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Hello and welcome to ABP HIGHLIGHTS. Follow ABP Live's blog to get the latest developments, breaking news, latest update and other developing stories across the country and abroad.Eight New BJP MLAs From Goa To Meet PM ModiEight Goa MLAs, who left the Congress and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on Monday under the leadership of Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and BJP state unit president Sadanand Tanavade, a senior party leader said on Sunday.Six MLAs will leave for Delhi on Sunday night by plane, while MLAs Digambar Kamat Michael Lobo and Michael Lobo will reach the national capital later. Earlier on Wednesday, MLAs Digambar Kamat, Michael Lobo, Delilah Lobo, Kedar Naik, Rajesh Phaldesai, Sankalp Amonkar, Rudolf Fernandes and Aleixo Sequeira had joined the BJP after passing a resolution in a meeting of the Congress Legislature Party.District Judge To Decide ED's Plea To Transfer Case Against Satyender JainA court in the national capital will decide on Monday on the Enforcement Directorate (ED)'s plea to transfer the money laundering case against Delhi government minister Satyendar Jain to another judge.The anti-money laundering probe agency had requested the court of Special Judge Geetanjali Goel to transfer the case to another judge. Thereafter, Principal District and Sessions Judge Vinay Kumar Gupta fixed the matter for hearing on September 19.The agency in its application has raised certain questions regarding the bail pleas being heard by Goyal. Goyal has often pulled up the ED for its probe. Goyal has heard lengthy arguments on the bail pleas of Jain and co-accused Ankush Jain and Vaibhav Jain.Death Penalty: SC Verdict On Case Related To Framing Guidelines On Mitigating CircumstancesThe Supreme Court is scheduled to deliver on Monday its verdict on a suo motu plea on the framing of guidelines on how and when potential mitigating circumstances be considered by courts during the trial in cases that entail the death penalty as the maximum punishment.A death sentence is irreversible and every opportunity should be given to the accused for consideration of mitigating circumstances so that the court concludes that capital punishment is not warranted, a bench headed by Chief Justice Uday Umesh Lalit had observed while reserving its verdict on August 17.

19/09/2022 22:11:26

Breaking News LIVE: PM Modi To Address All BJP Mayors Tomorrow On Futuristic Cities

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a meeting of all mayors from the BJP on Tuesday.

Modi said, "At 10:30 AM tomorrow, 20th September, will address a meeting of all the Mayors belonging to the BJP. With growing urbanisation, it is important that we view it as an opportunity and work together towards building modern, futuristic cities."

19/09/2022 21:04:06

Breaking News LIVE: Kedarnath Temple Panel Bans Entry Of Devotees Into Sanctum Sanctorum

The Badrinath-Kedarnath temple committee on Monday banned the entry of devotees into the sanctum sanctorum of Kedarnath for the time being in view of a huge rush of pilgrims. After nearly a two-month dip in footfall during the monsoon season, there has been a sharp rise in the number of devotees thronging the temple of late, as reported by PTI.

19/09/2022 19:37:57

Breaking News LIVE: CBI Files Chargesheet Against Yes Bank Founder Rana Kapoor, Gautam Thapar In Rs 466.51-Cr Bank Fraud Case

19/09/2022 16:16:10

Breaking News LIVE: CBI Arrests NBU VC Subires Bhattacharyya In Teachers Recruitment Scam In West Bengal

CBI arrested North Bengal University VC Subires Bhattacharyya in teachers recruitment scam in West Bengal, said Officials as reported by PTI.

19/09/2022 15:33:55

Three accused in Chandigarh University case brought to Kharar court in Mohali

Three people arrested in the Chandigarh University alleged 'leaked objectional videos' row brought to Kharar court in Mohali, ANI reported.

19/09/2022 15:13:53

PM Modi congratulates Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia for winning Bronze at World Wrestling Championships

PM Modi congratulates wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia on their Bronze medal wins at the World Wrestling Championships, Belgrade.

19/09/2022 15:12:08

Islamabad HC orders removal of Anti-Terrorism Act sections from terror case against Imran Khan: Reports

Islamabad High Court orders removal of ATA (Anti-Terrorism Act) sections from terror case against Imran Khan for threatening female judge, ANI reported citing Pakistan media.

