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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.Home Minister Reviews J-K Security Situation; Calls High-Level Meeting On June 16 Union Home Minister Amit Shah assessed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday in the wake of several terror incidents, including recent attacks on a pilgrim's bus, sources said.On June 16, he called on a high-level meeting to be attended by National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha, top officials of the Army, CRPF, and others to review the prevailing situation in the Union Territory, and steps taken to check terror incidents.During Sunday's meeting, the home minister is slated to take stock of the preparedness for the annual Amarnath Yatra which will begin on June 29, PTI cites sources report.Terrorists struck at four places in the Reasi, Kathua, and Doda districts of Jammu and Kashmir over the past four days, killing nine pilgrims and a CRPF jawan, and leaving seven security personnel and several others injured. Two suspected Pakistani terrorists were also killed in an encounter with security forces in Kathua district and a large quantity of arms and ammunition were recovered from them.Dhankhar To Inaugurate 'Prerna Sthal' On Sunday Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar is to inaugurate 'Prerna Sthal' on Sunday, which will house all statues of freedom fighters and other leaders that were earlier placed at different places in the Parliament complex.An official statement stated that all members of Parliament have been invited to the event where the outgoing Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and other dignitaries are slated to be present.While the Congress has lashed out at the decision to remove the statues from their existing place, the Lok Sabha secretariat has remarked that their placements at different places made it difficult for visitors to see them properly."The 'Prerna Sthal' has been constructed so that the dignitaries and other visitors coming to Parliament House Complex could conveniently see and pay tributes at these statues in one place." "An action plan has been made to make the life stories and messages of these great Indians available to the visitors through new technology," it said, PTI reported.

16/06/2024 23:37:46

Breaking News Live: Fire Breaks Out At Medicine Factory In UP's Sikandrabad, Firefighting Ops On

 A massive fire broke out in a medicine factory in the Sikandrabad area in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh. Efforts to douse the fire are underway.

16/06/2024 23:36:20

Breaking News Live: Adani Meets Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, Says 'Excited To Collaborate'

Adani group chairman Gautam Adani met the King of Bhutan today, following which he tweeted: "Honoured to meet His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan. Inspired by his vision for Bhutan and the ambitious eco-friendly masterplan for Gelephu Mindfulness City, including large computing centres and data facilities. Excited to collaborate on these transformative initiatives as well as on green energy management for a carbon-negative nation!"

16/06/2024 23:18:50

Breaking News Live: Here's What Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal Said On EVM Issue

Amid the ongoing EVM issue, Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal sai: "I will speak on this matter later on, but right now I want to say that the FIR that has been lodged, is not in connection with the EVM issue...And the way the Election Commission has been behaving since 2014, all the opposition parties should seriously think about whether can there be a fair and free election in our country if constitutional institutions adopt this attitude... This is a very important issue and the opposition should raise it strongly in the session. And I think the attitude of the Election Commission of India, especially the Chief Election Commissioner has not been fair, the opposition will take action on this..."

16/06/2024 23:11:33

Breaking News Live: Tripura CM Addresses Blood Donation Camp In Agartala

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha addressed a blood donation camp today in Agartala. 

16/06/2024 23:11:24

Breaking News Live: Tripura CM Addresses Blood Donation Camp In Agartala

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha addressed a blood donation camp today in Agartala. 

16/06/2024 21:18:35

Breaking News Live: President Murmu Extends Greetings On Eve Of Eid Al-Adha

President Droupadi Murmu  on Sunday extended greetings to people on the eve of Eid-ul-Azha, asking everyone to work together for the nation's development and welfare.

"The festival is a symbol of renunciation and sacrifice and gives the message of love, brotherhood, and social harmony. This festival inspires us for selfless service to humanity," the president said.

"On this occasion, let us take a pledge to work together for the development and welfare of our nation. The president has extended greetings on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha to all fellow citizens and Indians abroad, especially our Muslim brothers and sisters," a Rashtrapati Bhavan communique read. 

16/06/2024 20:30:42

Breaking News Live: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju Pays Courtesy Visit To Cong President Kharge

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday paid a courtesy visit to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge in Delhi. 

16/06/2024 20:15:41

Breaking News Live: Bhuj's Smritivan Earthquake Memorial Museum Listed For UNESCO's Prix Versailles Award

The Smritivan Earthquake Memorial Museum of Bhuj, built in memory of Gujarat earthquake victims, was listed for UNESCO's Prix Versailles Award. The award honours and celebrates exceptional accomplishments in architecture and design at a global scale.

