Solicitor General Tushar Mehta on Thursday informed the Supreme Court that the Delhi Police have withdrawn the notification imposing a prohibitory order in the national capital.

Solicitor General Mehta apprised a bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud when a plea relating to the issue was mentioned before the top court.&nbsp;

His reply came when a petition mentioned in the Supreme Court challenging the order of Delhi Police restricting large gatherings in Delhi, saying it would affect Ram Leela, Durga Puja pandals, Dussehra, and public gatherings.

Sunil, a priest of the famous Kalkaji Temple in Delhi and the Secretary of Manas Naman Sewa Society, who organises the grand Ramlila at the Satpula Ground in Chirag&nbsp;Dilli, filed the plea through advocate Prateek Chadha. He has challenged the Delhi Police Prohibitory Order banning assembly of five or more people from September 30 to October 5, saying that it will affect footfall during Dussehra and Navratri festivals. The petitioner said that the order would hinder religious celebrations during this period.

"The Ramlila and the fair around it see significant footfall each year during Dussehra and Navratri. Such festivities are organised in every nook and cranny of the city, and these were scheduled to commence on October 3, 2024. However, now, in light of the order assailed in this present petition, the commencement of these festivities across the city and long-standing traditions observed by innumerable residents of Delhi is in jeopardy for no constitutionally valid reason," the petition said.

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"Given that the highly religiously significant period of the Navratas begins on 03.10.2024, any assemblies to celebrate the festivities in the notified areas [New Delhi, North Delhi, Central Delhi, and all the border areas of the NCT of Delhi] will be adversely affected," the petition read.

In the plea, the petitioner sought quashing and setting aside of the order dated September 30, 2024, issued by the Commissioner of Police. Delhi Police exercising and enacting the powers under Section 163 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, prohibited the assembly of five or more unauthorised persons from September 30 to October 5. During this period, there is a prohibition on the assembly of five or more unauthorised persons, carrying of firearms, banners, placards, lathis, and so on and dharnas in public areas.

"The impugned order will have a significant effect on the ingress and egress of citizens wishing to enter the NCT of Delhi from other states," the petition said.

The reasons provided in the order do not relate to any emergency or unforeseen circumstance that necessitates the curfew sought to be imposed by the police, the petition said.

"The elections, amendments to the Waqf laws, as well as the upcoming festivals, are all well known to the public authorities in advance, and necessary security arrangements ought to be made for the same. The practice of invoking Section 163 of BNSS for such foreseeable scenarios, without a grave apprehension of security breaches or disruption of public order is unsustainable in light of the pronouncements of this Court," the petitioner said.

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The petitioner submitted that it appears that instead of performing its duties in respect of the maintenance of law and order and crowd management, the respondent simply seeks to evade them by trying to prohibit legitimate gatherings that would ordinarily take place in plural and thriving metropolises such as Delhi.

The petitioner said that the Delhi police decision is a serious hindrance to the general day-to-day life of individuals, and their fundamental rights, which cause grave hindrance to the rights, life, and livelihood of the citizens of Delhi.

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Solicitor General Tushar Mehta on Thursday informed the Supreme Court that the Delhi Police have withdrawn the notification imposing a prohibitory order in the national capital.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta on Thursday informed the Supreme Court that the Delhi Police have withdrawn the notification imposing a prohibitory order in the national capital. Solicitor General Mehta apprised a bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud when a plea relating to the issue was mentioned before the top court. His reply came when a petition mentioned in the Supreme Court challenging the order of Delhi Police restricting large gatherings in Delhi, saying it would affect Ram Leela, Durga Puja pandals, Dussehra, and public gatherings. Sunil, a priest of the famous Kalkaji Temple in Delhi and the Secretary of Manas Naman Sewa Society, who organises the grand Ramlila at the Satpula Ground in Chirag Dilli, filed the plea through advocate Prateek Chadha. He has challenged the Delhi Police Prohibitory Order banning assembly of five or more people from September 30 to October 5, saying that it will affect footfall during Dussehra and Navratri festivals. The petitioner said that the order would hinder religious celebrations during this period. "The Ramlila and the fair around it see significant footfall each year during Dussehra and Navratri. Such festivities are organised in every nook and cranny of the city, and these were scheduled to commence on October 3, 2024. However, now, in light of the order assailed in this present petition, the commencement of these festivities across the city and long-standing traditions observed by innumerable residents of Delhi is in jeopardy for no constitutionally valid reason," the petition said. Also read: India: Activist Sonam Wangchuk and others detained in Delhi, launch indefinite fast "Given that the highly religiously significant period of the Navratas begins on 03.10.2024, any assemblies to celebrate the festivities in the notified areas [New Delhi, North Delhi, Central Delhi, and all the border areas of the NCT of Delhi] will be adversely affected," the petition read. In the plea, the petitioner sought quashing and setting aside of the order dated September 30, 2024, issued by the Commissioner of Police. Delhi Police exercising and enacting the powers under Section 163 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, prohibited the assembly of five or more unauthorised persons from September 30 to October 5. During this period, there is a prohibition on the assembly of five or more unauthorised persons, carrying of firearms, banners, placards, lathis, and so on and dharnas in public areas. "The impugned order will have a significant effect on the ingress and egress of citizens wishing to enter the NCT of Delhi from other states," the petition said. The reasons provided in the order do not relate to any emergency or unforeseen circumstance that necessitates the curfew sought to be imposed by the police, the petition said. "The elections, amendments to the Waqf laws, as well as the upcoming festivals, are all well known to the public authorities in advance, and necessary security arrangements ought to be made for the same. The practice of invoking Section 163 of BNSS for such foreseeable scenarios, without a grave apprehension of security breaches or disruption of public order is unsustainable in light of the pronouncements of this Court," the petitioner said. Watch | Farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' March: Delhi Police impose prohibitory orders across national capital × The petitioner submitted that it appears that instead of performing its duties in respect of the maintenance of law and order and crowd management, the respondent simply seeks to evade them by trying to prohibit legitimate gatherings that would ordinarily take place in plural and thriving metropolises such as Delhi. The petitioner said that the Delhi police decision is a serious hindrance to the general day-to-day life of individuals, and their fundamental rights, which cause grave hindrance to the rights, life, and livelihood of the citizens of Delhi. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Delhi Police withdraw prohibitory orders against gatherings, Centre tells Supreme Court

An American citizen stuck in Lebanon stressed that she does not feel that she matters to the United States government amid Israeli attacks, Al Jazeera reported. &nbsp;

Karam, a US citizen, who chose to be identified by her nickname out of fear of retaliation, said that she feels as if she does not matter to the US.&nbsp;

Tensions between Israel and Lebanon have heightened after Israel carried out device attacks targeting Hezbollah, using pagers and walkie-talkies, and following that killed Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah in a targeted airstrike.&nbsp;

Karam, on Monday, called the US embassy in Beirut for help. However, she said that she was told to find a way out of the country by herself.&nbsp;

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She compared it to the Hamas October 7 attack in Israel, and how the US State Department swiftly chartered special flights and a ship to evacuate American citizens in Israel.&nbsp;

“Americans of Lebanese descent have been treated as lesser US citizens than Israeli US citizens. It is as if we don’t exist,” Karam told Al Jazeera.

