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 Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Monday discussed the India-Canada row with the President of UAE, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, stating that it is important to uphold and respect the "rule of law".The Canadian PM held a telephone conversation with the President of UAE and the two also spoke about the current situation in Israel. The two leaders expressed concern about the need to protect civilian life.-hindustantimes.com

Israel's military pounded the Palestinian enclave of Gaza on Sunday and killed hundreds of people a day after a surprise attack by Hamas group left over 600 Israelis dead, the worst attack on Israeli soil in decades.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked the nation to prepare themselves for a "long and difficult" war a day after Hamas fired a barrage of thousands of rockets at Israel and sent a wave of fighters who gunned down civilians and took at least 100 hostages.- https://www.ndtv.com/

Powerful earthquakes in Afghanistan have killed more than 2,000 people and injured more than 9,000, the Taliban administration said on Sunday, in the deadliest tremors in years in the quake-prone country.Afghanistan, hemmed in by mountains, has a long history of strong earthquakes, many in the rugged Hindu Kush region bordering Pakistan. Death tolls often rise when remote locations are hit, and decades of war have left infrastructure in a shambles, making relief and rescue operations difficult.- https://indianexpress.com/

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to visit India by the end of October, sources told India Today on Friday. His visit will likely take place after Dussehra, the sources added.It would be his second visit to India since becoming Prime Minister in October 2022. His first visit was during the G20 Summit in September.This comes amid reports that the free trade agreement (FTA) between India and Britain could be signed before the end of the year.- https://www.indiatoday.in/

India and Saudi Arabia on Sunday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on securing a green hydrogen supply chain and cooperation on power grid interconnection. The MoU was signed in Riyadh by union minister for power and new & renewable energy RK Singh and the Saudi minister of energy Abdulaziz bin Salman Al-Saud on the sidelines of the MENA Climate Week 2023.-livemint.com

The Election Commission of India is set to announce today the much-anticipated schedule for assembly polls in five states. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar will hold a press conference at 12 noon to announce the poll schedule for Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Telangana, and Mizoram. The announcement will detail the dates for various stages of the electoral process, including the filing of nominations, polling days, and the declaration of results.-hindustantimes.com

Sikkim floods: Indian rescue teams are finding it difficult to reach flood-hit areas in the north-eastern state of Sikkim where more than 140 people are missing because the region is still experiencing bouts of heavy rain, said officials on Saturday. The Lhonak Lake burst its banks on Wednesday after a cloudburst triggered torrential rains and an apparent avalanche, causing major flooding in the Teesta River.-livemint.com

India vs Australia Highlights, World Cup 2023:Virat Kohli and KL Rahul produced yet another masterclass as India kicked-off the World Cup 2023 campaign with a six-wicket win against Australia in Chennai on Sunday. Rahul returned unbeaten on 97(115), while Kohli slammed 85(116) as the pair stitched a crucial 165(215)-run stand for the fourth wicket after India were reduced to 2-3 in the second over. Riding on their efforts India completed the 200-run chase with 9.4 overs to spare.-hindustantimes.com

ICC World Cup triggers sports tourism:The travel landscape is evolving with a surge in sports tourism, as 56% of Indian travellers eagerly anticipate major events in 2023, including the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. Booking.com, the official Accommodations Booking Partner of the tournament, reveals exciting trends:Seven of the top 10 searched domestic destinations (October 1 to November 20, 2023) are host cities: New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Ahmedabad.-hotelierindia.com

Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd. inaugurated Aurika, Mumbai Skycity, the latest addition to its upscale brand, Aurika Hotels & Resorts, marking a historic milestone as India's largest inventory hotel. With its prime location near Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (Terminal 2), this deluxe hotel boasts an impressive 669 aesthetically designed rooms and suites, along with a range of new-age dining options, extensive banqueting facilities, innovative high-tech and entertainment amenities, and world-class service.-bwhotelier.com


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