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10:41 PM

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu confirms death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Thursday that Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas chief and one of the architects of the October 7, 2023 attacks, has been killed.

 

The confirmation was reported by The Times of Israel, with Netanyahu instructing aides to notify the families of Israeli hostages about Sinwar's death.

10:27 PM

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in Gaza, confirms Israel's Foreign Minister Israel Katz

More on the confirmation of Sinwar's death from Israel's Foreign Minister Israel Katz, which came in a personal message to dozens of his counterparts around the world, reports BBC. He says the Hamas leader was killed by Israeli soldiers today, describing him as the "mastermind behind the massacre and atrocities" of 7 October. Katz adds: "This is a significant military and moral achievement for Israel and a victory for the entire free world against the axis of evil of radical Islam led by Iran. "The elimination of Sinwar opens the possibility for the immediate release of the hostages and paves the way for a change that will lead to a new reality in Gaza—without Hamas and without Iranian control."

9:19 PM

Mumbai Police has issued a Look Out Circular (LOC) against accused Shiv Kumar Gautam and Zeeshan Akhtar

9:19 PM

Zydus Lifesciences gets final approval from USFDA for Fludrocortisone Acetate tablets

9:19 PM

Indian Navy’s Next Generation Missile Vessels to be powered by GE Aerospace’s LM2500 engine

GE Aerospace’s LM2500 has been chosen to power the Indian Navy’s Next Generation Missile Vessels (NGMV) built by Cochin Shipyard Limited located in Kochi, India. Six LM2500 marine gas turbine engine kits will be delivered by GE Aerospace for assembly and testing by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Industrial and Marine Gas Turbine Division in Bangalore, India. Additionally, GE Aerospace will be supplying its composite base and enclosure, and full complement of gas turbine auxiliary systems. (Source: GE Aerospace)

9:18 PM

Prime Minister Modi meets NDA Chief Ministers in Chandigarh

8:47 PM

Junior doctors continue hunger strike in RG Kar Rape-Murder case protest for 13th consecutive day

In a plea for justice regarding the RG Kar rape-murder case, junior doctors have entered the 13th day of their hunger strike, totaling over 286 hours.

 

Aqueeb, one of the protesting doctors, voiced their frustrations, stating, "Our protesters are putting their lives at stake here, whereas the (state) government is still negligent on this issue."

 

He criticised the West Bengal government's handling of the situation, asserting, "The attitude of the West Bengal government is not right for a democracy."

8:40 PM

Five Air India flights recieve security threat on social media, land safely later

Five Air India flights were subjected to a security threat communicated via social media today. An Air India official stated, "These have been duly reported to the regulatory bodies and all laid down procedures were strictly followed as per guidance of the regulatory bodies." All five flights successfully completed their journeys and made safe landings. The official emphasized Air India’s commitment to safety, declaring, "Air India is committed to and accords top priority to the safety and security of its passengers and crew." The airline continues to work closely with regulatory authorities to ensure the highest security standards are upheld.

8:33 PM

ECI urges voters to register ahead of Maharashtra assembly elections

As the countdown to the Maharashtra Assembly elections on November 20, 2024, begins, Chief Electoral Officer S. Chockalingam has emphasised the importance of verifying voter registration ahead of the polls.

 

He stated, "Election Commission of India has announced elections for Maharashtra assembly and it will be held on the 20 November 2024."

 

Chockalingam highlighted a common issue faced by voters, noting, "Some voters check their names on the day of the poll and if it is not found there are complaints. The day of the poll is not the day to check the presence of our names in the electoral roll." He urged voters to take action now, saying, "If the name is not there on the electoral roll, please apply before 19 October midnight."

8:22 PM

ED records statement of actress Tamannaah Bhatia in TPZ token scheme case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Guwahati has recorded the statement of actress Tamannaah Bhatia regarding the TPZ Token scheme case.

 

Importantly, sources confirm that she is not an accused in the matter.

 

Tamannaah attended an event promoting HPZ Token, for which she received an appearance fee.

 

The ED’s inquiry appears to be part of a broader investigation into the token scheme, but her involvement remains strictly as a participant at the event, not as a suspect.

7:38 PM

Zomato to consider raising of funds via QIP

7:28 PM

Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) says it has raised USD 500 million primary equity to further its growth plans

7:27 PM

Such criminals should be killed: Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Bahraich Violence

In a recent encounter linked to violence in Bahraich, police arrested five individuals, two of whom sustained injuries during the operation. Union Minister Giriraj Singh commented on the situation, stating, "Such criminals should be killed but they are alive that is more than enough..."

6:21 PM

8 coaches of Agartala-Lokmanya Terminus Express derail in Assam's Dima Hasao

A Railway spokesperson on Thursday (October 17) informed that the Agartala-Lokmanya Tilak Express derailed at Dibalong station in Assam around 3:55 pm. “Eight coaches of Agartala-Lokmanya Terminus Express derail in Assam's Dima Hasao district, no fatalities reported yet,” said a Railway spokesperson.

5:52 PM

Kangana Ranaut's Emergency receives censor board's nod

5:52 PM

India withdrew diplomats amid concerns for safety, MEA confirms

India Canada Row News LIVE Updates: Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal provided clarity on New Delhi's decision, stating, "We had summoned the acting High Commissioner of Canada and thereafter conveyed that we had no faith that the Canadian government will look after the safety of our diplomats."

 

Jaiswal explained that the decision to withdraw was made following serious apprehensions regarding the well-being of Indian diplomats in Canada. “Therefore we had taken a decision to withdraw our High Commissioner and along with him 5 other diplomats,” he added.

