tuned for all the breaking news and latest updates from India and around the world.) 

13/06/2024 22:06:54

Breaking News Live: Search Ops Underway In J&K's Kathua After Encounter With Terrorists — WATCH

A search operation is underway in Hiranagar in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district where an encounter between security personnel and terrorists took place.

13/06/2024 19:22:44

Breaking News Live: PM Modi Departs For Italy To Participate In G7 Outreach Summit On June 14

Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for Italy today to participate in the G7 Outreach Summit tomorrow. He has been invited by Italian PM Giorgia Meloni.

13/06/2024 18:42:24

Breaking News Live: US Reporter Jailed In Russia Over Espionage Charges, To Face Trial In Yekaterinburg — Report

A US reporter Evan Gehshkovich has been jailed in Russia over espionage charges. He will stand trial in Yekaterinburg city, news agency Associated Press reported citing authorities.

13/06/2024 18:52:19

Breaking News Live: Fire Breaks Out At Marwadi Katra In Delhi's Chandni Chowk, 14 Tenders On Spot

A fire broke out in Marwadi Katra at Chandni Chowk, Delhi. Following this, 14 fire tenders rushed to the site to douse the flames, news agency ANI reported.

Further details are awaited.

13/06/2024 17:34:56

Breaking News Live: Gujarat Police Recover Fake Indian Currency Notes Worth Rs 15.3 Lakhs, 3 Arrested

Three people hailing from Rajasthan were arrested for printing fake Indian currency notes. The Gujarat police arrested the accused and recovered fake currency worth Rs 15,30,100 from their possession.

The fake notes were printed at a rented house in Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur with the help of a colour Xerox machine. 

13/06/2024 17:30:31

Breaking News Live: PM Modi Congratulates Pema Khandu On Becoming Arunachal's CM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Pema Khandu, who took oath as the CM of Arunachal Pradesh for the third time in a row. "Congratulations to Shri Pema Khandu Ji on taking oath as the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh. I would also like to congratulate all those who took oath as Ministers. My best wishes to them for their future endeavours of serving the people. This team will ensure that the state develops at an even faster pace," PM Modi posted on X.

13/06/2024 17:27:42

Breaking News Live: Army Launches Search Ops In J&K's Doda After Cop Gets Injured in Firing With Terrorists

The Indian Army has launched a vast cordon and search operation in Kota Top area of Gandoh in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda. The operation was launched after a Police jawan was injured in an exchange of fire with terrorists.

The search operation is underway in the dense forest to track the terrorists.

13/06/2024 17:22:21

Breaking News Live: IAS Officers (Retired) Amit Khare & Tarun Kapoor Re-Appointed As PM's Advisors For 2 Years

Retired IAS officers Amit Khare and Tarun Kapoor have been appointed Advisors to PM, in the Prime Minister's Office. They will have the rank and scale of Secretary to Government of India, for two years with effect from 10.06.2024.

13/06/2024 16:57:21

Breaking News Live: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu Assumes Office

Chandrababu Naidu assumed charge as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh at the Amaravati Secretariat today.

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13/06/2024 16:28:11

Breaking News Live: IAF's Super Hercules Aircraft On Standby In Delhi To Bring Mortal Remains Of Indians From Kuwait

Indian Air Force’s C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft is kept on standby at the Hibdan airbase near Delhi. The aircraft has been deployed to bring back the bodies of Indians who lost their lives in a fire incident in Kuwait on Wednesday.

13/06/2024 15:28:37

Breaking News Live: PM Modi Reviews J&K Situation, Discusses Deployment Of Security Forces, Counter-Terror Ops

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting to review the situation in Jammu and Kashmir. He spoke to Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss the deployment of security forces and counter-terror operations in the UT.

PM Modi also spoke to J&K LG Manoj Sinha to take stock of the present situation in J&K. During the meeting, PM Modi was also briefed on the efforts being undertaken by the local administration to combat terrorism, news agency ANI reported citing Government of India sources. 

13/06/2024 15:17:26

Breaking News Live: Giorgia Meloni Receives European Council Prez Charles Michel As He Arrives For G7 Summit In Italy

Italian President Giorgia Meloni was seen receiving the President of the European Council Charles Michel, as he arrived for the 50th G7 Summit today.

13/06/2024 15:14:44

Breaking News Live: Fire Breaks Out At Warehouse In Industrial Area Near Punjab's Ludhiana, No Casualties Reported

A fire broke out in a warehouse situated in the industrial area near Ghoda colony in Punjab's Ludhiana.  There are more than five fire tenders present on the spot to douse the flames. No casualties have been reported.

