France submits response to India for 26 Rafale Marine deal

IANS | December 21, 2023 1:01 AM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) The French government has submitted a formal response to India's tender for buying 26 Rafale Marine jets which includes terms-conditions and pricing of the deal for the Indian Navy's aircraft carriers -- INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya, sources in the Defence Ministry said.

Jaishankar to visit Nepal in Jan 2024

IANS | December 20, 2023 11:22 AM

Kathmandu, Dec 20 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will embark on a visit to Kathmandu on January 4-5, 2024 to attend the seventh meeting of the India-Nepal Joint Commission.

Hamas financier killed in airstrike, says IDF

IANS | December 19, 2023 5:12 PM

Tel Aviv, Dec 19 (IANS) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Shin Bet on Tuesday said that alleged Hamas financier Subhi Farwanah has been killed in an airstrike in southern Gaza near Rafah.

UNSC anticipates key vote on Gaza aid access

IANS | December 18, 2023 3:45 PM

United Nations, Dec 18 (IANS) The UN Security Council is gearing up for a crucial vote, possibly on Monday, on a draft resolution calling for the facilitation of aid access to the war-torn Gaza Strip through various routes, diplomatic sources said.