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11:34 PM

Israel's ports feel strain as shipping traffic slows

The recent attacks carried out by the Islamist group Hamas on towns near Gaza have had a significant impact on activity at Israel's ports. This has led to a surge in insurance premiums for Israeli shipments and a growing concern about the availability of food supplies, according to information from Reuters sources and data.

 

One of the affected areas is Ashkelon, a southern coastal city with a port that is vulnerable to rocket attacks by Hamas. As a result, ships are currently not permitted to enter this port, as confirmed by shipping sources.

 

Although the main Israeli ports, such as Ashdod further up the coast and Haifa in the north, remain operational, the shipping and maritime security sectors are closely reevaluating their operations in Israel. This assessment is based on the perceived heightened risk associated with Israeli ports, as noted by Noah Trowbridge, a representative from Dryad Global, a British maritime risk advisory and security company.

11:12 PM

Modi to visit Uttarakhand on October 12

PM Narendra Modi will visit Uttarakhand on 12th October. PM will visit Gunji village, to interact with local people, along with Army, ITBP and BRO personnel. He will offer prayers at Jageshwar Dham. He will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth about Rs 4,200 crore in Pithoragarh: PMO

 

9:25 PM

Rockets fired from Lebanon, Hamas attacks Ashkelon; Gaza death toll jumps to 830

The Israeli Air Force in an official statement has said that they have intercepted at least fourteen to fifteen rockets fired from Lebanon into north Israel. “Following the initial report regarding launches in northern Israel, approximately 15 rockets were launched from Lebanese territory. The IAF aerial defence array successfully intercepted four rocket launches. Ten launches fell in open areas." the statement read

9:22 PM

The unwavering spirit, dedication and the countless hours of hard work of every athlete is inspiring: PM Modi

9:21 PM

Mumbai: More than 3,000 suburban train services to be hit on Western Railway network amid 29-day block

At least 3,100 suburban services and 260 long-distance trains will be fully or partially cancelled amid the 29-day block on the Western Railway in Mumbai, an official said on Tuesday.

9:14 PM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh interacts with CEOs, top industry leaders of Italian defence companies in Rome

The Defence Minister said the complementary capacities of the Indian and Italian defence industry could be optimised in a win-win situation. “Had a wonderful interaction with the CEOs and other top industry leaders of Italian defence companies in Rome today. Highlighted the defence manufacturing opportunities in India.

9:11 PM

At least 40 babies killed, as Israel-Hamas war turns ghastly

In one of the blood-curdling details from the Hamas attack on Israel, at least 40 babies were killed by the terror group, Israel-based i24 News reported on Tuesday.

 

This came after several soldiers were called up for reserve service, and had arrived already expecting the worst, but the scenes were beyond imagination.

 

9:09 PM

Tax collection update: CBDT Chairman Nitin Gupta on tax filing and ITR refund

On tax filing and ITR refund, CBDT Chairman Nitin Gupta says, "On July 31, we have informed that around 53 lakh new taxpayers have joined, which is a 16 per cent growth...Tax collection will get wide and deep...We are using technology to quickly credit the refund of taxpayers, after processing the return,"

 

9:09 PM

Money Laundering Case: AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan on ED raids

After ED raids at his premises, AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan says, "They searched my premises, they had a search warrant. It was in connection with an FIR registered by the CBI in 2016, a chargesheet for which has already been submitted and the hearing is ongoing...This was in connection with recruitment in Delhi Waqf Board...They were here for the last 12-13 hours."

 

9:09 PM

PM Modi reviews progress of schemes to empower women announced in his I-Day address

PM Modi chaired a high level review meeting to discuss the progress made on schemes to be implemented based on his Independence Day speech. PM Modi had spoken about making 2 crore Lakhpati didis, i.e. making 2 crore women engaged in SHGs or Anganwadis Lakhpatis. He took stock of the various livelihood interventions planned to achieve this target.

 

9:08 PM

President Droupadi Murmu to visit Vaishnodevi shrine Thursday

President Droupadi Murmu to visit Vaishnodevi shrine Thursday, will inaugurate remodelled Parvati Bhavan and skywalk there, says spokesperson.

 

6:57 PM

India's direct tax collection rises 17.95% to Rs 11.07 trillion

The government's direct tax collections rose 17.95% on the year to Rs 11.07 trillion in the period from April 1 to October 9, the government said in a statement on Tuesday.India's direct tax collection rises 17.95% to Rs 11.07 trillion

5:58 PM

PM urges Asian Games winners to spread message of drug-free India

5:53 PM

CCI to soon launch regulations around the leniency plus regime

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) will soon come out with regulations around the leniency plus regime, under which companies that are under investigation for cartelisation can report other cartels and get their own penalties reduced, chairperson Ravneet Kaur said. She said competition authorities of BRICS members are meeting this week and they will deliberate on regulations around Big Tech, reported ET Bureau.

 

5:08 PM

PM Modi to interact with Indian athletes who participated in the #AsianGames held in Hangzhou, China shortly