Month: October 2023

The Gaza Strip and the West Bank: physically situating the Israel-Palestine conflict

October 28, 2023 admin

On October 7, 2023, Hamas militants entered Israel in a surprise offensive, killing around 1400 people. Israel has retaliated in a continuing series of ferocious air strikes targeting the Gaza Strip, including areas it earlier designated as safe zones for Palestinians. It is also reportedly amassing troops and tanks for a ground invasion; residents of…

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How much financial aid does U.S. provide to Israel? | Explained

October 28, 2023 admin

The story so far: The Biden administration on October 20 sought emergency assistance from the U.S. Congress amounting to $14.3 billion in aid to Israel amid the ongoing war with Hamas in Gaza Strip. In an address to the nation, U.S. President Joe Biden declared his support for Israel [and Ukraine as well, against Russia]…

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Anurag Thakur Shreds Mahua Moitra For Compromising ‘National Security’

October 28, 2023 admin

Mahua Moitra has been summoned by Ethics Committee of Parliament on November 2. Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh: Union Minister Anurag Thakur has targeted TMC MP Mahua Moitra over ‘Cash-for-Query’ saying, “Even if she does not accept her mistakes, then too, the truth cannot be hidden.” “If the Parliamentary Committee has summoned someone, then they should go…

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Sharad Pawar Hits Back At PM Narendra Modi’s Jibe On His Tenure As Agriculture Minister

October 28, 2023 admin

PM Modi recently spoke about Sharad Pawar’s term as Agriculture Minister. (File) Mumbai: After Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s jibe, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) supremo Sharad Pawar today said that the PM should give statements keeping his constitutional stature in mind. “Prime Minister’s post is an important post. A PM should give a statement keeping his…

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Matthew Wade To Lead Australia In T20I Series Against India

October 28, 2023 admin

Veteran wicket-keeper batter Matthew Wade received a shot in the arm after he was named as Australia captain for the five-match T20I series against India to be played just after the ongoing World Cup. The 35-year-old considered his international career all but over 12 months ago as he felt that last year’s T20 World Cup…

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Delhi’s Air Quality Turns “Very Poor” Again, Will Worsen Further: Forecast

October 28, 2023 admin

Delhi’s air quality dipped to “very poor” today and will likely worsen, the weather office said New Delhi: Delhi’s air quality deteriorated to the “very poor” category today, and is predicted to worsen further due to unfavourable meteorological conditions, according to weather monitoring agencies. The city’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 301 at…

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US Woman Sues Doctor Who Secretly Inseminated Her With His Sperm 34 Years Ago

October 28, 2023 admin

Dr Claypool allegedly provided deceptive information to the woman (representational) A woman has sued a fertility doctor in Washington, alleging he secretly used his sperm for her artificial insemination procedure 34 years ago. Sharon Hayes, now 67, from Hauser in the US state of Idaho, claims that she sought fertility treatment from Dr David R…

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Banker From Punjab Jumps In Front Of Delhi Metro Train At Rajiv Chowk, Dies

October 28, 2023 admin

The incident happened at Delhi Metro’s Rajiv Chowk station. (Representational) New Delhi: A 35-year-old Punjab and Sind Bank officer killed himself jumping in front of a metro train at Rajiv Chowk Metro Station, police said today. The incident happened Friday evening and Divanshu Chopra died on the spot, they said. No suicide note was found…

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Islamic State group claims responsibility for an explosion in Afghanistan, killing four

October 28, 2023 admin

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for an explosion in a Shiite Muslim neighbourhood in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul that killed at least four people. Seven others were critically wounded in the attack on October 26, according to Khalid Zadran, a spokesman for the Kabul police chief. Islamic State affiliates claimed responsibility for the attack in…

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“Players Haven’t Received Salaries…”: Ex-Pakistan Captain Makes Shocking Allegations

October 28, 2023 admin

PCB officials have been ignoring text messages of Pakistan skipper Babar Azam.© AFP Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has made a shocking revelation that Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials, including chairman Zaka Ashraf, have been ignoring text messages of current national team skipper Babar Azam. With four losses in six games, Pakistan could face an…

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