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Amid war with Hamas, Israel amass troops along Gaza border

Tel Aviv | October 13, 2023 2:46:51 PM IST

Israeli defence forces armed with tanks are positioning themselves on the country's southern border with Gaza after the Israeli military on Friday called for the evacuation of all civilians from Gaza City. ... read..

Canadian Senate Speaker absent from G20 Parliamentary Speakers' Summit in India

New Delhi | October 13, 2023 1:48:23 PM IST

Amid the diplomatic row with India, Canadian Senate Speaker Raymonde Gagne is not attending the 9th G20 Parliamentary Speakers' Summit (P20) and Parliamentary Forum set to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. ... read..

Images of Israeli hostages projected at UN headquarters in New York, demand release

New York | October 13, 2023 1:48:04 PM IST

Massive images of Israeli hostages, including of babies, elderly men and women were projected at the side of the United Nations headquarters in New York, demanding the release of the hostages in Gaza. ... read..

Will continue to operate with significant force in Gaza, aim is to minimise damage to civilians: IDF

Tel Aviv | October 13, 2023 12:48:26 PM IST

Israeli Defence Forces spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Conricus, on Friday said the country Israel aims to strip the terrorist group, Hamas, of all its military capabilities. ... read..

Hospitals in Gaza Strip at a breaking point, warns WHO

Jerusalem | October 13, 2023 12:48:17 PM IST

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that the health system in the Gaza Strip is at a breaking point. A release issued by the WHO said that time is running out to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe if fuel and life-saving health and humanitarian ... read..

Israel Parliament adds 5 ministers to Netanyahu Cabinet

Tel Aviv | October 13, 2023 12:48:10 PM IST

The Israeli parliament, the Knesset, on Thursday approved the addition of five National Unity ministers to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet, the Times of Israel reported. ... read..

Israel bombs hit Damascus, Aleppo airports, says Syria

Damascus | October 13, 2023 11:47:01 AM IST

Israeli forces have carried out "air aggression" on runways on Syria's two main international airports of Damascus and Aleppo, putting them out of action, Syrian state media said on Friday. ... read..

Israel Air Force jets attack Hamas operatives, destroy military posts

Tel Aviv | October 13, 2023 10:48:01 AM IST

As Israel's counter-offensive on Hamas entered its seventh day, Israeli Air Force has said that Air Force fighter jets attacked operatives of the terrorist group Hamas and destroyed its military posts. ... read..

"Very thankful to government for bringing us back," say Indians on first flight from Israel under Operation Ajay

New Delhi | October 13, 2023 10:47:54 AM IST

The first charter flight carrying the first batch of Indian citizens stranded in Israel amid the ongoing war with terrorist group Hamas arrived in New Delhi on Friday morning under Operation Ajay. ... read..

Israel-Hamas conflict: At least 1,537 Palestinians killed and 6,612 others injured

Tel Aviv | October 13, 2023 10:47:44 AM IST

At least 1,537 Palestinians have been killed and 6,612 others have been injured amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, CNN reported citing Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza. ... read..

Nepal: First batch of 254 students, stranded amid Israel-Hamas war, land in Kathmandu

Kathmandu | October 13, 2023 8:46:15 AM IST

As the first batch of evacuees from Israel arrived back in Kathmandu in the wee hours of Friday, the Government of Nepal has announced to make further arrangements to bring back citizens from Israel. ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 jolts Afghanistan

Kabul | October 13, 2023 8:46:05 AM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 on the Richter Scale jolted Afghanistan on Friday, the National Center for Seismology informed. ... read..

Operation Ajay: Flight carrying 212 Indians from Israel lands in Delhi

New Delhi | October 13, 2023 7:46:33 AM IST

A flight carrying the first batch of Indians, who were stranded in Israel amid the ongoing war, landed in New Delhi under 'Operation Ajay' on Friday morning. ... read..

Hindu Forum Canada demands action against Khalistani leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, who endorsed Hamas

Ottawa | October 13, 2023 6:46:39 AM IST

Expressing deep concerns over recent statements of designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun openly endorsing Hamas and issuing threats against Indian Consulates in G7 nations, including Canada, the Hindu community here has "implored" the Trudeau gover ... read..

