Morning Digest | Rain fury continues unabated in Kerala; India moves into hockey semifinals at CWG, and more
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Kerala stares at repeat of 2018 floods as rain fury continues
Kerala once again stares at a flood-like situation with high intensity rain triggered by strong monsoon winds lashing central Kerala. In addition, a low pressure system is expected to form over the Bay of Bengal by Sunday, which is likely to aggravate the rains. The situation is precarious in the State, especially in central Kerala where swollen rivers have already started inundating several low lying areas. Haunted by the bitter experience of 2018 flood, the State administration in central Kerala districts swung into action on Thursday afternoon, starting the evacuation of people from flood-prone areas to relief camps.
Commonwealth Games 2022: Harmanpreet’s hat-trick hands India 4-1 win over Wales, enter semifinals
Vice-captain Harmanpreet Singh slammed a hat-trick as the Indian men’s hockey team beat Wales 4-1 in its final Pool B match to qualify for the semifinals of the Commonwealth Games Con Thursday.
Non-local labourer killed, 2 injured in militant attack in Kashmir’s Pulwama
One non-local labourer was killed and two others were injured in a militant attack in south Kashmir’s Pulwama on Thursday. A police spokesman said militants hurled a grenade on the labourers at Gadoora area of Pulwama.
Sudhir wins gold in para powerlifting men’s heavyweight event at Commonwealth Games
IMF approves $333 million for Sri Lanka, urging completion of debt restructuring for economic recovery.
Israeli airstrikes devastate Lebanon, causing casualties and destruction, amid ongoing conflict with Hezbollah and US peace efforts.
Civil society protests $250 billion climate finance proposal at U.N. summit, urging developing nations to reject the unjust deal.
Trump announces key administrative appointments for his second term, including Alex Wong, Sebastian Gorka, and Scott Bessent.
Protesters in Pakistan's northwest mourn 42 Shiite Muslims killed in ambush, sparking tensions and anti-government sentiment.
ICC issues arrest warrants for Israeli leaders over war crimes in Gaza, sparking global controversy and condemnation.
COP29 draft climate finance deal proposes $250 billion annually by 2035, facing criticism for high costs and limited contributors.
NATO-Ukraine emergency talks on missile threat; Russian drones strike Sumy; Czech FM visits Kyiv; parliament session cancelled due to threat.
Kim Jong Un accuses U.S. of aggressive policy, vows to enhance defense capabilities to strengthen North Korea's strategic position.
North Korea sent troops to Russia in exchange for oil, anti-air missiles, and economic support amid Ukraine conflict.
Israeli military eliminates five Hamas militants, including commanders, in overnight raid in northern Gaza's Beit Lahia.