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Hello and welcome to the ABP News HIGHLIGHTS. Follow this space to get the latest developments and breaking news from India, including Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury rashtrapatni remark, Monsoon session, Income Tax Return Deadline, Covid's latest update, Monkeypox and other developing stories across the country abroad.ITR Deadline Today, Over 5 Cr Returns Filed On SaturdayMore than 5 crore income tax returns have been filed till late Saturday evening, the department said, a day before the ITR filing time for the financial year 2021-22 ends. The department issued a public message through its official Twitter handle asking taxpayers, largely individuals and salaried class, to file their returns within the due date of July 31. "#FileNow to avoid late fee," it said.The department said over 5 crore ITRs for the assessment year 2022-23 were filed up to 8.36 pm on Saturday. The CBDT also issued an order stating that Aaykar Seva Kendras (ASKs) or Income Tax help centres across the country will remain open on Sunday and additional receipt counters will be opened, wherever required, to "facilitate filing of tax returns by the taxpayers." Officials said the finance ministry and the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), that frames policy for the tax department, are continuously monitoring the ITR filing exercise.5G Spectrum Bidding To Resume Today, Sale Nears Rs 1.5 Lakh Cr Mark On SaturdayThe auction of the 5G spectrum capable of offering ultra-high-speed internet garnered bids worth about Rs 1,49,966 crore on the fifth day of sale on Saturday and the bidding is expected to continue on Sunday.The total value of bids in the telecom spectrum auction, which began on Tuesday, has come within striking distance of the Rs 1.50 lakh crore mark."The 5G auction shows that the industry wants to expand, it has come out of problems and is getting into a growth phase. The auction results are very good, close to Rs 1,49,966 crore has been committed by the industry for buying the spectrum," Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said at a briefing in Mumbai, after a telecom investors' roundtable.Some Elements Creating Conflict In Name Of Religion, Ideology: NSA DovalNational Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval said on Saturday that some elements creating conflict in the name of religion and ideology, which is hindering the country's progress.Speaking during an event here, he said, "There is an atmosphere of conflict in the world, and if we have to deal with it then it is necessary to maintain the unity of the country. The way India is progressing, people of all religions will get benefited from it."In the same event, Chairman of All India Sufi Sajjada Nasheen Council (AISSC) Hazrat Syed Naseruddin Chishty said, "We condemn when an incident occurs. It's time to do something. There is a need to rein in and ban radical organisations. They should be banned if there is evidence against them."

31/07/2022 21:42:16

Breaking News LIVE: Delhi Reports 1,263 New Cases, 984 Recoveries In Last 24 Hours

31/07/2022 19:44:58

Breaking News LIVE | ED Seizes Unaccounted Cash Worth Rs 11.50 Lakhs From Sanjay Raut's Residence: Report

31/07/2022 19:04:31

Breaking News LIVE | 3 Killed, 4 Injured After Truck Rams Auto-Rickshaw In UP's Etawah

31/07/2022 18:21:17

Breaking News LIVE | Sanjay Raut's Daughter, Vidita Reaches At ED Office

31/07/2022 16:30:23

Breaking News LIVE | CWG 2022: PM Modi Congratulates Jeremy Lalrinnunga For Winning Gold Medal In Men's 67kg Finals

31/07/2022 16:23:24

Breaking News LIVE | ED Detains Shiv Sena Leader Sanjay Raut Hours After Conducting Raid

31/07/2022 15:20:04

NIA conducts searches at multiple locations in 6 states pertaining to the activities regarding ISIS module case

NIA conducts searches at multiple locations in 6 states pertaining to the activities regarding ISIS module case

31/07/2022 15:02:26

Allocation for ministries for state cabinet formation will be decided as soon as possible. We along with the Deputy CM are working on the growth of the state: Maha CM Eknath Shinde

31/07/2022 15:00:31

Breaking News LIVE: 3 Jharkhand Congress MLAs arrested after cash recovery, CID to take over probe

3 Jharkhand Congress MLAs arrested after cash recovery from their vehicle in West Bengal, CID to take over probe: Official

31/07/2022 13:26:49

Breaking News LIVE: Sanjay Arora Appointed As Commissioner Of Delhi Police

Sanjay Arora appointed as Commissioner of Delhi Police

31/07/2022 13:07:07

Breaking News LIVE: BJP President JP Nadda Speaks At Inauguration Of BJP Offices

Bihar | BJP President JP Nadda speaks at inauguration of BJP district offices in Patna We never refer to it as a 'BJP office.' We call it a 'karyalay.' An office opens at 10 AM, & closes by 5 PM. But a 'karyalay' is a living embodiment of our ideology. It is never shut: JP Nadda

31/07/2022 12:32:35

Breaking News LIVE: 3 MLAs Found Wurh Stash Of Cash In Jharkhand Suspended, Says Congress

Delhi | The three MLAs, who were held with a mountain of cash yesterday, have been suspended from the party with immediate effect: Avinash Pande, General Secretary and In-charge, Jharkhand Congress

31/07/2022 10:42:57

Breaking News LIVE: Uttarakhand Police Arrest Around Dozen Of Police In UKSSSC Paper Leak Case

Uttarakhand | A dozen arrested in connection with the UKSSSC paper leak case in the Kumaon division in the last 24 hours. Uttarakhand Police constable Amrish Goswami is among those arrested. A total amount of Rs 35.89 lakhs has been recovered by the Special Task Force: SSP

31/07/2022 09:33:09

Breaking News LIVE: India Reports 19K Covid Cases In Last 24 Hrs

India reports 19,673 new cases in the last 24 hours; Active caseload at 1,43,676

31/07/2022 09:32:23

Breaking News LIVE: ED Carries Out Searches At Multiples Locations Including Sanjay Raut's Residence

Patra Chawl land scam case | Three teams of the Enforcement Directorate are carrying out searches at various locations including Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut's residence in Mumbai.

31/07/2022 08:56:57

Breaking News LIVE: Earthquake Of Magnitude 5.5 Jolts Nepal, Tremors Felt In Bihar

An earthquake of magnitude 5.5 on the Richter scale jolted Nepal's Dhitung, 147 km east-southeast of Kathmandu on Sunday. Tremors of this quake were also felt in Bihar's Sitamarhi, Muzaffarpur and Bhagalpur at around 8 am this morning. According to the National Center for Seismology, tremors were also felt in Nepal's Kathmandu at 7:58 am.

Nepal's Dhitung is 170 km northeast of Muzaffarpur in India. Some people in Bihar panicked due to the tremors. 

31/07/2022 08:03:46

Breaking News LIVE: First Monkeypox Patient In India Discharged, In Stable Condition

Kerala | First reported Monkeypox patient in the country discharged (on July 30). The 35-year-old male UAE returnee from Kollam was treated in 17 days at Thiruvananthapuram Medical College; he's stable. His primary contacts also tested negative: State Health Minister Veena George

31/07/2022 07:58:09

Breaking News LIVE: Odisha Health Minister Holds Review Meeting On Monkeypox

Odisha Health Minister Naba Kishore Das on Saturday held a review meeting on Monkeypox with senior officials and said that the state is taking all necessary steps in view of the virus while also keeping an eye on the situation in the country. An expert committee for the treatment of Monkeypox at SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack has been formed by the Health department.

"The State is fully prepared to and taking all necessary steps in view of the scare of Monkeypox virus, Government is keeping an eye on the situation in the country," the Minister said after the meeting. Das further said that there is no need to panic, however, added that people need to be vigilant.

31/07/2022 07:54:43

Breaking News LIVE: ED Reaches Sanjay Raut'S Resident In Connection With Patra Chawl Land Scam Case

The Enforcement Directorate has reached Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut's residence in connection with the Patra Chawl Land Scam Case. According to ABP News sources, ED has said that Raut was not cooperating with the investigating agency after multiple summons. 

31/07/2022 07:25:47

Breaking News LIVE: Biden Tests Positive For Covid 19 Again

White House: Biden tests positive for COVID-19 again in rebound' case, has no reemergence of symptoms and will isolate, reports AP

31/07/2022 07:20:28

Breaking News LIVE: Bindyarani Devi Wins Silver Medal In Weightlifting At CWG 2022

Bindyarani Devi wins silver medal in women's 55kg weightlifting in Birmingham Commonwealth Games

31/07/2022 07:09:39

PM Modi to address 91st edition of Mann Ki Baat today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the 91st edition of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday at 11 am. "I invite you all to tune-in to this month's #MannKiBaat tomorrow, 31st July at 11 AM. Also sharing a booklet covering the interesting topics from last month such as India's strides in space, glory on the sports field, Rath Yatra and more," PM Modi tweeted on Saturday. Earlier this month, the Prime Minister invited people to share their ideas and suggestions for the episode which will take place today. People could share their ideas on MyGov and Namo App, or could also record their messages by dialling the number 1800-11-7800.

"Do you have inputs for this month's #MannKiBaat, which will take place on the 31st? I look forward to hearing them... share them either on MyGov or the NaMo App. Record your message by dialling 1800-11-7800," PM Modi had tweeted. In the 90th edition of his monthly 'Mann ki Baat', Prime Minister remembered the dark chapter in India's history- the Emergency, which was imposed in 1975 and said that it was our democratic mindset that eventually prevailed. He also applauded all those who resisted that period and said that even after the Emergency people did not lose faith in democracy. The Prime Minister further said that during the Emergency the citizens were deprived of all rights, including the Right to Life and Personal Liberty is given by Article 21 of the Constitution. PM Modi said that the country's courts, every Constitutional institution, the press everything was brought under control and Censorship was so stringent that nothing could be published without approval. (ANI)