The Israeli military said on Wednesday that it had approved the framework for a new offensive in the Gaza Strip, as Hamas condemned what it called “aggressive” Israeli ground incursions in Gaza City.

Two Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh’s Manpur-Mohla-Ambagarh Chowki district on Wednesday, police said

The Supreme Court’s order to remove stray dogs in Delhi-NCR and house them in shelters has sparked outrage. Estimates suggest Delhi has up to 10 lakh stray dogs, and activists claim housing them could cost the government ₹10,000 crore.