Palestine
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Seven Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza blast targeting armoured vehicle: Military
World | Jun 25, 2025, 11:56 AM ISTSeven Israeli soldiers were killed in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, Tuesday after their armoured vehicle was hit by an explosive, the Israeli military said. Hamas's Al-Qassam Brigades claimed responsibility for an ambush involving missiles and gunfire, but it is unclear if the incidents are connected.
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PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti Prays for Palestine's Freedom After Offering Eid al-Adha Namaz
News | Jun 07, 2025, 06:25 PM ISTAfter Eid al-Adha Namaz, PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti prayed for Palestine’s freedom, expressing hope that the people will soon be relieved from the ongoing atrocities by Israel.
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Microsoft blocks emails mentioning ‘Palestine’ and ‘Gaza’ amid internal protests
Technology | May 23, 2025, 05:18 PM ISTMicrosoft is reportedly blocking internal and external emails containing politically sensitive terms such as ‘Palestine’, ‘Gaza’, and ‘genocide’. The move follows employee protests over the company's ties with Israel and growing concerns about free speech among staff.
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First aid trucks enter Gaza nearly after three months of Israel's blockade
World | May 19, 2025, 11:40 PM ISTFive trucks carrying baby food and other humanitarian aid entered Gaza according to COGAT, the Israeli defense body responsible for coordinating aid to the territory.
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Palestine condemns Pahalgam terror attack, President Abbas 'affirms' support for India
World | Apr 25, 2025, 12:32 PM ISTIn a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has condemned the Pahalgam terror attacks. "Please accept, Your Excellency, the expression of our deepest sympathy," Abbas wrote in the letter.
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Israel-Hamas Conflict: Pro-Palestine protest begins outside Trump Tower as Israel resumes operations
News | Mar 20, 2025, 11:12 AM ISTOver a hundred pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside Donald Trump's Wall Street property with posters written “Abolish Israel” after Israel resumed ground operations in Gaza.
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Columbia student Ranjani Srinivasan flees US: How she managed to escape amid immigration crackdown
World | Mar 16, 2025, 05:11 PM ISTRanjani Srinivasan, Indian student who was pursuing doctoral degree at the Columbia University, had to flee the United States after her student visa was revoked by the Department of State.
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'Azad Kashmir', 'Free Palestine' graffiti at Jadavpur University triggers uproar, FIR registered
Kolkata | Mar 11, 2025, 07:38 AM ISTJadavpur University row: Graffiti in black proclaiming 'Azad Kashmir' and 'Free Palestine' was seen on a wall near gate number three of the university.
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10 Indian construction workers stranded in West Bank rescued by Israeli authorities
World | Mar 07, 2025, 06:44 AM ISTThese 10 Indian workers were stuck in A-Za'im for more than one month before the Population and Immigration Authority rescued them.
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Thousands of Palestinians return to northern Gaza after 15 months of war
World | Jan 28, 2025, 08:59 AM ISTHundreds of thousands of Palestinians are returning to northern Gaza as ceasefire Israel-Hamas ceasefire holds. Israel allowed them to enter via two north-south highways crossing the Netzarim corridor.
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Israel-Hamas War update: Over 46,000 Palestinians killed in 15 months of brutal conflict
World | Jan 09, 2025, 05:02 PM ISTThe Israeli military claims to have killed over 17,000 militants, though it has not provided evidence to support this figure. It states that it aims to avoid civilian harm and attributes civilian casualties to Hamas, accusing the group of operating within residential areas.
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Priyanka Gandhi's first reaction after Palestine bag row: 'Do something for Hindus in Bangladesh'
India | Dec 16, 2024, 04:21 PM ISTEarlier in the day, Priyanka Gandhi in a show of support for the people of Palestine, carried a bag to Parliament that had "Palestine" emblazoned on it.
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Priyanka Gandhi carries bag with Palestine written on it, BJP calls it 'Muslim appeasement'
India | Dec 16, 2024, 01:15 PM ISTCongress MP Priyanka Gandhi was seen carrying a handbag with the word 'Palestine' on it. Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed posted the image on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on Monday (December 16).
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Indian-origin PhD student at MIT suspended over pro-Palestinian activism, appeals against decision
World | Dec 11, 2024, 09:47 PM ISTA PhD student in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, is “now appealing the decision” to the Chancellor at MIT Wednesday, the “last opportunity to end this persecution and restore academic dignity.
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Israel's deadliest strikes on Gaza's refugee camp kill 29 including 8 members of the same family
World | Dec 11, 2024, 04:00 PM ISTIsrael-Hamas War update: Hospital records show that a family of eight was among those killed, including four children, their parents and two grandparents.
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Hamas willing for immediate ceasefire, accuses Israel of lacking serious proposal
World | Nov 15, 2024, 10:17 PM ISTHamas has expressed willingness for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza but accused Israel of not presenting a serious proposal. Hamas leader Basem Naim criticised Israeli actions and urged US intervention to end the violence, while defending the October 7 attack as a response to Israeli actions.
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More than 43,000 Palestinians killed in Gaza within a year of deadly war, health ministry says
World | Oct 28, 2024, 06:39 PM ISTMore than 43,020 Palestinians have been killed and 1,01,110 injured in Israel's military offensive in Gaza since October 7, 2023, the Gaza health ministry said in a statement on Monday.
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PM Modi's big take on ongoing Israel-Hamas war, says matter of concern for the nation
News | Oct 25, 2024, 06:57 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi on October 25 weighed in over the ongoing conflicts in Middle East and Gaza. He said,“The ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia are a matter of concern for both of us." Watch to know more!
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Israel-Iran War HIGHLIGHTS: Biden says US discussing Israeli strikes on Iranian oil facilities
World | Oct 03, 2024, 11:31 PM ISTIn a statement, the Houthis said they “carried out a military operation targeting a vital target in the Jaffa (Tel Aviv) area in occupied Palestine with a number of Jaffa drones.”
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Israel-Iran War HIGHLIGHTS: Israel, US vow retaliation for attack, Tehran warns of 'consequences'
World | Oct 02, 2024, 11:18 PM ISTMost stocks held firm on Wednesday, while oil prices and some safe haven assets rose, suggesting that the market impact of escalating Middle East tensions has been contained for now.