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October 8, 2023 5:47 PM

Massive rockets fired from Gaza into Israel

Massive rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip into Israel in Hamas' surprise attack on Saturday, while a number of Hamas fighters from Gaza penetrated into southern Israel. Responding to the Hamas attack, Israel launched air-strikes on targets in t...

October 8, 2023 2:56 PM

Afghanistan earthquakes kill 2,053, Taliban says, as death toll spikes

Powerful earthquakes in Afghanistan have killed more than 2,000 people and injured more than 9,000, the Taliban administration said on Sunday, in the deadliest tremors in years in the quake-prone mountainous country. Amid the confusion, the death to...

October 8, 2023 1:42 PM

Azerbaijan’s president says France will be to blame if new conflict starts with Armenia

Azerbaijan's president scolded the European Union and warned that France's decision to send military aid to Armenia could trigger a new conflict in the South Caucasus after a lightening Azerbaijani military operation last month. Azerbaijan's Preside...

October 8, 2023 11:31 AM

Myanmar Supreme Court rejects jailed Suu Kyi appeals

The Supreme Court in military-ruled Myanmar has rejected appeals against six corruption convictions for the jailed former leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Suu Kyi, in detention since the military toppled her government in a 2021 coup, faces 27 years in pris...

October 8, 2023 10:09 AM

Asian Games 2022: India finishes High with 107 Medals, the highest ever!

India created history and brought joy to millions of hearts as it not only crossed the 100 medals mark but also went beyond it at the Hangzhou Asian Games. The Indian contingent finished its campaign on a high note with a total of 107 medals at the ...

October 8, 2023 9:38 AM

Israeli forces clash with Hamas gunmen after hundreds killed

Israeli forces clashed with gunmen from the Palestinian group Hamas on October 8, 24 hours after the militants launched a surprise attack on Israel in which nearly 500 people were killed in the deadliest day of violence in Israel for 50 years. The b...

October 8, 2023 12:39 AM

PM expresses grief over terror attacks in Israel, stands in solidarity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep sorrow upon learning about the terrorist attacks in Israel. He emphasized India's unity with Israel during these challenging times and extended his heartfelt condolences and prayers to the innoc...

October 7, 2023 10:28 AM

World Court to hear Armenia’s demand for Azerbaijan withdrawal

The World Court will sit next Thursday to hear Armenia's demand for an emergency order to Azerbaijan to withdraw all its troops from civilian establishments in Nagorno-Karabakh, the court said on October 6. It is the fourth time the World Court, for...

October 6, 2023 4:54 PM

Indian Consulate in Dubai helps partially blind Indian national return home after clearing his civil case

The Consulate General of India in Dubai has helped an Indian national, Baljit Singh, return home after clearing his civil case and providing him financial assistance for his food and accommodation. Singh, a resident of Punjab, had been working in Dub...

October 6, 2023 4:10 PM

India elected as President of AIBD GC for the 3rd time

India has been elected as President of AIBD GC for the 3rd successive term to lead the prestigious international organisation. Previously, India had already served two terms as President, Asia- Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD) G...

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