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Topic: Lebanon

Israel strikes Lebanon after rocket interception, raises fears of renewed cross-border conflict

Hezbollah denied responsibility, saying it had 'no link' to the rocket launches and remained committed to the ceasefire. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack in Israel.

Israeli forces kill 11 in South Lebanon as thousands attempt to return home, Lebanese govt says

Israel said its forces 'fired warning shots to remove threats in areas where suspects were identified approaching the troops'.

Hezbollah delays meeting with Lebanon president, signals tensions over PM choice

Hezbollah and Amal were set to tell Lebanon's President Aoun they back caretaker PM Nabib Mikati for the Sunni-designated post in the sectarian political system.

Lebanon Army Chief Joseph Aoun elected country’s new president ending prolonged political deadlock

In his acceptance speech, Aoun declared the start of a 'new era' for Lebanon, vowing to address the country's ongoing economic and political crises.

For the first time, Indian contingent of UN force in Lebanon to use Tata-built vehicles

62 indigenously-manufactured vehicles are set to reach Lebanon as part of a wet-lease. Move ‘meant to showcase India's commitment to self-reliance, defence manufacturing capabilities’.

UN chief welcomes Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

Guterres hopes the agreement ends violence and suffering.

Hezbollah’s top media officer Mohammed Afif killed in Israeli strike in central Beirut

According to the Times of Israel, Hezbollah has confirmed the death of Mohammad Afif, who managed Al-Manar Television before joining the ranks as the group's media relations officer.

Iran backs Lebanon in ceasefire talks with Israel as IDF strike Beirut for 4th consecutive day

Outgoing Biden administration appears keen to secure ceasefire in Lebanon, even as efforts to end Israel’s war in the Gaza appear totally adrift.

As IDF unveils robotic combat task force, Israeli maker says open to working with India

Using this technology, IDF carried out fully robotic combat missions, drastically reducing risk to Israeli troops. The robotic combat task force also enhanced situational awareness.

3 journalists killed by Israeli strike in Hasbaya, Lebanon; several injured

With at least 18 journalists staying at the targeted guesthouses, Lebanese Information Minister Ziad Makary labelled the attack a war crime.

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Govt’s earlier FDI limit of 74% in insurance sector has remained underutilised, Parliament told

In the latest budget, the FDI limit was increased to 100 percent, but most foreign companies are not buying such large stakes in the Indian insurance sector.

India to get last of Spain-built C-295 next month, focus now on 1st India-made aircraft

New Delhi: The last of the C-295 transport aircraft that is replacing the ageing Avro fleet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) will be...

Modi’s Bharat vs Indira’s India: 11-yr report card of politics, diplomacy, economy, nationalism

As Narendra Modi becomes India’s second-longest consecutively serving Prime Minister, we look at how he compares with Indira Gandhi across four key dimensions.