"Humanitarian Law Not An 'A La Carte' Menu": UN Chief On Israel-Gaza War

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday expressed deep alarm over the intensifying Israel-Hamas conflict, including expansion of ground operations by the Israel army, asserting that international humanitarian law is not an a la carte menu and cannot be applied selectively and all parties must abide by it.

The UN chief reiterated his call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire and for unimpeded humanitarian access to be granted consistently, safely and to scale in order to meet the urgent needs created by the catastrophe unfolding in Gaza.

"I am deeply alarmed by the intensification of the conflict between Israel and Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups in Gaza. This includes the expansion of ground operations by the Israel Defence Forces accompanied by intense air strikes, and the continued rocket fire towards Israel from Gaza," Guterres said in a statement on the situation in Gaza.

"I remain deeply concerned about the risk of a dangerous escalation beyond Gaza and urge all leaders to exercise utmost restraint to avoid a wider conflagration," said Guterres, who is currently in Nepal on an official visit.

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said that on October 30, significant Israeli ground operations within Gaza continued for the fourth consecutive day, alongside intense bombardments.

A total of 304 Palestinians were killed in Gaza on October 29, according to the Ministry of Health in Gaza. This brings the cumulative fatality toll reported in Gaza since the start of hostilities to 8,309, of whom 70 per cent are said to be children and women, OCHA said.

Guterres added that civilians have borne the brunt of the current fighting from the outset. Protection of civilians on both sides is paramount and must be respected at all times.

"International humanitarian law establishes clear rules that cannot be ignored. It is not an a la carte menu and cannot be applied selectively. All parties must abide by it, including the principles of distinction, proportionality, and precaution," Guterres said.

He voiced concern that with too many Israeli and Palestinian lives already lost, this escalation only increases the immense suffering of civilians.

OCHA noted that Palestinian armed groups' indiscriminate rocket firing towards Israeli population continued over the past 24 hours, with no fatalities reported.

Overall, about 1,400 Israelis and foreign nationals have been killed in Israel, according to the Israeli authorities, the vast majority on October 7 when the current conflict started after Hamas' attack on Israel. According to the Israeli authorities, 238 people are held captive in Gaza, including Israelis and foreign nationals.

Guterres also voiced concern at the level of humanitarian assistance that has been allowed into Gaza up to this point, describing it as "completely inadequate and not commensurate with the needs of people in Gaza, compounding the humanitarian tragedy." On October 30, a total of 26 trucks carrying humanitarian supplies entered Gaza through the Rafah crossing with Egypt. OCHA noted that while the increase in the volume of aid entering Gaza during the past two days is welcome, it said current amounts are a fraction of what is needed to prevent further deterioration in the already-dire humanitarian situation, including civil unrest.

Guterres repeated his "utter condemnation" of the acts of terror perpetrated by Hamas on October 7. "There is never any justification for the killing, injuring and abduction of civilians," Guterres said, adding that he appeals for the immediate and unconditional release of those civilians held hostage by Hamas.

He also condemned the killing of civilians in Gaza and said he is dismayed by reports that two-thirds of those who have been killed are women and children.

Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths told the UN Security Council that the deliveries into Gaza via the Rafah border are a "drop in the ocean" compared to the vast scale of needs.

Guterres also mourned and honoured the United Nations colleagues who have tragically been killed in the bombardment of Gaza over the past three weeks.

OCHA said that as of October 30, more than 1.4 million people in Gaza were internally displaced, with nearly 672,000 sheltering in 150 United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) facilities. The average number of internally displaced persons per shelter is over three times their intended capacity.

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Arrested For Thrashing Cop, 2 Men Fire At 3 Other Policemen In UP

Not content with being arrested for thrashing a policeman, two men from Uttar Pradesh decided to take things up a notch and fired at three police personnel after snatching their rifles while being taken for a medical check-up. A sub-inspector and two constables were injured and the two men were also shot in the leg.

After a child was run over by a speeding bus in Mahoba, about 260 km from Lucknow, on Monday, a policeman who was part of a team which had gone to disperse an angry crowd and ease a traffic jam had been beaten up by some people. The other members of the team had fled. The police had later registered a case and made five arrests. 

When they were being taken to a hospital for a medical check-up on Tuesday, the accused and the police personnel, from Panwari police station in Mahoba, stopped for a washroom break. This was when two of the five accused - 45-year-old Parshuram and 22-year-old Monu - snatched the rifles of two of the police personnel and opened fire. 

Sub-inspector Surendra and constables Ankit Singh and Mithun were injured and the two men were shot in their legs when the police personnel returned fire. All five have been admitted to a hospital.

Mahoba Superintendent of Police Aparna Gupta said, "A case had been registered against five people for misbehaving with, and beating up, a policeman on Monday. The sub-inspector was trying to ease a traffic jam when he was beaten up. They were being taken for a medical check-up when they snatched the rifles of some police personnel and opened fire. A sub-inspector and two constables have suffered minor injuries."

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Bangladesh Ex Army General Arrested Over Fake 'Biden Adviser' Connection

Bangladesh police on Tuesday arrested a former army general who allegedly prompted a Bangladeshi-American national to appear before the media, identifying himself as a close "advisor" to US President Joe Biden and convey his administration's support for a regime change in the country.

"We have arrested former Lt General Chowdhury Hasan Suhrawardi from (suburban) Savar and brought him to our office for initial interrogation and subsequent legal procedures,” police's detective branch chief Mohammad Harun-or-Rashid told reporters.

Rashid said the former general was the accused no. 2 of a case relating to the fraudulence, under which so-called Biden adviser Mian Zahidul Islam Arefy now awaits trial on charges of fraudulence and instigating anarchy in Bangladesh.

On Saturday, Suhrawardi escorted Arefy to the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party's (BNP) central office in Dhaka where he spoke before a group of reporters alongside party activists as the US president's adviser and a "member of (US) national democratic committee".

Police arrested Arefy on Sunday from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport as he was trying to leave Bangladesh.

Arefy assured the media of the Biden administration's support for a regime change in Bangladesh while Suhrawardy and BNP leader Ishraque Hossain sat beside him along with some other junior party leaders.

"We (Biden and I) have a hot connection...Joe Biden and I exchange text messages 10 to 15 times a day," he was heard saying in English at the media briefing.

Arefy, who grew up in Bangladesh's northwestern Pabna district, commented that Bangladesh almost became Sri Lanka in terms of economic crisis while soon it would become a state of India if the Awami League regime continued in power.

He claimed that the recent US visa sanctions or restrictions on Bangladeshi officials were the outcome of his efforts. He said he would ensure sanctions against Home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, Law Minister Anisul Huq and more law enforcement officials.

In initial police interrogation, Arefy claimed he was prompted by Suhrawardy to make the claims.

The US embassy in Dhaka quickly issued a statement, saying "this gentleman does not speak for the US government and is a private individual".

Bangladesh's foreign minister AK Abdul Momen called him an "imposter”.

Rashid said police were set to start an initial interrogation of the former general and he would be asked what prompted him to stage the drama.

Hours before Suhrawardy's arrest, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said she issued an order to arrest him.

"He will not be spared,” the premier said while replying to a question at a press conference at her Gonobhaban official residence.

Sarwardy previously served as the director general of elite Special Security Force designated to provide security to VVIP's including Hasina, general officer commanding of army's Savar-based 9 Division and the head of the National Defence College (NDC).

After his retirement, the army declared him persona non grata to the country's military installations for his suspicious and disturbing public comments.

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Enforcement Directorate Will Arrest Arvind Kejriwal On November 2: Atishi

The Aam Aadmi Party claimed today that there are apprehensions that the Enforcement Directorate, or ED, will arrest Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on November 2 after questioning him in a money laundering case linked to the alleged excise policy scam.

Delhi's ruling party also alleged that the BJP is trying to finish it off by jailing its top leaders.

Arvind Kejriwal has been issued the summons under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and according to sources, the ED will record his statement once he deposes at the probe agency's Delhi office at 11 am on November 2.

This is the first time that Arvind Kejriwal has been summoned by the ED. He was questioned by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the case in April.

Addressing a press conference on Tuesday, Delhi Minister Atishi claimed the BJP is using these tactics to target the AAP as the party knows that it cannot defeat Arvind Kejriwal in the elections.

"According to various sources, the ED will arrest Arvind Kejriwal and put him in jail on November 2. Today, the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi want to eliminate the Aam Aadmi Party. This is why, one after another, AAP leaders are being arrested in false cases and sent to jail," she said.

Atishi said Mr Kejriwal will be arrested not because there is a case or any evidence against him but because he has spoken out against the BJP.

"He will be arrested only because Prime Minister Modi is afraid of him. They know that if there is one leader in this country who openly speaks against the BJP and fights against the party, it is Arvind Kejriwal. Since Narendra Modi became Prime Minister in 2014, he has been most troubled by one person and that is Arvind Kejriwal," she said.

In 2015, the BJP had been winning one state election after another but Arvind Kejriwal managed to confine the BJP to just three seats in Delhi, while the AAP won 67 of the 70 seats, she said.

In 2020 again, Atishi said, the BJP put all its efforts into the Delhi elections, fielding its leaders and creating a charged atmosphere across the country.

"However, the people of Delhi showed their love for their son Arvind Kejriwal, and made him the chief minister of Delhi once more.

"When the MCD elections came, the BJP knew that the people of Delhi would elect Arvind Kejriwal and throw the BJP out of the MCD. They delayed the MCD elections, imposed restrictions, and conducted elections along with the Gujarat elections. However, despite all this, the people of Delhi still elected Arvind Kejriwal in the MCD elections," she said.

Referring to the arrest of the AAP's top leaders, including Manish Sisodia, Sanjay Singh, and Satyendar Jain, Atishi claimed it only means that the BJP wants to "finish off the AAP".

