The Israeli military stated it had completed the encirclement of Gaza City after attacking Hamas outposts, headquarters, and infrastructure. On October 13, Israel ordered civilians in northern Gaza, the most densely populated area in the Gaza Strip, to evacuate south. It's unclear how many remain in Gaza City, but images show widespread destruction across the city with empty streets as Israel pushes tanks towards downtown, specifically al-Shifa hospital. Tanks stationed on a southern road are advancing towards the coastal road, controlling the two main roads linking the city to the rest of Gaza. Witnesses said thousands fleeing north Gaza are heading to al-Shifa hospital seeking shelter. Heavy fire exchanges are occurring between Gaza militants and Israeli tanks trying to push forward downtown.

Angelina Jolie condemned the Israeli airstrikes in Gaza as the "deliberate bombing of a trapped population who have nowhere to flee." She shared a photo of destruction at Jabalia refugee camp, calling Gaza an "open-air prison" fast becoming a "mass grave." Jolie wrote: "40% of those killed are innocent children. Whole families are being murdered." She accused world leaders of being "complicit in these crimes" by refusing to demand a ceasefire and blocking the UN Security Council from imposing one, while "millions of Palestinian civilians - children, women, families - are being collectively punished and dehumanized." Jolie declared that by depriving Gaza of aid, "world leaders are complicit in these crimes" against international law.

In the world of One Day Cricket, only a few matches have witnessed such resounding victories that they etch themselves into the annals of the sport's history. Among these, the top five highest margins of defeat stand as monumental feats of dominance. India today, resoundly defeated Sri Lanka, by 302 runs, entered the elite list, taking the second position only after the Aussies. In a remarkable clash, Australia demolished Netherlands by a staggering 309 runs last week, while another Australian squad in 2015 World Cup showcased its prowess by trouncing Afghanistan with a remarkable 275-run victory. India's authoritative performance against Bermuda in 2007 World Cup, winning by 257 runs, and South Africa's similar feat against the West Indies in 2015 World Cup crushing them by 256, add to the list of resounding triumphs. These matches exemplify the unmatched power of batting, emphasizing cricket's enduring allure. [Data Source: CricInfo]  

In a dominant display at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, India decimated Sri Lanka by 302 runs, securing a semifinal berth in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. India's bowlers, led by Mohammed Shami's remarkable 5-wicket haul for 18 runs, restricted Sri Lanka to a mere 55 runs after India set a massive 357/8 target. This victory marked India's seventh consecutive win, propelling them to the top of the points table with 14 points, surpassing South Africa. Shami's stellar performance also made him India's highest wicket-taker in the tournament, highlighting India's commanding form in the competition.      

Instagram, the popular social media platform owned by Meta, experienced a widespread outage as users globally faced server connection issues on the mobile app. The problem, reported by around 2,200 users worldwide and over 150 users in India, began at 7:00 pm, according to outage tracking site Downdetector. Despite users reporting difficulties accessing the platform, Meta has not released any official statement regarding the outage. Instagram enthusiasts encountered disruptions in service, highlighting the challenges faced by the social media giant in maintaining a seamless user experience.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) revealed its third list of candidates for the upcoming Rajasthan Assembly elections, slated for November 25. Mahendra Singh Rathore is set to challenge incumbent Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot from the Sardarpura constituency, despite earlier speculation about Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat's candidacy. The list comprises 58 names, bringing the total BJP candidates declared for the Rajasthan polls to 182. Notably, seven women candidates feature in this list. Former minister Jaswant Singh Yadav secures the ticket from Behror, while Jagat Singh, son of ex-Congress leader Natwar Singh, is fielded from Nadbai in Bharatpur.

In a thrilling Cricket World Cup clash, India exhibited their batting brilliance, amassing a commanding total of 357/8 in the first innings against Sri Lanka at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. Shubman Gill's impressive 92, coupled with Virat Kohli's 88 and Shreyas Iyer's rapid 82, led India's charge. Despite Dilshan Madushanka's five-wicket haul for Sri Lanka, India's top-order batsmen dominated. Sri Lankan skipper Kusal Mendis' decision to bowl first didn't deter India's onslaught. Now, Sri Lanka faces a daunting task, needing 358 runs to secure a victory in this high-stakes encounter.

Egypt's foreign ministry announced plans to evacuate approximately 7,000 foreigners and dual nationals from the war-torn Gaza Strip. The Rafah border crossing opened for the first time in weeks, allowing people to escape the deadly conflict between Israel and Palestinian militants. Assistant Foreign Minister Ismail Khairat stated that the evacuation involves individuals from over 60 nationalities, although specific details and timelines were not provided. Notably, 76 wounded Palestinians and 335 foreign passport holders, including citizens from Austria, Italy, France, Germany, and the US, have already crossed into Egypt. The Gaza conflict has claimed nearly 8,800 lives, with a significant impact on women and children, since the October 7 attacks initiated by Hamas.

India has joined 27 countries and the European Union in signing the world's first agreement on artificial intelligence (AI) safety at a summit in the UK. The Bletchley Declaration pledge aims to assess risks associated with AI. The two-day AI Safety Summit began at Bletchley Park, the UK's World War II code-breaking center. UK PM Rishi Sunak termed the declaration a landmark for the world's major AI powers to understand the technology's risks. Addressing the summit, India's IT minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar said India views AI through lenses of openness, safety, trust and accountability.

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that divorce proceedings cannot be initiated in a court based solely on casual visits to its jurisdiction. Interpreting the Hindu Marriage Act's reference to 'residing', the bench said more than a casual visit is required for jurisdiction. It dismissed an Australian woman's appeal against a Moradabad family court rejecting her divorce plea for lack of jurisdiction. Though the Act allows women to file at their place of residence, the court said undisputedly the woman resides in Australia. Mere arguments against procedural flaws don't override the jurisdictional issue, the HC held. Casual visits don't meet the 'residing' threshold for divorce jurisdiction.