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Breaking News HIGHLIGHTS: Hello and welcome to the ABP News LIVE Blog. Follow this space to get the latest developments and Breaking News from India, including, Sri Lanka economic crisis, and the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which entered its 77th day on Wednesday.Breaking News Live: Delhi High Court To Pronounce Verdict On Pleas To Criminalise Marital RapeDelhi High Court to pronounce verdict on criminalization of marital rape today. The High Court had expressed displeasure over the attitude of the Central Government for repeatedly seeking time to present its side in the matter of declaring marital rape as an offence. The court had reserved its verdict refusing to provide time to the Centre.The Center had argued before a bench of Justices Rajiv Shakdher and C Hari Shankar that it has sent letters to all states and union territories seeking their comments on the issue. The counsel for the Center said that the proceedings should be adjourned till the inputs are received.Logistics Supplier Firm Delhivery IPO Opens TodayLogistics supplier firm, Delhivery, will launch its initial public offering (IPO) on Wednesday (May 11).   The subscription will close on Friday (May 13).The company has said that it will use the proceeds from the issue to fund company’s organic and inorganic growth initiatives through acquisitions and other strategies.According to news reports, Delhivery’s grey market premium of the company’s shares has dipped to Rs 7-8 apiece from Rs 35-40 on May 4.The lead managers to the issue are Kotak Mahindra Capital Company, BofA Securities India, Morgan Stanley India Company, and Citigroup Global Markets India.

11/05/2022 23:49:01

Now Virtual Cards To Replace Actual Card Number While Making Payments On Google

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11/05/2022 23:40:20

Google Assistant Will Now Let You Speak More Naturally

11/05/2022 23:38:41

Enhanced Google Meet Calls With Portrait Light, Features Uses Machine Learning

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11/05/2022 23:30:17

30% Search Queries In Google Are Spoken: Company

In India, more than 30 per cent of Search queries are spoken, Google pointed out, adding that Lens was used by billions in the last year.  It has now introduced multi-search, so that you can take a snap of a dress and still search for the item via Search on the internet.

 

11/05/2022 23:28:58

Google Search Now Goes Into Multi-Mode, Feature To Be Available Later This Year

Google search is now shifting into multi-mode. The tech giant is introducing this capability for local search results including segments like apparel, home goods and restaurants near your area. The feature will be available later this year.

11/05/2022 23:21:55

Google Translate Adds 24 New Languages - Check Full List

Check full list of the 24 new languages now available on Google Translate:

• Assamese — Northeast India


• Aymara — Bolivia, Chile, and Peru


• Bambara — Mali


• Bhojpuri — India, Nepal, and Fiji


• Dhivehi — Maldives


• Dogri — Northern India


• Ewe — Ghana and Togo


• Guarani — Paraguay, Bolivia, Argentina, and Brazil


• Ilocano — Northern Philippines


• Konkani — Central India


• Krio — Sierra Leone


• Kurdish — Iraq


• Lingala — Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Central African Republic, Angola, and the Republic of South Sudan


• Luganda — Uganda and Rwanda


• Maithili — Northern India


• Meiteilon (Manipuri) — Northeast India


• Mizo — Northeast India


• Oromo — Ethiopia and Kenya


• Quechua — Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador


• Sanskrit — India


• Sepedi — South Africa


• Tigrinya — Eritrea and Ethiopia


• Tsonga — Eswatini, Mozambique, South Africa, and Zimbabwe


• Twi — Ghana

11/05/2022 23:19:35

Google Translate Now Supports 24 New Languages. Mizo, Assamese Added: Google At I/O Event

Google Translate now supports as many as 24 new languages that usually do not have much representation on most tech platforms, the technology conglomerate announced at its I/O 2022 Keynote on Wednesday.

11/05/2022 21:32:41

Sri Lanka Prez Addresses Nation, Says New PM Will Be Appointed Within A Week

Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa addressed the nation on Wednesday evening amid the ongoing country-wide protests over the economic crisis and political instability.

During his address, Gotabaya Rajapaksa assured the people of island nation that very soon new government will be formed in the country. 

"A news Prime Minister will be appointed within the next one week," he said adding that a new cabinet will also be formed. The party which will have a majority will form the government in Sri Lanka, he said. 

11/05/2022 20:47:32

Breaking News LIVE: Sri Lanka President To Address Nation Today Amid Ongoing Protests

Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa will address the country on Wednesday at 9pm local time, news agency Bloomberg reported citing his spokesman Sudewa Hettiarachchi. 

However, the report did not clarify the agenda of his television address. The island nation is currently facing the worst economic crisis and political instability.

