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Smoke billows from Israeli airstrikes in Aramti, near the Lebanon-Israel border. (Photo: AFP)
We also cover: At the UN, Jaishankar Says Pakistan’s Evil Ghosts Are Now Haunting Its Organisation; How Much Will the Salary of Central Government Employees Increase After DA Increase in October; and Mumbai Gears Up for Navratri as Artisans Give Final Touches to Goddess Durga Statues, and more.
In today’s Afternoon Digest, News18 brings you breaking news about the escalating Israel-Lebanon conflict after the Israeli army “finished off” Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah in a strike. We also bring you the visit of the Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud to the Tirupati temple, amid the laddoo controversy, and some highlights of IIFA 2024, where Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji benefited from high participation.
Israel May Have Started Limited ‘Cross Border Movement’ Into Lebanon To Take Hezbollah Positions: Report
Israeli forces may have begun or will be beginning ‘limited operations’ across the Lebanese border to take positions close to Hezbollah, according to a senior administration official and a US official. The officials spoke of the ‘border movement’ of the minority, adding that Israel did not appear to have decided to enter Lebanon but was willing to do so. READ MORE
SC Chief Justice DY Chandrachud Offers Prayers at Tirumala Temple
Supreme Court Chief Justice DY Chandrachud offered prayers at Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirumala on Sunday. Entering the temple with his entourage through the Vaikuntha line, the Chief Justice prayed in the sanctum sanctorum. READ MORE
‘This Is Karma’: At UN, Jaishankar Says Pakistan’s Evil Ghosts Are Now Tormenting Its Community
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said the ‘problems’ Pakistan ‘wanted to visit other people are now eating away at its own people’ without naming the neighboring country specifically. He also emphasized that leaving PoK (Pakistan-administered Kashmir) would resolve the long-standing problems between India and Pakistan and ‘reject Pakistan’s long-standing attachment to terrorism’. READ MORE
‘If Someone Rises To Kill You…’: Netanyahu Says Israel ‘Settles Accounts’ Over Hassan Nasrallah Killing
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday that his country “was able to settle cases with a large number of people,” his first public statement on the killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah in airstrikes in Beirut, Lebanon. After returning from a trip to the United Nations in New York, the Israeli Prime Minister called Nasrallah’s assassination a ‘historic turning point’. He went on to say, “If someone rises to kill you, kill him first,” reflecting Israel’s widespread response in Lebanon to the recent escalation. READ MORE
Seventh Pay Commission: How Much Will Central Government Employees Salary Increase After DA Hike in October?
Central government employees are eagerly awaiting the announcement of the DA hike which will increase their salaries. Although the Center will make an announcement in October, there has been no official announcement so far. Last year, the DA was increased in the first week of October. READ MORE
Mumbai Gears Up For Navratri, Artists Give Final Touches To Goddess Durga Images
After Ganesh Chaturthi, which ended two weeks ago, Navratri will bring more joy to Mumbai as the city prepares to welcome Durga. Images of the Hindu goddess are being prepared as artisans give their last words, which will then be placed on pandas across the city. This year’s festival will run from October 3 to 12. READ MORE
Shinde Sena Targets Uddhav Thackeray’s Party for Supporting Candidate Facing Maratha Backlash
In the intense political battle between the two factions of Shiv Sena, Arun Sawant, a senior leader from Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena, attacked Uddhav Thackeray’s party for their decision to suspend Pravina Morajkar, a former Kurla corporation, as. candidate for the next election. READ MORE
Shah Rukh Khan Greets Fans With Love At IIFA 2024, Fans Call Him ‘King’; Video Goes Viral
Shah Rukh Khan once again melted hearts with his presence at IIFA 2024. The superstar was seen greeting his fans with love at the prestigious event. As soon as Shah Rukh arrived on the green carpet, a crowd gathered to watch their favorite actor. The video has gone viral on social media. READ MORE
‘The Only Reason There Is…’: Rohit Sharma Opens Up About His Decision To Retire From T20Is
After leading India to the T20 World Cup title in Barbados on June 29, 2024, Indian men’s cricket team captain Rohit Sharma has announced his retirement from the shortest format of the game. The two-time T20 World Cup winner finished his T20I career with 4231 runs in 159 matches. He scored five major scores and hit 205 sixes during his 17-year career. READ MORE