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Online News Site Gaza Now Faces US Sanctions Over Alleged Hamas Support

The United States on Wednesday announced sanctions against the online media outlet Gaza Now and its founder, Mustafa Ayash, accusing them of supporting the militant group Hamas. As reported by the Associated Press, this decision was made by the US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, which highlighted the organisation's efforts to fundraise for Hamas following an attack on Israel on October 7. Gaza Now, known for its extensive reach on social media platforms, boasts over 300,000 followers on X (formerly known as Twitter) and has a significant presence on the encrypted messaging service, Telegram. The sanctions also target associated entities, including Al-Qureshi Executives and Aakhirah Ltd., as well as their director, Aozma Sultana. These firms ...
Business

Encourage fair, transparent legal proceedings: US on Kejriwal’s arrest

New York, Mar 27 (PTI): After India summoned a senior US diplomat to lodge a protest over remarks on the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Washington on Wednesday stressed that it encourages fair, transparent, timely legal processes and “we don't think anyone should object to that". “We continue to follow these actions closely, including the arrest of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal,” US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said. Miller was responding to a question during the State Department briefing over India summoning Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Gloria Berbena in New Delhi earlier in the day as well as on freezing of Congress party’s bank accounts. “We are also aware of the Congress party's allegations that tax authorities have fro...
Politics

U.S. and Israeli defence chiefs meet to discuss plans for Gaza as tensions between the allies spike

US defence leaders met with Israel's minister of defence on Tuesday as the United States warns against a ground invasion of the southern Gaza city of Rafah, but rising tensions between the two allies put any progress in question. In remarks at the start of the Pentagon meeting, Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said they would discuss alternative ways to target Hamas in Rafah, and he described civilian casualties in Gaza as “far too high” and aid deliveries as “far too low”. But he also repeated the belief that Israel has the right to defend itself and the US would always be there to help. Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, meanwhile, emphasised the ongoing threats to Israel, and said the meeting would address ways to destroy Hamas and get the Israeli hostages released, as well as plan...
Business

Heartfelt condolences on ‘unfortunate accident’ at Baltimore bridge: Indian Embassy in US

New York, Mar 26 (PTI): The Indian Embassy in Washington condoled the "unfortunate accident" after a cargo ship lost power and rammed into a major bridge in Baltimore on Tuesday, destroying the span in a matter of seconds and plunging it into the river in a terrifying collapse that could disrupt a vital shipping port for months. Six people were missing. The ship's crew --  all Indian, 22 in total -- issued a mayday call moments before the crash took down the Francis Scott Key Bridge, enabling authorities to limit vehicle traffic on the span, Maryland's governor said. Owners and managers of the Singapore-flagged container ship “Dali” report that the vessel collided with one of the pillars of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, Baltimore, whilst under pilotage ...
Sports

The Hindu Morning Digest, December 25, 2023

J&K Police file murder case over death of three civilians in Army custodyThe Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday registered a murder case against unidentified persons after three men picked up by the Army for questioning were found dead with multiple injuries on December 22. Eight men were detained following the ambush on an Army convoy on December 21 in Poonch-Rajouri area where four soldiers were killed and three others were injured. The terrorists involved in the ambush are yet to be identified or arrested. Plane carrying 303 passengers, mostly Indians, allowed to leave FranceA Nicaragua-bound flight carrying 303 passengers, mostly Indians, was allowed to resume its journey on Monday, three days after they were detained by the French authorities at an airport near Paris over suspe...
Sports

Morning Digest | 9 dead, 32 injured as trains collide near Vizianagaram; India beats England to continue its World Cup march and more

The mangled remains of the coaches, which were involved in the collision at Kantakapalli in Vizianagaram district on Sunday evening. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement At least 9 dead, 32 injured as two trains collide near Vizianagaram in Andhra PradeshAt least nine people were killed and more than 32 injured after two trains collided on the Howrah-Chennai line in Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh on October 29 evening, officials said. PTI quoted Biswajit Sahu, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of the ECR as saying that at least nine people were killed in the incident. According to the information provided by Vizianagaram District Collector S. Nagalakshmi, at least 32 people were injured.IND vs ENG | India wallops England to continue its majestic marchIn the sprawling Ganget...
Sports

In last year’s crisis, Lanka cricketers went all out to help; fans are returning the love

