Perpetrators Conducted Recce of Salman Khan's Residence Before Firing, Says Mumbai Crime Branch: Live News Updates Today

Preparations are underway in West Bengal's Raiganj for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's much-awaited election rally scheduled for today, April 16. This event marks a significant milestone as it will be the first-ever public meeting by a sitting Prime Minister in the region, adding to the fervor of the electoral atmosphere.

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16 Apr, 23:13 (IST)

In a major development in the probe into the firing at Salman Khan's Galaxy Apartment in Bandra on Sunday, the Mumbai Crime Branch said the perpetrators initially conducted a recce of the actor's residence before opening fire.

16 Apr, 20:19 (IST)

India is set to remain as fastest growing among major economies in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund's latest World Economic Outlook. IMF, in its latest outlook, raised India's growth projections for 2024 from 6.5 per cent to 6.8 per cent.

16 Apr, 18:14 (IST)

At least eighteen naxals were killed in an ongoing encounter between police and Naxalites in the forest area of the Chhotebethiya police station limits of the Kanker district.

16 Apr, 17:20 (IST)

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde met actor Salman Khan this afternoon, days after shots were fired outside the actor's home in Mumbai's Bandra.

16 Apr, 16:02 (IST)

A blaze engulfed a two-storey structure in Pune's Budhwar Peth area today, sparking panic among residents. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported so far. Firefighters from the Pune Fire Department swiftly responded to the scene, deploying fire tenders to contain the flames.

Fire Engulfs Two-Storey Structure in Pune

16 Apr, 14:25 (IST)

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) announced the Civil Services Exam 2023 results. Aditya Srivastava secured the top rank. He was followed by Animesh Pradhan and Donuru Ananya Reddy, who secured the second and third ranks, respectively.

16 Apr, 13:12 (IST)

Dimple Yadav, a Samajwadi Party (SP) candidate from the Mainpuri Lok Sabha seat, filed her nomination papers today, April 16. Yadav was accompanied by her husband and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav. BJP has fielded Uttar Pradesh Minister Jaiveer Singh from the Mainpuri seat. 

16 Apr, 12:07 (IST)

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released its 12th list of candidates for the Lok Sabha elections today, April 16. The list of seven candidates includes names for Satara, Bathinda, Diamond Harbour, and Deoria, among other Lok Sabha seats.

16 Apr, 10:53 (IST)

Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Chhindwara in Madhya Pradesh today, April 16, to campaign for BJP candidate Vivek Bunty Sahu. Shah will hold a mega roadshow and then address a public rally ahead of the Lok Sabha elections

16 Apr, 09:21 (IST)

The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) announced the names of 11 more candidates for the Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh. The Mayawati-led party has fielded Athar Jamal Lari from Varanasi against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

16 Apr, 07:36 (IST)

On Ram Navami, the Ram temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, will remain open for 19 hours, starting from Mangala Aarti at 3.30 am on Wednesday, April 17, till 11 pm. As per a report in IANS, the curtains of the Ayodhya Ram temple will be drawn for five minutes each during the four "bhog" offerings to Lord Ram.


Mumbai, April 16: The anticipation mounts in Raiganj, West Bengal, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi gears up for his inaugural public rally in the region today, April 16. This historic event marks the first-ever visit by a sitting Prime Minister to the area, stirring excitement among locals. Meanwhile, Union Minister and BJP candidate from Sambalpur Lok Sabha, Dharmendra Pradhan, joined thousands of devotees in the Meru Yatra, also known as 'Danda Nacha', offering prayers at Charmal, Khubel temple on Monday, April 15.

Meanwhile, a Delhi court remanded BRS leader K Kavitha to judicial custody till April 23 in connection with a corruption case linked to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam. Meanwhile, during the public rally in Palakkad, PM Narendra Modi expressed confidence in Kerala's developmental journey and political evolution.

In another development, the Enforcement Directorate took three associates of former Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Shahjahan Seikh into custody following a court's grant of 10 days' custody to the agency. BJP leader Amit Malviya levelled accusations against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, alleging the marginalisation of Hindus to second-grade citizens in the state.

Internationally, a stabbing incident at a church in Sydney, Australia, left several individuals injured, including Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel, on Monday, April 15. Although the injuries were non-life-threatening, paramedics are providing medical treatment as further details are awaited. Saudi Arabia confirmed its assistance to Israel in repelling an Iranian attack against the Jewish state early Sunday, underlining regional tensions. Additionally, the Israeli agency COGAT reported the entry of a significant food aid convoy into northern Gaza, facilitating humanitarian assistance amid ongoing challenges.

 

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Apr 16, 2024 07:00 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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