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Hello and welcome to the ABP News HIGHLIGHTS. Follow this space to get the latest developments and breaking news on Delhi Liquor Policy rollout, PM Modi's 2-day Kerala visit, India first vaccine for cervical cancer prevention, Covid's latest update, Monkeypox and other developing stories across the country and abroad.Delhi Pvt Liquor Shops To Close From Thursday, 300 Govt Vends To Take Over SalePrivate liquor shops will be a thing of the past in the capital as they will be replaced by over 300 Delhi government vends from Thursday owing to the switch over from the Excise Policy 2021-22 to the old regime, officials told news agency PTI. Nearly 250 private liquor vends, licensed under now-withdrawn Excise Policy 2021-22, are running currently in the city.Some of the private vends having stocks saw crowd outside as they offered schemes like buy one to get one free. The Excise department had already notified the private licensees that they will not be allowed in retail liquor sale beyond August 31.PM Modi's 2-Day Visit To Kerala Begins TodayPrime Minister Narendra Modi would be on a 2-day visit to Kerala from Thursday during which he would attend various programmes, including the commissioning of the country's first indigenously built aircraft carrier — INS Vikrant - on September 2. The Prime Minister would arrive here on Thursday evening, address a public meeting and visit the Adi Shankara janmabhoomi kshetram (temple) at Kalady - the birthplace of the Hindu saint, official sources told news agency PTI.During his visit, PM Modi he would lay the foundation stone of Kochi Metro Phase- II project at 6 PM on Thursday and inaugurate phase-1A, first stretch from SN Junction to Vadakkekotta. The next day, he would commission the Vikrant at the Cochin Shipyard Limited in Kochi and also "unveil the new naval ensign (Nishaan) thereby doing away with the colonial past," the PMO has said in a statement.India's First Vaccine For Cervical Cancer Prevention To Be Launched TodayIndia's first indigenously developed quadrivalent Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine for the prevention of cervical cancer will be launched here on Thursday, officials said on Wednesday The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) had last month granted market authorisation to Serum Institute of India (SII) to manufacture an indigenously-developed vaccine against cervical cancer.Union Minister of Science and Technology Jitendra Singh will launch the vaccine at IIC Delhi. SII CEO Adar Poonawalla will be present at the event, the officials said.

01/09/2022 23:15:15

Breaking News LIVE: FTII Student Found Hanging In Hostel Room, Suicide Suspected, Say Police Officials

The dead body of a 25-year-old female student from Nainital has been found hanging in the hostel room of FTII, Pune today morning. Prima facie appears to be a case of suicide, no suicide note recovered yet. Further probe is underway, said Pune Police officials.

01/09/2022 19:48:29

Breaking News LIVE: Jharkhand Govt To Convene Assembly Special Session On September 5

Special session of Jharkhand Legislative Assembly has been called on 5th September at 11:00 am.

01/09/2022 18:46:15

Breaking News LIVE: PM Modi Visits Sri Adi Shankara Janma Bhoomi Kshetram At Kalady In Kerala

01/09/2022 18:44:18

Breaking News LIVE: Modi Visits Sri Adi Shankara Janma Bhoomi Kshetram At Kalady In Kerala

01/09/2022 17:56:32

Breaking News LIVE: Poland Seeks $1.3 Trillion From Germany For The Nazis' World War II Invasion, Occupation

Poland estimates its World War Two losses caused by Germany at 6.2 trillion zlotys ($1.32 trillion), the leader of the country's ruling nationalists said on Thursday, and he said Warsaw would officially demand reparations, as reported by AP.

01/09/2022 17:12:38

Breaking News LIVE: Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina To Visit India From Sept 5 To 8, Says MEA

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will travel to India on September 5 on a three-day official visit during which defence cooperation and regional stability are likely to be the focus of her talks with Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, said MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi.

