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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.Abhishek Banerjee Set to Appear Before EDAbhishek Banerjee, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) general secretary, is expected to appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on September 13, according to a well-informed source within the party. This development could result in his absence from the inaugural meeting of the opposition coordination committee known as 'INDIA,' scheduled to take place in the national capital on the same day. The source, speaking on the condition of anonymity, informed PTI about the potential clash in Abhishek Banerjee's commitments.If he indeed appears before the ED, Abhishek Banerjee is set to present himself to ED officials at their city office on September 13. Abhishek Banerjee, a prominent figure within the TMC and often regarded as its virtual second-in-command, is also a member of the coordination panel for the opposition alliance 'INDIA.'I.N.D.I.A. Coordination Committee to Discuss Seat Sharing and Election StrategyThe first meeting of the Coordination Committee for the opposition alliance 'INDIA' will take place on Wednesday, September 13. The 14-member panel, considered pivotal for opposition unity, will convene at the residence of NCP leader Sharad Pawar in the evening. The meeting's agenda includes negotiations on a seat-sharing formula and the formulation of a comprehensive campaign strategy ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.Sources indicate that leaders from various opposition parties have called for swift progress in devising a seat-sharing formula to ensure the presentation of joint opposition candidates against BJP contenders in Lok Sabha constituencies. Nonetheless, it is recognized that the parties must overcome their individual interests and egos to reach a consensus on such a formula. Although specific criteria for seat allocation remain undecided, it is likely to consider party performance in recent polls.Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to embark on 3-Day Visit to PunjabArvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi and national convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), is scheduled to embark on a three-day visit to Punjab, commencing on September 13, as confirmed by party sources. During this visit, Kejriwal will participate in several significant programs, aiming to fulfill key election promises of the AAP.Additionally, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is expected to make a significant policy announcement during Kejriwal's visit. On Wednesday, Kejriwal is slated to inaugurate a 'School of Eminence' in Amritsar, alongside Mann, as part of the AAP's commitment to providing high-quality education to the state's children. This institution marks the first of 117 'Schools of Eminence' to be established in Punjab by the AAP government in the near future.Further activities on Kejriwal's agenda include addressing a public gathering in Amritsar and conducting town hall meetings with entrepreneurs on September 14, both in Amritsar and Jalandhar.

13/09/2023 21:39:38

Kerala Health Minister Veena George Confirms New Nipah Virus Case In Kozhikode

Kerala Health Minister Veena George has announced the detection of another Nipah virus infection case in Kozhikode. (PTI Input)

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13/09/2023 21:02:26

Govt Lists Bill On Appointment Of CEC For Parliamentary Session

The government listed Bill on appointment of Chief Election Commissioner, other election commissioners for Parliament session beginning Sep 18, news agency PTI reported.

13/09/2023 19:55:56

PM Modi Receives Warm Welcome At BJP HQ Over Success Of G20 Summit

PM Narendra Modi received a warm welcome at BJP headquarters in Delhi for successfully hosting the G20 Summit. He will later chair the BJP's Central Election Committee (CEC) meeting for the impending Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh elections, PTI reported. 

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13/09/2023 18:04:15

Pakistan President Arif Alvi Proposes November 6 As General Election Date

President Arif Alvi unilaterally proposes November 6 as date for general elections in Pakistan, news agency PTI reported.

13/09/2023 17:41:26

Kozhikode Declares Seven Village Panchayats As Containment Zones To Check Nipah Virus Spread

The Kozhikode administration declared seven village panchayats as containment zones to prevent the spread of Nipah virus. Two people have died and two others have been infected by the virus in Kerala so far, PTI reported.

13/09/2023 17:33:37

I.N.D.I.A Bloc Coordination Panel Meeting Begins In New Delhi

Opposition alliance Coordination Committee meeting underway at NCP chief Sharad Pawar's residence in New Delhi.

