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Release Hostages, Allow Humanitarian Aid In Gaza: Un Chief

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UNITED NATIONS, Oct 16: Antonio Guterres, the head of the UN, has asked Israel to permit quick and unhindered access to humanitarian aid for Gaza Strip residents and has urged Hamas to free all hostages promptly and unconditionally. There is a complete siege on the 2.3 million-person, by Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip. In response to continuous clashes with the Palestinian militant group Hamas, Israel has shut off all supplies of food, water, and gasoline.Israel will establish a "complete siege" on the region, according to Defence Minister Yoav Gallant's statement on Monday."As Secretary-General of the United Nations, it is my responsibility to make two strong humanitarian appeals at this dramatic moment, as we are on the brink of the abyss in the Middle East," Guterres said in a statement on Sunday. The UN Secretary-General pleaded with Hamas to swiftly and unconditionally free all hostages. For the benefit of the population in Gaza, Guterres emphasised that Israel must be given quick and unhindered access to humanitarian personnel and supplies."These two goals are both legitimate in and of themselves. They must be put into action because doing so is morally correct; they should not be used as negotiating chips.Gaza is running out of water, electricity, and other necessities, the UN chief sounded a stark warning. He pointed out that the UN has stores of food, water, non-food products, medical supplies, and gasoline in Egypt, Jordan, the West Bank, and Israel that can be sent in a matter of hours. "To ensure delivery, our selfless staff on the ground, along with NGO partners, need to be able to bring these supplies into and throughout Gaza safely, without impediment to deliver to those in need," Guterres said.Since the most recent battle between Israel and Hamas broke out following the militant group's attack on various locations within Israel on October 7 and Israel's subsequent declaration of war, the United Nations and other humanitarian organisations have been working around the clock to preposition aid. On Sunday, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said that Israel has continued to attack Gaza heavily from the air, sea, and land for nearly unbroken periods of time. According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza, there have been 455 Palestinian dead and 856 wounded in Gaza over the last 24 hours.Following Israel's demand that Palestinians in Gaza move to the southern half of the strip, OCHA reported that by Saturday afternoon, almost 600,000 IDPs were being accommodated in Gaza's central and southern regions alone, under increasingly precarious conditions.It was noted that this number has greatly increased since that time. The emergency shelters authorised by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) are home to about 300,000 people; the remainder are housed in public spaces and with host families. On Sunday, the OCHA reported that the city of Sderot in southern Israel had nearly completely been evacuated. Smaller Israeli settlements around Gaza have already been completely evacuated in recent days, and it's also been reported that many Ashqelon City inhabitants have also fled.According to the UN agency, 2,670 Palestinians have died and 9,600 have been injured since hostilities began. The number of Palestinian deaths in Gaza over the eight days Israeli warfare has now eclipsed the 2,251 deaths that occurred during the almost seven-week-long 2014 escalation. The Palestinian Civil Defence estimates that there may be more than 1,000 persons missing and presumed trapped under the rubble. According to the Gaza Ministry of Health, as of October 15, 47 families, or roughly 500 persons, had died. (Agencies) [caption id="attachment_4038" align="alignnone" width="300"] Release Hostages, Allow Humanitarian Aid In Gaza: Un Chief[/caption]

Another earthquake of 5.4 magnitude hits Afghanistan

editor October 15, 2023Leave a comment

15-oct : Afghanistan was shaken on Sunday by an earthquake with a Richter scale value of 5.4, according to the National Centre for Seismology. Notably, this earthquake is the third to quickly strike the underdeveloped country, and it occurs just one week after a powerful earthquake in Herat province that killed over 4,000 people. The earthquake reportedly took place at a depth of 10 km at 9:26 am (IST), according to NCS. The NCS announced the earthquake on X (previously Twitter): "Earthquake of Magnitude: 5.4, Occurred on 15 October 2023, 09:26:34 IST, Lat: 34.24 & Long: 62.55, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Afghanistan." Earlier, on October 13, Afghanistan was rocked by an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.6. On October 11, Afghanistan was shaken by a second earthquake, this one measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale.According to the Taliban-run government, an earthquake in Afghanistan's Herat province last week resulted in the deaths of almost 4,000 people and the destruction of thousands of homes. The magnitude 6.3 earthquake and its strong aftershocks on Saturday shook Herat and the nearby areas. According to the Ministry of Disaster Management in Afghanistan, which is run by the Taliban, 1,983 residential buildings were also damaged on Saturday in 20 villages in Herat. The number of fatalities and injuries caused by the earthquake in Herat have not yet been broken down by the Taliban. [caption id="attachment_4009" align="alignnone" width="300"] Another earthquake of 5.4 magnitude hits Afghanistan[/caption]

