Israeli strike kills Lebanese soldier, wounds 18 amid EU's call for truce

Hamas stated it would only release an American-Israeli hostage and four other captives if Israel complies with their ceasefire agreement, calling it a crucial deal to restore the truce. Israeli airstrikes killed nine individuals in Gaza, identified as militants by the military, although a UK-based aid group disputes this, claiming eight of their workers died. Hamas demands the release of more Palestinian prisoners in exchange for hostages, including Edan Alexander, the last living US citizen...

The Tamil Nadu Government plans to create a Tribal Livelihood Policy to support tribal communities' access to welfare programs and preserve their traditional knowledge. This policy will focus on implementing area-specific schemes, starting with hills in Erode and Kallakurichi districts, with a ₹10 crore allocation. Additionally, the government has supported over 2,000 SC and ST entrepreneurs with capital subsidies under the Annal Ambedkar Business Champions Scheme and increased funding for the CM-ARISE scheme, with a...

India is set to host a two-day conclave of the 10-nation ASEAN grouping and its dialogue partners, focusing on developing a comprehensive strategy to combat terrorism and extremism. The experts working group (EWG) on counter-terrorism under the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) mechanism will also discuss the evolving regional security scenario. Co-chaired by India and Malaysia, the meeting will include delegations from ASEAN members, dialogue partners, Timor Leste, and the ASEAN Secretariat, with India leading...

An advocate representing the mosque side in Sambhal stated that the whitewashing of the Shahi Jama Masjid's outer wall began on Sunday following a directive from the Allahabad High Court to the ASI to complete the task within one week. The ASI team conducted measurements and assessments on March 13, in response to the court order. The mosque has been at the center of tensions in Sambhal since riots broke out in November last year,...

European countries are considering reinstating compulsory military service in response to US security disengagement and Moscow's aggression in Ukraine. Vladimir Putin's invasion in 2022 heightened fears of Russian aggression, prompting the need for 300,000 more troops in Europe to deter further threats, according to a study by Bruegel and the Kiel Institute. The Russian military's increased strength and hostile intent against the Baltic states and EU's eastern flank have raised concerns about the need to...

Russia and Ukraine engaged in heavy aerial attacks overnight, with both sides reporting over 100 enemy drones. Less than 24 hours after meeting with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff to discuss a ceasefire proposal, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed support for the truce but raised conditions. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy endorsed the 30-day ceasefire proposal but voiced concerns about Russia's commitment to the peace talks during virtual meetings with Western allies. Full Article