 

The spokesperson noted that the Canadian government subsequently communicated its own request for the diplomats to leave, but emphasized that India's decision had been made prior to that. “After that, there was a communication from the Canadian side asking them to leave but we had withdrawn our diplomats before their decision,” Jaiswal said.

 

This diplomatic development comes amid escalating tensions between the two nations, raising concerns over the future of bilateral relations. The Indian government continues to stress the importance of ensuring the safety and security of its personnel abroad.

5:51 PM

India investigating bomb threats to airlines, MEA confirms

In response to recent bomb threats directed at Indian airlines, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has launched an investigation into the matter. MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addressed the situation, emphasizing the seriousness of the threats.

 

"Bomb threats is a very serious issue. Our relevant agencies including MHA are looking into this matter," he stated.

 

Jaiswal highlighted that multiple measures are being taken to ensure the safety of air travel in India, with law enforcement agencies actively involved.

 

“Some FIRs have also been filed,” he noted, indicating the legal steps being taken to address the threats.

 

The bomb threats have raised concerns about aviation security and passenger safety, prompting heightened scrutiny from the government.

5:47 PM

EAM's visit to Islamabad was only limited to one bilateral engagement besides attending the SCO meet, says MEA

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has provided clarification regarding External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar's recent visit to Islamabad, explaining that the primary purpose of the trip was to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of Government meeting.

 

MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, "When EAM was about to travel to Islamabad, we had issued a statement that this particular visit is for SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting."

 

He underscored that the visit was not focused on bilateral discussions with Pakistan.

 

Jaiswal noted that the only bilateral engagement Dr. Jaishankar had during his time in Islamabad was with Mongolia. "Beyond that in Islamabad, the only bilateral EAM had was with Mongolia," he confirmed.

5:39 PM

We naturally reject false imputations against our diplomats, says MEA

The diplomatic rift has attracted attention from various countries, but India continues to call for clarity and accountability in the claims made by Canada.

5:10 PM

There are 26 extradition requests pending with Canadian side: MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says, " There are 26 extradition requests pending with Canadian side, these are over the last decade or more, along with that there are several provisional arrest requests which are also pending with Canadian side of certain criminals...we had shared security related information with the Canadian govt regarding gang members including those of Lawrence Bishnoi gang and requested them to arrest them (criminals)...so far no action has been taken by Canadian side on our request...we find it really strange that now people who we wanted to be deported or action to be taken, we are being told that, RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) is blaming Indian side for the crimes committed by these people in Canada."

5:10 PM

Economic ties with Canada robust and strong: MEA

Economic ties with Canada robust and strong, says MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. He further said that Current India-Canada tension precipitated by Trudeau govt's baseless allegations. "So far no evidence shared by Canada", said MEA on alleged involvement of Indian govt agents in killing of Khalistani separatist Nijjar.

5:09 PM

Bomb threats is a very serious issue: MEA spokesperson

On recent bomb threats to Indian airlines' aircraft, MEA spokesperson says, "Bomb threats is a very serious issue. Our relevant agencies including MHA are looking into this matter. Some FIRs have also been filed..."

4:54 PM

Bahraich violence: 5 suspects held after encounter with UP cops, 2 suffer gunshot injuries

Five suspects in the Bahraich violence case were arrested here Thursday after an encounter with the Uttar Pradesh Police in which two of them suffered gunshot injuries, a senior official said. The accused were allegedly trying to flee to Nepal, which shares a border with Bahraich district in Uttar Pradesh, the officer said.

4:50 PM

New Haryana govt wonderful mix of good governance and experience: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and his ministerial colleagues on their swearing-in, and said this team is a wonderful mix of good governance and experience. "I am confident that the double engine government will leave no stone unturned in serving the poor, farmers, youths and women besides all other sections of society," he said in a post on X in Hindi.

4:40 PM

LTIMindtree misses Q2 revenue estimates on weak tech spending

IT services firm LTIMindtree missed quarterly revenue estimates on Thursday, hurt by weak tech spending. The IT firm's consolidated revenue from operations stood at Rs 9,432.9 crores during the quarter ended September from ₹8,905.4 crore in Q2FY24.

4:21 PM

Infosys raises FY25 revenue guidance

Infosys raised its revenue guidance for the financial year 2024-25 (FY25) to 3.75-4.5 per cent, up from the 3-4 per cent guided in Q1 FY25. This is the second upward guidance from the company in this financial year by the software exporter. 

4:15 PM

Wipro announces bonus shares in proportion of 1:1

The IT firm has forecast revenue from its IT services business segment to be in the range of $2,607 million to $2,660 million, translating to sequential guidance of (-) 2.0 per cent to 0.0 per cent in constant currency terms.

4:00 PM

Wipro beats Q2 revenue estimates, helped by revival in spending by clients

Wipro registered higher-than-expected second-quarter revenue on Thursday, helped by a revival in spending by its clients in the US communications sector.

3:57 PM

Infosys's Q2 net profit rises to Rs 6,506 cr; revenue up 5% at Rs 40,986 crore

The IT company registered a 4.7 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) increase in its net profit at Rs 6,506 crore for the second quarter of 2024-25 (FY25), below the consensus Bloomberg estimates of around Rs 6,831.4 crore. Sequentially, net profits were up 2.2 per cent.

3:49 PM

News update: Jindal Stainless' Q2 profit falls to Rs 609 cr on lower steel prices