Biggest Story In India Headlines 24th October 2024
Israel and the US issued security alerts warning their citizens to stay away from Sri Lanka over credible terrorist threats in the southern and western parts of the island nation. The national security council ordered Israelis to leave tourist sites, including Arugam Bay and other southern beaches, immediately, as specific intelligence pointed to an attack on them.
The U.S. embassy in Sri Lanka also warned its citizens, noting to steer clear of traveling to or through the Arugam Bay area, using extreme caution. Neither government would comment on details of the threat, but both stated that they are collaboratively working with Sri Lankan authorities to enhance security forces. Also, tourists are to avoid large gatherings and remain vigilant in all public areas.
This threat comes during a critical time for Sri Lanka as it is recovering from past incidents and is focused on rebuilding the tourism sector post-pandemic. Both countries stressed that cooperation with local law enforcement should be in place to prevent any attack.
Classified U.S. intelligence documents may detail Israel’s plans to attack Iran militarily, Pentagon Senior Official Ariane Tabatabai has leaked. The leaked information indicates that Israel remains locked into its military preparation and missile and drone exercises on October 1 to confront Iran’s ballistic missile attack. The leaked information apparently is based on a secret document by the U.S. Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, which encompasses information about Israel’s use of an air-launched ballistic missile, as well as covert drone activities.
While Sky News Arabic reported that Tabatabai, an Iranian-American official in the office of U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, was responsible for the leak, Fox News contested these claims and said she is working with full security clearance. The FBI is investigating the leak, which has caused a stir within Washington and among Israeli officials. The Israeli officials claim that their military operations are not watched so closely by the U.S. because their reported losses had constituted a strain on their cordial allies.
The Israeli officials insisted that though embarrassed, they were not going to withhold information from the U.S. but urged the Pentagon to identify and prosecute the source of the leak to prevent such incidents in the future.
Hezbollah confirmed that one of its most senior leaders and possibly the successor to Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli airstrike on the southern suburbs of Beirut. The strike occurred early last October as part of an Israeli campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Considered within Hezbollah as a very influential figure, Safieddine, in his sixties, had long been regarded as the most probable successor to Nasrallah, who founded the group. His demise occurs at a very trying time for Hezbollah, which has been wounded and dented by successive airstrikes by Israelis. Nasrallah himself was reportedly killed in a preceding airstrike in September, and the organization was left severely disoriented.
Safieddine’s assassination is the second major blow to Hezbollah leadership, as he died at a very crucial time and has further left behind a vacuum of power. The group is strong at internal front and is slowly withstanding all the external pressures.
The current situation is such that since the death of its two top leaders, an official successor has not been designated.
The movie is going to be a sequel to the super-hit movie that was released back in 2008, Ghajini. Tamil and Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan and Suriya are under discussion to collaborate on this project. Both the actors have shown much enthusiasm over the project but still have been cautious not to tag it as a remake. In preliminary discussions, it has been planned to shoot the sequel of both Hindi and Tamil versions simultaneously. This will ensure reaching out to a greater audience.
Producers Allu Aravind and Madhu Mantena have reportedly already sounded out the idea of a sequel to Aamir Khan, who has asked them to elaborate more on the storyboard before taking a further step. Suriya, who was the lead in the Tamil version of Ghajini, has confirmed that things had begun and he was excited at the prospect.
Not long ago, Suriya commented on the possibility of having “Ghajini 2”. “Ghajini 2 may happen. We’re still in the early stages of planning, but it’s certainly exciting.” Fans eagerly wait for all these other details about this supposed blockbuster mashup between the two stars.
Turkey has selectively cut off access to several popular social media platforms, including X, formerly known as Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, after a deadly terrorist attack at the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS) headquarters in Ankara. The partial block took place hours after the attack, which killed and wounded several people. Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya confirmed that the incident was a terrorist attack involving an explosion and gunfire.
Reports reveal that it happened at TUSAS facility, 40-kilometer outskirts of Turkish capital. Local media quoted that a suicide bomber might be the reason for the explosion. The emergency services reached there on time and evacuated all the employees from the facility. The security forces blocked all the region.
