Israel-Hamas War Highlights: US adds second round of sanctions on Hamas group

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Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said, Government has only focused on providing affordable healthcare accessible to everyone in past 9 years. He was virtually giving inaugural address at centenary celebration of Andhra Pradesh Medical College. He also laid foundation stone for a 50-bed Critical Care Block in college.

West Bengal leader Suvendu Adhikari said, The ration scam affected the poor and farmers as well. The role of CM and government should be probed

Sukhbir Singh Badal, Shiromani Akali Dal President, said, The government should provide compensation or make arrangements to purchase the stubble. Sardar Parkash Singh Badal built 12-13 power plants that used to function with stubble, but later, Captain Amarinder Singh's (government) came, and they didn't do anything. He said, the central government should provide compensation package for farmers to avoid burning of stubble.

Goa CM Pramod Sawant said, 24 government servant will represent Goa in Delhi. The 24 people will carry soil brought from across the state to commemorate the successful year-long event of Meri Mitti, Mera Desh in Goa. He said, this will be presented to PM Modi on October 31 to be celebrated as Ekta Diwas and will be used to pay tribute to all the martyrs

Denmark Ambassador to India, Freddy Svane said, India is setting new standards for empowering people and said that New Delhi is defining the future for others.

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin urged President Droupadi Murmu to give assent to Tamil Nadu Admission to UG Medical Degree Courses Bill, 2021 and sought exemption from NEET based selection process. The CM wrote in the letter that the bill has been pending for presidential assent for more than a year.

US Secretary of State, Anthony Bilken said, US is imposing sanctions on 8 individuals with ties to Hamas including those who have played key roles in facilitating sanctions evasion by Hamas-affiliated companies, as well as sanctioning four entities for their ties to Hamas & other designated terrorist organizations

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik announced award of Rs 2 crore to Pramod Bhagat for his performance in para badminton men’s singles SL3 event at the ongoing Asian Para Games in Hangzhou. Pramod Bhagat from Odisha won gold in the games today.

A month after Hamas militant attacked Israel, US issued second round of sanctions aiming at the group as well as Hamas official in Iran and members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Supreme Court has asked Central government to refer Narmada Control Authority in the issue of release of water from Sardar Sarovar Dam to Narmada river downstream areas. It has granted 4 weeks to Ministry of Environment and Forests to inform it about the matter and the case is posted for hearing on January 12, 2024

Mukhtar Ansari 10-year imprisonment

Gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari was awareded 10 years of imprisonment and fine of Rs 5 lakh by Ghazipur/MLA court in connection of gangster case lodged against him in 2010 after the murder of one Kapil Dev Singh and the murder case of Mir Hassan. His associate Soni Yadav has been sentenced to 5 years' imprisonment and a fine of Rs 2 lakh.

Chief Minister of Goa, Pramod Sawant announced that Indian Oil Corporation and Government of Goa will plant EV stations at the existing petrol pumps in the state. The State Government also plans to reach net zero emission goals by 2040 by promptly replacing vehicles with EVs and installing solar plants. Sawant promised that soon Panji city will be converted to Panji Solar City.

The commander of Hamas’ Western Khan Yunis Battalion, Madhath Mubshar was killed by Israeli Defence force in overnight strikes on October 26. The IDF continued their strike on two consecutive days killing 250 Hamas targets in Gaza yesterday.

Wistron Corp approved sale of a plant in the southern part of country allowing Tata Electronics to manufacture iPhone in India in as soon as two years. Wistron granted approval for its subsidiaries SMS InfoComm and Wistron HongKong to sign the Share Purchase Agreement with Tata Electronics.

GoC 28 Infantry Division Major General Girish Kalia said, In last 8 months there have been 10 attempts of infiltration being made from across the Line of Control in our divisional area resulting in eliminatoion of 27 terrorists. They also recovered large quantity of warlike stores and narcotics which establishes a deep nexus between the defence establishments in Pakistan and the terrorist groups. We are committed to defeat any attempt of the enemy to disrupt the security situation in Kashmir Valley with firm resoluteness and steadfast commitment, he added.

