Tue Oct 08 12:21:47 UTC 2024: ## Haryana Election Focuses on Caste Politics, While International Tensions Rise

**Haryana:** The upcoming state election in Haryana is expected to be a tight race, with caste politics playing a crucial role. The Jats and Dalits, comprising 26% and 21% of the population respectively, are key vote banks. Recent trends show a shift in Dalit political preferences towards the INDIA alliance, raising concerns for the BJP.

**Himachal Pradesh:** Amidst escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, authorities in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district have heightened security for Jewish tourists in popular destinations like Kasol and Manali.

**India-Maldives Relations:** Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu arrived in Delhi on Sunday for a four-day visit to India, accompanied by his wife, Sajidha Mohamed. The visit aims to further strengthen bilateral ties.

**Israel-Lebanon Conflict:** Israel’s ongoing offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon continues to escalate, with reports suggesting a potential retaliatory strike against Iran.

**Indian Air Force Rescues Stranded Mountaineers:** A joint team of Indian Air Force personnel and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) rescued two foreign women mountaineers stranded on a peak in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district.

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