Wounded Palestinians Ahli Arab hospital on the al-Shifa hospital, following Israeli airstrikes, in Gaza Metropolis, central Gaza Strip, on October 17, 2023.
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No less than 500 killed in Israeli airstrike on Gaza Metropolis hospital: Palestinian well being ministry
The Gaza Well being Ministry stated an Israeli airstrike on October 17 hit a Gaza Metropolis hospital full of wounded and different Palestinians in search of shelter, killing a whole lot. Pictures from al-Ahli Hospital confirmed fireplace engulfing the hospital halls, shattered glass and physique elements scattered throughout the world. The ministry stated no less than 500 individuals had been killed.
Summit with Arab leaders known as off as President Biden heads to Israel
President Joe Biden’s efforts to tamp down tensions within the escalating warfare between Israel and Hamas confronted large setbacks even earlier than he departed for the Center East on Tuesday, as Jordan known as off the president’s deliberate summit with Arab leaders after a lethal explosion at a Gaza hospital killed a whole lot.
Transgender individuals in heterosexual relationships have the precise to marry beneath current legislation, Supreme Court docket holds
The Supreme Court docket on October 17 held that transgender individuals in heterosexual relationships have the precise to marry beneath current legislation, together with private legal guidelines which regulate marriage.
A Structure Bench headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, which determined petitions in search of authorized standing to same-sex marriage, held that “transgender individuals in heterosexual relationships have the liberty and entitlement to marry beneath the prevailing statutory provisions”.
Two BSF jawans injured in Pakistan firing close to Jammu border, says officers
Two Border Safety Drive (BSF) personnel have been injured in firing opened by the Pakistani rangers alongside the Worldwide Border in violation of the ceasefire settlement on October 17 night.
PM Modi “directs” ISRO to land man on moon by 2040
Signalling a roadmap for India’s future area ambitions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has “directed” the Indian Area Analysis Organisation (ISRO) to arrange an India-crafted, indigenous area station by 2035 and land an Indian on the moon by 2040. This adopted a evaluation of preparations for the Gaganyaan mission — India’s first manned mission to area, scheduled for 2025 — on October 17.
SC reserves Naidu’s plea in talent growth rip-off case for verdict, refuses him interim bail
The Supreme Court docket on October 17 reserved a plea by former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to quash legal proceedings in opposition to him within the talent growth rip-off case.
Supreme Court docket reserves bail pleas of Manish Sisodia for verdict
The Supreme Court docket on October 17 reserved its judgment on pleas for normal bail filed by former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, who’s going through cash laundering expenses within the liquor coverage rip-off case.
Looking for to assuage Rajput delight after dropping Rajvi, BJP inducts descendant of Maharana Pratap
In opposition to the backdrop of the upcoming Meeting polls in Rajasthan, Vishvaraj Singh Mewar — a descendant of legendary Mewar king Maharana Pratap who held out in opposition to the Mughal overlordship — and Bhawani Singh Kalvi, son of Karni Sena founder Lokendra Singh Kalvi, joined the BJP on Tuesday.
Cricket World Cup 2023 | Flying Dutchmen take the wind out of Proteas’ sails
South Africa’s sad knack of slipping on banana skins surfaced but once more as Netherlands beat the Rainbow Nation by 38 runs for less than its third World Cup match-win.
Within the rain-shortened 43-overs-a-side affair on the HPCA stadium on Tuesday, the in-form Proteas needed to chase 246, far more than they need to have after having the Dutchmen at 50 for 4. However in a prepare wreck of a pursuit, Temba Bavuma & Co. wilted to lose its second straight match to the Netherlands at an ICC occasion after the gorgeous reverse within the 2022 T20 World Cup.
Supreme Court docket divided on permitting single {couples} to undertake kids collectively
The Structure Bench, which delivered a majority judgment within the same-sex marriage case on October 17, was divided in its opinions on whether or not single {couples}, together with same-sex companions, can collectively undertake kids.
NC, Cong. to rotate CEC publish in Kargil hill council; Dr. Akhoon’s title proposed for first time period
The Nationwide Convention (NC) and Congress on October 17 agreed to rotate the publish of the Chief Govt Councillor (CEC) within the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Growth Council-Kargil (LAHDC-Okay), with the previous slated to get the primary time period on Wednesday.