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Breaking News Highlights: 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.Delhi Congress to Hold 'Matka Phod' Protest Over Water Crisis TodayIn response to the escalating water crisis in the national capital, Delhi Congress workers will hold a 'matka phod' protest on Saturday, announced party chief Devender Yadav. This demonstration aims to highlight the severe water scarcity plaguing the city, pushing residents, including women, children, and the elderly, to chase water tankers for basic supplies.Yadav criticised the Delhi government for its inadequate measures to address the water shortage, claiming that 58 per cent of potable water goes to waste due to mismanagement. "People have been complaining about dirty tap water, but the Delhi Jal Board has not taken any action," Yadav stated. He also highlighted that many areas do not receive water tankers, forcing residents to spend over Rs 100 daily to buy drinking water.The protest will see participation from thousands of Congress workers, locals, former MPs, ex-MLAs, district and block Congress presidents, municipal councillors, and ex-corporators across all 280 blocks of Delhi from 10 am to 1 pm.Delhi Water Minister Atishi attributed the declining water production to the reduced water flow into the Yamuna river, blaming BJP-ruled Haryana for not releasing Delhi's share of water. She provided data showing a steady decrease in water production from 1,002 million gallons per day (MGD) on June 6 to 939 MGD by June 13.Delhi Government's Summer Pollution Control Plan To Be In Effect From TodayThe Delhi government's summer action plan to control air pollution is set to commence today, June 15 to September 15. The plan, focusing primarily on tree plantation, aims to tackle various pollution sources with contributions from 30 departments, as per Environment Minister Gopal Rai, PTI reported.Rai highlighted that Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) ranged between 'moderate' and 'poor' from May 24 to June 12, largely due to dust particles. "There has been significant improvement in Delhi's pollution levels due to collective efforts," Rai said, noting a 30 per cent reduction in pollution over the past eight years.Key components of the summer action plan include anti-dust campaigns, deployment of 580 patrolling teams to monitor construction sites, and the implementation of measures to prevent dust pollution, open burning, and industrial pollution. Additionally, initiatives to increase green cover, develop lakes, and foster dialogue with neighbouring states are planned.The minister announced that 85 mechanical road sweeping machines and 276 water sprinklers would be deployed to combat dust pollution. To prevent open burning, 573 patrolling teams will be on duty, along with 33 teams monitoring industrial waste.An e-waste eco park is also in development to manage and reduce e-waste pollution. Awareness campaigns will be run in 2,000 schools and colleges through eco clubs, with a core team of eco club teachers being formed to drive these efforts.

15/06/2024 21:24:21

Breaking News Live: AAP Suspends Sitting Councillor From Trilokpuri For Involvement In 'Anti-Party' Activities

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday suspended its sitting councillor from ward-132 of Trilokpuri—Vijay Kumar from the party for involving in anti-party activities during the Lok Sabha elections 2024.

15/06/2024 18:20:33

Breaking News Live: Bengaluru Court Extends Custody Of Actor Darshan & 12 Others Till June 20 In Renukaswamy Murder Case

Police custody of actor Darshan and 12 others was extended till June 20 by a Bengaluru Court in connection with the Renukaswamy murder case. (ANI Input)

15/06/2024 17:51:51

Breaking News Live: About Eight Trains To Agartala, Barak Valley Cancelled Due To Rain

Eight trains under the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) connecting Tripura and Assam’s Barak Valley have been cancelled for two days due to heavy rainfall, a NFR spokesperson said here on Saturday.

Long-distance trains will continue to ply with speed regulations, he said.

"Following heavy rain and an alert issued by the meteorological department for the next two days in the Lumding-Badarpur hill section, these eight trains are being cancelled, while another is being rescheduled,” the spokesperson said.

Guwahati-Silchar Express, Guwahati-Dullabcherra Express, Rangiya-Silchar Express and Silchar–New Tinsukia Express along with the corresponding return trains have been cancelled on Saturday and Sunday.

In addition, the Agartala–Deoghar Express has been rescheduled. It will leave Agartala at 11.30 pm instead of 7 pm on Saturday, the official said.

He said other long-distance passenger trains running through the hill section will continue to ply with speed regulations. (PTI Input)

Read the full report here at ABP Live. 

15/06/2024 17:24:19

Breaking News Live: Over 50 Children Found Working In Liquor Factory In MP's Raisen, FIR Lodged

More than 50 children were found working in the manufacture of liquor at a factory named Som Distillery in the Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh. FIR has been registered.

