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11:34 PM

Israel's ports feel strain as shipping traffic slows

The recent attacks carried out by the Islamist group Hamas on towns near Gaza have had a significant impact on activity at Israel's ports. This has led to a surge in insurance premiums for Israeli shipments and a growing concern about the availability of food supplies, according to information from Reuters sources and data.

 

One of the affected areas is Ashkelon, a southern coastal city with a port that is vulnerable to rocket attacks by Hamas. As a result, ships are currently not permitted to enter this port, as confirmed by shipping sources.

 

Although the main Israeli ports, such as Ashdod further up the coast and Haifa in the north, remain operational, the shipping and maritime security sectors are closely reevaluating their operations in Israel. This assessment is based on the perceived heightened risk associated with Israeli ports, as noted by Noah Trowbridge, a representative from Dryad Global, a British maritime risk advisory and security company.

11:12 PM

Modi to visit Uttarakhand on October 12

PM Narendra Modi will visit Uttarakhand on 12th October. PM will visit Gunji village, to interact with local people, along with Army, ITBP and BRO personnel. He will offer prayers at Jageshwar Dham. He will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth about Rs 4,200 crore in Pithoragarh: PMO

 

9:25 PM

Rockets fired from Lebanon, Hamas attacks Ashkelon; Gaza death toll jumps to 830

The Israeli Air Force in an official statement has said that they have intercepted at least fourteen to fifteen rockets fired from Lebanon into north Israel. “Following the initial report regarding launches in northern Israel, approximately 15 rockets were launched from Lebanese territory. The IAF aerial defence array successfully intercepted four rocket launches. Ten launches fell in open areas." the statement read

9:22 PM

The unwavering spirit, dedication and the countless hours of hard work of every athlete is inspiring: PM Modi

9:21 PM

Mumbai: More than 3,000 suburban train services to be hit on Western Railway network amid 29-day block

At least 3,100 suburban services and 260 long-distance trains will be fully or partially cancelled amid the 29-day block on the Western Railway in Mumbai, an official said on Tuesday.

9:14 PM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh interacts with CEOs, top industry leaders of Italian defence companies in Rome

The Defence Minister said the complementary capacities of the Indian and Italian defence industry could be optimised in a win-win situation. “Had a wonderful interaction with the CEOs and other top industry leaders of Italian defence companies in Rome today. Highlighted the defence manufacturing opportunities in India.

9:11 PM

At least 40 babies killed, as Israel-Hamas war turns ghastly

In one of the blood-curdling details from the Hamas attack on Israel, at least 40 babies were killed by the terror group, Israel-based i24 News reported on Tuesday.

 

This came after several soldiers were called up for reserve service, and had arrived already expecting the worst, but the scenes were beyond imagination.

 

9:09 PM

Tax collection update: CBDT Chairman Nitin Gupta on tax filing and ITR refund

On tax filing and ITR refund, CBDT Chairman Nitin Gupta says, "On July 31, we have informed that around 53 lakh new taxpayers have joined, which is a 16 per cent growth...Tax collection will get wide and deep...We are using technology to quickly credit the refund of taxpayers, after processing the return,"

 

9:09 PM

Money Laundering Case: AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan on ED raids

After ED raids at his premises, AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan says, "They searched my premises, they had a search warrant. It was in connection with an FIR registered by the CBI in 2016, a chargesheet for which has already been submitted and the hearing is ongoing...This was in connection with recruitment in Delhi Waqf Board...They were here for the last 12-13 hours."

 

9:09 PM

PM Modi reviews progress of schemes to empower women announced in his I-Day address

PM Modi chaired a high level review meeting to discuss the progress made on schemes to be implemented based on his Independence Day speech. PM Modi had spoken about making 2 crore Lakhpati didis, i.e. making 2 crore women engaged in SHGs or Anganwadis Lakhpatis. He took stock of the various livelihood interventions planned to achieve this target.

 

9:08 PM

President Droupadi Murmu to visit Vaishnodevi shrine Thursday

President Droupadi Murmu to visit Vaishnodevi shrine Thursday, will inaugurate remodelled Parvati Bhavan and skywalk there, says spokesperson.

 

6:57 PM

India's direct tax collection rises 17.95% to Rs 11.07 trillion

The government's direct tax collections rose 17.95% on the year to Rs 11.07 trillion in the period from April 1 to October 9, the government said in a statement on Tuesday.India's direct tax collection rises 17.95% to Rs 11.07 trillion

5:58 PM

PM urges Asian Games winners to spread message of drug-free India

5:53 PM

CCI to soon launch regulations around the leniency plus regime

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) will soon come out with regulations around the leniency plus regime, under which companies that are under investigation for cartelisation can report other cartels and get their own penalties reduced, chairperson Ravneet Kaur said. She said competition authorities of BRICS members are meeting this week and they will deliberate on regulations around Big Tech, reported ET Bureau.

 

5:08 PM

PM Modi to interact with Indian athletes who participated in the #AsianGames held in Hangzhou, China shortly

5:05 PM

Aerial visuals of the flood affected areas in Lachen Valley in Sikkim

3:38 PM

ED has taken possession of 15 immovable properties owned by A Raja

3:37 PM

NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha court case update

Special Cell of Delhi Police brings NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and HR head Amit Chakraborty to Delhi's Patiala House Court, after the end of their remand period. They were arrested last week by Delhi Police in connection with a case filed under UAPA.