16/06/2024 20:11:03

Breaking News Live: Rain Lashes Parts Of Hyderabad — WATCH

Rain lashed parts of Hyderabad, Telangana today.

16/06/2024 20:11:01

Breaking News Live: Rain Lashes Parts Of Hyderabad — WATCH

Rain lashed parts of Hyderabad, Telangana today.

16/06/2024 19:09:02

Breaking News LIVE: People Enter Deep Well To Fetch Water In Nashik As Severe Heat Causes Acute Shortage

People of Cholmukh village in Nashik, Maharashtra were forced to fetch water by entering a deep well as the scorching heat led to acute water shortage.

16/06/2024 18:58:04

Breaking News Live: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar Inaugurates 'Prerna Sthal' At Parliament House

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurated the 'Prerna Sthal' at the Parliament house today. Speaker of 17th Lok Sabha Om Birla, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh, Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju, Ashwini Vaishnaw, L Murugan, and Arjun Ram Meghwal also paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi.

16/06/2024 17:50:36

Breaking News Live: Here's What MP CM Said On Inauguration Of PM Religious Tourism Heli Service

On the inauguration of PM Shri Religious Tourism Heli Service, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said: "To boost connectivity to two Jyotirlingas in the state helicopter service has been started. Two more helicopters will be added in July."

16/06/2024 16:59:28

Breaking News Live: Dwarka Police Conduct Drone Surveillance To Bust Drug Racket On Beach In Gujarat— Video

Dwarka Police conducted a drone surveillance to bust a drug racket on a beach in Gujarat.

16/06/2024 16:56:35

Breaking News Live: Police Arrest BJP Leader Raja Singh At Shamshabad Airport For Trying To Visit Medak

BJP leader Raja Singh was arrested at Shamshabad airport today for trying to visit Medak, amid ongoing communal tension over cattle transportation and sale issues.

"We have done preventive arrest at Shamshabad Airport. He wanted to go to Medak but we dropped him off at his house," Shamshabad Airport Police told news agency ANI.

16/06/2024 16:48:05

Breaking News Live: Rain Lashes Parts Of Gujarat's Porbandar City — WATCH

Parts of Gujarat's Porbandar City were lashed by rain today.

16/06/2024 16:22:12

Breaking News Live: Fire Breaks Out At Iron Factory In Lucknow's Bazar Khala Area, Firefighting Ops On

A fire broke out at an iron factory situated in the Bazar Khala police station area in Lucknow, UP. Fire tenders are present at the spot and the firefighting operation is underway. Further details awaited.

16/06/2024 16:19:34

Breaking News Live: Fire Breaks Out At Private Hospital In Haryana's Jhajjar, Tenders Present At Spot

A fire broke out at a private hospital in Jhajjar, Haryana. Fire tenders are present at the spot and efforts to douse the flames are underway. Further details into the incident are awaited.

16/06/2024 16:04:46

Breaking News Live: BJP Leader Madhavi Latha Visits Hyderabad, Inspects Slum Area Near Falaknuma — WATCH

BJP leader Madhavi Latha visited Falaknuma in Hyderabad, Telangana, where she was spotted inspecting the slum area.

16/06/2024 15:24:40

Breaking News Live: Akhilesh Yadav Questions BJP Over 'Insistence Of Using EVMs' After Elon Musk Claims AI Could Tamper Them

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav questioned BJP over their insistence of using EVMs in elections after Elon Musk said that there is a possibility AI could be used to tamper them.

"Technology' is meant to solve problems, if it becomes the cause of problems then its use should be stopped. Today, when fears of EVM tampering are being expressed in many elections of the world and the world's renowned technology experts are openly writing about the danger of EVM tampering, what is the reason behind the insistence on using EVM, BJP should clarify this. We reiterate our demand that all future elections be conducted using ballot papers," Yadav posted on X.

16/06/2024 15:20:01

Breaking News Live: Security Forces Storm Russian Detention Centre, Unknown Number Of Hostage Takers Killed — Repprt

According to a report by news agency Associated Press, security forces stormed a detention centre located in southern Russia, and killed an unknown number of hostage takers.

16/06/2024 15:12:17

Breaking News Live: NSA Doval Reaches Ministry Of Home Affairs For Meeting On Amarnath Yatra Preparations — WATCH

In the second round of meetings, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval reached the Ministry of Home Affairs to discuss Amarnath Yatra preparedness.

