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Published on: Nov 2, 2023, 13:09:18 IST

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has told the Indian Army commanders to “expect the unexpected” after the October 7 pogrom in Israel by Hamas even as the national security planners have analyzed the terror strike and are studying the IDF’s ground offensive in Gaza strip. The Hamas terror strike in Gaza with a simultaneous barrage of rocket attacks into Israeli cities was discussed during the Army Commanders’ Conference last month with select groups with armed forces, intelligence and Ministry of External Affairs studying the outbreak of war and its impact on the future of the Middle-East region. Dig deeper

A picture taken from the Israeli side of the border with the Gaza Strip on shows destroyed buildings in the Gaza Strip (AFP)

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Advocate Jai Anant Dehadrai whom Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra called 'her jilted ex' said he is not scared of anybody and won't get bullied by anyone. If somebody is trying to alter the narrative by trying to play the victim, the whole country is watching, Jai Anant said as Mahua Moitra reached Parliament to record her statement before the Lok Sabha Ethics Committee which is probing the allegations of 'cash for question' against the Lok Sabha MP -- brought by Jai Anant Dehadrai and BJP MP Nishikant Dubey. Dig deeper

More on Mahua Moitra row: Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra appears before Lok Sabha Ethics Committee in alleged 'Cash for Query' charge

Kejriwal, Mahua Moitra to face probe today: BJP MP says, 'Dono 2 numbari'

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The festive season in India means lavish Bollywood parties with a star-studded presence. This Karwa Chauth was no exception as Anil Kapoor hosted a grand Karwa Chauth celebration bash which was graced by the B-town A-listers including Shilpa Shetty, Raj Kundra, Rani Mukerji, Sonam Kapoor, Mira Rajput, Varun Dhawan, Natasha Dalal, Mana Shetty and Geeta Basra and many more. The event was nothing short of a glamorous affair as the celebrities arrived in stunning ethnic outfits that served as fashion inspiration. While some donned exquisite suits, others sported mesmerising sarees. Dig deeper

(That’s all we have at this hour in our afternoon briefing. Catch you in the evening.)

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