Top 10 world news: Drone from Lebanon targets Netanyahu's home; INDIA bloc unites for Jharkhand polls, & more

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Saturday (Oct 19) that a drone was launched toward his residence in Caesarea on Saturday after the military reported a drone from Lebanon had "hit a structure" in the central Israeli town. In other news, the opposition INDIA alliance will contest the upcoming assembly elections in the Indian state of Jharkhand together, Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced on Saturday (Oct 19), adding that his Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and the Congress will contest 70 of 81 seats in the state assembly.

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West Asia crisis: Drone from Lebanon launched toward Netanyahu's residence

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Saturday (Oct 19) that a drone was launched toward his residence in Caesareaon Saturday after the military reported a drone from Lebanon had "hit a structure" in the central Israeli town.

INDIA bloc to contest Jharkhand elections together: CM Hemant Soren

The opposition INDIA alliance will contest the upcoming assembly elections in the Indian state of Jharkhand together, Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced on Saturday (Oct 19), adding that his Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and the Congress will contest 70 of 81 seats in the state assembly.

Iran tried to eliminate Israeli PM Netanyahu in Hezbollah attack: Report

Hours after a drone was launched towards Benjamin Netanyahu's residence in Caesarea on Saturday (Oct 19), a senior government official confirmed that Iran tried to eliminate the Israeli prime minister, local media outlet Channel 12 reported.

US media suggests Trump’s lead in betting markets could be ‘manufactured’

Former US president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is leading big time in some betting markets. Now, the Wall Street Journal has suggested that the lead could very well be ‘manufactured’ to fuel social-media buzz in Trump’s favour.

Israel drops leaflets over Gaza showing Sinwar's dead body

Israeli aircraft on Saturday (October 19) scattered leaflets across southern Gaza, showing a photo of the deceased Hamas leader, Yahya Sinwar, along with the message, "Hamas will no longer rule Gaza," according to a report by Reuters.

Arrest of Nepal's former Deputy PM Rabi Lamichhane: A breakdown

Rabi Lamichhane, former deputy prime minister and home minister of Nepal, was arrested on Friday (Oct 18) by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) on charges of organised crime and misappropriation of cooperative funds. Lamichhane, the chairman of the opposition Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), was taken into custody outside his party office in Kathmandu.

‘US will be responsible...,’ Iran irked as Biden says he is aware of Israeli response to Oct 1 attacks

US President Joe Biden on Friday (Oct 18) signalled that he is aware of Israel’s expected response to the October 1 missile attack by Iran but refused to provide any details.

India: Aviation Ministry summons airline CEOs as hoax bomb threats reach 30; tougher penalties in discussion

The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) called for a meeting on Saturday (Oct 19) with airline CEOs following a spike in hoax bomb threats over the past four days.

IND vs NZ, Weather Report: India at rain god's mercy in Bengaluru Test

India will have hopes in the heart but fate won't be in their hands on Sunday (Oct 20) as they look to save the Bengaluru Test against New Zealand. With New Zealand needing only 107 runs to win and having the entire Day 5 in hands, much will depend on what role rain will play with heavy showers and bad light wrapping proceedings on Saturday. So what is the weather forecast for Sunday and will New Zealand be able to win the Bengaluru Test?Here are all the details.

Gladiator II first reactions are in; critics call the sequel a 'masterpiece'

The first reactions forGladiator IIare here! Legendary director Ridley Scott has brought his Roman world back onto the screen after 24 years, and as per the first reactions, it's thrilling, epic and a perfect sequel to an iconic film.