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8 Navy veterans sentenced to death in Qatar; India to contest order
8 Navy veterans sentenced to death in Qatar; India to contest order

"The Court of First Instance of Qatar has today passed a judgement in the case involving 8 Indian employees of Al Dahra company. We are deeply shocked by the verdict of death penalty and are awaiting the detailed judgement. We are in touch with the family members and the legal team, and we are exploring all legal options," the External Affairs Ministry said in a statement. 

  • Thursday, 26 October 2023
Israeli tanks raid northern Gaza Strip: Military
Israeli tanks raid northern Gaza Strip: Military

In its statement, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the raid was "part of preparations for the next stages of combat", in which the Jewish nation is planning a ground offensive in Gaza, reports Xinhua news agency.

Robert Fico becomes Slovakia's new PM
Robert Fico becomes Slovakia's new Prime Minister

Slovak President Zuzana Caputova appointed the new government at the Primate's Palace in the nation's capital Bratislava on Wednesday, reports Xinhua news agency.

  • Thursday, 26 October 2023
At least 16 killed in Maine mass shootings
22 killed in two mass shootings in US, 'person of interest' identified

In a statement late Wednesday night, the Lewiston Police Department said the 40-year-old person of interest Robert Card, who is currently absconding, should be “considered armed and dangerous”, CNN reported.

  • Thursday, 26 October 2023
  • US
'Iran's Quds Force trained 500 Hamas terrorists for massacre of Israelis'
'Iran's Quds Force trained 500 Hamas terrorists for massacre of Israelis'

The terrorists were trained by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards' elite forces in Iran as recently as in September, the report noted, citing "people familiar with intelligence related to the assault".

  • Thursday, 26 October 2023
Two Indian American Scientists Honoured By US Prez Joe Biden With National Medal 2023
Two Indian American Scientists Honoured By US Prez Joe Biden With National Medal 2023

Two Indian American scientists were honored with National Medal for Technology and Innovation by US President Joe Biden. Ashok Gadgil and Subhra Suresh were awarded for their ‘pioneering contribution to bring great science back to America’.

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  • Wednesday, 25 October 2023
Israel-Hamas Conflict: We Are Ready To Invade Gaza, Says Israel Defence Force Chief
Israel-Hamas Conflict: We Are Ready To Invade Gaza, Says Israel Defence Force Chief

It’s been eighteen days since Hamas launched deadly attack on Israel that has claimed more than 6,000 lives so far on both sides. As the war intensifies, the Israel Defence Force has assembled around the Palestinian Enclave to carry out the ground offensive. In an update on the situation, IDF Chief, Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi informed that the military gathering around the southern border was ready to ‘invade’ Gaza.

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Super fog leaves 8 dead, 63 injured in massive US car wreck
Super fog leaves 8 dead, 63 injured in massive US car wreck

The National Weather Service said there were multiple wetland fires in the region on Monday and smoke from the fires mixed with fog to create a "super fog," resulting in extremely poor visibility.

  • Wednesday, 25 October 2023
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India says it will treat Pakistan's reference to Kashmir at UNSC meeting on Israel-Gaza situation with contempt it deserves

The remarks by India’s Deputy Permanent Representative at the UN, Ambassador R Ravindra, came on Tuesday after Pakistan’s UN envoy Munir Akram made reference to Kashmir at the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East.

Joe Biden honours 2 Indian-American scientists with National Medals
Joe Biden honours 2 Indian-American scientists with National Medals

"We're determined to return great science to America,” Biden said in remarks at the ceremony in the House's East Room on Tuesday.

Hamas Fails To Proof Its Allegations That Israel Carried Out The Deadly Attack
Hamas Fails To Prove Its Allegations That Israel Carried Out The Deadly Attack On Gaza Hospital

A week after the deadly attack at the Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza that claimed nearly 500 lives, the Palestinian militant group is yet to produce proof of Israeli link to the attack. Hamas said it could not find any proof at the site of the incident.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin allegedly 'suffers cardiac arrest': Report

The Express UK report said that a Telegram Channel believed to be run by a former Kremlin insider reported that incident saying the Russian leader was found by guards on the floor of the bedroom "lying on the floor, rolling his eyes", Express UK reported.

Only limited amount of humanitarian supplies entering Gaza: UN
Only limited amount of humanitarian supplies entering Gaza: UN

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said 20 trucks crossed the Rafah border point into Gaza on Monday and half of them were carrying UN supplies - water, food and medicine, reports Xinhua news agency.

  • Tuesday, 24 October 2023
4 Hezbollah militants killed on Lebanon-Israel border
4 Hezbollah militants killed on Lebanon-Israel border

Sources from the Lebanese Internal Security Forces told Xinhua that the militants were struck by Israeli drones that carried out four raids, during which eight missiles were fired at dawn and noon on Monday in the town of Wadi Khansa, Kfarhamam village and the Bastra Farm in southeast Lebanon.

Israel deploys 'Iron Sting' to destroy Hamas rocket launchers
Israel deploys 'Iron Sting' to destroy Hamas rocket launchers

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have already staged 'limited' raids to fight Palestinian gunmen and say they are targeting sites where Hamas are assembling as they prepare to resist a wider Israeli invasion, Daily Mail reported.

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