Tue Oct 08 05:07:09 UTC 2024: ## J&K, Haryana Vote Counting Begins; Major Headlines
**New Delhi, India:** The counting of votes for the recently concluded elections in Jammu & Kashmir and Haryana began on Tuesday morning. In Haryana, Congress leader Bhupendra Singh Hooda gave a response to Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar’s recent statements. Meanwhile, the Jammu & Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) released a statement about the party’s performance in the elections.
In other news, BJP leader Naye Singh Saini predicted a third consecutive term for his party in Haryana.
The Uttarakhand government has finalized its report on the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state. Junior doctors in Kolkata are scheduled to hold a protest march today.
In international news, the Israeli Defense Forces have launched an operation in Lebanon’s coastal region. England’s women’s cricket team has secured the top spot in their group in the ongoing T20 World Cup.
**Stay tuned for more updates throughout the day.**