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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.Bangladesh General Elections Amid Opposition Boycott, PM Hasina Expected To Secure Fourth TermBangladesh is gearing up for general elections scheduled for Sunday, with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina poised to secure a historic fourth consecutive term. The elections are marked by the notable absence of the main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), which commenced a 48-hour nationwide strike on Saturday, decrying the government as illegitimate amidst sporadic incidents of violence.The Election Commission has declared that preparations for voting in all 300 constituencies have reached an advanced stage, with stringent security measures in place. The election will witness participation from 27 political parties, fielding over 1,500 candidates, alongside 436 independent candidates. To ensure transparency, over 100 foreign observers, including three from India, will monitor the electoral process.Voting is scheduled to commence at 8 am and conclude at 5 pm, with preliminary results expected to emerge on January 8. Prime Minister Hasina's ruling Awami League is anticipated to secure a fourth consecutive term, given the boycott by the BNP, whose leader, former premier Khaleda Zia, remains under house arrest on corruption charges.Lok Sabha polls preparations: EC to visit states from todayThe Election Commission (EC) of India is set to review the preparedness of states for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The EC delegation, led by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, will visit Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu from January 7 to 10. The tour includes meetings with political parties, senior police, and administrative officials, PTI reported.JP Nadda in JK to discuss BJP's LS poll strategy with leadersBJP President J P Nadda is embarking on a daylong tour to Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday to discuss and finalize the party's Lok Sabha poll strategy for the region. Nadda will engage in discussions with senior party members, including Union Minister Jitendra Singh and Jugal Kishore Sharma, to shape the party's approach for the upcoming elections. The focus will also be on countering the INDIA bloc, which has hinted at fielding joint candidates against the BJP.PTI quoted an unnamed BJP leader as saying, "The meeting is likely to finalize the party's candidates for the Lok Sabha elections based on an internal survey report which was recently submitted to Nadda and Home Minister Amit Shah. The focus of the meeting would be to finalize the party strategy to counter the INDIA bloc which has hinted of putting up joint candidates against the BJP."

07/01/2024 23:27:55

Blinken Says Death Of Al Jazeera Journalists In Gaza 'Unimaginable Tragedy'

07/01/2024 23:10:30

Assam Govt Declares Jan 22 As Dry Day To Mark Ram Temple Consecration In Ayodhya

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma tweets "Decisions taken in today’s meeting of the Assam Cabinet includes announcing Dry Day on 22nd January, on the occasion of Pran Pratishtha of Shri Ram Lalla Virajman, Approval to Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan- a new scheme to financially support rural women entrepreneurs.

07/01/2024 19:57:16

BSF Recovers Pakistani Drone In Punjab's Ferozepur District

07/01/2024 19:55:55

AICC Approves AP Congress's Request To Appoint Parl Coordinators For All LS Seats In State

07/01/2024 19:37:18

TMC Leader Claims Party Worker Shot Dead By Assailants In Bengal's Baharampur

TMC leader from Berhampur-Murshidabad, Biplab Kundu claims that a party worker Satyan Chowdhury was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Baharampur It is a sad incident. Besides being a social worker, Satyan Chowdhury has been associated with our party since its inception. I am hopeful that the police will get to the bottom of this and a fair investigation is conducted: Biplab Kundu, TMC leader from Berhampur-Murshidabad, ANI reported. 

07/01/2024 16:35:57

Fire Breaks Out At Gomti Hotel Of Hazratganj In UP's Lucknow

07/01/2024 14:57:22

Breaking LIVE: Siberian Migratory Birds Flock To Prayagraj's Triveni Sangam

Uttar Pradesh | Siberian migratory birds flock to Prayagraj's Triveni Sangam, adding to the beauty of the ghats.

