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Will end war when we complete all goals: Netanyahu at Oct 7 mourning meeting

IANS | October 7, 2024 6:50 PM

Jerusalem, Oct 7 (IANS) Expressing gratitude to the heroism of male and female fighters in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and security personnel - regular and reserve, army and police, Shin Bet and Mossad - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said that his government is "determined to complete the job" and free the remaining hostages from Gaza.

The curious case of China's disappearing intellectuals

JS Sodhi | October 7, 2024 5:21 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Since the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949, the Communist Party has had a fraught relationship with intellectuals in the country.

Muizzu's India visit indicates significant shift in India-Maldives ties (IANS Analysis)

IANS | October 7, 2024 3:19 PM

New Delhi: Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu's ongoing five-day state visit to India is his second trip to the country in four months. It highlights a significant diplomatic shift as Muizzu, who previously backed an "India Out" campaign in the Indian Ocean archipelago, now seeks to navigate the complex relations while balancing the country's ties with China.

PM Modi meets Maldives President Muizzu, assures of building 'brighter future' together

IANS | October 7, 2024 2:26 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Asserting that Maldives holds an important place in India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy and SAGAR vision, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that both countries have adopted a comprehensive, economic and maritime security partnership vision to give strategic direction to mutual cooperation.

Hamas launches fresh rocket attack as Israel commemorates Oct 7 massacre

IANS | October 7, 2024 12:49 PM

Tel Aviv, Oct 7 (IANS) As Israel commemorated the first anniversary of the October 7 massacre, with thousands gathering on the streets to mark the emotional remembrance of the deadly Hamas attack, a similar attack was launched by the Palestinian militant group on Monday, according to the military.

Maldives President Muizzu accorded ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan

IANS | October 7, 2024 9:57 AM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu received a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan by President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday.

Two Chinese nationals among several killed in Karachi blast (Ld)

IANS | October 7, 2024 8:05 AM

Islamabad, Oct 7 (IANS) Two Chinese nationals were killed, one Chinese national injured, and several Pakistani nationals were killed and injured in a terrorist attack in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi on Sunday night, the Chinese embassy in Pakistan confirmed on Monday.