Mr Jain has been granted interim bail in a money laundering case.

"After Arvind Kejriwal is arrested, the BJP will target other leaders of the INDIA bloc and its Chief Ministers using the CBI and the ED.

"Next they will target Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren since they have been unable to defeat him. Then they will target Tejashwi Yadav since they have not been able to break the alliance in Bihar. Then Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin will be targeted," Atishi claimed.

"I want to tell Prime Minister Narendra Modi that the leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party are not afraid of going to jail nor are they afraid of false cases. They will fight till the last breath to protect the Constitution of this country," she said.

AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj echoed Atishi's views and asserted the party has only grown stronger in the face of opposition.

"The BJP fears Mr Kejriwal's popularity and honesty. Every time an attempt is made to end the AAP, it emerges stronger with double force.

"In the history of Independent India, the AAP has been the most-preyed-upon party by the Centre. Approximately, 170 fabricated cases have been registered against the AAP and its leaders. Forty-eight of these fabricated cases are registered against Sanjay Singh alone by the Uttar Pradesh government and the BJP's other governments. Dozens of cases have also been registered against Mr Kejriwal," he claimed.

Addressing a press conference, the AAP's Delhi state convener Gopal Rai said the AAP will keep working for the common man.

"Liquor policy is just an excuse. The BJP's goal is to eliminate the AAP. If it were only about the liquor policy, there wouldn't have been CBI raids at Chief Minister's office before and the Shunglu Committee wouldn't have scrutinised every single file. In the liquor policy case, even the CBI had called Arvind Kejriwal and he answered all their questions," he added.

Gopal Rai also said the BJP's ouster is certain in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

"I want to tell the people of Delhi that we will confront their tyranny head-on and continue development work in Delhi," he said.

AAP MLA Dilip Pandey said they are disciples of Bhagat Singh and are ready to sacrifice their lives but will not bow before the BJP.

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Israel Making "Systematic Progress" In War With Gaza: Netanyahu

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told his war cabinet on Monday that Israel is making "systematic progress" in its military campaign against Hamas in Gaza.

Netanyahu said the Israeli army "has expanded its ground entry into the Gaza Strip, it is doing it in measured, very powerful steps, making systematic progress one step at a time", according to an official video statement of the start of the meeting.

Israel has staged daily air raids since the October 7 attacks by Hamas which unleashed the latest war. Israel says that 1,400 people were killed in the attacks and 239 people were abducted.

The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza says more than 8,300 people have been killed in Israel's strikes.

Netanyahu, who has faced increasing pressure over the fate of the hostages, said that alongside the army strikes, "we are continuing our efforts to free the abducted people, even during the (land) operation.

"The operation even creates opportunities to obtain (their) liberation and we will not miss them," he said.

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Trinamool Activist Killed In Clash Between Two Party Factions In Bengal: Cops

A 24-year-old Trinamool Congress activist was killed on Sunday after a clash allegedly broke out between two factions of the ruling party in West Bengal in North 24 Parganas district, police said.

Akash Prasad, a TMC supporter, was declared dead at a local hospital after being hit on his chest allegedly during the clash between rival factions owing allegiance to two TMC councillors of Titagarh Municipality, over possession of rented accommodation in the area, the official said.

TMC activists later demonstrated at Khardah Police Station with the body of the victim, demanding proper investigation and arrest of those responsible.

Personnel of RAF were deployed in the area.

Senior TMC leader and Barrackpore MP Arjun Singh said the death was unfortunate and the party was looking into the circumstances which led to the clash.

He said action would be taken, if anyone within the party, was found to be guilty.

The party wanted the police to work freely and take appropriate action against whoever was found responsible in the investigation.

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"Discrimination In Sacrifice An Insult": Rahul Gandhi Slams Agnipath Scheme

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi pointed out differences in the terms of benefits given to the families of Agniveers and those of regular jawans killed in the line of duty and said, "Discrimination in the sacrifice of martyrs is an insult to them."

Rahul Gandhi, who has been critical of the Agnipath scheme, shared a chart on X showing lesser benefits for the families of Agniveers compared to those of regular soldiers after their death in the line of duty.

"Discrimination in the sacrifice of martyrs is an insult to them," Rahul Gandhi said.

"The blood of every martyr should have the same value," he asserted.

Earlier this week, Mr Gandhi alleged that the Agnipath scheme was devised to "insult" India's soldiers as no pension or other benefits are given to the families of Agniveers after their death in the line of duty. The BJP refuted the charge.

The Congress leader shared a picture of Agniveer Gavate Akshay Laxman and said the news of his death in Siachen was saddening.

"My deepest condolences to his family. A young man was martyred for the country - no gratuity, no other military facilities for his service, and no pension to his family in martyrdom.

"Agniveer is a plan to insult the heroes of India," Rahul Gandhi said in a post on X.

Agniveer Gavate Akshay Laxman died in the line of duty in Siachen in the early hours of last Saturday.

The Agnipath scheme was introduced in 2022 for short-term contractual recruitment, extending to a maximum of four years, of soldiers in the tri-services - the Army, the Navy, and the Air Force.

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Tiger Kills Caretaker In Rajasthan's Abheda Biological Park

A caretaker of a tiger's enclosure at Abheda Biological Park here died after he was attacked by the big cat on Friday evening, officials said.

The tiger was undergoing treatment for an injury. The incident took place when the caretaker, Ramdayal Nagar, was leaving after spraying medicine on its injury, they said.

Deputy Conservator of Forest, Kota, Bijo Joy said the caretaker was critically injured in the tiger attack and was rushed to a hospital, where he died.

He said he was on his way to Kota from Jaipur and would visit the hospital where Ramdayal Nagar's body has been kept.

An employee of Abheda Biological Park, who did not wish to be named, said Ramdayal Nagar's neck was dislocated in the attack.

"The gate of the enclosure was most likely left open or was loosely bolted after the caretaker sprayed the medicine on the tiger. When he was leaving, the tiger, which was uneasy due to the medicine, attacked him. The caretaker's neck was dislocated in the incident," the employee said.

As people raised an alarm, the tiger went back to its cage. Ramdayal Nagar was rushed to the hospital, where doctors declared him dead, he added.

Abheda Biological Park incharge Sunil Gupta said the tiger has been undergoing treatment for an injury.

The caretaker sprayed medicine every day on the tiger's injury, he said.

The caretaker's body has been kept in the mortuary for post-mortem examination, the officials said. 

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Iran Court Orders US To Pay Damages For 1980 Hostage Rescue Bid

An Iranian court ordered the US government Thursday to pay $420 million in compensation to victims of an abortive 1980 operation to free hostages held at the US embassy, the judiciary said.

Shortly after the 1979 Islamic revolution toppled the Western-backed shah, Iranian students entered the US embassy in Tehran and took more than 50 Americans hostage for 444 days.

The students called for the extradition of the deposed shah, who was being treated in the United States.

In April 1980, Washington attempted to free the hostages in the top-secret Operation Eagle Claw, which ended in disaster after running into sandstorms and mechanical problems.

As the rescue force withdrew, two US aircraft collided, killing eight servicemen.

In its Thursday report, the judiciary's Mizan Online news agency said that during the operation US forces had "attacked" a bus carrying Iranian passengers. It did not elaborate.

"Following the complaint filed by families of the victims of US Operation Eagle Claw, a court ordered the US government to pay $420 million," Mizan said, without specifying the number of the victims.

Iranian media have reported that a local commander of the Revolutionary Gaurds was accidentally shot and killed by Iranian forces while standing guard over US military equipment abandoned during the operation.

Five months after the hostage crisis, Washington severed diplomatic relations and imposed an embargo on Tehran.

The hostages were released in January 1981.

An Iranian court ordered the US government Thursday to pay $420 million in compensation to victims of an abortive 1980 operation to free hostages held at the US embassy, the judiciary said.

Shortly after the 1979 Islamic revolution toppled the Western-backed shah, Iranian students entered the US embassy in Tehran and took more than 50 Americans hostage for 444 days.

The students called for the extradition of the deposed shah, who was being treated in the United States.

In April 1980, Washington attempted to free the hostages in the top-secret Operation Eagle Claw, which ended in disaster after running into sandstorms and mechanical problems.

As the rescue force withdrew, two US aircraft collided, killing eight servicemen.

In its Thursday report, the judiciary's Mizan Online news agency said that during the operation US forces had "attacked" a bus carrying Iranian passengers. It did not elaborate.

"Following the complaint filed by families of the victims of US Operation Eagle Claw, a court ordered the US government to pay $420 million," Mizan said, without specifying the number of the victims.

Iranian media have reported that a local commander of the Revolutionary Gaurds was accidentally shot and killed by Iranian forces while standing guard over US military equipment abandoned during the operation.

Five months after the hostage crisis, Washington severed diplomatic relations and imposed an embargo on Tehran.

The hostages were released in January 1981.

In August, a Tehran court ordered the US government to pay $330 million in damages for "planning a coup" in 1980 against the fledgling Islamic republic.

The suits filed against Washington in Iranian courts following a series of multi-billion dollar compensation awards against Tehran by US courts.

In 2016, the US Supreme Court ordered that Iranian assets frozen in the United States should be paid to victims of attacks Washington has blamed on Tehran, including the 1983 bombing of a US Marine barracks in Beirut and a 1996 blast in Saudi Arabia.

In March this year, the International Court of Justice ruled that Washington's freezing of funds belonging to several Iranian individuals and companies was "manifestly unreasonable".

But it ruled it had no jurisdiction to unblock nearly $2 billion in Iranian central bank assets frozen by the United States.

Tehran, which denies all responsibility for the attacks blamed on it by Washington, has said that US court judgments have awarded victims a total of $56 billion in damages.

