Top 10 world news: BJP's hattrick in Haryana polls; Nasrallah's successor Safieddine killed, and more

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday bagged a historic third consecutive win in Haryana assembly elections by securing 48 seats, whilethe Congress got only 37 seats, giving BJP a clear majority. In his victory speech at BJP headquarters,Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the people of Haryana have scripted history by blossoming lotus (BJP's symbol), adding that victory in Haryana is the result of the hard work of the party workers.

Meanwhile, as the tensions intensify between Israel and Lebanon, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said that Hezbollah's potential next leader, Hashem Safieddine, was likely killed in last week’s strike in Beirut.

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'Lotus bloomed in Haryana...'; PM Modi after BJP clinches third term in Haryana elections

After securing a historic win in Haryana's elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (Oct 8) said the people of Haryana have scripted history by blossoming lotus (BJP's symbol), adding that victory in Haryana is the result of the hard work of the party workers.

Hezbollah's potential next leader Hashem Safieddine likely killed, says Israel defence minister Gallant

Hezbollah's potential next leader, Hashem Safieddine, was likely killed in last week’s strike in Lebanon's capital, Beirut, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said on Tuesday (Oct 8), The Times of Israel reported.

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North Korea's Kim calls Putin 'closest comrade', terms relations between two countries 'eternal'

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West Asia crisis: Hezbollah’s HQ commander Suhail Hussein killed in Beirut strikes, claims IDF

The Israeli Army said Tuesday (Oct 8) it killed another senior Hezbollah commander in strikes on Beirut, the Lebanese capital.The IsraelDefense Forces (IDF) saidit took outthe commander of Hezbollah’s headquarters, Suhail Hussein Husseini.

Nobel Prize in Physics awarded to John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton

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Ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan claims his name helped Vinesh Phogat win in Haryana Assembly polls

Former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Brij Bhushan Saran Singh has claimed that it was his name that helped wrestler Vinesh Phogat win the Julana seat in the Haryana Assembly election.

Bangladesh government announces additional holidays for Durga Puja

The Bangladesh government has announced the addition of holidays for Durga Puja celebrations in the country, Abul Kalam Azad, Deputy Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus told ANI.

PAK vs ENG, 1st Test: WATCH | Aamer Jamal takes sensational one-handed catch to dismiss Ollie Pope

Pakistan pacer Aamer Jamal took a sensational one-handed catch to dismiss England skipper Ollie Pope on second day of the first Test in Multan on Tuesday (Oct 8). Pope had come to open the innings with Zak Crawley after regular opener Ben Duckett suffered a blow to his hand while taking a catch to dismiss the last wicket of Pakistan's first innings.

Billie Eilish pledges to never talk about her sexuality or dating life due to THIS reason

Grammy winner Billie Eilish regrets being candid about her attraction towards women. She now wishes that no one knew about her sexuality or dating life.