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11:50 PM

Hundreds killed in Israeli airstrike on Gaza City hospital

The Gaza Health Ministry said an Israeli airstrike on Tuesday hit a Gaza City hospital packed with wounded and other Palestinians seeking shelter, killing hundreds, reported AP. If confirmed, the attack would be by far the deadliest Israeli airstrike in five wars fought since 2008.

10:17 PM

White phosphorus use not confirmed, considered lawful in specific situations: Israeli Military

The Israeli military has stated that the use of white phosphorus has not been confirmed in recent operations. However, it has emphasized that, in certain specific situations, the use of white phosphorus is considered lawful under international rules of engagement.White phosphorus is a substance that has raised concerns due to its potential harm when used in conflicts. The Israeli military's acknowledgment that its use may be lawful in certain situations underscores the complexities of international laws governing armed conflicts.

10:16 PM

Death toll among women, children rises to 1032, 940 respectively

The government media office has reported a distressing increase in the death toll among children and women in Gaza since October 7. According to a report by Reuters, the number of children who have lost their lives in the ongoing conflict has risen to 940, while the toll among women has reached 1,032.These tragic figures underscore the profound human cost of the ongoing crisis in the region, with innocent civilians, particularly children and women, being profoundly affected.

10:15 PM

Magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes southern Iran region

10:11 PM

Su.Thirunavukkarasar appointed as the AICC Observer for the ensuing Assembly election in Telangana

7:11 PM

RBI imposes a penalty of Rs 12.19 cr on ICICI Bank Ltd for non-compliance with directions

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 12.19 crore on ICICI Bank Ltd. for contravention and non-compliance with the RBI directions on ‘Frauds classification and reporting by commercial banks and select Fls’, says RBI.

7:10 PM

EAM S Jaishankar shares pictures of more Indian nationals flying back from Israel

7:09 PM

'US sees no deepening Iran engagement in Israel-Hamas war'

The White House on Monday has said that it sees no deepening involvement of Iran in the Israel-Hamas war.

 

Earlier today, Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned that "no one can stop" forces opposed to Israel if it keeps up its bombardment of Gaza in response to the surprise attack by Hamas.

 

The Islamic republic has maintained close contacts with its allies across the region since Hamas militants stormed across the Gaza border with Israel and killed more than 1,400 people, most of them civilians.

 

Israel has responded to the attack with a devastating air and artillery bombardment of the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip that has killed at least 2,750 Palestinians, also mostly civilians.

 

"If the crimes of the Zionist (Israeli) regime continue, Muslims and resistance forces will become impatient, and no one can stop them," Khamenei said.

7:08 PM

Gaza hospitals expected to run out of generator fuel in 24 hrs; Clashes erupt on the Lebanon-Israel border

Fresh clashes erupted along the border separating Lebanon and Israel, marking another episode in the ongoing low-level confrontations between Israeli forces and armed groups in Lebanon, which have persisted since the recent conflict in Gaza. An anti-tank missile originating from Lebanon struck the town of Metula in northern Israel on Tuesday morning, resulting in injuries to three individuals, as confirmed by the Ziv Medical Centre in Safed. No specific group in Lebanon has promptly claimed responsibility for the attack. The nature of the injured individuals, whether they were civilians or military personnel, remains uncertain. Nevertheless, Israel has issued evacuation orders for civilians in proximity to the border with Lebanon.

5:21 PM

UN secretary-general Guterres set to visit Egypt

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is expected to travel to Egypt as the humanitarian situation in Gaza worsens, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
 

Guterres is expected to arrive in Cairo as early as Wednesday and meet officials including Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, the report said.

4:45 PM

M&M gets relief from Income Tax department

Mahindra And Mahindra said the Income Tax Department has filed an appeal against Income Tax Tribunal order allowing relief to the company. The case releated to disputed tax amount of Rs 1.95 billion.

 

4:43 PM

Veteran actress Waheeda Rehman receives the Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award

4:42 PM

'Decision on same-sex marriage balances interests of individuals with the interests of a civilised society'

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta welcomed the Supreme Court's judgement on same-sex marriage. "I wholeheartedly welcome the judgment. I am happy that my stand has been accepted. All four judgements have taken the jurisprudence of our nation and the intellectual exercise which went into writing the judgments to the next level. There are very few courts in the world where one can expect this level of intellectual and scholarly judicial exercise. This judgement would be read across jurisdictions," Mehta said.

4:16 PM

Nine killed in explosion at firecracker factory in Tamil Nadu

At least nine people were killed in an explostion in a firecracker factory in Tamil Nadu. The incident happened in Kammapatti village of Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu. More details are awaited.

2:47 PM

Sikh teen assaulted in New York for wearing turban in hate crime attack

In a suspected hate crime, a 19-year-old Sikh was assaulted and injured in New York for wearing a turban while travelling in a shuttle bus, the police said.