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Video: KCR's Party MLA Assaults BJP Leader On Live TV Debate In Telangana

An open debate conducted by a Telugu news channel in connection with the November 30 Telangana Legislative Assembly election turned ugly here on Wednesday with a scuffle breaking out between a BRS MLA and his BJP rival.

However, police and others intervened and separated the two, the video showed.

State BJP president and Union Minister G Kishan Reddy alleged the BRS MLA from Quthbullapur in Hyderabad K P Vivekanand had attacked the BJP candidate from the constituency Kuna Srisailam Goud as he was unable to answer the question posed by the latter.

Mr Vivekanand attacking Mr Goud by holding the latter's throat is an act of timidity, Mr Reddy said in a statement.

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He said police should book a case against the BRS MLA failing which the BJP would take up a legal battle.

When contacted, BRS spokesperson Sravan Dasoju alleged Goud made a reference to the BRS MLA's father though both were supposed to maintain decency and decorum during the debate While Vivekanand is an incumbent MLA, Srisailam Goud was a legislator earlier, he said.

"Both of them are supposed to have maintained decency, decorum," and be restrained.

Mr Goud should not have driven the debate 'attacking' Vivekanand's parents in the first place and the ruling party MLA should not have attacked his rival. "Both could have been sensible and realised the whole world is watching them," Mr Dasoju said.

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Donald Trump, His Former Lawyer Set For Showdown In New York Trial

Donald Trump is expected to attend his New York civil fraud trial on Tuesday to face off with his former lawyer and confidant Michael Cohen.

Cohen, who has become one of the former president's most vocal critics, had planned to testify at the trial last week but had to delay his appearance for health reasons.

Trump is not required to attend the proceedings, but he has showed up sporadically and used his appearances to portray himself as the victim of a Democratic Party plot to interfere with his 2024 presidential campaign.

Trump and his two eldest sons are accused of vastly inflating the value of the Trump Organization's real estate assets to receive more favorable bank loans and insurance terms.

The former president does not risk going to jail in the fraud trial, but New York Attorney General Letitia James, a Democrat, is seeking $250 million in penalties and the removal of him and his sons from management of the family empire.

Cohen, who served as Trump's personal lawyer and fixer for years, earning him the nickname "The Pitbull," has been taunting the former president on X, formerly Twitter, ahead of his testimony.

"It appears that I will be reunited with my old client @realDonaldTrump when I testify," he said. "See you there!"

"I will continue to speak truth to power... no matter Donald's continued smear and harassment campaign against me," he added.

It was Cohen's testimony before Congress in 2019 that sparked the investigation by the New York authorities into whether Trump artificially inflated his net worth.

Hush money case 

Cohen is also expected to be a star witness in a criminal case facing the former president in New York for allegedly paying election-eve hush money to porn star Stormy Daniels.

Trump, the frontrunner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, has been charged with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in connection with the payment. He has pleaded not guilty.

Cohen says he arranged the $130,000 payment in exchange for Daniels' silence about a tryst she says she had with Trump in 2006.

Cohen was sentenced in 2018 to three years in prison for crimes including the hush-money case and tax evasion, but was released after a little over a year and served the remainder of his sentence in home confinement.

Trump's defense lawyers are expected to attack Cohen's credibility during his testimony in the civil fraud trial by bringing up his criminal record.

Earlier this month, Trump withdrew a lawsuit he filed against Cohen in April seeking $500 million for alleged breach of attorney-client privilege and a confidentiality agreement.

No reason was given for Trump dropping the suit, but Cohen, 57, noted that it came just days before the former president was scheduled to sit for a deposition.

The civil fraud and hush money cases are just two of several legal battles facing Trump as he seeks to recapture the White House in 2024.

He is to go on trial in Washington in March for conspiring to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and in Florida in May on charges of mishandling top secret government documents.

The 77-year-old Trump also faces racketeering charges in Georgia for allegedly conspiring to upend the election results in the southern state.

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20 Civil Services Coaching Centres Under Investigation For Misleading Ads

Consumer protection regulator CCPA on Monday said it is probing 20 IAS coaching centres for alleged misleading advertisements and unfair trade practices of using toppers and successful candidates' names and pictures to influence prospective aspirants.

Briefing media, Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) Chairperson Nidhi Khare said out of 20 institutes, a penalty of Rs 1 lakh each has also been imposed on four centres -- Rau's IAS Study Circle, Chahal Academy, IQRA IAS and IAS Baba.

Notices have been issued to Vajirao & Reddy Institute, Chahal Academy, Khan Study Group IAS, APTI Plus, Analog IAS, Shankar IAS, Sriram's IAS, BYJU's IAS, Unacademy, NEXT IAS, Drishti IAS, IQRA IAS, Vision IAS, IAS Baba, Yojana IAS, Plutus IAS, ALS IAS, Rau's IAS Study Circle and Dhishti IAS, she added.

"The notices have been issued in the last one-and-half years for deliberately concealing important information about successful students. We have imposed a penalty on four centres, while other cases are under investigation," Khare said.

Usually, several coaching institutes go on an advertising spree after the results of the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) exam are announced. On average, 900 students clear the UPSC exam every year out of more than 10 lakh students, she said.

The official said after the UPSC final results in 2022, a total of 933 candidates were recommended. However, the total selections claimed by the 20 institutes exceeded the UPSC's recommendations significantly.

Numerous coaching institutes claim the same rank holder as their student by deliberately concealing important information. The successful candidate might have taken coaching in multiple institutes for different subjects, and for prelim or main exams, she said.

Further, Khare said they are not clearly disclosing what courses they were enrolled in with the institute. Some might have just taken a 'free mock interview', but the institute claims success once the students get through the UPSC.

Disclosing the kind of courses the successful student has undertaken with an institute is important to protect the interest of prospective aspirants. Else a prospective student gets enrolled for a prelim coaching in an institute which does not have a good track record of the students passing that exam, she said.

Prospective aspirants continue to take coaching from such centres and waste their time and money, she added.

"If there are proper disclosures, there will be less deceiving," Khare added.

According to CCPA, the current market revenue of the coaching industry in India is about Rs 58,088 crore. Approximately 2 lakh students move to Kota in Rajasthan annually, while Delhi is often considered the hub of UPSC-CSE coaching.

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"I'm A Zionist": How Biden's Lifelong Bond With Israel Shapes War Policy

When Joe Biden met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his war cabinet during his visit to Israel, the US president assured them, "I don't believe you have to be a Jew to be a Zionist, and I am a Zionist."

The politicians and generals gathered in the ballroom of the Tel Aviv hotel nodded in approval, according to a U.S. official knowledgeable of the closed-door remarks, even as Israel bombarded Gaza in retaliation for a devastating attack by Palestinian Hamas militants and with a ground invasion looming.

Biden, who is of Irish Catholic descent, has used similar words in the past to profess his affinity for Israel. But the moment, which has not been previously reported, illustrates how Biden's decades as one of the leading "Friends of Israel" in American politics seem to be guiding him during a defining crisis of his presidency.

It also underscores the challenges he faces balancing unwavering support for Israel with persuading Netanyahu - with whom he has a long history - to avoid worsening the civilian death count and humanitarian meltdown in Gaza as well as complicating further releases of American hostages.

"Biden's connection to Israel is deeply engrained in his political DNA," said Aaron David Miller, a former Middle East negotiator who served six secretaries of state in both Democratic and Republican administrations. "Whether he likes it or not, he's in the midst of a crisis he'll have to manage."

Reuters interviewed a dozen current and former aides, lawmakers and analysts, some of whom said Biden's current wartime embrace of Netanyahu could afford the US leverage to try to moderate Israel's response in Gaza.

In their private session with aides on Wednesday, the two leaders displayed none of the tensions that have sometimes characterized their meetings, according to a second US official familiar with the talks.

But Biden did pose hard questions to Netanyahu about the coming offensive, including "have you thought through what comes the day after and the day after that?" the official said. U.S. and regional sources have expressed doubt that Israel, which vows to destroy Hamas, has yet crafted an endgame.

Biden's alignment with the right-wing leader risks alienating some progressives in his Democratic Party as he seeks re-election in 2024, with a growing international outcry against Israel's tactics also casting some blame on the US.

It also has prompted many Palestinians and others in the Arab world to regard Biden as too biased in favor of Israel to act as an even-handed peace broker.

FORGED OVER DECADES

Biden has partly credited his pro-Israel world view to his father, who insisted following World War Two and the Nazi Holocaust there was no doubt of the justness of establishing Israel as a Jewish homeland in 1948.

Biden's awareness of the persecution of Jews over the centuries and a record high in the number of antisemitic incidents in the US last year could also help explain why Hamas atrocities committed in the Oct. 7 attack on Israel were so disturbing for the 80-year-old president, according to a former US official.

Entering national politics in 1973, Biden spent the next five decades forging his policy positions - iron-clad support for Israel's security coupled with backing for steps toward Palestinian statehood - as he served as US senator, Barack Obama's vice president and finally president.

His career was marked by deep engagement with the Israeli-Arab conflict, including an oft-retold encounter with Prime Minister Golda Meir who told the young lawmaker in 1973 on the cusp of the Yom Kippur War that Israel's secret weapon was "we have no place else to go."

During his 36 years in the Senate, Biden was the chamber's biggest recipient in history of donations from pro-Israeli groups, taking in $4.2 million, according to the Open Secrets database.

As vice president, Biden often mediated the testy relationship between Obama and Netanyahu.

Dennis Ross, a Middle East adviser during Obama's first term, recalled Biden intervening to prevent retribution against Netanyahu for a diplomatic snub during a 2010 visit. Obama, Ross said, had wanted to come down hard over Israel's announcement of a major expansion of housing for Jews in East Jerusalem, the mostly Arab half of the city captured in the 1967 war.

