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Hello and welcome to the ABP News HIGHLIGHTS. Follow this space to get the latest developments and breaking news on CWC meeting to elect new Congress President, Jharkhand political crisis, Noida's Twin Tower domilition, Sonali Phogat murder case, Delhi Liquor Policy, Ghulam Nabi Azad's resignation from Congress, Covid's latest update, Monkeypox and other developing stories across the country and abroad.

CWC Meet Today To Approve Schedule For Congress Presidential Poll

The Congress Working Committee (CWC) will meet today to approve the schedule of dates for the election of the next party president. This comes in the backdrop of party veteran Ghulam Nabi Azad's shock resignation Friday.

Sources said besides giving approval to the polls schedule, the members of the CWC, the party's highest decision-making body, could also express confidence in the leadership provided by Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi.

This would be significant in the context of Azad's resignation and criticism of the leadership.

Noida Twin Towers All Set To Be Demolished Today

The stage is set for the safe demolition of Supertech's twin towers here on Sunday, in what is expected to be a breathtaking spectacle of engineering to raze down the nearly 100-metre-tall structures borne out of corruption. Only last minute inspections remain as the towers - taller than Delhi's iconic Qutub Minar - will be brought down in less than 15 seconds by waterfall implosion technique.

"All arrangements have been made and preparations done for the safe demolition of the twin towers as per schedule at 2.30 pm tomorrow," Noida Authority CEO Ritu Maheshwari told PTI.  Over 3,700 kg explosives will be used to bring down the structures in pursuance of a Supreme Court order that found their construction within the Emerald Court society premises in violation of norms," officials told PTI news.

Mobile Internet Suspended In Assam Today For Exam In Govt Depts

Mobile internet services in several districts of Assam will be suspended for four hours for the second time this month on Sunday for conducting free and fair written examination for grade III posts of various government departments.

Prohibitory orders under section 144 of CrPC have also been clamped near the examination centres to further strengthen security measures. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday reviewed the preparations.

Mobile internet services had been suspended on August 21 in 25 districts of the state when the written examination for grade IV posts was held in two shifts of two hours each to ensure that candidates do not indulge in cheating through electronic devices.

22:13 PM (IST)  •  28 Aug 2022

Breaking News LIVE: Delhi Records 397 Covid Cases, 5 Deaths, Reports PTI

Delhi on Sunday recorded 397 fresh Covid-19 cases and five deaths. The positivity rate stands at 3.05 per cent, said Authorities as reported PTI.

17:27 PM (IST)  •  28 Aug 2022

Breaking News LIVE: PM Modi Addresses Programme Marking 40 Years Of Suzuki In India, At Gandhinagar

Gujarat: PM Narendra Modi along with CM Bhupendra Patel attended the event, in Gandhinagar, marking 40 years of Suzuki company in India, as reported by ANI.

16:42 PM (IST)  •  28 Aug 2022

Breaking News LIVE: Libya Clashes Death Toll Rises To 32, And 159 Wounded, Reports AFP

Clashes between backers of Libya's rival governments killed at least 32 people, the health ministry said Sunday in a new toll, after a battle that sparked fears of a major new conflict, reported AFP.

15:17 PM (IST)  •  28 Aug 2022

Supertech Twin Towers Demolished: Noida officials' team begins structural analysis

Team of Edifice, Jet Demolitions, CBRI and Noida officials begins structural analysis of adjacent buildings after Supertech demolition, PTI reported.

15:17 PM (IST)  •  28 Aug 2022

Supertech Twin Towers Demolished: ATS Society's boundary wall 'hit'

ATS Society's boundary wall is reported to have been hit after the Supertech twin towers were demolished in Noida.

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