Israeli PM Netanyahu dissolves 6-member war cabinet amid Gaza conflict
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has disbanded his six-member war cabinet, multiple reports said on Monday. The move came a week after the only centrist member of the cabinet, Benny Gantz, announced his exit from the team. Key Points
India TodayHamas to send delegation to Egypt for Gaza ceasefire talks
Hamas said on Thursday that it was sending a delegation to Egypt for further cease-fire talks, in a new sign of progress in attempts by... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaInflation, wars creating risks not seen since WWII: JPMorgan CEO
The United States’ most influential banker, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, told investors on Monday that he continues to expect the US economy to... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaDespite ‘substantive’ agenda, Jaishankar-Kuleba talks highlight India’s tightrope on Russia-Ukraine war
In maiden visit to India, Ukraine foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba did not get commitment from New Delhi on attending its peace meet. A meeting with PM Modi also did not materialise. Key Points
ThePrint'Civil War': Here’s what we know about premiere date, plot, cast and more
Civil war presents a dystopian America torn apart by internal conflict as depicted in its striking IMAX poster. Directed by Alex Garland, the film features a star-studded cast and promises a narrative that challenges audiences. Premiering on April 12, it offers a thought-provoking cinematic experience. Key Points
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Israel-Hamas war: Death toll in Gaza climbs over 30,000 since conflict began
The war has driven 80% of Gaza’s population of 2.3 million Palestinians from their homes, and U.N. officials say a quarter of the population is starving. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesSri Lanka ends visa extensions to war-hit Russians, Ukrainians
Thousands of Russians and Ukrainians staying in Sri Lanka on extended visas due to the war have been asked to leave the island nation within two... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaDoesn't matter what war, we won't take part in it unless we've to defend ourselves: Nehru
On 22 April 1955, Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru spoke at the closed session of the Asian-African Conference in Bandung, Indonesia, where he said there was no no point in blaming the Soviet Union or America and Asian countries must be on the side of peace, not war. ‘If there is aggression anywhere in the world, it is bound to result in world war.’ Key Points
ThePrintUkraine on the defensive as Russia war enters third year
Ukraine marks two years since Russia's invasion, facing challenges as Russia gains strength and Western aid falls short. Despite initial expectations of a quick Russian victory, Ukraine has fought back, but is now struggling due to a lack of manpower and ammunition. Western leaders visit Kyiv, but the US Congress blocking aid and delays in European deliveries have hampered Ukraine's efforts. The conflict has taken a toll on Ukraine's economy and civilians, with estimates of around 50,000 civilian deaths. Key Points
Economic TimesIsrael-Hamas War: 1.5 million Palestinian civilians forced to evacuate due to Israeli attacks; 10 updates
Israel-Gaza War: Around 1.5 million Palestinian civilians in Rafah, Gaza, were forced to evacuate south due to Israeli attacks. war between Israel and militants, including Hamas and PIJ, began on October 7, 2023. Positive signs of progress in discussions between the US and Israel noted by officials. Key Points
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'Civil War': New trailer shows US as a war zone with chilling footage
The new trailer of Civil war opens with an address from the president who appeals to the masses to take up arms against 'the Florida alliance and the Western forces of Texas and California' as they want to separate from the US. It revolves around a war photographer, portrayed by Kirsten Dunst, and shows the war from her perspective. Key Points
Economic TimesGaza death toll: 25,000 & counting
The level of death, destruction and displacement from the war already is without precedent in the decades-old Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Yet Israeli officials say the fighting is likely to continue for several more months. The slow progress and the plight of the hostages held in Gaza has divided ordinary Israelis threatens to ignite a wider war involving Iran-backed groups in Lebanon, Syria, Iraq and Yemen that support the Palestinians. Key Points
Economic TimesNetanyahu vows to continue fighting against Hamas as Gaza conflict hits 100 days
The strikes have displaced most of Gaza's about 2.3 million population and levelled many parts of the territory.. As the bloody Israel-Hamas conflict entered... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaAs Gaza war rages on, Machiavelli would’ve warned Netanyahu. Enemies can learn from warfare
Machiavelli might have also counselled the Israeli PM not to be too eager in his grasp of total victory. Triumph, he might have said, can be almost as dangerous as defeat. Key Points
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Israel isn't the first to violate laws of war. But we owe Gaza an experiment in negotiations
The moral reality of war has two parts, the first being the reasons that it is fought for & the second the means deployed. Many par-for-the-course attacks are being called war crimes. Key Points
ThePrintIsrael Hamas Conflict: Scream VII fires Melissa Barrera after calling the war 'Genocide'
Mexican actress Melissa Barrera has been axed from her next 'Scream' film over her social media comments about the Israel-Hamas war.The actress will no longer appear in the horror franchise's upcoming seventh film. Key Points
Economic TimesIsrael-Hamas war Live Updates: Israel, US, Hamas near deal to free hostages in Gaza, pause fighting
Israel-Hamas war Live Updates: Israel, US, Hamas near deal to free hostages in Gaza, pause fighting. Gaza and the West Bank should eventually be ‘reunited’ under a new Palestinian Authority, US President Joe Biden said in an op-ed.S Key Points
MintIsraeli PM Netanyahu should be ‘shot and killed without trial’, says Congress MP at pro-Palestine rally in Kerala
Congress senior leader Jairam Ramesh on Friday also issued statement, condemning Israel’s action in Gaza. He termed the action as horrific and unprecedented. Key Points
FirstpostPippa Twitter reviews: Ishaan Khatter shines, AR Rahman's music wins praise
Planning to watch Ishaan Khatter and Mrunal Thakur-starrer Pippa? Read the film's Twitter reviews first. Pippa was released today. | Bollywood Key Points
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Russia seeks an 8-year prison term for an artist and musician who protested the war in Ukraine
Nearly 750 people have faced criminal charges for their antiwar stances. Russian authorities on Wednesday demanded an eight-year prison term for an artist and musician who was jailed after speaking out against Moscow's war in Ukraine. Key Points
The Tribune IndiaIsrael-Hamas war Live Updates: Hamas to release foreign hostages in coming days, war toll nears 10,000
Israel-Hamas war Live: Amid the ongoing ground invasion in Gaza as the Israel-Hamas war rages, Israeli airstrikes on Tuesday targeted a densely populated refugee camp in the Gaza Strip that killed at least 50 Palestinians and a Hamas commander. Yemen's Houthi rebels also declared their involvement in the war on Tuesday as they launched drone and missile attacks on Israel. The group, part of an Iran-backed "Axis of Resistance", has rallied behind the Palestinians since the initial Hamas attack on Israel on October 7. According to the latest official figures, the total war toll has crossed the 9,800 mark, as reported by Reuters on Tuesday. Key Points
India TodayIsrael-Gaza war: Russia airport witnesses anti-Israel unrest, Kremlin blames ‘traitors in Ukraine’ | 10 points
Israel-Gaza War: Russian protestors storm airport in Dagestan amid Gaza war. Crowd surrounds Russian airliner, looking for Israeli passengers, saying, 'We're against Jewish refugees'. Kremlin blames unrest in Dagestan blamed on ‘outside interference’, ‘traitors in Ukraine’ Key Points
mintThe only true law of war is savagery. Gaza isn’t facing anything different
There’s no reason to believe that any other kind of war in Gaza might have been more humane. The idea that war can be civilised by law has tranquillised our imagination. Key Points
ThePrintHezbollah alone will decide whether Lebanon - already on the brink of collapse - gets dragged into Israel-
The possibility of Hezbollah joining the conflict between Israel and Hamas raises questions about the group's priorities. Historically, Lebanon has been deeply affected by the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with tensions spilling over into the country. Hezbollah, which operates within Lebanon's sectarian system, is Lebanon's strongest political and military force and enjoys support from Iran. However, Lebanon is already facing severe economic and political crises, and being dragged into another war could push the country further towards collapse. The decision to go to war ultimately lies with Hezbollah and Iran, rather than the Lebanese government. Key Points
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Can the Indian economy hold firm against the backdrop of a polycrisis?
What will be the impact of a polycrisis on the Indian stock market and economy? There is a fear of a growing risk that other countries will be drawn into the Hamas-Israel conflict. If Iran, Egypt and Syria were to join this religious war, the price of crude oil may spin out of control. The price of crude jumped 6% ever since the start of the crisis. It is likely to cross the symbolic danger mark of $100 a barrel. Key Points
The Economic TimesIsrael says not interested in war with Hezbollah
Israel-Hamas War: "We have no interest in a war in the north. We don't want to escalate the situation," Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. | World News Key Points
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