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Indian national among four arrested in Nepal for forcing women into prostitution – India TV

Image Source : FREEPIK Image used for representational purposes. An Indian national was among the four arrested on Sunday by the Nepal Police in Parsa district for forcing women working in their hotel and guesthouse into prostitution. Acting on a tipoff, a special team raided a hotel and a guesthouse separately in Birgunj metropolitan city.  The Indian National who was arrested was identified as Raya aged 35, who was also the manager of the hotel, a native of Bihar. The others were Sukrati Chaudhari, 32, of Mahottari, Dipesh Rai, 33 of Okhaldhunga, and Mira Kumari Mahato, 38, from Bara, according…

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Israel says it killed 50 Palestinian terrorists in West Bank offensive – India TV

Image Source : AP Israel says it killed 50 Palestinian terrorists in West Bank offensive Amid significant development in exchange of hostages with Hamas, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Sunday (local time) claimed that it killed 50 Palestinian terrorists since launching an offensive in the northern West Bank nearly a fortnight ago, as reported by The Times of Israel. The IDF said that 35 gunmen were killed during operations in Jenin, Tulkarem, and the Tamun area, while 15 others were killed in drone strikes. The IDF also admitted to "mistakenly" targeting civilians, including a toddler, during these operations, The…

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Indian Embassy in Kinshasa, Congo, asks Indian nationals in Bukavu ‘to immediately depart to safer locations’ – India TV

Image Source : MEA WEBSITE Indian Embassy in Kinshasa The Indian Embassy in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, has asked all Indian nationals in Bukavu “to immediately depart to safer locations", as it said that it is closely monitoring the security situation in the central African country. The embassy issued three advisories during the day, recommending that everyone prepare an emergency plan. Earlier, Rwanda-backed M23 rebels took control of the eastern Congolese city of Goma, and they further intend to expand the area under their control. Here's what the advisory reads The Indian Embassy's advisory reads, "There are reports of…

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‘Pain will be worth price’ – India TV

Image Source : AP Donald Trump US President Donald Trump on Sunday said that the American people may feel 'some pain' as countries begin to retaliate against his tariff imposition. Trump, who imposed tariffs on products coming from Canada, Mexico, and China, asserted that Canada would “cease to exist” without its trade surplus with the United States. In the run-up to the election, Trump had promised to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. However, he also pledged to bring inflation down, but with the latest retaliatory measures coming from other countries, it appears far-fetched. Here's what Trump said to Americans…

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Largest Hindu temple in Southern Hemisphere inaugurated in South Africa’s Johannesburg – India TV

Image Source : BAPS/FACEBOOK Devotees during aarti at BAPS temple in Johannesburg The largest Hindu temple was unveiled in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Sunday. The occasion was marked by the presence of scores of worshippers, who participated in the consecration ceremony. The worshippers arrived before dawn to participate in the ceremony, which was led by Mahant Swami Maharaj, 92, the spiritual leader of the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS). BAPS calls it 'largest Hindu cultural complex' According to a BAPS spokesperson, the foundation seeks the site to emerge as a hub for 'intercultural and inter-religious' dialogue. On its Facebook…

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Pakistan rocked by killing of 18 soldiers, 4 paramilitary personnel; Army Chief Munir vows to hunt down ‘frenemies’ – India TV

Image Source : AP Pakistan Army Chief Four Pakistani paramilitary personnel were killed as their vehicle was ambushed by the 'militants' in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Sunday, police said. The incident, which occurred in the Dera Ismail Khan district bordering South Waziristan, claimed five lives, including the four paramilitary personnel. According to news agency PTI, the security forces have been carrying out extensive operations, which Pakistan describes as 'anti-terror operations,' in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan. These operations conducted by Pakistani forces are dubbed a 'sustained effort,' with the country witnessing a surge in violent attacks following the Taliban's return…

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Here’s why – India TV

Image Source : AP Benjamin Netanyahu Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reported to be under huge pressure from his far-right governing partners to restart the war with Hamas following the end of the first phase of the ceasefire agreement brokered by the US and the Arab nations. While the Gaza ceasefire has halted the war and facilitated the exchange of hostages between Israel and Hamas, Netanyahu faces the heat in Israel as a particular section of the Jewish nation does not want the war to stop. Coalition partners keep Netanyahu under pressure Earlier, one of the erstwhile partners of…

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Hamas frees 3 hostages, Israel releases Palestinians

Image Source : AP Palestinian prisoners are greeted after being freed The militant group, Hamas released three hostages in the southern Gaza Strip on Saturday. In return, Israel freed 183 Palestinian prisoners in the fourth round of exchanges. The release of the hostages comes as a part of the Gaza ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.  As per the deal between the two warring sides, Hamas is set to release 33 hostages, while Israel will free nearly 2,000 prisoners. Israel will also pave the way for the return of Palestinians to northern Gaza and an increase in humanitarian aid to…

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Bangladesh receives 16,000 tonnes of rice from India despite tense relations – India TV

Image Source : FREEPIK.COM Representative image Despite the strained relations between India and Bangladesh following the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August last year, a second consignment of rice from India arrived at Mongla Port on Saturday, a media report said. According to The Dhaka Tribune newspaper, two ships carrying 16,400 tonnes of rice arrived at the port in the morning. Bangladesh to receive 300,000 tonnes of rice from India Bangladesh is set to receive 300,000 tonnes of rice from India under an agreement, with 40 percent of the shipment being unloaded at Mongla Port and the remaining…

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Canada, Mexico react to Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, Justin Trudeau announces retaliatory taxes against US – India TV

Image Source : AP Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau President Donald Trump on Saturday triggered a tariff war between the US, Canada and Mexico. Trump signed an order to impose stiff tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China, drawing swift retaliation from the country's North American neighbours in an emerging trade war. Soon after Trump's move, outgoing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hit back at the US by declaring 25% tariffs on USD 155 billion in US imports in retaliation. Mexico also retaliates US tariff Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum also reacted to Trump's announcement by…

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