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TopicCeasefire

Topic: Ceasefire

Israel, Hamas agree to ceasefire & return of hostages

Just a day after the second anniversary of Hamas attack that triggered Israel's assault on Gaza, US president Donald Trump announced the agreement on 1st phase of 'peace plan'.

Trump sends son-in-law Kushner & top West Asia negotiator Witkoff to Egypt to help broker Gaza deal

Steve Witkoff, special envoy to West Asia & Jared Kushner, advisor to US President, will meet a delegation from Israel 'to finalise technical details'.

Ready to resume talks for release of hostages & to end war but on our terms: Netanyahu

It is Netanyahu's first response to a temporary ceasefire proposal by Egypt & Qatar that Hamas accepted Monday. This comes after his plans to seize Gaza were approved by the Israeli cabinet.

Israelis stage nationwide protests to call for end to war, release of Gazan hostages

Demonstrators waved Israeli flags & carried photos of hostages at rallies across the country, while some protesters blocked roads including main route between Jerusalem & Tel Aviv.

Trump shortens 50-day deadline for Russia to end Ukraine war

The US President set the deadline earlier this month and has repeatedly voiced exasperation with Putin for continuing attacks on Ukraine despite Washington's efforts to end the war.

Israel resumes airdrop aid to Gaza, will enable movement of UN convoys

Israel's move comes days after more than 100 aid agencies warned that mass starvation is spreading across Gaza.

24 July, 2025: India-UK sign landmark trade deal & other news of the day

India-UK sign landmark FTA The India-UK free trade agreement (FTA) will significantly improve market access and boost bilateral trade by around USD 34 billion annually,...

Trump announces military support for Ukraine, threatens tariffs on Russia’s trading partners

Trump announces military support for Ukraine, threatens tariffs on Russia's trading partners

Gaza ceasefire possible, may take some time, say Israeli officials with talks ongoing in Qatar

Israel PM Netanyahu met on Monday with US President Donald Trump, who said on the eve of their meeting that a ceasefire & hostage deal could be reached this week.

Trump hosts Netanyahu at White House, as Israel & Hamas discuss ceasefire in Qatar talks

Trump told reporters last week that he would be 'very firm' with Netanyahu on the need for a speedy Gaza deal & that the Israeli leader also wanted to end the war.

On Camera

China has left Germany behind in in automotive sector

China is weaponising its control of the automotive industry, especially as the industry undergoes a tectonic shift toward electric vehicles.

Niti Aayog recommends fully decriminalising 12 offences under new I-T Act to ‘foster more trust’

Recommendations appear in Niti Aayog’s Tax Policy Working Paper Series–II. It says there is a need to shift away from fear-based enforcement to trust-based governance.

India, UK sign £350 mn deal for Martlet. What are these Lightweight Multirole Missiles

In service with the British military since 2019, it is also known as the Martlet missile. Ukrainians have also deployed these missiles against Russian troops.

CJI, IPS, IAS & Homebound: A wake-up call 75 years in the making

Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.