ABP Live News Shots: Karnataka BJP Resignations To Attack On Japan PM Kishida — Top Headlines From The Week

ABP Live News Shots: Bringing you all the big news that made headlines this past week, in case you missed it.

New Delhi: A lot happened this week in the world of politics in India and across the world. While poll-bound Karnataka is witnessing all action amid a string of resignations in the ruling BJP, and also in other parties, over ticket distribution, outside India an attack on Japan PM Fumio Kishida less than a year after the assassination of former PM Shinzo Abe has shocked the world. While politicians indulged in their usual 'tu tu main main', in the world of sports, Rinku Singh changed his fate overnight while the entertainment world saw Salman Khan hitting it out of the park with his 'Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan'.   

INDIA

Mafia-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf Ahmed were shot dead while being taken for a medical test in Prayagraj. The shooting occurred inside Prayagraj's Dhoomanganj police station. Atiq and Ashraf were shot even as they spoke to the media while being escorted by policemen on duty. Multiple rounds of shots were fired from very close range.

Earlier, Atiq Ahmed's son Asad and his aide Ghulam, son of Maksudan, wanted by the police for their alleged involvement in the murder of Umesh Pal murder case in Prayagraj, have been killed in an encounter. Both were killed during a police operation in Jhansi. More information about the incident is still being gathered.

After being unhappy with the BJP for denying him a ticket in the upcoming Karnataka Assembly Elections, former Karnataka Deputy CM Laxman Savadi who had quit the saffron party will now contest the polls on a Congress ticket from the Athani constituency. This after he met State Congress president DK Shivakumar and former chief minister Siddaramaiah in Bengaluru. Sources said Savadi was in touch with the Congress and the Janata Dal (Secular) and weighing his options after he quit the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party. Laxman Savadi resigned as a Legislative Council member and from the primary membership of the BJP on April 12 after he was denied a ticket.

The CBI will question Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the now-withdrawn liquor policy case on April 16. Kejriwal has been summoned by the CBI at 11 am on Sunday at the agency's headquarters in Delhi. BJP leader Kapil Mishra said Kejriwal was summoned by the CBI after those accused in the liquor 'scam' confessed to giving money after talking to the AAP leader on Facetime. AAP leader and former Delhi deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia has already been arrested by the CBI in the case. Sisodia has also been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering related to the alleged excise scam.

INTERNATIONAL

Japan PM Kishida was evacuated as an explosion was heard during his speech in Wakayama city "after an apparent smoke or pipe bomb was thrown at the leader," the Japan Times reported. "Kishida left the scene unhurt after the incident, which took place as he was speaking with a candidate of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party," the report said. Police have reportedly arrested a 24-year-old male suspect from Kawanishi city. PM Modi also tweeted expressing concern over the incident and said he was relieved that Kishida was safe.

Taiwan’s Defence Ministry on Tuesday said that it has detected 9 Chinese warships and 26 aircraft around the island, a day after Beijing declared an end to its war games. China "organised military aircraft this morning and crossed the median line from the north, the centre, and the south," said Taiwan’s Defence Ministry, reported news agency AFP. Beijing had launched three days of military exercises around self-ruled Taiwan on Saturday that saw it simulate targeted strikes and practise a blockade of the island.

Russia's most prominent opposition politician and President Vladimir Putin’s critic, Alexei Navalny, is suffering from severe stomach pain inside the jail that could be an act of slow poisoning, news agency Reuters quoted his spokesperson as saying. "He doesn’t eat anything because he is prohibited from receiving parcels with food or buying food in the prison store and the food that is provided by the prison to him actually worsens his stomach pain," his spokesperson Kira Yarmysh said. According to the report, an ambulance was called for Navalny to the maximum security IK-6 penal colony at Melekhovo, where he is currently lodged.

SPORTS

Lionel Messi Named In TIME's 100 Most Influential People: Roger Federer's Emotional Tribute

Legend Roger Federer, one of the greatest tennis players of all-time, paid an emotional tribute to FIFA World Cup winner Lionel Messi as the Argentine was named in TIME's magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2023. Federer hailed Messi as an inspiration to future generations and wrote that his consistent greatness over the years is what makes him a standout athlete.

IPL 2023: Rinku Singh Smashes Five Back-To-Back Sixes In Final Over To Hand Kolkata Famous Win

Rinku Singh slammed five sixes off the final five balls of the match in an Indian Premier League (IPL) fixture between the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Gujarat Titans as the visiting team successfully chased down a mammoth target of 205 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday (April 9). The Titans looked to have wrapped up a win when their stand-in skipper Rashid Khan picked up this IPL's first hat-trick in the 17th over to leave Kolkata reeling at 155/7. With 29 needed off the final six balls, Umesh Yadav scored a single on the first ball of the over from Yash Dayal before Rinku went berserk. He eventually remained unbeaten on 48 off 21.

IPL 2023: CSK Captain MS Dhoni Becomes 1st Player To Lead A Franchise For 200th Time In IPL

Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni reached yet another milestone when he stepped on the field to take part in IPL 2023 match between Chennai and Rajasthan at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Wednesday (April 12). The four-time IPL winner became first-ever player to lead a franchise for the 200th time in tournament's history. MS Dhoni even received a special memento for his remarkable feat.

