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PM Modi addresses Israeli Parliament: ‘Nothing can justify terrorism, we endured its pain for long’

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed the Israeli Parliament and raised the issue of terrorism in Knesset. He said no cause can justify the murder of civilians and nothing can justify terrorism. He added that India has also endured the pain of terrorism for a long time. “We remember the 26/11 Mumbai attacks and the innocent lives lost, including Israeli citizens. Like you, we have a consistent and uncompromising policy of zero tolerance for terrorism with no double standards. Terrorism aims to destabilise societies, to block development and to erode trust. Countering terrorism requires sustained and coordinated…

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Watch: Benjamin Netanyahu warmly embraces PM Narendra Modi as he arrives in Israel

Tel Aviv: Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hugged PM Modi and gave him warm welcome as he landed in Israel. PM Narendra Modi received ceremonial welcome at the airport and Netanyahu, along with his wife Sara Netanyahu, received him at the airport. Earlier in the day, PM Modi left for Israel for a two-day visit during which he will have discussions with his counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, address the Israeli Parliament, Knesset, and interact with the Indian diaspora. Welcome to Israel, my dear friend PM Modi: Netanyahu "Welcome to Israel, my dear friend PM Narendra Modi,” said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…

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PM Modi watches cultural performances, interacts with members of Indian diaspora in Tel Aviv | VIDEO

Tel Aviv (Israel): Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Israel on Wednesday to a red-carpet welcome with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu and wife Sara Netanyahu receiving the Indian leader at the Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv. Netanyahu greeted the Indian Prime Minister with a warm hug, following which Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the airport. Following this, PM Modi witnessed cultural performances as he arrived at a hotel in Tel Aviv. He also interacted with the members of the Indian diaspora present there. Netanyahu posts welcome message Earlier, taking to the social media platform X, the…

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Bill Gates apologises to foundation staff over Epstein link, admits affairs with Russian women

Washington: American tech entrepreneur Bill Gates has apologised to staff at the Gates Foundation over his past ties with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, while maintaining that he did "nothing illicit," according to media reports. The Microsoft co-founder acknowledged in a town hall meeting that his association with Epstein was a "huge mistake" and said it had cast a cloud over the philanthropic organisation’s reputation. According to an exclusive report by The Wall Street Journal, Gates told employees during the town hall, "I did nothing illicit... I saw nothing illicit...To be clear, I never spent any time with victims, the…

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Indian eatery forced to close after 16 years amid Pakistani and Khalistani threats in London

London: For 16 years, Rangrez in London's Hammersmith served as a cherished haven for Indian and South Asian diners, dishing out favorites like tadka dal, karahi chicken, butter chicken, shahi paneer and authentic desi curries. But now, this eatery owned by Sikh entrepreneur Harman Singh Kapoor is closing its doors, driven by escalating threats from Pakistani and Khalistani groups, online harassment, surging costs and what he calls inadequate police protection. In a heartfelt post on X, Kapoor declared these relentless pressures had made operations untenable, marking the end of a community landmark. Vocal activist draws ire Born in Punjab and…

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A toilet war for 4,500 soldiers aboard US aircraft carrier amid soaring tensions with Iran

Washington: Tensions between the United States (US) and Iran have reached to an all-time high, with the former assembling its largest force in the Middle East in decades. The US has also deployed the USS Gerald R Ford, considered to be the world's largest aircraft carrier, in the region, sparking speculations of a full-blown war with the Islamic nation. But amid all this, sailors abroad the USS Gerald R Ford are facing a different issue -- a toilet crisis. The aircraft carrier has been at sea since June last year. It had played a crucial role in capturing former Venezuelan…

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57-year-old Sikh man found dead in California; police say he was ‘mistakenly abducted’

California: A 57-year-old Indian-origin man, who was kidnapped last week, has been found dead in California, the United States (US), said officials. His body was recovered near Lake Berryessa on Saturday (February 21), four days after he was kidnapped from Tracy. The man has been identified as Avtar Singh. "It is with profound sadness that we confirm the kidnapping victim, Avtar Singh, has been located deceased. Our detectives are working tirelessly to investigate this case and identify those responsible for this terrible act," said San Joaquin Sheriff's Office in a statement. Singh was abducted on Tuesday (February 17) from outside…

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F-22 Raptors land in Israel for first time as PM Modi’s 2-day visit to Mideast country begins | VIDEO

Tel Aviv: The United States (US) has deployed its fifth generation stealth fighter aircraft F-22 Raptor in Israel, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins his two-day visit to the Middle East nation. The jets landed at a air base of the Israeli Air Force in southern Israel on Tuesday. According to unverified reports, 12 F-22s have been deployed in Israel. The jets were stationed at an air base in the United Kingdom (UK) before being deployed in Israel. This is the first time when the US has deployed its F-22 Raptors in the Middle East nation. Although Israeli and US…

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‘Welcome Modi’: PM Modi features on front page of Jerusalem Post as he embarks on two-day Israel visit

Tel Aviv (Israel): Prime Minister Narendra Modi featured prominently on the front page of Israel's leading daily Jerusalem Post, on Wednesday (local time), ahead of his two-day visit to Israel. The newspaper's Editor-in-Chief, Zvika Klein, shared the front page of the day's edition on social media, which carried a photograph of Prime Minister Modi waving, along with multiple stories focusing on his Israel visit and the growing ties between India and Israel. One of the headlines read "Welcome, Modi," while another highlighted the deepening bilateral relationship with the line "New Delhi’s burgeoning partnership with Jerusalem." Newspaper features interview of Indian…

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Dalilah Law: All about Trump’s proposed legislation to bar illegal immigrants from getting driver’s license

Washington: United States President Donald Trump has proposed a measure called the Dalilah Law, aimed at preventing states from issuing commercial driving licences to undocumented immigrants. Announcing the proposal during his State of the Union address, Trump said the legislation would stop “illegal aliens” from obtaining Commercial Driver’s Licences, or CDLs. He argued that many undocumented immigrants do not speak English or understand basic road signage related to speed, direction or danger, and urged Congress to pass the law in the interest of public safety. "Many, if not most, illegal aliens do not speak English and cannot read even the…

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