01/09/2022 17:03:19

Breaking News LIVE: PM Modi Addresses BJP Workers In Kochi, Kerala

01/09/2022 15:31:06

Breaking News LIVE: Shivpal Yadav announces Formation Of New Outfit

Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party Lohia founder Shivpal Yadav announced the formation of a new organisation for the Yadav community and said it would fight for the cause of social justice. Yadav said the organization -- Yadukul Renaissance Mission -- was not for or against any political party. While Shivpal is the organization's patron, former MP from Sambhal DP Yadav is its president while writer Vishwatma is a founder member of the Mission. (PTI)

01/09/2022 15:04:31

One reactor at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine shut down due to shelling

One reactor at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine shut down due to shelling, AFP reported the operator as informing.

01/09/2022 15:02:32

Senior Congress leader Bhupinder Hooda on meeting Ghulam Nabi Azad

"As far as meeting with Azad sahab is concerned, we had been in the same party for years & we had put forth some demands. Those demands were accepted & party presidential polls are taking place. Still, he decided to quit. We asked him the reason but there was no bitterness": Senior Congress leader Bhupinder Hooda said, as quoted by ANI

01/09/2022 14:43:32

Mamata Banerjee takes out rally thanking UNESCO for putting Durga Puja on intangible cultural heritage representative list

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee takes out a rally thanking UNESCO for putting Durga Puja on the intangible cultural heritage representative list

01/09/2022 14:40:50

China slams UN rights office as 'thug and accomplice' of US

China slams UN rights office as 'thug and accomplice' of US, AFP reported.

China on Thursday said a major United Nations report into alleged human rights abuses in the Xinjiang region of the country was a "political tool" against Beijing

01/09/2022 14:36:15

Jharkhand: Section 144 to remain applicable in Dumka city & Jaruwadih area

Dumka, Jharkhand | Looking at the current situation, some relaxation has been given. Section 144 will remain applicable only in Dumka city & Jaruwadih (deceased house) area: SDM Maheshwar Mahato said, as per ANI.

01/09/2022 14:33:23

UPA delegation to meet Jharkhand governor Ramesh Bais at 4 pm today

Jharkhand: UPA delegation to meet Jharkhand governor Ramesh Bais at 4 pm today

01/09/2022 14:09:46

If Madrasa found to be used for anti-India activities, we will raze them: Assam CM

"We don't have any intention to go on demolishing Madrasas. Only intention to see that they're not used by jihadi elements. If we get specific inputs that institution is being used under guise of Madrasa for anti-India activities, we will raze them": Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said, as quoted by ANI.

01/09/2022 14:08:25

Dumka killing case - Police concealed many things, quoted wrong age of victim: NCPCR Chairman

"Police concealed many things, quoted wrong age of victim for which the girl child did not get benefits of Juvenile Justice Act. It's criminal negligence. POCSO Sections weren't invoked. Yesterday on CWC's demand they invoked it": Priyank Kanoongo, NCPCR Chairman, on Dumka killing case, as quoted by ANI.

01/09/2022 13:57:33

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren to resign? brother Vasant Soren dismisses speculation

Before the UPA deligation's meeting with Jharkhand Governor, speculations are rife that CM Hemant Soren can meet the Governor and resign from the post of MLA.

Hemant Soren's brother Vasant Soren dismissed the claims speaking to ABP News.

01/09/2022 13:54:31

Kerala Assembly passes University Laws (Amendment) Bill 2022 which curtails Governor's powers as Chancellor

Kerala Assembly passes contentious University Laws (Amendment) Bill 2022 which will curtail Governor's powers as Chancellor

01/09/2022 13:41:03

Delhi Assembly Passes Confidence Motion Tabled By CM Arvind Kejriwal Amid Absence Of BJP MLAs

Delhi Assembly passes confidence motion tabled by CM Arvind Kejriwal through voice vote as well as vote division amid absence of BJP MLAs, PTI reported.

01/09/2022 13:34:46

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal hits out at Centre in Delhi assembly

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi assembly:

"CBI raided Manish Sisodia's residence, went to his village and searched his bank locker, but found nothing."

"Both my children studied in IIT. I wish to provide the same education to every child in India."

"AAP's vote share up by 4 pc in Gujarat after CBI raid against Sisodia. Will increase by 6 pc by the time he's arrested."

01/09/2022 13:33:01

Adar Poonawalla on India's first Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus Vaccine against Cervical Cancer

"We'll announce the price in a few months, it'll be approx Rs 200-400. We will finalise after manufacturing and discussion with Govt of India": Adar Poonawalla, CEO, Serum Institute of India on the country's first Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (qHPV) against Cervical Cancer, as reported by ANI.

01/09/2022 13:34:27

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal hits out at Centre in Delhi assembly

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal hits out at Centre in Delhi assembly.

01/09/2022 13:19:57

CBI says it did not find anything against Sisodia but is under pressure to arrest him, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal alleges

CBI says it did not find anything against Sisodia but it is under pressure to arrest him: Delhi CM Kejriwal

01/09/2022 13:13:02

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan's protective bail extended till September 12

Former Pakistan prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf party (PTI) chief Imran Khan has been granted an extension of protective bail till September 12. He was booked under the Anti-Terrorism Act for threatening police, judiciary, and other state institutions at his Islamabad rally.

01/09/2022 13:00:13

UPA delegation seeks time to meet Jharkhand Governor. JMM, Congress, & RJD leaders to take part

UPA delegation seeks time to meet Jharkhand Governor. Along with JMM, Congress, and RJD leaders, MPs may also be included in this delegation. The meeting is slated to take place at 4 pm.

01/09/2022 12:42:29

Goa Police search Sonali Phogat's Hisar residence

Vatan Dhaka, brother of Sonali Phogat on Goa Police search at Hisar residence: "They (Goa Police team) checked her bedroom and her office downstairs and found only routine documents and routine material."

They came here only for a financial probe. Murder's main motive is yet to come to light, Goa Police hasn't said anything. It seems like a formality to spend time": Rinku Dhaka, Sonali Phogat's brother, said, as per ANI.

"Yes, it's a possibility," he says on if there can be a political conspiracy. 

01/09/2022 12:40:59

Delhi Police arrested stalker who attempted to kill teenager girl by shooting at her in Sangam Vihar

Delhi Police arrested stalker Amanat Ali who attempted to kill a teenager girl by firing bullets at her in South Delhi's Sangam Vihar on 25 Aug

"On August 25, a 16-yr old girl was admitted to hospital with a bullet injury. She said that there were 3 people out of whom she knew Amanat Ali but recently stopped talking to him. Other accused were Bobby & Pawan": Benita Mary Jaiker, DCP South Delhi said, as quoted by ANI

"The other two accused absconded to Muzaffarnagar in UP & were eventually nabbed on August 26. He got weapons from his uncle & had the aim to kill the girl," she added.

01/09/2022 12:01:09

Rs 1,43,612 crores gross GST revenue collected in August 2022, 28% higher than previous year

Rs 1,43,612 crores gross GST revenue collected in the month of August 2022 - 28% higher than the GST revenues in the same month in 2021. Monthly GST revenues more than Rs 1.4 lakh crores for six months in a row: Ministry of Finance

01/09/2022 11:23:45

IMF provisionally agrees on USD 2.9 billion loan for crisis-hit Sri Lanka

IMF provisionally agrees on USD 2.9 billion loan for crisis-hit Sri Lanka, PTI reported citing a statement.

01/09/2022 11:05:52

TMC Birbhum district president Anubrata Mondal brought to court in connection with a blast case

West Bengal: TMC Birbhum district president Anubrata Mondal brought to Bidhannagar MP/MLA Court in connection with a case of blast in a court for which he has been named in the chargesheet.

01/09/2022 10:54:51

Goa Police reach Sonali Phogat's home in Hisar amid 'murder' probe

Goa Police reach Sonali Phogat's home in Hisar amid 'murder' probe

01/09/2022 10:52:40

Dumka Killing: Special POCSO Court sends both accused to 72-hour Police remand

Dumka Killing: On Aug 31, Special POCSO Court, Dumka orders to send samples/evidence, including burnt clothes of the deceased, to FSL Ranchi.