"Whenever things were getting out of hand with Israel, Biden was the bridge," said Ross, now at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. "His commitment to Israel was that strong ... And it's the instinct we're seeing now."

While Biden and Netanyahu profess to be longtime friends, their relationship was frayed in recent months with the White House echoing Israeli opponents of Netanyahu's plan to curb the powers of the Supreme Court of Israel.

PROGRESSIVE DISSENT

The two now find themselves in an uneasy alliance that could be tested by an Israeli ground offensive.

Republican US Senator Lindsey Graham, in an interview with Reuters, expressed confidence that the "arc of time" in Biden and Netanyahu's relationship would enable them to work together.

But in a veiled swipe, Graham, who spent years as Biden's Senate colleague, said it was "imperative" he set "red lines" to keep Iran, Hamas's benefactor, out of the conflict.

Biden has warned Iran not to get involved but has not spelled out consequences.

Hamas gunmen killed 1,400 people and took around 200 hostages, including Americans, when they rampaged through Israeli towns. Israel has since put Gaza under siege. At least 4,385 Palestinians have been killed, Gaza officials said.

While Republicans have shown near-unanimity in endorsing whatever action Israel takes, Biden faces dissent from a faction of progressives pushing for Israeli restraint and a ceasefire.

"President Biden, not all America is with you on this one, and you need to wake up and understand," Representative Rashida Tlaib, the only Palestinian American in Congress, told supporters. "We are literally watching people commit genocide."

But experts say Biden could gain ground among independent voters who share his affinity for Israel.

A Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Monday showed stronger U.S. public sympathy for Israel than in the past, with support for Israel highest among Republicans at 54%, compared to 37% of Democrats. Younger Americans showed less support for Israel than older Americans.

Biden, facing low approval ratings, and some fellow Democrats are also expected to be wary of running afoul of the main US pro-Israel lobby, AIPAC, a powerful force in US elections.

But the crisis has also stirred criticism of Biden for not devoting enough attention to the plight of Palestinians, whose hopes for statehood have grown ever dimmer under Israeli occupation.

US officials had said the time was not right to resume long-suspended Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, largely because of intransigence on both sides.

"The administration's neglect of the issue is a key factor in where we are today," Khaled Elgindy, a former Palestinian negotiations adviser, said.

Biden's "blank check" for Israel's assault on Gaza has "shattered, perhaps irreversibly, what little credibility the US had left," said Elgindy, now at the Middle East Institute in Washington.

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Delhi Records Minimum Temperature Of 16.1 Degrees Celsius

Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 31.1 degrees Celsius on Friday, a notch below the season's average, according to the India Meteorological Department.

The national capital's minimum temperature settled at 16.1 degrees Celsius, two notches below the season's average, the IMD said.

The relative humidity oscillated between 89 per cent and 45 per cent.

The IMD has predicted mainly clear skies for Saturday. The maximum and minimum temperatures in the city are likely to settle at 32 and 16 degrees Celsius, respectively.

Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 190 around 7 pm, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.

An AQI between 0 and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'. 

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Bengaluru Tenant Claims To Have Found A Flat In Just One Day, Internet In Disbelief

House hunting in metro cities can be a challenging task due to issues like soaring rent, broker negotiations, and extremely high-security deposit requests from landlords. Not only that, dealing with landlords and keeping up with their questions and demands is another headache for tenants. These days, landlords are putting extra pressure on tenants to share unnecessary details like LinkedIn profiles and school and college marks. Several Bengaluru residents are now taking to social media to share their rental problems in the IT hub.

However, in a welcome twist, a tenant claimed that he found an apartment in Bengaluru in just a day. According to a post originally posted on Grapevine, the tenant landed in the city on Thursday, roamed around with a broker in Koramangala on Friday, fixed the place on Saturday, and shifted to the new place on Sunday.

Grapevine founder Saumil Tripathi took to X and shared a screenshot of the post that has gone viral. ''Anti-@peakbengaluru moment,'' read the caption of the post.

See the tweet here:

Anti- @peakbengaluru moment ?? pic.twitter.com/KBExJQnZM1

— Saumil (@OnTheGrapevine) October 18, 2023

Many were left pleasantly surprised, while some couldn't believe the claim. The post soon went viral and collected several comments. One user wrote, ''That's actually an anti-human moment Either okay with paying a lot of money or compromise for what's there.''

Another blamed layoffs for the empty flats and wrote, ''Due to layoffs many folks have gone home thus reducing demand for rent homes. In my previous occupancy alone, 6 people left in last 4 weeks.''

A third added, ''Aren't these symptoms of recession? (due to layoffs so many people are vacating the houses).''

A fourth said, ''Kamaal hai, when did this start happening in Bengaluru.''

One person on Grapevine wrote, ''Weird flex, but ok.'' 

Meanwhile, another peak Bengaluru moment went viral recently. Last week, a listing on No Broker baffled the internet where the owner demanded ₹ 12,000 for a cramped space that could fit just a single bed.

The capital of Karnataka is home to over 1.5 million workers, including those for global firms like Alphabet Inc.'s Google, Amazon.com Inc., Goldman Sachs Group Inc., and Accenture Inc. However, consecutive layoff drives by tech companies are stumbling the job market.

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Greta Thunberg Charged With Public Order Offence After London Climate Protest

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg has been charged with a public order offence after a climate protest in central London, CNN reported. The 20-year-old was one of 26 people charged after protesters gathered outside the luxury InterContinental Hotel during the Energy Intelligence Forum. The protesters chanted ''oily money out'' and sought to block access to the hotel on Tuesday.

As per Metropolitan Police, Ms Thunberg is accused of breaching a Section 14 order that police put in place outside the InterContinental Hotel on Park Lane, where oil executives were meeting on Tuesday.

''The protestors were asked to move from the road onto the pavement, which would enable them to continue with their demonstration without breaching the conditions,'' a statement by Metropolitan Police said. 

Video footage of the incident showed Ms Thunberg, wearing a badge with the slogan 'Oily Money Out' standing calmly as two police officers spoke to her. One was seen holding her arm.

Ms Thunberg said at the demonstration, "Behind these closed doors at the Oil and Money conference, spineless politicians are making deals and compromises with lobbyists from destructive industries - the fossil fuel industry. People all over the world are suffering and dying from the consequences of the climate crisis caused by these industries who we allowed to meet with our politicians and have privileged access to.''

? NEW: Greta Thunberg has just been detained protesting a Big Oil conference in London.

This was her powerful message to the fossil fuel industry before she was detained.@fossilfreeLDN #OilyMoneyOut pic.twitter.com/wZAfvAvE7e

— Greenpeace UK (@GreenpeaceUK) October 17, 2023

Ms Thunberg was detained and taken to a police station before being released overnight, police said. She has been released on bail with a trial set for November 15. The other protesters facing charges were also allowed bail.

Greta Thunberg, who became the face of young climate activists worldwide after staging weekly protests in front of the Swedish parliament in 2018, has this year been detained by police or removed from protests in Sweden, Norway, and Germany.

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Man Kidnapped By First Wife's Brother, 6 Others Near Delhi: Cops

A man was allegedly abducted by his first wife's brother and six others from his house here, police said Wednesday.

Vinay, Harsh, Rahul, Mahesh, Dharmendra, Narveer and Yogesh alias Yogi have been arrested in the case. Three vehicles, a licensed pistol of 32 bore, 19 live cartridges and a 315-bore country-made pistol were recovered from them, they said.

On October 11, Rajkumar's second wife lodged a complaint alleging that her husband was forcefully taken away by some goons in a car, police said.

During the investigation, three people were arrested from Punjab's Mohali and Rajkumar was rescued. Following this, four more accused were also arrested, they said.

Police spokesperson Sube Singh said the main accused Vinay revealed that her sister was married to Rajkumar and had two children.

Rajkumar's 4-acre land was acquired by the government and he got a lot of money for it and bought 8 acres of land and 2 plots with that money. Later, he moved out of his house and started living with another woman after having a court marriage with her, he said.

"Rajkumar also filed a protection petition against his first wife's family with the Punjab and Haryana High Court. To ensure that he does not get protection, Vinay along with associates, kidnapped Rajkumar," Sube Singh said. 

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Congress Releases 1,290-Point Manifesto For Madhya Pradesh

The Congress released its Vachan Patra – the 106-page manifesto for Madhya Pradesh. The 1,290 promises of the party include filling up 2 lakh vacant posts, creating 1 lakh new posts in villages and turning the state into an industrial hub.

The promises include bringing the procurement price for paddy to Rs 2,500 per quintal and wheat at Rs 2,600 per quintal with a mission to ensure Rs 3,000 per quintal to farmers.  

Under the Nandini Gau Dhan Yojana, cowdung will be procured for Rs 2 per kg.  

Rs 1,500 to Rs 3,000 will be given monthly to young unemployed people under Yuva Swabhiman Yojana.  

The party has also earmarked Rs 1.01 lakh for daughters under the Beti Vivah Yojana and benefits to the tune of Rs 2.51 lakh will be provided to the girl child under Meri Beti Ladli Yojana.

Social security pension will be raised to Rs 1,200 a month.   

Promotion and a big pay hike has been promised to government employees.

Efforts will be made for Madhya Pradesh to have its own IPL team. To promote sports, the Padak Lao schemes will be launched.

The Congress has promised nine rights to the people of Madhya Pradesh. including "Right to Water, Health, Electricity, Education, Housing, Minimum Income, Employment Guarantee and Social Justice".  

Rs 25 lakh health insurance and Rs 10 lakh accident insurance cover for each family have also been promised.