Israel Defence Forces admits military failed in preventing Hamas attack

Tel Aviv | October 13, 2023 6:46:37 AM IST

The Israel Defence Forces, in a first since the war between Israel and Hamas began, have acknowledged failures that aided Hamas' infiltration and attacks leading to mass killings on Saturday, The Times of Israel reported. ... read..

Iran President, Saudi Crown Prince hold first call since ties restored, discuss Israel-Hamas war

Riyadh | October 13, 2023 6:46:35 AM IST

In a significant diplomatic development, Iran President Ebrahim Raisi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) held a telephone conversation and discussed the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. ... read..

Hamas urges global relief organisations to send vital supplies to Gaza

Tel Aviv | October 13, 2023 6:46:33 AM IST

Hamas has made an urgent plea to international relief organisations to deliver essential medical and humanitarian supplies to Gaza, where Israel's ongoing airstrikes have exacerbated a deepening humanitarian crisis, CNN reported. ... read..

X removes hundreds of Hamas-affiliated accounts, saying "no place" for terrorist organisations

California | October 13, 2023 5:46:29 AM IST

In the aftermath of the recent Hamas attacks on Israel, the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has removed hundreds of Hamas-affiliated accounts, stating "there is no place on X for terrorist organisations". ... read..

US Secy Blinken highlights civilian suffering, security concerns amid Israel-Hamas war

Tel Aviv | October 13, 2023 3:47:13 AM IST

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Israel amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war has brought to light the harrowing realities faced by civilians in the region, as well as the security concerns that continue to escalate. ... read..

Indian students thank govt for launching 'Operation Ajay' to bring them home amid Israel-Hamas war

By Ashoke Raj Tel Aviv | October 13, 2023 2:45:58 AM IST

In the midst of global concern surrounding the ongoing war in Israel, 'Operation Ajay' shines as a beacon of hope for stranded Indians, providing a lifeline for their safe return to their homeland. ... read..

Israel-Hamas war: First batch of Indian passengers to board flight back to India under Operation Ajay

Tel Aviv | October 13, 2023 12:18:24 AM IST

In the wake of Israel-Hamas war, the first batch of Indian passengers is set to board a flight from Tel Aviv to India under Operation Ajay on Thursday. ... read..

UAE DVI team continuing humanitarian mission in Libya

Asia | October 13, 2023 12:18:19 AM IST

Derna [Libya], October 12 (ANI/WAM): The UAE Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) team, currently in Derna as part of their humanitarian mission on Libyan soil, have announced the launch of a 'central body identification line' in Derna, Libya. This announ ... read..

UAE Vice President invites Prime Minister of Sri Lanka to COP28

Asia | October 13, 2023 12:18:17 AM IST

Colombo [Sri Lanka], October 12 (ANI/WAM): Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State, met with Dinesh Gunawardena, the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, and Ali Sabry, Minister of Foreign Affairs, on the sidelines of the 23nd session of the Ministerial Council of ... read..

Israel releases horrifying pictures of babies killed by "Hamas monsters"

Tel Aviv | October 13, 2023 12:18:10 AM IST

Describing Hamas as "monsters," Israel has released horrifying pictures of babies killed by the terrorist group Hamas amid the ongoing war. ... read..

"New cloud" darkening the horizon of world economy: IMF on Israel-Gaza violence

Washington, DC | October 13, 2023 12:17:43 AM IST

Calling the deadly Hamas attack on Israel "heartbreaking", the International Monetary Fund said that the attack is a new cloud "darkening" the horizon of the world economy. ... read..

Israel: Locals hold demonstration in Tel Aviv, urge govt for prisoner exchange with Hamas

By Ashoke Raj Tel Aviv | October 13, 2023 12:17:38 AM IST

The locals held a demonstration in Tel Aviv on Thursday (local time) and urged the Israeli government to exchange hostages/prisoners with terrorist group Hamas. ... read..

US stands with Israel "today, tomorrow, every day": Antony Blinken

Tel Aviv | October 13, 2023 12:17:33 AM IST

Reaffirming US commitment amid the ongoing war with terror group Hamas, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the US stands with Israel "today, tomorrow and every day" as it defends its people and shared values. ... read..

Accessibility sets generative AI apart, Dubai assembly hears

Middle East | October 13, 2023 12:17:31 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], October 12 (ANI/WAM): Generative AI's key differentiator lies in its accessibility through a natural language interface, explained Dr Martin Heinig, Senior Vice President, Head of SAP New Ventures and Technologies and Managing Director, SAP L ... read..