4th flight from Israel carrying 274 Indians lands in Delhi, evacuees thank govt for ‘Operation Ajay’

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NEW DELHI: 'Operation Ajay's' fourth aircraft from Israel, carrying 274 Indian passengers, touched down in the nation's capital on Sunday. The Indian travellers were greeted by Union Minister of State General (Retd) VK Singh at the airport. He engaged them in conversation and distributed tricolours to each Indian traveller. In light of the situation in Israel, more flights would be operated, according to VK Singh, the MoS for Road Transport and Highways. [caption id="attachment_4000" align="alignnone" width="300"] 4th flight from Israel carrying 274 Indians lands in Delhi, evacuees thank govt for 'Operation Ajay'[/caption]

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India outclass Pak in Ahmedabad match, make it 8-0 against arch-rivals in World Cup

editor October 15, 2023

AHMEDABAD: The Men in Blue put up a commanding display with bat and ball in the main World Cup match here to earn a convincing seven-wicket victory. India captain Rohit Sharma's flowing form demolished Pakistan's renowned bowling attack. The Babbar Azam-led team collapsed, losing the last eight wickets for 36 runs, and the Indian batters appeared well prepared from the start to chase the Pakistani total of 191. Pakistan was called in to bat after India won the toss. Before losing his wicket, Shubman Gill, who was playing in his debut ODI World Cup match, scored some brilliant knocks. In the second over of India's inning, he hit three straight fours against Hasan Ali.Shubman was out due to Shaheen Shah Afridi's bowling, thus whatever optimism Pakistani fans may have felt after his wicket was short-lived. Rohit, who was proficient in his power hitting, was joined by Virat Kohli. Before being caught off the bowling of Hasan Ali during the powerplay, Kohli also delivered a few powerful smashes. Pakistan's bowlers made a valiant effort to make a breakthrough, but Rohit and Shreyas gained control and led the way. As Indian batters scored during the game played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in this city, the sea of Indian supporters, many of them were wearing blue, cheered and waved. By 14 runs, Rohit came short of achieving his justly deserved century. As Rohit made his way back to the pavilion with a score of 86, Shaheen claimed his second wicket of the evening. Rohit reached the milestone of 300 ODI sixes, which had been hit in 254 games, during his swiftly paced innings. Former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi leads the list with 351 sixes in 308 games, while Chris Gayle, a cricketing legend from the West Indies, hit 331 maximums in 301 games. Shreyas 53* and KL 19* led India to a convincing 7-wicket victory after Rohit left, giving India an 8-0 World Cup advantage against its bitter rivals. Indian bowlers destroyed Pakistan's batting order earlier in the innings by taking two wickets apiece from Bumrah, Siraj, Pandya, Kuldeep Yadav, and Ravindra Jadeja. After 42.5 overs, Pakistan was declared out for 191 runs. Mohammad Rizwan scored 49, and Pakistan's captain Babar Azam scored 50 (from 58 balls). Abdullah Shafique and Imam-ul-Haq, the two Pakistani openers, got off to a strong start. The pair gambled on some sloppy deliveries from Mohammed Siraj while playing cautiously against the disciplined Jasprit Bumrah. 'Miya Magic' Siraj struck in the eighth over and got one to jag in, catching Abdullah Shafique's leg before. Rohit continued with his pacers, though, and the strategy paid off. Imam and skipper Babar Azam worked to make sure Pakistan scored at a healthy rate and maintained the lead. Babar struck three fours off Hardik Pandya in his first ten balls, getting off to a good start quite fast. Imam attempted a wide shot but ended up edging a Pandya delivery to wicket-keeper KL Rahul just as Pakistan was approaching a run rate of about six. India had a chance to take another wicket thanks to Ravindra Jadeja, but Mohammad Rizwan reviewed the ruling and was able to avoid being out when it was discovered that the ball had strayed down the leg side. Mohammad Rizwan's pads were struck, and the umpire raised his finger. However, upon review, it was seen that the ball had strayed down the leg side, and Rizwan was able to survive the call. Later, Rizwan and Babar worked together to keep Pakistan within five at the 20-over point. The game was effectively controlled by India's spinners over the next several overs, with Kuldeep Yadav in particular showing superb control. They were released from their bonds when the Pakistani pair scored 13 runs against Siraj in the 28th over. Babar reached his ODI half-century against India thanks to a stunning four through the point. In contrast, Siraj's delivery crashed into Babar's off-stump in the 30th over after beating Babar's outside edge. Then, in the 33rd over, India's top spinner Kuldeep dealt Pakistan two significant blows by dismissing Iftikhar Ahmed for four and Saud Shakeel for six.With a stunning pitch in the 34th over, Jasprit Bumrah absolutely misread Rizwan and struck out the Pakistani hitter. Against India, Rizwan was unable to get his first ODI fifty and returned to Pavellion – one run short of the milestone. In short succession, Bumrah took another wicket, this time Shadab Khan, who had only scored two runs.…

