Latest news today (October 23): Presenting FE’s Breaking News today. We will keep you updated on all major news, views and much more throughout the day.
Almost 20,000 displaced in Lebanon as clashes on Israel border escalate
The International Organization for Migration said 19,646 people had been displaced inside Lebanon since it began tracking movements on Oct. 8, the day after an assault on Israel by Hamas militants and an Israeli counteroffensive on Gaza.
It said the movements were mostly by those fleeing the south although some departures were also reported elsewhere. (REUTERS)
Israel has eliminated 20 Hezbollah cells in southern Lebanon: IDF
Israel Defence Forces (IDF) spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari has said the military has carried strikes to eliminate 20 Hezbollah cells in southern Lebanon since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, ANI reported.
IMD issues ‘orange alert’ for Tripura
Tripura is likely to witness heavy to very heavy rainfall at different places on October 24. IMD posted on X, formerly Twitter, “the general public is requested to take weather related precautions and avoid going to waterlogged, unpaved roads and areas with heavy traffic.”
Pro-Palestine demonstration members detained in Delhi
SFI members holding pro-Palestine demonstration, on their way to Israel Embassy, detained at Dr APJ Abdul Kalam road in Delhi
DU teachers question administration for collecting personal data of professors
Delhi University Teachers have raised objections over the university collecting data of assistant professors for 2024 election duty, saying any attempt to involve teachers in polls will not be in the interest of students.
G20 bridged strong positions, deep divides: EAM Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar has said the G20 bridged strong positions, deep divides and turned out to be far better than most people expected.
Portion of foot-over bridge collapses in Delhi’s Laxmi Nagar
A portion of a foot-over bridge near Lalita Park Bus Stand in Delhi’s Laxmi Nagar area collapsed late on Sunday night after being hit by a crane being transported on a carriage truck, police said on Monday.
Farmer shot at by unidentified men in Punjab
A 35-year-old farmer was critically injured allegedly after being shot at by unidentified men in Athaula village of Punjab’s Jalandhar district on Sunday, police said.
Delhi’s air quality continues to remain in ‘very poor’ category
The overall air quality in the national capital on Monday morning was recorded in the ‘Very Poor category’, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 306 against 302 recorded on Sunday afternoon, as per SAFAR-India.
Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 jolts Myanmar
An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 on the Richter scale jolted Myanmar on Monday morning, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said.
‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra’ a violation of election model code: Congress leader
Congress leader RC Chaudhary alleged that the BJP’s ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra’ violates the Election Commission’s Code of Conduct in Rajasthan. No EC permission was sought, he claimed, suggesting a ploy to influence the upcoming elections.
Second aid convoy reaches Gaza and occupied West Bank
The second aid convoy destined for desperate Palestinian civilians reached Gaza on Sunday, as Israel widened its attacks to include targets in Syria and the occupied West Bank and the Israeli prime minister warned Lebanon’s Hezbollah militant group that if it launches its own war, “we will cripple it with a force it cannot even imagine.” For days, Israel has been on the verge of launching a ground offensive in Gaza following Hamas’ brutal October 7 rampage through a series of Israeli communities. Tanks and troops have been massed at the Gaza border, waiting for the command to cross.
US President, Israeli PM agree to continue flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza
US President Joe Biden held a telephonic conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, with both leaders affirming the need to ensure the continued flow of humanitarian aid and relief materials into Gaza.