19/09/2022 14:59:59

Amravati Umesh Kolhe murder case: NIA seeks more time from NIA Special Court to file chargesheet

Amravati's (Maharashtra) Umesh Kolhe murder case | NIA seeks more time from NIA Special Court to file the chargesheet. ANI reported the agency as stating that the investigation is taking time so it needs more time to file the chargesheet.

19/09/2022 14:58:39

Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case: Bombay HC rejects bail plea of Delhi University professor

Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case: Bombay HC rejects bail plea of Delhi University professor Hany Babu, PTI reported.

19/09/2022 14:57:44

Bengal teachers recruitment 'scam': ED attaches assets worth Rs 48 cr

ED attaches Rs 48 cr worth assets "beneficially owned" by ex-minister Partha Chatterjee, aide in Bengal teachers recruitment 'scam', PTI reported.

19/09/2022 14:39:00

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari writes to Amit Shah, demands NIA inquiry into Titagarh bombing case

West Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari writes to Union Home Minister Amit Shah asking to take cognizance of the Titagarh bombing case in school and demanding an NIA inquiry for the same, ANI reported.

19/09/2022 14:03:30

Patra Chawl Case

A PMLA court today took cognisance of the charge sheet filed against Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut in this Patra Chawl case.

Sanjay Raut's lawyer told the court that he has not yet received a copy of the charge sheet.

The court asked the ED officer to give him a copy of the charge sheet. After the directive, the ED official said that a copy will be provided today

The court questioned the officials for not providing Raut's counsel with the chargesheet.

(Inputs By Suraj Ojha)

19/09/2022 13:55:13

Delegation of Delhi’s Gurdwara Shri Bala Sahib Ji visits PM Modi at his residence

A delegation of Delhi’s Gurdwara Shri Bala Sahib Ji visited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence after the Gurdwara organised an ‘Akhand paath’ which started on September 15 and culminated on September 17, on his birthday.

19/09/2022 13:44:30

Shashi Tharoor meets Congress president Sonia Gandhi in Delhi

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor meets party's interim president Sonia Gandhi in Delhi, ANI reported.

19/09/2022 12:48:55

Delhi Police IGI busts gang involved in providing fake VISA and PR, four arrested

Delhi Police IGI has busted a gang involved in providing fake VISA and PR for several individuals. Four accused have been arrested in the case. 12 Indian and 7 Nepali passports, 35 PR cards & 26 VISAs of different countries, along with other incriminating material were recovered ANI reported.

19/09/2022 12:43:46

Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar reaches ED office in Delhi

Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar reaches the ED office in Delhi

19/09/2022 12:37:07

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann reaches residence of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann reaches the residence of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.

19/09/2022 12:11:39

Chandigarh university row - 3-member all-women SIT to conduct investigation: DGP Punjab

"3 arrests made, including that of a student and 2 others from Himachal. Electronic devices seized. Following CM's orders, a high-level probe will be done. A three-member all-women SIT will conduct investigation under the supervision of senior IPS officer Gurpreet Deo": DGP Punjab on the probe into the Chandigarh university row, as per ANI.

19/09/2022 11:34:26

Proceedings of Uttar Pradesh Assembly adjourned for the day

Proceedings of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly adjourned for the day, to assemble tomorrow at 11 am.

 

19/09/2022 11:32:16

Capt Amarinder Singh meets BJP National president JP Nadda in Delhi

Former Punjab CM Capt Amarinder Singh meets BJP National president JP Nadda in Delhi

He will join BJP in Delhi today.

19/09/2022 11:20:26

Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Plea Seeking Probe Into Kashmiri Pandit Exodus & Killings

Supreme Court refuses to entertain a plea seeking a probe into Kashmiri Pandit exodus and killings, ANI. SC allows the petitioner to withdraw the plea and seek an appropriate remedy. The plea was filed by Ashutosh Taploo, whose father Tika Lal Taploo was killed by JKLF militant at the time.

