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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.Maratha Quota Protests Set To Intensify In Maharashtra, Hunger Strike In Villages From TodayAmidst growing demands for Maratha reservation, activist Manoj Jarange has intensified his efforts by announcing a series of hunger strike protests across Maharashtra. Jarange, who has been observing an indefinite fast in support of the Maratha quota demand, has issued a stern ultimatum to the state government. He declared that if the government fails to grant the reservation immediately, a wave of hunger strikes will commence in every village in the state from Sunday.Addressing the media in Antarwali Sarati village in Jalna district, Jarange underscored the gravity of the situation, warning that the government would be held accountable if any harm befalls the protesters engaged in the hunger strike protests, news agency PTI reported.The activist has embarked on the fourth day of his hunger strike, firmly standing his ground. His refusal to be examined by doctors, following visits from Jalna district collector Shri Krishna Panchal and superintendent of police Shailesh Balkawade to check on his health, emphasizes the determination behind the Maratha quota movement.Manoj Jarange initiated the second phase of his hunger strike on October 25, a day after the ultimatum given to the state government demanding the announcement of the Maratha quota in jobs and education under the OBC category had expired.In his statement, Jarange emphasised the need for the government to take this movement seriously and not underestimate the determination of the agitating Maratha community. As the hunger strikes unfold in villages across Maharashtra, the movement is set to gain momentum in the coming days.CPI(M) Announces Protest Over India's Abstention on Gaza ResolutionIndia's abstention from voting on a United Nations resolution calling for a truce in Gaza garnered outrage and condemnation from the CPI(M) and the CPI, who accuse the country of aligning its foreign policy with the interests of US imperialism.In a joint statement, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and the Communist Party of India voiced their strong disapproval of India's decision, denouncing it as a betrayal of the nation's longstanding support for the Palestinian cause, PTI reported. The statement, titled 'Stop this Genocidal Aggression in Gaza,' was issued by CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury and CPI General Secretary D Raja.The Left parties contend that this move reflects India's status as a subordinate ally of US imperialism and underscores the Modi government's efforts to consolidate the US-Israel-India alliance, thereby negating India's historic support for the Palestinian cause, PTI reported.As the United Nations General Assembly endorsed the resolution, Israel escalated its air and ground attacks in the Gaza Strip, intensifying the crisis in the region. To express their solidarity with Palestine, the CPI(M) has announced plans for a protest to be held on Sunday at its AKG Bhawan office, PTI reported.

29/10/2023 23:00:32

Ahmedabad Police Seize Rs 160 cr, 2 suspects arrested from Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar

DRI, Pune Regional Unit, DRI, Ahmedabad, and Ahmedabad Crime Branch in a joint operation on October 20 seized mephedrone, ketamine, and cocaine worth Rs 250 crore & apprehended two people from Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar. DRI officers busted a factory involved in the production of narcotics & seized 107 litres of liquid mephedrone worth Rs 160 crores approx. on October 28. Two more people were arrested from Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar. Further investigation is underway: DRI (ANI)

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29/10/2023 19:45:51

Passenger train going to Rayagada from Visakhapatnam derailed in Andhra's Vizianagaram

A passenger train which was going to Rayagada from Visakhapatnam derailed in Andhra Pradesh's Vizianagaram district. More details awaited: Divisional Railway Manager, ANI reported.

29/10/2023 18:46:26

Shiv Sena MP Hemant Patil resigns from post of Lok Sabha MP in support of Maratha reservation

Shiv Sena MP Hemant Patil resigns from the post of MP in support of the ongoing movement in the state demanding Maratha reservation. He sent his resignation to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, ANI reported.

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29/10/2023 16:12:49

Fire breaks out at chemical godown in Bhiwandi Rahnal village in Maharashtra's Thane

Fire breaks out at a chemical godown in Bhiwandi Rahnal village in Thane district. Fire tenders have rushed to the spot. Further details awaited

29/10/2023 14:16:04

Breaking News LIVE: Delhi Environment Min Demands Centre & NCR States To Ban Diesel Buses In The Region

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai says, "The level of pollution has increased in the whole of North India... In Delhi and in the whole of North India, there is an increase in the level of PM2.5, and that of PM10 is decreasing in pollution. All the buses in Delhi are CNG... But the buses coming from Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and other adjoining areas are diesel, due to which pollution is increasing. CAQM had given directions that only CNG, electric, and BS-VI buses would be permitted from November 1... We talked today with drivers and officials here... We got to know that there are diesel buses here... The transportation department will check different entry points starting November 1... People in Delhi have to suffer because of pollution in nearby areas... It is our demand from the Central government and governments of Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh to ban diesel buses in the NCR..."

29/10/2023 12:21:52

Breaking News LIVE: 'We Are Planning To Conduct 10,000 Medical Camps', Says Tamil Nadu Health Minister Over Dengue Cases

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian says, "This year, till now 3 lakhs 93 tests were made for Dengue. Last year, 2, 65,830 tests were made. From October 29 to December 31, 2023, there are 10 Sundays. On each Sunday, 1000 Medical camps across Tamil Nadu would be conducted. So totally, we are planning to conduct 10,000 Medical camps in this time period."