DHA's pioneering services raise Dubai's profile as a global healthcare destination

Middle East | October 13, 2023 12:17:26 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], October 12 (ANI/WAM): At the heart of Dubai's ambitious journey has been an unwavering commitment to ensure the very best in healthcare to reassure people from every corner of the world who have made it home, drawn by its fervent desire to sh ... read..

Nepal airlifts its 253 students from Tel Aviv as Israel-Hamas war grows intense

Kathmandu | October 13, 2023 12:17:23 AM IST

Nepal has airlifted a total of 253 students board the rescue flight of Nepal Airlines as the war between Israel and Hamas grows intense. ... read..

From Florida to Israel's front lines, volunteer doctor responds to call of duty

Middle East | October 13, 2023 12:17:19 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], October 12 (ANI/TPS): The ambulance raced through the streets of Sderot as Dr Daniel Aghion tended to the badly injured police officer. Terrorists had taken over the city's police station in a brutal assault. Suddenly, the officer's pho ... read..

Israelis celebrate at Tel Aviv airport as they welcome citizens, soldiers

Tel Aviv | October 13, 2023 12:17:14 AM IST

Many Israeli youths celebrated by singing and dancing as several Israeli citizens and soldiers returned to the Tel Aviv airport. ... read..

"Participation is their decision...": MEA on Canadian Parliament Speaker skipping P20 summit

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 11:17:55 PM IST

Despite extending invitations to every country, including Canada, for the Parliamentary Speaker's Summit (P20), the Canadian Speaker was unable to attend the event, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). ... read..

Hamdan bin Zayed visits UAE Barakah Exercise 2023

Asia | October 12, 2023 11:17:48 PM IST

Al Dhafra [UAE], October 12 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region, attended part of the UAE Barakah Exercise 2023, which began yesterday at the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in Al Dhafra Region. ... read..

"They didn't want Israel, Saudi Arabia to get closer"; Israeli envoy

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 10:16:23 PM IST

Israeli Ambassador to India, Naor Gilon on Thursday asserted that the recent attacks on Israel are driven to sow unrest between Israel, Saudi Arabia, and other Gulf nations. ... read..

Over 3500 terror targets bombed in Gaza, says Israel Defense Forces

Tel Aviv | October 12, 2023 10:16:20 PM IST

The Israel Defence Forces have struck over 3,600 targets in the Gaza Strip, using at least 6,000 rounds of ammunition, reported The Times of Israel. ... read..

Abu Dhabi: ADGM publishes 'Quick Guides' for Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions

Middle East | October 12, 2023 10:16:17 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 12 (ANI/WAM): Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has published five 'Quick Guides' specifically designed for Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs), in support of the UAE's vision and commitment to combat financi ... read..

Abu Dhabi: Ministry of Education, UNICEF join forces to develop climate change education

Middle East | October 12, 2023 10:16:12 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 12 (ANI/WAM): The Ministry of Education (MoE) has partnered with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) to launch the 'Greening Capacities Initiative'. ... read..

Serbian Jews show solidarity with Israel

Middle East | October 12, 2023 10:16:04 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], October 12 (ANI/TPS): While Jewish communities around the world mobilize to assist Israel, delivery of humanitarian aid from Serbia's Jewish community is especially moving. The approximately USD 10,000 worth of humanitarian aid set to d ... read..

Israeli Health Ministry tells public hospitals to stop treating terrorists

Middle East | October 12, 2023 10:15:54 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], October 12 (ANI/TPS): Israel's outgoing Health Minister Moshe Arbel has instructed all public hospitals to stop treating Hamas terrorists, he announced in a letter to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday evening. ... read..

Arab Revulsion puts Hamas on the defensive

Middle East | October 12, 2023 10:15:52 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], October 12 (ANI/TPS): Stung by a stream of gory videos from southern Israel and revulsion in the Arab world, the Hamas terror organization is trying burnish its image with a new public relations campaign. But recent comments made by a H ... read..

UN experts deplore attacks on Israel, urge international community to address root causes of violence

Geneva | October 12, 2023 9:16:35 PM IST

UN independent experts unequivocally condemned targeted and deadly violence directed at civilians in Israel and violent and indiscriminate attacks against Palestinian civilians in Gaza and a further tightening of the unlawful blockade, which will have dev ... read..

India has always advocated negotiations for an independent Palestine living at peace with Israel: MEA

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 9:16:33 PM IST

India on Thursday said it sees the attack by Hamas on Israel as "a terrorist attack" and that it has always advocated the resumption of direct negotiations towards establishing a sovereign, independent and viable state of Palestine that lives side by side ... read..

"I could have another IDF with the volunteers": Israeli envoy lauds India's support amid Hamas attack

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 9:16:25 PM IST

Appreciating the support of India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Israeli Ambassador to India, Naor Gilon metaphorically stated that so many Indians volunteered to assist Israel that they could almost form another unit of the Israel Defence Force (IDF). ... read..

EAM Jaishankar leads India's delegation to Council of Ministers meeting in Sri Lanka

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 9:16:23 PM IST

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar led the Indian delegation in the 23rd Council of Ministers (COM) meeting and the 25th Committee of Senior Officials of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) held in Sri Lanka, said Ministry of External Affair ... read..

"There is ISIS-Daesh connection here...": Israel envoy Naor Gilon on Hamas attacks on Israel

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 9:16:21 PM IST

On possible involvement of Islamic State in the Hamas attack on Israel, the Ambassador of Israel to India, Naor Gilon has said that as the terrorist group continues to kill innocent civilians mercilessly, this is exactly Daesh. ... read..

Switzerland: Exiled Tibetan families launch solidarity campaign against Chinese repression

Geneva | October 12, 2023 9:16:18 PM IST

A group of exiled Tibetan families launched a solidarity campaign in Switzerland in support of those Tibetans who are undergoing political repression, cultural assimilation and environmental destruction under the Chinese Government. ... read..

"Hamas should be crushed, treated exactly the way as ISIS...": Israeli PM

Tel Aviv | October 12, 2023 8:17:40 PM IST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that Hamas should be crushed and that the group that should be treated the same way as the Islamic State, or ISIS. ... read..

EAM Jaishankar's security upgraded from Y to Z category

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 8:17:23 PM IST

The Central government has upgraded the security cover of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar from the 'Y' category to 'Z', official sources said on Thursday. ... read..

"If you try to give context to Hamas attack, you justify terror": Israel envoy Naor Gilon

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 8:17:18 PM IST

Israeli Ambassador to India, Naor Gilon strongly criticized those who attempt to provide 'context' or 'justification' for the deadly Hamas attack, stating that there can be no context for the killing of 1,200 people, and those who indulge in doing so are ... read..

As long as America exists, you will never have to defend yourself alone: Blinken vows support to Israel

Tel Aviv | October 12, 2023 8:17:08 PM IST

Assuring Washington's support to Israel at a time when the country is fighting a war against Hamas, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said that as long as America exists, Israel will never have to defend itself alone. ... read..

Kazakhstan: Congress of religious leaders unveils 10-year development plan

Astana | October 12, 2023 8:16:45 PM IST

World religious leaders approved the development concept of 'Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions' for the next 10 years during the 21st session of the secretariat of the congress on Tuesday, the Embassy of Kazakhstan said in a release. ... read..

"It's very clear Iran is involved," says Israeli envoy Naor Gilon on Hamas attack

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 7:15:23 PM IST

In wake of the Hamas attack on Israel, Israeli Ambassador to India, Naor Gilon said on Thursday that Iran was involved in the barbaric attack and claimed that Iran supported Hamas in terms of force building and training. ... read..

"We're here, we're not going anywhere:" US Secy of State Antony Blinken to Netanyahu in Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv | October 12, 2023 6:16:57 PM IST

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken have met in Tel Aviv amid the ongoing conflict between Israel with Hamas. ... read..

Parliamentary Speaker Valentina Matviyenko to lead Russian delegation for P20 Summit in India

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 6:16:54 PM IST

The chairwoman of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation, Valentina Matviyenko will lead the Russian delegation to the 9th G20 Parliamentary Speakers' Summit (P20) to be held in New Delhi this year, said a press release on Thursday. ... read..

Pakistan fears slow Chinese investment a decade after CPEC project launch

Islamabad | October 12, 2023 6:16:49 PM IST

It's been almost a decade since China launched the much-hyped China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), but the infrastructure project has failed to offshoot considerable economic growth in cash-strapped Pakistan. ... read..

"No electric switch will be turned on...till Israeli abductees return": Israel Minister on humanitarian aid to Gaza

Tel Aviv | October 12, 2023 6:16:32 PM IST

Amid the ongoing war between Hamas and Israel that has claimed thousands of innocent lives, Israel's Energy Minister has warned that Tel Aviv will not allow humanitarian aid or any essential resources into Gaza until Hamas releases captives, Al Jazeera re ... read..

First chartered flight to bring back around 230 people from Israel by Friday: MEA

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 6:16:25 PM IST

A charter flight is expected to reach Israel's capital city Tel Aviv by this evening and return to India with around 230 passengers on board by Friday morning, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said today. ... read..

"2023 is not 1943...we are the same Jews, but have different capabilities": Israeli Defence Minister

Tel Aviv | October 12, 2023 6:16:17 PM IST

Issuing a stern warning to the Hamas terror group, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said that "2023 is not 1943" and in an indirect reference to the persecution of Jews under the Nazi regime in Germany, added that today's Jewish people possess "diffe ... read..

"Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam an eternal mission of India": ICCR president

New York | October 12, 2023 5:17:10 PM IST

President of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Vinay Sahasrabuddhe at the International Conference on Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam stressed that 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' is not just the permanent but eternal mission of India and cultural relations ... read..

Muslim Students Organisation of India condemns attacks on civilians in Israel-Hamas war

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 5:16:44 PM IST

The Muslim Students' Organization Of India (MSO) has condemned violence and attacks on civilians in the Israel-Hamas war while urging both sides to act with restraint and refrain from impulsive actions. ... read..

"Lot of buildings falling in the town"; says Sderot Mayor as Hamas launches fresh rocket attack

By Ashoke Raj Sderot | October 12, 2023 5:16:37 PM IST

Sderot City along the Gaza border was the target once again for Hamas rockets on Thursday. A rocket launched from the Hamas hideouts in Gaza landing on the Yitzhak Shamir Road in the city destroyed cars parked on the road and left three people injured. ... read..

Israeli President urges international community "not to sit idly", help in securing hostages from Hamas

Tel Aviv | October 12, 2023 5:15:53 PM IST

Israeli President Isaac Herzog called out the international community on Thursday to help secure the release of Israeli hostages held captive by the Hamas terror group following the deadly attack on October 7. ... read..

Israel notifies families of 95 hostages held by terrorists in Gaza Strip

Tel Aviv | October 12, 2023 4:18:51 PM IST

Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said the military has so far notified families of 97 hostages who were being held by terrorists in the Gaza Strip, The Times of Israel reported. ... read..

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi receives three honors at Middle East Management Excellence Awards 2023

Middle East | October 12, 2023 4:18:47 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 12 (ANI/WAM): Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, part of the M42 network, achieved a triple award win at the Middle East Management Excellence Awards 2023. ... read..

Israel Defence Minister vows to hunt down every last Hamas operative

Tel Aviv | October 12, 2023 4:18:42 PM IST

Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on Thursday briefed 31 of his counterparts at a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) meeting in Brussels. He asserted that Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) will destroy Hamas and "will hunt down every last man with b ... read..

UAE and US Presidents discuss regional developments in phone call

Middle East | October 12, 2023 4:18:37 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 12 (ANI/WAM): UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and US President Joe Biden held a phone call today to discuss regional developments and efforts to contain the current situation in light of increasing violence and es ... read..

Pre-Summit of 9th G20 Parliamentary Speakers' Summit focuses on 'Lifestyle for Environment'

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 3:17:21 PM IST

The pre-summit of the 9th G20 Parliamentary Speakers' Summit (P20) on Thursday focussed on 'Lifestyle for Environment', bringing a parliamentary perspective to meet the challenges and solutions towards addressing the issue. ... read..

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Tel Aviv amid Israel-Hamas conflict

Tel Aviv | October 12, 2023 3:16:57 PM IST

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday arrived at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv along with a team of officials, Israel-based i24 News English reported. His visit to Tel Aviv comes amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas after the lat ... read..

EAM S Jaishankar reviews preparations for "Operation Ajay", registration for Indians in Israel begins

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 3:16:33 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar chaired a meeting today to review preparations for "Operation Ajay", to bring back Indian citizens stuck in Israel. ... read..

People flee homes after Hamas launches rocket attack in southern Israel

By Ashoke Raj Tel Aviv | October 12, 2023 2:18:06 PM IST

After Hamas terrorists launched a rocket attack in southern Israel in retaliation to Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, people in Moshe Haim Shapira locality in Tel Aviv have started fleeing residential buildings and moving to safety. ... read..

