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Donald Trump has revealed that he had spoken to Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu where they had a discussion over call regarding the conflicts in the Middle East, reported Slate. Donald Trump asserted that Benjamin Netanyahu eventually ignored US President Joe Biden’s warnings regarding the troop movements in Rafah of Gaza which led to the death of Yahya Sinwar, infamous Hamas leader, as per a report. Former US President Donald Trump also added that Benjamin Netanyahu asked for his advice that how should Israel respond to missile attacks coming from Iran, following which Donald Trump suggested Benjamin Netanyahu to do whatever is needed to be done, reported Slate. Also Read: Donald Trump edges past Kamala Harris in this poll for the first time since July

Swavlamban Shakti at the Babina Field Firing Ranges. More than 1,800 personnel, 210 armoured vehicles, 50 specialist vehicles, and multiple air and aviation assets participated in this exercise conducted by White Tiger Division under Sudarshan Chakra Corps over six days from October 17. The Sudarshan Chakra Corps is a strike corps of the Army and is headquartered in Bhopal. This large-scale manoeuvre and live-fire exercise focused on testing New Technology Equipment (NTEs) from the Indian defence industry, to shape future combat strategies.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Stock of Hyundai Motor India Ltd, only the second pure-play passenger vehicle maker to be listed on the Indian stock exchanges after Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, debuted on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) at ₹1,934 on Tuesday, a slight discount to its issue price ₹1,960. The issue—a milestone for both the company’s parent Hyundai Motor Co.

NATO — is not welcome by some key Western partners, in particular Germany. Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia was also likely looking at the postelection scenario in the US to assess the possibility of cease-fire talks with Ukraine. He assessed that if partial cease-fire deals could be reached over attacks on energy infrastructure and Black Sea shipping routes, it would signal the end of the «hot phase» of the war. Zelenskyy spoke to journalists on Monday and his comments were embargoed until Tuesday. On NATO, Zelenskyy said France, Britain and Italy have shown signs of support. Germany has reservations, however, and Zelenskyy believes only a US green light will convince Berlin to accept the idea.

South Korea has warned that it might consider supplying weapons to Ukraine following allegations that North Korea has sent troops to Russia to bolster Moscow's military efforts in Ukraine. South Korean officials view these developments as a serious security threat, as they fear that Russia may reciprocate by providing North Korea with advanced weapons technologies that could enhance its nuclear and missile capabilities aimed at South Korea.

Amit Shah on Tuesday inaugurated welfare schemes at National Dairy Development Board's (NDDB) diamond jubilee celebration at Anand. “To place a cooperative produce in the market through branding and empowering cooperatives to compete properly with the corporates is our success, claimed Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah. He was inaugurating several farmer welfare schemes worth Rs 300 crore during the National Dairy Development Board's (NDDB) diamond jubilee celebration along with the commemoration of birth anniversary of Shri Tribhuvandas Patel in Anand. Speaking on the occasion, Shah said “Today, our Amul brand holds the top position globally, which is a significant achievement for us” adding that farmers of apricots from Ladakh, apples from Himachal, and pineapples from Meghalaya will benefit from the initiatives launched today.

polymer production capacity could double by 2030, according to government estimates, exceeding 15 million tonnes. The largest new project in the country will be SIBUR’s Amur Gas Chemical Complex, with a production capacity of 2.7 million tonnes of polyethylene and polypropylene per year. Setto launch in 2027, the complex is well positioned to tap into thegrowing potential offered by Asian markets.

West Bengal has immense growth potential in the carbon black industry as the sector is expected to witness increasing demand from the electric vehicle (EV) market and battery manufacturing, an official said on Tuesday. Speaking at the Asia Pacific Carbon Black Conference, state Chief Secretary Manoj Pant highlighted the projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8 per cent for the sector over the next decade and invited industrialists to invest in the state's emerging industrial landscape. «There is tremendous potential for growth in this industry, particularly as EV demand rises and carbon black becomes integral to both tyres and battery components,» Pant said. He reaffirmed the government's commitment to fostering industrial growth and attracting investments while emphasising ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure and streamline policies to create a business-friendly environment.

Türkiye has introduced a series of regulatory changes that relax work permit requirements for refugees and foreign nationals. The revised regulations, published in the Official Gazette, offer temporary work permit exemptions to certain groups, including refugees and professionals delivering essential services. The Ministry of Labor and Social Security announced that the new rules will simplify the exemption process and extend the validity period for which specific foreign workers can operate without a permit.

