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‘Operation Epic Fury’: Trump says US aims to destroy Iran’s military, topple its government

West Palm Beach: US President Donald Trump announced a major attack against Iran on Saturday, vowing to “annihilate” the country’s navy and missile sites, and urging Iranians to overthrow their government. In a video address, after the United States and Israel started bombing Iran. Trump made clear the goal was the destruction of the Islamic…

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Indian Embassy in Iran advises nationals to ‘stay indoors’ after joint US-Israel strikes

Tehran:  The Indian Embassy in Iran on Saturday issued an advisory for its citizens, urging them to exercise “utmost caution” and “remain indoors as far as possible” amid the ongoing regional tensions. “In view of the developing situation, all Indian nationals in Iran are advised to exercise utmost caution, avoid unnecessary movements and remain indoors…

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Iran hit by joint Israel-US strikes; Tehran targets US bases across West Asia, says will ‘respond decisively’

New York/Tel Aviv: Israel and the United States launched a joint daylight attack across Iran, including its capital, Tehran, on Saturday, as US President Donald Trump confirmed that American forces had begun “major combat operations” against the Islamic Republic. Trump also offered the Iranian military a choice between “immunity” or “certain death”, further urging Iranian…

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Israeli PM Netanyahu thanks celebrity Indian chef who again took care of PM Modi

Jerusalem:  Reena Pushkarna, arguably the most well-known Indian face in Israel, a celebrity chef, restaurateur and business entrepreneur, was mentioned by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a joint press statement with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, for having played a key role in his personal life. “I think our first or second date…

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India & Israel elevate ties to special strategic partnership, vow to soon conclude free trade deal

Jerusalem: India and Israel on Thursday elevated their “time-tested” relationship to a special strategic partnership and agreed to soon firm up a “mutually beneficial” free trade deal even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly backed the Gaza peace initiative, asserting that humanity must never become a victim of conflict. Following talks between Modi and his…

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PM Modi conferred with Israel’s ‘Speaker of the Knesset Medal’

Jerusalem: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Wednesday conferred with the ‘Speaker of the Knesset Medal’ in recognition of his exceptional contribution to strengthening strategic relations between India and Israel. The Indian prime minister is the first leader to receive this medal, which is the highest honour of the Knesset – the Israeli Parliament. Knesset…

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Modi ‘more than a friend’, says Netanyahu as he thanks Indian PM for standing by Israel’s side

Jerusalem: Describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “more than a friend”, his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday showered praises on the Indian leader and thanked him for standing by Israel’s side after the dastardly attack of October 7, 2023. Modi was among the first world leaders to condemn the deadly attacks by Hamas in…

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Modi at Knesset: India backs Gaza peace plan, declares ‘terrorism anywhere threatens peace everywhere’

Jerusalem: In a historic address to the Knesset, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday described the Gaza Peace Initiative as a path towards “just and durable peace” in the region even as he delivered a powerful message of solidarity with Israel, asserting that “terrorism anywhere threatens peace everywhere”. Modi said like Israel, India has a…

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