Read the full report here at ABP Live.

 

15/06/2024 16:51:17

Breaking News Live: Two Persons Nabbed With Sharp Edged Weapons In J&K’s Samba

Two alleged miscreants were arrested along with two sharp edged weapons in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district, police said on Saturday.

They were travelling on a motorcycle when they were intercepted by the police at Kala Gate Bari Brahmana checkpoint, leading to the recovery of two ‘Tokas’ from their possession, said a police spokesman.

The miscreants identified as Happy Chib and Arun Singh, both residents of Samilpur, were arrested and booked under relevant sections of the Arms Act, the spokesman said. (PTI Input)

15/06/2024 16:06:59

Breaking News Live: Uttarakhand CM Orders Rudraprayag District Magistrate To Probe Tempo Traveller Accident

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has ordered the District Magistrate Rudraprayag to investigate the incident. 

Read the full report here at ABP Live. 

15/06/2024 14:54:38

Breaking News Live: Kerala Students Union Protest In Thiruvananthapuram, Demands Probe Into NEET-UG Exam

Members of Kerala Students Union (KSU) hold a protest demanding a probe into the NEET-UG exam issue in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. 

15/06/2024 13:30:48

Breaking News Live: Massive Blaze In Ghaziabad Factory, Fire Tenders Reach Spot

Massive fire breaks out in a packaging factory in the Tronica city industrial area. Fire tenders are present on the spot. Further details awaited.

15/06/2024 13:28:57

Breaking News Live: Tempo With 17 Passengers Falls Into Deep Gorge In Uttarakhand

A tempo traveller, with about 17 passengers on board, fell into a deep gorge near Badrinath Highway in Rudraprayag. Rescue work is being carried out by SDRF and Police team. Around 2 injured have been sent to the hospital by the team through ambulance.

15/06/2024 13:26:20

Breaking News Live: Fire Breaks Out In Noida, Fire Tenders Rush To Scene

A fire breaks out in two companies at Sector 67. Fire tenders reached the spot. Further details awaited.

15/06/2024 13:02:20

Breaking News Live: J&K DGP Meets Jawans Who Were Deployed In Kathua Encounter

Jammu and Kashmir DGP Rashmi Ranjan Swain meets Jawans who were deployed during an encounter in Sohal village, Hiranagar.

15/06/2024 12:57:24

Breaking News Live: UP CM Releases Lion Into Its Enclosure At Gorakhpur Zoo

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath released a lion into its enclosure at Gorakhpur Zoo earlier this morning. The CM was here to inspect arrangements made for animals amid the ongoing heatwave in the region.

15/06/2024 12:55:09

Breaking News Live: CBI Registers Case Against Former RS Member & Others For Alleged Financial Fraud

CBI registers a case against K D Singh, a former member of Rajya Sabha and seven others, for allegedly luring the public in Bhadohi in Uttar Pradesh to double their wealth and get money in various beneficial schemes worth crores of rupees. Alchemist Infra Realty Limited and Alchemist Township Limited, both companies owned by K D Singh, are under scanner, said CBI.

15/06/2024 12:45:07

Breaking Blog Live: 8 Naxalites, 1 Security Personnel Killed In C'garh

Eight Naxalites, one security personnel killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district: Police official

15/06/2024 12:27:38

Breaking News Live: Delhi Court Extends Bibhav Kumar's Judicial Custody Till June 22

Delhi's Tis Hazari Court extends Bibhav Kumar's (accused of assaulting Swati Maliwal) judicial custody till June 22.

15/06/2024 12:08:48

Breaking News Live: FIR Filed Against Relative Of Shiv Sena Leader Who Took His Mobile Phone To Counting Centre

Vanrai Police Station files an FIR against Mangesh Pandilkar, a relative of Shiv Sena leader Ravindra Waikar. Pandilkar had allegedly carried a mobile phone inside a counting centre in Goregaon. FIR was also registered against a polling personnel Dinesh Gurav. Investigation underway.

15/06/2024 11:14:04

Breaking News Live: Maha Vikas Aghadi To Hold Meeting In Mumbai

Maha Vikas Aghadi to hold a meeting at YB Chavan Centre in Mumbai today. Prominent leaders of Congress, NCP-SCP and Shiv Sena (UBT) to take part in the meeting.