Karam is from south Lebanon and is currently residing in the mountainous area east of Beirut, which has largely been spared from Israeli attacks. However, she said she is afraid of moving within the country or visiting her son in Beirut in the fear that Israel can bomb anywhere at any moment.&nbsp;

“Israel says they are following Hezbollah, but they are dropping bombs everywhere,” Karam said. “The innocent people of the south and Dahiyeh have paid the price. And we don’t know how long the people will be displaced," she added.&nbsp;

The administration of US President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday that it contracted its first flight to evacuate US citizens from Beirut to Istanbul, nine days after Israel started its offensive in Lebanon.

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State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said the flight carried 100 US citizens – a fraction of the nearly 6,000 Americans who have contacted the US embassy for information and help.

Miller added that the US administration is hoping to organise more flights, however, saying that he would not announce them because they may not materialise “for whatever reason”.

“We have been working to make seats available or to find seats available on existing commercial flights,” he said.

Since all foreign airlines have cancelled their flights to Lebanon, Middle East Airlines (MEA) is not the only company flying out of the international airport in Beirut.

MEA offers nearly 30 flights daily to destinations in Europe and the Middle East, which is far short of the growing demands of people looking to leave Lebanon. Moreover, prices have also hiked due to the crisis.&nbsp;

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(With inputs from agencies)

An American citizen stuck in Lebanon stressed that she does not feel that she matters to the United States government amid Israeli attacks, Al Jazeera reported. Karam, a US citizen, who chose to be identified by her nickname out of fear of retaliation, said that she feels as if she does not matter to the US.

An American citizen stuck in Lebanon stressed that she does not feel that she matters to the United States government amid Israeli attacks, Al Jazeera reported. Karam, a US citizen, who chose to be identified by her nickname out of fear of retaliation, said that she feels as if she does not matter to the US. Tensions between Israel and Lebanon have heightened after Israel carried out device attacks targeting Hezbollah, using pagers and walkie-talkies, and following that killed Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah in a targeted airstrike. Karam, on Monday, called the US embassy in Beirut for help. However, she said that she was told to find a way out of the country by herself. Also read: Israel vows to make Iran pay for missile attack, sends more troops to Lebanon She compared it to the Hamas October 7 attack in Israel, and how the US State Department swiftly chartered special flights and a ship to evacuate American citizens in Israel. “Americans of Lebanese descent have been treated as lesser US citizens than Israeli US citizens. It is as if we don’t exist,” Karam told Al Jazeera. Karam is from south Lebanon and is currently residing in the mountainous area east of Beirut, which has largely been spared from Israeli attacks. However, she said she is afraid of moving within the country or visiting her son in Beirut in the fear that Israel can bomb anywhere at any moment. “Israel says they are following Hezbollah, but they are dropping bombs everywhere,” Karam said. “The innocent people of the south and Dahiyeh have paid the price. And we don’t know how long the people will be displaced," she added. The administration of US President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday that it contracted its first flight to evacuate US citizens from Beirut to Istanbul, nine days after Israel started its offensive in Lebanon. Watch | Iran- Israel War: Biden Opposes Israeli Strikes On Iran's Nuclear Sites, Urges Proportional Response × State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said the flight carried 100 US citizens – a fraction of the nearly 6,000 Americans who have contacted the US embassy for information and help. Miller added that the US administration is hoping to organise more flights, however, saying that he would not announce them because they may not materialise “for whatever reason”. “We have been working to make seats available or to find seats available on existing commercial flights,” he said. Since all foreign airlines have cancelled their flights to Lebanon, Middle East Airlines (MEA) is not the only company flying out of the international airport in Beirut. MEA offers nearly 30 flights daily to destinations in Europe and the Middle East, which is far short of the growing demands of people looking to leave Lebanon. Moreover, prices have also hiked due to the crisis. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Americans in Lebanon feel abandoned by US govt amid Israeli attacks, say 'As if we don’t exist’

Former British prime minister Boris Johnson's BBC interview has been cancelled after the presenter Laura Kuenssberg accidentally shared the briefing notes with him.&nbsp;

The British public service broadcaster was scheduled to conduct a prime-time interview at 7.30 pm on Thursday on BBC One. It was going to be Johnson’s first major interview since leaving office. &nbsp;

Presenter and former BBC political editor Kuenssberg said she sent Johnson the notes "in a message meant for my team”. She said that it was “embarrassing and disappointing”, adding that the error meant it was “not right for the interview to go ahead”.

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“While prepping to interview Boris Johnson tomorrow, by mistake I sent our briefing notes to him in a message meant for my team. That obviously means it’s not right for the interview to go ahead," she said.&nbsp;

“It’s very frustrating, and there’s no point pretending it’s anything other than embarrassing and disappointing, as there are plenty of important questions to be asked. But red faces aside, honesty is the best policy. See you on Sunday," Kuenssberg added.&nbsp;

The former UK PM was expected to discuss Brexit, his government’s handling of the Covid pandemic, and the Partygate scandal.&nbsp;

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As calls for the BBC to use another journalist prompted after the incident, other broadcasters and podcasters offered to do the interview in Kuenssberg’s place. Those volunteering on X to conduct the interview included Sky’s former political editor Adam Boulton, Tony Blair’s former director of communications Alastair Campbell, and the Channel 4 News presenters Cathy Newman and Krishnan Guru-Murthy.

The director of the think tank British Future, Sunder Katwala, also urged the BBC to find a replacement to conduct the interview.&nbsp;

“Shouldn’t the BBC just get somebody else to do the interview on Friday or next week?” he posted on X.&nbsp;

Boris Johnson served as the UK prime minister from 2019 to 2022 and has a memoir, Unleashed, being published next week.

A BBC spokesperson reported that the inadvertent move made the interview “untenable”, adding that both the BBC and Johnson’s team had agreed to cancel it.

(With inputs from agencies)

Former British prime minister Boris Johnson's BBC interview has been cancelled after the presenter Laura Kuenssberg accidentally shared the briefing notes with him.

