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Breaking News LIVE: Hello and welcome to the breaking news live blog, please follow this space for all the latest updates and breaking news from India and around the world.PM Modi to Unveil Rs 24,000-Crore Tribal Empowerment Scheme in JharkhandPrime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch a Rs 24,000-crore scheme focused on the comprehensive development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) on November 15, marking 'Janjatiya Gaurav Divas' in Jharkhand. The announcement was made by the Prime Minister's Office on Monday. Alongside this initiative, Modi will kick off the 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra,' release the 15th instalment of PM-KISAN, and inaugurate or lay the foundation stone for various development projects in the state.On November 15, around 9:30 AM, the Prime Minister will visit the Bhagwan Birsa Munda Memorial Park cum Freedom Fighter Museum in Ranchi. Following this, he will reach Ulihatu Village, the birthplace of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, where he will pay floral tributes at the statue of the freedom fighter. This visit makes Modi the first Prime Minister to visit Ulihatu Village, as stated in the released statement.At approximately 11:30 AM, Prime Minister Modi will partake in a program commemorating the third Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas, 2023, in Khunti. During this event, he will launch the 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra' and the Pradhan Mantri Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups Mission. Additionally, he will release the 15th instalment of PM-KISAN and inaugurate, dedicate to the nation, and lay the foundation stone for multiple development projects in Jharkhand, according to the statement.Jharkhand CM to Introduce Schemes on Statehood DayJharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren will inaugurate and lay the foundation of projects worth Rs 7,042 crore today, news agency PTI reported. As per an official press release, 229 projects worth Rs 1,744 crore will be inaugurated, and the foundation of 667 projects worth Rs 5,328 crore will be laid. The occasion will also witness the distribution of 18,000 appointment letters and the allocation of Rs 261 crore among 5,55,652 adolescent girls under the Savitri Bai Phule Kishori Samriddhi Yojana. Furthermore, Rs 2 crore in prize money will be distributed among 70 players who have excelled at the international and national levels.Puducherry Schools and Colleges to Remain Closed Due to RainsIn light of persistent rains in Puducherry and Karaikal regions, the territorial government announced the closure of all schools and colleges on November 15, PTI reported. Home Minister A Namassivayam confirmed the decision, citing the ongoing inclement weather. Lt Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan assured that precautionary measures had been implemented, urging people not to venture out unnecessarily. She emphasized the readiness of the government machinery to respond to any exigency.

15/11/2023 22:13:16

Breaking News LIVE: Gas Leak At Meat Factory In Haryana's Nuh

Eighteen women workers of a meat factory were hospitalised after they complained of difficulty in breathing and started vomiting following a gas leak in the factory.

15/11/2023 20:55:58

Breaking News LIVE: Nilambur Road-Shoranur Express Special Train Derails In Palakkad

"Train no 06474, Nilambur Road-Shoranur Express Special train derailed at Vallapuzha in Palakkad after it hit cattle on the track. No casualties or injuries were reported. Three trains were cancelled and one train has been rescheduled. Works to reinstate the traffic through the track is underway," said PRO, Palakkad Railway Division.

15/11/2023 20:12:29

Breaking News LIVE: Five Injured In Stone Pelting By Group Of Youngsters In Delhi

Five people have been injured after a group of youngsters resorted to stone pelting in Delhi's Kalyanpuri area. The incident took place after a quarrel ensued between two youngsters.

15/11/2023 19:17:05

Breaking News LIVE: Security Forces Thwart Infiltration Bid Along LOC

Security forces successfully foil infiltration bid in the URI sector along the LOC in Jammu and Kashmir.

15/11/2023 16:46:54

Breaking News LIVE: AAP To Approach EC Against BJP's Social Media Campaign

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) says it will approach the Election Commission against BJP's "misleading and derogatory" social media campaign against party chief and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

15/11/2023 16:15:34

Breaking News LIVE: Blue Whale Rescued From Beach In Ratnagiri

A Blue Whale measuring 47-feet was rescued from Ganpati Phule beach in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra's Konkan coast by JSW Jaigarh port and state administration. It was successfully put back into the deep waters at midnight of 14th November.

