Hamas militants have taken around 120 hostages, including civilians and soldiers, during an attack in Israel. The exact number is uncertain, but estimates suggest it could be around 150. The hostages include Israeli soldiers, women, children, elderly individuals, as well as foreign workers and people with dual nationality. Evidence of the kidnappings has been...
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Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has been awarded an ‘A+’ ranking in the Global Finance Central Banker Report Cards 2023. The report cards recognize central bank governors who have outperformed their peers in terms of originality, creativity, and tenacity. Das was placed at the top of the list alongside Switzerland’s Thomas...
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Israel is facing challenges in its military retaliation against Hamas due to the militant group’s vast network of secret underground tunnels. Israel has spent over $1 billion developing an underground barrier and detection system to counter these tunnels. The tunnels, used to conceal weapons and fighters, have become more sophisticated over time. Israel’s attempts...
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Thousands of protestors gathered in London advocating for an end to Israel’s military operations in Gaza. The police warned against showing support for Hamas or other terror organizations. The protest started near the BBC headquarters and aimed to reach the Prime Minister’s residence. Demonstrators criticized the US and UK governments for supporting Israel. The...
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The Union ministry of education in India plans to create a unique identification number called ‘Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR)’ for every student from pre-primary to higher education. This number, in addition to the Aadhaar ID, will track students’ academic journey and achievements.
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Maharashtra assembly speaker, Rahul Narwekar, has stated that the Supreme Court did not order a decision on the disqualification of Shiv Sena MLAs within two months. Narwekar emphasized the importance of maintaining the sovereignty of the legislature and respecting the judiciary, legislature, and executive equally.
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India and Sri Lanka have resumed ferry services between Nagapattinam port in Tamil Nadu and Kankesanthurai in Sri Lanka, marking an important milestone in bilateral relations. The ferry services, which were previously suspended in the 1980s for security reasons, will enhance connectivity, promote trade, and strengthen the historical and cultural links between the two...
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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday lodged a strong protest with European parliament vice-president Nicola Beer over its resolution on India’s “internal issues”. Birla told the European parliament vice-president that every nation and parliament is sovereign and internal issues of countries should not be discussed by others.
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Canadian police are searching for a suspect after three Hindu temples were broken into in Ontario. The break-ins occurred over a few hours on October 8 in Pickering and Ajax. Surveillance footage shows a suspect walking with a limp. The suspect stole a large amount of cash from donation boxes in two of the...
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