Former British prime minister Boris Johnson's BBC interview has been cancelled after the presenter Laura Kuenssberg accidentally shared the briefing notes with him. The British public service broadcaster was scheduled to conduct a prime-time interview at 7.30 pm on Thursday on BBC One. It was going to be Johnson’s first major interview since leaving office. Presenter and former BBC political editor Kuenssberg said she sent Johnson the notes "in a message meant for my team”. She said that it was “embarrassing and disappointing”, adding that the error meant it was “not right for the interview to go ahead”. Watch | The Brexit-ball champ to no 'kidding' around: Best moments on WION's Boris Cam × “While prepping to interview Boris Johnson tomorrow, by mistake I sent our briefing notes to him in a message meant for my team. That obviously means it’s not right for the interview to go ahead," she said. “It’s very frustrating, and there’s no point pretending it’s anything other than embarrassing and disappointing, as there are plenty of important questions to be asked. But red faces aside, honesty is the best policy. See you on Sunday," Kuenssberg added. The former UK PM was expected to discuss Brexit, his government’s handling of the Covid pandemic, and the Partygate scandal. Also read: 'Outdated, abandoned, labyrinthine': Covid inquiry finds how UK's health system failed people during pandemic As calls for the BBC to use another journalist prompted after the incident, other broadcasters and podcasters offered to do the interview in Kuenssberg’s place. Those volunteering on X to conduct the interview included Sky’s former political editor Adam Boulton, Tony Blair’s former director of communications Alastair Campbell, and the Channel 4 News presenters Cathy Newman and Krishnan Guru-Murthy. The director of the think tank British Future, Sunder Katwala, also urged the BBC to find a replacement to conduct the interview. “Shouldn’t the BBC just get somebody else to do the interview on Friday or next week?” he posted on X. Boris Johnson served as the UK prime minister from 2019 to 2022 and has a memoir, Unleashed, being published next week. A BBC spokesperson reported that the inadvertent move made the interview “untenable”, adding that both the BBC and Johnson’s team had agreed to cancel it. (With inputs from agencies)

BBC cancels former British PM Boris Johnson's interview over pre-sent notes

Israel announced on Thursday that they had killed senior Hamas official Rawhi Mushtaha, the de facto prime minister of the Gaza Strip, in an airstrike several months ago. 
 
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) and Shin Bet confirmed that along with Mushtaha, the Israeli airstrikes also killed Sameh al-Siraj, who held the security portfolio on Hamas’ political bureau and Hamas’ labour committee; and Sami Oudeh, commander of Hamas’ general security mechanism.

Stating the reason why Hamas did not announce it, Israel said, "Hamas did not announce their deaths as it had done following previous eliminations, in order to prevent loss of morale and functioning of its terror operatives.”

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However, they did not explain why Israel waited to announce the claim.

The Israeli military accused the&nbsp;three men of having conducted terrorism against Israel. “The IDF and ISA will continue to pursue all of the terrorists responsible for the 7 October massacre," it said.&nbsp;

As the conflict intensifies, Israel has ordered more Lebanese residents to flee their homes, including from the city of Nabatieh, one of Lebanon’s largest centres of population in the south.

Moreover, earlier also, Israel ordered 52 other villages inside Lebanon to evacuate.&nbsp;

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“Hezbollah’s activity forces the IDF to act against it. The IDF does not wish to harm you,” Col. Avichay Adraee, the IDF’s Arabic-language spokesman, said in a post on X.&nbsp;

<h2>Israel struck 200 targets in Lebanon, some 60 Hezbollah operatives killed&nbsp;</h2>

Israel said that in the past day, some 60 Hezbollah operatives were killed and more than 200 targets were struck amid ground operations in Lebanon.

The fighter jets struck buildings used by the terror group, operatives, weapon depots, observation posts, and other infrastructure, according to the IDF.&nbsp;

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Israel announced on Thursday that they had killed senior Hamas official Rawhi Mushtaha, the de facto prime minister of the Gaza Strip, in an airstrike several months ago.

Israel announced on Thursday that they had killed senior Hamas official Rawhi Mushtaha, the de facto prime minister of the Gaza Strip, in an airstrike several months ago. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) and Shin Bet confirmed that along with Mushtaha, the Israeli airstrikes also killed Sameh al-Siraj, who held the security portfolio on Hamas’ political bureau and Hamas’ labour committee; and Sami Oudeh, commander of Hamas’ general security mechanism. Stating the reason why Hamas did not announce it, Israel said, "Hamas did not announce their deaths as it had done following previous eliminations, in order to prevent loss of morale and functioning of its terror operatives.” Also read: Nasrallah, Netanyahu agreed to ceasefire before Hezbollah chief's death? Lebanese minister's SHOCKING claim However, they did not explain why Israel waited to announce the claim. The Israeli military accused the three men of having conducted terrorism against Israel. “The IDF and ISA will continue to pursue all of the terrorists responsible for the 7 October massacre," it said. As the conflict intensifies, Israel has ordered more Lebanese residents to flee their homes, including from the city of Nabatieh, one of Lebanon’s largest centres of population in the south. Moreover, earlier also, Israel ordered 52 other villages inside Lebanon to evacuate. Watch | Iran-Israel War: Biden Opposes Israeli Strikes On Iran's Nuclear Sites, Urges Proportional Response × “Hezbollah’s activity forces the IDF to act against it. The IDF does not wish to harm you,” Col. Avichay Adraee, the IDF’s Arabic-language spokesman, said in a post on X. Israel struck 200 targets in Lebanon, some 60 Hezbollah operatives killed Israel said that in the past day, some 60 Hezbollah operatives were killed and more than 200 targets were struck amid ground operations in Lebanon. The fighter jets struck buildings used by the terror group, operatives, weapon depots, observation posts, and other infrastructure, according to the IDF. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Hamas de facto PM Rawhi Mushtaha killed in Gaza airstrike months ago: Israeli military

Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Tuesday (Oct 1) said the missile attack underway on Israel was in response to the killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah last week and of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.&nbsp;

"In response to the martyrdom of (Hamas leader) Ismail Haniyeh, Hassan Nasrallah and (Guards commander) Nilforoshan, we targeted the heart of the occupied territories (Israel)," the Guards said in a statement, the Fars news agency reported. &nbsp;

On Tuesday, the Guards also threatened to carry out "crushing attacks" against&nbsp;Israel if it retaliated after the Iranian missile attack.

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"If the Zionist regime reacts to Iranian operations, it will face crushing attacks," the Fars news agency reported citing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)&nbsp;statement.&nbsp;

Iran on Tuesday fired over 150 missiles at Israel in retaliation for Israeli attacks on Hezbollah allies in Lebanon. Alarms and explosions were heard in Jerusalem.&nbsp;

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the missiles targeted key commercial and residential areas, adding that approximately 10 million civilians are the targets of Iranian projectiles.

<h2>Response to terrorist acts&nbsp;‘duly carried out’: Iran</h2>

The Iranian mission to the United Nations said that Israel had concluded the missile attack and warned the Israeli government against carrying out its own retaliation.&nbsp;

“Iran’s legal, rational, and legitimate response to the terrorist acts of the Zionist regime- which involved targeting Iranian nationals and interests and infringing upon the national sovereignty of the Islamic Republic of Iran – has been duly carried out,” the mission said in a post on social media.&nbsp;

<h2>Biden orders US military to aid Israel&nbsp;</h2>

Shortly after the Iranian missile attack on Israel, the White House issued a statement, saying that United States President Joe&nbsp;Biden ordered the American&nbsp;military to aid Israel and shoot down Iranian missiles.&nbsp;

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The US has lately increased its military presence in the region and played a key role in shooting down Iranian missiles during Tehran’s last strike on Israel on April 13.

The White House added that Biden and Vice President&nbsp;Kamala Harris were monitoring from the Situation Room.

