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Eight soldiers killed in clashes with Hezbollah in Lebanon: Israel
Hezbollah said its fighters were engaging Israeli forces inside Lebanon on Wednesday, reporting ground clashes for the first time since Israeli forces pushed over the border
 "Eight soldiers killed in clashes with Hezbollah in Lebanon: Israel")
IAF helicopter makes emergency landing in Muzaffarpur, one injured
Senior Superintendent of Police Rakesh Kumar said the helicopter was coming from adjoining Darbhanga after air-dropping relief material to flood-hit people
 "IAF helicopter makes emergency landing in Muzaffarpur, one injured")
Security forces recover huge cache of explosives in Manipur's Selam village
The explosives were found when the northeastern state, affected by ethnic clashes since May 2023, witnessed escalated violence from early last month when drone attacks by militants were reported
 "Security forces recover huge cache of explosives in Manipur's Selam village")
60 Indians rescued from scam ops in Cambodia to be repatriated: Embassy
A team of embassy officials were in Sihanoukville to extend necessary assistance to these Indian nationals
 "60 Indians rescued from scam ops in Cambodia to be repatriated: Embassy")
Israel PM holds meeting with heads of security establishment in Tel Aviv
His meeting with the security heads comes at a time when the situation in West Asia escalated following Iran's launch of nearly 200 ballistic missiles towards targets in Israel
 "Israel PM holds meeting with heads of security establishment in Tel Aviv")
Iranian missile attacks on Israel: MEA urges restraint, calls for diplomacy
New Delhi advises citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Iran
 "Iranian missile attacks on Israel: MEA urges restraint, calls for diplomacy")
Israel bans UN Chief from entering country, declares him persona non grata
Earlier in response to Iran's rocket barrage on Israel on Tuesday night the UN Chief had said, "I condemn the broadening of the Middle East conflict with escalation after escalation
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How will Israel hit back after Iran missile attack? Here are its targets
Iran has threatened that if Israel responds with force to the nearly 200 missiles it launched on Tuesday, it will attack again
 "How will Israel hit back after Iran missile attack? Here are its targets")
IDF issues fresh warning to Lebanon citizens as it targets Hezbollah
Earlier, in a series of targeted airstrikes, Israeli Air Force (IAF) fighter jets, under precise guidance from the Intelligence Directorate, struck multiple Hezbollah weapons production sites
 "IDF issues fresh warning to Lebanon citizens as it targets Hezbollah")
India urges Israel, Iran to exercise restraint, issues advisory for Indians
The Ministry of External Affairs also issued travel advisory, urging Indian citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Iran
 "India urges Israel, Iran to exercise restraint, issues advisory for Indians")
Iran's missile attack on Israel: What happened and what to expect next
Iran launched 200 ballistic missiles at Israel in retaliation for the killing of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, with most intercepted, resulting in few casualties and likely Israeli retaliation
 "Iran's missile attack on Israel: What happened and what to expect next")
Iran targets Mossad HQ, Israeli air base housing F-35 fighter jets: Report
Nevtim air base houses Israel's F-35 fighter jets, according to a report in the Tehran Times, which added that the fighter jets that bombarded Beirut on September 27 flew from this military air base
After pressing for Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, US shifts its message
US officials stress that they have repeatedly come out in support of Israel's right to defend itself and that any change in their language only reflects evolving conditions on the ground
 "After pressing for Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, US shifts its message")
Iran's strikes latest sign of spiraling Middle East conflict, global threat
Middle East is in much more volatile situation than it was even a year ago as the conflict has expanded far outside of fighting primarily between Israel-Hamas in Palestine and Gaza
 "Iran's strikes latest sign of spiraling Middle East conflict, global threat")
Pentagon chief warns Iran of 'serious consequences' if it attacks Israel
Israel and the US have promised to retaliate against Tehran as fears of a wider war intensify
 "Pentagon chief warns Iran of 'serious consequences' if it attacks Israel")
Air Marshal Surat Singh assumes charge as new chief of Eastern Air Command
The new chief of Eastern Air Command was awarded with Vayu Sena Medal, Vishisht Seva Medal and Ati Vishisht Seva Medal in 2006, 2011 and 2015 respectively.
 "Air Marshal Surat Singh assumes charge as new chief of Eastern Air Command")
Iran says attack on Israel is over as fears grow of wider regional conflict
Israel renewed its bombardment early on Wednesday of Beirut's southern suburbs, a stronghold of the Iran-backed armed Hezbollah group, with at least a dozen airstrikes
 "Iran says attack on Israel is over as fears grow of wider regional conflict")
India, Israel aligned in condemning terrorism: Israeli Embassy spokesperson
When asked how long is the conflict going to last, he said that even they didn't want this to prolong
 "India, Israel aligned in condemning terrorism: Israeli Embassy spokesperson")
Here's why Iran missile strike against Israel was another strategic blunder
In a speech to the United Nations General Assembly last week, Netanyahu said Israel should be supported as it tries to reshape the Middle East in positive ways
Iran made big mistake tonight, will pay for it: Netanyahu on Israel attack
At the start of the Security Cabinet Meeting, Netanyahu said that whoever attacks them, they will counter-attack
 "Iran made big mistake tonight, will pay for it: Netanyahu on Israel attack")