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Opinion: Daily Despatch: The Day War Almost Broke Out On Israel's Northern Border

From the frontlines of the Israel-Palestine war, NDTV brings you daily despatches by journalist Allan Sorensen, Middle East Correspondent for Danish newspaper Kristeligt Dagblad, giving insights and gripping first-hand accounts from the war-torn region.

One anti-tank missile after the other was fired from Lebanon into Israel on Sunday. In at least six such attacks two Israeli soldiers were killed, and several others wounded. On Sunday afternoon it seemed as if an all-out war between Israel and the Lebanese Hezbollah was more likely than an Israeli land invasion of Gaza. Helicopters, drones, and fighter jets patrolled the clouded skies above the northern border of Israel, while the Israeli army ordered the evacuation of all villages within two kilometers of the Lebanese border. 

The headquarters of the UN peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon in the coastal town of Naqoura was hit by a rocket during the exchange of fire and escalation between Israel and Hezbollah. None were hurt in the attack and till now it has not been established where the rocket was fired from. The UN mission, known as UNIFIL, was created in 2006 after a long summer war between Israel and Hezbollah. 

In an attempt to de-escalate the tension on the border, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant sent a clear message to Hezbollah. 

"We have no interest in a war in the north, we don't want to escalate the situation. If Hezbollah chooses the path of war, it will pay a very heavy price. But if it restrains itself, we'll respect the situation and keep things the way they are, despite shooting from both sides," he said in a video message.

At the same time, while Israel was still preparing for a land invasion of Gaza, the local Palestinian population was still struggling to flee from northern Gaza. It is estimated that at least one million Palestinians inside Gaza have been internally displaced. Some 6,00,000 are believed to have left the northern areas following an Israeli request.

UNRWA, the UN's Palestinian refugee agency, stated Sunday that Gaza "is being strangled" while the number of people seeking shelter at their schools and facilities in the south of Gaza is steadily growing. 

The Israeli army stated that it would not target a specific route south for several hours, again urging Palestinians to leave the north. According to Israeli media, the request to the population in Gaza has two different aims. One is to clear the northern areas ahead of an expected ground invasion. The second is to maximize the pressure on Hamas by creating a situation that is on the verge of a humanitarian catastrophe. Israel hopes that Hamas will release some of the 199 kidnapped Israelis inside Gaza in exchange for immediate humanitarian assistance. 

Hospitals in Gaza are expected to run out of fuel for emergency generations within a few days, according to the UN, putting at immediate risk the lives of a large number of patients. 

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Sunday that the Biden administration does not support the mass relocation of Palestinians outside of Gaza. 

"I've heard directly from the Palestinian Authority President [Mahmoud] Abbas and from virtually every other leader that I've talked to in the region, that that idea is a non-starter, and so we do not support it," Blinken said in an interview with Al Arabiya from Cairo.

"We believe that people should be able to stay in Gaza, their home. But we also want to make sure that they're out of harm's way and that they're getting the assistance they need."

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday met with the relatives of hostages held in Gaza. Netanyahu made a promise to declare the release of the hostages a clear aim of the current war against Hamas. The decision was received with relief by the relatives of the hostages. According to Israeli media reports, negotiations for the release of children, women, and elderly from Gaza is ongoing with Qatar as a mediator. No details have been published about the negotiations.

The overall death count on the Israeli side stands at more than 1,300, while the number of dead in Gaza climbed to at least 2,670 on Sunday. 

According to the US State Department, the number of Americans killed since the outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas rose to 30 on Sunday. 

"At this time, we can confirm the deaths of 30 US citizens. We extend our deepest condolences to the victims and to the families of all those affected," the State Department said in a statement. 

Antonio Guterres, UN Secretary-General, warned that the Middle East is "on the verge of the abyss".

Het urged Hamas to release hostages and pledged that Israel would allow humanitarian aid into besieged Gaza.

"Each one of these two objectives is valid in themselves. They should not become bargaining chips," the UN chief said in a statement.

US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Sunday that he would seek to assemble a "generous" package of wartime aid for Israel with the help of the Senate. 

"America will stand with its ally Israel. I, along with my colleagues here, will lead the effort in the United States Senate to provide Israel with the support required to fully defend itself from this monstrous attack," he said at a news conference in Israel.  

In an interview with 60 Minutes, US President Joe Biden stated that he believes Hamas must be eliminated. He also said it would be a mistake for Israel to reoccupy parts of Gaza. 

Up until 2005, some 8,000 Israeli Jews lived in settlements inside Gaza. 

Sunday also marked the day when several incidents against Jews were reported in Europe and the US. 

FBI officials said they had noticed an increase in threatening rhetoric against Jewish and Muslim communities in the week since the brutal Hamas attacks in Israel. In Germany, the Jewish symbol, the Star of David, was painted on the doors of several Jewish families in the city of Berlin.

(Allan Sorensen is the Middle East correspondent for the Danish daily newspaper Kristeligt Dagblad.)

Disclaimer: These are the personal opinions of the author.

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Haryana Chief Minister Lays Foundation Stone Of Domestic Airport At Ambala Cantonment

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday laid the foundation stone of a domestic airport in Ambala Cantonment, saying it will not only improve connectivity but also spur economic activity.

The civil enclave -- a military airbase area allotted for civil aviation use -- was sanctioned under the UDAN scheme. The airport -- touted as the dream project of Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij, a six-time MLA from Ambala Cantonment -- will be established on 20 acres, alongside the Air Force Station.

The "bhoomi pujan" and foundation stone laying ceremony was done in the presence of Mr Vij, Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala, and Rajya Sabha MP Kartikiye Sharma.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr Khattar said the airport will further increase Haryana's connectivity with other states and also spur economic activity.

It can also act as a support facility for the Chandigarh airport, he said.

"When an airport comes up, it spurs economic activity and development," the chief minister said.

The airport, once completed, will also use the already-existing runway of the Ambala Cantonment Airport Station for the landing of commercial aircraft.

Officials said the Union Ministry of Defence has agreed to allow the use of the Air Force airstrip for civil aviation. The ministry also allotted about 20 acres of its land to build the civil enclave, with the Haryana government paying Rs 133 crore.

The Public Works Department of the Haryana government has issued a tender worth Rs 16 crore for the construction of a terminal building.

It has separately approved Rs 25 crore for other works at the airport.

Mr Chautala said a passenger terminal, which can cater to at least 200 people at a time, will come up within six months.

The Haryana government has applied for permission to start flights from Ambala to destinations, including Srinagar, Varanasi, Jaipur, Amritsar and Delhi, under the UDAN scheme.

Mr Vij said once the airport becomes operational, it will also cater to people from western Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab.

The BJP-led government in the state has done a lot of work in Ambala Cantonment and Ambala has made great progress, Mr Vij said.

About the airport project, he said a lot of effort was made to ensure its realisation as it required permission from the Army, Air Force, defence ministry and other departments.

It is a matter of great joy for the people of Ambala that the foundation stone of a very ambitious project has been laid. Every single person in Ambala must thank Khattar for the efforts he made to realise the airport project, the minister said.

It was Prime Minister Narendra Modi's dream that the common man should be able to afford and undertake flight travel and that is why the UDAN scheme was launched, Vij said.

He added that India's prestige has risen globally under Modi's leadership.

Mr Vij also lauded Mr Chautala and said he facilitated all permissions that were required.

When an airport comes up, it does not benefit a city alone but the entire region gets a boost, Mr Vij said. 

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"More Is Coming": Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu Meets Troops On Gaza Border

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told troops near the Gaza border Saturday "more is coming" in Israel's response to Hamas's shock attack last week, according to a video released by his office.

"Are you ready for what is coming? More is coming," Netanyahu, wearing a flak jacket, can be heard telling several soldiers in the video the premier's office said was filmed earlier Saturday.

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Stanford Lecturer Suspended For Allegedly Separating Jewish Students In Class, Calling Israelis "Colonisers"

Stanford University in the United States has suspended a lecturer for allegedly describing Israelis as "colonisers" and asking Jewish students in his class to stand in the corner. According to the New York Post, Israeli students on the campus said that the lecturer, whose identity hasn't been revealed, opened two freshman classes on Tuesday by saying the lesson would be colonialism. He then went on to make Jewish students stand in a corner while branding them "colonisers", downplayed the Holocaust and also called Hamas operatives "freedom fighters". 

Citing the San Francisco Chronicle, the Post reported that the lecturer blamed the ongoing war between Hamas and Israel on "Zionists" - supporters of a movement for the protection of an independent Jewish state. He reportedly justified the killings of more than 1,300 Israelis by Hamas gunmen over the weekend, saying that it was part of Palestinians' resistance. 

One student said that the lecturer asked Jewish students to raise their hands, before separating them from their belongings. He stated that he was trying to simulate what Jews were doing to Palestinians. The lecturer asked students how many people had died in the Holocaust. When one student answered six million, the lecturer allegedly replied: "Yes. Only six million". 

According to the Post, the lecturer claimed that more people died as a result of colonialism than in the Holocaust, and colonisation was what happened to Palestinians. He also separated students into different groups, based on their identities and backgrounds, which he called "colonisers" and "colonised".

Also Read | Hamas Gunman Sent Video To Mother Of Son And Girlfriend's Murder, Claims Israeli TV Star

Stanford University addressed the incident and issued a statement regarding the same. In a press note, Stanford President Richard Saller and Provost Jenny Martinez confirmed the lecturer's suspension. They also stated that the university has opened an internal investigation into the "instructor".

"We have received a report of a class in which a non-faculty instructor is reported to have addressed the Middle East conflict in a manner that called out individual students in class based on their backgrounds and identities," the statement read. 

"Without prejudging the matter, this report is a cause for serious concern. Academic freedom does not permit the identity-based targeting of students. The instructor in this course is not currently teaching while the university works to ascertain the facts of the situation," it added.

