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6 min read Last Updated : Oct 17 2024 | 10:43 PM IST

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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

Topics :Narendra ModiRahul GandhiBJPCongressGazaIsrael-PalestineMaharashtra Assembly ElectionsShiv Sena

First Published: Oct 17 2024 | 9:00 AM IST