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Israel Launches Airstrikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon

Jerusalem, Feb. 17, 2025:  Israel’s military announced on Sunday evening that its air force targeted sites in Lebanon, claiming the locations were Hezbollah military positions housing rocket launchers and other weapons. These strikes come amidst a delicate ceasefire between the two nations. According to Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA), Israeli warplanes carried out two airstrikes…

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Payal Kapadia’s Cannes-Winning Film ‘All We Imagine As Light’ Loses at BAFTA

New Delhi : Payal Kapadia’s critically acclaimed film All We Imagine As Light experienced a setback at the 78th edition of the BAFTA Awards, where it failed to secure a win in the Best Film Not in the English Language category. The award was claimed by the French-Spanish musical crime drama Emilia Perez. Despite its…

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PM Modi Asks Delhi-NCR Residents to Stay Safe and Calm After Earthquake

New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for calm and safety precautions after tremors were felt in Delhi and surrounding areas this morning. In a social media post, the Prime Minister urged citizens to remain alert and follow safety guidelines in the wake of the earthquake, which caused widespread concern but no immediate reports…

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UK PM Signals Willingness to Deploy Troops in Ukraine: ‘We’re Ready’

London, Feb. 17, 2025:  British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated on Sunday that he is “prepared and willing” to deploy British troops in Ukraine if required. Starmer affirmed that Britain was “ready to take a leading role” in supporting Ukraine’s defense and security, including a pledge of £3 billion (around $3.8 billion) annually until 2030.…

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Indian Men’s Hockey Team Triumphs Over Spain to Claim First FIH Pro League Points

New Delhi : In an exciting FIH Pro League encounter at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, the Indian men’s hockey team secured their first points of the season with a dominant 2-0 win over Spain. After a 1-3 loss in the first leg, the Indian team made a strong comeback in their return match. Mandeep Singh…

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PM Netanyahu Confirms Work on Trump’s Proposal for Gaza Population Relocation

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that he is working on implementing U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to remove and resettle Gaza’s population, calling it the “only way to secure the region’s future.” Netanyahu’s comments came during a meeting in Jerusalem with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who had just begun his Middle…

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EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar Enhances Diplomatic Engagement with Indian Ocean Nations in Muscat

New Delhi : External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar took part in key diplomatic meetings with his counterparts from several Indian Ocean nations during the 8th Indian Ocean Conference held in Muscat, Oman, on February 16-17, 2025. The conference, organized by the India Foundation in collaboration with Oman’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, served as a…

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Gardner’s Fiery Fifty Powers Gujarat Giants to First WPL 2025 Victory

Vadodara, Feb 17, 2025:  Ashleigh Gardner powered Gujarat Giants to their maiden victory of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 with a commanding performance, smashing a brisk half-century to anchor a smooth chase against UP Warriorz at Kotambi Stadium. Winning a crucial toss, Gujarat chose to bowl first, a decision that paid off handsomely as…

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Delhi Shaken by Earthquake, Police Releases Emergency Contact Number

New Delhi: A massive earthquake struck Delhi-NCR this morning, sending tremors across the region and causing panic among residents. Following the seismic activity, the Delhi Police swiftly issued an emergency helpline number to assist citizens in distress. In a social media post, the police urged people to remain calm and contact emergency services at 112…

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Delhi-NCR Shaken by 4.0 Magnitude Earthquake

New Delhi, Feb 17, 2025: The National Capital Region (NCR) experienced strong tremors as a 4.0 magnitude earthquake jolted the area early Monday morning. The epicenter was identified near Durgabai Deshmukh College of Special Education in south Delhi’s Dhaula Kuan. According to the National Centre for Seismology, the quake struck at a depth of five…

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