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Breaking News Highlights: Hello and welcome to Breaking News live blog. Please follow this space for all the breaking news and latest updates from India and around the world.After Allahabad HC Allows ASI Survey At Gyanvapi Mosque, Exercise To Begin Today: The Allahabad High Court approved a scientific survey at the Gyanvapi mosque on Thursday, dismissing a Muslim body's petition challenging a lower court order directing the ASI to conduct the survey to determine whether the 17th-century structure was built on a temple.Chief Justice Pritinker Diwaker's single-judge bench ruled that the Varanasi district court's order for a survey on the disputed premises is just and proper and that no interference from this court is warranted.The bench stated that there is no reason to doubt the ASI's assurance that the survey will not cause any structural damage and directed that no digging be done on the mosque's grounds. On July 21, the district court ordered the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to conduct a "detailed scientific survey" – including excavations if necessary – to determine whether the Gyanvapi mosque, which is located next to the Kashi Vishwanath temple, is built upon a temple.Union Home Minister Amit Shah To Visit Odisha On Aug 4: Amit Shah, a BJP stalwart and Union Home Minister, is scheduled to visit Odisha for two days beginning Friday, during which he will attend official meetings, news agency PTI reported citing home department officials on Thursday.Shah will arrive at Biju Patnaik International Airport here at 10.40 pm on Friday and will kick off a national highway project the following day.During the day, he is also scheduled to attend a meeting on left-wing extremism (LWE) and disaster management. According to the report, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is expected to attend the meeting.The union minister's unexpected visit and review meetings on LWE and disaster management are significant because they come after the ruling BJD announced its support for the Delhi Ordinance Bill and opposition to the no-confidence motion against the Narendra Modi government.

04/08/2023 20:16:51

Maharashtra: Six Injured In Bus Accident On Patli Pada Bridge, Admitted To Thane Civil Hospital

Six people were injured in a bus accident on Thane's Patli Pada Bridge, Maharashtra. The injured were quickly transported to the nearest civil hospital for medical treatment, and the Thane Municipal Corporation is closely monitoring the situation and assisting victims and their families. 

04/08/2023 19:12:46

Three Jawans Injured In Encounter At Halan Forest Area In J&K's Kulgam; Search Operation Intensifies

An encounter has commenced at the high reaches of Halan forest area in Kulgam district, Jammu and Kashmir. The operation is being jointly conducted by the Indian Army and Kulgam Police. As of now, specific details about the situation are yet to be revealed, and authorities are closely monitoring the situation. Further updates are awaited as the security forces continue their efforts to tackle the unfolding situation.

As the situation unfolds, it has been reported that three jawans have sustained injuries during the exchange of fire with the suspected terrorists. The injured personnel are currently being evacuated to a nearby hospital for immediate medical attention.

04/08/2023 17:14:41

Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla Granted One-Year Extension Until August 2024: Personnel Ministry

The Personnel Ministry on Friday granted a one-year extension to Ajay Kumar Bhalla, the incumbent Home Secretary. The extension ensures that Bhalla will continue to serve in this crucial position until August 22, 2024.

04/08/2023 16:39:58

Delhi Court Grants Anticipatory Bail To Congress Leader Jagdish Tytler In 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots Case

In a significant development in the long-running 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, a Delhi court granted Congress leader Jagdish Tytler anticipatory bail on Friday. The case is linked to the slayings of Sikhs in Delhi's Pul Bangash neighbourhood during the nation's capital's riots. The proceedings were presided over by Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Vikas Dhull, who ordered Tytler to post a bail bond of one lakh rupees, Bar and Bench reported. 

 

 

04/08/2023 15:45:22

S Jaishankar Meets Foreign Minister Of Honduras In New Delhi

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Foreign Minister of Honduras Enrique Reina held a crucial diplomatic meeting in New Delhi.

04/08/2023 15:31:42

Tillu Tajpuria Murder Case: Delhi Police Files Chargesheet Against Six Accused

Delhi Police on Friday filed a chargesheet under section 302 IPC against six accused persons in Tillu Tajpuria murder case. The court has listed the matter on August 17 for further hearing. (ANI Input)

 

04/08/2023 14:51:12

SC Sets Aside Calcutta HC Order Vacating 2-Yr Restraint On Bengal Police In Registering FIR Against Suvendu Adhikari

Supreme Court sets aside Calcutta High Court order vacating a two-year-long restraint on West Bengal police in registering FIR against BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari. SC asks Calcutta HC Chief Justice to hear afresh the plea relating to the matter.

