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TopicIndia-Israel

Topic: India-Israel

If India designated Hamas as terror group, Khaled Mashal wouldn’t have been at Kerala rally — Israel envoy

Ambassador Naor Gilon also suggests that interviews given by senior Hamas leader Mousa Abu Marzook to the Indian media after Israel-Hamas war broke out could have been avoided. 

Weeks after seeking Indian censure of Hamas, Israel lists LeT as terror group over 2008 Mumbai attacks

Move to 'symbolize marking of 15th year of commemoration of Mumbai terror attacks'. Last month, Israel had asked India to designate Hamas as a terror group.

India-Pakistan can become Israel-Hamas. Lesson is not to fight terrorism by force alone

The ball is now in the court of the US and the Arab States. Their combined effort can stop Israel's rampage in Gaza.

‘We are sure India will do the right thing’ — Israeli PMO on designating Hamas a terror group

Israeli PMO spokesperson Tal Heinrich tells ThePrint there is 'no deadline' for IDF military operation to 'eliminate' Hamas from the Gaza Strip.

Sonia Gandhi condemns Hamas attack, reiterates Congress’s stand on ‘rights of Palestinians’

In column she wrote for The Hindu, former Congress president Sonia Gandhi says Israeli govt 'making grievous error in equating Hamas’s actions with those of Palestinian people’.

Israel has asked India to designate Hamas as a terror organisation, says ambassador Gilon

'We are not putting pressure, we are asking,' says Israeli envoy. MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi reiterates that designation of a terror group is a 'legal matter'.

1700 PG medical seats leftover even after govt lowers qualifying marks to 0

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

‘In solidarity with Israel’ — India stands apart from Global South, joins West in condemning Hamas

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condemned “terrorist attacks” by Hamas, while expressing “solidarity with Israel at this difficult hour”.

How India & Israel are working together to boost agricultural productivity and crop diversity

Embassy of Israel says it has led the 'largest agricultural project in India’ through Centres of Excellence in states since 2006. ThePrint looks at the initiative & its implementation. 

Israel embassy in Delhi closes after labour union’s strike call over Netanyahu’s judicial reform plans

Israel is witnessing mass protests with thousands taking to streets to oppose Netanyahu’s judicial reforms which aim to give parliament power to override decisions of Supreme Court.

On Camera

Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

15 Vir Chakras awarded for Op Sindoor, 9 go to IAF pilots who struck Pakistani terror camps

For the first time, 2 Agniveers were awarded the Sena Medal for Operation Sindoor roles, among others. A 3rd Agniveer received a Mention in Despatches.

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.