Israeli security forces secure a road near what the Israeli government said was a drone attack on the home of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Caesarea, Israel, on October 19, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP
‘Serious mistake,’ Netanyahu said after trying to survive; Iran accuses Hezbollah of being behind drone strikes
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday (19 October 2024) accused Iran-backed Hezbollah of trying to assassinate him, as the Middle East was on edge after Israel vowed to retaliate against an Iranian missile attack. Mr Netanyahu’s office said a drone was launched at his home in the central city of Caesarea but that he and his wife were not home and there were no injuries.
INDIA Bloc shares seats for Jharkhand elections; RJD, the left party is not happy
Bloc INDIA (Indian National Inclusive, Development Alliance) on Saturday (October 19, 2024) announced the division of seats for the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly elections between Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), Congress, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), and Left parties. Chief Minister Hemant Soren, accompanied by Jharkhand Congress party Ghulam Ahmad Mir in Ranchi, announced that the JMM and Congress will contest in 70 seats, and the RJD and Left parties will contest in the remaining 11 seats.
Mahayuti’s deal is almost final after meeting Amit Shah
The seat-sharing talks between the ruling Mahayuti constituencies in Maharashtra are nearing completion after a nearly three-hour meeting with Union Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah in New Delhi till Saturday (October 19, 2024). “Talks are on for more than 20 seats,” sources said The Hindu. The discussion was held between Mr. Shah, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, and Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar with the BJP slated to take the largest share of the pie between 155 and 160 seats. Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde will get around 80 to 85 seats and Ajit Pawar’s NCP will contest in 50-55 seats.
20 bomb threats a day; aviation security regulators meet airline CEOs
On a day when 20 bomb threats were issued to several airlines, the aviation security regulator, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), held a meeting with various airline CEOs to discuss ways to reduce disruption from hoax bomb threats to ongoing flights. made for the sixth day in a row.
Vikash Yadav, wanted by FBI for Pannun murder plot, arrested by Delhi Police in kidnapping case, released on bail
Vikash Yadav – a former Indian government official indicted by US authorities for his alleged role in a failed plot to kill Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil – was arrested by the Special Cell of the Delhi Police in December 2023 in an unrelated kidnapping and extortion case. . He was granted interim bail by a Delhi court in March 2024, and regular bail a month later.
BJP fields Krishnakumar in Palakkad, Navya Haridas in Wayanad, K. Balakrishnan in Chelakkara
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has nominated party state general secretary C. Krishnakumar as its candidate in the Palakkad Assembly by-election. He will be up against Rahul Mamkootathil of United Democratic Front (UDF) and Front Democratic Front (LDF) P. Sarin in the much-awaited contest. BJP fielded Mahila Morcha leader Navya Haridas in Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency. He will be pitted against Congress national leader Priyanka Gandhi and LDF’s Sathyan Mokeri.
President Murmu ended his three-nation visit to Africa
President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday left for home after completing a three-nation visit to Algeria, Mauritania and Malawi, setting a new benchmark in India-Africa relations. This is the first visit of an Indian Head of State to three African countries.
India will have better road infrastructure than the US, says Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said in Bhopal on Saturday (October 19, 2024) that India will have better road infrastructure than the United States, and the Central government is determined to achieve this. Mr. Gadkari said that good road connectivity, waterways and railways can help the country’s economic growth.
Ind vs NZ 1st Test: India look up after Sarfaraz-Pant show on day 4; Kiwis on the cusp of victory
For a glorious 170 minutes, Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant dared to dream. With every exotic hit, the duo takes India closer and closer to achieving the impossible. And then the second new ball came as a cruel awakening. Sarfaraz and Pant were prized out, dampening India’s chances to record a famous win. On the fifth and final day of a thrilling Test, New Zealand needed 107 runs to take the series lead. The visitors had all ten wickets intact; India needs a miracle.
Published – 20 October 2024 07:08 IST