04/08/2023 13:28:50

ED Raids V Senthibalaji's Close Associate Kaliyappan's Residence In Tamil Nadu

ED teams are conducting raids at Kaliyappan's (alleged close associate of V Senthilbalaji) residence in the Namakkal district of Tamil Nadu since yesterday evening and it continues today as well. More than 12 enforcement officers are conducting a search at his residence today.

04/08/2023 13:21:30

112 Beneficiaries Receive First Installment Of Rs 10,000 Each In Sahara Fund Case

Today, the first instalment of Rs 10,000 each has been transferred to 112 beneficiaries. Till now, 18 lakh people have registered on the portal, says Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah.

04/08/2023 13:19:06

Congress Workers In Hyderabad Stage Protest, Demand Assistance For Flood-Affected People

Hyderabad: Congress workers staged protests against the government demanding to provide assistance to the flood-affected people.

04/08/2023 12:26:50

19-Yr-Old Stabbed To Death In Delhi's Seemapuri Area After A Quarrel, 5 Apprehended

A 19-year-old man was stabbed to death in the Seemapuri area following a quarrel on 3rd August. Five people have been apprehended in connection with the incident. There is no communal angle in this case: Delhi Police

04/08/2023 12:24:40

3 Wild Elephants, 2 Calves Die After Being Electrocuted By Live Wire In Assam's Rani Forest

Three wild elephants including two calves died after being electrocuted by live electric wire at the Panichanda area under the Rani forest range in Assam's Kamrup district, today.

"Three elephants have been electrocuted here today adjacent to the Rani Reserve Forest. The cause of death is electrocution and it's an accident as we can see in the preliminary investigation. The female elephant along with two calves came to the garden and try to pull a tree due to which the tree came in contact with the live wires leading to electrocution. As of now, we're already looking into the matter and we're in touch with APDCL also because similar instances have happened before. So, we had already requested APDCL to put concealed wires wherever live wires are hanging," says DFO of Kamrup East Division Rohini Saikia.

04/08/2023 12:22:53

SC Begins Hearing Rahul Gandhi's Plea Challenging Gujarat HC Order Over 'Modi' Surname Remark

Supreme Court begins hearing of an appeal filed by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi challenging Gujarat High Court order which declined to stay his conviction in the criminal defamation case over 'Modi surname' remark.

04/08/2023 12:03:34

SC Dismisses NGO's PIL Challenging Appointment Of Arun Goel As Election Commissioner Of India

Supreme Court dismisses a PIL of NGO 'Association for Democratic Reforms' challenging appointment of Arun Goel as Election Commissioner of India

04/08/2023 11:36:03

SC Refuses To Hear Yes Bank Founder Rana Kapoor's Bail Plea In Money Laundering Case, Plea Withdrawn

Supreme Court refuses to entertain bail plea of Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor in a money-laundering case against him. Kapoor withdraws bail plea from Supreme Court. SC notes that this case rocked the entire financial system.

04/08/2023 11:32:57

Himachal CM To Meet PM Modi Regarding Destruction Caused By Incessant Rain

Delhi: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu says, "I will be meeting PM Modi in relation to the disaster witnessed by Himachal Pradesh. We will keep our point of view before the Prime Minister."

04/08/2023 11:31:37

2 Bodies Of Youth Found On Mumbai's Versova Beach

Bodies of two youths found at Mumbai's Versova beach yesterday, sent for post-mortem; further investigation underway: Mumbai Police

04/08/2023 11:23:15

SC Adjourns Hearing On Manish Sisodia's Bail Plea Till September

Supreme Court adjourns hearing on the bail plea of AAP leader and former Delhi deputy CM, Manish Sisodia till September, in connection with the liquor policy irregularities case The court grants more time to Enforcement Directorate to file a reply on Sisodia's bail plea.

04/08/2023 10:52:42

Heavy Rainfall Triggers Major Landslide In Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag

Heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag region led to a major landslide near Gaurikund on the Kedarnath Yatra route. Three shops got wrecked and many are missing and some are feared to be trapped under the debris.

