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"Sirens Still Ringing In Ears": Indians Back From Israel Recall War Horror

"Sirens Still Ringing In Ears": Indians Back From Israel Recall War Horror

Reported by Vedanta Agarwal, Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Friday October 13, 2023, New Delhi

On landing in New Delhi after a six-hour flight, Indian students back from Israel said they cannot even describe what they went through over the past few days and that they are relieved to be home.

Israel Orders 1.1 Million Gazans To Move South "Within 24 Hours": UN

Israel Orders 1.1 Million Gazans To Move South "Within 24 Hours": UN

Reuters | Friday October 13, 2023

Israel's military informed the United Nations early on Friday that the 1.1 million Palestinians in Gaza should relocate to the enclave's south within the next 24 hours, a UN spokesman said.

Video: Israel Army's Operation To Rescue Hostages From Hamas Bunker

Video: Israel Army's Operation To Rescue Hostages From Hamas Bunker

Edited by Nonika Sharma | Friday October 13, 2023, New Delhi

The Israel's Defence Forces today released footage showing and elite unit rescuing over 250 hostages near the Gaza security fence. Sixty Hamas terrorists were also killed as the Israel's military's "Shayetet 13" unit stormed the Sufa outpost.

Video: Elderly Woman Run Over By SUV Inside Noida Housing Complex

Video: Elderly Woman Run Over By SUV Inside Noida Housing Complex

Reported by Mukesh Singh Sengar, Edited by Chandrajit Mitra | Friday October 13, 2023, New Delhi

An elderly woman out on evening walk was run over by a car in a housing complex in Noida. The sports utility vehicle (SUV) rushed out of the basement at high speed and hit her, and its wheels crushed her body, showed CCTV footage.

As Israel-Hamas War Rages, A Security Alert In Delhi

As Israel-Hamas War Rages, A Security Alert In Delhi

Reported by Mukesh Singh Sengar, Edited by Samiran Mishra | Friday October 13, 2023, New Delhi

Israel-Hamas war: As the ongoing war in Israel between security forces and Palestinian group Hamas escalates, a security alert has been sounded in New Delhi in view of potential protests in the national capital, police said.

Israel Asks Gaza City Civilians To Evacuate, UN Calls Order "Impossible"

Israel Asks Gaza City Civilians To Evacuate, UN Calls Order "Impossible"

Edited by Chandrajit Mitra | Friday October 13, 2023

The United Nations warned of "devastating consequences" after Israeli military asked over a million Gazans and UN officials to relocate south within 24 hours, indicating that Israel may soon begin a deadly ground assault.

"Stomach Ripped Open, Baby Was There": Israeli Collecting Bodies Near Gaza

"Stomach Ripped Open, Baby Was There": Israeli Collecting Bodies Near Gaza

Agence France-Presse | Friday October 13, 2023, Sderot, Israel

Yossi Landau has spent decades collecting corpses in Israel, but he almost reached breaking point recovering the remains of people killed by Gaza militants in the country's deadliest assault.

Republicans Face Leadership Crisis As House Speaker Nominee Drops Out

Republicans Face Leadership Crisis As House Speaker Nominee Drops Out

Agence France-Presse | Friday October 13, 2023, Washington

The Republican nominee to lead the US House of Representatives dropped out Thursday after failing to find enough support to win a vote of the full chamber, plunging the paralyzed lower chamber of Congress deeper into crisis.

Over 4 Lakh People Displaced In Gaza Due To Israeli Airstrikes: UN

Over 4 Lakh People Displaced In Gaza Due To Israeli Airstrikes: UN

Agence France-Presse | Friday October 13, 2023, Geneva

More than 423,000 people have been forced to flee their homes in the Gaza Strip, the United Nations said, following heavy Israeli bombardments in retaliation for Hamas's attacks.

Updates: As Israel Bombards Gaza, Over 4 Lakh Forced To Flee Homes

Updates: As Israel Bombards Gaza, Over 4 Lakh Forced To Flee Homes

NDTV News Desk | Friday October 13, 2023, New Delhi

More than 423,000 people have been forced to flee their homes in the Gaza Strip, the United Nations said, following heavy Israeli bombardments in retaliation for Hamas's attacks.

"Can't Be Described": Indians, Now Home From Israel, Share Ordeal

"Can't Be Described": Indians, Now Home From Israel, Share Ordeal

Edited by Abhimanyu Kulkarni | Friday October 13, 2023, New Delhi

The first flight under 'Operation Ajay' carrying 212 Indians who were stranded in Israel due to the ongoing war, landed in New Delhi today.

"No Place For Terrorist Organisations": Elon Musk's X Removes Pro-Hamas Accounts

"No Place For Terrorist Organisations": Elon Musk's X Removes Pro-Hamas Accounts

Asian News International | Friday October 13, 2023, California

In the aftermath of the recent Hamas attacks on Israel, the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has removed hundreds of Hamas-affiliated accounts, stating "there is no place on X for terrorist organisations".

Amid War, More Than 423,000 People Displaced In Gaza: UN

Amid War, More Than 423,000 People Displaced In Gaza: UN

Agence France-Presse | Friday October 13, 2023, Geneva

More than 423,000 people have now been forced to flee their homes in the Gaza Strip, the United Nations said, as heavy Israeli bombardments continue to hit the Palestinian enclave.

"Seen Baby Riddled With Bullets": Blinken Describes Hamas Attacks On Israel

"Seen Baby Riddled With Bullets": Blinken Describes Hamas Attacks On Israel

Asian News International | Friday October 13, 2023, Tel Aviv

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Israel amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war has brought to light the harrowing realities faced by civilians in the region, as well as the security concerns that continue to escalate.

A 'New Front' In Hamas War Depends On Israel's Actions, Says Iran

A 'New Front' In Hamas War Depends On Israel's Actions, Says Iran

Agence France-Presse | Friday October 13, 2023, Baghdad

Iran's foreign minister, whose government supports Hamas and other Middle East militant groups, said on Thursday opening a "new front" against Israel would depend on Israel's actions in Gaza.