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Breaking News Highlights: Hello and welcome to the live blog of ABP Live. Please follow this space for all the breaking news and latest updates from India and around the world.Gyanvapi Mosque case: Varanasi Court to Decide on Public Release Of ASI Survey ReportA Varanasi court is likely to decide on Friday regarding the public release of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) survey report on the Gyanvapi mosque complex, PTI reported. The report, sealed since its submission on December 18, is at the center of a legal dispute between Hindu and Muslim parties.The ASI, on Wednesday, requested the court to withhold the report from public scrutiny for an additional four weeks, as disclosed by Madan Mohan Yadav, the lawyer representing the Hindu side. PTI reported. Varanasi District Court Judge A K Vishvesh initially postponed the decision until Thursday. However, due to the judge's prior engagement in an event related to Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, the matter was rescheduled for Friday.The court ordered the scientific survey of the Gyanvapi premises, situated adjacent to the Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi, in response to claims by petitioners that the 17th-century mosque was built over the remains of a Hindu temple. The ASI's report holds significant importance in determining the historical and religious context of the site.Delhi Court to Hear Police Plea for Polygraph Test of Parliament Security Breach AccusedA Delhi court will hear today the application filed by the Delhi Police seeking permission to conduct a polygraph test on the six individuals arrested in connection with the December 13 Parliament security breach, as per IANS. The application was submitted on December 28, 2023, before Additional Sessions Judge Hardeep Kaur of Patiala House Courts.The Delhi Police contended that the polygraph test is essential to gather more details, strengthen the case, and unveil the entire conspiracy behind the security breach. The accused, namely Manoranjan D, Sagar Sharma, Amol Dhanraj Shinde, Neelam Devi Azad, Lalit Jha, and Mahesh Kumawat, were presented before the judge amid tight security.Specifically, the police have sought permission to conduct brain mapping and Narco analysis on Manoranjan and Sagar as part of the investigation, IANS reported.Voting Underway for Rajasthan's Karanpur Assembly SeatPolling commenced for the Karanpur assembly seat in Rajasthan on Friday, with officials ensuring that all necessary arrangements have been put in place, according to PTI. Surendra Pal Singh TT, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) nominee for the seat, has already been sworn in as a minister. He assumed the role of Minister of State (Independent Charge) in Bhajanlal Sharma's government on December 30 last year, a move that faced opposition from the Congress party.The voting will continue from 7 am to 6 pm, and the results are expected to be declared on January 8, as confirmed by officials cited by PTI.

05/01/2024 22:40:33

Breaking News LIVE: Congress Sets Up Five Screening Committees For LS Polls Candidate Selection

The Congress party established five screening committees to shortlist candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, scheduled for April-May, categorising all states and Union territories into five distinct clusters for the selection process. (PTI Input)

05/01/2024 22:34:02

Breaking News LIVE: Magnitude 4.1 Earthquake Hits Arabian Sea

The National Center for Seismology confirms that an earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter Scale struck the Arabian Sea at 9:52 pm.

05/01/2024 21:52:17

Breaking News LIVE: Man Arrested In Thane For Alleged Threat Against UP CM Yogi Adityanath

The Uttar Pradesh Police apprehended a 22-year-old individual from Thane, Maharashtra, identified as Ajit Kumar, for purportedly issuing a threat against Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath via a social media post; Kumar is set to appear before a district magistrate in Deoria district following his arrest. (PTI Input)

05/01/2024 21:46:55

Breaking News LIVE: 4 Killed In Road Accident In Telangana's Mahabubnagar

Four individuals tragically lost their lives, and three sustained injuries in a road accident occurring in Mahabubnagar district of Telangana on Friday. (PTI Input)

05/01/2024 20:58:46

Breaking News LIVE: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Visits Bhubaneswar, Odisha For Three-Day Trip

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw arrives in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, commencing a three-day visit during which he is scheduled to inaugurate a new railway line from Daspalla to Nuagaon and extend four additional trains to Daspalla. 

05/01/2024 20:44:22

Breaking News LIVE: CISF Apprehends Two Iranians Using Fake Bulgarian Passports At IGI Airport

Two Iranian nationals, Kiarash Niazmand and Farid Sadeghi Pour, were detained by CISF personnel at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport for allegedly possessing counterfeit Bulgarian passports; they have since been handed over to Delhi Police for further investigation after suspicious activities and documents were discovered. (PTI Input)

05/01/2024 20:25:47

Breaking News LIVE: Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena Commends Jhandewalan Mandir For Gate Adjustment

Delhi's Lt Governor VK Saxena acknowledges the Jhandewalan Mandir's proactive decision to adjust its gate near the foot overbridge on Rani Jhansi Marg, aiming to enhance pedestrian safety and alleviate traffic congestion between North and South Delhi, as stated in his tweet.

05/01/2024 20:21:32

Breaking News LIVE: Amit Shah Calls For Uniform Counter-Terror Measures Across The Nation

During a meeting of top police officials, Home Minister Amit Shah underscores the need for consistent structures, size, and skill levels in counter-terrorism mechanisms throughout the country. 

05/01/2024 19:17:48

Breaking News LIVE: Indian Navy Marine Commandos Sanitise Top Deck Of MV Lila Norfolk

The top deck of the hijacked vessel MV Lila Norfolk has been sanitised by the Marine Commandos of the Indian Navy, with military officials confirming that the Indian Navy headquarters is closely monitoring operations in the high seas. 

05/01/2024 18:33:06

Breaking News LIVE: INS Chennai Intercepts MV After Diverting From Anti-Piracy Patrol

INS Chennai diverted from its anti-piracy patrol to intercept MV, utilising continuous surveillance from Maritime Patrol Aircraft, Predator MQ9B, and integral helicopters; Indian Navy Marine Commandos have since boarded the MV and commenced sanitisation operations.