15/06/2024 10:40:13

Breaking News Live: Security Forces Bust Narco-Terror Module In J&K, 500 Grams Of Heroin Recovered

Security forces have busted a narco-terror module in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district by arresting three persons and recovering arms, ammunition and contraband from their possession, police said on Saturday.

A trap was laid by the police and army in the Karnah area of north Kashmir district on an input that a person was trying to find purchasers for heroin, said a police spokesman.

The spokesperson said that two persons were arrested with approximately 500 grams of heroin.

15/06/2024 10:38:08

Breaking News Live: Chandigarh Likely To See 45°C Today

Chandigarh is expected to witness a maximum temperature of 45 degrees Celcius today. 

15/06/2024 10:36:30

Breaking News Live: 4 Interstate Drug Suppliers Arrested, 250 Kg Ganja Recovered

Four interstate drug suppliers, carrier vehicles and drug peddlers were arrested with the recovery of a huge quantity of 245.500 kg of fine-quality cannabis (ganja) by the Delhi Police Anti-Narcotics Cell, East district.

DCP East Delhi Apoorva Gupta says, "Anti-narcotics squad East District has recovered nearly 250 kg ganja under the leadership of Inspector Arun. Few days ago, we received information, that on the pretext of shifting the household items of Army jawans, drugs are being supplied in Delhi in large quantities. Developing the information further, we got a tip-off that a truck was coming to Ghazipur Sabzi Mandi to supply the drugs. We conducted a raid and recovered nearly 215 kg of ganja from the truck. Based on disclosure by truck driver Inderpal and his helper Manish, we reached one Lublu Choudhary... Further based on the disclosure of Lublu Choudhary, we arrested one Mohd. Fayaz alias Hafiz, who is also a resident of Ghaziabad... The total recovery made in the case is 245.5 kg ganja and 4 arrests along with the truck."

15/06/2024 09:16:16

Breaking News Live: BSF Seize 10 Packets Of Narcotics From Sea Border Of Kachchh

BSF seizes 10 packets of narcotics from the sea border of Kachchh, in Gujarat. Packets were found 5 kilometres from the border. 

15/06/2024 09:05:26

Breaking News Live: Gurugram Police Provided With Cooling Jackets Due To Ongoing Heatwave

Gurugram Police wear cooling jackets to beat the heat as the heat wave continues nationwide.

ACP Traffic Sukhbir Singh says, "Cooling jackets have been given as samples in view of the ongoing heat..."

Traffic Police Zonal Officer Manfool Singh says, "The weight of the jacket is too much and cooling pads also melt very quickly..."

15/06/2024 08:21:16

Breaking Blog Live: People Wait For Water Tankers Amid Delhi's Acute Water Shortage

People wait with their buckets for water to be supplied through tankers to Delhi locals in the Geeta Colony area, amid water shortage in the national capital this summer.

15/06/2024 08:21:14

Breaking Blog Live: People Wait For Water Tankers Amid Delhi's Acute Water Shortage

People wait with their buckets for water to be supplied through tankers to Delhi locals in the Geeta Colony area, amid water shortage in the national capital this summer.

15/06/2024 07:51:09

Breaking News TV: Police Constable Allegedly Died By Suicide At His Residence In Mumbai

Police constable Vijay Salunkhe posted at Shahunagar Police Station, who was currently on leave due to ill health, died allegedly by suicide at his residence in the Sion area yesterday. A suicide note has been found; further probe underway, say Mumbai Police

15/06/2024 07:47:57

Breaking News Live: Child Declared Dead After Being Retrieved From 50ft Deep Borewell

A girl fell into a 45-50 feet deep borewell in Surgapara village, Amreli was declared dead after she was retrieved from the borewell at 5:30 AM, a fire officer said.

15/06/2024 07:30:36

Breaking Blog Live: Fire Breaks Out In Delhi's Vasant Vihar, No Casualties Reported

Fire breaks out in a shop in C-Block, Vasant Vihar. The situation is said to be under control. Fire tenders are present on the spot to douse the flame. No casualties have been reported.

15/06/2024 07:25:15

Breaking News Live: 'Had Productive Day At G7 Summit...': PM Modi After Day-Long Visits

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday left for home after concluding his day-long visit to Italy during which he attended the G7 summit and held bilaterals with several world leaders.

"Had a very productive day at the G7 Summit in Apulia. Interacted with world leaders and discussed various subjects. Together, we aim to create impactful solutions that benefit the global community and create a better world for future generations.  I thank the people and government of Italy for their warm hospitality," tweeted PM Modi.