Notably, this comes amid accounts of atrocities on both sides. More than 3,500 people have been killed so far in Israel and Gaza. Over 3 lakh people have also been forced to flee their homes in the Gaza Strip as heavy Israeli bombardments continue to hit the Palestinian enclave. 

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Robbers Escape With 1 Kg Gold After Firing At Bengaluru Shop Owner

Four robbers shot at a jewellery shop owner and looted over one kg of gold from his shop here on Thursday, police said.

Manoj Lohar was in his shop on Byadarahalli Pipeline Road when four people came. Posing as customers, they asked him to show some gold ornaments. When he was displaying it, the robbers pulled down the shutters and shot at the owner with a pistol.

He raised an alarm and chased them. The panicked robbers again fired at him and escaped, leaving behind one of their motorcycles, they said.

"The victim is out of danger," DCP West S Girish told reporters.

Four teams have been formed to nab the robbers. 

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Putin Says Need To Avoid "Expansion" Of Israel-Gaza War, Calls For Talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday called for negotiations between Israeli and Palestinian forces and hoped the war, which has already killed thousands over the last five days, would not expand.

"It is necessary to avoid the expansion of the conflict at all cost, because if it happens it will have an impact on the international situation," President Putin said, adding that parties "need to return to a negotiation process that should be acceptable to all sides, including to the Palestinians."

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20 Plot Buyers Cheated Of Over Rs 3 Crore Near Mumbai, Case Filed Against 3: Cops

An offence has been registered against three persons associated with a developer firm for allegedly cheating 20 plot buyers of more than Rs 3 crore in Navi Mumbai, police said on Tuesday.

The CBD Belapur police on October 7 registered a case under sections 420 (cheating) and 406 (criminal breach of trust) of the Indian Penal Code against the alleged accused Kakasaheb Khade, Vikas Dahiphale and Mohini Tandale of Garuda Developers, an official said.

The alleged accused promised plots at cheaper rates in Vindavane village of Uran and collected Rs 3.13 crore from the complainants from March 2019 till date, he said.

The complainants realised that they had been cheated when the accused did not provide the plots and gave evasive replies when confronted, the official said. 

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2023, A Record Year For Women In The Nobel Prizes Season

It has been a record year for women in the Nobel prizes season, with Claudia Goldin of the United States swelling their ranks on Monday by winning the Economics Prize. Ms. Goldin sealed the bumper year for Nobel women, three days after Iranian rights activist Narges Mohammadi, jailed for campaigning against the oppression of women, won the Peace Prize.

Swedish scientist Anne L'Huillier also shared the physics prize and Hungary's Katalin Kariko the medicine prize.

If it is a record year it is because the first two did not share the prize with anyone else, meaning that for the first time, almost half {47 percent} of the Nobel prizes went to women, against just over two-fifths (42 percent} in 2009 and 2004, the previous highest proportion.

In another first, Ms Goldin is the first woman to have won the economics prize on her own.

2023 also stands out because three out of four women laureates won prizes that have been dominated by men.

Since the first Nobel prizes were awarded in 1901, women have won only five out of 225 physics prizes, three out of 93 economics prizes, and 13 out of 227 medicine prizes.

In total, 65 women have won prizes, representing only 6.7 percent of the total, with the number on the rise since the early 2020s.

Marie Curie was the first woman laureate in 1903 and she is to this day the only woman to have received two Nobel prizes, first for physics in 1903 and then in 1911 in chemistry.

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Teesta River In Full Spate, Rescue Efforts In Progress In Sikkim

With North Sikkim cut off by a raging Teesta river, rescue efforts are in progress on a war-footing. A temporary bamboo bridge has been built at Chungthang connecting it to Pegong.

Beyond Pegong, roads and bridges connecting north Sikkim to the rest of the state has been washed away.

After the devastation, Chungthang was completely cut off from Pegong.

The construction of the temporary bridge was a priority, as it will enable transportation of stranded tourists and locals to the other side from Chungthang.

People involved in the Project Swastik of the Border Roads Organisation have established the first composite footbridge over Teesta river at Chungthang, facilitating the rescue of 50 stranded tourists from disaster-hit Lachen Valley today, BRO sources added.

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police rescued 56 civilians at Chungthang via a zip line. Of the 56 civilians rescued, there were 52 men and four women.

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"Most Victims Were Students": Siddaramaiah On Bengaluru Fire That Killed 14

Most of the 14 persons killed in the cracker shop blaze near Bengaluru were poor students who worked during the holidays to support their education.

Official sources told PTI six of the victims were Class XII and undergraduate students. One person has been arrested in connection with the tragedy that happened on Saturday.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday said most of those who were killed in the fire tragedy in the cracker godown-cum-shop in the border town of Attibele in Bengaluru urban district were students.

According to him, the victims hailed from Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri districts in neighbouring Tamil Nadu.

"Most of those who died were students who worked during the holidays to earn money for their studies. Barring the manager, none was a permanent employee," the chief minister told reporters after inspecting the spot.

He also met the bereaved family members and expressed his sorrow.

The young boys came from a very poor background who worked on holidays to fund their education and support their families, the sources said.

The chief minister said the families which lost their near and dear ones in the fire mishap will be given a compensation of Rs five lakh each.

"It's a major tragedy where 14 people have lost their lives. We will get it investigated and initiate action against those at fault. My condolences to the bereaved family members and pray for the departed souls to rest in peace," Siddaramaiah said.

The chief minister further said that the government will bear the medical expenses of the three injured undergoing treatment in a hospital.

He said a CID inquiry has been ordered into the incident.

"Yesterday, a truckload of crackers arrived from Tamil Nadu at about 3 pm. It is still not known how the crackers caught fire. The preliminary investigation by officers revealed that adequate precautionary measures were not followed," Siddaramaiah said.

Nowhere the fire safety tools were deployed, the chief minister said adding, the carelessness of the licence holder is very much evident.

The chief minister said the licence holder, Ramaswamy Reddy, had renewed the licence on September 13 to sell crackers till October 31. He had another trade licence which would expire on January 28, 2026. Whether the godown was authorised or not has to be investigated, he added.

Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said a policy would be introduced to ensure that there is no such fire tragedy due to crackers in the state.

He said during Deepavali, huge quantities of crackers are stocked.

"The government has given direction to the police and the district administration to inspect all the cracker warehouses to ensure that such incidents do not occur anywhere," he said.

Police have registered an FIR in this connection.

Ramaswamy Reddy, is among the injured and is undergoing treatment. His son has been taken into custody, police sources said.

While 12 died on the spot, two others died of their injuries in the hospital.

Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami and other leaders condoled the death of those killed in the fire accident.

Mr Stalin announced a cash relief of Rs 3 lakh each to the family of the victims.

In a statement, he said he has deputed his cabinet colleagues R Sakkarapani and Ma Subramanian to oversee the treatment requirements of the injured and coordinate steps for their transfer to Tamil Nadu, as may be the requirement.

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"Haven't Seen Evidence Of Iran's involvement": Antony Blinken On Hamas

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated on Sunday that Hamas has grown stronger with Iran's support in recent years. However, he also mentioned that there is no direct evidence of Iran's involvement in the specific Hamas attack on Israel, ABC news reported on Sunday.

In an interview with ABC News, the US Secretary said, "There's a long relationship between Iran and Hamas. In fact, Hamas wouldn't be Hamas without the support that it's gotten over many years from Iran. We haven't yet seen direct evidence that Iran was behind this particular attack is involved, but the - the support over many years is clear."

He added, "It's one of the reasons that over the last couple of years, we have been resolutely working against Iran's support for terrorism, for destabilizing actions in other countries. We've sanctioned more than 400 Iranian individuals and entities precisely for the kind of support that they've offered Hamas in the past. And it's something that we remain extremely vigilant about."

He also went on to mention the extent of devastation that happened after the Hamas attack on Israel and said that the "massive" terrorist attack is gunning down Israeli civilians.

He further said, "This is a massive terrorist attack that is gunning down Israeli civilians in their towns, in their comes, and as we've seen so graphically, literally dragging people across the - the border with Gaza, including a Holocaust survivor in a wheelchair, women and children. So, you can imagine the impact this is having throughout Israel. And the world should be revolted at what it's seen."

Additionally, in a separate interview with CNN, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the US is working to verify reports of missing and dead Americans after Hamas launched an attack in Israel.

"We have reports that several Americans were killed. We're working overtime to verify that. At the same time, there are reports of missing Americans and there again, we're working to verify those reports."

Blinken said an announcement on additional aid to Israel in response to the attack could be announced as soon as Sunday.

"We're looking at specific additional requests that the Israelis have made - I think you're likely to hear more about that later today," Blinken said.

Earlier today, Blinken on Saturday (US local time) discussed Hamas' attack on Israel with the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey, the UK Foreign Secretary and Qatari Prime Minister.

"Spoke with Saudi Foreign Minister @FaisalbinFarhan to discuss today's appalling attacks on Israel. I reiterated Israel's right to self-defence and called for coordinated efforts to achieve an immediate halt to the violent attacks by Hamas terrorists and other militants," Blinken wrote on 'X' on Saturday.

In a major escalation on Saturday, Hamas launched a "surprise attack" on Israel, firing a barrage of rockets into the southern and central parts of the country.

The toll from the rocket attacks and ground assault by Hamas went past 400 on Sunday, with another 1,864 people reported to be injured.

Several Israelis were taken as hostages in Gaza, the Times of Israel reported citing officials.

In retaliation to the Hamas attack on Israel that claimed the lives of hundreds and left thousands injured, the Israel Air Force has launched a very powerful and lethal air strike in the Gaza Strip with dozens of fighter jets attacking the areas used by Hamas terrorists.