15/11/2023 15:08:25

Man Poisons His 4 Children In Rohtak, 3 Die

Three siblings died while one was admitted to a hospital after their father gave them some poisonous substance in Haryana's Rohtak district, police said on Wednesday, as reported by news agency PTI.

On Tuesday, Sunil Kumar allegedly gave poison to his four children at his house in Kabulpur village when his wife was not at home, said police.

15/11/2023 15:02:21

Breaking LIVE — One Terrorist Killed As Army Foils Infiltration Bid In J&K’s URI

Infiltration bid foiled by the troops in Jammu And Kashmir's Uri sector along the Line of Control (LoC), one terrorist was killed, the operation is in progress. The terrorists were trying to infiltrate taking advantage of poor visibility and bad weather, said Indian Army, as reported by news agency ANI.

15/11/2023 14:09:48

Breaking LIVE — Navy Monitors Movement Of Chinese Warships, Submarines Participating In Exercise With Pakistan: Report

Indian Navy monitoring movement of Chinese warships, submarines participating in exercise with Pakistan, news agency PTI reported, citing government sources.

15/11/2023 13:14:41

Several Feared Dead After Bus Falls Into Gorge In J&K's Doda

Several people were feared dead after a bus travelling from Kishtwar to Jammu plunged into a deep gorge in the Assar area of the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir earlier today, as reported by news agency PTI.

15/11/2023 12:43:53

2 Booked For Selling Firecrackers Without Permission

Police on Tuesday registered an offence against two men for selling firecrackers without permission in Bhiwandi town of Maharashtra's Thane district, an official said, as reported by news agency PTI.

15/11/2023 12:42:19

Breaking News LIVE: 2 Men Held For Vandalising Sant Ravidas Statue In UP's Ballia

Two men have been arrested for vandalising the statue of Sant Ravidas in Haripur village here, police said on Wednesday, as reported by news agency PTI. SHO Raj Kapoor Singh said that on the night of November 12, the statue of Sant Ravidas in the village was found damaged and its right hand was broken.

15/11/2023 10:54:10

5 Killed, 3 Injured In Road Accident In Haryana's Kurukshetra

At least five people were killed and three others injured after their car crashed into another vehicle after hitting a divider in Haryana's Kurukshetra, police said on Wednesday, as reported by news agency PTI.

According to police official, the accident took place near Thikri village on the national highway on Tuesday night, the car driver coming from Pehowa side lost control over the vehicle, rammed into the divider, and then hit another vehicle coming from the opposite direction on the other side of the road.

15/11/2023 10:34:11

Fire Breaks Out In Thread Godown In Maharashtra's Thane, Fire Tenders On Spot. No Casualties Reported

A massive fire broke out in a thread godown in the Bhiwandi area of Maharashtra's Thane last night. As soon as information about the fire was received, fire tenders reached the spot, and the fire was brought under control. No casualties have been reported at Thane Municipal Corporation.

15/11/2023 09:24:55

BSF Seizes Drone In Punjab's Tarn Taran

On the intervening night of 14th- 15th November, BSF intercepted the movement of a suspected drone near Mianwali village in Tarn Taran district and recovered a drone in broken condition along with 2 batteries from the farming field adjacent to the village. The recovered drone is a Quadcopter (Model - DJI Matrice 300 RTK, made in China): Punjab Border Security Force.

15/11/2023 08:43:40

Breaking News LIVE: 5 Rescued After Fire Breaks Out In Building In Mumbai's Byculla, 12 Tenders On Spot

A fire broke out in a building in Mumbai's Byculla area, 12 fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse the fire. Five people were rescued from the building. Firefighting operations are underway and no injuries were reported. Details awaited.

15/11/2023 07:55:50

Breaking News LIVE: Earthquake Of Magnitude 5.2 Jolts Pakistan

An earthquake of Magnitude 5.2 on the Richter scale occurred in Pakistan at 5:35 am today: National Center for Seismology.