<h2>Hamas commends Iran's attack on Israel</h2>

Hamas on Tuesday, praised&nbsp;Iran's missile attack on Israel and said that it was in revenge for the killing of Hamas leader and Hezbollah chief.&nbsp;

"The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) blesses the heroic rocket launches carried out by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in Iran against wide areas of our occupied lands," a statement said, adding it was "in revenge for the blood of our heroic martyrs".

<h2>Germany condemns attack&nbsp;</h2>

Following the attacks, Germany demanded that Iran end its missile attack on Israel, expressing fears that the escalation in the fighting could trigger further conflict.

"I condemn the ongoing attack in the strongest possible terms," German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said in a post on&nbsp;X. She added,&nbsp;"Iran must stop the attack immediately" as it was "leading the region further towards the abyss".

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Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Tuesday (Oct 1) said the missile attack underway on Israel was in response to the killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah last week and of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Tuesday (Oct 1) said the missile attack underway on Israel was in response to the killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah last week and of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. "In response to the martyrdom of (Hamas leader) Ismail Haniyeh, Hassan Nasrallah and (Guards commander) Nilforoshan, we targeted the heart of the occupied territories (Israel)," the Guards said in a statement, the Fars news agency reported. On Tuesday, the Guards also threatened to carry out "crushing attacks" against Israel if it retaliated after the Iranian missile attack. Also read: Iran launches over 100 missiles on Israel, IDF says 10mn civilians under threat "If the Zionist regime reacts to Iranian operations, it will face crushing attacks," the Fars news agency reported citing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) statement. Iran on Tuesday fired over 150 missiles at Israel in retaliation for Israeli attacks on Hezbollah allies in Lebanon. Alarms and explosions were heard in Jerusalem. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the missiles targeted key commercial and residential areas, adding that approximately 10 million civilians are the targets of Iranian projectiles. Response to terrorist acts ‘duly carried out’: Iran The Iranian mission to the United Nations said that Israel had concluded the missile attack and warned the Israeli government against carrying out its own retaliation. “Iran’s legal, rational, and legitimate response to the terrorist acts of the Zionist regime- which involved targeting Iranian nationals and interests and infringing upon the national sovereignty of the Islamic Republic of Iran – has been duly carried out,” the mission said in a post on social media. Biden orders US military to aid Israel Shortly after the Iranian missile attack on Israel, the White House issued a statement, saying that United States President Joe Biden ordered the American military to aid Israel and shoot down Iranian missiles. Watch | Israel-Hezbollah Conflict: World Leaders Call For De-Escalation × The US has lately increased its military presence in the region and played a key role in shooting down Iranian missiles during Tehran’s last strike on Israel on April 13. The White House added that Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were monitoring from the Situation Room. Hamas commends Iran's attack on Israel Hamas on Tuesday, praised Iran's missile attack on Israel and said that it was in revenge for the killing of Hamas leader and Hezbollah chief. "The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) blesses the heroic rocket launches carried out by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in Iran against wide areas of our occupied lands," a statement said, adding it was "in revenge for the blood of our heroic martyrs". Germany condemns attack Following the attacks, Germany demanded that Iran end its missile attack on Israel, expressing fears that the escalation in the fighting could trigger further conflict. "I condemn the ongoing attack in the strongest possible terms," German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said in a post on X. She added, "Iran must stop the attack immediately" as it was "leading the region further towards the abyss". Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Tehran warns of ‘crushing attacks’ if Israel retaliates to Iranian missile barrage

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Wednesday (Oct 2), announced eight soldiers have been killed during Israel’s ground operation in Lebanon against Hezbollah operatives in the south of the country.

These are the first fatalities of Israel’s ground operation in Lebanon, the IDF said.

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The IDF mentioned their names, saying:&nbsp;

1. Cpt. Eitan Itzhak Oster, 22, a team commander in the Egoz Commando Unit, from Modi’in.&nbsp;

2. Cpt. Harel Etinger, 23, a team commander in the Egoz Commando Unit, from Eli.&nbsp;

3. Cpt. Itai Ariel Giat, 23, of the Yahalom Combat Engineering Unit, from Shoham.&nbsp;

4. Sgt. First Class Noam Barzilay, 22, of the Egoz Commando Unit, from Kohav Yair.&nbsp;

5. Sgt. First Class Or Mantzur, 21, of the Egoz Commando Unit, from Beit Aryeh.&nbsp;

6. Sgt. First Class Nazar Itkin, 21, of the Egoz Commando Unit, from Kiryat Ata.&nbsp;

7. Staff Sgt. Almken Terefe, 21, of the Golani Brigade’s reconnaissance unit, from Jerusalem.&nbsp;

8. Staff Sgt. Ido Broyer, 21, , of the Golani Brigade’s reconnaissance unit, from Nes Tziona.&nbsp;

The six Egoz commandos were&nbsp;all reportedly killed during a gun battle with Hezbollah operatives in a southern Lebanon village.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, another officer and four soldiers were severely injured in the same incident.&nbsp;

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During the extraction of the casualties following the fire exchange in a building, Iran-backed&nbsp;Hezbollah operatives fired mortars at the soldiers, wounding further troops.

Moreover, two soldiers of the Golani recon unit were also killed in a separate incident.&nbsp;

Notably, Hezbollah said it destroyed three Israeli Merkava tanks on Wednesday as they advanced toward a Lebanese border village. They added that the tanks were advancing toward the village of Maroun al-Ras near the border.&nbsp;

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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Wednesday (Oct 2), announced eight soldiers have been killed during Israel’s ground operation in Lebanon against Hezbollah operatives in the south of the country.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Wednesday (Oct 2), announced eight soldiers have been killed during Israel’s ground operation in Lebanon against Hezbollah operatives in the south of the country. These are the first fatalities of Israel’s ground operation in Lebanon, the IDF said. Watch | Iran Attacks Israel: Israel Says Iran ‘will Pay’ For Launching A Major Missile Attack Against It × The IDF mentioned their names, saying: 1. Cpt. Eitan Itzhak Oster, 22, a team commander in the Egoz Commando Unit, from Modi’in. 2. Cpt. Harel Etinger, 23, a team commander in the Egoz Commando Unit, from Eli. 3. Cpt. Itai Ariel Giat, 23, of the Yahalom Combat Engineering Unit, from Shoham. 4. Sgt. First Class Noam Barzilay, 22, of the Egoz Commando Unit, from Kohav Yair. 5. Sgt. First Class Or Mantzur, 21, of the Egoz Commando Unit, from Beit Aryeh. 6. Sgt. First Class Nazar Itkin, 21, of the Egoz Commando Unit, from Kiryat Ata. 7. Staff Sgt. Almken Terefe, 21, of the Golani Brigade’s reconnaissance unit, from Jerusalem. 8. Staff Sgt. Ido Broyer, 21, , of the Golani Brigade’s reconnaissance unit, from Nes Tziona. The six Egoz commandos were all reportedly killed during a gun battle with Hezbollah operatives in a southern Lebanon village. Meanwhile, another officer and four soldiers were severely injured in the same incident. Also read: Danish police probing two blasts near Israeli embassy in Copenhagen, detain three people During the extraction of the casualties following the fire exchange in a building, Iran-backed Hezbollah operatives fired mortars at the soldiers, wounding further troops. Moreover, two soldiers of the Golani recon unit were also killed in a separate incident. Notably, Hezbollah said it destroyed three Israeli Merkava tanks on Wednesday as they advanced toward a Lebanese border village. They added that the tanks were advancing toward the village of Maroun al-Ras near the border. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Eight Israeli soldiers killed in Lebanon as clashes with Hezbollah intensify

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday marked the 10 years of the "Swachhata Hi Seva" campaign and said that the 'Swachh Bharat Mission' is the world's biggest and most successful movement in this century, which will be remembered by the people even after many years. 
 