“Evolution important for Armed Forces” : CDS

editor October 14, 2023Leave a comment

BENGALURU: General Anil Chauhan, the chief of the defence staff, has predicted that India will take over as the south's global leader, and the G20's smooth operation is a sign of that. In Bengaluru, the Air Force Association hosted the 14th Air Chief Marshall LM Katre Memorial Lecture. General Anil Chauhan was the speaker. "Adaptation and change are essential for survival. Because change is happening all around us, evolution and change are equally crucial for the armed forces as they are for any other species. I'm attempting to move these reforms along in a specific way at a given speed with the three service chiefs.A dramatic change will be necessary since we are approaching an unpredictable age. Armed forces are aware of the changes in their environment and they adjust and transform as a result. According to the Air Force, they have advanced to network-centric combat. General Anil Chauhan stated, "As far as the Navy is concerned, we have seen this mission-based deployment. He added that the opportunities themselves, which come as a surprise, are the fundamental issue we are currently dealing with. "Threats and challenges are pretty simple, but opportunities are the true issues since they arise unanticipatedly.Predicting possibilities is one of our biggest challenges at the moment. I think when things are out of the ordinary, possibilities arise. The success of the G20 is a sign that India will eventually become the global leader of the south. Who would have thought that the world would be dealing with the Israel-Hamas crisis in 8 days? That sort of ambiguity is what I was referring to, he continued. General Chauhan continued by stating that the globe is currently transitioning between two orders and that the geopolitical landscape is in flux. The global geopolitical situation is now unstable.The old system is eroding away, and the new world order's structure hasn't yet been stabilised, therefore the world is actually transitioning between two orders. Despite being a significant nuclear power, Russia's geopolitical significance will decline in the future. In terms of Russia's future, the Wagner insurrection "indicates the internal weakness and is indicative of what may lie in store," he warned. He also emphasised the current China scenario and predicted that in the future, China will become more forceful. "China currently holds a significant position in the geoeconomic international order.In the future, China will become more adamant. Of course, the interests of the Chinese, the Russians, and some other nations will then coincide. Iran and North Korea might jump on board, according to General Anil Chauhan. The Chief of Defence Staff added that the decisions we make now would determine India's status in the next 25 years, or "Amrit Kaal," the period into which we have entered. Due to the emergence of new technologies, warfare's characteristics are evolving. Most of the problems are technological in nature. We are battling new domains including the electromagnetic, cyber, cognitive, and space domains. We battle traditionally on land, sea, and the air, he continued. [caption id="attachment_3964" align="alignnone" width="300"] "Evolution important for…

