With concerns that a "even more hellish scenario" was unfolding for imprisoned civilians, Israeli troops launched an attack further into the confined area on Tuesday and engaged Hamas in combat in the southern Gaza Strip. The army is now dropping leaflets on portions of the south, ordering Palestinian inhabitants to evacuate to other locations. Initially, Israel had concentrated its offensive on the north of the enclave.
According to Bahamas authorities, a US visitor died on Monday after being attacked by a shark while on vacation there. The woman, 44, was paddle boarding off a resort on the island of New Providence, which is home to Nassau, the capital, and is also where the island of Boston is located.
AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge will meet with AICC Telangana in-charge Manikrao Thakare to discuss the outcomes of the CLP meeting that was held in Hyderabad on Monday.
After winning handily in the Assembly elections, the Congress on Monday delegated the task of selecting a candidate to serve as the next Chief Minister to the high leadership. At a meeting held at a hotel in Gachibowli on Monday, the 64 MLAs-elect passed a one-line resolution authorizing AICC head Mallikarjun Kharge to select the leader. From this point on, the focus is on Delhi.
Significant air travel interruptions were experienced throughout the region on Monday as Cyclone Michaung made its way towards coastal Andhra Pradesh.
Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy announced that every district affected by Cyclone Michaung would receive Rs. 2 crore to begin immediate repairs. The chief minister has instructed collectors and SPs to take immediate action to prevent fatalities and to offer a monetary support of Rs. 10,000 in the event that homes and huts are destroyed by the rain and flooding. It has also been suggested to the officials that they quantify agricultural losses and provide compensation right now.
Five people were killed in Chennai as heavy rains lashed out parts of the city because of Cyclone Michaung.
Sachin Pilot, Congress's popular leader, said on Monday that he will continue in the party despite their huge loss in the Rajasthan Assembly elections.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan blamed self-centered politics for Congress'
He gave a speech during Sindhudurg's Navy Day celebrations. PM declared: "I am pleased to announce that the Indian Navy would be renaming its ranks in accordance with Indian customs.