04/08/2023 10:41:04

NIA Files Supplementary Chargesheet Against 4 In Unlawful & Anti-National Activities Of PFI

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on August 3 filed a Supplementary Chargesheet against four persons in the case relating to unlawful and anti-national activities of the banned Popular Front of India (PFI) in Patna.

The four accused PFI cadres were operating, along with other accused in planning violent criminal acts by arranging arms and ammunition and in propagating the PFIs ideology and agenda of violent extremism

04/08/2023 09:44:21

Indigo Flight Makes Emergency Landing At Patna Airport

Bihar | IndiGo flight 6E 2433 makes an emergency landing at Patna airport, says the airport director. Details awaited.

04/08/2023 09:27:16

Mahanadi River In Odisha's Cuttack Overflows

Mahanadi river in Odisha's Cuttack now overflows. ANI shared visuals from the site.

04/08/2023 09:22:12

Karnataka Couple Kills Two Daughters & Dies By Suicide

Karnataka | A couple died allegedly by suicide after killing their two daughters including an eight-month-old baby in Kadugodi police station limits on 31st July. Case registered and further investigation underway: S. Girish, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Whitefield Division, Bengaluru city

04/08/2023 08:32:46

Haryana's Nuh's SP Transferred, IPS Narendra Bijarniya Becomes New SP Nuh

Haryana | Nuh SP Varun Singla transferred and posted as SP Bhiwani. IPS Narendra Bijarniya replaces him as SP Nuh.

04/08/2023 08:31:26

Agniveers In Karnataka Participate In Passing Out Parade

Karnataka: Agniveers participate in the passing out parade at ASC Center and College in Bengaluru.

04/08/2023 08:30:31

4th India-Kazakhstan Security Dialogue Held In Astana On Thursday, Talks Focused On Bilateral, Regional & International Issues

The Fourth India- Kazakhstan Security Dialogue was held in Astana on 3 August. The Indian delegation led by Vikram Misri, Deputy National Security Advisor held productive discussions with the Kazak delegation led by Nurzhan Kajiakbarov, Deputy Secretary of the Security Council of Kazakhstan. Discussions at the Security Dialogue focused on bilateral and regional issues, including the situation in Afghanistan, and international issues of mutual concern. India and Kazakhstan welcomed the convergence of views on these issues and agreed on steps to be taken to further enhance bilateral security cooperation between the relevant organizations, including in the fields of counter-terrorism, combating radicalization, narcotics control, cyber security, connectivity and defence cooperation.

04/08/2023 08:27:17

4 Karnataka Police Officers Including Inspector Arrested In Bribery Case

Kerala | Four police officers including an inspector of the Karnataka police have been arrested in Kochi in a bribery case. They allegedly demanded a bribe of Rs 10 lakhs from an accused to avoid arrest in a case. Case registered under sections 342,384 385 and 34 IPC.

04/08/2023 08:25:20

SSB Suspends Inspector & Head Constable On Charges Of Alleged Dereliction Of Duty While Checking A Bus In Which Seema Haider Arrived In India

Sashstra Seema Bal (SSB), which is mandated to guard the India-Nepal border, on August 2 suspended an inspector and a head constable on charges of alleged dereliction of duty while conducting checking in the bus in which Pakistani national Seema Haider entered India: Official sources

04/08/2023 08:21:46

Security Deployed Outside Gurugram's Jama Masjid Ahead Of Friday Prayers

Security deployed outside Jama Masjid, Sadar Bazar in Haryana's Gurugram ahead of Friday prayers

04/08/2023 08:08:46

Security Beefed Up In Haryana's Nuh After Curfew Gets Imposed

Security strengthened in Haryana's Nuh as a curfew is imposed here following clashes between two groups on July 31. Mobile internet services have also been temporarily suspended in the district.

04/08/2023 07:26:17

NIA Conducts Raids At Several Places In J&K's Pulwama In Connection With Terror Links & Terror Funding Cases

Jammu and Kashmir: NIA raids are underway at various places in the Pulwama district in connection with terror links and terror funding cases. More details are awaited.

04/08/2023 07:25:06

ASI To Conduct Survey Of Gyanvapi Mosque Complex Today

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh: ASI (Archaeological Survey of India) to conduct a survey of the Gyanvapi mosque complex today; visuals from outside the Gyanvapi premises