 

19/09/2022 10:58:53

Samajwadi Party should take permission for any procession: Yogi Adityanath on SP's protest

There is no harm if any party asks their questions in a democratic way. Samajwadi Party should take permission for any procession which should not harm anyone. Following laws & order is too much of an expectation from Samajwadi Party leaders: UP CM Yogi Adityanath on SP's protest.

19/09/2022 10:50:21

Govt answer questions of opposition during this Monsoon session: UP CM Yogi Adityanath

"The monsoon session of UP Legislative Assembly is starting today. People of the state have a lot of expectations from this session. Our govt will be discussing several issues like floods. We'll answer the questions of the opposition during this Monsoon session," UP CM Yogi Adityanath said, as per ANI.

19/09/2022 10:36:45

AAP's MCD election incharge Durgesh Pathak summoned by ED: Manish Sisodia

Delhi Deputy CM and AAP leader Manish Sisodia said that the party's MCD election incharge Durgesh Pathak has been summoned by ED (Enforcement Directorate) today. He questioned what was the relation between MCD polls and excise policy.

19/09/2022 10:34:05

UP: Akhilesh Yadav and SP workers begin protest march to State Assembly against BJP Govt

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and SP workers begin protest march to State Assembly against BJP Govt

19/09/2022 10:06:44

Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 near Kargil, Ladakh

An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 occurred 64 km WNW of Kargil, Ladakh at around 9:30 am. The depth of the earthquake was 10 km below the ground: National Center for Seismology

 

 

19/09/2022 09:42:27

Sensex & Nifty today

Sensex falls 299.15 points to 58,541.64 in early trade; Nifty declines 89.85 points to 17,441

19/09/2022 09:41:44

COVID Update: India reports 4,858 fresh cases in 24 hours

India reports 4,858 fresh cases and 4,735 recoveries in the last 24 hours.

Active cases 48,027
Daily positivity rate 2.76%

19/09/2022 09:41:10

Rupee rises 8 paise to 79.70 against US dollar in early trade

Rupee rises 8 paise to 79.70 against US dollar in early trade

19/09/2022 09:18:04

MP: Bulldozer demolishes house of the 3 arrested accused in Rewa gang rape case

MP: Bulldozer demolishes house of the 3 arrested accused in the Rewa gang rape case

19/09/2022 08:13:01

Kerala: 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' resumes for 12th day in Punnapra Aravukad, Alappuzha

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi along with party leaders & workers resumes 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' on its 12th day in Punnapra Aravukad, Alappuzha.

19/09/2022 07:44:38

Breaking News LIVE: Eight New BJP MLAs From Goa To Meet PM Modi Today

Eight Goa MLAs, who left the Congress and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on Monday under the leadership of Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and BJP state unit president Sadanand Tanavade, a senior party leader said on Sunday.

Six MLAs will leave for Delhi on Sunday night by plane, while MLAs Digambar Kamat Michael Lobo and Michael Lobo will reach the national capital later. 

Earlier on Wednesday, MLAs Digambar Kamat, Michael Lobo, Delilah Lobo, Kedar Naik, Rajesh Phaldesai, Sankalp Amonkar, Rudolf Fernandes and Aleixo Sequeira had joined the BJP after passing a resolution in a meeting of the Congress Legislature Party.

19/09/2022 07:44:36

Breaking News LIVE: Eight New BJP MLAs From Goa To Meet PM Modi Today

Eight Goa MLAs, who left the Congress and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on Monday under the leadership of Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and BJP state unit president Sadanand Tanavade, a senior party leader said on Sunday.

Six MLAs will leave for Delhi on Sunday night by plane, while MLAs Digambar Kamat Michael Lobo and Michael Lobo will reach the national capital later. 

Earlier on Wednesday, MLAs Digambar Kamat, Michael Lobo, Delilah Lobo, Kedar Naik, Rajesh Phaldesai, Sankalp Amonkar, Rudolf Fernandes and Aleixo Sequeira had joined the BJP after passing a resolution in a meeting of the Congress Legislature Party.

19/09/2022 07:22:55

Biden says US forces would defend Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion

US President Joe Biden says US forces would defend Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion, Reuters reported.