The court also sent both accused to a 72-hour Police remand. Police told the court that both needed to be confronted for further investigation

 

01/09/2022 10:13:09

SpiceJet Delhi-Nashik flight returns midway due to 'autopilot' snag

A SpiceJet flight that took off for Nashik in Maharashtra from the Indira Gandhi International Airport here on Thursday morning returned midway to the city due to an 'autopilot' snag, a DGCA official said. The Boeing 737 aircraft landed safely, he said. “SpiceJet B737 aircraft VT-SLP, operating flight SG-8363 (Delhi-Nashik) on Thursday was involved in an air turnback due to an autopilot snag,” the official said.

01/09/2022 10:02:30

Kartik Kumar was the first wicket, many such will fall in coming time: BJP RS MP Sushil Modi

BJP RS MP Sushil Modi attacks Bihar government. "Kartik Kumar resigned last night, he had an arrest warrant against him. Instead of surrendering he took oath of office & was made law minister under Lalu Yadav's pressure. This was the first wicket, many such will fall in coming time," he said, as per ANI.

01/09/2022 10:01:03

Mumbai: Devotees offer prayers at famous Lalbaugcha Raja pandal

Devotees continue to arrive for darshan of Lord Ganesh and offer prayers at Lalbaugcha Raja in Mumbai.

01/09/2022 09:30:14

16 senior IAS officers transferred in UP

Uttar Pradesh: 16 senior IAS officers transferred; Navneet Sehgal Additional Chief Secretary, Information, MSME, Export Promotion, Khadi & Village Industry to now be the Additional Chief Secretary, Sports.

01/09/2022 09:28:54

Madhya Pradesh: Another watchman murdered, third case in 3 days

Madhya Pradesh | Another watchman (third case in 3 days) was murdered last night, ANI reported. "The watchman was murdered in Sagar's Motinagar area. Searches for the suspected murderer are underway": Vikram Singh Kushwaha, ASP, Sagar

01/09/2022 09:25:39

COVID-19: India reports 7,946 fresh cases

India reports 7,946 fresh COVID cases and 9,828 recoveries in the last 24 hours. 

Active cases 62,748
Daily positivity rate 2.98%

01/09/2022 09:24:58

Rupee falls 3 paise to 79.55 against US dollar in early trade

Rupee falls 3 paise to 79.55 against US dollar in early trade

01/09/2022 09:21:18

FIRs under UAPA against infamous gangsters Lawrence Bishnoi & Goldie Brar

Delhi Police has filed two FIRs under UAPA against infamous gangsters of Delhi & Punjab including Lawrence Bishnoi & Goldie Brar, ANI reported Delhi Police as saying.

Lawrence Bishnoi & Goldie Brar are also accused in the Sidhu Moose Wala murder case

01/09/2022 08:42:22

TMC Birbhum district president Anubrata Mondal to be produced before court today in a blast case

West Bengal | TMC Birbhum district president Anubrata Mondal will be produced before Bidhannagar MP/MLA Court today in a separate case of blast in a court for which he has been named in the chargesheet. 

01/09/2022 08:39:50

NCPCR takes suo moto cognisance of allegations of sexual harassment against Shivamurthy Murugha Sharanaru

Karnataka: National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) takes suo moto cognisance of case registered on allegations of sexual harassment against Shivamurthy Murugha Sharanaru, the chief pontiff of Murugha Math in Chitradurga, ANI reported.

Further, NCPCR has requested, that an inquiry should be conducted & that the victim's identity isn't disclosed. It has also sought a detailed report within 7 days

01/09/2022 07:27:40

Sections of the POCSO Act added in Dumka girl death case

 Jharkhand: Sections of the POCSO Act added in the Dumka girl death case, ANI reported the police as informing.

Earlier, the deceased's age was mentioned as 19 yrs in her recorded statement by the police which was later corrected to 15 yrs

01/09/2022 07:21:37

Odisha: Ganesh idol has been made using sixty thousand marbles in Mayurbhanj

Odisha: Ganesh idol has been made using sixty thousand marbles in Mayurbhanj

01/09/2022 07:10:03

Breaking News LIVE: PM Modi To Embark On 2-Day Visit To Kerala From Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will start his 2-day visit to Kerala from today. During his visit the PM will attend various programmes including laying the foundation stone for the Phase –II stretch of the Kochi Metro rail project. He will also commission India's first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant.