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#Decoding Hezbollah Chief Nasrallah’s Speech: Cryptic Address Fans Flames, Threatens Regional War

Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah warned on Friday that the war between Israel and Hamas could escalate into a regional conflict. He highlighted that all options are now open for the conflict to expand, allowing Lebanon to enter the frame. People from the intelligence community told CNN-News18 that the speech was more of a “religious fatwa, not a military order”.

It should be noted that the US and Israel-designated terrorist group maintains a robust military wing and concurrently operates a political party, exercising considerable influence within Lebanon.

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#Cricket World Cup 2023: IND Beat SL By 302 Runs, Qualify For Semis

India dished out yet another ruthless show and demolished Sri Lanka by 302 runs at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday. With this outcome, which is their seventh win in as many matches, India became the first nation to qualify.

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL World Cup 2023: Ravindra Jadeja hammers the final nail in the coffin as Madushanka falls for 5(6).

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#Air Pollution: Centre Orders Ban On Non-Essential Construction Work in Delhi-NCR

The pollution control panel at the Center on Thursday issued instructions to prohibit non-essential construction activities in Delhi-NCR and restrict the entry of diesel-consuming trucks into the capital, as the air quality in the city deteriorated to the 'severe' category.

This measure is being implemented as part of Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), which is the central government's air pollution control strategy designed for execution in the region during the winter season.

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#Uttar Pradesh: SDM Suspended For Summoning UP Governor In Land Acquisition Case

A sub-divisional magistrate (judicial), who had summoned the Uttar Pradesh governor in a land acquisition-related case, and his staff member have been suspended by the state government, officials said on Thursday.

District Magistrate Manoj Kumar said SDM Vineet Kumar was suspended on Wednesday for gross negligence. The SDM's 'peshkar' (staff member who presents files to the officer) has also been suspended.

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#Bangladesh PM’s Daughter Wins Election For Top WHO post in Southeast Asia

Bangladesh PM’s daughter wins election for top WHO post in Southeast Asia

Saima Wazed, the daughter of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, received eight votes, while the other candidate nominated by the Nepal government, Shambhu Prasad Acharya, secured two votes, according to a statement from the Bangladesh High Commission.

India was among the countries that had confirmed their support for the Bangladeshi candidate long before the election, which was preceded by a high-decibel and sometimes bitter campaign in the past few weeks.