13/09/2023 17:22:14

TDP Leaders Detained In Visakhapatnam For Protesting Against Chandrababu Naidu's Arrest

TDP leaders detained by the police near the GVMC office in Visakhapatnam for protesting against party chief Chandrababu Naidu's arrest, PTI reported.

13/09/2023 16:46:16

Flood Toll In Eastern Libya Crosses 5,100

The death toll in the Libya floods rose to over 5,100 in Derna, news agency AP reported.

13/09/2023 15:59:20

Two Army Personnel, One J&K Police Officer Injured During Encounter In Anantnag

Two Army personnel and one J&K Police personnel were injured in the ongoing encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag. The injured were taken to the hospital, ANI reported. 

13/09/2023 15:56:21

CBI Arrests Gorakhpur-Based Railways Official Over Bribery Charges

The CBI arrested Gorakhpur-based Principal Chief Material Manager of Railways KC Joshi, a 1988 batch IRSS officer on Wednesday. He was arrested on charges of taking a bribe of Rs 3 lakh. CBI recovered Rs 2.61 crores during raid, ANI reported. 

13/09/2023 15:07:21

ED Seizes Gold Worth 5 Crore From Lockers Of 2 Rajasthan Govt Officials In Jal Jeevan Mission Scam

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has recovered 8 kg of gold valued at Rs. 4.84 crore from two lockers of a Rajasthan Government official OP Vishwakarma and 1.5 kg of gold valued at Rs 1.02 crore from the locker of  Rajasthan Administrative Services official Amitabh Kaushik in the Centre's Jal Jeevan Mission scam.

13/09/2023 14:35:46

Ahead Of Parliament Special Session, Prahlad Joshi Calls All-Party Meet On Sept 17

All-party meeting called by Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on 17th September, ahead of Parliament special session, news agency ANI reported citing sources.

13/09/2023 13:17:16

Breaking Live: Gopal Baglay Appointed As India's High Commissioner To Australia

Gopal Baglay, presently High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to Australia, says the Ministry of External Affairs.  

13/09/2023 12:51:12

Breaking Live: Manipur Village Attacked By Gunmen, Bombs Hurled. No One Injured

Conflict-torn Manipur witnessed a fresh incident of violence as unidentified gunmen, suspected to be cadres of banned terror groups, attacked people and hurled bombs at a village in Imphal West district, bordering Kangpokpi where three persons were killed a day before, officials said on Wednesday, as reported by news agency PTI. However, no one was injured in the incident in Koutruk village where armed men hurled at least ten bombs late Tuesday night.

The bomb attack triggered panic among the villagers, an official said, adding that Indian Reserve Battalion personnel deployed at the area fired shots in retaliation. The fresh violence comes after unidentified armed men, suspected to be members of the outlawed terror groups, killed three persons from the tribal community on Tuesday morning near Kharam Vaiphei village in Kangpokpi district.

13/09/2023 11:50:21

Breaking Live: Abhishek Banerjee Arrives At ED Office For Questioning In Teachers' Recruitment Scam Case

TMC MP and national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee arrived at the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office in Kolkata for questioning in connection with the Teachers' recruitment scam case.

13/09/2023 11:13:52

Breaking Live: NEET Student Dies By Suicide In Rajasthan's Kota

In another incident of suicide in Rajasthan's Kota, a coaching student preparing for NEET died by suicide. According to SHO, Vigyan Nagar police station, Devesh Bhardwaj, the student was a resident of Jharkhand in Ranchi."A coaching student, preparing for NEET, hanged herself in Kota. She was a resident of Ranchi, Jharkhand," Devesh Bhardwaj, SHO, Vigyan Nagar police station, Kota city says.

13/09/2023 10:10:04

'Pleasant Interaction With Deep Implications': Mamata Banerjee Meets SL Prez Wickremesinghe

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee met Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe at Dubai International Airport. Talking about her meeting, Banerjee said on X, "His Excellency The President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe saw me at the Dubai International Airport Lounge and called me to join for some discussion. I have been humbled by his greetings and invited him to the Bengal Global Business Summit 2023 in Kolkata. HE the President of Sri Lanka extended cordial invitation to me to visit Sri Lanka. It was a pleasant interaction with deep implications."
 

