Breaking News on October 26: PM Modi inaugurates 37th National Games in Goa

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PM Modi inaugurates 37th National Games in Goa

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 37th edition of the National Games in Panaji, Goa on Thursday. The Prime Minister reached the venue, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao, where he greeted the audience gathered for the event.

Espionage Case: 8 Indians get death penalty in Qatar

“We are deeply shocked by the verdict of death penalty and are awaiting the detailed judgement. We are in touch with the family members and the legal team, and we are exploring all legal options. We attach high importance to this case, and have been following it closely. We will continue to extend all consular and legal assistance. We will also take up the verdict with Qatari authorities” MEA (READ MORE)

Pakistan state airline says it has canceled 349 flights due to fuel row

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has canceled 349 flights in the last two weeks due to a shortage of fuel supplies, it said on Thursday. The flight cancellations since Oct 14 have affected both domestic and international routes, a PIA spokesperson told Reuters.

Mahua Moitra summoned by parliamentary panel

Chairman of Parliament Ethics Committee, Vinod Sonkar says, “The two people who were summoned today – the lawyer and Nishikant Dubey – were heard attentively. After that, it was decided that Mahua Moitra would be called on 31st October. She will come and present her part. The committee has also decided that IT Ministry and MHA will be sent letters to make her details available.” (Read More)

Malaysia sultans to elect next king on Friday

Malaysia’s sultans are scheduled to meet on Friday to elect the country’s next king from amongst themselves, state news agency Bernama reported on Thursday. The Office of the Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal, which handles the affairs of the sultans, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. (Reuters)

Nishikant Dubey to appear before Ethics Committee of Parliament

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey to appear before the Ethics Committee of Parliament in regard to the complaint filed by him against TMC MP Mahua Moitra alleging that she has “a direct involvement in ‘cash for query’ in Parliament”.

Ashok Gehlot’s son summoned by ED

दिनांक 25/10/23राजस्थान की महिलाओं के लिए कांग्रेस की गारंटियाँ लॉंचदिनांक 26/10/23-राजस्थान कांग्रेस अध्यक्ष गोविन्द सिंह जी डोटासरा के यहाँ ED की रेड– मेरे बेटे वैभव गहलोत को ED में हाज़िर होने का समनअब आप समझ सकते हैं, जो मैं कहता आ रहा हूँ कि राजस्थान के अंदर ED की… pic.twitter.com/6hUbmCHCW1

— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) October 26, 2023

The Enforcement Directorate has reportedly summoned Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot’s son Vaibhav Gehlot. The CM took to X to give the information on the same. (Read More)

Israel ground forces make big incursion into Gaza, withdraw

Israel bombarded the Gaza Strip as it prepared for a ground invasion it says is aimed at annihilating the Palestinian militant group Hamas as Russia warned the conflict could spread beyond the Middle East. In besieged Gaza humanitarian supplies were critically low, as world powers failed to agree on a lull to the fighting to deliver aid, and residents buried the dead in mass graves as the civilian toll mounted. (Reuters)

Artificial Intelligence company from Silicon Valley enters Bihar

A Silicon Valley-based Artificial Intelligence company has opened an office in Bihar, making it the first IT company from the US to enter the state. Tiger Analytics, headquartered in Santa Clara, has opened its first office in Patna this month. “We are hoping that the initial step that we are taking, can lead to a lot of progress down the road,” Mahesh Kumar, founder and CEO of Tiger Analytics, told PTI in a recent interview. (PTI)

Hurricane Otis unleashes massive flooding in Acapulco

Hurricane Otis tore across Mexico’s southern Pacific coast as a powerful and dangerous Category 5 hurricane Wednesday, unleashing massive flooding in the resort city of Acapulco and setting off looting as desperate relatives tired of waiting for help to arrive. (AP)

CM Shinde announces compensation to Agniveer

The family of Agniveer Akshay Laxman Gawate, who passed away in the line of duty in Siachen last week, will receive help in the amount of Rs 10 lakh, according to Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday. According to a statement, Shinde also sent his condolences to Gawate’s family upon his passing. Gawate was a native of Pimpalgaon Sarai in the Buldhana region of Maharashtra.

ED raids several places including TMC minister Jyotipriyo Mallick’s house

In connection with an ongoing investigation into the alleged multi-crore ration distribution scam, West Bengal minister Jyotipriyo Mallick’s residence was searched by Enforcement Directorate (ED) agents early on Thursday morning, according to an officer.

Mass shooting in US, 22 died, around 60 injured

At least 22 people were killed and 50 to 60 wounded on Wednesday in mass shootings in Lewiston, Maine, NBC News reported, citing a Lewiston police source. Maine State Police and a county sheriff previously reported there had been an active shooter on Wednesday night but did not provide details. (Read More )