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Israel-Gaza War Explained: How Urban Warfare Evolved In Recent Times

Edited by Debanish Achom | Friday October 13, 2023, New Delhi

Israel has lined up its infantry and armoured elements along the border with Gaza Strip and gave Gazans 24 hours to leave the seaside area, ahead of an expected ground offensive in retaliation against Hamas.

7 Killed, 15 Wounded In Suicide Blast In Afghanistan Mosque

Agence France-Presse | Friday October 13, 2023, Kabul

At least seven people were killed and 15 more wounded when a suicide blast tore through a minority Shiite mosque in northern Afghanistan on Friday, the Taliban government said.

Mamata Banerjee Announces Durga Puja Bonus For Civic Volunteers, ASHA Workers, Cops

Press Trust of India | Friday October 13, 2023, Kolkata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday announced a Rs 5,300 Durga Puja bonus for civic volunteers of the West Bengal Police and Kolkata Police, and ASHA workers employed under the health department.

5 Suspected Russian Spies Appeared In London Court

Reuters | Friday October 13, 2023, London

Five Bulgarian nationals accused of being part of a Russian spying network in Britain appeared by videolink for a brief hearing at a London court on Friday.

People Start Queuing Up At RBI Offices To Exchange Rs 2,000 Notes

Press Trust of India | Friday October 13, 2023, New Delhi

With banks stopping accepting Rs 2,000 notes, people have started queuing up at 19 Reserve Bank of India offices to exchange the high denomination currency, which was withdrawn from circulation.

Supreme Court Flags Issue Of "Great Delay" In Child Adoption Process

Press Trust of India | Friday October 13, 2023, New Delhi

Terming child adoption a "human thing", the Supreme Court on Friday flagged the issue of "great delay" in the process and said several children are awaiting adoption in hope of a better life.

On Camera, Man Aims Gun At Shop's Staff Near Mumbai, Runs After Bullets Didn't Fire

Edited by Divyam Sharma | Friday October 13, 2023, Mumbai/New Delhi

A man entered a bakery shop near Mumbai with a gun for a heist, thinking it would be a "cakewalk" for him, but it did not go as planned.

President of Mexican Senate Ties <i> 'Rakhi'</i> To PM Modi During P20 Summit

President of Mexican Senate Ties 'Rakhi' To PM Modi During P20 Summit

Press Trust of India | Friday October 13, 2023, New Delhi

President of the Mexican Senate Ana Lilia Rivera tied a 'Rakhi' on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's hand on the sidelines of the G20 Parliamentary Speakers' Summit (P20) on Friday.

Boxes Of Cash Found In Raids At Contractor's Properties In Bengaluru

Press Trust of India | Friday October 13, 2023, Bengaluru

Income Tax officials are said to have recovered a huge cache of money stashed in several boxes during searches at properties belonging to a city-based contractor, official sources said on Friday.

"Could Be My Last Video": Scotland Minister's Mother-In-Law Trapped In Gaza

Edited by Divyam Sharma | Friday October 13, 2023

Israel has given a 24-hour ultimatum to residents to flee to the south of Gaza from the north as it plans to conduct all-out air bombings and ground invasion of the region.

Infosys, TCS Cut Back On Hiring Due To Waning Demand For IT Services

Reuters | Friday October 13, 2023, Bengaluru

India's top IT service providers are going slow on hiring as clients cut back spending and defer projects due to macroeconomic challenges, in a U-turn from the excesses of the past few years made in anticipation of further growth.

42 Crores Found Under Bed In Bengaluru Home, KCR's Party Finds A Poll Link

Written by Uma Sudhir | Friday October 13, 2023, Hyderabad

More than Rs 42 crore in cash was found hidden in 22 boxes under a bed at a house in Bengaluru late last night. The cash was recovered following Income Tax raids on a former woman corporator and her husband.

Pune Cop Won Rs 1.5 Crore On Fantasy Gaming App. Did He Gamble? Inquiry On

Reported by Sunilkumar Singh | Friday October 13, 2023, Pune

He won Rs 1.5 crore on Dream11, a popular online fantasy gaming platform. Pimpri Chinchwad Police Commissionerate Sub Inspector Somnath Zende had started receiving the money in his account. However, the joy was short-lived.

Most Students In Kota Are Stressed, Over 1% Clinically Depressed: Government Survey

Written by Harsha Kumari Singh | Friday October 13, 2023, Jaipur

Most students in Kota are stressed and over 1% suffer from clinical depression. These worrying statistics have emerged from a survey conducted by the government to find out the reasons behind the deaths by suicide in the education hub.

Hamas' Secret Tunnels: Israel's Tall Challenge In Ground Offensive Plan

Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Friday October 13, 2023, New Delhi

As Israel gears up for an all-out ground offensive in Gaza Strip, one of the biggest challenges they face is Hamas' extensive tunnel network under Gaza

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