It’s almost 1:30 on Friday night and roughly 25 minutes since Charith Asalanka scored the winning runs against Pakistan, propelling Sri Lanka to the Asia Cup final against India. The presentation ceremony is over and the commentary crew are packing up.However, at the spectator stands inside R Premadasa Stadium, no one is ready to leave. As chants of ‘Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka’ continue to reverberate around, for many, Sunday’s final against India can’t come any sooner.There is something unmistakable that swells in from the stands along with the ‘Papare’ soundtrack, grown from Sinhala Baila music: it’s the sound of people falling in love again with the national cricket team, the single unifying force in a country that suffered through an economic turmoil in 2022. India’s captain Rohit Sharma...
Sports

Morning Digest | Supreme Court asks Centre, six States to respond to plea on lynchings; INDIA MPs to visit Manipur, and more

The National Federation of Indian Women highlighted how the 2018 judgment of the apex court in Tehseen Poonawala case had foretold that lynchings and mob violence were “creeping threats” and need to be nipped in the bud. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Supreme Court asks Centre, six States to respond to plea on lynchingsThe Supreme Court on July 28 asked the Centre and at least six States to respond to a plea about lynchings and mob violence refusing to stop. The plea said gruesome incidents of mob fury and vigilantism continue to happen despite a five-year-old apex court judgment, which had made the government machinery squarely accountable for protecting the lives of victims, including minority community members.G20 environment meeting ends without a final communique on climate change...
Sports

Morning Digest | ED does not have power to seek police remand: T.N. Minister Senthil Balaji argues in SC; NCW chief meets victims of sexual violence in Manipur, and more

Tamil Nadu Minister for Electricity and Prohibition and Excise V Senthil Balaji addressing the media at Secretariat in Chennai. The Minister who is facing money-laundering charges in the cash-for-jobs scam, said on July 26, 2023 in the Supreme Court that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) does not have the power to seek his police custody. | Photo Credit: B. Jothi Ramalingam ED does not have the power to seek police remand, Tamil Nadu Minister Senthilbalaji argues in Supreme CourtTamil Nadu Minister V. Senthilbalaji, who is facing money-laundering charges in the cash-for-jobs scam, said on Wednesday in the Supreme Court that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) does not have the power to seek his police custody.NCW chief meets victims of sexual violence in ManipurThe National Commission for ...
Sports

Morning Digest: May 18, 2023

Pakistani-Canadian Tahawwur Rana. File | Photo Credit: PTI U.S. court allows extradition of 26/11 attack accused Pakistani-origin Canadian Tahawwur Rana to IndiaA U.S. court has consented to the Indian request, through the U.S. government, for the extradition of Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana to India where he is sought for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack.Karnataka government formation | Siddaramaiah is likely choice of Congress high commandThe decision on Karnataka’s next Chief Minister and the new State cabinet will be taken in the next 48 to 72 hours, the Congress announced on May 17, as former party chief Rahul Gandhi held separate meetings with the rival claimants for the top post — Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) chief D.K. Shivak...
Sports

Morning Digest: May 15, 2023

Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge at his residence after winning Karnataka assembly elections, in New Delhi on Sunday. | Photo Credit: ANI New Congress Legislature Party asks Mallikarjun Kharge to pick next Karnataka Chief MinisterLobbying for the top post is set to shift to Delhi with both Siddaramaiah and D.K. Shivakumar expected to arrive in the national capital on Monday to meet Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and the AICC chief.Manipur CM, 4 ministers, BJP state chief meet Amit Shah, J P Nadda in DelhiBiren Singh would hold a press conference on Monday morning in Imphal to brief journalists about his Delhi visit, a Minister said.SC to hear plea of lawyers body for action against VP, Rijiju over remarks on judiciaryThe Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a plea of ...
Sports

Morning Digest: May 14, 2023

AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge, with Congress leaders Siddaramaiah, D K Shivakumar, Randeep Singh Surjewala, and K. C. Venugopal, during a press conference after the Karnataka assembly elections 2023 results, in Bengaluru on May 13, 2023. | Photo Credit: K. Murali Kumar Karnataka Congress Legislature Party meeting set for SundayFormer Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and KPCC president D. K. Shivakumar, the party’s troubleshooter who won from Kanakapura by over one lakh votes and who turns 61 on Sunday, are both front runners for the Chief Minister’s post. The first meeting of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) will be held at 5.30 p.m. on Sunday, according to AICC in charge of Karnataka Randeep Surjewala. The meeting is likely to decide the name of the new chief minister.NCB, Indian N...