Batla House encounter: Delhi HC commutes Ariz Khan's death penalty to life imprisonment

New Delhi (IANS) Upholding Ariz Khan's conviction in the 2008 Batla House encounter case, the Delhi High Court on Thursday commuted his death penalty handed by a trial court to life imprisonment.

On August 18, the court had reserved its…

For as long as America exists, Israel will never have to defend itself alone: Blinken

Jerusalem (IANS) Speaking after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday said that he is “incredibly grateful” to be back in Israel, "in this incredibly difficult moment, for this nation, but in fact…

IDF chief Halevi admits military failed to prevent Hamas attack, vows to investigate

Jerusalem (IANS) In his first public statement since the war between Israel and Palestinian terror groups in the Gaza Strip began, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. General Herzi Halevi acknowledged failures that enabled Hamas's infiltration and mass murders…

India always advocated direct negotiations between Palestine and Israel: MEA

New Delhi (IANS) India on Thursday made it clear that in case of Palestine, it has always advocated resumption of direct negotiations for its peaceful coexistence with Israel, even as it sees the conflict in Israel as a terror attack.

"We have…

India's industrial output surged to 14-month high of 10.3% in Aug

New Delhi (IANS) India's industrial output rose to a 14-month high of 10.3 per cent in August, the data released by the National Statistics Office on Thursday showed.

While the high growth is showing up in comparison to a very low base…

Death toll in Israel-Hamas conflict increases to more than 2,100

Jerusalem/Gaza (IANS) The death toll in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict in the Gaza Strip has increased to more than 2,100, with more fatalities expected as the violence continued for a fifth day on Wednesday.

Israeli public broadcaster Kan…

Cabinet likely to amend MMDR Act to introduce royalty rates for lithium, rare earth minerals

New Delhi (IANS) The Central government is likely to amend the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, to fix royalty rates for lithium, niobium and rare earth minerals.

According to sources, the Union Cabinet is likely to clear…

Key conspirator of Pathankot attack Shahid Latif shot dead in Pak by unidentified gunmen

New Delhi (IANS) Shahid Latif, one of India's most wanted terrorists and a key conspirator in the 2016 Pathankot attack, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan's Sialkot, sources said.

According to the sources, Latif, one…

Fresh trouble for NewsClick: CBI files FCRA violation case, searches 2 locations in Delhi

New Delhi (IANS) The CBI has registered a case on the allegations of violations of FCRA provisions against NewsClick, including its editor Prabir Purkayastha and others.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday also carried out…

Indian crypto links emerge in Hamas funding amid Israel-Palestine conflict: Report

New Delhi (IANS) The severe attacks of the Palestinian militant group Hamas from Gaza in Israel over the weekend, causing significant damage and casualties, has led to questions about the funding source for the operation, with some suggesting the…