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Hamas holds talks on Gaza ceasefire proposal as Trump awaits response
Jul 4, 2025Gaza , July 4 (ANI): The Palestinian group Hamas has said it is holding consultations with various Palestinian factions regarding the latest ceasefire proposal for Gaza, as Israel's relentless bombardment of the enclave enters its 22nd... -
“China testing their weapons for free against advanced weapons…need to be prepared well”: Defence expert GD Bakshi
Jul 4, 2025New Delhi , July 4 (ANI): Retired Major General GD Bakshi on Friday emphasised the need for strategic preparedness amid regional threats, particularly from China after Indian Army's recent comments on Operation Sindoor.The operation highlighted ......Read More -
“Will start accepting Haj applications for 2026 within a week”: Union Minister Rijiju
Jul 4, 2025New Delhi , July 4 (ANI): Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Friday announced that the Union Government will begin accepting applications for the Haj pilgrimage in 2026 within a week, urging pilgrims to... -
Japan’s Ambassador ONO Keiichi meets UP CM Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow
Jul 4, 2025Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) , July 4 (ANI): Ambassador of Japan to India, ONO Keiichi, met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow on Friday.The meeting came a day after the Japanese Embassy in New Delhi... -
Hundreds of Chinese spouses in Taiwan refuse to give up China citizenship, threatening Taiwan’s laws
Jul 4, 2025Taipei , July 4 (ANI): About 2,000 Chinese spouses in Taiwan have yet to provide proof of renouncing their household registration in China, immigration officials said, with hundreds reportedly wanting to retain their Chinese citizenship and... -
International collaboration, aam ras: Group Captain Shukla shares his experience onboard ISS with students
Jul 4, 2025New Delhi , July 4 (ANI): Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut to visit the International Space Station (ISS) as part of Axiom Mission 4, interacted with students at the UR Rao Satellite Centre... -
Italy: 21 injured in petrol station explosion in Rome, triggers fires, building damage
Jul 4, 2025Rome , July 4 (ANI): At least 21 people were injured after an explosion at a petrol and LPG station in the Centocelle area of Italy's southeast Rome on Friday, causing significant damage to nearby buildings... -
China reiterates its claim to authority over Dalai Lama reincarnation process, cites centuries-old rituals
Jul 4, 2025New Delhi , July 4 (ANI): Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong on Friday reiterated China's official stance on the reincarnation process of Tibetan Buddhist leaders, emphasising that it is governed by time-honoured rituals and cannot... -
Union Minister Rijiju backs Dalai Lama’s sole right to choose successor, says no need for India to speak on the issue
Jul 4, 2025New Delhi , July 4 (ANI): Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju asserted that the choice of the Dalai Lama's successor should rest solely with the spiritual leader himself, reflecting the belief of his followers... -
Israel awaits Hamas response on US-backed ceasefire, Trump offers guarantee for permanent peace
Jul 4, 2025Washington , July 4 (ANI): As Israel awaits Hamas's response on Friday to the latest proposal for a hostage release and ceasefire deal in Gaza, The Times of Israel reported that US President Donald Trump would...