The internet restriction has been confirmed by NetBlocks, an organization monitoring internet outages and digital governance. According to it, the social media restrictions were part of the larger efforts by the government to control the flow of information and manage public response to the attack. Previously, Turkey has implemented such bans during phases of crisis to curb the spread of misinformation.
US and South Korean Intelligence Sources: North Korea Deploys Military Personnel to Russia Amid Increased Escalation of Russia-Ukraine Conflict Around 3,000 North Korean soldiers are reportedly undergoing training inside Russia, sources in US and South Korean intelligence said, with estimates suggesting they are expected to augment Moscow’s war efforts in Ukraine.
For the first time, since the nearly three-year long conflict began, a third country could be providing Russia with direct armed assistance. North Korean officers and technical specialists have already been reported to be on the ground in occupied Russian territories in Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy admitted.
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Pyongyang troops had been seen in Russia, but he declined to add more about their involvement. Exactly what North Korea is doing in the war is not specified, though reports indicate they are operating to assist in drone activities or technical support.
If the North Korean soldiers are to engage actively, this now may be the first step into a new phase of the conflict, further complicating geopolitical affairs and attracting other countries into it.
A Delhi-based tech developer was found in the news lately after reports surfaced that he had bought the domain name “JioHotstar.com” ahead of the much-anticipated merger between JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar. The unknown developer has agreed to sell his domain to Reliance Industries in hopes of funding his education at Cambridge University.
A message was sent to Reliance executives from the developer explaining that he purchased the domain because he felt he had foreseen that eventually, the aftermath of the merger would be a new streaming service under the brand JioHotstar. He feels that this opportunity can help him actualize his dream of going to Cambridge that, otherwise, out of his league due to financial constraints.
Indeed, the developer’s creative business move has attracted attention to himself in both the tech and business circles and the public. It is anyone’s guess whether Reliance would take up the offer; if they do, the developer could stand to gain a sizeable amount of money from it.
Navya Haridas, BJP councillor and state general secretary Mahila Morcha, has been named the BJP candidate for the prestigious Wayanad Lok Sabha bypolls. She is set to face Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who makes her debut in Wayanad.
A software professional who quit her job before joining the BJP, Navya is an engineering graduate who never expected to enter politics, but she has risen through the BJP ranks with alacrity. She was surprised by her nomination, but stated that she would like to work on the pressing issues of Wayanad, such as healthcare and agriculture.
While wayward showers could make a mockery of those plans, an important political battle is taking shape in the form of a bypoll that has Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as a big star from the Congress party. Navya Haridas will look to challenge a Congress stronghold in Wayanad and make a name for herself in national politics.
Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma implemented wide-ranging changes in the side going into the second Test against New Zealand, in Pune, with an unexpected defeat at the hands of Kiwis in the first Test. KL Rahul, Mohammed Siraj, and Kuldeep Yadav missed out on the side as Shubman Gill, Akash Deep, and Washington Sundar were included in the side.
Rahul’s non-selection was more than warranted due to his recent run, and Gill’s revival back in form has really cemented the top-order batting.
For bowling, there is one change with Siraj making way for Akash Deep, while Sundar comes in as an all-rounder to strengthen up the tail.
Shocking eight-wicket defeat in the opening Test to India at Birmingham has seen Rohit ring changes ahead of the all-important must-win game that levels the series if the tourists come out trumps.
The third and final test match between Pakistan and England in Rawalpindi will prove to be the defining moment of the series. Led by Ben Stokes, England will attempt to repeat their victory from exactly two years ago at the same venue, where they set a benchmark for their aggressive “Bazball” style of cricket.
This Test is England’s last fixture in the subcontinent till next two years and, thus, a significant game for both teams. Pakistan are looking good to carry the momentum on after their triumph in Multan as well as eye their first series win at home since July 2023.
Practising comfortably both teams went into the Test, Pakistan getting them ready for spin-friendly conditions and England fine-tuning their aggressive batting approach. The win or loss of this Test would determine the series and pave the way for future contests between these cricketing titans.
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