Rathan U Kelkar’s Appointment As Kerala CM Secretary Triggers Political Controversy

The Israel-Lebanon front is witnessing renewed escalation. Hezbollah has released footage and claimed a fresh series of attacks targeting Israeli troops and an Israeli tank operating in southern Lebanon. The group says it carried out 32 attacks against Israeli forces in a single day, while air raid sirens were activated in parts of northern Israel. The claims come shortly after a major wave of Israeli strikes across Lebanon, including in the Bekaa Valley, where massive explosions were reported. Local reports say dozens were killed and many more injured in the strikes. Israel maintains that its operations are aimed at Hezbollah military infrastructure, weapons sites and operational networks. The latest developments are raising fresh concerns about a broader escalation along the volatile border.