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March 2, 2025 12:05 PM

Indian diaspora, foreign media celebrate Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 as a global spiritual spectacle

Newspapers in the UAE have lauded the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, highlighting its global appeal, seamless organization, and the participation of UAE residents in one of the world's largest religious gatherings. Publications such as Gulf News, Khaleej Time...

February 27, 2025 3:30 PM

Hamas hands over bodies of four hostages, Israel frees Palestinian prisoners

Hamas handed over the bodies of four Israeli hostages while it waited for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners to be released by Israel in return, in an overnight exchange marking the final swap as part of a fragile truce in Gaza. The ceasefire came i...

Palestinians continue to return back to their homes after a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, amid destruction in Gaza City, Gaza on February 02, 2025. Photo by Ali Jadallah/Anadolu via Getty Images

February 26, 2025 7:12 PM

Hamas says next swap deal with Israel will use ‘new mechanism’

Palestinian group Hamas said on Wednesday an exchange of Palestinian prisoners for the bodies of Israeli hostages would take place through "a new mechanism" that guaranteed Israel's compliance. The date for the exchange would be announced at the rig...

February 25, 2025 4:21 PM

West Bank Palestinians fear Gaza-style clearance as Israel squeezes Jenin camp

Israeli bulldozers have demolished large areas of the now virtually empty Jenin refugee camp and appear to be carving wide roadways through its once-crowded warren of alleyways, echoing tactics already employed in Gaza as troops prepare for a long-te...

February 24, 2025 6:48 PM

Global Indian Leaders Unite at Indiaspora Forum in Abu Dhabi, Strengthening India’s Global Cultural Bridge

The Indiaspora Forum for Good 2025 opened today in Abu Dhabi, bringing together prominent global leaders of Indian origin from over 30 countries to discuss international cooperation and development. The event, running until February 26 and concluding...

February 22, 2025 12:35 PM

Hamas to free six more Gaza hostages after body of Bibas mother returned

Hamas was set to release six more hostages from Gaza on Saturday in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and detainees, after Israel confirmed that a body handed over hours earlier was that of hostage Shiri Bibas. The fragile truce in ...

February 22, 2025 11:08 AM

Arab leaders in Riyadh discuss ‘Palestinian cause’ and Gaza developments

Arab leaders discussed on Friday the joint efforts supporting "the Palestinian cause" and Gaza developments, during an informal meeting in Riyadh attended by Gulf states, Egypt and Jordan, the Saudi state news agency SPA said. Arab countries are...

February 21, 2025 3:20 PM

Israeli military says body released by Hamas is not of a hostage

The Israeli military said on Friday that one of the bodies released by Hamas did not belong to any of the hostages held in Gaza, accusing Hamas of violating an already shaking ceasefire. Two of the bodies were identified as infant Kfir Bibas and his...

February 21, 2025 11:33 AM

Israeli prime minister tells military to carry out West Bank operation after bus explosions

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed the military to carry out an "intensive" operation in the West Bank after explosions on buses close to Tel Aviv on Thursday, in what Netanyahu's office described as an attempted mass attack. No ca...

February 20, 2025 9:42 PM

India and Saudi Arabia forge New Media Partnership as Waves 2025 Summit approaches

A high-level Indian delegation has concluded a landmark series of strategic meetings in Saudi Arabia, strengthening bilateral media partnerships and generating momentum for India's upcoming World Audio-Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES 2025). ...

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