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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, Delhi Assembly Session, Delhi Liquor Policy, SC hearing Journalist Sidhique Kappan's bail plea, Covid's latest update, Monkeypox and other developing stories across the country and abroad.Delhi Assembly's Special Session Likely To Be Stormy AffairThe Delhi Assembly's special session convened Friday is likely to be a stormy affair amid a slugfest over central probe agencies' action in the Kejriwal government's excise policy and the AAP accusing the BJP of trying to lure its MLAs.Leader of Opposition in the Assembly Ramesh Bidhuri alleged that the ruling party has made the Assembly a "political arena". "Convening a one-day session is a mockery of democracy," he added.A high-voltage drama unfolded on Thursday with Kejriwal summoning the AAP MLAs at his residence as he accused the BJP of trying to topple his government by offering Rs 800 crore to 40 of his legislators for switching sides and asked if this money came from GST collections, PM CARES Fund or some of its "friends".Chhattisgarh: Contractual Govt Workers To Stage Strike On Service RegularisationContractual workers of Chhattisgarh government departments will stage a day-long strike in all 28 district headquarters on Friday demanding regularisation of service.More than 30,000 contractual employees from 54 departments of the state government have been working by wearing arm bands with the Tricolour since August 22 in protest against the step-motherly treatment of the Congress government towards them, said Kaushlesh Tiwari, president of Chhattisgarh Sarva Vibhagiya Samvida Karamchari Mahasangh (CSVSKM), an umbrella body of government's contractual employees organizations."On Friday, all contractual employees will hold a day-long strike and take out 'Tiranga' march in the 28 district headquarters. The ruling party had promised in its poll manifesto to regularise all contractual government employees but has failed to do so. Salaries have not been increased in three years either," said Tiwari, a National Health Mission contractual employee.SC To Hear Journalist Sidhique Kappan's Bail Plea TodayThe Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear the bail plea of Kerala journalist Sidhique Kappan on Friday (August 26). Kappan along with three others were arrested on October 5, 2020 by the Uttar Pradesh Police under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA)while going to Hathras after the rape and murder of a Dalit girl.A counsel representing Kappan mentioned the matter before a bench headed by Chief Justice N.V. Ramana. The bench agreed to list the matter on Friday. Earlier this month, the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court had rejected Kappan's plea for bail.

26/08/2022 19:37:49

With 75% score, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has topped in the list of world’s most popular leader, according to a survey by global decision intelligence company Morning Consult. Second in the list is Mexican president Andrés Manuel López Obrador who secured 63% votes. Check Full List Here:

26/08/2022 18:12:14

Chief Justice Designate UU Lalit Lists Out 3 Things He Intends To Do

Let me place some parts I intend to do in my next innings of 74 days - 3 areas. 1) We'll strive hard to make listing as simple, clear & transparent as possible, 2) You'll have a clear-cut regime where any urgent matters can freely be mentioned before respective courts: CJI designate UU Lalit

"3) Listing of matters before the Constitution Benches and matters which are specially referred to Benches of three judges...We will strive hard to say that yes we will always have at least one Constitution Bench functioning all throughout the year," he said.

26/08/2022 16:31:43

Ex-Maharashtra HM Anil Deshmukh Collapses In Mumbai Jail, Rushed To Hospital: Report

NCP leader and former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh, who had been lodged at Mumbai's Arthur Jail in an alleged case of corruption being probed by ED & CBI, collapsed after his health deteriorated, news agency ANI reported. He was rushed to JJ Hospital after he collapsed and complained of chest pain, Jail authorities informed.

26/08/2022 15:20:53

J&K leader resign from Congress in support of Ghulam Nabi Azad

J&K | GM Saroori, Haji Abdul Rashid, Mohd Amin Bhat, Gulzar Ahmad Wani and Choudhary Mohd Akram resign from the primary membership of Congress "in support of Ghulam Nabi Azad, ANI reported.

26/08/2022 15:13:17

Delhi Lt Governor seeks report from Chief Secretary over delay of 2.5 years into construction of additional classrooms in Govt Schools

Delhi Lt Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has sought a report from Delhi Chief Secretary over the delay of 2.5 years on part of the Vigilance Department in acting on CVC inquiry report into the construction of additional classrooms in Delhi Government Schools, ANI reported.

The report, which found gross irregularities and procedural lapses in execution of the projects, was sent by CVC to the Secretary, Vigilance, GNCTD on 17.02.2020, seeking comments for further investigation/action.

26/08/2022 14:46:15

We were hopeful about serious introspection but that process was subverted: Anand Sharma on Azad's resignation

It's a serious development & will pain all Congressmen. I'm personally shocked. This situation was entirely avoidable. We were hopeful that there would be serious introspection but unfortunately, that process was subverted: Congress leader Anand Sharma on Ghulam Nabi Azad's resignation, as quoted by ANI.