The Prime Minister said that the Swachh Bharat Mission has reflected the energy of the people through the demonstration of public participation and public leadership.

"The Swachh Bharat Mission is a symbol of the selfless commitment of crores of Indians and in the last 10 years, crores of Indians have adopted this mission and made it a part of their lives," said PM Modi at the event.

PM Modi said that the Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan will still be recognised even a thousand years into the future when historians examine India in the 21st century, adding that the more successful the Swachh Bharat Mission is in the country, the more our country will shine.

Addressing an event at the Vigyan Bhawan on Wednesday, PM Modi said, "1,000 years from now, when studies will be carried out about India of the 21st century, Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan will be remembered. In this century, Swachh Bharat is the world's biggest and most successful people's resolution led by people and joined in by people."

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Swachhta Abhiyan is a nationwide campaign in India to promote hygiene and cleanliness and eliminate open defecation. The campaign was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 2, 2014.

"This mission has reflected on the powerful energies of the people as they have joined in the Swachh Bharat Mission. The more successful the Swachh Bharat Mission is in the country, the more our country will shine through. People from across the country have participated in this. I received information that in the 15 days of Seva Pakhwada, more than 27 lakh events were held across the country with regard to the Swachh Bharat Mission, in which more than 28 crore people participated. With continuous efforts, we can strive to make our Bharat clean," said PM Modi.

The PM&nbsp;further extended gratitude to the citizens of the country for their participation and said, "On this important day, projects related to cleanliness worth around ₹10,000 crore have also been started. Under Mission Amrit, water and sewage treatment plants will be built in many cities of the country, be it work related to Namami Gange or the Govardhan plant producing biogas from waste. These works will take the Swachh Bharat mission to new heights."

"Today is the birth anniversary of Pujya 'Bapu' Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri. I pay my respectful obeisance to the sons of Mother India. Let us all together fulfill the dreams of India that Gandhiji and the great personalities of the country had seen. Today's day inspires us. Today, on October 2, I am filled with responsibility and emotion. Today the journey of the Swachh Bharat Mission has reached the milestone of 10 years," said Prime Minister Modi.

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The Prime Minister said that the Swachh Bharat Mission is a symbol of the selfless commitment of crores of Indians and that in the last 10 years, crores of Indians have adopted this mission and made it a part of their lives.

PM Modi praised the countrymen for making the Swachh Bharat Mission a 'Jan Bhagidari Andolan' and said, "On the completion of my 10-year journey today, I praise every countryman, our sanitation workers, our religious gurus, our players, celebrities, NGOs, media persons, everyone. You altogether have made the Swachh Bharat Mission a big 'people's movement'."

"I also express my heartfelt gratitude and thank the President and Vice President, as well as the former President and Vice President for their contribution to this campaign. With this, I also want to thank the Chief Ministers of the states for participating in this campaign," said PM Modi.

On this milestone of ten years for the Swachhata campaigny, Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in and engaged in a cleanliness drive with school children.

Modi urged citizens of India to participate in the cleanliness initiative to further strengthen the spirit of 'Swachh Bharat.

Coinciding with the 155th Gandhi Jayanti today, the Swachh Bharat Mission marks the completion of 10 years since the launch of one of the most significant mass movements for cleanliness.

"On Gandhi Jayanti today, I became a part of the Swachhata Abhiyan with my young friends. I request all of you to become a part of the cleanliness campaign around you today. This initiative of yours will further strengthen the spirit of 'Swachh Bharat', PM Modi wrote in a post on X.

On August 15, 2014, PM Modi delivered a powerful message from the ramparts of the Red Fort, calling for cleanliness to become a national priority and urging citizens to join in this mission. This led to the launch of the Swachh Bharat Mission on 2nd October 2014, which embraced a 'whole-of-government' approach to make sanitation the responsibility of all.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday marked the 10 years of the "Swachhata Hi Seva" campaign and said that the 'Swachh Bharat Mission' is the world's biggest and most successful movement in this century, which will be remembered by the people even after many years.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday marked the 10 years of the "Swachhata Hi Seva" campaign and said that the 'Swachh Bharat Mission' is the world's biggest and most successful movement in this century, which will be remembered by the people even after many years. The Prime Minister said that the Swachh Bharat Mission has reflected the energy of the people through the demonstration of public participation and public leadership. "The Swachh Bharat Mission is a symbol of the selfless commitment of crores of Indians and in the last 10 years, crores of Indians have adopted this mission and made it a part of their lives," said PM Modi at the event. PM Modi said that the Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan will still be recognised even a thousand years into the future when historians examine India in the 21st century, adding that the more successful the Swachh Bharat Mission is in the country, the more our country will shine. Addressing an event at the Vigyan Bhawan on Wednesday, PM Modi said, "1,000 years from now, when studies will be carried out about India of the 21st century, Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan will be remembered. In this century, Swachh Bharat is the world's biggest and most successful people's resolution led by people and joined in by people." Also read: Indian PM joins popular fitness youtuber Ankit Baiyanpuriya in cleanliness drive on Gandhi Jayanti Swachhta Abhiyan is a nationwide campaign in India to promote hygiene and cleanliness and eliminate open defecation. The campaign was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 2, 2014. "This mission has reflected on the powerful energies of the people as they have joined in the Swachh Bharat Mission. The more successful the Swachh Bharat Mission is in the country, the more our country will shine through. People from across the country have participated in this. I received information that in the 15 days of Seva Pakhwada, more than 27 lakh events were held across the country with regard to the Swachh Bharat Mission, in which more than 28 crore people participated. With continuous efforts, we can strive to make our Bharat clean," said PM Modi. The PM further extended gratitude to the citizens of the country for their participation and said, "On this important day, projects related to cleanliness worth around ₹10,000 crore have also been started. Under Mission Amrit, water and sewage treatment plants will be built in many cities of the country, be it work related to Namami Gange or the Govardhan plant producing biogas from waste. These works will take the Swachh Bharat mission to new heights." "Today is the birth anniversary of Pujya 'Bapu' Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri. I pay my respectful obeisance to the sons of Mother India. Let us all together fulfill the dreams of India that Gandhiji and the great personalities of the country had seen. Today's day inspires us. Today, on October 2, I am filled with responsibility and emotion. Today the journey of the Swachh Bharat Mission has reached the milestone of 10 years," said Prime Minister Modi. Watch | PM Modi launches 'Swachhata Hi Seva' movement × The Prime Minister said that the Swachh Bharat Mission is a symbol of the selfless commitment of crores of Indians and that in the last 10 years, crores of Indians have adopted this mission and made it a part of their lives. PM Modi praised the countrymen for making the Swachh Bharat Mission a 'Jan Bhagidari Andolan' and said, "On the completion of my 10-year journey today, I praise every countryman, our sanitation workers, our religious gurus, our players, celebrities, NGOs, media persons, everyone. You altogether have made the Swachh Bharat Mission a big 'people's movement'." "I also express my heartfelt gratitude and thank the President and Vice President, as well as the former President and Vice President for their contribution to this campaign. With this, I also want to thank the Chief Ministers of the states for participating in this campaign," said PM Modi. On this milestone of ten years for the Swachhata campaigny, Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in and engaged in a cleanliness drive with school children. Modi urged citizens of India to participate in the cleanliness initiative to further strengthen the spirit of 'Swachh Bharat. Coinciding with the 155th Gandhi Jayanti today, the Swachh Bharat Mission marks the completion of 10 years since the launch of one of the most significant mass movements for cleanliness. "On Gandhi Jayanti today, I became a part of the Swachhata Abhiyan with my young friends. I request all of you to become a part of the cleanliness campaign around you today. This initiative of yours will further strengthen the spirit of 'Swachh Bharat', PM Modi wrote in a post on X. On August 15, 2014, PM Modi delivered a powerful message from the ramparts of the Red Fort, calling for cleanliness to become a national priority and urging citizens to join in this mission. This led to the launch of the Swachh Bharat Mission on 2nd October 2014, which embraced a 'whole-of-government' approach to make sanitation the responsibility of all. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

