Highlights: Corrupt person, howsoever big, will face action, says PM Modi

LIVE updates: Opposition protests against CM Kejriwal's arrest, BJP unveils lineup of leaders for Tripura LS polls, and more. Catch all the latest updates from across the globe here

11:22 AM

Problem with PM is he makes statements without any references: Cong on PM's Katchatheevu Island remark

'The problem with the PM is he makes statements without any references. If any agreement like this was made, we should know what it was,' Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit stated today after PM Modi's "can't trust Congress, they gave away Katchatheevu Island to Sri Lanka" tweet.

"Eye opening and startling! New facts reveal how Congress callously gave away Katchatheevu. This has angered every Indian and reaffirmed in people's minds- we can't ever trust Congress," PM Modi said on X, sharing the report.

11:16 AM

No one in the universe has lied as much as the BJP: SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav

INDIA bloc Maha rally: Lashing out at BJP over Kejriwal's arrest, SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav says that "BJP's concern is that it is going (from power). It is a new invention that ED, CBI and IT are deployed and donation is raised.' The minister further said that 'no one in the universe has lied as much as the BJP.'

10:58 AM

'Thousands of people have come here,' AAP minister Saurabh Bharadwaj says ahead of INDIA bloc rally

'From Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, thousands of people have come here. All big leaders of the INDIA Alliance will come here,' AAP Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said ahead of INDIA bloc's rally at Ramlila Maidan. 

10:54 AM

People from all over the country have come against the arrest of Arvind Kejriwal, says AAP's Atishi

Speaking on INDIA bloc's rally at Ramlila Maidan today, AAP minister Atishi saif that 'the people of Delhi are aware that Arvind Kejriwal has changed their lives.' She further stated that, 'people from all over the country have come against the arrest of Arvind Kejriwal. He is under arrest, still, he is worried about Delhi and is sending messages for them.'

10:42 AM

'They do not understand the meaning of family': Former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray criticises BJP

Ahead of INDIA bloc's maha rally and BJP's press conference today, former Maharashtra CM and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray criticised the central govt, calling BJP a 'Bhrasht Janata Party'. "They do not understand the meaning of family. You have to take responsibility for your family. Now, they have no other agenda. Ever since the issue of electoral bonds came to light, people have gotten to know the true face of the BJP, i.e., 'Bhrasht Janata Party', the Shiv Sena chief said.

10:29 AM

All these parties are using Ramlila Maidan to hide their old crimes of corruption: BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi

Adressing the media, BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi lashed out INDIA bloc today ahead of their 'Loktantra Bachao' rally at Ramleela ground. 'Today it can be said that in order to hide their old crimes, all these parties which were against the Ram Temple, who made resolutions like mass destruction of Hindu religion, made many objectionable comments on the Gods and Goddesses of Hindu religion, are using Ramlila Maidan to hide their old crimes of corruption,' Trivedi said.

9:33 AM

Naxalites torch four trucks engaged in iron ore transportation in Chhattisgarh

Naxalites torch four trucks on fire engaged in the transportation of iron ore from a mine in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district. No person was reported to be injured in the incident which took place late Saturday night. The four trucks carrying iron ore from the Aamdai Ghati mine, allotted to a private company, were stopped by Naxalites near Chhotedongar police station on Orchha-Narayanpur road, a senior police official said.

9:24 AM

One dead, 1 injured in fire accident in Delhi's Burari Pradeep Vihar area

A fire erupted in the Burari Pradeep Vihar vicinity of the national capital, resulting in one fatality and another individual sustaining injuries. The fire originated in the IGL pipeline due to a leak, according to sources. Officials confirmed the swift deployment of three fire tenders to the scene following notification of the incident. While the fire has been successfully extinguished, authorities noted that the leakage remains unresolved.

8:57 AM

INDIA bloc Maha Rally at Ramlila Maidan permitted only till 2 PM

As authorities speed up security arrangements ahead of INDIA bloc's 'Loktantra Bachao' rally, DCP Central M Harshvardhan emphasised that arrangements have been made to maintain the law and order. 'The organisers of the rally have given an undertaking to adhere to some terms and conditions that are essential to maintain law and order. The time for the rally is permitted till 2 PM. The gathering is expected to be of 20,000 as given by the organiser in the undertaking..." the DCP said.

8:35 AM

Delhi CM Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal to attend INDIA bloc rally at Ramlila Maidan

Delhi CM and AAP Convener Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal will also attend INDIA alliance rally at Ramlila Maidan, reports say. Earlier,the Congress had stated that the INDIA opposition bloc's "Loktantra Bachao Rally" is not aimed at protecting a person but at saving the Constitution and democracy.

8:29 AM

BJP unveils campaigners list for LS polls, bye-elections in Tripura

The Bharatiya Janata Party has unveiled its lineup of leaders who will spearhead the campaign for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 in the State of Tripura (Schedule-1A), as well as for the bye-elections to the 7-Ramnagar Legislative Assembly Constituency. Among the prominent campaigners are Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP Chief JP Nadda, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari.

8:24 AM

Fire breaks out at scrap godown in Bhiwandi Maharashtra, none injured

A massive fire erupted at a scrap godown in the Bhiwandi area of Maharashtra on Saturday night. Fire officer Shailesh Shinde confirmed that no casualties have been reported. The godown contained a substantial amount of scrap materials, including wooden ply, plastic items, paper, and cardboard. Approximately 15-20 warehouses were engulfed in flames, with some four-wheelers also catching fire, according to officials.

8:09 AM

Preparations underway, security beefed up ahead of INDIA bloc's 'Maha rally'

The Delhi Police have issued a traffic advisory and said that movement of vehicles in the city would be regulated for six hours today. Preparations underway at Ramlila ground, for INDIA bloc's 'maharally' to protest against Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's arrest

8:07 AM

INDIA bloc to hold 'Loktantra Bachao' rally at Ramleela ground today against CM Kejriwal's arrest

The Opposition INDIA bloc is set to hold 'Loktantra Bachao Rally' at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan today to protest against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest. Earlier,  the AAP leaders stated that the alliance will also stage a protest against the Centre for allegedly taking crores of rupees in Electoral Bonds by 'extorting people through the Enforcement Directorate”.