The Israeli military said Tuesday that Iran has fired missiles at Israel, and air raid sirens sounded across the country as residents were ordered to remain close to bomb shelters.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke to his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu over the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. PM Modi expressed his concerns about the escalating tensions in West Asia, emphasising that "terrorism has no place in our world."
Mumbai, October 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke to his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu over the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. PM Modi expressed his concerns about the escalating tensions in West Asia, emphasising that "terrorism has no place in our world." In a post on X, PM Modi underscored the importance of preventing "regional escalation and ensuring the safe release of all hostages," reiterating India's commitment to supporting efforts for an early restoration of peace and stability.
The Supreme Court has criticised the Andhra Pradesh government over a controversy regarding Tirupati prasadam. The court questioned Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu's public comments on the issue. The Supreme Court asked, "So what was the need to go to the press at all, when you yourself ordered an investigation. At least, the Gods should be kept away from politics".
The Karnataka High Court has stayed an investigation against Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and others over alleged irregularities concerning the now-scrapped electoral bond scheme. The single-judge bench of Justice M Nagaprasanna ruled that under Section 286 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which deals with extortion, certain key elements must be present, including a direct threat and a complaint from the affected person.
As the Israel-Hezbollah conflict escalates, India is closely monitoring its 600 soldiers stationed along the 120-km Blue Line on the Israel-Lebanon border, deployed under the United Nations peacekeeping mission. While India cannot unilaterally withdraw the troops, maintaining communication with them remains a top priority amid the rising tensions.
Former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is using Hurricane Helene's devastation to criticise the Biden administrationâs response just weeks before the November election. Nearly 100 people have died, and many remain without power after the storm-ravaged Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina.
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