Lidia Thorpe interrupted King Charles during a parliamentary reception on his visit to Australia, shouting accusations of historical wrongs committed against Indigenous Australians. «You committed genocide against our people. Give us our land back. Give us what you stole from us—our bones, our skulls, our babies, our people,» Thorpe declared, according to a viral video that captured the event. The 51-year-old senator was quickly escorted out by security personnel. Thorpe’s actions sent shockwaves through Parliament, where many lawmakers and dignitaries were present. Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott, who attended the event, referred to the senator’s outburst as «unfortunate political exhibitionism.» Later, Thorpe defended her actions, telling the BBC, «To be sovereign, you have to be of the land. He is not of this land.»

France has announced its decision to maintain internal border controls until April 30, 2025, due to heightened terrorist threats and concerns over irregular migration. The French authorities formally notified the European Commission that border controls with neighboring Schengen countries—Belgium, Spain, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Germany, and Italy—will not conclude on October 31, 2024, as initially scheduled. The extension follows the country's ongoing concerns over public safety. France's current border control measures will end on October 31, 2024, and a new set of controls will take effect from November 1, 2024. The decision comes amid threats related to terrorist activities, the presence of criminal networks involved in illegal migration, and migration flows that could potentially include radicalized individuals.

Target is reducing prices on more than 2,000 items ranging from snacks to toys and cold medicine in an effort to attract bargain-hunting shoppers during the holiday season, the retailer said on Tuesday. The price reductions will be across national brands and Target's own private brands, including food and beverages, everyday essentials and holiday gifts, it said. The move comes ahead of the shorter-than-usual key shopping period this year, and against a backdrop of frugal consumer behaviour.

«A snake was found on the berth of train number 17322 (Jasidih to Vasco Da Gama),» he wrote, urging quick action due to the serious nature of the situation. «Please take immediate action,» he added, emphasizing the need for a prompt response.

Navy Vice Chief Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan on Tuesday said the naval force was happy to learn about India and China reaching an agreement on patrolling along the LAC in eastern Ladakh as he underlined that in national security issues, it is «not easy» to come to any kind of a settlement. He said this during a media interaction held at Kota House ahead of the third edition of Navy's flagship seminar Swavlamban. His remarks came a day after India announced that it has reached an agreement with China on patrolling along the LAC in eastern Ladakh.

Three Mile Island nuclear plant in Pennsylvania have sat dormant for so long that grass has sprung up in the towers' hollowed-out bases and wildlife roam inside. Armed guard stations at an entrance to the shut concrete facility, surrounded by barbed wire, sit empty. The plant, which would run so loud when operating that workers were required to wear hearing protection, is nearly silent. «It's still eerie walking in here and it's, just, quiet,» Constellation regulatory assurance manager Craig Smith said during a tour of the plant last week. Smith, who worked at Three Mile Island when Constellation shut the site's remaining reactor in 2019, is now preparing for a restart.

Triveni Engineering & Industries Ltd, which makes sugar and engineered-to-order turbo gearbox, has entered into Indian-Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) business with launch of premium whisky brands in Uttar Pradesh. In a regulatory filing on Tuesday, Triveni informed that it has launched premium and super premium whisky brands 'Matsya Triple Reserve Blended Whisky' and 'The Crafters Stamp Rare Artisan Blended Whisky', respectively in Uttar Pradesh. «The current annual production capacities for these brands are 1,35,000 liters and 4,20,000 litres, respectively. Both whisky brands have been launched across 25 districts of Uttar Pradesh in July 2024,» it said. Triveni plans a roll out across the state by FY'26, covering over 5000 retail outlets.

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Cyclone Dana is likely to make landfall between north Odisha and West Bengal coasts between Puri and Sagar Islands, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said. The low-pressure area developed over the east-central Bay of Bengal and adjoining the north Andaman Sea is likely to intensify into a depression by October 22 morning. «The depression over Eastcentral Bay of Bengal moved west-northwestwards with a speed of 6 kmph during past 3 hours and lay centred at 0830 hrs IST of today, the 22nd October, over the same region near latitude 15.5° N and longitude 91.0°E, about 700 km southeast of Paradip (Odisha), 750 km south-southeast of Sagar Island (West Bengal) and 730 km south-southeast of Khepupara (Bangladesh),» the IMD said in its latest weather bulletin. «It is very likely to move west-northwestwards and intensify into a cyclonic storm by 23rd October, 2024 over eastcentral Bay of Bengal. Thereafter, continuing to move northwestwards, it is very likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm over northwest Bay of Bengal by morning of 24th and cross north Odisha and West Bengal coasts between Puri and Sagar Island during night of 24th and morning of 25th October, 2024 as a severe Cyclonic Storm with a wind speed of 100-110 kmph gusting 120 kmph,» it added.