05/01/2024 17:59:33

Breaking News LIVE: INS Chennai Approaches Hijacked Vessel Off Somalia Coast, Initiates Warning To Pirates

Indian naval warship INS Chennai has reached the hijacked vessel MV Lila Norfolk off the Somalia coast, deploying its helicopter and issuing warnings to pirates, as confirmed by military officials to news agency ANI; the Indian crew remains safe, and Marine Commandos MARCOS are prepared for potential operations.

05/01/2024 17:30:39

Breaking News LIVE: AAP Leaders Nirmal Singh Mohra, Chitra Sarwara Join Congress In Delhi

AAP leaders Nirmal Singh Mohra and Chitra Sarwara switched allegiance to the Congress party in Delhi, with Haryana Congress incharge Deepak Babaria, State Congress president Udai Bhan, and CLP leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda and MP Deepender Singh Hooda in attendance.

05/01/2024 16:43:47

Breaking News LIVE: Delhi Court Sends Alleged Hizbul Mujahideen Operative Javaid Ahmad Matoo To 7-Day Police Custody

A Delhi court has remanded Javaid Ahmad Matoo, an alleged member of Hizbul Mujahideen, to seven-day police custody for further investigation.

05/01/2024 16:30:45

Breaking News LIVE: Dawood Ibrahim's Four Properties Auctioned, Two Remain Unsold

The auction of four properties belonging to Dawood Ibrahim has concluded, with successful bids of Rs 2.01 Crores and 3.28 Lakhs for two properties, while the other two went unsold. 

05/01/2024 16:21:00

Breaking News LIVE: FIR Registered Against NCP's Jitendra Awhad Over Controversial Comments On Lord Ram

In Pune, an FIR has been filed against Jitendra Awhad, a leader of the NCP Sharad Pawar group, at the Vishrambag police station for controversial remarks made about Lord Ram, invoking section 295 of the IPC. (Input from ABP reporter Krishna).

05/01/2024 16:04:32

Breaking News LIVE: Shrikanth Pujari Granted Bail In Babri Masjid Demolition Riot Case

Shrikanth Pujari, accused of involvement in the 1992 riots following the Babri Masjid demolition, has been granted bail by the court in Hubballi.

05/01/2024 15:39:18

Breaking News LIVE: JP Nadda To Lead BJP Meeting Ahead Of 2024 Lok Sabha Elections

In preparation for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, BJP President JP Nadda will chair a meeting with the party's morchas' presidents and incharges on January 6, while also convening a session with the party's national general secretaries on the same day.

05/01/2024 14:10:54

Toddler Crushed To Death By School Bus In Hyderabad

A one-and-a-half-year-old girl was allegedly crushed to death outside her home under the wheels of a school bus when she, along with her father, came to see her brother off, police said here on Friday, as reported by news agency PTI. The incident took place in Habsiguda area on Thursday and the driver was booked under Section 304 (A) (causing death by accident), they said.

According to Osmania University police, the child’s father, Mithun Parkal, came out of their home to see his son off. However, he did not notice that he was being followed by his daughter, even as he was busy chatting with the driver of the school van, PTI reported.

05/01/2024 12:44:41

Kolkata Police Receives Bomb Threat At Bengal's Indian Museum

West Bengal | Kolkata Police received a mail from a group called 'Terrorizer's 111' regarding a bomb threat at the Indian Museum. Bomb squad reached the location & visitors' entry to the museum has been restricted for the next few hours: Kolkata Police.

05/01/2024 11:15:51

Breaking News LIVE: SC Rejects Plea Seeking Recognition Of Shahi Idgah Mosque Site As Krishna Janmabhoomi

Supreme Court dismisses an appeal against the Allahabad High Court order which rejected a PIL seeking recognition of Mathura's Shahi Idgah Mosque site as Krishna Janmabhoomi, as reported by news agency ANI. The apex court said that the issues raised in the plea are already pending consideration before the court.

05/01/2024 11:03:04

Breaking News LIVE: Wanted Criminal Killed In Encounter With Police In UP

A criminal carrying a reward of Rs 1 lakh on his head was killed in an encounter with Uttar Pradesh Police's Special Task Force in Sultanpur district on Friday morning, officials said, as reported by news agency PTI. The criminal was identified as Vinod Kumar Upadhyay, they said.

Upadhyay sustained bullet injuries during an encounter with the Special Task Force and was admitted to a hospital, where he died, Additional Director General of Police, STF, Amitabh Yash told PTI. As many as 35 cases of heinous crimes were registered against Upadhyay in Gorakhpur, Basti, Sant Kabir Nagar and Lucknow, police said.

 

05/01/2024 09:26:11

ED Seizes Illegal Arms, Cash From Ex-MLA Dilbagh Singh And His Aides-Linked Premises

Enforcement Directorate recovered illegal foreign-made arms, more than 100 liquor bottles & 5 crore cash and other materials have been recovered including several properties in India & abroad from Dilbag Singh Ex-MLA & his associate's premises, as reported by news agency ANI. 

05/01/2024 08:50:48

Breaking News LIVE: Earthquake Of Magnitude 3.5 Jolts Mizoram's Lunglei

Earthquake of magnitude 3.5 on the Richter Scale strikes Lunglei, Mizoram at 7:18 am: National Center for Seismology.

05/01/2024 07:17:01

Fire Breaks Out At Motorcycle Showroom In Gujarat's Aravalli

Gujarat: A fire broke out at a motorcycle showroom in the Modasa town of the Aravalli district. More details awaited.

05/01/2024 07:14:45

Breaking News LIVE: Encounter Breaks Out Between Terrorists, Security Forces In J&K's Shopian

An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in the Chotigam area of Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district.