Israel on Thursday launched a full-scale attack in Lebanon targetting several locations of terror group Hezbollah. The attack was initiated by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) shortly after Hezbollah gave a televised speech condemning the recent pager and walkie-talkie attacks in the country.
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A series of walkie-talkie explosions at Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon killed 14 people and injured over 300, a day after similar incidents involving pagers left 12 dead and nearly 3,000 wounded.
19 Sep, 18:10 (IST)
The West Bengal Medical Council (WBMC) on Thursday cancelled the registration of Dr Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, following his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with a rape-murder case and allegations of financial irregularities.
19 Sep, 14:53 (IST)
BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh today accused the National Conference and the Congress of advancing Pakistan's agenda during the Jammu and Kashmir elections. Chugh's charges came following Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif's remarks in which he claimed that his country and the NC-Congress alliance are aligned in their efforts to restore Article 370 and 35(A).
19 Sep, 13:06 (IST)
BJP president J P Nadda today released the party’s manifesto for the October 5 Haryana Assembly polls. The saffron party has promised to purchase 24 crops at the Minimum Support Price and guarantee a government job for every Agniveer from the state. Nadda released the manifesto in the presence of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Union Ministers M L Khatar, Rao Inderjit Singh and K P Gurjar at Rohtak.
19 Sep, 11:07 (IST)
The Uttar Pradesh Government will purchase 120 electric buses which will operate across Lucknow, Aligarh, Moradabad, Ayodhya, and Gorakhpur. Under the directives of UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the process to add 120 electric buses (in addition to 100 buses) to the fleet of the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) is progressing rapidly.
19 Sep, 08:59 (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to address election rallies in Srinagar and Katra today, September 19, ahead of the second phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls, scheduled for September 25. PM Modi is slated to address a public rally at Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket Stadium in Srinagar at around 12:00 noon, followed by another at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board Sports Complex in Katra at 3:00 PM.
New Delhi, September 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Union Cabinet has approved the "One Nation, One Election" (ONOE) proposal, which aims to hold simultaneous Lok Sabha, Assembly, urban body, and panchayat polls within 100 days. This move aligns with the recommendations of a panel led by former President Ram Nath Kovind, which studied global best practices and consulted economists and the Election Commission.
While NDA allies, including Nitish Kumar's JDU and LJP, have supported the move, opposition parties like Congress strongly oppose it. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge called it a distraction tactic, while AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi argued it compromises federalism and democracy. India last held simultaneous elections in 1967. One Nation, One Election: ‘Bharat Takes a Giant Stride Towards Electoral Reforms’, Says Amit Shah As Union Cabinet Approves ONOE.
New York State Police dismissed rumors of explosives found near former U.S. President Donald Trump's rally site on Long Island. Reports initially claimed explosives were discovered in a vehicle outside Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale. However, police confirmed that the reports were unfounded. Walkie-Talkie Blasts in Lebanon: Solar Energy Systems Explode in Several Areas in Beirut, Says Reports.
A series of walkie-talkie explosions at Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon killed 14 people and injured over 300, a day after similar incidents involving pagers left 12 dead and nearly 3,000 wounded. The exact number of walkie-talkies that exploded remains unknown, though reports suggest several hundred.
The devices, purchased around five months ago, have caused widespread destruction across East Lebanon, with additional reports of landline telephones also exploding. The cause of these incidents remains under investigation.
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