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“Mentally Unsound” Pak National Held On LoC In Poonch

editor October 13, 2023

Jammu, Oct 13: Along the Line of Control in the Poonch area of Jammu and Kashmir, the Army detained one "mentally unsound" Pakistani civilian on Friday. One Pakistani civilian was seized by alert army troops this morning along the LoC, according to official sources.They claimed that he appears to be "mentally unsound," but every possibility is being investigated. He continued, "We are looking into the problem. [caption id="attachment_3924" align="alignnone" width="300"] “Mentally Unsound” Pak National Held On LoC In Poonch[/caption]

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Flight Carrying 212 Indians From Israel Lands In Delhi

editor October 13, 2023

New Delhi, Oct 13: Under "Operation Ajay," a plane transporting the first group of Indians who were trapped in Israel due to the current conflict landed in New Delhi on Friday morning. At least 212 Indian people have landed at the Delhi airport from Israel. Rajeev Chandrasekhar, a minister for the Union, met them at the airport. Chandrasekhar hailed the reentering Indians with his hands folded. Then he started talking to the students. The federal minister informed the travellers that India is steadfast in its commitment to the security of every Indian. He stated that Prime Minister Modi is committed to defending them.No Indian will ever be abandoned by our administration. Our government, led by our prime minister, is committed to defending them and ensuring their safe return. We are grateful to EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar, the staff at the Ministry of External Affairs, and the Air India flight crew for making this possible and sending our kids back to their families securely and soundly, Chandrasekhar stated. When an Indian citizen returned from Israel, he or she said, "This is the first time we are dealing with this scenario there. For bringing us back, the Indian government is to be commended, especially Prime Minister Narendra Modi. So that we may get back to work as soon as possible, we're hoping for peace as soon as feasible. On Thursday, the first group of Indian travellers took off from Tel Aviv for India as part of Operation Ajay. On this occasion, Sanjeev Singla, the Indian ambassador to Israel, stated that the Indian Embassy in Israel is striving to secure the safety of Indian citizens in the war-torn country of Israel and that the embassy will assist Indian citizens who want to return to India through "Operation Ajay.""As I mentioned the day before, the Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv has been making constant efforts to safeguard the welfare and safety of all of our Indian people in Israel. Operation Ajay, a programme to assist Indians who want to return to their country, was introduced by the external affairs minister yesterday. And the first flight is returning to India today as part of Operation Ajay," he added. "We are working to ensure that we have a similar flight in the coming days," he continued, "and it's going to have almost 200 Indian citizens on board, including students, carers, and business professionals."Tomorrow, we'll only have one flight.I want to reach out to my fellow Indian citizens in this country and encourage them to keep their cool and follow the local safety recommendations in order to stay safe. I also want to reassure them that we will always be by their side. We are supporting them. A returning Indian citizen from Tel Aviv hailed the Indian government for helping during difficult times and claimed that "Operation Ajay" had been of great assistance. Arindam Bagchi, a spokesperson for the External Affairs Ministry, stated earlier on Thursday, "As indicated by EAM yesterday, Operation Ajay has been started to make it easier for our citizens who want to return from Israel to do so. The first chartered flight would likely depart from Tel Aviv tomorrow morning and arrive in India later tonight to take up the Indian people, according to the spokeswoman for the external affairs ministry."We are closely monitoring the situation in Israel." There haven't been any Indian casualties thus far, according to the MEA spokesperson.So yet, no casualties have been reported, he said."There are about 18,000 Indians in Israel. It is concerning that there is conflict going on. Indians are asked to heed the guidance provided by our mission, added Bagchi.Prime Minister Narendra Modi started "Operation Ajay" to return roughly 18,000 Indians who were living in Israel. Indian registration commenced on Thursday. Indian enterprises receive assistance from the Indian embassy in Israel, which has also established a helpline for Indian residents who require assistance. A 24-hour control room has been established by the MEA due to the growing hostility. The control room will assist in keeping an eye on the situation and in providing data and support. Earlier, a meeting to discuss "Operation Ajay" preparations was presided over by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. [caption…

