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Breaking News HIGHLIGHTS: Hello and welcome to the breaking news live blog, please follow this space for all the latest updates and breaking news from India and around the world.Amit Shah to Address National Symposium on Organic Produce Promotion Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, is set to address the National Symposium on the Promotion of Organic Produce, organised by the National Cooperative Organics Limited (NCOL). The event will take place in New Delhi on Wednesday, November 8, 2023.Amit Shah will play a pivotal role in launching the logo, website, and brochure of NCOL during the symposium. Additionally, he will distribute membership certificates to NCOL members. The one-day symposium will focus on discussing the objectives of NCOL, the significance of organic produce, and the role of cooperative societies in uplifting small and marginal farmers.NCOL, established as a national-level multi-state cooperative society, aims to position India as a global leader in organic products, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of "Sahakar Se Samriddhi" (Prosperity through Cooperation). Under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi and with the guidance of Minister Amit Shah, the Ministry of Cooperation has undertaken 54 initiatives over the past 27 months to bolster the cooperative movement in the country.The establishment of a national-level cooperative dedicated to promoting organic products marks a significant step toward boosting the rural economy, supporting "Make in India," and paving the way for "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" (Self-reliant India) and "Local to Global" initiatives.The symposium, to be held at the ICAR Convention Centre in Pusa, New Delhi, will provide a platform for stakeholders to discuss and work towards advancing the organic produce sector in India. The event aligns with the government's commitment to fostering sustainable agriculture and strengthening the cooperative movement to benefit small and marginal farmers.Manipur Internet Ban Ends Today, Extension LikelyThe government of Manipur extended the mobile internet ban in the state until November 8. As the deadline ends today, the prohibition is likely to be extended. The prior decision was made following a recent attack on a camp of the 1 Manipur Rifles, where an attempt was made to loot its armoury, leading to security personnel firing warning shots.The ban's extension is driven by concerns that anti-social elements could exploit social media to transmit images, hate speeches, and videos, potentially inciting public unrest and affecting the law and order situation. The decision is seen as a preventive measure to mitigate any potential threats stemming from inflammatory material and false rumors disseminated through social media.Union Minister of State for External Affairs to Embark on Japan VisitUnion Minister of State for External Affairs, V. Muraleedharan, is scheduled to embark on an official visit to Japan from November 8 to 10. During his visit, he is expected to engage in meetings with Japanese ministers, business leaders, members of academia, and the Indian diaspora.Muraleedharan's itinerary includes visits to Kyoto, Hiroshima, Oita, and Tokyo. In Oita, he will deliver a lecture on the topic of "India and the Emerging World" at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University.The visit to Japan is significant, given the "Special Strategic and Global Partnership" shared between India and Japan, encompassing a wide array of cooperative areas. It underscores the continued diplomatic collaboration between the two nations in various fields of mutual interest.

08/11/2023 22:26:38

Breaking News LIVE: Prof Sanjoy Kumar Mallik Will Perform Duties Of Vice Chancellor Of Visva Bharati

Prof Sanjoy Kumar Mallik, Principal, Kala Bhavana, Visva Bharati shall perform the duties of the Vice Chancellor of Visva Bharati until a new Vice-Chancellor assumes office, or until further order of the Ministry of Education. 

08/11/2023 21:39:21

Breaking News LIVE: Passenger Train Derails In Odisha, No Casualties Reported

A MEMU passenger train derailed today evening near Sarala after hitting a cow in Sambalpur district of Odisha. No casualties have been reported in the incident so far. 

08/11/2023 18:57:55

Breaking News LIVE: NIA Conducts Raids Related To Human Trafficking

The National Investigation Agency (NIA), in close coordination with the Border Security Force (BSF) and state police forces, conducted a comprehensive operation at a total of 55 locations across Tripura, Assam, West Bengal, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Haryana,Rajasthan, Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir as well as Puducherry.

08/11/2023 18:44:02

Breaking News LIVE: Qatar Mediating Israel-Hamas Talks Over Hostages, Says Report

Qatar mediating negotiations between Israel and Hamas for potential release of 10-15 hostages in return for one to two-day Gaza ceasefire, reported news agency AFP, citing sources.

08/11/2023 17:54:25

Breaking News LIVE: Suspected ISIS Terrorist Held In Chhattisgarh

The Uttar Pradesh ATS teams have held suspected ISIS terrorist from Chhattisgarh's Durg district.

08/11/2023 16:35:24

Breaking News LIVE: IFS Rajesh Uike Appointed As The Next Ambassador Of India To The Republic Of Tajikistan

Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer Rajesh Uike, who is currently the Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs is appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Tajikistan.

08/11/2023 15:51:58

Breaking News LIVE: IPS Officer V Chandrasekhar Appointed Joint Director Of CBI

Gujarat-cadre Indian Police Service (IPS) officer V Chandrasekhar has been appointed as the Joint Director of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for five years by the Centre.

08/11/2023 14:31:56

Breaking News LIVE: ED Questioning Cong Leader Pawan Bansal In National Herald Case

Enforcement Directorate (ED) is questioning senior Congress leader Pawan Bansal in the National Herald case. Bansal arrived at the agency Headquarters in Delhi on Wednesday at around 12 noon. The agency had interrogated him previously on Tuesday (November 7).

08/11/2023 14:06:01

Breaking News LIVE: Maha CM Eknath Shinde Inaugurates New Office Of State Waqf Board In Mumbai

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde along with Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the new office of the Maharashtra State Waqf Board in Mumbai

08/11/2023 14:03:48

Breaking News LIVE: NCW Writes To Bihar Assembly Speaker, Urge Action Against Bihar CM Over His Statements On Population Control

National Commission for Women writes to Bihar Legislative Assembly Speaker urging for action against CM Nitish Kumar over his derogatory remarks and expunging of his remarks from Assembly records

08/11/2023 13:19:48

Breaking News LIVE: Prez Murmu Offers Prayers At Badrinath Temple

President Draupadi Murmu offered prayers at Uttarakhand's Shri Badrinath Temple on Wednesday. CM Pushkar Singh Dhami and Uttarakhand Governor Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh (Retd) accompanied her.

08/11/2023 13:09:47

Breaking News LIVE: Antony Blinken & Lloyd Austin III To Arrive In India On Friday For India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue

US Secretary of State Antony J Blinken and Secretary of Defence Lloyd J Austin III are set to arrive in India on Friday to take part in the 5th India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and EAM Dr S Jaishankar will be having bilateral meetings with their respective US counterparts during the visit.

08/11/2023 12:46:34

Breaking News LIVE: Foreign Medical Graduates Hold Strike At Kerala's Ernakulam General Hospital

Foreign medical graduates (FMG) organized a strike on Wednesday at Kerala's Ernakulam General Hospital.

08/11/2023 12:29:16

Breaking News LIVE: 3.6 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts West Bengal's Alipurduar

An earthquake of magnitude 3.6 on the Richter scale jolted West Bengal's Alipurduar at 10:51 am today, according to the National Center for Seismology.

08/11/2023 10:46:50

Breaking News LIVE: ED Summons Mumbai Mayor For Questioning In Covid Body Bag Scam Case

The Enforcement Directorate summoned former Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar on Wednesday for questioning today in connection with the Covid body bag scam case. 

Pednekar told ANI, "I will appear before the agency."

08/11/2023 10:01:27

Breaking News LIVE: NIA Conducts Raids Across 10 States In Connection With Human Trafficking Cases

National Investigation Agency (NIA) is conducting raids across 10 states in connection with Human Trafficking cases. Further details are awaited

08/11/2023 09:57:41

Breaking News LIVE: Assam STF Recovers 36 Kg Of Opium Worth Rs 6 Cr, Apprehends 4

DIG, Special Task Force (STF) of Assam, Partha Sarathi Mahanta, told ANI that they have recovered and seized 36 kg of opium worth Rs 6 crores from a vehicle and apprehended four persons in connection to it.

08/11/2023 09:36:47

Breaking News LIVE: Assam Police Arrests Cong MLA For Making Derogatory Remarks About Priest, Namgharias & Saints

Assam Police has arrested Congress MLA Aftabuddin Mollah for allegedly making derogatory remarks about the priests, namgharias and saints. A case has been lodged at Dispur police station under sections 295(a)/ 153A(1)(b)/505(2) IPC), confirms DGP GP Singh

08/11/2023 08:30:08

Breaking News LIVE: SIA Conducts Raid At Several Places In J&K's Anantnag And Pulwama In Connection With Terror Funding Case

The State Investigation Agency is conducting raids at a number of places in the Anantnag and Pulwama districts of South Kashmir in connection with a terror funding case.

08/11/2023 08:05:51

Breaking News LIVE: Nilgiris Forest Dept Appeals People To Celebrate 'Green Diwali'

The Forest Department in the Nilgiris has appealed to the public to celebrate 'Green Diwali' this year. The Nilgiris District Forest Department has issued a notice to the villagers around Mudumalai region appealing to them not to burst firecrackers on Diwali.

08/11/2023 07:36:44

Breaking News LIVE: 5 Dead In Karnataka After Car Plunged Into VC Canal

Five people lost their lives in Karnataka's Mandya after a car got plunged into the VC canal.

 

08/11/2023 07:20:56

Breaking News LIVE: Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar Inaugurates Hot Air Balloon Safari In Pinjore

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar inaugurated a Hot Air Balloon Safari in Pinjore to develop it as a tourism destination, This new recreation facility will just offer visitors new tourism activities but it will also allow them to familiarise themselves with the historical background of Pinjore.