Israel announces death of kidnapped hostage

IANS | December 22, 2023 6:07 PM

Tel Aviv, Dec 22 (IANS) The Israeli community of Kibbutz Nir Oz on Friday announced the death of a 73-year-old resident of their community who was kidnapped by Hamas on October 7 during the attack.

Delhi Police hold anti-terror mock drill ahead of RD celebrations

IANS | December 22, 2023 10:49 AM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) In view of the upcoming Republic Day celebrations, a planned anti-terror response exercise was executed in east Delhi, showcasing the seamless coordination among various agencies in the face of a simulated terrorist threat.

Israel advocacy group files legal complaint against Red Cross

IANS | December 22, 2023 10:06 AM

Tel Aviv, Dec 22 (IANS) The Shurat HaDin -- an Israeli advocacy group -- has taken legal action against the International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) accusing the humanitarian organisation of inaction over Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

Northern Gaza lacks functional hospital: WHO

IANS | December 21, 2023 5:25 PM

Geneva, Dec 21 (IANS) The World Health Organisation on Thursday said that no hospital is functional in northern Gaza in the want of fuel, staff and supplies, the media reported.

Verification now compulsory for Aadhaar for those above 18 years

IANS | December 21, 2023 4:47 AM

Lucknow, Dec 21 (IANS) The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has announced that those above 18 years and wanting Aadhaar made for the first time will now be subjected to physical verification, with the consent of the state government, a UIDAI official said.

'Won't tolerate Houthi attacks on Eilat port'

IANS | December 21, 2023 2:41 AM

Tel Aviv, Dec 21 (IANS) Israel Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has said that Israel knows how to defend itself and won't tolerate Houthi missile attacks on its Eilat port.

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.