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BSF thwarts smuggling bid at Bengal's Petrapole post; seizes truck carryin
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The Border Security Force (BSF) has thwarted another attempt by smugglers by seizing a truck carrying 2 kg gold valued at Rs 1.27 crore at West Bengal's Petrapole Integrated Check Post (ICP), the force said on Tuesday.
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Israel approves list of 50 women prisoners to be released for extended tru
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The Israeli government has approved the inclusion of 50 women prisoners in the list of prisoners eligible for release as part of an agreement to extend a temporary truce with Hamas in Gaza.
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US President Biden welcomes extended 2-day truce deal between Israel, Hama
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
US President Joe Biden on Monday welcomed the additional two-day truce between Israel and Hamas after Qatar.
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Indian Army to boost firepower with 200 new mounted howitzers, 400 towed g
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
In a bid to boost its mobile firepower in high-altitude border areas like Line of Actual Control with China the Indian Army is soon going to issue a tender for acquiring 200 new mounted howitzers equipped with 105 mm guns.
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US President Joe Biden to skip COP28 climate summit in Dubai: Report
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
US President Joe Biden will not attend the world leaders' summit at the COP28 climate talks, which is slated to take place this week in Dubai, a White House official told The New York Times on Sunday.
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'Will not stop until every hostage returned to their loved ones,' says US
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
After the release of 13 hostages in Israel, US President Joe Biden has vowed unwavering commitment to ensuring the return of every hostage to their loved ones.
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Indian Americans bid farewell to outgoing Consul General Randhir Jaiswal
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
In an atmosphere full of enthusiasm and unity, the Indian American community of the New York Metropolitan Area hosted a farewell reception for India's current consul general in New York, Randhir Jaiswal, who is proceeding for his next assignment as the spokesperson of the external affairs
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13 Israelis, 7 foreigners held in Gaza to be released shortly: Qatar's for
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Notably, on the first day of the temporary truce, 24 hostages were released, predominantly Israeli and Thai citizens.
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WB: BSF foils cattle smuggling bid, rescues 54 cattle heads
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Acting on specific intelligence input, on November 25, 2023, "The vigilant troops of 75 Bn BSF under the Gopalpur Sector of the Guwahati Frontier of the Border Security Force rescued 54 cattle in a border area near Village Dhumarkata, District Coochbehar (West Bengal)."
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Release of hostages by Hamas "start of a process": US President Joe Biden
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The truce brokered by Qatar between Israel and Hamas went into effect at 7 am (local time) on Friday.
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More than 5,300 Palestinian children killed in 46 days of Gaza conflict
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The Executive Director of the United Nations Children's Fund has named the Gaza Strip as the most dangerous place" in the world to be a child, reports CNN.
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20 US lawmakers urge President Joe Biden to extend Gaza ceasefire
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The letter was signed by 25 state lawmakers, including state Democrat Representative Abraham Aiyash, who is the majority leader of Michigan state's House chamber.
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