PM Modi, Russian President Putin may hold summit this year: Indian envoy

Moscow | October 12, 2023 2:17:26 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin are likely to hold a summit before the end of this year, India's ambassador to Moscow was quoted as saying by Russian news agency RIA. ... read..

Lok Sabha Speaker calls for bringing change in daily routine to address problem of climate change

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 2:17:39 PM IST

Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla on Thursday said that environment and climate change are related to the mutual future of the world and added that the environment-related topics have been placed at the centre of discussion at the P20 Summit. He called for the n ... read..

EAM S Jaishankar participates in 23rd Council of Ministers meeting of Indian Ocean Rim Association in Colombo

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 2:17:14 PM IST

India participated in the 23rd Council of Ministers (COM) meeting and the 25th Committee of Senior Officials of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, led by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. ... read..

Rajnath Singh holds meeting with French Armed Forces minister, says "India-France partnership has deepened over the years"

Paris | October 12, 2023 1:18:48 PM IST

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday held a meeting with the French Armed Forces minister Sebastien Lecornu in Paris, and emphasized that the India-France partnership has deepened over the years. ... read..

Israel assures support as India launches Operation Ajay to get back Indians in Israel

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 12, 2023 1:18:17 PM IST

Israel's Consulate General to Midwest India, Kobbi Shoshani on Thursday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for launching 'Operation Ajay', under which India is planning to bring back around 18,000 Indian in Israel. ... read..

"Scenes out of a Zombie film" IDF on beheading of babies by Hamas

Tel Aviv | October 12, 2023 12:19:39 PM IST

As Thursday marks the sixth day of Israel Hamas conflict, Israel Defence Force (IDF) spokesperson Lieutenant Col. Jonathan Conricus confirmed reports that the Hamas had beheaded babies in the Israeli kibbutz of Kfar Aza. The spokesperson said it was hard ... read..

"Our nation stands with Israel, no justification for terrorism: US Vice President Kamala Harris

Washington, DC | October 12, 2023 12:19:28 PM IST

Voicing distress over the alleged beheadings of children by Hamas terrorists, which President Joe Biden condemned at a White House press briefing on Wednesday (local time), US Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday said the US was looking at "extreme ac ... read..

Israel Defence Forces launch airstrikes overnight across Gaza, killing senior Hamas official

Tel Aviv | October 12, 2023 12:19:09 PM IST

The Israel Defence Forces announced that that it had successfully targeted a senior Hamas naval forces official Mohammed Abu Shamala on Thursday overnight as it carried out a night of airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, reported The Jerusalem Post. ... read..

US Representative Shri Thanedar leaves Democratic Socialists of America over New York rally

Washington, DC | October 12, 2023 12:19:07 PM IST

US Representative Shri Thanedar has announced that he is renouncing his membership in the Democratic Socialists of America over its promotion of what he described as a "hate-filled" and "antisemitic rally" in New York City. ... read..

US Navy aircraft carrier USS Eisenhower headed to the Mediterranean: White House

Washington, DC | October 12, 2023 10:16:47 AM IST

US Navy aircraft carrier USS Dwight D Eisenhower aircraft carrier and her strike group is heading to the Mediterranean, White House National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby said. ... read..

Antony Blinken departs for Israel, says "US has Israel's back"

Washington, DC | October 12, 2023 10:16:36 AM IST

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday (local time) departed for Israel in a display of Washington's support for Tel Aviv after the Hamas attack. Reaffirming support for Israel, Blinken said he is heading with a clear message that ''US has Isra ... read..

Indian ambassador Ruchira Kamboj, ICCR President unveils "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" plaque at Permanent Mission of India to UN

New York | October 12, 2023 10:16:33 AM IST

India's permanent Ambassador to the United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj and President of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Vinay Sahasrabuddhe unveiled a plaque on "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" at the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations ... read..

11 UN staff, 30 students at UN schools killed in Gaza": UN spokesperson

Tel Aviv | October 12, 2023 9:16:09 AM IST

At least 11 United Nations staff and personnel, as well as 30 students at UN schools have been killed in the Gaza Strip since the October 7 attack by Hamas terrorists on Isreal, reported The Times of Israel. ... read..

Biden confirms Hamas beheading children in Israel; assures Jewish Community, warns Iran

Washington, DC | October 12, 2023 8:17:34 AM IST

In his latest show of support for Israel, US President Joe Biden on Wednesday addressed Jewish community leaders at a roundtable in the White House and called the attacks by Hamas a "campaign of pure cruelty". ... read..

Airstrikes hammer Hamas targets as Israeli death toll rises to 1,200

Middle East | October 12, 2023 8:17:30 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], October 12 (ANI/TPS): The number of Israelis murdered during Hamas' invasion of southern Israel over the weekend rose to 1,200 on Wednesday morning, as the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) continued to pummel Palestinian terror assets in the ... read..

"Never seen such response in my lifetime": Australian Speaker recalls PM Modi getting "rockstar reception" in Sydney

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 8:17:19 AM IST

Recalling Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Australia this year, politician and the 32nd Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives, Milton Dick has said that the reception he got in Sydney was of a rockstar one. ... read..

Netanyahu says 'every Hamas is a dead man' at announcement of national emergency government

Middle East | October 12, 2023 8:17:15 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], October 12 (ANI/TPS): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held press conference moments ago together with his Minister of Defence, Yoav Gallant, to announce the establishment of a "Government of National Emergency" together with t ... read..

Prince William, Kate Middleton condemn 'horrors inflicted by Hamas'

Middle East | October 12, 2023 8:17:13 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], October 12 (ANI/TPS): Prince William and Kate Middleton issued a joint statement Wednesday evening condemning Hamas' barbaric attack on Israel. ... read..

US advises its citizens to reconsider travel to Israel

Washington, DC | October 12, 2023 6:18:17 AM IST

In the wake of deadly Hamas attacks on Israel, the US State Department has advised Americans to reconsider travelling to Israel. ... read..

India's vital role in Afghanistan's development, progress

Kabul | October 12, 2023 6:18:15 AM IST

In the aftermath of the Taliban's resurgence in Afghanistan, India's significant contributions have been a beacon of hope for the nation and the broader region. While the world observed the shifting power dynamics with concern, India stood out as a steadf ... read..

China setting false narratives, misusing media in South Asia: Report

Kathmandu | October 12, 2023 6:18:13 AM IST

Chinese President Xi Jinping's 2015 statement, "Wherever the readers are, wherever the viewers are, that is where the tentacles of propaganda reporting should be extended," serves as a backdrop to the Chinese government's increasing control over its media ... read..

Kuwait: Embassy of India organises 'Explore Incredible India' to promote tourism

Kuwait City | October 12, 2023 5:18:13 AM IST

The Indian Embassy in Kuwait organised an event titled 'Exploring Incredible India' to promote tourism to India. ... read..

Morocco: Sitharaman, US Secy Yellen discuss IMF's policy priorities

Marrakech | October 12, 2023 4:15:34 AM IST

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held discussions with US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on the policy priorities of the International Monetary Fund and how the institution should support its membership. ... read..

Sri Lanka's economic challenges amid Chinese pressure

Colombo | October 12, 2023 4:15:30 AM IST

A multifaceted interplay of economic troubles, strategic dynamics, and regional influence is currently unfolding in Sri Lanka. This island nation grapples with mounting debt and is navigating China's growing presence and influence in the region, Daily Mir ... read..

India launches 'Operation Ajay' to bring back its citizens stranded in Israel-Hamas war

New Delhi | October 12, 2023 12:16:50 AM IST

India on Wednesday launched 'Operation Ajay' to bring back its citizens stuck in the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. ... read..

Farmers to hold rallies for foreign debt write-off in Pakistan

Islamabad | October 12, 2023 12:16:46 AM IST

Farmers in Pakistan will hold protests in a number of towns, urging international lenders to cancel loans to the country and other developing nations and compensate Pakistan for economic losses brought on by climate change, according to Dawn. ... read..

Several aircrafts may have infiltrated Israeli airspace from Lebanon: Report

Tel Aviv | October 12, 2023 12:16:41 AM IST

Several aircrafts may have infiltrated Israeli airspace from Lebanon, as per The Times of Israel. ... read..

Teachers, clerks in Pakistan's Rawalpindi go on strike against changes to pension rules

Rawalpindi | October 12, 2023 12:16:31 AM IST

Teachers and Clerks have called on a strike in Rawalpindi in government offices against changes to the pension and leave encashment laws, Dawn reported. ... read..

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