Morning Digest | Mallikarjun Kharge to officially take charge as Congress President today; UNSC members to pay tribute at Mumbai 26/11 memorial on Friday, and more

A select list of stories to read before starting your day.

A select list of stories to read before starting your day.

Mallikarjun Kharge to officially take charge as Congress President today

A day before formally taking over as Congress President, Mallikarjun Kharge On Tuesday met former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at his official residence. Preparations are underway for an official ceremony at the party headquarters in which Mr. Kharge will be given a certificate of victory by the head of the Central Election Authority, Madhusudan Mistry.

Kerala Governor issues notice to two more Vice Chancellors

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Tuesday issued show cause notices to Vice Chancellors (V-C) of Digital University Kerala (DUK) Saji Gopinath and Sree Narayana Guru Open University (SNGOU) PM Mubarak Pasha. Similar notices were earlier given to nine other V-CsIncluding VP Mahadevan Pillai, who completed his term as the Vice-Chancellor of Kerala University on Monday.

Jaishankar talks to UK Foreign Secretary on India-UK relations

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday discussed India-UK relations with his British counterpart James Cleverley. The call took place just before Mr. Chaturai confirmed that he would continue as foreign secretary. Newly appointed British Prime Minister Rishi Sunaki,

Kerala human sacrifice: Probe on missing organs

Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the case suspected human sacrifice The two missing parts of the victims are being investigated at Elanthur in Pathanamthitta district, despite the primary assessment that they may have been buried separately and have since been decomposed.

India pair visit completes one third of its journey, likely to reach Kashmir in February

india couple travel Congress communications chief Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday said it has completed a third of its journey of 1,270 km in the last 48 days and is expected to reach Kashmir between February 20 and 25.

India, China should find common ground for development and resolve differences through dialogue: Chinese envoy

Outgoing Chinese Ambassador to India Sun Weidong said on Tuesday that as neighbors, it is natural for China and India to have some differences, but the focus should be on finding common ground for development while resolving pending issues through dialogue. needed.

Five houses, two relief camps damaged due to heavy rains in Mizoram due to Cyclone Sitarang

At least five houses and two relief camps have been damaged in Mizoram’s Mamit and Siaha districts due to heavy rain accompanied by strong wind under the influence of Cyclone Sitang, an official said on Tuesday. The torrential rains led to landslides and uprooted trees on several highways in different parts of the northeastern state, he said.

UN Security Council members to pay tribute at Mumbai 26/11 memorial

Ambassadors of all countries to the UN Security Council will attend the memorial for the victims 26/11 terrorist attacks In Mumbai on Friday as part of a special session of the Anti-Terrorism Committee (CTC) at the Taj Mumbai Hotel, one of the sites of the 2008 attacks.

Mia Museum sealed two days after opening in Assam

Local Authorities in West Goalpara District Assam seals Miya Museum On 25 October, two days after it was inaugurated by an organization representing migrant Muslims. A team led by Lakhipur Circle Officer Rajeev Gogoi removed the items displayed in the museum at Dapkarbhita near Lakhipur town before sealing it. The reason given was that it was a house built under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin Yojana but was converted into a museum.

Dalit couple, son shot dead in MP village, 4 arrested, 3 absconding

Three members of a Dalit family – an elderly couple and their younger son – were shot dead in Madhya Pradesh’s Damoh district on Tuesday, while a fourth was seriously injured, allegedly by a neighboring family.

Britain’s new prime minister Rishi Sunak promises ‘firm’ support for Ukraine

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunki On a call from his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky promised to support the UK Ukraine A Downing Street spokesman said he would be resolute and “as strong as ever under his premiership”.

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan to hold mega protest on October 28

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday announced the launch of his much-awaited long march on October 28, to force the government to agree to the dissolution of the National Assembly and announce mid-term elections.

Strong 6.4 magnitude earthquake hits northern Philippines

The US Geological Service said a 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck the northern Philippines late Tuesday, sending panicked residents out into the streets and causing significant damage to a hospital. The earthquake, caused by a movement of the Earth’s crust, occurred near the upper town of Dolores at around 10:59 pm.

Sindhu back in top 5, Prannoy at 12th spot in latest BWF rankings

Double Olympic medalist PV Sindhu and Thomas Cup winner HS Prannoy moved up to 5th and 12th places in the women’s and men’s singles world rankings released on Tuesday.

Harmanpreet named captain for India’s FIH Pro League matches in Bhubaneswar

Harmanpreet Singh was on Tuesday appointed captain of the 22-member Indian men’s hockey team for the opening matches of the FIH Pro League against Spain and New Zealand in Bhubaneswar. Manpreet Singh has been made deputy.

badminton | Rankireddy-Chirag lose in pre-quarters, others at French Open

Commonwealth Games gold medalists Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty defeated Christo Popov and Toma Junior Popov of France to enter the men’s doubles pre-quarterfinals of the French Open Super 750 tournament in Paris on Tuesday.