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Hezbollah fires rockets into northern Israel as Israeli strikes hit Gaza

Pledges from Israel and its enemies Hamas and Hezbollah to keep fighting in Gaza and Lebanon have dashed hopes that the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar might hasten an end to war

Italy warns G7 nations of incompatible world order due to competing visions

The G7 gathering marks the group's first ministerial meeting dedicated to defence and comes a few days after Israeli forces killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar

France pledges support for Ukraine's plan to end Russian invasion

Unveiled by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy earlier this week, Kyiv's so-called victory plan hopes to compel Russia to end its invasion of Ukraine through negotiations

Common Brics currency will take time, need cautious approach, says Putin

Putin said that at this point of time BRICS currency is a long term prospect. It is not under consideration. BRICS will be cautious and act gradually, move slowly

Xi Jinping inspects military brigade, calls for strengthening deterrence

Xi on Thursday visited at Hefei the Chinese People's Liberation Army's (PLA) Rocket Force, a key arm of the military operating the missiles, including nuclear weapons

Canada probing Indian media for 'interference' over Nijjar killing row

The report states that Indian media accused Justin Trudeau's govt of enabling terrorism, claiming Canada had 'fallen into the laps of Khalistani extremists'

Netanyahu's residence targeted as tensions rise with Hezbollah, Hamas

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's spokesperson confirmed that the prime minister was not in the vicinity during the incident, and there were no casualties

Vikash Yadav, 'wanted' in Pannun case, was arrested by Delhi Police in 2023

Vikash Yadav's troubles began before his name appeared in DoJ files, having spent four months in Tihar Jail before being added to the FBI's wanted list

Israeli forces unearth Hezbollah's web of tunnels in southern Lebanon

Israeli military has combed through the dense brush of southern Lebanon for the past two weeks, uncovering what it says are Hezbollah's deep attack capabilities highlighted by a tunnel system

BSF arrests 3 Bangladeshis attempting to enter Indian territory in Tripura

Giving the details, the BSF said two Bangladeshi nationals from Dhaka were nabbed near the Rahimpur border outpost (BOP) in Kalamchaura police station area of the Sipahijala district

President Murmu meets Malawi President, signs MOUs to strengthen ties

She further announced Government of India's support in setting up of a permanent Artificial Limb Fitment Centre in Malawi

Hasina should be deported if India obeys extradition treaty: B'desh adviser

Law Adviser Asif Nazrul's comment came hours after Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal issued arrest warrants against Hasina, who fled to India after being ousted

Putin refuses timeline on Ukraine war, echoes Modi's description of Brics

Putin said the doors of BRICS were not closed to new members, and as the grouping develops even the non-member countries will benefit economically

India's remaining diplomats put 'on notice': Canada's foreign minister

Joly, comparing India to Russia, said Canada's national police force has linked Indian diplomats to homicides, death threats and intimidation in Canada

PM Modi to visit Russia from October 22-23 to attend Brics summit

During his visit, the prime minister is also expected to hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts from BRICS member countries

Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel, says Putin

Putin said, "We are in contact with Israel, we are in contact with Iran. We have quite trusting relations. And we would very much like this endless exchange of blows to be stopped at some point"

Russia grateful for concern expressed by PM Modi over Ukraine war: Putin

Asked if he saw a role for India in negotiating peace he referred to his interactions with Modi, whom he described as a friend, and said his country was grateful for this

38 Naxals carrying Rs 2.6 cr bounty killed in encounter: Chhattisgarh cops

As per the statement issued by Dantewada police, 38 naxals were killed in an encounter with security personnel inside the forest of village Nendur and Thulthuli near the Dantewada-Narayanpur border

US sanctions 2 Indians for alleged ties to Houthis transporting Iranian oil

Two Indians sanctioned are linked to the Indo Gulf Ship Management, according to the Treasury Department

Problem lies with Trudeau's foreign policy: Canadian expert on India ties

Noting that Conservatives have been strong allies of India, George expressed hope that the ties between India and Canada would see a reset if a conservative government under Poilievre came to power