13/09/2023 09:58:35

24 Hurt As Fire Engulfs Shipyard In Crimea After Ukrainian Attack, Says Russian Official

A Russian-appointed official says a key shipyard in Crimea is on fire after a Ukrainian attack and 24 people are injured, as reported by AP.

13/09/2023 09:52:41

First Meet Of I.N.D.IA Bloc's Coordination Committee To Be Held Today At Sharad Pawar's Delhi Residence

The first meeting of the Coordination Committee of INDIA alliance will be held today at NCP chief Sharad Pawar's residence in Delhi.

13/09/2023 09:27:55

Breaking Live: Income Tax Department Raids Premises Of SP Leader Azam Khan

The income Tax department is conducting searches in Uttar Pradesh at multiple premises linked to Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Azam Khan, news agency ANI reported citing sources. Searches are underway in cities including Rampur, Meerut, Lucknow and Ghaziabad.

13/09/2023 09:20:39

Gyanvapi Case: Varanasi District Court To Hear Petitions From Hindu Side Today

Varanasi District Court is set to hear petitions from the Hindu side in the Gyanvapi Case today. The Hindu side has demanded an evidence room to preserve the evidence collected during the ASI survey, to reserve the premises of the Gyanvapi and objections by the Muslim side regarding the use of machines and equipment used by the ASI to conduct the survey.

13/09/2023 08:58:40

Breaking Live: North Korea Launched Suspected Ballistic Missile, Says Japan PMO

The Prime Minister of Japan said that North Korea has launched a suspected ballistic missile. "North Korea has launched a suspected ballistic missile," Japan's PMO tweeted.

13/09/2023 08:32:00

Security Beefed Up As Encounter Breaks Out Between Security Forces, Terrorists In J&K's Rajouri

Security heightened as an encounter is underway between security forces and terrorists in Narllah area of district Rajouri in Jammu, as reported by ANI. One terrorist neutralised; One Army jawan lost his life, and three others including one police SPO were injured in the encounter yesterday.

13/09/2023 08:22:56

Breaking Live: DVAC Files Case Against Former AIADMK MLA Bakthavatchalam For Possession Of Disproportionate Assets

The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) has registered a case against former AIADMK MLA Sathyanarayanan Bakthavatchalam for possession of disproportionate assets, as per news agency ANI.  Searches in 18 places across Tamil Nadu underway, including 16 in Chennai, and 1 in Tiruvallur and Coimbatore districts each.

13/09/2023 07:45:05

'Doing Right Thing In Promoting Make in India Programme': Putin Hails PM Modi, Bats For Russian-Made Cars

Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that he is doing the right thing by promoting the Make In India programme. "...I guess in this regard, we should learn from many partners of ours, namely our partners in India. They are mostly focusing on production and use of the cars and vessels produced in India. And in this regard, Prime Minister Modi is doing the right thing by encouraging people to use the brand Made In India. We have those vehicles available as well, and we should make use of it," Putin said.

13/09/2023 07:37:26

Breaking News Live: 11 Dead, 12 Injured After Vehicle Collides With Bus In Rajasthan's Bharatpur

Atleast 11 people died and12 were injured after a vehicle collided with Bus in Rajasthan's Bharatpur.

13/09/2023 07:29:53

Breaking News Live: Punjab Police Busts Extortion Racket Backed By Lawrence Bishnoi , 2 Held

Punjab Police’s State Special Operation Cell yesterday busted an extortion racket backed by gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, with the arrest of its two key operatives after recovering two .32 bore pistols along with two live cartridges from their possession. Those arrested have been identified as Tarlochan Singh alias Rahul Cheema and Harish alias Harry alias Baba, Punjab Police said, as reported by ANI.