11/05/2022 20:27:39

Breaking News LIVE: UP Govt Removes DGP Mukul Goel From Post

In a major decision, the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has removed the Director General of Police (DGP) Mukul Goel from the post.  According to reports, Goel was removed from the post of DGP for disregarding government work and not taking interest in departmental assignments.

11/05/2022 20:22:10

Congress Writes To Amit Shah To Withdraw CAA Legislation In Monsoon Session

Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury writes to Union Home Minister Amit Shah to withdraw the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) legislation in the monsoon session of Parliament

11/05/2022 19:15:04

Israeli Military Chief Now Says Unclear Who Killed Al-Jazeera Journalist

Israel’s military chief says it's now unclear who fired the bullet that killed Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, backing away from earlier claims that Palestinian militants were likely behind the killing in the occupied West Bank town of Jenin, news agency Associated Press reported.

 

11/05/2022 17:54:10

J&K: Encounter Breaks Out In Bandipora. Terrorist Killed, Army Recovered

An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in the Salinder forest area of Bandipora on Wednesday afternoon.

One terrorist was killed in gunfight. Meanwhile, an AK rifle, three magazines were also recovered. IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar told news agency ANI that the killed terrorist was a part of a newly infiltrated terror group. Search for other two terrorists is in progress.

11/05/2022 16:37:10

Chintan Shivir Will Be Result Oriented, 400 Cong Leaders To Attend Conference: Sachin Pilot

We will hold discussions on party organization, how to challenge NDA in coalition politics and to re-energize Congress during the 'Nav Chintan Shivir'. This conference will be result and outcome-oriented: Sachin Pilot, Congress leader

"More than 400 party leaders will attend 'Nav Chintan Shivir' in Udaipur. Few states will go to polls this year, & Lok Sabha polls will happen in 2024. If there's any party that can defeat NDA & BJP at the national level, then it is Congress that can do it," Pilot added further.

11/05/2022 16:32:58

Madhya Pradesh: Fire Breaks Out At Chemical Factory In Pithampur, 1 Injured

11/05/2022 15:50:41

Breaking News LIVE: Arvind Kejriwal Arrives In Rajkot, To Hold Public Rally Later

Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal arrived in Gujarat's Rajkot this afternoon. He will hold a public rally in the city later in the day. This is Kejriwal's third visit to the poll-bound state in two months.

11/05/2022 14:38:52

Breaking News LIVE: Delhi HC Delivers Split Verdict On Criminalising Marital Rape, Grants Permission To Approach SC

Two judges Bench of Delhi HC pronounced the split verdict on criminalising marital rape. Justice Rajiv Shakdher rules in favour of criminalising while Justice Hari Shankar disagrees -holds that Exception 2 to Sec 375 doesn't violate Constitution as it's based on intelligible different.

According to the order passed by Justice Rajiv Shakdher, husbands can be held criminally liable for sexual relations without the consent of the wife while Justice C Harishankar showed disagreement with this view.

11/05/2022 14:09:22

Breaking News LIVE: US Ambassador To Israel Demands Probe Into Death Of Al-Jazeera Journalist Shireen Abu Akleh

Tom Nides, US Ambassador to Israel shared grief over the murder of American and Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh of Al-Jazeera. He demanded a thorough investigation into the circumstances of her death.

11/05/2022 14:03:49

Breaking News LIVE: Senior IPS Officer Resigns From Service

Karnataka | Senior IPS officer P Ravindranath resigned from his service, yesterday May 10.

"I'm prematurely transferred without any public interest just to harass me,since I've taken legal action against people involved in fake caste certificate issue,"reads his resignation letter

11/05/2022 14:02:50

Breaking News LIVE: SAI Grants Rs 1 Cr To Archery Association Of India

Sports Authority of India (SAI) grants Rs 1 Cr to Archery Association of India to conduct Para Asian Archery Championship in Delhi from May 31st.

11/05/2022 13:45:21

Breaking News LIVE: Jharkhand Mining Secy Pooja Singhal Appears Before ED For Second Day

Jharkhand mining secretary Pooja Singhal appeared before the ED for the second consecutive day in connection with a money-laundering probe linked to alleged embezzlement of MGNREGA funds in Khunti and other charges, officials said on Wednesday.

The 2000-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer arrived at the agency's regional office in Hinoo area around 10:40 AM.

The federal agency had recorded the statement of the officer under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The officer was present for about nine hours at its office on Tuesday.

The statement of her businessman husband Abhishek Jha has also been recorded by the agency.