26/08/2022 14:34:16

GNA's DNA has been 'Modi-fied': Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Ghulam Nabi Azad

GNA's DNA has been 'Modi-fied': Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Ghulam Nabi Azad, PTI reports.

26/08/2022 13:47:36

Rahul Gandhi is immature. Sonia Gandhi is not taking care of the party: Himanta Sarma after Azad's resignation from Congress

"In Congress, everyone knows Rahul Gandhi is immature. Sonia Gandhi is not taking care of the party, she's only trying to promote her son. It is a futile attempt": Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Ghulam Nabi Azad resignation from Congress

26/08/2022 13:30:48

Jharkhand - We have full trust in our MLAs, they all will remain in Ranchi: Congress leader Alamgir Alam

"We have full trust in our MLAs, they all will remain in Ranchi," Congress leader Alamgir Alam.

Congress's Banna Gupta says, "Our coalition is standing strong. We will meet again in the evening today", ANI reported. 

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren today presided over the meeting of the ruling party's ministers and the legislature party at his residence in Ranchi

26/08/2022 12:56:11

PM Narendra Modi is the most insecure person I have seen: Sisodia remarks in Delhi Assembly

PM Narendra Modi is the most insecure person I have seen: Manish Sisodia remarks in Delhi Assembly.

26/08/2022 12:55:27

Content of Ghulam Nabi Azad's letter not factual, timing is awful: Jairam Ramesh

Content of Ghulam Nabi Azad's letter not factual, timing is awful: Cong general secretary Jairam Ramesh on his resignation, as quoted by PTI.

26/08/2022 12:51:24

Unfortunate, regrettable this happened when org is combating BJP on price rise, unemployment: Congress on Azad's resignation

Unfortunate, regrettable this happened when organisation is combating BJP on price rise, unemployment: Congress on Azad's resignation.

26/08/2022 12:45:22

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets his Tanzanian counterpart

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets his Tanzanian counterpart Dr Stergomena Lawrence Tax; Chiefs of three Services were also present

26/08/2022 12:44:25

Delhi Assembly Deputy Speaker marshals out BJP MLAs for entire day of session

Delhi Assembly Deputy Speaker Rakhi Birla on Friday marshalled out all BJP MLAs for the entire day of the special session over a video recording by saffron party legislator Ajay Mahawar.

Birla asked Mahawar if he made a video recording of the Assembly proceedings by going against the laws. "Have you done the video recording? If you have, then why should your phone not be seized? This is against the laws of the House," she said.

Mahawar and his party MLAs did not respond to Birla's questions. The AAP and the BJP MLAs got into a war of words over the issue.

Following this, Birla said BJP MLAs have wasted the time of the House and marshalled them out.

BJP MLAs came out of the House and stood near the Gandhi statue on the Assembly premises and raised slogans demanding Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia's arrest and removal from cabinet over the controversy surrounding the Excise Policy 2021-22. (PTI)

26/08/2022 12:34:08

Leaders across age groups are frustrated, disappointed by 'Kothri' culture thriving in Congress: Jaiveer Shergill

Delhi | Now a senior leader is speaking about it becoming a club of PAs and security guards shows that leaders across age groups are frustrated and disappointed by this entire 'Kothri' culture that is thriving in Congress: Jaiveer Shergill on Ghulam Nabi Azad's resignation, ANI reported.

26/08/2022 12:42:06

BJP toppling govts like serial killer: Manish Sisodia in Delhi Assembly

BJP toppling govts like serial killer: Manish Sisodia in Delhi Assembly.

26/08/2022 11:34:53

Ghulam Nabi Azad Resigns From Congress

Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad resigns from all positions including primary membership of Congress Party, ANI reported.

26/08/2022 11:33:50

Awadh Bihari Chaudhary unanimously elected as Speaker of Bihar Legislative Assembly

Veteran RJD leader Awadh Bihari Chaudhary unanimously elected as Speaker of Bihar Legislative Assembly, PTI reported.

26/08/2022 11:33:01

Delhi Legislative Assembly adjourned for 10 mins following uproar by BJP MLAs

Delhi Legislative Assembly adjourned for 10 mins following an uproar by BJP MLAs over Deputy Speaker's decision to not take questions under Rule 280, ANI reported.

26/08/2022 11:24:37

Special session of Delhi Assembly underway, AAP alleged 'poaching' of MLAs by BJP

The one-day special session of the Delhi Legislative Assembly gets underway

AAP has alleged that BJP was luring party MLAs to topple the Kejriwal govt. Recently, CBI raided Dy CM Manish Sisodia in excise policy case

26/08/2022 11:22:58

Dalai Lama arrives in Delhi after a gap of three years

Dalai Lama arrives in Delhi after a gap of three years.

26/08/2022 11:22:23

SC dismisses plea against HC order pertaining to alleged hate speech of 2007 involving UP CM Yogi Adityanath

SC dismisses plea against HC order pertaining to alleged hate speech of 2007 involving UP CM Yogi Adityanath

26/08/2022 11:21:43

Senior advocate Dushyant Dave breaks down in tears, biding adieu to outgoing CJI NV Ramana

Senior advocate Dushyant Dave breaks down in tears while biding adieu to outgoing Chief Justice of India NV Ramana, ANI reported.

