NEWS DIGEST to start the DAY – 9 October – 5 Mins read
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- 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
- “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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Key Maroge Tunnel On Jammu-Srinagar National Highway Thrown Open; 250-meter viaduct will shorten the travel distance on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway
- Territorial Army hires Chinese language interpreters, to induct cyber security experts next; Army deliberating to convert logistics and transport units into the TA soon
- 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
- KCP Heavy Engineering Unit Delivers Gaganyaan (integrated air drop test) Crew Module Structure to ISRO
- 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
- 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
- Indian Air Force Day: IAF Unveils New Ensign, Woman Officer Leads Parade; MiG Makes Last Appearance
- 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
- 56 Ziplined To Safety In Flood-Hit Sikkim By Border Cops’ Rescuers; Teesta River In Full Spate, Rescue Efforts In Progress In Sikkim
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- A Century In 29 Balls, Australian Youngster Jake Fraser-McGurk Gets Past AB de Villiers For Massive Feat
- Today’s Word – Iconology – Study of icons; symbols
