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Hello and welcome to the ABP News Blog. Follow this space to get the latest developments and breaking news from India, including Manish Sisodia's CBI case in Delhi liquor policy, BJP's protest in Rajasthan over law and order, Covid's latest update, Monkeypox and other developing stories across the country and abroad.Rajasthan: BJP To Protest Over Law & Order TodayThe Bharatiya Janata Party will protest in Jaipur on Saturday over the issue of law and order in the state, a party spokesperson said.The spokesperson said the party will hold a demonstration from 10 am from Shaheed Memorial to the chief minister's residence under the leadership of state BJP president Satish Poonia.The demonstration will be against rising atrocities women, illegal mining, crime against seers and cases of mob lynching, he said.BJP President JP Nadda To Address Rallies In Himachal's SirmourBJP president Jagat Prakash Nadda will address two public meetings in Himachal Pradesh's Sirmour district on Saturday, the party's state unit president Suresh Kashyap said.The rallies will be held in Paonta Sahib and Nahan, Kashyap said on Friday.Jharkhand: Heavy Rain Likely, 'Red Alert' Issued For Some DistrictsThe Ranchi Meteorological Centre has issued a ‘red alert’ for parts of Jharkhand, where heavy rainfall is likely from Friday evening due to the impact of a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal, news agency PTI quoted officials as saying. Heavy to very heavy rainfall might continue till Saturday in many parts of the state, they said.A ‘red alert’ (07-20 cm rainfall) has been issued for Saraikela-Kharswan, East and West Singhbhum districts, the officials said, adding, some districts in west and central Jharkhand might also experience heavy to very heavy rainfall.CBI Raids Sisodia's Home In Excise Policy Case. Names 15 In FIRThe CBI on Friday raided the home of Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and 30 other locations in connection with alleged corruption in the implementation of the Delhi Excise Policy.The AAP condemned the raids with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal claiming the agency has been "asked from above" to harass its leaders. The BJP asked the Delhi government to come out clean on its excise policy.The searches at the AAP leader's home, the residence of IAS officer and former excise commissioner Arava Gopi Krishna and 29 other places took place after the CBI registered an FIR for alleged corruption and bribery formulation and execution of the Delhi Excise Policy brought out last November, officials said.

20/08/2022 22:15:53

Urge You All To Build A Democracy Filled With Vibrancy & Idealism: CJI

I am afraid that institutions are losing their social relevance. We are seeing mushrooming of factories of Education which are leading to devaluation of degrees and human resources. I am not sure, who or what is to be blamed: CJI NV Ramana at the 37th and 38th convocation of A Nagarjuna University

I urge you all to build a democracy filled with vibrancy and idealism, where differences of identities and opinions are respected. Don’t allow corrupt thoughts. Don’t tolerate injustices. Be sensitive to the needs of the community and society:  Chief Justice of India NV Ramana

20/08/2022 18:40:50

Modi Govt Surpassed Previous Govts In Increasing Agri Budget: Nadda

BJP president Jagat Prakash Nadda said on Saturday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led central government has done a lot for farmers with a fourfold increase in the agricultural budget in eight years.

Addressing a public meeting at the municipal council ground in Paonta Sahib in Himachal Pradesh's Sirmour district, Nadda claimed that no other government worked so much for the farmers as the current dispensation.

The Opposition kept talking about the farmers' agitation, but the Modi government focused on helping farmers prosper, he claimed.

"The agricultural budget has seen a fourfold increase during Narendra Modi's tenure as prime minister. It is now Rs 1,33,000 crore from just Rs. 33,000 crore in 2014," he said.

20/08/2022 15:07:56

Arvind Kejriwal & Manish Sisodia to go on a two-day visit to Gujarat

Arvind Kejriwal & Manish Sisodia will go on a two-day visit to Gujarat, ANI reported. The duo will reach Ahmedabad on August 22 and address a town hall meeting in Himatnagar at 3 pm. They will also attend a townhall meeting in Bhavnagar on August 23 at 3 pm

20/08/2022 15:07:05

Delhi court acquits CM Arvind Kejriwal, Deputy CM Manish Sisodia & Yogendra Yadav in criminal defamation case

Rouse Avenue Court acquits Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, Deputy CM Manish Sisodia & Yogendra Yadav (former AAP leader) in a criminal defamation case filed by lawyer Surender Sharma, who claimed that his candidature from AAP was cancelled in the 2013 assembly elections at last moment, ANI reported.

20/08/2022 14:48:05

Amit Shah meets the ITBP personnel injured in bus accident on August 16

Union Home Minister Amit Shah meets the ITBP personnel who were injured in bus accident on 16th August in Pahalgam, J&K

20/08/2022 14:34:06

Anurag Thakur takes dig at Manish Sisodia, calls him 'Money Shh'

Union Minister Anurag Thakur takes dig at Manish Sisodia, calls him "Money Shh"; alleges he makes money & maintains silence

He said, AAP should not try to hide excise 'scam' with other issues, its real face unmasked. Manish Sisodia accused in liquor 'scam' but Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal is the kingpin, Union minister Anurag Thakur alleged.

