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Israeli police to question Netanyahu, 2 aides arrested
Israeli police to question Netanyahu, 2 aides arrested

Two key advisers to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Yonatan Urich and Eli...

US judge blocks Indian student's deportation over Hamas ties
US judge blocks Indian student's deportation over Hamas ties

In his petition, Suri's lawyer said that he is being punished as his wife,...

Indian student arrested by masked US agents from near home
Indian student arrested by masked US agents from near home

Badar Khan Suri, an Indian postdoctoral fellow at Georgetown University, is...

India calls for Gaza aid, stresses hostage release
India calls for Gaza aid, stresses hostage release

India has expressed concern over the situation in Gaza and called for the...

At least 413 Palestinians killed after Israel strikes Gaza
At least 413 Palestinians killed after Israel strikes Gaza

"Israel will, from now on, act against Hamas with increasing military...

Indian self-deports after US revokes visa for Hamas support
Indian self-deports after US revokes visa for Hamas support

Ranjani Srinivasan, a citizen and national of India, entered the United...

Israel rescues Indian workers held hostage in West Bank
Israel rescues Indian workers held hostage in West Bank

Ten Indian construction workers were rescued from a West Bank village where...

Release hostages now or...: Trump's 'last warning' to Hamas
Release hostages now or...: Trump's 'last warning' to Hamas

Trump's comment came hours after the White House confirmed that Washington is...

Kerala man shot dead at Jordan-Israel border

A man from Kerala, Ani Thomas Gabriel, 47, was shot dead at the Jordan-Israel...

Israel agrees to US ceasefire proposal for Ramzan

The temporary truce aims to ease tensions during the religious holidays....

Strip club, casinos: What 'Trump's Gaza' will look like

US President Donald Trump has shared his development plan for Gaza via an...

What 'Trump's Gaza' will look like after US takeover

US President Donald Trump has shared an AI-generated video on social media...

Hamas killed Bibas brothers with 'bare hands': Israel

In a major shocker, Israel on Friday said, citing forensic reports that the...

UP sends 5,600 workers to Israel, 5K ready to leave

Uttar Pradesh Minister of Labour and Employment Anil Rajbhar has informed the...

Body received from Hamas not of deceased hostage: IDF

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed that the body recently received...

Hamas Hands Over Prisoners, But They Are Dead

Hamas on Thursday, February 20, 2025, handed over the bodies of four Israeli...

India, Qatar to double trade; discuss Israel-Hamas issue

India and Qatar on Tuesday agreed to elevate their relationship to a...

Israel announces return of 3 hostages after 498 days

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Saturday announced the return of three...

Don't know what will happen: Trump on Hamas deadline

United States President Donald Trump said on Friday that he was not sure what...

'Trump's Gaza-Ukraine Resolution to Benefit India'

'Geopolitical stability could remove the crude oil risk premium.'

All hell to break out if...: Trump's warning to Hamas

When asked about on what kind of 'hell' he was talking about, Trump said,...

PIX: Messi, Hollywood And Gaza Protestor At Super Bowl

Stars Watch As Eagles Win Super Bowl; Serena steals show at half-time

Netanyahu's Gaza Plan: Trap For Trump?

'Netanyahu lured Trump into a trap by enticing him with a seductive scenario...

US will take over Gaza and own it, Trump's big remark

United States President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that he is not ruling...

Khawaja backs axed journalist over Gaza stance

Usman Khawaja has condemned a radio station's decision to drop cricket...

Trump admin freezes $50 mn fund for condoms in Gaza

DOGE Leader Elon Musk said, "My guess is that a lot of that money ended up in...

Trump wants Jordan, Egypt to 'clean out' Gaza

US President Donald Trump has called on Jordan and Egypt to take in more...

Hamas frees 4 women Israeli soldiers

The four soldiers -- Karina Ariev, Daniela Gilboa, Naama Levy and Liri Albag...

Hamas returns 3 hostages to Israel in ceasefire deal

The Israeli Defence Forces on Sunday confirmed that Hamas has released the...

Gaza ceasefire begins as Israel receives hostages' list

Notably, the deal was earlier set to take effect on Sunday, January 19, at...

Reserve right to...: Israel PM ahead of Gaza ceasefire

'We will be unable to move forward with the framework until we receive the...

Israel approves Gaza deal, set to begin on Sunday

The agreement will initiate the first phase of the ceasefire in Gaza and...

Consistently called for...: India on Gaza hostage deal

India hoped that the agreement will lead to a safe and sustained supply of...

Israel, Hamas agree on Gaza ceasefire, hostage release

A breakthrough has been achieved in the Gaza conflict, with Israel and Hamas...

Israel, Hamas close to seal ceasefire, hostage deal

Talks in Qatar aimed at reaching a ceasefire and hostage release agreement...

Will decapitate your leaders: Israel's warning to...

In the first acknowledgement of Israel's involvement in the killing of Hamas...

Jihadists Are A Major Threat To Israel'

'Israel would make Iran and its proxies pay. They, along with Qatar, fund...

Defiant Netanyahu takes stand in landmark graft trial

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu struck a defiant tone as he...

Israel takes control of buffer zone at Syrian border

After taking control of the buffer zone along the Israeli-Syrian border, the...

Countries should be mindful...: Jaishankar on Gaza war

When asked the reason for India's abstention from a resolution in the UN...

India backs UNGA resolution on Israel leaving Palestine

India voted in favor of a United Nations General Assembly resolution that...

'ALL HELL TO PAY': Trump's ultimatum to Hamas

Trump vowed that those responsible for the hostage-taking would be "hit...

Israel, Hezbollah agree for truce after all-out war

Describing the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah as the deadliest in...

Netanyahu to be arrested if he visits UK, Ireland

Britain hinted that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could be arrested on...

ICC arrest warrant against Netanyahu, Hamas official

The charges include -- starvation of civilians as a method of warfare,...

Netanyahu admits role in Hezbollah pager attack

The attacks, carried out on September 17 and 18, targeted thousands of...

'Lack of trust': Netanyahu fires his defence minister

Gallant, who was a longtime rival from within the Likud Party, will be...

7 killed in Hezbollah's rocket attacks on Israel

According to the authorities, tragedy struck near the border town of Metula...

Hezbollah names new chief; Israel says 'not for long'

Hezbollah appointed Shiite cleric Naim Qassem as its new leader on Tuesday,...

Israel bans operations of UN relief agency

The Israeli Parliament enacted a law prohibiting the United Nations Relief...

Israel has neutralised Iran's air defence: Envoy

Noting that Israel is not interested in escalation of situation in the Middle...

Iran activates air defence, 'shoots down attack'

State news agency IRNA said that Iran has successfully shot down 'adversial...

Israel attacks Iran's military targets in retaliation

The IDF noted that the strikes are being conducted in response to "relentless...

Israel confirms killing Nasrallah's presumed successor

Hezbollah's executive council's head Safieddine was presumed to be the...

Hamas chief seen in tunnel hours before Oct 7 attack

Israel on Saturday released footage showing Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar moving...

'Grave mistake': Netanyahu on 'assassination' bid

Netanyahu's response came after a drone was aimed at his residence in the...

Won't release hostages till Israel leaves Gaza: Hamas

Khalil al-Hayya, Sinwar's deputy and leader of Hamas' delegation during...

SEE: Drone footage of Hamas chief's last moments

The video showed Sinwar sitting on a couch, surrounded by rubble, inside a...

Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar killed by Israel in Gaza op

The prime minister also instructed his aides to inform the families of...

Israel-Hamas war: Trade with W Asia holds steady

A year after a Hamas attack against Israel on October 7 and the ensuing...

120 rockets fired at Israel as Yom Kippur begins

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said on Saturday that multiple rocket...

Now, Yemen fires missiles towards Israel

As the situation in West Asia continues to escalate, Yemen launched a barrage...

Hamas fires rockets from Gaza at Israel on Oct 7 anniv

The military said it launched a wave of artillery and airstrikes overnight...

The Hamas Attacks, A Year On

Israel on Monday marked the first anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attacks...

Israel targets weapons depots; Iran cancels flights

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) intensified its campaign in Lebanon with...

Sirens go off as Israel intercepts suspected drones

The tensions between the two countries continue to remain high as several...

US, Israel consider striking Iranian oil facilities

Oil prices rose following Biden's suggestion that United States and Israeli...

'Israel Will Engineer A Broader War'

'Israel is counting on the United States to enter the fray on their behalf...

How full-blown Iran-Israel war may hurt India's trade

The escalation of conflict in the West Asian region is expected to push...

'Persona non grata': Israel denies entry to UN chief

Earlier in response to Iran's rocket barrage on Israel on Tuesday night the...

Deeply concerned: India reacts on Iran-Israel conflict

India also advised its citizens to avoid all non-essential travel to Iran.

SEE: Iran Targets Israel With Missiles

Israel comes under attack from a barrage of Iranian ballistic missiles.

Israel vows to strike back as Iran fires 180 missiles

Khamenei captioned the post as 'Victory from God and a near conquest...'In...

US to shoot down Iranian missiles targeting Israel

President Biden directed the US. military to aid Israel's defence against...

War escalates, Iran fires 100 missiles towards Israel

Hezbollah is upset that the IDF exposed their plans to massacre Israelis, so...

Israel begins ground offensive in Lebanese villages

Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) launched targeted ground operations in southern...

Terrorism has no place in our world: Modi to Netanyahu

It is crucial to prevent regional escalation and ensure the safe release of...

Anti-Israel protests in J-K against Nasrallah killing

A large number of men, women and children -- carrying black flags -- poured...

Israel kills another top Hezbollah leader Nabil Qaouk

Qaouk was a commander of Hezbollah's preventative security unit and a member...

Israel confirms Hezbollah chief killed in Beirut

In a statement, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said, 'Hassan Nasrallah will...

Ground attack on Lebanon imminent: Israel to Hezbollah

Halevi's remarks came after Hezbollah fired a missile at central Israel on...

What Will Israel Do Next?

In days of smart, networked technology and no shame over collateral damage,...

Israel Kills Hezbollah Commander

Top Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Mohammed Kobeissi was killed in the Israeli...

Israel warns Lebanese people, 182 killed in strikes

Lebanon's health ministry said that women, children and medics were among...

Hezbollah Strikes Back At Israel

Emergency personnel work at houses damaged following a rocket attack from...

Israel cancels Haifa Day tribute to Indian soldiers

Israel and Lebanese Shia group Hezbollah have carried out widespread strikes...

Modi meets Palestinian Prez in NY, discusses Gaza

Prime Minister Modi held separate talks with world leaders including his...

Israel strikes Beirut, top Hezbollah commander dead

Photos from a suburb of Beirut in the south, where Hezbollah is widely...

UN resolution asks Israel to quit, India abstains

India abstained in the United Nations General Assembly on a resolution that...

Putin respects me, not Biden: Trump; Harris hits back

As the world continues to rage under the ongoing conflicts in Europe and the...

SC rejects plea for halting arms export to Israel

A bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and...

Israel prepares for war with Iran

The war game held under the leadership of the Director General of the...

Plea in SC seeks halt on export of weapons to Israel

A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a direction to the Centre...

48-hour emergency in Israel amid tension with Lebanon

As tensions continue to rise, the Israeli public remains on high alert,...

Hamas chief killed by short range projectile: Iran

The statement by IRGC which was televised on the country's state media, came,...

US to move more forces as Iran vows revenge on Israel

The United States will deploy additional fighter jets and Navy ships to West...

Ayatollah Khamenei Prays For Hamas Leader

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, led the prayers at...

Iran's Supreme leader orders attack on Israel

Khamenei, who has the last word on all state matters and is also the...

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh killed in attack in Iran

The IRGC said that Ismail Haniyeh and one of his bodyguards were killed after...

Israel strikes Beirut after Golan attack, 1 killed

The IDF said that its target was the Hezbollah commander, who was responsible...

It's time for this war to end, Harris tells Netanyahu

'The images of dead children and desperate, hungry people fleeing for safety,...

Anger And Loathing Against Netanyahu

Angry protests on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC greeted Israeli Prime...

Netanyahu in Congress, protestors burn US flag outside

Pro-Palestinian protestors on Wednesday lowered an American flag and burned...

Angry Anti-Netanyahu Protests At Airport

Protests broke out at the Ben Gurion international airport just before...

Pro-Israel posters pasted outside Owaisi's residence

According to a police officer, four-five men reached Owaisi's 34 Ashoka Road...

Amid war, hundreds join Yoga Day events in Israel

Over three hundred people from across Israel rolled out yoga mats and...

Israel attacks UN-run school in Gaza, kills at least 40

According to IDF, "Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists who belonged to the...

Ireland, Norway, Spain recognise Palestine state

As several countries recognised Palestinian statehood on Wednesday, Israel's...

Will stop weapons supply if...: Biden warns Israel

It is the first time that Biden has made such a statement, adding that the...

Hamas accepts Qatari-Egypt ceasefire plan for Gaza

Thousands of people flee eastern Rafah after Israel orders people to evacuate...

Snap ties with Israeli varsity: Ashoka students to VC

The students claimed that Ashoka University, based in Haryana's Sonipat, has...

Israel fears ICC may order Netanyahu's arrest

Israeli officials believe that the International Criminal Court is preparing...

Indian-origin student arrested for anti-Israel protests

Achinthya Sivalingam, born in Coimbatore and raised in Columbus, has been...

Israel outweighs Iran in trade with India since 2019

Trade links with Israel have strengthened in the past few years, even as the...

Israel's military intel chief quits over Hamas attack

Israel's military intelligence chief Major-General Aharon Haliva resigned on...

Iran-Israel Flare-Up Tests India's Oil Reserves

'Any escalation that may hit the oil production of Iran or affect the oil...

US House passes $95-bn aid for Ukraine, Israel

One bill provides $60.8 billion for Ukraine, with over 80 percent of it for...

No damage to Iran's nuclear sites amid Israel attack

In a statement released on Friday, the United Nations Atomic Watchdog said it...

Israel strikes back, Iran reports blasts in Isfahan

Israel launched missile strikes against Tehran during early hours on Friday...

Indian Army looks for learnings from Israel-Hamas war

Addressing mediapersons after the investiture ceremony of ARTRAC, Singh said...

How will Iran-Israel conflict impact India?

Top government officials in New Delhi have started discussions with...

As Israel debates response to Iran, US says...

Additional United States military assets that were moved into the Middle East...

Told Iran, Israel to calm down: Jaishankar

Jaishankar emphasised that the stability of the Middle East region was...

Israel cancels counter attack on Iran after Biden call

Following a barrage of drone strikes fired by Iran on Saturday towards...

Air India suspends flights to Israel amid Iran strike

With the Middle East tensions flaring up, Air India has temporarily suspended...

India issues helplines for citizens in Israel, Iran

The Indian diplomatic missions in Israel and Iran on Sunday issued fresh...

Iran 'concludes' operation; not yet over, says Israel

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Sardar Bagheri, has said that the...

India likely to suspend flight operations to Israel

Indian airline companies are likely to announce the suspension of flight...

India calls for de-escalation as Iran attacks Israel

India on Sunday said it is seriously concerned over escalating hostilities...

Helped Israel take down nearly all missiles: Biden

The United States, Canada and the United Nations have condemned the Iranian...

Iran attacks Israel, fires 200 drones, missiles

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) said the attack was aimed at...

Iran seizes Israel-linked ship near Strait of Hormuz

The MSC Aries was last seen on Friday, sailing towards the Strait of Hormuz...

India to halt workers flow amid Israel-Iran tension

India on Friday asked its citizens not to travel to Iran and Israel amid...

3 sons of top Hamas leader killed in Israeli strike

'Through the blood of the martyrs and the pain of the injured, we create...

Deeply troubled by ongoing conflict in Gaza: India

Kamboj said the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has led to a...

India abstains on Gaza ceasefire; backs 2nd resolution

India abstained on the resolution, along with France, Japan, Netherlands, and...

Biden slams Israel over killing of Gaza aid workers

Seven aid workers who were working for the World Central Kitchen, a charity...

Finally, UNSC calls for Gaza ceasefire as US abstains

The United Nations Security Council on Monday passed a resolution demanding...

NSA Doval meets Netanyahu to discuss war in Gaza

India has supported efforts to provide necessary humanitarian assistance to...

Indians in Israel advised to relocate to safe areas

The Indian Embassy in Israel issued an advisory on Tuesday, urging its...

Indian killed in Israel went there only 2 months ago

While Nibin Maxwell, from Kollam in Kerala, was killed in the attack, two...

1 Indian killed in anti-tank missile attack in Israel

The missile hit a plantation in Margaliot, a moshav (collective agricultural...

US will begin airdropping aid into Gaza soon: Biden

Expressing hope for a potential deal by Ramadan, he also acknowledged the...

US vetoes UNSC resolution on Gaza ceasefire

The UN Security Council on Tuesday failed to adopt a resolution calling for...

10,000 Indian construction workers to reach Israel

Following the conflict, Israel has banned the entry of Palestinian workers....

'Palestinians live in an open prison'

'Israelis arrested us before this war and continue to do so -- even more so...

Thousands of workers queue up in UP for jobs in Israel

With an urge to get employment, thousands of workers from across the country...

21 Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza in deadliest attack

The blast occurred when Israeli reservists were preparing explosives to...

Biden dials Netanyahu, stresses 2-state solution

The US President also discussed the ongoing efforts to secure the release of...

Gaza crisis requires sustainable solution: India

He advocated a two-state solution where the Palestinian people can live...

10,000 Children Killed In 100 Day War

Children in Gaza face life threatening injuries, burns, disease, inadequate...

Israel marks 100 days of hostages amid Gaza offensive

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu marked 100 days of Israel's war...

Clearly unacceptable: India's strong words on Gaza war

'The message that India has conveyed since the start of this conflict is...

'Fauda' actor seriously injured fighting Hamas in Gaza

Idan Amedi, 35, was fighting as an IDF reservist. He was airlifted to a...

Will not end war in Gaza until...: Netanyahu

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that the war in Gaza will...

Israel embassy blast: Cops seek footage from Jamia

Police suspect that one of the persons who visited the blast site at the...

Hamas leader killed in Israeli drone strike in Lebanon

However, Israel is yet to comment on the strike that has killed the senior...

Major setback for Netanyahu as SC strikes down his...

Israel's Supreme Court overturned a contentious government plan to curtail...