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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicHamas hostage

Topic: Hamas hostage

Israel-Hamas start 4-day truce, 13 hostages to be released by Palestinian militant group on 1st day

130,000 litres of diesel, four trucks of gas and 200 trucks of aid would enter Gaza daily during the ceasefire, according to Egypt.

Release of hostages, ceasefire will not happen before Friday, says Israel

Israel & Hamas agreed to a ceasefire in Gaza for at least 4 days to let in humanitarian aid & free 50 hostages by Hamas. Starting time of truce yet to be officially announced.

Israel approves deal for 4-day pause in fighting in exchange for 50 hostages by Hamas

Israel govt says for every additional 10 hostages released, the pause in fighting would be extended by another day. Hamas is believed to be holding more than 200 Israeli hostages.

Two Israeli women released by Hamas, on their way to medical facility, say Israeli officials

The statement named two women as Nurit Cooper and Yocheved Lifshitz & said they were kidnapped along with their husbands near Gaza border. Husbands still being held, it added.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.