Who were the seven aid workers killed in Gaza?
An Israeli airstrike on an aid convoy in Gaza resulted in the tragic death of seven aid workers from the charity World Central Kitchen, including citizens of Australia, Britain, Poland, the United States, and Canada. Among those killed were Saifeddin Issam Ayad Abutaha from Palestine, Lalzawmi Zomi Frankcom from Australia, Damian Sobol from Poland, James Kirby, John Chapman, and James Henderson from the UK, and Jacob Flickinger, a dual citizen of the United States and Canada. Israel has acknowledged the mistake and promised a thorough investigation into the incident. Key Points
Economic TimesAssam news: 4-year-old child killed as boat capsises, over 50,000 affected by thunderstorm
A thunderstorm in Assam caused four deaths and affected over 50,000 people, leading to uprooted trees, damaged houses, and a capsized boat with casualties. Search and rescue operations are ongoing with assistance from SDRF and NDRF teams. Key Points
mintFather of Budaun minors attempts self immolation
Vinod Kumar, the father of the two children killed by a local barber in Budaun, attempted to immolate himself on Sunday, expressing frustration over the police's failure to uncover the motive behind the killings. Although Kumar was prevented from harming himself by the police, he set a few motorbikes on fire. Key Points
Economic TimesBadaun double murder news: Surviving brother turns eyewitness, says, ‘I pushed away his knife…’
Badaun double murder news: Salon owner in Badaun, Uttar Pradesh, killed two children, with the surviving brother becoming an eyewitness. The accused was shot dead in a police encounter. Key Points
mintIsraeli strike kills 17 in southern Gaza
Ceasefire talks end without breakthrough. An Israeli airstrike killed at least 17 people in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis on Tuesday, Palestinian... Key Points
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Zelensky says 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed in war with Russia
Russia does not disclose military losses, which it regards as secret. Both sides regularly describe the other's military losses as vast. | World News Key Points
Hindustan Times'Hamas attackers laughed as they raped, killed woman': Israeli witness
Amidst an ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, a man has said that he saw a group of Hamas attackers circling a woman with one of them raping and then killing her. As per the man, the attacker again raped with the woman's body after killing her. Key Points
India TodayUS, Europe embark on new diplomatic push to quell Gaza war
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Europe's diplomat Josep Borrell initiated diplomatic efforts to contain the Gaza war's impact on the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Lebanon, and Red Sea shipping lanes. The conflict, sparked by Hamas attacks on Israel, has led to significant devastation in Gaza, claiming thousands of lives. The U.S. and EU aim to mitigate the conflict's spread, addressing casualties, escalating tensions, and initiating aid efforts amid regional unrest and international concerns. Key Points
Economic TimesForeign militants outnumber local terrorists in J&K
Jammu and Kashmir experienced a significant increase in foreign militants than local terrorists in 2023, with 50 out of 72 terrorists killed by security forces. The remaining 91 militants, including 61 foreigners, remain active in the region, including the Rajouri-Poonch region. Union home minister Amit Shah is set to review the security situation, including the recent ambush incident in the Rajouri-Poonch region. Key Points
Economic TimesBomb blast near police patrol kills 5 in Pakistan
21 others injured. A bomb blast near a police patrol killed at least five people and injured 21 others in Pakistan's restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Friday in the latest attack on security personnel in the country. Key Points
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Week after Swiss woman's body found, police still looking for motive — ‘accused changing statements’
Accused Gurpreet Singh was arrested by Delhi Police a day after body was found in West Delhi. Autopsy will be conducted after no-objection note from Swiss authorities. Key Points
ThePrint6 Ukrainians killed in Russian strikes
Six persons have been killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine in the past 24 hours, local officials reported on Sunday. Two persons were killed and three more injured in Kherson after more than 100 shells bombarded the region over the weekend, local governor Oleksandr Prokudin wrote on social media. Key Points
The Tribune IndiaPalestinian deaths soar past 2,300, making it deadliest of five wars for Gaza
The current war erupted a week ago when Hamas militants stormed into southern Israel in a shocking surprise attack. More than 1,300 Israelis have been killed in the initial, wide-ranging assault and in rocket attacks from Gaza. The overwhelming majority were civilians. Key Points
Economic TimesManipur violence: 3 killed in shoot-out with armed miscreants in Ukhrul
As many as three people were killed in fresh violence in Manipur’s Ukhrul district early this morning. The victims were killed in an exchange of fire with armed miscreants. Key Points