11/05/2022 13:34:56

Breaking News LIVE: President Kovind Accepts Credentials From Ambassadors Of Slovak Republic, Nepal

President Ram Nath Kovind accepted credentials from Ambassadors of Slovak Republic - Robert Maxian, of Sudan - Abdalla Omer Bashir Elhusain and of Nepal - Dr. Shankar Prasad Sharma at Rashtrapati Bhavan today: Rashtrapati Bhavan

11/05/2022 12:58:59

Breaking News LIVE: Covid Cases Rising But Not Rapidly, No Need To Panic, Says Maharashtra Health Minister

Covid cases are rising in Punjab, UP & Delhi. I spoke with their Health Ministers. They said cases are rising but there's only mild symptoms & people are recovering in home isolation. In Maharashtra, cases are rising but not rapidly, so no need to panic: Maharashtra Health Min

11/05/2022 12:35:50

Breaking News LIVE: 1 Accused Arrested In 'Khalistan' Flag Incident, Says Himachal CM

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur on Wednesday said that one accused has been arrested in connection with the 'Khalistan' flag incident. Thakur said that two accused were involved in putting up the flags on the wall of the state Assembly, out of which one has been nabbed this morning. Speaking to ANI, Thakur said, "I would like to say that in the case where Khalistani flags were tied on the Himachal Pradesh Assembly gate, I am sharing for the first time that there were two accused who had come to carry out the whole incident. One of them has been arrested earlier today."

11/05/2022 12:29:37

Breaking News LIVE: Anti-Encroachment Drive Being Carried Out In Dwarka

Delhi | An anti-encroachment drive is being carried out in Dwarka Sector 3.

11/05/2022 12:28:32

Breaking News LIVE: Cyclone Asani To Hit B/w Vishakapatnam & Kakinada. Heavy Rains Expected

Andhra | Cyclone is going to hit b/w Vishakapatnam & Kakinada. Heavy rains expected. Wind speeds can go upto 80kmph. People in low-lying areas alerted. All advised to not go to sea. Control room set up in collectorate, RTO offices&mandal offices: DC Ranjith Bhasha, Krishna dist

11/05/2022 12:19:36

Breaking News LIVE: Venkaiah Naidu Launches Book 'Modi@20' As PM Completes 20 Yrs In Politics

Delhi | Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu launches ‘Modi@20: Dreams Meet Delivery’ book in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and EAM Dr S Jaishankar.

11/05/2022 11:30:08

Breaking News LIVE: Anti-Encroachment Drive To Begin In Seelampur

Anti-encroachment drive to begin in Seelampur.

As demolition drive began at Jahangirpuri, complaints started rising.People want clear roads. Y'day we operated bulldozers at Nand Nagri&Sundar Nagri. Today we will conduct drive at New Seelampur: Syamsundar Agarwal, East Delhi Mayor

11/05/2022 10:58:37

Breaking News LIVE: SC Extends Interim Order On Stay On Non-Bailable Warrant Against Noida CEO

Supreme Court extends interim order on stay on non-bailable warrant issued by Allahabad High Court against Noida Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & IAS officer Ritu Maheshwari till Friday, May 13. SC adjourns the matter for Friday, May 13. SC asks to list it before appropriate bench

11/05/2022 09:11:10

Breaking News LIVE: Delhi Police Reaches Mohali To Probe Blast Incident On May 9

Mohali blast: A Delhi Police Special Cell team reaches Mohali. The team is there to understand how was the Intelligence Department building of Punjab Police targeted with the use of RPG. The Spl Cell had made several revelations on ISI-Khalistan network in past

11/05/2022 08:59:52

Breaking News LIVE: Andhra Pradesh Postpones Intermediate Examinations Slated For Today

Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh postpones examinations slated for today, 11th May to 25th May. Rest of the examination schedule from 12th May remains unchanged. The examination centre venues and the timings of the examination unchanged.

11/05/2022 07:46:36

Breaking News LIVE: Senior Cong Leader And Former Union Minister Pandit Sukh Ram Passes Away

Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister Pandit Sukh Ram passes away at the age of 95, says his son Anil Sharma. He was admitted to the AIIMS, New Delhi and was undergoing treatment for brain stroke.

11/05/2022 07:31:13

Breaking News LIVE: Cyclonic Storm Asani Weakens, Moves Northwestwards

The Severe Cyclonic Storm ‘Asani’ over westcentral Bay of Bengal moved west-northwestwards with a speed of 12 kmph during the past 6 hours, weakened into a Cyclonic Storm: India Meteorological Department

11/05/2022 07:13:39

Breaking News Live: Delhi High Court Verdict On Pleas Criminalising Marital Rape Today

The Delhi High Court will hear petitions related to criminalisation of marital rape today. Bench of justices Rajiv Shakdher and C Hari Shankar will hear the case that was reserved in February this year.

All India Democratic Women's Association and two individuals had filed petitions in the court seeking to strike down the exception in Indian rape laws on the grounds that it was against married women being sexually assaulted by their husbands.