The attack took place early on Sunday when the Sikh teen was riding a shuttle bus in Queens, a borough of New York City, CBS News channel reported.

2:37 PM

India's maiden human space flight likely in 2025, says statement from PMO

India's maiden human space flight likely in 2025: PMO statement.

2:34 PM

PM Modi reviews preparations for first demonstration flight of Gaganyaan

PM Modi reviews preparations for first demonstration flight of Gaganyaan, asks scientists to work on Venus orbiter mission, Mars lander

2:34 PM

India should aim to send man on moon by 2040, says PM Modi

India should aim to send man on moon by 2040, set up space station by 2035: PM Modi.

2:30 PM

Zomato has nothing to do with helmet-less woman biking viral video: MD & CEO Deepinder Goyal

Zomato Managing Director & CEO Deepinder Goyal on Tuesday clarified that the company has "absolutely nothing to do" with a viral video in which a woman is seen riding a motorcycle without helmet dressed as a delivery partner of the online food delivery firm in Indore.

In a post on X, Goyal said, "Hey! We had absolutely nothing to do with this. We don't endorse helmet-less biking. Also, we don't have a 'Indore Marketing Head'."

2:01 PM

Disappointed but will keep fighting, say activists after SC verdict on same-sex marriages

Activist Anjali Gopalan, who was among the bunch petitioners in the same-sex marriage case on Tuesday said that the the Supreme Court verdict refusing to recognise the legality of same sex marriages in the country was disappointing.

"We have been fighting for long and will keep doing so. Regarding adoption also nothing was done. What the CJI said was very good regarding adoption, but it's disappointing that other justices didn't agree...this is democracy but we are denying basic rights to our own citizens," Gopalan said.

1:53 PM

IDF foils infiltration bid by terrorist cell from Lebanese territory

The Israel Defence Forces on Tuesday said it thwarted an attempted infiltration by a terrorist cell from Lebanese territory and killed four terrorists who attempted to enter Israel and plant an explosive device.

Taking to X, the Israel Defence Forces stated, "The IDF thwarted an attempted infiltration by a terrorist cell from Lebanese territory. A short time ago, the IDF thwarted an attempted infiltration by a terrorist squad, which was identified by IDF surveillance as approaching the perimeter fence from Lebanese territory and planting a bomb. Four terrorists were killed."

1:40 PM

NHAI facing difficulties in DPRs as firms not ready to accept tech: Min

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is facing difficulties in the preparation of detailed project reports, as companies concerned are not ready to accept new technology, union minister Nitin Gadkari said on Tuesday.

The road transport and highways minister said that the government is encouraging the use of new technologies.

1:26 PM

India to see "healthy growth" in steel demand at 8.6 pc in 2023: worldsteel

The demand for steel in India is expected to register a 'healthy growth' of 8.6 per cent against the overall global rise of 1.8 per cent in 2023, worldsteel said on Tuesday.

It forecasts that global steel demand will grow 1.8 per cent in 2023 and reach 1,814.5 MT after having contracted by 3.3 per cent in 2022. In 2024, the demand will see an increase of 1.9 per cent to 1,849.1 MT, the World Steel Association (worldsteel) said.

1:16 PM

Here's what petitioner and LGBTQIA activist Harish Iyer had to say on SC's judgement

12:05 PM

Non-heterosexual unions entitled to protection under Constitution: Justice S K Kaul

Same-sex marriage | Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul says "Non-heterosexual unions are entitled to protection under the Constitution."

 

11:57 AM

Same-sex marriage: Justice Bhat agrees and disagrees with CJI's view on certain points

Same-sex marriage: Justice S Ravindra Bhat says he agrees and differs with views of CJI Chandrachud on certain points

11:51 AM

Same-sex marriage: Justice S K Kaul agrees with CJI on grant of rights to queer couples

Same-sex marriage: Justice S K Kaul agrees with CJI on grant of certain rights to queer couples

 

Non-heterosexual and heterosexual unions must be seen as both sides of same coin: Justice SK Kaul

11:46 AM

Solicitor General Mehta representing Centre stated that a panel will be formed to decide their rights: CJI

Court records SG Tushar Mehta's statement that Centre will form panel to decide rights, entitlements of persons in queer unions: CJI.

11:43 AM

A look at some observations made by CJI while hearing same-sex marriage pleas

Law cannot assume that only heterosexual couples can be good parents as it would amount to discrimination against queer couples: CJI

 

States, UTs to ensure that inter-sex children are not allowed sex-change operation at age when they cannot fully comprehend consequence, says CJI

 

Same-sex marriage: Centre, states, UTs to take steps to sensitise public about queer rights, says CJI Chandrachud

 

CJI directs police to conduct preliminary enquiry before registering FIR against queer couple over their relationship

11:39 AM

Transgender persons in heterosexual relationships have the right to marry, CJI states