✈ *INTERNATIONAL NEWS*
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1. India and Germany signed multiple MoUs and agreements ranging from green hydrogen to innovation and technology to boost the bilateral relationship. The MoUs and agreements were exchanged in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in New Delhi after delegation level talks.
2. Prime Minister Modi announced that Germany will increase its annual visa quota for skilled Indian professionals from 20 thousand to 90 thousand.
3. India’s Ambassador to Lebanon, Noor Rahman Sheikh, delivered the first tranche of humanitarian aid to Lebanon. This consignment of medicines was received by Lebanon’s Health Minister, Firas Abiad, highlighting the collaborative efforts between the two nations.
4. The National Centre for Good Governance completed the 34th Capacity Building Programme for Maldivian Civil Servants in New Delhi yesterday. The two-week program began on the 14th of this month in collaboration with the External Affairs Ministry. The program was attended by 35 civil servants from the Maldives.
5. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has said that research collaboration is the bedrock of cooperation between Australia and India. Interacting with Indian students studying across Australia at an event held in Sydney, he appreciated and encouraged all the Indian students in Australia to contribute passionately to the future of both countries.
6. Four Indians were killed after a Tesla car they were travelling in caught fire after crashing into a divider near Toronto in Canada.
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🌎 *WORLD NEWS* 🌍
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1. A high-ranking team from Egypt met with Israeli officials in Cairo to discuss a ceasefire in Gaza. The meeting is part of intensive Egyptian efforts to revive negotiations for a ceasefire.
2. The United States and Qatar have announced the revival of Gaza ceasefire negotiations, marking a potential turning point in diplomatic efforts following the recent death of Hamas’ Yahya Sinwar. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, during his eleventh regional visit since the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, revealed that mediators are exploring fresh approaches after previous US-led initiatives stalled.
3. In West Asia, Israeli warplanes raided the al-Qaa Jousieh border crossing between Lebanon and Syria, resulting in its closure. According to media reports, Israeli warplanes fired four air-to-ground missiles in the Al-Qaa axis in eastern Lebanon. Lebanese Minister of Public Works and Transport Ali Hamieh confirmed that the crossing is now out of service.
4. World Polio Day is observed on October 24 every year. It aims to raise awareness about the fight against poliomyelitis. This day was established by Rotary International in honor of Dr Jonas Salk.
United Nations Day is celebrated on October 24 each year. This day marks the founding of the United Nations (UN) in 1945.
5. The Punjab government of Pakistan announced plans to deploy artificial rain to address severe smog in Lahore. This decision follows Lahore being named the world’s most polluted city, with an alarming Air Quality Index (AQI) level of 394.
6. In South Africa, seven people were killed in a suspected gang-related mass shooting. This is the second such incident in two days in the Western Cape province.
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