PM Modi celebrates 10 years of Swachhata campaign, hails it as most successful movement of the century

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Day after Iran launched around 200 missiles at Israel, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Tehran had made a “big mistake” and “will pay,” for it, amid fears of an all-out war in the region.

Day after Iran launched around 200 missiles at Israel, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Tehran had made a “big mistake” and “will pay,” for it, amid fears of an all-out war in the region. In other news, Russia may have used the 'father of all bombs', ODAB-9000, on Ukraine during a recent attack on the Ukrainian town of Vovchansk. It falls under the category of 'thermobaric' weapons that can create a wave of blasts by using oxygen from the air. Click on the headlines to read more ‘Stain on UN,’ Israel bans Guterres from entering country; did it jump the gun? Israel on Wednesday (Oct 2) declared United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres 'persona non grata' and banned him from entering the country. The action came as Israel's Foreign Secretary Israel Katz accused the UN chief of harbouring bias against Israel and called him out for not condemning the October 1 Iranian attacks. Watch: Did Russia use 'father of all bombs', the ODAB-9000 vacuum bomb, on Ukraine? Russia may have used ODAB-9000, known as the 'father of all bombs', on Ukraine during a recent attack on the Ukrainian town of Vovchansk as part of its ongoing war, if some reports online and social media posts are to go by. Israel vows to make Iran pay for missile attack, sends more troops to Lebanon Israel Defense Forces (IDF), on Wednesday (Oct 2) said it had sent more troops into Lebanon after the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group claimed its fighters clashed with the Israeli military in a border village. Iran did succeed in striking airbases during missile attack, says Israel Israel said Iran did succeed in striking its airbases during a missile attack on Tuesday, however, adding that the damage caused was limited. The Israeli military said that Iran did succeed in striking Israeli airbases with missiles, but the attack was "ineffective", the Guardian reported, citing Israeli local media. Israel planning to target Iran's oil facilities, resort to targeted assassinations: Report Iran attacked Israel with over 200 ballistic missiles on Tuesday, further escalating tensions in the Middle East. The region is on the brink of an all-out war as Israel prepares to retaliate against the attack. Danish police probing two blasts near Israeli embassy in Copenhagen, detain three people Danish police said on Wednesday they were investigating two explosions in the immediate vicinity of Israel's Copenhagen embassy and had detained three people for questioning. Biggest drug bust in Delhi: Cocaine worth over $250 million seized, four arrested The Delhi Police seized over 560 kg of cocaine worth nearly $267 million on Wednesday, making it the biggest drug bust in the national capital. The police arrested four men in connection with the drug bust after a raid in South Delhi's Mehrauli. Prashant Kishore launches Jan Suraaj party in Bihar, names Manoj Bharti as working president Election strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishore officially launched his new political outfit, Jan Suraaj Party, at the Jan Suraaj Foundation Convention in Patna on Wednesday, and named Manoj Bharti as its working president. PCB accepts Babar Azam's resignation as skipper; adores his professionalism, commitment to Pakistan cricket It was yet another chaotic evening in Pakistan cricket on Tuesday (Oct 1), Babar Azam handed in his resignation to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) from white-ball captaincy. This is the second time in less than 12 months that the veteran batter has handed in his resignation from the captaincy role, highlighting the lack of proper management in the nation’s apex cricket body. However, the PCB has adored his commitment to the side and accepted his resignation. Joker: Folie à Deux review: Lady Gaga is underutilised in a boring, uninspiring sequel There is a moment early in Todd Philips' latest film Joker: Folie à Deux featuring the leads Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga that summarises the film well. It is the first courtroom scene in the film and Phoenix's Joker is desperately looking at the door waiting for Lee or Harley Quinn (Lady Gaga) to walk into the court. Joker or Arthur Flec is on trial for killing six people including a popular chat show host live on television. While the tension in the room is palpable, Arthur keeps looking at the door. Lee enters and the two lovers exchange a smile. As Lee settles in, Arthur looks at her and pretends to stifle a yawn- referring to how boring the legal proceedings and the room is. The moment accurately captures the mood of the film.

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A farmer and two of his workers have been accused of&nbsp;fatally shooting&nbsp;two Black women and feeding them to pigs in South Africa’s northern Limpopo province in August. The incident has sparked outrage in South Africa.&nbsp;

Maria Makgato, 45, and Lucia Ndlovu, 34, were shot by a White farmer, while they were looking for food on the farm near Polokwane in Limpopo province.&nbsp;

Their bodies were then allegedly given to pigs in an apparent attempt to dispose of the evidence.

Currently, the court is deciding whether to grant bail to farm owner Zachariah Johannes Olivier, 60, and his employees Adrian de Wet, 19, and William Musora, 50, ahead of their murder trial.&nbsp;

The three men have not been asked to enter a plea in court yet. However, they can do so&nbsp;after the trial begins.

<h2>Protest against the killing of women</h2>

During previous hearings, people have been protesting outside court demanding that the suspects be denied bail.&nbsp;

Makgato’s brother Walter Mathole told BBC that the incident has further exacerbated racial tension between Black and White people in South Africa.

The three accused are also facing charges in the court of attempted murder for shooting at Ndlovu's husband, who was with the women at the farm.&nbsp;

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Ncube survived the ordeal, crawled away and managed to call a doctor for help. He said that he reported the incident to police and officers found the decomposing bodies of his wife and Makgato in the pigsty several days later.