16/06/2024 14:47:30

Breaking News LIVE: Manoj Tiwari Takes Part In 'Matka-Phod' Protest Against Delhi Govt

Delhi: BJP MP from North East Delhi, Manoj Tiwari takes part in 'matka-phod' protest against Delhi government over the water shortage in Delhi.

16/06/2024 12:44:32

Breaking News LIVE: Fire Breaks Out In Factory In Delhi's Mundka, Tenders On Spot To Douse Flames

A fire broke out in a factory in Mundka Industrial Area. Around 35 fire tenders are present at the spot: Delhi Fire Service.

16/06/2024 12:18:26

Breaking News LIVE: Fire Breaks Out In J&K's Udhampur Forest Range

Jammu and Kashmir: Fire broke out at Bali-Tisrshi Block of Udhampur Forest Range.

16/06/2024 11:20:06

Breaking News LIVE: Amit Shah Chairs Meet To Review Security Situation In J&K. NSA Doval, LG Manoj Sinha Attend

Union Home Minister Amit Shah chairs a meeting at the Ministry of Home Affairs in North Block, Delhi to review the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir and preparedness for the Amarnath Yatra.

NSA Ajit Doval, J&K LG Manoj Sinha,  Home Secretary, Army Chief Manoj Pande and Army Chief designate Lt General Upendra Dwivedi, Director IB Tapan Deka, CRPF DG Anish Dayal, BSF DG Nitin Agarwal among other officers of Ministry of Home Affairs and the Union Territory attends the meeting.

16/06/2024 10:56:46

Breaking News LIVE: Fire Breaks Out In Forests Of Solan In Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh: Fire breaks out in the forests of Solan. Forest officials and fire tenders trying to douse the fire.

16/06/2024 10:54:19

Breaking News LIVE: Delhi Metro Train Services On Phase-3 Begin Early Today For UPSC Candidates

Delhi Metro train services on Phase-III sections began at 6 am on Sunday instead of the usual 8 am to facilitate candidates appearing for the Civil Services (Prelim) Examination held by UPSC. Many UPSC candidates said that it was a good measure and a great help to them.

"I have to appear for my exam in Noida. Metro services started at 6 AM today. It is a good initiative as we will be able to reach the exam centres on time," Aman Kumar, a UPSC candidate told ANI.

16/06/2024 09:28:56

Breaking News Live: Fire Breaks Out Due To Cylinder Explosion In House In Maharashtra

Fire breaks out due to gas cylinder explosion in a house in Yavatmal, Maharashtra. More details awaited.

16/06/2024 09:17:29

Breaking News Live: 2 Injured In Gas Cylinder Blast In J&K's Mendhar

Jammu and Kashmir: Two people sustained critical injuries due to a gas cylinder blast in Mendhar.

“Today at around 6 am, two people...husband and wife were admitted here from the Kalaban area. They have received burn injuries due to a gas cylinder blast. Their burn injuries are almost above 40 per cent. They have received the first aid here. We are referring them (to another hospital) for further treatment,” says Block Medical Officer Ashfaq Choudhary. 

16/06/2024 08:14:57

Breaking News LIVE: UP Police Carried Out Foot Patrolling Ahead Of Eid Festival

Lucknow: UP Police carried out foot patrolling ahead of the Eid festival.

16/06/2024 08:13:32

Breaking LIVE: Devotees Take Holy Dip At Triveni Ghat In UP's Prayagraj

Prayagraj, UP: Devotees take a holy dip at the Triveni Ghat on the occasion of Ganga Dussehra.

16/06/2024 08:11:55

Breaking LIVE: Water Woes Continue In Delhi

Water supplied through tankers to Delhi locals in the Okhla area, amid water shortage in the national capital this summer.

16/06/2024 07:22:55

Breaking News Live: Amit Shah To Chair High-Level Meeting Today To Review J&K Security Situation

Union Home Minister Amit Shah assessed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday in the wake of several terror incidents, including recent attacks on a pilgrim's bus, sources said.

On June 16, he called on a high-level meeting to be attended by National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha, top officials of the Army, CRPF, and others to review the prevailing situation in the Union Territory, and steps taken to check terror incidents.

During Sunday's meeting, the home minister is slated to take stock of the preparedness for the annual Amarnath Yatra which will begin on June 29, PTI cites sources report.