BUSINESS

The US dollar has long been the dominant currency in global trade, accounting for nearly 60 per cent of all foreign exchange (Forex) reserves and more than 80 per cent of global foreign exchange trading. However, in recent years, the dominance of the US dollar has been gradually declining. This trend is driven by several factors, including the rise of China as an economic powerhouse, the increasing use of alternative currencies for trade settlement, and the growing concerns over the stability of the US dollar.

Retail inflation in India fell to 5.66 per cent in March, according to the data from the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation on Wednesday. The country’s rural inflation in March stood at 5.51 per cent, while urban inflation was at 5.89 per cent. At 5.66 per cent, the latest CPI inflation print is the lowest in 15 months, having come in at 5.66 per cent in December 2021. The figure is also broadly in line with consensus estimates.

Bitcoin (BTC), the oldest and most valued cryptocurrency in the world, on Tuesday managed to climb above the $30,000 mark for the first time since June last year. The bull run comes as March’s collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and other crypto-friendly institutions fade into the distance and investor confidence sees a spike in the sector. Thanks to BTC’s boost, top altcoins such as Ethereum (ETH), Dogecoin (DOGE), Ripple (XRP), and Litecoin (LTC) managed to land in the greens across the board

TECH

Twitter CEO Elon Musk, in a surprise interview with the BBC on Wednesday, talked about the challenges he faced after taking over the microblogging platform in a hostile $44-billion bid in October last year. The billionaire entrepreneur spoke about how tough the mass layoffs have been at the company, sleeping at the office, the latest BBC-Twitter label row, who the real CEO of the firm is, if he would sell Twitter for the same amount he acquired it with. This marked Musk’s first major interview with the media ever since taking over Twitter.

Apple has officially announced the opening dates of its retail stores in Mumbai and Delhi, marking a significant expansion in the country. The new stores, Apple BKC in Mumbai and Apple Saket in Delhi, will open their doors to customers on April 18 and 20, respectively. Apple BKC, as the name suggests, will be located at the Bandra Kurla Complex (at the Jio World Drive Mall, to be specific) in South Mumbai, while Apple Saket will be located in South Delhi's Saket. 

The Centre on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that the new data protection bill is ready, and will be introduced during the Monsoon session of Parliament. The Constitution Bench headed by Justice KM Joseph has taken note of Attorney General R Venkatramani's statement that a pending bill is ready for consideration. The bench, which also comprises justices Ajay Rastogi, Aniruddha Bose, Hrishikesh Roy, and C T Ravikumar, directed that the matter be placed before Chief Justice DY Chandrachud to constitute a new bench as Justice Joseph is set to retire on June 16.

HEALTH & SCIENCE

Experts told ABP Live that there could still be occasional outbreaks of Covid-19, even if the entire population is vaccinated. This is because vaccines do not provide 100 per cent protection against infection or transmission of the virus. SARS-CoV-2 will keep mutating as a result of which new variants will emerge. These variants could have higher transmission rates than previous variants, and might breach the immunity conferred by Covid-19 vaccines. Also, a large majority of the population does not follow Covid-appropriate behaviour.

Ancient humans from the Bronze Age used hallucinogenic drugs derived from plants, an analysis of 3000-year-old hair strands from a burial site in Menorca, Spain has revealed. The study marks the first direct evidence of ancient drug use in Europe. Hallucinogenic drugs may have been used in ancient Europe as part of ritualistic ceremonies. The authors performed chemical analyses of a sample of human hair strands, and detected the alkaloids ephedrine, atropine, and scopolamine. The findings indicate that the drugs were consumed before death, and may have been reserved for a small group of people, who played a role similar to that of shamans. Shamans are individuals capable of mediating between a community and the supernatural world.

A technique capable of identifying abnormal protein build-up linked to Parkinson's disease could allow early detection of the brain disorder and help in improved diagnosis and treatment, according to a study published April 13 in The Lancet Neurology journal. The technique is known as α-synuclein seed and amplification assay (αSyn-SAA). A protein called α-synuclein is linked neuropathologically and genetically to Parkinson's disease. The pathological hallmark of Parkinson's disease is the presence of misfolded α-synuclein protein aggregates in the brain. According to the study, the technique can accurately detect people with Parkinson's disease and identify individuals who are at risk of developing the neurodegenerative disease, and also those with early, non-motor symptoms prior to diagnosis. 

ENTERTAINMENT

The Salman Khan starrer 'Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan' trailer is out now. The actor is back with a new movie that showcases his special style as he pulls a few punches and goes up against his nemesis for the sake of his loved ones. Salman Khan's character "Bhaijaan" and Pooja Hedge are shown falling in love at the beginning of the trailer. All appears to be good in their little world, but they are oblivious to the threat that is drawing near. A dangerous gangster goes after Hedge's family when Khan decides to get violent for the ones who can't defend themselves.

Conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar wished Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez, a "Happy Easter" and expressed his love for her "from the bottom of his heart," adding that he was missing her companionship. Sukesh Chandrashekhar, who is serving jail term for his involvement in the Rs 200 crore money laundering case, has time and again professed his love for the actress. 

Popular rapper MC Stan won the celebrity reality show 'Bigg Boss 16' in February. Post his win, the rapper along with other contestants of the show, attended a party at Farah Khan’s house. Former tennis player Sania Mirza was also present at the party, and the two bonded really well and have become friends now. Stan also performed at Sania’s retirement match in Hyderabad last month.