Tel Aviv: Israel’s first official declaration of war since 1973. After the number of Israeli citizens killed in the conflict with Palestine exceeded 600, the Israeli Security Council has declared war according to Article 40 of the country’s constitution.
At least 750 Israelis have gone missing since the conflict began Saturday morning.
On the Palestinian side, 313 people died and more than 2,000 were injured. Hamas militants have fired more than 3,000 rockets at Israel since Saturday morning.
Tel Aviv: Air India evacuates crew from Israel amid ongoing war with Hamas. Ten employees were evacuated. Bring them to India after reaching the Ethiopian city of Azid Ababa. The crew of the canceled Air India flight was transferred to Ethiopia.
As the fighting continues, flights to and from Tel Aviv on Saturday have been canceled due to security concerns. Due to this, the employees were stuck there. They are being transferred to Ethiopia with the help of the Israeli army.
Thiruvananthapuram: The Central Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rains in the state for the next 5 days. In view of the heavy rains, the meteorological department has announced yellow alert in various districts.
09-10-2023 : Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad
10-10-2023 : Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur
11-10-2023 : Ernakulam, Idukki
12-10-2023 : Ernakulam, Palakkad, Malappuram
Yellow alert has been announced in the districts. Chance of isolated heavy rain is forecast. Heavy rains mean rainfall of 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm in 24 hours.
Fisherman alert
The Central Meteorological Department has informed that there is no disruption to fishing in the Kerala-Karnataka coast and Lakshadweep area.
Thiruvananthapuram: A Popular Front activist was caught while trying to cross abroad and handed over to the NIA. Sulfi Ibrahim, a native of Tolikode, was arrested.
Sulfi was detained at the Thiruvananthapuram airport to go to Kuwait and then handed over to the NIA. The NIA officer took him to Kochi for questioning.
Zulfi arrived at Thiruvananthapuram airport on Sunday morning. A look out notice was issued against him who went absconding after the ban of Popular Front. Zulfi arrived at the airport and was stopped by the immigration officials and handed over to the NIA.
Thiruvananthapuram: Sreekumaran Thampi’s work ‘Jeevitham Oru Pendulum’ has been selected for the 47th Vayalar Sahitya Award. Chairman of Vayalar Ramavarma Memorial Trust Perumbathavam Sreedharan announced the award at a press conference held at Muscat Hotel, Thiruvananthapuram. A committee consisting of writers Vijayalakshmi, P K Rajasekharan and Dr. L Thomaskutty selected the works deserving of the award.
The award is one lakh rupees and a sculpture made in bronze by renowned sculptor Kanai Kunji Raman. The award amount is exempt from income tax. Reputation certificate will also be submitted.
Officials announced that the award ceremony will be held on October 27, the death anniversary of Vayalar Ramavarma at 5.30 pm sharp at Nishagandhi Auditorium, Thiruvananthapuram, following the green protocol.
In response to this devastating event, the Karnataka government has announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh for each affected family.
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A tragic incident occurred in Attibele, a town located in the Anekal taluk of the Bengaluru Urban district in Karnataka, as a fire broke out at a firecrackers shop on Saturday, claiming the lives of 12 individuals. However, the Karnataka government has taken swift action and announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh for each affected family.
The incident unfolded at approximately 4.30 pm when a shipment of crackers was being unloaded from a goods vehicle into the shop’s storage facility. Despite the devastating nature of the explosion, nearby shop owners and residents quickly evacuated their premises.
While the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) is still investigating the exact cause of the accident, initial suspicions point towards a spark from an electric wire within the storage facility as the trigger for the fire. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is expected to visit the site to assess the situation, according to official sources.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed his condolences on social media platform ‘X’ (formerly Twitter), stating in Kannada, “I am deeply saddened to hear the news that 12 people died in a fire accident that broke out in a firecracker store near Anekal, Bengaluru urban district. I am going to visit the accident site tomorrow and inspect it. My condolences to the family of the deceased workers.” We are confident that the government will take all necessary measures to ensure that such incidents do not occur in the future.
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India: Popular Indian actor Rajinikanth was recently presented with a book by a monk at the shooting location of his upcoming film, Thalaivar 170, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.The actor was seen humbly accepting the book from the monk and thanking him with folded hands.
The incident was captured on camera and quickly went viral on social media, with fans of Rajinikanth praising the actor for his humility and respect for religious beliefs.
Thalaivar 170 is a highly anticipated Tamil film directed by T. J. Gnanavel and starring Rajinikanth in the lead role. The film is expected to be released in 2024.
Oslo: Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Narges was selected for the award for her fight against the Iranian regime that oppresses women. Narges Mohammadi is imprisoned in Iran. Narges is the 19th woman to win the Nobel Prize.
Narges has been jailed 13 times and is still in jail. In 2016, she was imprisoned for 16 years for her human rights activities in Iran. Narges constantly fought against the death penalty. 51-year-old Narges is currently in jail in Tehran. Narges has been punished by the Iranian government on charges of anti-national activities.
The KSEB board has cautioned that there may be a brief period of power outage from 6:30 pm to 11 pm.
Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has issued a notification warning of possible electricity control in the state today. The board has cautioned that there may be a brief period of power outage from 6:30 pm to 11 pm. This action has been taken in light of the reduced power supply from Idukki and Koodamkulam power plants due to technical failures.
The notification also urges consumers to minimize their electricity consumption until 11 pm. KSEB has requested the cooperation of all consumers in this regard. The board has stated that if there is an unavoidable situation, it may have to restrict power supply for a short period of time.
KSEB has assured that it is taking all necessary steps to restore power supply as soon as possible. The board has also advised consumers to switch off all non-essential electrical appliances during the period of power control. KSEB has apologized for the inconvenience caused and has requested the understanding and cooperation of all consumers during this time.
The first images of the redesigned ‘Air India’ logo have been released, marking the first time the aircraft’s new image has been shown to the public.
Air India, owned by Tata Group, has revealed a new look and feel for its planes. The first images of the redesigned ‘Air India’ logo have been released, marking the first time the aircraft’s new image has been shown to the public. The company stated that the new logo symbolizes endless possibilities and growth.
Starting in December, Air India’s new planes will feature the updated logo. The airline is set to acquire 470 new aircraft for $70 billion, with the Airbus 350 being the first to join the fleet.
The images of the new aircraft were taken at a painting shop in Toulouse, France, and were shared on Air India’s official X page. The A350 planes are expected to arrive in India before December.
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Air India’s rebranding is part of the company’s ambition to become a world-class airline and serve travellers around the globe. CEO Campbell Wilson expressed his pride in representing “New India” to the world.
Air India’s rebranding is part of the company’s ambition to become a world-class airline and serve travellers around the globe. CEO Campbell Wilson expressed his pride in representing “New India” to the world.