07/01/2024 14:14:24

Breaking LIVE: ATS Mumbai Arrests 6, Recovers 3 Guns & 36 Live Cartridges

Maharashtra | Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) Mumbai unit raided a guest house in the Borivali area of Mumbai and arrested 6 people and recovered 3 guns and 36 live cartridges from them. All the arrested people are residents of Delhi. Further probe is being done: ATS

07/01/2024 14:11:01

Breaking LIVE: Delhi's Smog Tower Locked Up Over Delay In Salary

Delhi's "Smog Tower" at Connaught Place is locked up and not operational reportedly being locked by the personnel responsible for its operations over a delay in salary It was made operational in November last year after the Supreme Court directed the government to repair it and make it operational.

07/01/2024 15:31:41

Breaking LIVE: Amit Shah To Visit J&K On Tuesday

Union Home Minister Amit Shah to visit Jammu & Kashmir on 9th January. He will take part in various programmes there.

07/01/2024 13:21:09

Breaking LIVE: ED Issues Notice To Former Kerala FM Thomas Issac In Connection With Masala Bond Case

Enforcement Directorate (ED) issues notice to former Kerala Finance Minister Thomas Issac, directing him to appear before them on 12th January in Kochi. The notice has been issued in connection with the masala bond case of Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB).

07/01/2024 13:13:55

Breaking LIVE: TMC Leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury Calls ED 'Idiot' For Issuing Lookout Circular Against Shahjahan Sheikh

On ED issuing lookout circular against TMC leader Shahjahan Sheikh after attack on its team, West Bengal Congress president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury says, "What will ED do? ED is itself an idiot. The ruling party in Bengal will look after him. The ruling party works to protect dangerous people in the party. This is a 'look after' government. So, what is the use of a lookout circular? The borders are porous...They should not make tall claims - be it BJP, ED or CBI. BJP keeps harping about Rohingyas...But where were they all this time? Where was the Home Ministry?...They have started politics of polarisation now when the matter is in the news. They should do something against those on look after."

07/01/2024 12:27:42

Breaking LIVE: Fire Breaks Out In 2 Shoe Factories In Haryana, No Casualties Reported

A fire broke out in two shoe factories in Bahadurgarh, Haryana. Fire engines are present at the spot and the fire is being extinguished. No casualties or injuries were reported.

07/01/2024 12:26:02

Breaking LIVE: UP CM Yogi Adityanath Addresses Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra Attendees

Uttar Pradesh: Addressing the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra in Gorakhpur, UP CM Yogi Adityanath says, "The respect of Indian diaspora around the world has increased manifold. With good leadership, everybody receives respect and honour... With rapid strides in infrastructure development, many employment opportunities are being generated."

07/01/2024 12:22:43

Breaking LIVE: Thin Sheet Of Ice Forms On Srinagar's Dal Lake As Cold Wave Intensifies

Srinagar, Jammu And Kashmir: A thin sheet of ice has been formed on Dal Lake as the cold wave continues.

07/01/2024 12:21:15

Breaking LIVE: Congress' Mewaram Jain Suspended From Primary Membership Of Party Due To Involvement In 'Immoral Activities'

Congress leader Mewaram Jain was suspended from the primary membership of the party with in view of his involvement in "immoral activities"

07/01/2024 12:17:09

Breaking LIVE: Leopard On Loose For Past 15 Days In Nilgiris, Elephant Brought To Search

Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu: Kumki elephant from Madulamai Tiger Reserve is brought to search for a leopard who has been on the loose for the last 15 days. Tea plantation workers have been prohibited from picking tea and locals, especially children have been asked to stay indoors.

07/01/2024 12:14:09

Breaking LIVE: 'If Needed She Can Become CM', Jharkhand CM's Sister On Speculations Of Jharkhand CM's Wife Becoming CM In Case Of ED Action

When asked about speculations that Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren's wife Kalpana Soren could be the next CM of the state in case of ED action against him, his sister Anjali Soren says, "If needed, she can become (the CM). Our party has other members too, it will be decided in the legislative party meeting. I can't tell you with confirmation but if needed, she will be."

07/01/2024 12:10:12

Breaking LIVE: 'Party Will Take A Call', Says Karnataka Dy CM On Not Being Invited To Consecration Ceremony Of Ram Temple

On invitation for the consecration ceremony of Ram Temple on January 22nd, Karnataka Deputy CM & Congress leader, DK Shivakumar says, "I have not been invited. Neither our CM has been invited. I saw that our Congress president (Mallikarjun Kharge) has been invited but the party will take a call..."

07/01/2024 12:05:27

Breaking LIVE: 'I Am Going To Fight For Him', Says Supriya Sule On BJP MLA Sunil Kamble Slapping Pune Police Personnel

On BJP MLA Sunil Kamble seen slapping a Police personnel at an event in Pune, NCP working president and MP Supriya Sule says, "This is just power which has gone to their head. It's most disrespectful. I thought BJP was a party about respecting people...But the way their MLA has slapped a worker from an alliance and a Police personnel - all the three parties have said nothing...Are they all so compromised that they will tolerate violence against their colleagues? They may but I will not. I request Devendra Fadnavis to act upon it and if he doesn't act in the next 2 days, I am going to fight for that Police officer, for that party worker who does not deserve that insult..."

07/01/2024 12:00:57

Breaking LIVE: Rajnath Singh To Leave For 2-Day Visit To London, To Meet PM Sunak & UK Counterpart

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will leave on a two-day visit to London, United Kingdom (UK) on January 08, 2024. He will be accompanied by a high-level Ministry of Defence delegation, comprising senior officials from DRDO,  Service Headquarters, Department of Defence, and Department of Defence Production.

During his visit, the Defence Minister will hold a bilateral meeting with his UK counterpart Secretary of State for Defence Grant Shapps. They are expected to discuss a wide range of defence, security and industrial cooperation issues.

He is also expected to call on UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and hold a meeting with Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Affairs David Cameron. He will also interact with the CEOs and industry leaders of the UK Defence Industry and meet with the Indian community there.

07/01/2024 11:05:02

Breaking LIVE: BJP Announces Candidature Of Dorjee Lepcha From Sikkim For Elections To Rajya Sabha

BJP announces the candidatures of Dorjee Tshering Lepcha from Sikkim for the forthcoming election to the Rajya Sabha.

07/01/2024 10:40:54

Breaking LIVE: Delhi Schools Up To Class 5 To Remain Shut For Next 5 Days Amid Cold Wave

Due to prevailing cold weather conditions, schools in Delhi will remain closed for the next 5 days till January 12 for students from Nursery to Class 5, said Delhi Minister Atishi on Sunday. "Schools in Delhi will remain closed for the next 5 days due to the prevailing cold weather conditions, for students from Nursery to Class 5," Atishi said in a post on X.

07/01/2024 10:39:08

Breaking LIVE: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury Urges PM Modi To Issue Apt Instructions To Bring Back Dropped Districts Of WB Under Fold Of Aspirational Districts

West Bengal Congress president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury writes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to "issue appropriate instructions for bringing back the dropped Districts of West Bengal under the fold of “Aspirational Districts” and help the people residing in these districts also to lead and have a better life by reaping the benefits under the programme."

07/01/2024 09:16:50

Breaking LIVE: UP CM Yogi Adityanath Holds Janta Darshan In Gorakhpur

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held 'Janata Darshan' in Gorakhpur on Sunday morning.

07/01/2024 09:13:38

Breaking LIVE: Maha CM Inspects Mumbai's Coastal Road Project

Mumbai: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde inspects Mumbai's Coastal Road Project at Priyadarshini.

07/01/2024 07:20:15

Breaking LIVE: 14 Polling Centres, 2 Schools Torched In Bangladesh Ahead Of General Elections

At least 14 polling centres and two schools in 10 districts of Bangladesh were set on fire between Friday evening and early Saturday hours before general elections, as reported by the Dhaka Tribune. Earlier on Saturday, miscreants torched a polling centre in Lalmonirhat's Hatibandha upazila.