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Topic: Hamas

Hamas ready to deliver aid to hostages if Israel opens humanitarian corridors permanently

Israeli officials say 50 hostages remain in Gaza, with only 20 believed alive. Hamas, thus far, has blocked humanitarian access, leaving families with little information.

Israel wants UN to be ‘main track for delivery’ of Gaza food aid, says senior UN official

According to Carl Skou, deputy head of World Food Programme, Israel has asked his agency to ‘scale up’ especially should there be a ceasefire.

Will defeat these ‘monsters’ and get our hostages back: Netanyahu on deal with Hamas

The Israeli prime minister, on the final day of a four-day US visit, said a potential agreement could lead to a 60-day ceasefire to negotiate an end to the conflict.

Netanyahu hopes hostage deal will be done soon amid Gaza ceasefire negotiations with Hamas

Netanyahu alleges only 20 out of 50 Hamas-held hostages are believed to be alive. The Israeli PM aims for a 60-day ceasefire, which could lead to a permanent end to the conflict.

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.

Netanyahu to visit White House as U.S.-brokers Israel, Hamas ceasefire

This would mark the Israeli PMs third visit to the White House visit since Trump returned to office in January.

Netanyahu says he believes Trump would help advance ceasefire talks

The Israeli PM said negotiators taking part in ceasefire talks that resumed in Doha on Sunday have been asked to achieve a ceasefire deal under conditions that Israel has accepted.

Israel to send delegation to Qatar to discuss Gaza ceasefire despite ‘unacceptable’ Hamas demands

Israeli PM Netanyahu's office said the changes Hamas wants in the Qatari proposal were not acceptable to them but talks for a possible deal to secure the return of hostages will continue.

Trump says Israel has agreed to 60-day ceasefire on Gaza, urges Hamas to accept the deal

New Delhi: Israel has agreed to the “conditions” for a 60-day ceasefire in the war with Hamas in Gaza, US President Donald J. Trump...

Israel claims to have killed kills top Hamas leader behind October 2023 attack

IDF says Hakham Muhammad Issa Al-Issa led Hamas’ force build-up, helped plan the attacks, and as Head of Combat Support, oversaw aerial & naval operations against Israel.

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Swraj Paul was the original NRI powerbroker. Helped Indira’s return, shaped India Inc

When he was asked why he was so loud in his criticisms of Indian industry when his purpose could be better served by a shrewder approach, he said, “Because I am a Punjabi, not a Marwari”.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

India and France to jointly develop and manufacture 120 kN engine for homegrown AMCA

The new engine, set to be developed over the next 10 years, will power the second tranche of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft. First set will be equipped with GE 414 engines.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?