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[00:00:09] Hello, this is your Daily Dose of news from Onmanorama. I am your host, Minoo, and these are the major news stories of Wednesday, Oct 9, 2024.
[00:00:18] The country's richest women, Savitri Jindal, has agreed to support the BJP after winning as an independent in the Haryana Assembly polls.
[00:00:27] The body of a missing soldier from Jem'o in Kashmir allegedly kidnapped by terrorists has been recovered.
[00:00:34] Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Lebanon could face the same fate as Gaza if it continues allowing Hezbollah to operate within its borders.
[00:00:45] Tesla CEO Elon Musk hinted he might end up in prison if US Vice President Kamala Harris defeats Donald Trump in the upcoming election.
[00:00:55] Former Kerala jail DGP R. Sri Lekha has joined the BJP, receiving her membership from State President K. Surindran.
[00:01:02] Let's get into the details.
[00:01:05] The country's richest woman, Savitri Jindal, who won as an independent in Haryana, has agreed to support the BJP.
[00:01:12] With her and two other independents who have already declared their support, the BJP's number in the State Assembly has reached 51.
[00:01:20] Savitri Jindal, the mother of BJP's Kursetra MP, Naveen Jindal, had won from her stronghold Hisar after contesting as an independent against the BJP's Kamal Gupta.
[00:01:30] The 74-year-old, who had been part of Ubeinder Ghuda's government in 2013, parted ways with the Congress in March when her son switched sides.
[00:01:41] The body of a missing territorial army soldier from Anadnak in Jemuan Kashmir has been recovered.
[00:01:48] Hilal Ahmadabad was reportedly abducted by terrorists during a search operation in the forest area of Anadnak last night.
[00:01:55] According to officials, two soldiers were kidnapped during the operation.
[00:01:59] While one managed to escape, Butt's body was discovered in the Kaswan forest area in Kokanak.
[00:02:06] Security forces had launched a large-scale search to locate him before making the grim discovery.
[00:02:13] Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Lebanon that it could face the same consequences as Gaza if it continues to allow Hezbollah to operate within its borders.
[00:02:22] The statement came as the Israeli military intensified its offensive against Hezbollah along Lebanon's southern coastline, deploying additional troops and advising civilians to evacuate the region.
[00:02:34] The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is dire, with nearly all of its 2.4 million residents displaced at least once due to the ongoing Israeli bombardment.
[00:02:45] Tesla CEO Elon Musk suggested that he would end up in prison if US Vice President Kamala Harris beats Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential election.
[00:02:54] After appearing alongside Trump at the weekend rally, Musk used a two-hour chat with Tucker Carlson to push right-wing talking points.
[00:03:04] During the interview, Musk ramped up his public support for Donald Trump, telling Carlson that he is all-in on the Republic presidential candidate.
[00:03:13] Former Kerala Jail DGB R Sri Lega joined the Bharatiya Janabha Party.
[00:03:17] She received the membership from the party's state president, K. Surindran.
[00:03:21] Sri Lega was the first woman from Kerala to join the Indian police service in 1987.
[00:03:27] Sri Lega said she first considered joining the BJP just three weeks ago while addressing the press on Venusty.
[00:03:33] She added that she supports the party since she trusts its values.
[00:03:38] She returned from service in 2020 as the Director General of the Kerala Fire and Rescue Services after completing 33 years and 5 months in the service.
[00:03:48] That brings us to the end of this episode. Thanks for listening to Daily News Dows hosted by Mimino and produced by Vishnu Murulithran.
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