Latest news today (October 9): Presenting FE’s Breaking News today. We will keep you updated on all major news, views and much more throughout the day.
Palestinian Al Quds Brigades claim responsibility for attack at Lebanon-Israel border
The Al Quds Brigades, the armed wing of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement, claimed responsibility for an attack at the Lebanon-Israel border earlier on Monday, saying it was part of the wider Al-Aqsa Storm operation.
It said seven “zionist soldiers” had been injured in the operation. (REUTERS)
BRS holds party meeting on October 15
On October 15, BRS President and Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar R will meet with party candidates at Telangana Bhavan. In this meeting, he will give B- Forms to the BRS aspirants. He will then make the party platform public after that. He will speak at a public assembly that day.
Several airlines suspend flights after attack on Israel
Major international air carriers have suspended or reined in flight services to or from Tel Aviv after a surprise attack by Hamas militants on Israel over the weekend, saying they were waiting for safety conditions to improve. Israel’s national carrier El Al was the exception, adding more flights to bring reservists back from around the world to assist in the country’s biggest mobilization in history. (Reuters)
Pakistani sports anchor deported from India
Zainab Abbas, the Pakistani sports journalist, who was in India to cover the ongoing ICC ODI World Cup 2023 has been deported by New Delhi, latest media reports say. Abbas has reportedly been deported from India for her old tweets in which she allegedly made derogatory comments against India and Hindus.
Israel to cut-off its water supply to Gaza forthwith, minister says
The Israeli infrastructure minister said on Monday he had ordered an immediate cut-off of the country’s water supplies to the Gaza Strip, as fighting with Palestinian militants surged. “What was in the past, will no longer be in the future,” Israel Katz said in a social-media post announcing the cut-off. (Reuters)
CWC backs caste census
Congress Working Committee in a unanimous decision has supported the idea of a caste census in the country. It is a progressive step. Our CMs (Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan) are also considering this and actioning this: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. (ANI)
Israel drafts 300,000 reservists as it goes on the offensive
Israel has drafted a record 300,000 reservists in its response to a multi-front Hamas attack from Gaza and is “going on the offensive,” the chief military spokesperson said on Monday. Since Saturday’s surprise assault, Israeli aircraft have been pounding Gaza targets while its ground forces have battled to retake control of border villages and towns overrun by Palestinian gunmen. (Reuters)
HPCL aims to cut diesel purchase from other companies
Hindustan Petroleum Corp will cut its diesel purchases from other refiners as it has commissioned a 3 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) hydrocracker at its recently upgraded Vizag refinery, its head of refineries S Bharathan said on Monday. State-owned HPCL buys fuels from refiners such as Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals, Nayara Energy and Reliance Industries as its domestic sales are higher than the output from its two refineries at Mumbai in western India and Vizag in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. It also buys refined fuels from its joint venture company HPCL-Mittal Energy. (Reuters)
India watching Israel-Palestine conflict closely, says oil minister
India, the world’s third-biggest oil importer, is watching the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict in the Middle East closely, the country’s oil minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Monday. Oil prices rose over $3 a barrel on Monday as military clashes between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas deepened political uncertainty across the Middle East and raised concerns about supplies. “The place where action is taking place is in many respects the centre of global energy… as we go along we will navigate through this,” Puri told reporters at an industry event in New Delhi. (Reuters)
Big leg-up for INDIA bloc as National Conference-Congress sweeps Ladakh
The National Conference and Congress alliance on Sunday swept Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC)-Kargil elections, winning 22 out of 26 seats. The NC bagged 12 seats and its ally Congress got 10 seats while the BJP and Independent candidates won two seats each after the results were announced for 26 seats. (READ MORE)
Bank of Israel to sell $30 bn of forex
The Bank of Israel said on Monday it will sell up to $30 billion of foreign currency in the open market, in the central bank’s first ever sale of foreign exchange, to maintain stability during Israel’s war with Palestinian militants in Gaza. The move appeared to quickly calm the market as the shekel recovered from steep early losses. (REUTERS)
SC declines plea challenging EC conduct
Supreme Court declines to entertain a plea filed by Delhi Congress challenging the State Election Commission’s conduct in relation to the “First Level Checking” of EVMs and VVPATs ahead of the upcoming general elections.
ED attached ten immovable properties under PMLA provisions
ED has provisionally attached ten immovable properties worth Rs. 55.17 crores (approx) held in the name of Pankaj Kapur, Vijen Girishchandra Jhaveri and their family members in the case of RA Distributors and others (Afroz Fatta case) under the provisions of the PMLA, 2002 on 6th October. The total attachment in this case stands at Rs 115 crores: ED
Nepal PM calls an emergency cabinet meeting
Prime Minister of Nepal Pushpa Kamal Dahal summons an emergency cabinet meeting for 4 PM (Local Time) later this afternoon to discuss on ongoing situation in Israel and the repatriation of Nepali citizens there. The PM also has called for all party meet later at his office: PM Secretariat
10 Nepali students killed in Hamas attacks in Israel
Ten Nepali students have been killed and four others injured in Israel after the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a wave of rocket attacks in the country’s southern region, Nepal’s foreign ministry said on Monday. (PTI)
Shah Rukh Khan’s security raised to Y+ category after death threats
The Maharashtra government has increased the security of Shah Rukh Khan to the Y+ category after he allegedly received death threats.
Celebrity chef Michael Chiarello passes away at 61
Celebrity chef and former Food Network star Michael Chiarello passed away at the age of 61.
Balasore train accident: Bhubaneswar municipal corp to dispose of 28 unclaimed bodies
Four months after the triple train accident that claimed 297 lives in Odisha’s Balasore district, the authorities of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) have initiated a process of disposing of 28 unidentified bodies, an official said.
HC to hear plea by NewsClick founder
High Court will hear pleas by NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and Human Resources Department head Amit Chakravarty against their arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in a case lodged under anti-terror law Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. (PTI)
Election Commission to announce poll schedule for five states today
The Election Commission of India is set to announce the schedule for the upcoming Assembly elections of Mizoram, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Telangana on Monday. The Election Commission will hold a press conference in this regard. (READ MORE)
Uttarakhand: 7 dead, 28 rescued in bus crash in Nanital
A bus carrying 32 people crashed into a ditch in Nainital district. 3 people died and so far 28 people have been rescued and further rescue operations are underway.
US calls for Hamas condemnation at UN, but no immediate Security Council action
The U.N. Security Council held an emergency meeting behind closed doors, with the United States demanding all 15 members strongly condemn “these heinous terrorist attacks committed by Hamas,” but it took no immediate action.
Dassault Aviation CEO is visiting India for talks on marine variant of Rafale jets
Various aspects of India’s proposed purchase of 26 naval variant of the Rafale aircraft are likely to be discussed during a two-day visit to New Delhi by Eric Trappier, the chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation
