Israel Palestine Conflict
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Hamas claims Israeli airstrikes killed 500 people at hospital in Gaza Strip
World | Oct 17, 2023, 11:40 PM ISTThe airstrike on Gaza City's al-Ahli hospital is likely becoming the deadliest Israeli attack since 2008. Meanwhile, more than 50 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes on southern Gaza, where it has directed people to flee to escape an imminent ground operation.
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Israel-Palestine conflict: Why do terror groups like Hamas take people hostage? Explained
Explainers | Oct 17, 2023, 11:19 PM ISTHamas has taken nearly 200 people hostages since the recent war that broke out on October 7, the highest in the history of the Israel-Palestine conflict. It has now reportedly demanded the release of 6,000 Palestinian prisoners lodged in Israeli jails.
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Top Hamas military commander Ayman Nofal killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza
World | Oct 17, 2023, 08:13 PM ISTNofal is the most high-profile Hamas commander to be killed in Israel's airstrikes in the Gaza Strip. He reportedly participated in several armed attacks against Israeli civilians and was involved in the kidnapping of IDF soldier Gilad Shalit, who was released in 2011 in a prisoner exchange deal.
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Operation Ajay: Fifth flight carrying over 260 Indian nationals, 18 Nepalese citizens leaves Israel
World | Oct 17, 2023, 07:42 PM ISTAccording to the Nepal's Deputy Chief of Mission in Israel Arjun Dhimire, both Indian and Nepalese embassies were in touch and cooperating with each other on the repatriation of citizens. Under 'Operation Ajay', at least 906 Indians have been successfully brought back from Israel.
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Iran's Supreme Leader accuses Israel of 'ethnic cleansing' in Gaza, warns of escalation amid war
World | Oct 17, 2023, 07:06 PM ISTThe Iranian supreme leader warned that if the "atrocities" against Gazans continue, Muslims would "lose their patience" and no one can control what they will do. He had earlier denied Iran's involvement in the deadly Hamas attacks on Israel.
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Hamas demands 6,000 Palestinians to be released from Israeli prisons in exchange for hostages
World | Oct 17, 2023, 04:36 PM ISTAccording to Hamas officials, over 20 hostages have been killed in Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip. Hamas has previously managed to negotiate the release of thousands of Palestinian prisoners in exchange for Israeli hostages, including civilians and soldiers.
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'They are taking care of me, everything is fine...': Hamas releases new video of hostage in Gaza
World | Oct 17, 2023, 11:26 AM ISTHamas released another video of a hostage on their Telegram channel wherein it showed a young woman, Mia Shem, who was kidnapped from a party on October 7, receiving medical treatment at an unknown place-- possibly in Gaza.
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Israel-Hamas War HIGHLIGHTS: US President Biden to visit war-torn Israel in show of solidarity today
World | Oct 18, 2023, 06:12 AM ISTIsrael-Hamas War LIVE: A Hamas official has demanded 6,000 Palestinian men and women detained in Israel's jails be released in exchange for hostages in Gaza. Earlier on Monday, the Israeli military said that 199 captives were being held in the besieged territory.
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Super 100: Watch Top 100 News of The Day
News | Oct 17, 2023, 11:17 AM ISTThe country's top court is today giving its important decision on the petitions requesting legal recognition of gay marriage. Earlier in the month of May, the Supreme Court had reserved its decision on this matter.
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Putin dials Netanyahu and vows to end Israel-Hamas war, PM affirms 'won't stop until...'
World | Oct 17, 2023, 07:30 AM ISTAccording to the Kremlin, Russian President Putin, during his conversation with Netanyahu, outlined his commitment to continue its work to end the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and achieve a peaceful settlement through political and diplomatic means.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Gaza residents facing food and water shortages, know War Updates
Aaj Ki Baat | Oct 16, 2023, 11:14 PM ISTAaj Ki Baat: Gaza residents facing food and water shortages, know War Updates
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War between light and darkness: Netanyahu tells Knesset, warns Iran and Hezbollah in Gaza
World | Oct 16, 2023, 10:52 PM ISTNetanyahu remarked that Israel's war for independence had not ended, referring to the recent strikes by Hamas that killed hundreds of Israelis. Opposition leader Yair Lapid said that Israel will continue the war against Hamas regardless of international criticism.
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'Why aren't they taking Palestinians?': Nikki Haley on Arab countries amid Israel-Hamas war
World | Oct 16, 2023, 05:31 PM ISTThe Indian-American presidential candidate alleged that Arab countries did not know who to trust, but will eventually America for not doing more for Palestinians. Haley also accused Hamas of using hostages as 'human shields' and called for greater support for Israel.
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Israeli military claims 199 hostages being held in Gaza, at least 44 higher than previous estimates
World | Oct 16, 2023, 04:01 PM ISTEarlier on Sunday, the Israeli military claimed at least 155 people are being held as hostages by Hamas following its deadly attack on 7 October.
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'Everything is fine...', survivor recalls horrific scene whose Indian-origin friends killed by Hamas
World | Oct 16, 2023, 02:19 PM ISTAccording to the Israeli authorities, Lieutenant Or Moses, 22, a commander in the Home Front Command and Inspector Kim Dokraker, a Border Police officer in the police's Central District, were killed in the attack on the day war escalated.
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Super 50: Watch Top 50 News of The Day
News | Oct 16, 2023, 12:45 PM ISTDelhi's air has started deteriorating again. The air was recorded in poor category for the fourth consecutive day on Sunday. The air quality index was recorded at 233 in the capital on Sunday.
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IDF alleges Hamas actively preventing Palestinians from evacuating Gaza ahead of ground operation
World | Oct 15, 2023, 06:35 PM ISTIsrael had issued an evacuation order on Friday for 1.1 million people - almost half the population of the entire Gaza Strip - within 24 hours. Hamas told Palestinians to disobey to order and stay put in their homes against Israel's "disgusting psychological warfare".
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Rishi Sunak condemns 'horror and barbarism' of Hamas attacks, vows to protect Jewish community
World | Oct 15, 2023, 05:11 PM ISTRishi Sunak acknowledged the existence of "shameful anti-semitism" and "intimidating behaviour" against Jewish community in the UK and promised strong action against these acts. Meanwhile, thousands of pro-Palestinian supporters marches into the streets of London chanting anti-Israeli slogans.
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US to send second carrier strike group to assist Israel as ground offensive in Gaza approaches
World | Oct 15, 2023, 03:48 PM ISTThe US had earlier deployed USS Gerald R Ford to the Eastern Mediterranean to assist Israel in its offensive against Hamas in Gaza. Israeli troops are already stationed at the Gaza border amid preparations for a coordinated assault through land, sea and air.
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Israel kills another Hamas commander, Billal al-Qedra, ahead of possible 'coordinated' assault
World | Oct 15, 2023, 01:57 PM ISTOn the previous day, Israeli forces announced that they eliminated Ali Qadhi and Murad Abu Murad, both senior members of Hamas responsible for the deadly weekend attacks on Israel. Over 2,300 people have been killed in Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip.