Man dies as rain-drenched mud wall of his house collapses near Coimbatore

A Dutch court rejected a request by 10 pro-Palestinian NGOs to halt the Netherlands' weapons exports to Israel, citing the state's policy discretion and advising against hasty judicial intervention, as reported by Al Jazeera. The court dismissed the NGOs' claims that the Dutch government, as a Genocide Convention signatory, should prevent genocide by Israel, mentioning civilian casualties in Gaza and alleged use of Dutch weapons by Israel in warfare. The ruling came despite the NGOs'...

A Hindu temple in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, reopened after 46 years during an anti-encroachment drive, with idols of Lord Shiva and Lord Hanuman discovered inside, as confirmed by Additional Superintendent of Police Shrish Chandra. The temple was encroached upon by people building houses, leading to its rediscovery. The reopening follows recent tensions in the district over a survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid mosque, which resulted in violence and casualties. Full Article

Jammu and Kashmir Police have filed chargesheets against seven accused persons in Doda district under the UAPA for supporting militant groups by providing food and logistics. Two separate cases were presented before the NIA Court, involving individuals from Tanta and Phagsoo, with charges including IPC sections and UAPA provisions. The accused have been identified as Safder Ali, Mubashar Hussain, Sajad Ahmad, Muhammad Rafi, and Muhammad Amin Bhat, with investigations led by SP(PC), Doda. Full Article

Amid the political turmoil in Syria, four Indians evacuated from Syria arrived at Delhi Airport, expressing gratitude for the efforts of the Indian embassy in ensuring their safe return. India has successfully evacuated all nationals who wanted to come back home following the collapse of President Bashar Assad's government after rebel forces took control of Damascus, with a total of 77 Indian nationals evacuated from Syria. The Ministry of External Affairs emphasized the need for...

Ukrainian drones attacked a fuel storage facility in central Russia's Oryol region, causing a fire and damaging homes, according to regional governor Andrei Klychkov. The governor reported a "mass attack" on the infrastructure site, with downed drones causing the fuel to catch fire and smashing windows in residential areas. Other drone attacks were reported in Russian regions, with air defences destroying drones in the Krasnodar region, although no injuries were reported. Full Article

In Cairo, an Israeli strike on a post office in Gaza killed 30 Palestinians and wounded 50, with the Israeli military targeting an Islamic Jihad member. The strike, which occurred in the Nuseirat camp, led to a total death toll of 66 in the enclave and sparked accusations of the group using civilians as shields. The camp, originally for Palestinian refugees, is now densely populated with displaced people from the region. Full Article