Wed Oct 02 01:56:09 UTC 2024: ## International News:
**Israel Launches Strikes on Hezbollah Targets in Lebanon**
Tensions between Israel and Lebanon escalated on Tuesday as Israeli forces launched a series of airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. The attacks came in response to what Israel claims were rocket attacks from Lebanon into its territory.
**Other News:**
**LPG Prices Rise Ahead of Festivals:** Consumers across India are facing a hike in LPG cylinder prices just before the upcoming festive season. The price increase is expected to add to the already existing inflationary pressures.
**Supreme Court Orders Political Neutrality in Tirupati Laddu Dispute:** The Supreme Court has stressed the need for political neutrality in the ongoing dispute over the distribution of Tirupati Laddus. The court urged all parties involved to keep religion separate from politics.
**India Not to Witness Today’s Annular Solar Eclipse:** While an annular solar eclipse will occur on October 2, 2024, it will not be visible from India. The eclipse will be visible in certain parts of Peru, Fiji, the Pacific Ocean, the Arctic, and South America.
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