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Pathankot attack mastermind Shahid Latif shot dead by unknown assailants in Pakistan

editor October 11, 2023

NEW DELHI: Shahid Latif, a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist and the leader of the fidayeen squad that attacked the Pathankot airbase in 2016, was shot and killed on Tuesday inside a mosque in Sialkot, Pakistan, by unidentified gunmen. Latif was reportedly shot at close range by assailants who were familiar of the area topography, according to local news. This shows that local, homegrown terrorists were responsible for the murder, according to sources.Latif and 24 other terrorists were freed by India in 2010 as a result of efforts made by the UPA administration to mend relations with Pakistan. In fact, the same Jaish terrorists who hijacked Indian Airlines flight IC-814 and were successful in freeing their leader, Maulana Masood Azhar, along with two others in return for 154 passengers in December 1999, also demanded Latif's freedom. Latif and the other 31 people on Jaish's "wish list" were not, however, released by the Vajpayee administration at the time. [caption id="attachment_3851" align="alignnone" width="300"] Pathankot attack mastermind Shahid Latif shot dead by unknown assailants in Pakistan[/caption]

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Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple will be built with special bricks printed with ‘Shri Ram 2023’

editor October 11, 2023

AYODHYA: In Ayodhya, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple is being constructed with unique bricks bearing Ram's name. These bricks are stronger and longer-lasting than regular bricks since they are created with a specific recipe. In addition, they bear the inscription "Shri Ram 2023" in honour of the year the temple is being built. Atul Kumar Singh, the proprietor of a brick kiln in the area, has been creating bricks with the help of his family for many years. Vasudev Narayan Singh, Singh's great-grandfather, contributed bricks to the construction of the first Ram temple in Ayodhya during the 16th century."When I visited the Ram Mandir to learn more about the unique brick called Shri Ram 2023, I learned that the bricks used here were demolished along with the disputed structure in 1992," said Atul Kumar Singh, the owner of Shri Ram Brick Kiln. The bricks discovered there were also discovered in VNS. Vasudev Narayan Singh, our grandfather, was named on it. When the temple was being built, he said, "Our contribution should be as great as that of our ancestors. When Ram Mandir Trust approached us and offered to create Shri Ram Brick, we accepted it and were informed that it is significantly more durable than regular bricks. "To reinforce the soil, a special equipment was employed. The soil that will be used to make the bricks has been kneaded by a special team. These bricks have been produced in the name of Shri Ram 2023 after they were lab tested and shown to be twice as strong as regular bricks before being utilised in construction. A contract was in place with Larson and Turbo to purchase around 8 lakh 50,000 bricks for the temple's construction. But these bricks are now also being used for other campus projects," he continued.The first phase of the construction of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya would be finished by December 30 of this year, according to Nripendra Misra, who heads the construction committee of the Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. The temple is being built in three phases, according to Misra, who was previously Prime Minister Narendra Modi's principal secretary, and pilgrims will be able to enter the temple after the first phase is complete. [caption id="attachment_3845" align="alignnone" width="300"] Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple will be built with special bricks printed with 'Shri Ram 2023'[/caption]

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Sikkim floods: IAF says ,176 civilians including 16 foreign nationals evacuated

editor October 11, 2023

GANGTOK: According to an IAF spokesperson, the Indian Air Force evacuated 176 people from the flood-affected state on Tuesday, including 16 foreign nationals. 9400 kg of relief supplies were also air-landed in the state by the IAF, according to an official. According to IAF sources, the Indian Air Force has positioned its Mi-17 V5, CH-47 Chinooks, and Cheetah helicopters to help with relief efforts in flood-affected Sikkim by evacuating people stuck in isolated locations and delivering supplies to cut-off areas. The recent flash floods that damaged footbridges, roads, and other infrastructure severely disrupted Sikkim's daily life.A total of 523 tourists were left stranded in the Lachen village amid the disaster in the northeastern state of Sikkim after the Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) in South Lhonak Lake wreaked havoc across the Teesta basin in Sikkim and North Bengal, an official said on Tuesday. Out of these, two tourists suffered injuries. "Lachen's circumstance is a terrible one. Two persons were hurt, but everyone else is okay.We are unable to travel because of the road's disconnectivity.As directed by the state and federal governments, the majority of the tourists and their loved ones have been airlifted with the assistance of the army, said Samdup Lepcha, MLA for the Lachen (Mangan) seat. [caption id="attachment_3842" align="alignnone" width="288"] Sikkim floods: IAF says ,176 civilians including 16 foreign nationals evacuated[/caption]

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