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar announced that Tata companies will manufacture iPhones for Indian and global markets in around two and half years under OM Modi's PLI scheme

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to his Omani counterpart Badr Albusaidi on October 27 about ongoing crisis in West Asia due to attacks on the Israeli cities by Hamas militants on October 7. Albusaidi said that he emphasised the critical need for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Jaishankar in a post on X said, a good conversation with Omani Foreign Minister. Discussed our bilateral relations and exchanged views on the crisis in West Asia.

PM Modi will distribute more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly inducted recruits on October 28 via video conference in an event called Rozgar Mela. The event will be held at 37 locations across the country for recruitments across Central and State Goverments/UT. The new recruits will join in various departments such as Ministry of Railways, Department of Posts, Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of Revenue, Department of Higher Education, Department of School Education and Literacy and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, among others. This is a step towards PM’s commitment to accord highest priority to employment generation. The new joinees will also get an opportunity to train themselves through Karmayogi Prarambh, an online module on iGOT Karmayogi portal, where more than 750 e-learning courses have been made available for ‘anywhere any device’ learning format. PM Modi will also address the new recruits on the day.

The United Nations on October 27 said it was concerned that war crimes were being committed in the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Mumbai Police had seized 20 Kg of mephedrone (MD) drug from a waterbody in NAshik, allegedly dumped by Lalit Patil and other accused.

HR head Amit Chakravarty moved bail pleas after being arrested by Delhi Police. Meanwhile Editor-in-Chief Prabir Purkayastha seeks to release seized electronic devices in the case. The Delhi Court had remanded both Chakravarty and Purkayastha in UAPA case registered following allegations of the portal receiving money for pro-China propaganda

He was arrested by ED in connection with the Delhi Excise policy case, on October 4.

He was arrested by ED in connection with the Delhi Excise policy case, on October 4.

On moderator suggested for debate with the opposition on State issues, Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar says, "Till now Bhagwant Mann (Punjab CM) has not been able to understand the difference between a State and a stage...Dr Nirmal Jaura, who is an artist, who has been suggested as moderator for this debate may be fit to moderate Miss India or Miss Punjab but not on serious political issues...We want to speak to Mann ji as CM, not an artist."

Profits at China's state-owned firms rose 4.3% year-on-year in the first nine months of the yer, data from the Chinese finance ministry showed

Scientists from NRSC/ISRO estimate that about 2.06 tonnes of lunar epiregolith were ejected and displaced over an area of 108.4 m² around the landing site. Singh, S., Chauhan, P., Roy, P. et al. Characterisation of Ejecta Halo on the Lunar Surface Around Chandrayaan-3 Vikram Lander Using OHRC Imagery. J Indian Soc Remote Sens (2023).

Amid the conflict with Hamas & Palestine, the Israeli shekel has reached its lowest value against the US dollar in over 11 years, reports said. Despite the central bank's announcement on October 9 to sell up to $30 billion in an effort to stabilize the Israeli currency, the shekel continues to weaken due to the ongoing conflict.

Israel Hamas War Live News Updates: Israel has launched airstrikes on the outskirts of Gaza City during its second ground raid in as many days, reported AP. The situation in the region remains tense and continues to evolve.

Israel Hamas War Live News Updates: IAG CEO Luis Gallego has expressed caution regarding the potential impact of the Israel-Hamas conflict on bookings and jet fuel costs in the upcoming year. This statement comes following the group's report of record profits for the third quarter, according to a Reuters report.Gallego mentioned that bookings for the first and second quarters of 2024 are currently aligning with expectations. However, he emphasized that it is too early to predict how these circumstances might evolve in the future. The situation remains uncertain, and the travel industry is monitoring it closely for any potential ramifications.

- Anant Ambani’s appointment as a Non-Executive Director approved with 92.75% votes

- Akash Ambani’s appointment as a Non-Executive Director approved with 98.06% votes

- Isha Ambani’s appointment as a Non-Executive Director approved with 98.21% votes

At the varsity campus, Sonowal will lay the foundation stone for an innovation lab (Rs 6.8 crore) and an administrative block 'C' (Rs 21.25 crore).During this event, 10 gold and 10 silver medals will be conferred on the meritorious students. Also, 1,944 students of the four schools from six campuses of the IMU and from the affiliated institutes will receive their degrees. A total of 245 candidates will receive the degrees in person, including two Ph.D. scholars and one scholar of M S (by research), the release said.Security was beefed up in view of the President's visit and her stay at the Raj Bhavan. Murmu visited Karnataka on October 26. The IMU, a central university, is headquartered.