Taking to X, Israel Air Force (IAF) informed about the strikes saying, "Dozens of warplanes are now attacking the Gaza Strip. The Air Force began a short time ago a powerful air strike in the Gaza Strip using dozens of fighter jets. The IDF attacks targets in the areas near the fence in Beit Hanon, which are used by the terrorist organization Hamas to carry out attacks against the State of Israel. The IDF will continue to act against the terrorist organization Hamas."

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''They Killed My Baby'': US Woman Mistakenly Given Abortion Pills Instead Of IVF Hormones

In a shocking case of medical negligence, a woman in the US undergoing In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) was given abortion medication by her local pharmacy,  which resulted in the death of her two unborn babies, Fox News reported. 

''They just killed my baby. Both my babies, because I transferred two embryos,'' Tamika Thomas told 8 News Now. As per the outlet, the Las Vegas resident -- a mother of four, wanted to have one more baby in 2019 as she and her husband wanted a big family. She and her husband opted for IVF after she had her Fallopian tubes removed following two ectopic pregnancies. Notably, IVF is a complex procedure where fertilised embryos are implanted into the uterus to achieve a successful pregnancy. 

As part of the procedure, her doctor prescribed a vaginal suppository in place of the injections. However, when she went to North Las Vegas CVS, pharmacy technicians gave her Misoprostol instead, which is used for ''medication abortion.'' However, Mrs Thomas experienced severe cramping after taking the wrong medication.

"My cramping went beyond that," she said. "It was extreme. It was painful," she told 8 News Now.

After the harrowing incident, she filed a complaint against the CVS Pharmacy with the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy. Investigation revealed that the pharmacy had made a series of mistakes. First, they couldn't read the doctor's handwriting, so they guessed the prescription and gave her Misoprostol. Further, the pharmacists also didn't explain how to take medication and what to expect.

Reviewing the medication is a standard protocol according to a report in Pharmacy Times.

''It (the error) would have been caught because then they would have had to have the medicine in their hand. And they would have said, ‘Oh, this is Misoprostol or Cytotek, have you taken this before?'', Ms Thomas said. 

As a result, the two pharmacists were fined and put on probation for a year, while the pharmacy was given a maximum fine of $10,000 when the board met in September, 8 News Now reported.

In their statement, the pharmacy said, ''We've apologised to our patient for the prescription incident that occurred in 2019 and have cooperated with the Nevada Board of Pharmacy in this matter. The health and well-being of our patients are our number one priority and we have comprehensive policies and procedures in place to support prescription safety. Prescription errors are very rare, but if one does occur, we take steps to learn from it in order to continuously improve quality and patient safety.''

However, four years later, Ms Thomas said she is still reeling from the loss and said the apology will ''never be good enough." 

"All I got was sorry," she said.

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Biden Orders "Additional Support" For Israel: White House

US President Joe Biden has ordered "additional support" for Israel after the attack by Palestinian militant group Hamas, the White House said Sunday, without giving further details.

"The President directed additional support for Israel in the face of this unprecedented terrorist assault by Hamas," the White House said in a statement.

The announcement came after a senior administration official had said on Saturday that high-level discussions between US and Israeli officials on military aid were already underway.

Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were briefed by national security officials on the situation in Israel early Sunday and will continue to receive updates, the White House said.

White House officials will also remain in contact with Israelis and "counterparts throughout the region," the statement added.

Biden gave a statement on Saturday pledging "rock solid and unwavering" support for Israel, Washington's key Middle East ally, after the surprise attacks by Hamas which killed more than 600 people on the Israeli side.

Palestinian officials have reported at least 370 deaths in Israeli air strikes on Gaza.

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27 From Meghalaya Stuck In Israel Have Crossed Into Egypt: Chief Minister

A group of 27 citizens from Meghalaya, who were stuck in the conflict zone of Israel and Palestine, have safely crossed over to Egypt, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said on Sunday.

In a major escalation on Saturday, Hamas launched a "surprise attack" on Israel, firing a barrage of rockets into the southern and central parts of the country.

"As per the latest information and through the efforts of MEA and our Indian mission, our 27 citizens from Meghalaya, who were stuck in the war conflict zone of Israel and Palestine have safely crossed the border into Egypt," Conrad Sangma posted on X.

As per the latest information and through the efforts of MEA and our Indian mission, our 27 citizens from Meghalaya, who were stuck in the war conflict zone of Israel and Palestine have safely crossed the border into Egypt@DrSJaishankar @MEAIndia

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Earlier in the day, Ambassador of Israel to India, Naor Gilon said that India holds a highly significant position in the world, and asserted that India's support to Israel is based on a deep understanding of terrorism rather than ignorance.

"Our social media is full of people who are showing their support. And we appreciate it. We appreciate it very strongly. I'll tell you why. Because India, first of all, is a very important country in the world. Secondly, India comes from the position of a country that knows terrorism. So it comes from a point of knowledge and not of ignorance," he said a day after Hamas attacked Israel.

Expressing solidarity with Israel over the rocket strikes launched by Hamas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that India's thoughts and prayers are with the innocent victims and their families.

"Deeply shocked by the news of terrorist attacks in Israel. Our thoughts and prayers are with the innocent victims and their families. We stand in solidarity with Israel at this difficult hour," PM Modi posted on X (formerly Twitter).

Over 400 people lost their lives and still counting after Hamas launched an attack on Israel near the Gaza Strip, Times of Israel reported on Sunday.

Among the dead, dozens of soldiers and police were killed in the attack.

Additionally, the Israel-based media outlet claimed that over 2,048 wounded in the deadliest attack are being treated in hospitals, including 20 in critical condition and 330 seriously wounded.

More than 24 hours after Hamas launched rocket attacks followed by an unprecedented ground assault, firefights between forces and terrorists were ongoing in Kfar Aza, close to the Gaza border. The IDF was attempting to neutralise all terrorists still present, The Times of Israel reported.

In a major escalation on Saturday, Hamas launched a "surprise attack" on Israel, firing a barrage of rockets into the southern and central parts of the country.

The toll from the rocket attacks and ground assault by Hamas went past 300 on Sunday, with another 1,864 people reported to be injured.

Several Israelis were taken as hostages in Gaza, the Times of Israel reported citing officials.

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Dalai Lama Hails Nobel Prize For Narges Mohammadi, Emphasizes Women's Vital Role

The Dalai Lama on Saturday congratulated jailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi on winning the Nobel Peace Prize and said the award was also in recognition of the vital role women play in people's lives. Mohammadi, 51, was awarded the prize on Friday in recognition of her tireless campaigning for women's rights and democracy and against the death penalty.

In a letter to her on Saturday, the Tibetan spiritual leader said, "Today, the values of democracy, transparency, respect for human rights, and equality are increasingly recognised on every side as universal values, which can only benefit us all."

"I have met and held discussions with previous Nobel laureates, including your sometime colleague, Mrs. Shirin Ebadi. I admire their efforts to overcome discrimination against women and improve society in a peaceful way. I believe that the award of this Nobel Peace Prize is also in recognition of the vital role women play in the lives of us all from the very day we are born," the Dalai Lama wrote.

He said there is a growing desire for change in the world, a change that will see conflicts resolved through dialogue and non-violence.

"The foundation of such change will be kindness, compassion and human responsibility. I believe that this goal can be achieved through education based on a deeper appreciation of the oneness of humanity. Because we are so interconnected, this is a question of the well-being of us all," he wrote.

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UN Human Rights Body To Probe Strike On Ukraine That Killed 52

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) deployed a field team on Friday to investigate an air strike on the Ukrainian village of Hroza that left at least 52 people dead.

A missile slammed into a cafe and grocery store in the village on Thursday as people gathered to mourn a fallen Ukrainian soldier. OCHR said it had likely been fired by Russia but that it was too early to say for certain.

"The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, who saw for himself the horrific impact of such strikes, is profoundly shocked and condemns these killings," OHCHR spokesperson Elizabeth Throssell told reporters in Geneva.

"He has deployed a field team to the site to speak to survivors and gather more information."

Three days of mourning was announced in the Kharkiv region after the attack, the deadliest in the region since Russia's invasion more than 19 months ago. It was also one of the biggest civilian death tolls in any single Russian strike.

Moscow denies deliberately targeting civilians, but many have been killed in attacks that have hit residential areas as well as energy, defence, port, grain and other facilities.

"At this stage, it's obviously very difficult to establish with absolute certainty what happened," Elizabeth Throssell said.

"But given the location, given the fact that the cafe was struck, and the indications are that it was a Russian missile."

She added, however, that the attack needed to be looked at further.

"The absolutely clear thing is that there was horrible loss of life and of course, that is to be deplored in all circumstances."

Elizabeth Throssell said OHCHR's human rights monitoring mission in Ukraine have established the names of 35 people who were killed in the strike, including 19 women, 15 men and an eight-year-old boy.

"Before the Russian invasion, the village's population was about 300," Elizabeth Throssell said. "It's not clear how many residents were still living there, but it's clear that with the high number of people killed, everybody in this small community has been affected."

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Dalit Teen Gang-Raped In UP: Cops

A 17-year-old Dalit girl was allegedly raped by two men in this district, police said on Thursday.

The incident took place on October 2 in a village under the Baria police station limits, they said.

Station House Officer (SHO) Dharamveer Singh identified the accused, both belonging to the same village as the survivor, as Salik Singh (20) and Deepak Yadav (22).

Based on the complaint lodged by the girl's father, an FIR was registered on Thursday. The accused have been booked under sections of the Indian Penal Code, POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Act and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act against the duo in the FIR.

The accused are missing and efforts are on to arrest them, the SHO added.

