Daily Curated News –160

October 9, 2023 0 Comments

NEWS DIGEST to start the DAY – 9 October – 5 Mins read

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  1. Cricket World Cup: KL Rahul, Virat Kohli’s Stunning Rescue Acts Take India To 6-Wicket Win; duo stitched a crucial 165-run stand to rescue India from 2 for 3
  2. “Our 9/11,” Says Israel As Over 1,000 Killed on both sides In War With Hamas; Iran Funding Hamas Operations, Says Israel’s Representative At UN; US Routes Aircraft Carrier, Warships; 18,000 Indians Stuck As Gun Battles Rage In Israeli Towns; Several Americans Killed; Scared, Without Food, No Place To Go: Thousands Flee As Israel Pounds Gaza
  3. 2,400 people were killed, 1,300 Homes Reduced to Rubble in earthquakes in Afghanistan, in the deadliest tremors to rock the quake-prone mountainous country in years
  4. Indian Railways is converting two abandoned railway coaches into theme-based restaurants at Katra and Jammu railway stations; Senior official who won VRS case against Railways given ‘punishment posting’, alleges employees’ unions
  5. Manipur’s Governor has warned civil society groups and individuals against renaming places in communications and maps amid the ethnic violence; CM says ‘Dialogue top priority, want Manipuris to feel secure again
  6. Key Maroge Tunnel On Jammu-Srinagar National Highway Thrown Open; 250-meter viaduct will shorten the travel distance on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway
  7. Territorial Army hires Chinese language interpreters, to induct cyber security experts next; Army deliberating to convert logistics and transport units into the TA soon
  8. UP Teens Brag About Shooting Teacher In Leg, Police Arrests Them Within 24 Hours; 2 Minor Sisters, Alone At Home, Found With Throats Slit In UP, accused not identified
  9. KCP Heavy Engineering Unit Delivers Gaganyaan (integrated air drop test) Crew Module Structure to ISRO
  10. India-Sri Lanka ferry service set to begin tomorrow, over a decade since plan 1st mooted; will operate between Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu and Kankesanthurai in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. The transit time 3hrs
  11. Union Govt to Computerise 1,851 Agri & Rural Development Banks, State Cooperative Registrars; State-run lenders to work on climate risk metrics; NBFCs may post up to 30% profit rise on strong loan growth; Govt clears appointments of 12 executive directors for various state-owned banks
  12. Indian Air Force Day: IAF Unveils New Ensign, Woman Officer Leads Parade; MiG Makes Last Appearance
  13. 28 Unclaimed Bodies From Odisha Train Tragedy Likely To Be Disposed; civic body issued SOP for scientifically disposing of the remains of the 28 people whose rightful claimants were not found
  14. 56 Ziplined To Safety In Flood-Hit Sikkim By Border Cops’ Rescuers; Teesta River In Full Spate, Rescue Efforts In Progress In Sikkim
  15. India, Saudi Arabia tie up for electrical interconnections, green hydrogen; Mass-market carmakers are making ‘six airbags’ a new norm for cars & SUVs in India
  16. Hong Kong issued its 2nd highest storm warning signal, prompting the closure of some transport services and schools, as Typhoon Koinu skirted the financial hub, bringing rains and powerful gusts
  17. Justin Trudeau today posted on X, that he has discussed India “and the importance of upholding — and respecting — the rule of law” with Mohamed Bin Zayed, the President of UAE
  18. Passengers Cheer As Intoxicated Man Removed From UK-Spain Flight; seemingly intoxicated passenger, struggling to stand and walk, as three police officersguide him toward the planes door
  19. A Century In 29 Balls, Australian Youngster Jake Fraser-McGurk Gets Past AB de Villiers For Massive Feat
  20. Today’s Word – Iconology – Study of icons; symbols