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TopicIsrael-Hamas war

Topic: Israel-Hamas war

Modi speaks to Palestine President, reiterates 2-state solution amid criticism of India’s ‘shift in stance’

In call with Mahmoud Abbas, PM condoles loss of civilian lives at Gaza’s Al Ahli Arab Hospital that was bombed 2 days ago, adds India 'will continue to send aid for Palestinian people'.

High-energy laser to destroy airborne targets — Iron Beam, Israel’s 5th line of aerial defence

Iron Beam, that will complement not replace Iron Dome, uses fibre laser to destroy airborne target. Israel may now be fast-tracking its deployment, earlier slated for 2025.

‘Blind support’: US State Dept official quits over US arms transfer to Israel amid war with Hamas

New Delhi: A senior US State Department official has resigned from his post after eleven years of service, citing disagreement with the Joe Biden-led...

China seeks quick end to Israel-Hamas conflict, ceasefire ‘imperative’, says Xi

The Chinese president's remarks are among the first he has made about the conflict which erupted after Hamas launched an assault on Israel on 7 October.

What is Palestinian Islamic Jihad? Militant group being blamed by Israel for Gaza hospital blast

Second largest militant group in Gaza, PIJ was founded in 1981 by ex-Muslim Brotherhood members. Unlike Hamas, it has no political arm & focuses only on armed resistance against Israel.

Harvard donors pull out, Columbia students lose job offers — top US colleges in Israel-Palestine fix

Philanthropic organisation Wexner Foundation & business leaders like Bill Ackman, Idan Ofer have expressed concern over sharp divide in opinions & protests at college campuses.

US reports deal with Egypt to open borders, restart aid to Gaza amid protests over violence

Demonstrations erupted in the Israeli-occupied Palestinian West Bank, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Tunisia and elsewhere amid outrage across the Middle East over the Gaza hospital blast.

US vetoes UN Security Council resolution for humanitarian aid to Gaza

The Brazil-drafted proposal would have called for humanitarian pauses in the Israel-Hamas conflict. Twelve members voted in favour, Russia and Britain abstained.

Biden in Israel blames ‘other team’ for Gaza hospital blast, Modi calls for accountability

Biden's trip to Middle East was curtailed after Jordan cancelled summit in aftermath of blast at Gaza hospital. Summit was to be attended by leaders of Egypt, Palestine & Jordan.

‘Those involved should be held responsible’: Modi condemns Gaza hospital strike in Israel-Hamas conflict

Tuesday’s attack on the Al-Ahli al-Arabi hospital in Gaza city has significantly escalated matters in the Israel-Hamas war that started on 7 October.

On Camera

India has 7.4% growth, but faltering tax revenue could have implications in coming fiscal year

In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Army chief lambasts Chinese infra push in Shaksgam Valley. ‘We consider it illegal action’

Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

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.