20/08/2022 13:28:28

Two children, 3-year-old and 2-month-old infact, die due to landslides in J&K's Udhampur

Jammu & Kashmir | Two children, a 3-year-old and a 2-month-old, have died due to landslides in Samole village in Muttal area of Udhampur district

20/08/2022 12:12:49

Yatra to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district resumes

Yatra to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district resumes after remaining suspended overnight due to heavy rains

20/08/2022 12:02:04

Amit Shah congratulates Antim Panghal for becoming first Indian girl to win Gold medal at U20 World Championships

Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulates "Antim Panghal for creating history & becoming the first Indian girl to win a Gold medal at the U20 World Championships."

20/08/2022 11:33:28

Yesterday I was among some unwanted & uninvited guests: Delhi Dy CM & AAP leader Manish Sisodia after CBI raid

"...Yesterday I was among some unwanted & uninvited guests...This (participating in an event) is what I'm made to do, not what I was being made to do y'day," says Delhi Dy CM & AAP leader Manish Sisodia

His residence was raided by CBI in the Excise policy case yesterday.

20/08/2022 11:10:29

Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee demands resignation of Manish Sisodia after CBI raids

Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee demands resignation of Delhi Deputy CM & AAP leader Manish Sisodia after CBI raids

20/08/2022 10:29:47

Delhi busts a major international fake passport, visa racket

Delhi | A total of 5 people have been arrested including mastermind Zakir as the IGI unit of Delhi Police busted one of the biggest international fake passport/visa rackets. 325 fake passports, 175 fake visas & other related things were recovered: DCP (IGI Airport) Tanu Sharma said, as reported by ANI.

20/08/2022 10:16:37

Assam CM Himanta Sarma disburses Rs 119.10 crores as flood rehabilitation fund

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma disburses Rs 119.10 crores as flood rehabilitation fund through direct benefit transfer to 2,04,348 families whose houses were fully or partially damaged in the recent flood

 

20/08/2022 10:33:35

Threat message warning of a 26/11-like attack sent to Mumbai Police traffic control: Report

A threat message warning of a 26/11-like terrorist attack was sent to the WhatsApp number of Mumbai Police traffic control from a Pak-based phone number. The threat message states that 6 people will execute the plan in India. Probe underway, ANI reported citing Mumbai Police source

20/08/2022 09:29:44

COVID Update: India reports 13,272 fresh cases

 India reports 13,272 fresh cases and 13,900 recoveries, in the last 24 hours.

Active cases 1,01,166
Daily positivity rate 4.21%

20/08/2022 09:09:13

DGCA suspended the licence of pilot-in-command (PIC) of a SpiceJet flight: Report

"DGCA suspended the licence of pilot-in-command (PIC) of a SpiceJet flight for 6 months after he ignored the co-pilot's input. The Boeing B737 aircraft on May 1 from Mumbai to Durgapur encountered severe turbulence during descent, resulting in injuries to a few passengers: ANI reported citing sources 

20/08/2022 08:37:27

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina likely to visit India next month: Report

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina likely to visit India next month, ANI reported citing sources

20/08/2022 08:36:54

Breaking News LIVE: PM Narendra Modi pays tributes to former PM Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tributes to our former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary.

20/08/2022 08:01:57

Delhi: Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra & other Congress leaders pay homage to former PM Rajiv Gandhi

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Robert Vadra, MP KC Venugopal, and LoP Mallikarjun Kharge pay homage to former PM Rajiv Gandhi, on his 78th birth anniversary at Vir Bhumi.

20/08/2022 08:00:48

Maharashtra: Total 153 people injured while forming the pyramid during Dahi Handi in Mumbai

 Maharashtra: Total 153 people injured while forming the pyramid during Dahi Handi in Mumbai, of which 130 people have been treated & discharged. 23 still under treatment, their condition stable: BMC

In Thane, around 64 people were injured: Thane Municipal Corporation

20/08/2022 07:33:19

Uttar Pradesh: 2 devotees die at Banke Bihari in Mathura

Uttar Pradesh | During Mangla Arti at Banke Bihari in Mathura, one devotee fainted at exit gate of temple due to which movement of devotees was restricted. As their was huge crowd, many inside the premises were suffocated due to humidity. 2 people lost their lives: SSP, Mathura said, as reported by ANI.

20/08/2022 07:26:59

Uttarakhand: Flash-flood-like situation due to incessant torrential rainfall in Dehradun

Uttarakhand: Flash-flood-like situation due to incessant torrential rainfall at Tapkeshwar Mahadev temple in Dehradun

20/08/2022 07:15:19

Breaking News LIVE: 5 Pilgrims killed, Over 25 Injured In Rajasthan Road Accident

At least five people were killed and over 25 injured in a road accident in Sumerpur area of Rajasthan's Pali district late Friday night. The victims were on their way to visit Ramdevra temple in Jaisalmer district when a truck rammed into the tractor trolley they were travelling in.