13/06/2024 14:58:52

Breaking News LIVE: Nitin Gadkari Meets LK Advani

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari meets Bharat Ratna and veteran BJP leader LK Advani at the latter's residence in New Delhi.

13/06/2024 14:56:08

Breaking News LIVE: Heavy Rain Damages Houses In Sikkim, 1 Killed

One person dead, five missing and houses damaged due to heavy rain in Mangan, Sikkim.

13/06/2024 14:53:19

Breaking LIVE: A Lot Has Been Done In Civil Aviation Sector In Last 10 Years, Says MoS Murlidhar Mohol

Delhi: On taking charge as MoS Cooperation and Civil Aviation, Murlidhar Mohol says, "It is a very good opportunity that I have got a chance to work on it. If we look at the last 50 years, then not much was done in 40 years. But in the last 10 years, a lot has been done in the Civil Aviation sector. The countrymen are seeing that there are many challenges in the future too. We have to work on that. We have to use the opportunity that we have got well. We have to do good work in the future. Today I took a briefing. After that we will understand the structure, a lot has to be done. For the vision of PM Modi's, 2047, the resolution he made for a developed India, I think this sector is very important. Civil aviation is a very important ministry. Under this, the country can make very important progress..."

13/06/2024 14:49:50

Breaking News LIVE: 3 Killed, 8 Injured In Blast At Company In Nagpur

A blast took place at a company in Maharashtra’s Nagpur on Thursday. According to ABP News sources, the explosion occurred at the Chamunda Gunpowder Company in Nagpur's Dhamna area. At least three people lost their lives and eight others sustained serious injuries in the incident.

13/06/2024 14:12:13

Breaking News LIVE: Ajit Pawar's Wife Sunetra Pawar Files Nomination For Rajya Sabha After Lok Sabha Defeat

Sunetra Pawar, NCP leader and wife of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar files her nomination for the Rajya Sabha by-elections. Sunetra Pawar lost the recently held Lok Sabha election from Baramati to NCP-SCP candidate Supriya Sule.

(Input from Suraj Ojha)

13/06/2024 11:42:03

Breaking News LIVE: Man, Son Killed By Relatives In Rajasthan

A man and his son were allegedly murdered by their relatives over a love marriage in Rajasthan's Alwar district early Thursday, police said, as reported by news agency PTI. Dayal Singh and some others allegedly attacked Suraj (50) and his son Robin (27) with a stick outside their house at around 1 am, Superintendent of Police, Alwar, Anand Sharma said.

Station House Officer, Alwar Sadar, Mohan Lal said the victims and accused are relatives and hailed from Punjab. Sometime back, Robin had got married to a woman from Punjab due to which there was a dispute between the families.

13/06/2024 11:10:50

Breaking News LIVE: Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh Among Others Attend Arunachal Pradesh CM's Swearing-In Ceremony

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Ministers JP Nadda, Kiren Rijiju and Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma attend the swearing-in of Arunachal Pradesh CM-designate Pema Khandu.

13/06/2024 11:01:21

Breaking News LIVE: Kerala Govt Convenes Emergency Meeting In View Of Kuwait Disaster

Kerala government convenes emergency Cabinet meeting in view of Kuwait disaste. An emergency cabinet meeting convened by the Kerala government is underway, starting at 10 AM this morning. The meeting will discuss the repatriation of bodies and whether any ministers need to go to Kuwait to coordinate relief efforts. The meeting is chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan: Chief Minister's Office.

13/06/2024 10:57:11

Breaking News LIVE: 2 Dead, Over 20 Injured After Mini Bus Meets With Accident In J&K Baramulla

Mini Bus Accident at Pazalpora Mundji Road, Rafiabad Baramulla. 2 passengers were declared dead, and more than 20 sustained critical injuries. The injured were shifted to GMC Baramulla.

13/06/2024 08:19:26

Breaking News LIVE: 3 Injured After Slab Of Housing Society In Maharashtra’s Thane Collapsed, Over 30 Rescued Safely

Three people were injured and over 30 were rescued safely after a slab of a housing society in the Kalwa area of ​​Thane collapsed last night. As soon as the information about the slab collapse was received, fire brigade personnel reached the spot and evacuated the people and the injured were admitted to a hospital.

13/06/2024 07:51:09

Breaking News LIVE: Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi Offers Prayers At Jagannath Temple

Puri: Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi offers prayers at Jagannath temple where all four gates are to be opened for devotees. Puri MP Sambit Patra, Balasore MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi and other ministers and leaders of the party are also present.

13/06/2024 06:25:42

Breaking News Live: Fire Breaks Out In House In UP Village, Tenders On Spot

Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh: Fire broke out in a house in the Behta Hajipur village of Loni Border area. On receiving the information, police and fire brigade reached the spot.