 

3:37 PM

Actions taken against those who are innocent and who are against BJP, says AAP's Sanjay Singh

AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh brought to Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi liquor policy case hearing. He has been asked to not speak to the media or give any interviews. The court has also asked the media to not direct any question to him.

 

"It also creates security problem," the judge said. Talking to reporters, Singh claimed, "Honest people are with us while dishonest are with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The arguments on his further remand application, filed by the ED, are currently underway.

 

Singh was arrested on October 4 by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with its money laundering probe linked to the 2021-22 Delhi Excise policy case.

3:36 PM

India's Enforcement Directorate arrests Vivo Mobile executives: Sources to Reuters

India's Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday arrested four executives of China-owned Vivo Mobile, including one Chinese national, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.

 

Vivo Mobile and ED did not immediately respond to requests for comment made by email and telephone.

 

CNBC-TV18 first reported the news earlier on Tuesday.

2:52 PM

Ensure implementation of safety measures in firecracker factories, shops: E Palaniswami requests TN govt

The Leader of Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly Edappadi Palaniswami on Tuesday requested the DMK-led government in the state to ensure proper implementation of safety measures in the firecracker manufacturing factories and shops.

Speaking on the recent incidents of explosions in Ariyalur and Hosur, Palaniswami said, "State government to increase the ex-gratia amount announced for the affected in the explosion incidents. Tamil Nadu government should ensure proper implementation of safety measures in the firecracker manufacturing factories and shops, especially."

The death toll in the explosion at a cracker manufacturing unit in Tamil Nadu's Ariyalur district has increased to 11, officials said on Tuesday. Twelve people injured in the accident are still undergoing treatment in various hospitals in the district.

2:22 PM

Govt pushing poor to send children to private schools: Karnataka HC

The High Court of Karnataka has observed that the government's failure to provide basic infrastructure in schools is pushing people who cannot even afford three meals a day to send their children to private schools.

"Is education reserved for the privileged," the HC bench of Chief Justice Prasanna B Varale and Justice Krishna S Dixit questioned while hearing a public interest litigation initiated by the court in 2013 based on media reports about children who were left out of the schooling system.

The court said that the deficiencies in government schools regarding the lack of restrooms and drinking water facilities were brought to its notice in 2013 but action has been lacking.

2:15 PM

AAP holds protest against action of central agencies against its leaders

Aam Aadmi Party workers held a demonstration on the DDU Marg here on Tuesday to protest the action of central agencies against its leaders.

The protest took place hours after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan's residence here as part of a money-laundering investigation against him and some others.

Several protesters were detained by the police as they tried to march from the AAP office to the BJP headquarters on DDU Marg.

2:01 PM

Objectionable remarks row: Bidhuri skips Lok Sabha's Privileges Committee meeting

BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri, who was scheduled to appear before a parliamentary panel on Tuesday in connection with his controversial remarks against BSP's Danish Ali, excused himself from the appearance citing prior engagements, sources said.

Bidhuri is busy in campaigning for the party in poll-bound Rajasthan where the BJP has made him in-charge of Tonk district, which has four assembly seats.

Assembly polls are due in the state on November 23.

1:21 PM

Both Shiv Sena factions seek BMC's nod for Dussehra rally at Shivaji Park

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has received applications from both the Shiv Sena factions for holding the annual Dussehra rally at the iconic Shivaji Park here, a civic official said.

Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray had started the tradition of holding the Dussehra rally at the Shivaji Park in Dadar area of Mumbai.

1:06 PM

Myanmar military accused of bombing a displacement camp in a northern state, killing about 30

Myanmar's military was accused of launching an airstrike on a camp for displaced persons in the northern state of Kachin late Monday that killed more than 30 people, including 13 children, a human rights group and local media said.

The attack on the Mung Lai Hkyet displacement camp in the northern part of Laiza, a town where the headquarters of the rebel Kachin Independence Army is based, also wounded about 60 people, a spokesperson for Kachin Human Rights Watch told The Associated Press on Tuesday.

12:43 PM

About 1,500 bodies of Hamas militants found in Israel as border secured

Israel's military said about 1,500 bodies of Hamas militants were found in Israeli territory as, as it said it had largely gained control in the country's south and restored full control over the border on the fourth day of fighting following an unprecedented surprise attack.

Spokesperson Richard Hecht said no Hamas fighters have crossed into Israel since last night, although infiltrations could still be possible. Israel has previously reported 900 soldiers and civilians killed, and Palestinian authorities have reported about 700 deaths in Gaza and the West Bank.

12:30 PM

Curfew relaxation cancelled in Manipur's Moreh town

Tengnoupal district authorities in Manipur cancelled the daily curfew relaxation in the Indo-Myanmar border town of Moreh.

An order issued by the District Magistrate of Tengnoupal Krishan Kumar on Monday said that daily curfew relaxation from 6 am to 5 pm to facilitate the general public to purchase essential items including medicines and food is "cancelled with immediate effect till further orders as there is a likelihood of gathering of public."

12:22 PM

SC seeks report on steps being taken to control Delhi air pollution

Supreme Court has sought report from Commission for Air Quality Management on steps being taken for controlling air pollution in and around Delh. It has taken note of issues flagged by amicus curiae regarding problem of air pollution in Delhi-NCR during winters and also crop residue burning. The pollution problem in the national capital rises during winters. 

 

12:15 PM

Indian Oil's Panipat refinery to be shut for 30-45 days from November

Indion Oil is likely to shut its 15 mtpa refinery in Panipat for 30-45 days from November, Reuters reports. The shutdown may be delayed depending on the local fuel demand.