TODAY NEWS ON October 12, 2024
News Headlines for CAT, CLAT and IPM aspirants

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Nobel Peace Prize 2024 awarded to Japanese organisation Nihon Hidankyo

The Prize was awarded for the organisation’s efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons and for demonstrating through witness testimony that nuclear weapons must never be used again.

Noel Tata succeeds Ratan as chairman of Tata Trusts

Noel Naval Tata succeeds Ratan Tata, who died on October 9, 2024. They condoled the demise of Ratan Tata, Chairman, Tata Trusts, and recalled his yeoman services not only to the Tata Group but also to nation building, the Tata Trusts said in a statement.

13 coaches derail as express train rams into stationary train at Kavaraipettai near Chennai

In yet another accident of a signal failure, a speeding express train rammed into a stationary goods train at Kavaraipettai near Gummidipoondi in the Chennai Division of Southern Railway on Friday night (October 11, 2024). The impact of the collision was such that a parcel van went up in flames and at least 13 coaches derailed.

PM Modi, Justin Trudeau have a ‘brief exchange’ at Laos

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Justin Trudeau met on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit in Laos, almost a year after his Canadian counterpart accused India of involvement in the death of a Canadian Khalistani separatist.

Tiruchi-Sharjah flight returns to Tiruchirappalli airport after facing mid-air glitch shortly after take-off

An Air India Express Boeing 737 NG aircraft operating a flight from Trichy to Sharjah with 140 passengers onboard circled over the airport for nearly three hours before making a safe return. The DGCA is investigating the incident, a senior official said.

Unemployed youth can apply for PM internship scheme from October 12

The unemployed youth can apply for PM internship scheme pilot project from Saturday (October 12, 2024) evening. On the eve of the portal opening to applicants, the number of opportunities posted to the portal of the PM Internship Scheme surged to 90,849 on Friday (October 11, 2024).

Boeing to cut 17,000 jobs and delay first 777X delivery as strike hits finances

Boeing will cut 17,000 jobs, delay the first deliveries of its 777X jet by a year and record $5 billion in losses in the third quarter, as the U.S. planemaker continues to spiral during a month-long strike. Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said in a message to employees that the company must shrink its workforce “to align with our financial reality” after an ongoing strike by 33,000 U.S. West Coast workers shuttered production of its 737 MAX, 767 and 777 jets.

Israeli forces kill 2 Lebanese soldiers and injure 2 U.N. peacekeepers in separate strikes

An Israeli airstrike killed two Lebanese soldiers and wounded three on Friday (October 11, 2024), Lebanon’s military said, just hours after the Israeli military fired on the headquarters of U.N. peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, injuring two of them for the second day in a row.

Climate change triggered intensified rain, wind in Hurricane Milton: experts

Experts said on Friday (October 11, 2024) that human-induced climate change made Hurricane Milton, which lashed Florida this week, wetter and windier. “Heavy one-day rainfall events such as the one associated with Milton are 20-30% more intense and about twice as likely in today’s climate,” the international World Weather Attribution group said in a report.

Adani’s Navi Mumbai International Airport announces inaugural landing by IAF aircraft

Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) Airport Code: NMI), an Adani Airport on Friday (October 11, 2024) announced the inaugural landing of an Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft — the IAF C-295 which successfully touched down on its South runway. The greenfield international airport which has been under development since 2017 is scheduled to be operational in early 2025.

Global Chess League: Defending champion Triveni Continental Kings reach final, edging out Alpine SG Pipers

Triveni Continental Kings edged past Alpine SG Pipers 9-7 to book its second final in a row at the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League. In Saturday’s (October 12, 2024) final, Continental Kings will defend its crown against PBG Alaskan Knights, which had qualified with a round to spare a day ago, topping the six-team double round robin league. Alaskan Knights scored 24 match points, while Continental Kings and SG Pipers finished with 18 each. Better game points (99) helped the reigning champion finish second in the table, ahead of SG Pipers (88).

New BJP government in Haryana to be sworn in on October 15

The swearing-in ceremony of the new BJP government in Haryana is likely to be held in Panchkula on October 15. Preparations are under way for the event.

Two Agniveers killed as shell explodes during firing practice in Nashik

A team of Agniveers was firing an Indian field gun when one of the shells exploded. The duo sustained injuries and were pronounced dead at the hospital, an official said.

PM Modi leaves for home after ‘productive’ visit to Laos

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the ASEAN-India and East Asia summits during his two-day visit to the Laos.

India expresses concern over the Israel-Lebanon conflict

India said it was “concerned” at the “deteriorating” security situation in parts of West Asia, amid reports that United Nations peacekeepers have been caught in the intensified fighting in southern Lebanon.

Putin begins visit to Turkmenistan for forum with regional leaders, including Iran

The Russian President will be speaking at an international forum with Central Asian leaders and the President of Iran.

Industrial output shrank 0.1% in August; manufacturing output grows 1%

The National Statistical Office said it is likely that the decline in the growth of Mining sector is due to heavy rainfall during the month.

India vs Bangladesh 3rd T20I: Men in blue eye series sweep, runs from openers

The Indian bunch under Gautam Gambhir has shown an insatiable hunger for victory, and doubters can glance back at its result-oriented approach during the rain-marred Kanpur Test against the same opposition a few days ago.