US presses Israel on improving Gaza humanitarian situation
Washington, Oct 16 (IANS) The Joe Biden administration has confirmed that US Secretaries of State and Defence co-signed a letter last week that was sent to their Israeli counterparts, urging Israel to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza within the next 30 days. During a press briefing on Tuesday, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller confirmed […]
10 killed, 15 injured in Israeli airstrike on Lebanon: Ministry
Beirut, Oct 16 (IANS) At least 10 people were killed, and 15 others wounded in a violent Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon, the Lebanese Health Ministry reported. TV footage showed that the airstrike, targeting residential buildings in the town of Qana, 10 km southeast of the city of Tyre, caused a massive fire and destroyed […]
Syrian official calls for lifting of sanctions amid surging refugee arrivals due to Israeli attacks
Damascus, Oct 16 (IANS) A Syrian official has expressed concern over the prolonged impact of the ongoing Israeli military operation in Lebanon, warning that international sanctions on Syria, coupled with the flow of refugees from Lebanon, would deplete Syria’s already strained resources. “We do not know how long this situation could continue. Therefore, we ask […]
Jordanian king says Gaza ceasefire essential for reaching comprehensive calm
Amman, Oct 16 (IANS) King Abdullah II of Jordan has said that a ceasefire in Gaza is essential for achieving comprehensive peace in the region and called for international efforts to halt Israeli attacks on Lebanon. During a meeting in Amman with a delegation from the United States House Armed Services Committee on Tuesday, the […]
UN concerned over continued strikes between Lebanon, Israel: Spokesman
United Nations, Oct 16 (IANS) The United Nations is concerned over the continued strikes across the Blue Line between Lebanon and Israel, and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemns the civilian loss of lives, his spokesman said. “In this regard, the airstrike on Aitou in North Lebanon which resulted in at least 23 fatalities, according […]
Amit Shah to be in Bengal on Oct 24 to finalise BJP’s strategy for bypolls to 6 Assembly seats
Kolkata, Oct 16 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be in Kolkata in the last week of this month to chalk out a strategy for the BJP’s unit in West Bengal for the bypolls to the six Assembly constituencies in the state next month. If everything goes as per schedule, the Union Home Minister […]
Elderly couple among 3 killed in a blaze at posh complex in Mumbai
Mumbai, Oct 16 (IANS) A senior citizen couple and another person died in a major fire that broke out in a flat in the upmarket Lokhandwala Complex in Andheri West, officials said here on Wednesday. According to the BMC Disaster Control, the blaze was reported around 8 a.m. and firefighters and other rescue teams rushed […]
Heavy rain lashes Andhra, CM Naidu puts administration on alert
Amaravati, Oct 16 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, on Wednesday, directed the administration to be on alert in the wake of heavy rain lashing the state. The Chief Minister reviewed the situation in Nellore and other districts which are receiving heavy rains since Tuesday under the impact of a low-pressure area in […]
RG Kar protest: Hunger strike by junior doctors enters day 12
Kolkata, Oct 16 (IANS) The fast-unto-death demonstration by a group of junior doctors at Esplanade in central Kolkata in the aftermath of the rape and murder of a junior doctor of R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital, entered the 12th day on Wednesday. The total number of junior doctors on hunger strike at the dais […]
Allies distancing themselves after Cong’s repeated defeats, says J&K BJP leader
Jammu, Oct 16 (IANS) Former Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Kavinder Gupta, on Wednesday, said the Congress’ repeated electoral defeats have led to its increasing isolation, with even its allies seeking to distance themselves. He said this while commenting on reports that Congress will offer support from the outside to the National Conference (NC) […]