India TodayMorning brief: 5 Kedarnath devotees killed in landslide; and all the latest news
Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times. | Latest News India Key Points
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At least 15 killed after train derails in southern Pakistan
A train derailment in southern Pakistan has left 15 people dead and 45 injured, according to the country's railways minister. The accident happened near the city of Nawabshah in the province of Sindh, with the Hazara Express travelling from Karachi to Abbottabad. Multiple rescue teams have been dispatched to the site, and images posted on social media show passengers being helped from the twisted wreck. Key Points
Economic Times8 killed in cracker unit blast in Tamil Nadu
Krishnagiri (TN): Eight persons, three of them women, were killed in a blast at a cracker unit in Tamil Nadu’s Krishnagiri district on Saturday. PM Narendra Modi announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh each to kin of the deceased. PTI Key Points
The Tribune IndiaBJP shares videos of ‘goons’ brandishing gun, fleeing with ballot box in Bengal
West Bengal panchayat election 2023: 11 people have been killed in election-related violence. The BJP accused the TMC of allowing violence to occur. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesFive killed in assailant attack in Kenya's Lamu county
Five people were killed after armed assailants attacked two villages in Lamu county in southeast Kenya. Several vehicles and property were also destroyed in the attack. Key Points
India TodayMorale of criminals is high : Akhilesh Yadav after Atiq Ahmed, Ashraf shot dead
Crime has reached its peak in UP and the morale of the criminals is high. When someone can be killed openly despite being surrounded by a security cordon, one can imagine the state of the general public. Due to this (alleged encounter killings), an ambience of fear is being created among the public. It seems that some people are deliberately creating such an ambience, tweeted Akhilesh Yadav in Hindi. Key Points
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Mass shootings at US schools, colleges killed 175 in over two decades
If a mass shooting is defined as resulting in the death of four or more people, not including the perpetrator, 175 people have died in 15 such events connected to U.S. schools and colleges. | World News Key Points
Hindustan Times6 killed in blast near Afghan foreign ministry in Kabul, 2nd in 3 months
At least six people were killed and several others injured in a blast near Afghanistan's foreign ministry in Kabul on Monday. The blast was reported near a security checkpoint in Malik Asghar Square. Key Points
India TodayIsraeli airstrikes kill 9 in West Bank, including a Hamas commander
Ramallah/Cairo, August 3 An Israeli airstrike in the occupied West Bank killed a Hamas commander and four Islamic Jihad fighters on Saturday, the militant groups' media reported, and the Israeli military said it had killed four more gunmen in a... Key Points
The Tribune3 Generals among 5 Iran Guards killed in Israeli strike on Damascus; Tehran vows to carry out revenge attacks
One of the Generals was head of information for the elite force, says security source. Three Iranian Revolutionary Guards officers killed in an Israeli strike... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaAnother US strike in Yemen, Houthis vow to hit back
Israel presses on with Gaza offensive as war approaches 100 days. The Houthi movement threatened a “strong and effective response” after the US... Key Points
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Indian-origin Israeli soldier killed during fighting in Gaza
Master Sgt. (res.) Gil Daniels, an Indian-origin Israeli soldier was killed during fighting in Gaza. At least four Indian-origin Israeli soldiers are known to have been killed since October 7. Key Points
India TodayAtiq Ahmed's son Asad killed: A look at encounters under Yogi govt in UP
Asad Ahmed, son of gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed and a wanted murder accused, was killed in an encounter by the UP Special Task Force (STF) in Jhansi. Here's a look at the prominent encounters in the state since March 2017 after Yogi Adityanath became the CM. Key Points
India Today4 army personnel killed in terrorist encounter during fresh firing in J&K's Rajouri
The encounter broke out in Bajimaal area after cordon-and-search operation. Two captains were among four killed. Key Points
ThePrintUS' Nashville school head, killed in shooting, would 'run to' danger
“If there was any trouble in that school, she would run to it, not from it,” Jackie Bailey said of her friend Katherine Koonce, head of The Covenant School. “She was trying to protect those kids … That’s just what I believe.” | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesIran's Khamenei blames 'evil and criminal enemies of country' for twin blasts
Khamenei vowed a "harsh response" to the blasts. At least 103 people were killed in the bombings at a ceremony to honour general Soleimani killed by the US. Key Points
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