Dave says CJI Ramana performed his duty with a spine and has been a citizen's judge.

26/08/2022 10:57:37

Plea On 'Freebies' by political parties: SC refers matter to three-judge bench citing complexity of the issue

'Freebies' by political parties: Supreme Court says that there can be no denying that in an electoral democracy, the true power lies with the electorate and the electorate judges the parties and candidates, ANI reported.

Supreme Court says looking at the complexity of the freebies issue, the case is referred to a three-judge bench.

26/08/2022 10:29:35

UP CM expresses condolences on the passing away of his OSD Motilal Singh in a road accident

UP CM Yogi Adityanath expresses condolences on the passing away of his OSD Motilal Singh in a road accident in Basti today. Singh was deputed at the Chief Minister's Camp Office, Gorakhpur.

26/08/2022 09:44:11

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren calls meeting of UPA MLAs at his residence in Ranchi

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren has called a meeting of UPA MLAs at his residence in Ranchi today amid recent political developments in the state, ANI reported.

He has dismissed reports of receiving any communication from ECI or the Governor on his disqualification as an MLA in office-of-profit matter.

26/08/2022 09:53:25

Live Streaming in SC for first time, proceedings of Ceremonial Bench of CJI Ramana on his last working day to be live streamed

 Live Streaming in Supreme Court for the first time. The proceedings of the Ceremonial Bench of Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on his last working day to be live streamed, ANI reported.

On the last working day, CJI Ramana will share the bench with CJI-designate Justice UU Lalit & Justice Hima Kohli at 10.30 am.

26/08/2022 09:13:17

COVID Cases: India reports 10,256 fresh cases in 24 hours

India reports 10,256 fresh cases and 13,528 recoveries, in the last 24 hours; Active cases 90,707.

26/08/2022 09:07:19

Supreme Court to pass order today on a plea against promising 'freebies' by political parties

Supreme Court to pass order today on a plea against promising 'freebies' by the political parties during election campaigns. 

26/08/2022 08:44:18

Monsoon likely to start withdrawing in first week of September: IMD

The Southwest monsoon is likely to enter its withdrawal phase in the first week of September, nearly a fortnight ahead of the normal date, the weather office said on Thursday.

The normal date for withdrawal of the southwest monsoon is September 17. However, the actual withdrawal of the southwest monsoon usually happens either earlier or later given the dynamic nature of the weather systems.

"Conditions are likely to become favourable for the commencement of withdrawal of southwest monsoon from some parts of northwest India during the week beginning September 1," the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in the extended range forecast released on Thursday.

Monsoon rains have been nine per cent above normal for the country as a whole, but states such as Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Manipur have reported deficit rainfall of over 40 per cent of the long period average, leaving the farmers in a lurch.

Uttar Pradesh and Manipur have reported 44 per cent deficit rains each than the long period average, followed by Bihar (41 per cent), Delhi (28 per cent), Tripura and Jharkhand (26 per cent each).

As of August 18, farmers had sown rice on 343.7 lakh hectares, which was 30.92 lakh hectares below last year and 53.36 lakh hectares below the normal sowing for the period under review.

The less coverage for area sown to rice has been reported from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana and Chhattisgarh, regions considered the rice bowl of the country.

The sowing of pulses, particularly arhar or tur, and groundnut too has declined due to the truant rains.

For the weather office, the monsoon season begins on June 1 and ends on September 30.

Last year, monsoon entered the withdrawal phase on October 6, a good 19 days after the normal date of September 17.

According to IMD data, the monsoon withdrawal started on September 28 in 2020, on October 9 in 2019, September 29 in 2018, September 27 in 2017 and September 15 in 2016. (PTI)

26/08/2022 08:31:50

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar met Argentina President Alberto Fernández

26/08/2022 07:57:21

Pak terrorists attempting to enter India from Uri sector on Aug 25 were gunned down by Army troops

Pakistani terrorists trying to infiltrate India from the Uri sector on Aug 25 were gunned down by Army troops.

26/08/2022 07:53:44

More than 34 people affiliated with Al-Qaeda arrested by Assam Police

More than 34 people affiliated with Al-Qaeda arrested by Assam Police

26/08/2022 07:23:31

UP: Five people lost their lives while seven injured due to fire in 3-storey building in Moradabad

UP: Five people lost their lives while seven were injured after fire broke out in a 3-storey building in Moradabad.

People of the same family were residing in the building. Fire dept conducting further probe to ascertain the reason: Shailendra Kumar Singh, DM, Moradabad said, as per ANI.

26/08/2022 07:01:08

Breaking News LIVE: Special Session Of Delhi Assembly To be Held Today

A special session of the Delhi assembly has been convened today amid political slugfest over the CBI raid on Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in the excise policy case.