Mathole said he was with officers and saw a shocking sight inside the pig enclosure – his sister’s body which had been partly eaten by the animals.

“My mum died a painful death, she was a loving mother who did everything for us. We lacked nothing because of her,” Ranti Makgato, the oldest of Makgato's sons, told the BBC.

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“I think I’ll sleep better at night if the alleged killers are denied bail,” he added.

<h2>Human Rights Commission condemns the incident&nbsp;</h2>

The South African Human Rights Commission has condemned the killings and called for anti-racism dialogues between affected communities.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

A farmer and two of his workers have been accused of fatally shooting two Black women and feeding them to pigs in South Africa’s northern Limpopo province in August.

A farmer and two of his workers have been accused of fatally shooting two Black women and feeding them to pigs in South Africa’s northern Limpopo province in August. The incident has sparked outrage in South Africa. Maria Makgato, 45, and Lucia Ndlovu, 34, were shot by a White farmer, while they were looking for food on the farm near Polokwane in Limpopo province. Their bodies were then allegedly given to pigs in an apparent attempt to dispose of the evidence. Currently, the court is deciding whether to grant bail to farm owner Zachariah Johannes Olivier, 60, and his employees Adrian de Wet, 19, and William Musora, 50, ahead of their murder trial. The three men have not been asked to enter a plea in court yet. However, they can do so after the trial begins. Protest against the killing of women During previous hearings, people have been protesting outside court demanding that the suspects be denied bail. Makgato’s brother Walter Mathole told BBC that the incident has further exacerbated racial tension between Black and White people in South Africa. The three accused are also facing charges in the court of attempted murder for shooting at Ndlovu's husband, who was with the women at the farm. Also read: South Africa plans to bomb its island soon to eradicate 'killer' mice Ncube survived the ordeal, crawled away and managed to call a doctor for help. He said that he reported the incident to police and officers found the decomposing bodies of his wife and Makgato in the pigsty several days later. Mathole said he was with officers and saw a shocking sight inside the pig enclosure – his sister’s body which had been partly eaten by the animals. “My mum died a painful death, she was a loving mother who did everything for us. We lacked nothing because of her,” Ranti Makgato, the oldest of Makgato's sons, told the BBC. Watch | South Africa Arrests 81 Undocumented Foreigners × “I think I’ll sleep better at night if the alleged killers are denied bail,” he added. Human Rights Commission condemns the incident The South African Human Rights Commission has condemned the killings and called for anti-racism dialogues between affected communities. (With inputs from agencies)

South African farmer kills, 'feeds' two Black women to pigs, sparks outrage

Election strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishore officially launched his new political outfit, Jan Suraaj Party,&nbsp;at the Jan Suraaj Foundation Convention in Patna&nbsp;on Wednesday,&nbsp; and&nbsp;named Manoj Bharti as its&nbsp;working president.

Manoj Bharti is a resident of Madhubani who studied at Jharkhand's Netarhat, IIT Kanpur, and did his M.Tech from IIT Delhi. He has also served in the foreign service. He was India's ambassador in Ukraine, Belarus, Timor-Leste, and Indonesia.

At the launch event, Prashant Kishor said that the party has been active for the past two years and recently received approval from the Election Commission of India.

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"Jan Suraaj campaign is going on for 2-3 years. People are asking when we will be forming the party. We all must thank God, today the Election Commission has officially accepted Jan Suraaj as Jan Suraaj Party," Kishor said.

He further said that if Bihar has to have a world-class education system, Rs 5 lakh crore is needed in the next 10 years.

"If Bihar has to have a world-class education system, Rs 5 lakh crore is needed in the next 10 years. When the liquor ban will be removed, that money won't go into the budget and will not be used for the security of leaders, nor it will be used for roads, water and electricity. That will be used only for building a new education system in Bihar. Every year, Bihar is facing a loss of Rs 20,000 crore due to the liquor ban," he said.

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Notably, Kishor has vowed to end the liquor ban in Bihar immediately if elected to power.

With the Election Commission's nod, the Jan Suraj Party is now expected to contest in all constituencies in the Bihar assembly elections next year.

On September 30, Kishor said that he does not want to become the leader of the party, adding that next year, in January or February, the party will release its agenda for Bihar.

Earlier, Kishor announced that the party would contest elections on all 243 seats out of which there will be 40 women candidates.

The assembly elections in Bihar are likely to be held in October-November 2025.

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Election strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishore officially launched his new political outfit, Jan Suraaj Party, at the Jan Suraaj Foundation Convention in Patna on Wednesday, and named Manoj Bharti as its working president.

Election strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishore officially launched his new political outfit, Jan Suraaj Party, at the Jan Suraaj Foundation Convention in Patna on Wednesday, and named Manoj Bharti as its working president. Manoj Bharti is a resident of Madhubani who studied at Jharkhand's Netarhat, IIT Kanpur, and did his M.Tech from IIT Delhi. He has also served in the foreign service. He was India's ambassador in Ukraine, Belarus, Timor-Leste, and Indonesia. At the launch event, Prashant Kishor said that the party has been active for the past two years and recently received approval from the Election Commission of India. Also read: Big blow to Bihar government: Patna HC scraps 65% quota for backward classes "Jan Suraaj campaign is going on for 2-3 years. People are asking when we will be forming the party. We all must thank God, today the Election Commission has officially accepted Jan Suraaj as Jan Suraaj Party," Kishor said. He further said that if Bihar has to have a world-class education system, Rs 5 lakh crore is needed in the next 10 years. "If Bihar has to have a world-class education system, Rs 5 lakh crore is needed in the next 10 years. When the liquor ban will be removed, that money won't go into the budget and will not be used for the security of leaders, nor it will be used for roads, water and electricity. That will be used only for building a new education system in Bihar. Every year, Bihar is facing a loss of Rs 20,000 crore due to the liquor ban," he said. Watch | Bihar Floods: Residents Wade Through Chest-High Floodwaters In Indian State × Notably, Kishor has vowed to end the liquor ban in Bihar immediately if elected to power. With the Election Commission's nod, the Jan Suraj Party is now expected to contest in all constituencies in the Bihar assembly elections next year. On September 30, Kishor said that he does not want to become the leader of the party, adding that next year, in January or February, the party will release its agenda for Bihar. Earlier, Kishor announced that the party would contest elections on all 243 seats out of which there will be 40 women candidates. The assembly elections in Bihar are likely to be held in October-November 2025. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Prashant Kishore launches Jan Suraaj party in Bihar, names Manoj Bharti as working president

Danish police said on Wednesday they were investigating two explosions in the immediate vicinity of Israel's Copenhagen embassy and had detained three people for questioning.

Two people were apprehended on a train at Copenhagen's main railway station, while the third&nbsp;was detained elsewhere in the Danish capital, police said on social media platform X.

It was not immediately clear how those held by police were linked to the blasts.

There were no injuries in the explosions, which happened at around 3:20 am&nbsp;local time (0120 GMT), and no damage was caused to the building, the Israeli embassy said in a statement.

