Hamas to release 20 Israeli hostages instead of 33
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May 4, 2024 8:49 AM
Tel Aviv, May 4 (IANS) Hamas has agreed to release 20 Israeli hostages in its custody instead of the 33 proposed by Israel.
UN spokesperson declines to react to Biden's claim that India's economy stalling due to 'xenophobia'
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May 4, 2024 7:04 AM
United Nations, May 4 (IANS) A UN spokesperson has declined to react to an assertion by US President Joe Biden that India was "stalling so badly economically" because it was "xenophobic" and not taking in immigrants.
Israel announces countermeasures against Turkey following trade suspension
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May 4, 2024 4:39 AM
Jerusalem, May 4 (IANS) Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced several measures to be taken against Turkey following the latter's decision to halt all trade activities with Israel due to "non-stop violence" against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
Turkey announces suspension of trade activities with Israel
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May 3, 2024 6:51 AM
Ankara, May 3 (IANS) Turkey halted all trade activities with Israel due to the latter's "non-stop violence" against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, the Turkish Trade Ministry said.
UN General Assembly to resume emergency special session on Middle East
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May 2, 2024 6:15 AM
United Nations, May 2 (IANS) The UN General Assembly will resume its 10th emergency special session (ESS) on May 10, after Palestine's UN membership bid was blocked by the US at the Security Council in April.
Boating on Ganga river in Varanasi prohibited after 8:30 p.m.
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May 2, 2024 5:32 AM
Varanasi, May 2 (IANS) Boating on the Ganga river in Varanasi has been prohibited after 8:30 p.m., officials said.
Allahabad HC orders probe against Raebareli SP for wrongful arrest
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May 2, 2024 5:18 AM
Lucknow, May 2 (IANS) The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP), Prashant Kumar, to conduct an investigation through a Special Investigation Team (SIT) into the alleged wrongful arrest of an MBA student by the Raebareli Superintendent of Police (SP).
Blinken arrives in Israel to push for Gaza truce deal
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May 1, 2024 8:28 AM
Tel Aviv, May 1 (IANS) The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, arrived in Israel where he will meet the country's President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday to push forward the Gaza ceasefire deal .
Bangladesh agrees to join non-UN international force in Haiti
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April 30, 2024 6:13 AM
United Nations, April 30 (IANS) Bangladesh has agreed to join an international force that will operate independently of the UN to help restore order in Haiti, which has spiralled into gang-fuelled chaos, according to a UN Spokesperson.
Centre to deploy CISF at all ED offices amid growing security concerns: Sources
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April 29, 2024 10:28 AM
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) In response to a recent threat assessment report issued by the Intelligence Bureau (IB), the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has announced plans to deploy Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel at all offices of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) across the country, according to sources.
