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Air India on Sunday said it has cancelled its flights to and from Tel Aviv till October 14. Israel came under attack by Hamas militants on Saturday and since then, both sides are engaged in fighting in which scores of people have died.

Israeli soldiers fought to repel Hamas militants Sunday and exchanged fire with the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, raising the prospect of a broader regional conflagration a day after an unprecedented surprise attack on southern Israel by Palestinian militants that killed at least 250 and left Israelis stunned and reeling. The Hamas militants broke out of the blockaded Gaza Strip and rampaged through nearby Israeli communities, taking captives, including women, children and the elderly, while Israel's retaliation strikes leveled buildings in Gaza and its prime minister said the country was at war.

As India-Canada relations strained in the wake of allegations by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau against India, there is another major problem that is plaguing Indian students here - lack of job opportunities.In 2022, a total of 226,450 Indian students arrived in Canada to pursue higher education, making India the top source country of new international students entering the North American nation last year, data suggests.

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US will send a carrier strike group to the Eastern Mediterranean in support of Israel

The Pentagon has ordered the Ford carrier strike group to sail to the Eastern Mediterranean to be ready to assist Israel, two US officials said on Sunday. The USS Gerald R. Ford and its approximately 5,000 sailors and deck of warplanes will be accompanied by cruisers and destroyers in a show of force.

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Closely monitoring developments in Israel and Gaza: IMF

International Monetary Fund on Sunday said it was closely monitoring developments in Israel and Gaza, and it was too early to assess any economic impact. We are deeply saddened by the loss of life. We are monitoring this concerning situation closely," an IMF spokesperson said, adding that it was too early to say anything about the economic consequences.

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Over 4.6 million pilgrims visited Char Dham so far this year, says Uttarakhand CM Dhami

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday said that over 4.6 million devotees embarked on Char Dham Yatra, which comprises the four holy shrines of Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath, so far this year. He said that with the promotion of religious tourism, the livelihood of the local people has also increased and employment generation has gained new dimensions.

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India's energy sector has undergone a remarkable transformation, says Union Minister RK Singh

India's energy sector has undergone a remarkable transformation, aimed at providing reliable, affordable and sustainable energy to its people, Union Minister RK Singh said on Sunday. The Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy was speaking after India and Saudi Arabia signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Riyadh in the fields of electrical interconnections, green hydrogen and supply chains.

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Drone recovered near International Border in Amritsar

A drone was recovered from a field near the International Border in Amritsar district, Punjab on Sunday, a Border Security Force (BSF) official said. On receiving information, BSF troops conducted a search operation on the outskirts of Panjgrain village, the official said. The drone was recovered in a broken condition from the field, the BSF official added.

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US biggest export destination for Indian smartphones in Apr-Jul: Govt data

India exported smartphones worth $ 4.67 billion in April-July this fiscal, following a multifold jump in shipments to the US, which emerged as the biggest destination for India-made devices, according to government data. The smartphone exports to the US jumped multiple times to $ 1.67 billion during the first four months of this fiscal against $ 284.6 million a year ago, the commerce ministry data showed.

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Disrupting Saudi-Israel ties may have motivated Hamas attack: Antony Blinken

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said part of the motivation for Hamas' latest attack on Israel could have been disrupting a potential normalizing of Israel-Saudi Arabia ties, adding Washington will announce new aid for Israel on Sunday.

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CBI searches residences of Firhad Hakim, TMC MLA Madan Mitra

The CBI on Sunday conducted searches at 12 locations, including residences of senior West Bengal minister Firhad Hakim and TMC MLA Madan Mitra, in different parts of the state in connection with its probe into alleged irregularities in recruitments made by civic bodies, officials said. Hakim, who is the minister of urban development and municipal affairs and the mayor of Kolkata, is a senior leader of the Trinamool Congress and has significant sway in the party's organisation.

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Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan arrives in India on State visit

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Sunday arrived in Delhi on a State visit to India. Union Minister of State for Education Annapurna Devi received her in New Delhi. She was welcomed with a traditional folk dance performance at the airport. Ministry of External Affairs official spokesperson Arindam Bagchi stated that it is Samia Suluhu Hassan's first visit to India after assuming office.

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Israel-Hamas war: More than 400 Israelis dead, over 2,048 wounded

Over 400 people lost their lives and still counting after Hamas launched an attack on Israel near the Gaza Strip, Times of Israel reported on Sunday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a stern warning to Hamas, claiming that it had begun a terrible war and that the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) would use all of its strength to undermine their capacity.

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Bengaluru Metro's Purple Line to be operational from October 9

Bengaluru Metro's Purple Line also known as the Whitefield-Challaghatta Metro corridor will be fully operational from Monday, October 9, without any official inauguration, Bangalore Central MP, PC Mohan informed on Sunday.

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'5G, fixed wireless service from Jio, Airtel to drive smart TV growth'

Xiaomi India President Muralikrishnan B says that the second half of 2024 is going to be the biggest after a long period, starting from Independence Day to Rakhi to Onam and now headed towards Diwali coupled with the cricket World Cup tournament. He further said that high-speed 5G network and fixed wireless service offered by Jio and Airtel will drive growth of smart television in the country.

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Death toll from Hamas' wide-scale incursion in Israel rises to 600: Reports

Several Israeli media outlets are reporting that the death toll from Hamas' wide-ranging incursion into Israel has risen to 600. There has been no official confirmation of the number of deaths on the Israeli side since the fighting erupted early Saturday. Palestinian officials say more than 300 people have been killed in Gaza, without differentiating between fighters and civilians.

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British delegation to start next round of India-UK FTA talks on Oct 9

A 30-member official delegation from the UK will start the next round of negotiations for a free trade agreement with the Indian team here from Monday to close remaining issues so that the two countries conclude the talks soon, an official has said.

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UP govt to spend Rs 31 cr to improve cattle breeds, enhance milk production during next 5 months

Uttar Pradesh government has embarked upon a mission to enhance cattle breeds, boost milk production, and augment the population of indigenous cow breeds. Recently, the government prepared a detailed action plan for three pivotal schemes under the Nand Baba Milk Mission, according to which, it would be spending Rs 31 crore in the remaining five months of this fiscal year across these schemes.