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J&K Saw Major Decline In Terror Incidents In Last 9 Years: Amit Shah

Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a new dawn of development and peace over the past nine years under the BJP-led government, leading to a 70 per cent decline in terror-related incidents as compared to the previous 10 years. Mr Shah also said there has been an 81 per cent decline in civilian deaths and 48 per cent fall in fatalities among security personnel during these nine years.

Inaugurating a two-day anti-terror conference organised by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), the home minister talked about the significant reduction in incidents of violence in the Union Territory during the nine years from June 2014 to August 2023 compared to the 10 years from June 2004 to May 2014.

Terror-related incidents fell from 7,217 during June 2004-May 2014 to 2,197 between June 2014 and August 2023, marking a 70 per cent decline, the home minister said.

He said 2,829 civilian deaths were reported from June 2004 to May 2014. Civilian deaths witnessed an 81 per cent decline from June 2014 to August 2023 with only 336 losing their lives.

Similarly, fatalities among security forces have witnessed a decline of 48 per cent with 1,060 personnel losing their lives in terror attacks from June 2004 to May 2014 and 555 from June 2014 to August 2023, the home minister said. 

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6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Philippines

An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 on the Richer scale jolted the Philippines on Wednesday, the National Center of Seismology (NCS) informed through a post on social media. The earthquake occurred at 16:51:49 IST on Wednesday, at a depth of 160 kilometre.

"Earthquake of Magnitude:6.3, Occurred on 04-10-2023, 16:51:49 IST, Lat: 5.34 & Long: 126.43, Depth: 160 Km, Location: Philippines," read a post on the official handle of NCS on X.

Earthquake of Magnitude:6.3, Occurred on 04-10-2023, 16:51:49 IST, Lat: 5.34 & Long: 126.43, Depth: 160 Km ,Location: Philippines for more information Download the BhooKamp App https://t.co/UR9Y5ci9ba@Indiametdept @ndmaindia @Dr_Mishra1966 @KirenRijiju

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Earlier in June, a deep earthquake shook parts of the Philippines, southwest of the capital. The 6.2 magnitude earthquake on Thursday morning near Hukay, about 120 kilometres (75 miles) below the earth's surface, the US Geological Survey said.

Deep quakes are often widely felt but with less potential to cause major damage. Hukay is about 140 kilometers (87 miles) from Manila.

Earlier, two strong earthquakes of magnitudes 6.2 and 4.6 struck Nepal on Tuesday, the National Centre for Seismology said, adding that the tremors were felt across large parts of India.

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Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale Brings Some Crazy Offers on Smart TVs This Cricket Season: Here are Deals You Shouldn't Miss!

As India's love for high-end televisions grows, so does the popularity of 4K and QLED Smart TVs. With their superior picture quality and smart features, these TVs offer more than just a viewing experience - they elevate your living space and provide a truly immersive experience. With Flipkart's annual Big Billion Days Sale, it's also the time when we get some 'Asli Wow' deals. How? Well, Flipkart has the widest selection of best sellers of Smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Mi, Sony and more. 

The deals include TVs of all sizes and types - from compact budget LED screens to super-sized QLED options - to cater to customers' diverse needs and budgets. 

Moreover, with the ICC Men's ODI World Cup, customers can find a TV that perfectly suits their viewing preferences. Whether you want a more compact TV for your bedroom or a larger one for your living room, you'll find a great deal on a TV that meets your needs. So, if you're looking to buy a new TV, this is the perfect time to do so, as you can get a great TV at a discounted price during Big Billion Days.

Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale: Big Screen Fun at Lower Prices! 

Get ready for the Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale, where you can enjoy big-screen fun at lower prices! Starting on October 8 for everyone, Plus members get one-day early access. This year, ICICI, Axis and Kotak Banks are offering discounts of 10 percent on purchases during the sale. If you're planning to purchase a new Smart TV, this is the perfect time, as Flipkart also offers a No Cost EMI of up to 18 months. Additionally, for Smart TVs, you can enjoy free installation and up to three years* of brand warranty. Check out our hand-picked Smart TV deals from the house of Flipkart and start shopping today!

*Disclaimer: The mentioned prices are applicable for a limited period during the Big Billion Days sale. 

Flipkart Big Billion Days 2023: Here are some hand-picked TV Deals 

Under Rs 30,000

Samsung Crystal Vision 4K iSmart TV (43-inch)

The Samsung Smart TV is a perfect fit for a small bedroom where you can enjoy the fours and sixes during the ICC Men's World Cup 2023. A cinematic viewing experience with 4K UHD quality, crisp images, 3D surround sound, HDR, Adaptive Sound technology, Contrast Enhancer, and more. A TV that comes with voice assistance support, a dedicated IoT Sensor for light, and a camera that can help detect changes in illuminance on 7 levels and adjust the brightness. But, the biggest highlight of the TV is the Solar Cell Remote, which is powered by Solar cells and doesn't use regular batteries. For those who love the best, there's the company's Crystal Processor 4K to upscale visuals—a design that complements your home and that too available around Rs.25,000 to Rs.30,000. 

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Sony KD-55X74K (55-inch)

Last on our list but a true value proposition is the Sony KD-55X74K model. Currently retailing at Rs 56,999, the Sony Smart TV will be available at under Rs 52,000, a never-seen-before pricing for this model. It has a 4K X-Reality Pro engine to upscale 2K and Full HD content. There's also Dolby Audio for enhanced music experience. It comes with dual speakers featuring 20W output. At this pricing, the Sony KD-55X74K is one of the best quality propositions during this year's Big Billion Days sale.

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LG UR7500 (43-inch)

The LG UR7500 is another 43-inch model on our list and a capable option. It runs on WebOS Home, which offers an easy-to-use UI to users. It offers features like AI Super Upscaling, Dynamic tone mapping, and game optimiser—one of the Smart TV options that we can recommend to gaming nerds. The LG UR7500 comes with HDR10 Pro to take the entire TV viewing experience to the next level with clarity, brightness, and color reproduction. Currently, it is retailing at Rs 32,999. However, you can get it at a special price during the Big Billion Days sale, which will be around Rs 30,000.

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Toshiba C350MP (43-inch) 

The Toshiba C350MP is another great Smart TV option currently retailing at Rs 26,999. However, the Big Billion Days sale will offer a limited period offer to purchase this model at under Rs 24,000. Talking about features, the TV provides 4K (3840x2160) resolution and packs dual 12W speakers, among a few models that offer Dolby Vision HDR with Dolby Atmos sound. The Toshiba C350MP also offers Picture Contrast Booster and sports a minimalist design that can easily fit in your bedroom or living room.

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Mi X Series (65-inch)

The Mi X Series is among the company's high-end Smart TV models and is packed to the brim with high-end features like 4K Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Dolby Audio and more. The USP of the Mi X Series is its meta bezel-less design, which offers an immersive movie and cricket experience. It is powered by the Vivid Picture Engine, offering excellent colours, contrast, and up to 94% DCI-P3 wide colour gamut. Like other Mi TVs, the Mi X Series offers Patchwall UI, which is home to plenty of OTT apps, live channels and more. You can get this model under Rs 57,000 during the Flipkart Big Billions Days sale. 

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Motorola EnvisionX (65-inch)

Motorola EnvisionX is one of the select QLED models on this list. And the fantastic price at which the Smart TV will be available during the Big Billion Days sale is unbelievable. From the current retail price of over Rs. 70,000, the Motorola EnvisionX will be available at under Rs 42,000 for the sale period or until stock lasts. The Motorola Smart TV offers 1.07 billion vibrant colours (3840x2160 pixels) with a wide 178-degree viewing angle paired with 24-watt speakers tuned by Dolby. The TV offers four sound modes. It comes with built-in Chromecast and is powered by a MediaTek quad-core processor.

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iFFALCON by TCL U62 (43-inch)

Another 43-inch model on our list is the iFFALCON by TCL U62, which comes with an interesting bezel-less design. The iFFALCON by TCL U62 offers an immersive experience thanks to this frameless design. The 4K TV provides vivid colors and a resolution of 3840x2160 pixels. Featuring Dolby Audio, the TCL U62 is among the select models that promise excellent sound output. The TV is currently retailing at over Rs 23,000, but it is available at around Rs 18,000 during the Big Billion Days sale. 

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Hisense A6K (43-inch)

Another 43-inch model on our list is the Hisense A6K. The TV will be available at a never-before price of under Rs 27,000 during the Big Billion Days sale. For comparison, the TV is currently retailing at Rs 29,999. The TV offers advanced features like 4K Resolution AI Upscaler, which can convert low-quality videos to 4K. There are multiple image quality enhancement technologies to elevate the everyday TV viewing experience. Then, there's Dolby Vision and HDR10, along with Dolby Atmos. The Hisense A6K ticks all the right boxes if you want an excellent 43-inch model at this price segment.

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Infinix QLED Ultra HD 4K Smart TV (43-inch)

If you're looking for a Smart TV under Rs. 20,000 but do not want to compromise the screen size, then the Infinix QLED Ultra HD 4K model is for you. It packs all the bells and whistles you expect from a high-end TV at a never-before price. The TV features HDR (High Dynamic Range) along with MEMC (Motion Estimation, Motion Compensation) technology. It also features 4K Upscaler and runs WebOS. For gaming enthusiasts, the TV offers a dedicated Game mode and 20W speakers with Dolby Audio to ensure there's no missing beat. This TV is available at Big Billion Days Price as part of the Sale Price Live construct  at Rs.18,999.

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Thomson OP MAX (55-inch)

The 55-inch Smart TV sports a frameless design to blend into your living room. The TV size is right for enjoying cricket matches with friends and family. Features like Dolby Digital and DTS TruSurround sound ensure you enjoy every show. It comes with 178-degree viewing angles, and the bright display offers vivid colors. Currently retailing at Rs 32,999, the Thomson OP MAX will be available for around Rs.30,000 during the Big Billion Days Sale.

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