India among 88 nations who voted in favour. This comes amid India & Canada's diplomatic row following Canadian PM Trudeau's claim of India link to killing of Sikh separatist Nijjar.
Congress general secretary (organisation) says it was India's 'moral duty' to support ceasefire. Party leader Priyanka Gandhi had earlier said decision went against what 'India stands for'.
Russian news agency RIA cited Hamas leader Abu Marzouk confirming that the Russian foreign ministry had provided a list of eight names, all individuals holding dual citizenship.
Turkey has condemned Israeli civilian deaths caused by Hamas's 7 Oct rampage through southern Israel, but Erdogan this week called the militant group Palestinian 'freedom fighters'.
Apart from India, UK, Canada & 42 others also abstained from voting. Canada proposed an amendment to the resolution seeking explicit condemnation of Hamas, which India supported.
Israeli military spokesperson said they were 'broadening the humanitarian effort' and would allow trucks carrying food, water and medicine to enter southern Gaza.
In a post on X, Congress leader says India was founded on 'principles of non-violence, truth' and that country's refusal to take a stand, 'goes against everything it has stood for'.
Releasing Export Preparedness Index report, NITI Aayog CEO says Centre has ‘ticked a lot of boxes’, & responsibility of driving the next phase of export growth now rests with states.
The proposed project costing about Rs 3.25 lakh crore will entail procurement of 18 aircraft in fly away condition & the rest made in India with up to 60% indigenous content.
UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.
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