Air India has appointed Klaus Goersch as Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer to oversee Flight Operations, Engineering, Ground Operations, Integrated Operations Control (IOCC) and Cabin Crew functions.

Prime Minister Modi took a dig at the Congress party and reminded people of the time when mobile phones used to hang every 4-5 minutes. He likened this situation to the state of the political party back then, suggesting that no amount of restarting or changing would make a difference. He continued by stating that in 2014, people left that "old phone" and accepted him. They gave him a chance to work for them. During that time, India was an importer of mobile phones, but now the country has become an exporter. Today, India stands as the second-largest mobile phone manufacturer, contributing to the growth of the mobile industry," he said.

Israel Hamas War Live News Updates: In a recent operation, the United States carried out strikes on two facilities in Syria that were connected to Iran, reported IANS, citing the US Defense Secretary. This action underscores the ongoing concerns about regional security in the Middle East.The U.S. military, in response to perceived threats, targeted the said facilities without disclosing further specifics. This development follows a series of incidents and tensions in the region.International observers and neighboring nations are closely monitoring the situation, emphasizing the need for diplomacy and dialogue to prevent further escalation and promote stability in the area.

Israel Hamas War Live News Updates: Following a meeting with President Biden, the newly appointed Speaker, Johnson, has announced the GOP's unwavering commitment to supporting Israel, while maintaining their stance on not abandoning Ukraine, reported AP.During the meeting, Speaker Johnson emphasized the GOP's strong support for Israel and its commitment to bolstering the U.S.-Israel relationship. The Speaker reiterated the importance of the longstanding alliance between the two nations.However, it's important to note that while affirming support for Israel, Speaker Johnson also emphasized that the GOP does not intend to abandon Ukraine.

PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the 7th edition of the India Mobile Congress at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi. During the event, the PM will award 100 ‘5G Use Case Labs’ to educational institutions across the country.

Foreign Ministers of Arab countries have condemned and rejected all acts of violence and terrorism against civilians and the targeting of civilian infrastructure and facilities, in addition to all violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law by any party. A joint statement was on Thursday issued by the foreign ministers of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Sultanate of Oman, the State of Qatar, the State of Kuwait, the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the Kingdom of Morocco.

Jyotripriya Mallik, a current minister in West Bengal and a leader of the Trinamool Congress, was apprehended by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with an alleged corruption case related to public distribution. A day earlier, the ED had searched Mallik's residence in Salt Lake, located on the outskirts of Kolkata.

"These precision self-defense strikes are a response to a series of ongoing and mostly unsuccessful attacks against U.S. personnel in Iraq and Syria by Iranian-backed militia groups that began on October 17," U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a statement.

Former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang passed away at the age of 68 due to a sudden heart attack, as reported by state media on Friday.According to CCTV, Li Keqiang suffered a sudden heart attack on October 26 while he was resting in Shanghai, and despite extensive efforts to revive him, he passed away in Shanghai at ten minutes past midnight on October 27. An obituary will be forthcoming, as per CCTV's announcement.
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Former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang passed away at the age of 68 due to a sudden heart attack, as reported by state media on Friday.According to CCTV, Li Keqiang suffered a sudden heart attack on October 26 while he was resting in Shanghai, and despite extensive efforts to revive him, he passed away in Shanghai at ten minutes past midnight on October 27. An obituary will be forthcoming, as per CCTV's announcement.
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A resolution has been introduced by a U.S. Senator in the Senate, calling on the Biden administration to initiate discussions with India to address concerns about policies that are believed to discriminate based on religion and to advocate for an end to violence against peaceful protesters in the nation.Senator Tammy Baldwin stated in a press release that "Religious freedom is a fundamental human right, and when any country violates it, the United States must take a stand and express its concerns." This resolution was introduced earlier this week.