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He called 17 kids for ‘audition’, then took them hostage. Rohit Aarrya & his beef with Maharashtra govt

‘I don’t think he was a contractor but a terrorist,’ says Maharashtra minister about Aarya, who held 17 children and two others hostage. Aarya was killed in the rescue operation that followed.

Man who took 17 children hostage in Mumbai’s Powai dies in hospital

The suspect, identified as Rohit Arya, allegedly took the children hostage after inviting them for an audition to RA Studio in Powai. Police say he was injured during the rescue op.

Israel prepares to receive bodies of youngest Gaza hostages

Palestinian militant groups said bodies of infant Kfir Bibas, his four-year-old brother Ariel, and their mother Shiri Bibas would be handed over on Thursday.

Hamas releases three hostages amid ceasefire talks, frail condition shocks Israelis

In exchange for the three hostages, Israel is set to release 183 Palestinian prisoners, including 18 serving life sentences and 111 detained in Gaza during the war, said Hamas.

US calls on Egypt to help secure release of hostages to pave way for Gaza ceasefire

Presidents Joe Biden & Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi also stressed ensuring that Palestinians are not displaced to Egypt or any other location outside of Gaza

Relatives of Israeli hostages disrupt parliament panel, demand immediate action to free captives

US, Qatari & Egyptian efforts to mediate another release seem far from reconciling Israel's drive to destroy Hamas and Hamas' demand that Israel withdraw and free all Palestinians.

On Camera

New promo video by PLA Navy is a teaser of China’s deep blue capabilities

Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future developments in China’s naval trajectory.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.