29/10/2023 12:18:47

Breaking News LIVE: Maharashtra Dy CM Ajit Pawar Diagnosed With Dengue

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar has been diagnosed with dengue since yesterday and has been advised medical guidance and rest for the next few days, tweets NCP-Ajit Pawar faction leader Praful Patel

29/10/2023 12:10:04

Breaking News LIVE: BSF Recovers 1 Drone During Search Operations In Punjab

Punjab | On specific information regarding the presence of drones, a search operation was launched by BSF on the outskirts of Daoke village in Amritsar (Rural) district. Further, during a thorough search, troops recovered 1 drone from the farming field. The recovered drone is a Quadcopter (Model - DJI Mavic 3 Classic, made in China): BSF

29/10/2023 11:01:40

Breaking News LIVE: Blast At Kochi's Convention Centre Leaves 1 Dead & Over 20 Injured

A blast occurred at a convention centre in Kochi which led to the death of one person and left more than 20 people injured, reported PTI. 

29/10/2023 10:49:08

Breaking News LIVE: Gates Of Badrinath & Kedarnath Open For Devotees After Purification Following Lunar Eclipse

Uttarakhand: After the lunar eclipse, the doors of Badrinath and Kedarnath temples were opened and the everyday prayers started after purification in 'Brahma Muhurta' at 4.30 am today: Badarinath Kedarnath Temple Committee

29/10/2023 10:43:58

Breaking News LIVE: British High Commissioner To India Plays Cricket With School Students In Lucknow

Uttar Pradesh: Alex Ellis, British High Commissioner to India played cricket with the students of Prerna Girls School in Lucknow. He also interacted with the students.

29/10/2023 09:35:20

Breaking News LIVE: Army & IAF Contingent Departs For Kazakhstan To Take Part In 7th Joint Military 'Exercise KAZIND-2023'

Indian Army and Indian Air Force contingent comprising 120 personnel departed for Kazakhstan today to take part in the 7th edition of Joint Military ‘Exercise KAZIND-2023’. The Exercise will be conducted at Otar, Kazakhstan from 30th October to 11th November 2023.

29/10/2023 09:21:24

Breaking News LIVE: Body Recovered From Congress MLA Neetu Singh's House

Nawada, Bihar: The dead body of a youth was recovered from the house of Congress MLA Neetu Singh in Bihar's Nawada. Ambrish Rahul, SP, Nawada told ANI, "Nearly at 4.30 pm, Narhat Police Station got information that a dead body is lying in MLA Neetu Singh's home... The Narhat police station in-charge reached the spot... The deceased is a distant relative of Neetu Singh...We are calling the FSL team (forensic team), dog squad and experts of the fingerprint bureau... Evidence will be collected, and then an investigation will be done by us...The accused is absconding. The police have formed a special team to arrest him and some other names that are coming up in the matter."

29/10/2023 08:38:20

Breaking News LIVE: Delhi Doctors Stage Protest Over Various Demands Including House Tax Adjustments & Better Working Conditions

Doctors in Delhi staged a protest under the banner of the Delhi Medical Association. Doctors took out a protest march from Maulana Azad Medical College to Rajghat over their various demands including house tax adjustment for hospitals and better working conditions for doctors.

29/10/2023 08:33:13

Breaking News LIVE: Overall Air Quality In Delhi & Noida In 'Very Poor' Category, Delhi Records AQI Of 309 & Noida Records 372

As per the latest data from SAFAR-India, the overall air quality in Delhi is in the 'Very Poor' category with an AQI of 309. The air quality in Noida is also in the 'Very Poor' category with an AQI of 372. While the air quality in Gurugram is in the 'Poor' category with an AQI of 221.

29/10/2023 07:44:16

Breaking News LIVE: Gujarat BJP Chief CR Patil Flags Off Kalash Yatra Under 'Meri Maati Mera Desh' Campaign

Gujarat BJP State President CR Patil flagged off the 'Kalash Yatra' under the 'Meri Maati Mera Desh' campaign on Sunday. Around 75 'Kalash' left from Gandhinagar for Delhi in e-vehicles this morning.

29/10/2023 07:37:06

Breaking News LIVE: Fire Engulfs 6 Houses In Assam's Dibrugarh. No Casualties Reported Yet

A fire broke out in Assam's Dibrugarh on Saturday which engulfed around 6-7 houses. Ujjwal Phukan, Vice President, of Dibrugarh Municipality told ANI hours after the fire mishap, "So far we have not received any information on the number of casualties or anything, the only information that we have so far is that 6-7 houses have caught fire."

29/10/2023 07:25:44

Breaking News LIVE: Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Temple Washed With Water Of Holy Rivers After Lunar Eclipe

The Mahakaleshwar Temple in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain was washed with the water of holy rivers after the lunar eclipse. 'Bhasm Aarti' was also performed at the temple after this.

29/10/2023 07:20:59

Breaking News LIVE: Fire Breaks Out In UP's Firozabad, 24 Shops Gutted

A fire broke out in Uttar Pradesh's Kath Bazar area on Sunday. Fire tenders are on the stop trying to douse the flames. Sarvesh Kumar Mishra (SP City) told ANI, "We received the information about an hour ago that a fire broke out in the Kath Bazar area where furniture work is carried out...It was a big fire...The fire is yet to be controlled. The area has been evacuated. There is no information on any casualty yet. Around 24 shops have been gutted in the fire."