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Following the deadly Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, Israel's counteroffensive has led to severe conditions for 2.3 million displaced Gazans. Compounded by widespread disease and limited access to essential resources, the crisis has particularly affected newborns and mothers, escalating humanitarian concerns. "If it were up to me, I wouldn't have gotten pregnant or given birth during the war," she said.

Tragedy struck at Chennai's Marina Beach airshow as five people died and over 90 were hospitalized due to fainting and dehydration amid a record crowd of 15 lakh. A mass exodus caused a stampede-like situation, leading to blocked exit points and delayed medical aid despite 50 ambulances being on standby.

On the first anniversary of the October 7 attacks by Hamas, the IDF displayed seized items including vehicles, uniforms, and weapons. The exhibit highlighted the extensive military gear captured, amidst ongoing conflict and rising civilian casualties in Gaza, sparking international calls for a ceasefire and a two-state solution.

Stories from India's T20 World Cup triumph earlier this year continue to entertain fans, with Axar Patel's backstage story about a funny English interview mishap involving himself and Siraj drawing laughter on a comedy show. The duo struggled while their former teammate Dinesh Karthik, who is now an expert commentator, interviewed them in English.

To address urban voter apathy, local authorities set up special polling booths in high-rise societies and deployed NSS cadets to help senior citizens and PwD electors

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India secured a crucial win against Pakistan in the women's T20 World Cup on Sunday but remained at the fifth position in Group A due to their net run rate. Sanjay Manjrekar expressed disappointment over India's slow chase, while opening batter Smriti Mandhana acknowledged that they could have made a better start to their run-chase.

It would be ensured that no eligible beneficiary was left out of the process and they need not worry about it, as necessary steps were taken, the release said.

Kamalesh, alias R.K., a native of Krishna district, is reportedly present at the site of Exchange of Fire; the police have illegally detained a few Naxalites, alleges APCLC, and demands their production in court immediately

The survival of PSUs is crucial for the national economy, the Deputy Chief Minister tells a delegation of trade unions

Indian farmers receive only about one-third of the final selling price of fruits and vegetables, with intermediaries taking the majority share, in contrast to sectors like dairy where farmers get 70%. Research by RBI suggests policymakers improve productivity, expand storage, and leverage digital platforms to stabilize prices and increase farmers' earnings.

The Union Cabinet expands India's Classical Languages list to 11, adding Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali. This move is seen as both a recognition of cultural heritage and a political strategy ahead of state elections, reflecting the ongoing interplay between language and identity politics.

Four people died and over 90 were hospitalized due to fainting and dehydration at a record-breaking IAF airshow in Chennai’s Marina Beach. The event saw around 15 lakh spectators, leading to a chaotic and congested exit. Ambulances were delayed, worsening the situation, and mobile signal jammers obstructed rescue efforts.

The Indian government is reverting to recruiting railway officers through separate civil and engineering exams, abandoning the unified IRMS system. This change aims to address the need for specialized technical manpower in railways. The newly recruited engineers will fall under various IRMS categories, such as Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical, acknowledging the distinct functional requirements.

India's National Space Commission has cleared its fifth lunar mission, Lupex, marking a collaboration with Japan's space agency, Jaxa. Aimed at exploring the Moon's resources and developing landing expertise, Lupex follows Chandrayaan-2 and requires cabinet approval. Isro chairman S Somanath indicated this series will build towards future human lunar missions.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar calls the UN outdated and ineffective, citing its failures in managing global crises like Covid-19 and conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia. He highlights new international groups like the Quad and International Solar Alliance as more effective alternatives.

The Indian Air Force has been practicing shooting high-altitude targets mimicking Chinese spy balloons, with a Rafale jet successfully using an air-to-air missile in the eastern sector. This comes after a Chinese balloon flew over the US in early 2023, prompting contingency preparations.

All the class 11 students from Puranmal Lahoti Government Polytechnic hostel, started coming to the hospital in batches from 10.30 p.m. on Saturday

That the bureaucracy-political class nexus has gone out of its way to facilitate a murder and rape convict after all these years of struggle is a poor reflection of our society and raises disturbing questions.