"It is clear that the Israeli embassy is in the immediate vicinity, and that is naturally also an angle that we look at," Deputy Assistant Commissioner Jakob Hansen of the Copenhagen police told reporters.

The area around the embassy was cordoned off, and armed Danish military personnel stood guard, while investigators wearing coverall suits were seen combing the scene for evidence.

Police were due to hold a press conference at 1200 GMT.

The blasts occurred against a backdrop of soaring tensions in the Middle East as Iran carried out a massive missile attack on Israel.

Israel, which is fighting Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon, promised to retaliate, stoking fears of a wider war.

Carolineskolen, a Jewish school located near the embassy in the Danish capital, would stay closed on Wednesday due to its proximity to the crime scene, a spokesperson for the Jewish Community in Denmark told Reuters.

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There have also been several recent security incidents near Israel's embassy in neighbouring Sweden, where police on Tuesday said they were investigating suspected gunfire in the area.

In January, a Stockholm police bomb squad disarmed what investigators called a "dangerous object" outside the Israeli embassy building.

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The incidents in Sweden caused no injuries or significant damage.

Swedish authorities have said security police averted several planned attacks linked to Iranian security services using local criminal networks. Iran has called the Swedish report "baseless".

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Danish police said on Wednesday they were investigating two explosions in the immediate vicinity of Israel's Copenhagen embassy and had detained three people for questioning.

Danish police said on Wednesday they were investigating two explosions in the immediate vicinity of Israel's Copenhagen embassy and had detained three people for questioning. Two people were apprehended on a train at Copenhagen's main railway station, while the third was detained elsewhere in the Danish capital, police said on social media platform X. It was not immediately clear how those held by police were linked to the blasts. There were no injuries in the explosions, which happened at around 3:20 am local time (0120 GMT), and no damage was caused to the building, the Israeli embassy said in a statement. "It is clear that the Israeli embassy is in the immediate vicinity, and that is naturally also an angle that we look at," Deputy Assistant Commissioner Jakob Hansen of the Copenhagen police told reporters. The area around the embassy was cordoned off, and armed Danish military personnel stood guard, while investigators wearing coverall suits were seen combing the scene for evidence. Police were due to hold a press conference at 1200 GMT. The blasts occurred against a backdrop of soaring tensions in the Middle East as Iran carried out a massive missile attack on Israel. Israel, which is fighting Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon, promised to retaliate, stoking fears of a wider war. Carolineskolen, a Jewish school located near the embassy in the Danish capital, would stay closed on Wednesday due to its proximity to the crime scene, a spokesperson for the Jewish Community in Denmark told Reuters. Also read: Iran launches barrage of over 200 missiles on Israel, IDF warns of retaliation at place, time of own choosing There have also been several recent security incidents near Israel's embassy in neighbouring Sweden, where police on Tuesday said they were investigating suspected gunfire in the area. In January, a Stockholm police bomb squad disarmed what investigators called a "dangerous object" outside the Israeli embassy building. Watch | Israel-Iran War: Iran Will Pay For Its 'Big Mistake' After Strike On Israel: Netanyahu × The incidents in Sweden caused no injuries or significant damage. Swedish authorities have said security police averted several planned attacks linked to Iranian security services using local criminal networks. Iran has called the Swedish report "baseless". Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos.

Danish police probing two blasts near Israeli embassy in Copenhagen, detain three people

Israel said Iran did succeed in striking its airbases during a missile attack on Tuesday, however, adding that the damage caused was limited.&nbsp;

The Israeli military said that Iran did succeed in striking Israeli airbases with missiles, but the attack was "ineffective", the Guardian reported, citing Israeli local media.&nbsp;

It stated that the attack damaged office buildings and other maintenance areas in the bases that do not impact the IAF’s functioning, according to the military.&nbsp;

Moreover, no Israeli Air Force aircraft were damaged in the attack, and all the missile impacts on Israeli airbases were deemed as “ineffective”&nbsp;by the IDF,&nbsp; meaning that no harm was caused to the continuous operations of the IAF, according to Israeli media.&nbsp;

One person in the Israeli-occupied West Bank was killed by falling debris from an intercepted missile, while&nbsp;two were injured by shrapnel in Tel Aviv.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-vows-iran-will-pay-for-missile-attack-sends-more-troops-to-lebanon-763883">Also read:&nbsp;Israel vows to make Iran pay for missile attack, sends more troops to Lebanon</a>

The IDF said that it measures the effectiveness of an attack on the basis of how much damage it caused to critical infrastructure and assets, how many casualties were caused, and not how many missiles ultimately impacted.&nbsp;

On the contrary, Iran defence minister, Brig Gen Aziz Nasirzadeh, earlier claimed that 90 per cent of missiles had been able to breach Israel’s defences, and that Tehran had only targeted military installations.

Watch |&nbsp;Iran Attacks Israel: Israel Says Iran ‘will Pay’ For Launching A Major Missile Attack Against It

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<h2>Mossad head holds meeting with officials&nbsp;</h2>

The Israeli military said its chief of staff, the head of Shin Bet and the head of the Mossad all met at the Kirya in Tel Aviv. They are expected to discuss Israeli plans to respond to Iran’s attack yesterday.

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(With inputs from agencies)

Israel said Iran did succeed in striking its airbases during a missile attack on Tuesday, however, adding that the damage caused was limited. The Israeli military said that Iran did succeed in striking Israeli airbases with missiles, but the attack was "ineffective", the Guardian reported, citing Israeli local media.

Israel said Iran did succeed in striking its airbases during a missile attack on Tuesday, however, adding that the damage caused was limited. The Israeli military said that Iran did succeed in striking Israeli airbases with missiles, but the attack was "ineffective", the Guardian reported, citing Israeli local media. It stated that the attack damaged office buildings and other maintenance areas in the bases that do not impact the IAF’s functioning, according to the military. Moreover, no Israeli Air Force aircraft were damaged in the attack, and all the missile impacts on Israeli airbases were deemed as “ineffective” by the IDF, meaning that no harm was caused to the continuous operations of the IAF, according to Israeli media. One person in the Israeli-occupied West Bank was killed by falling debris from an intercepted missile, while two were injured by shrapnel in Tel Aviv. Also read: Israel vows to make Iran pay for missile attack, sends more troops to Lebanon The IDF said that it measures the effectiveness of an attack on the basis of how much damage it caused to critical infrastructure and assets, how many casualties were caused, and not how many missiles ultimately impacted. On the contrary, Iran defence minister, Brig Gen Aziz Nasirzadeh, earlier claimed that 90 per cent of missiles had been able to breach Israel’s defences, and that Tehran had only targeted military installations. Watch | Iran Attacks Israel: Israel Says Iran ‘will Pay’ For Launching A Major Missile Attack Against It × Mossad head holds meeting with officials The Israeli military said its chief of staff, the head of Shin Bet and the head of the Mossad all met at the Kirya in Tel Aviv. They are expected to discuss Israeli plans to respond to Iran’s attack yesterday. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

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