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US Military Begins Construction Of Gaza Pier For Aid Delivery: Pentagon

Agence France-Presse | Friday April 26, 2024, Washington

The United States military has begun construction on a pier meant to boost deliveries of desperately needed aid to Gaza, the Pentagon said on Thursday.

Hamas Says Israel "Won't Achieve" Goals In Gaza's Rafah

Agence France-Presse | Friday April 26, 2024, Palestinian Territories

A senior Hamas official told AFP on Thursday that Israel would fail to meet its stated goals of defeating the Hamas group and freeing hostages by invading the southern Gaza city Rafah.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 2 Live Updates: 13 States, UTs To Vote Today

Edited by Muskaan Sharma | Friday April 26, 2024

India Election Phase 2 Voting Live: Voting for 88 constituencies in the second phase of the 18th Lok Sabha elections will be held across 13 states and union territories today.

Over 100 Arrested As Pro-Palestine Protests Spread Across US Universities

Asian News International | Friday April 26, 2024, Washington

As protests against Israel mount in US universities, 93 people have been arrested on suspicion of trespassing during Wednesday's demonstrations at the University of Southern California, reported CNN.

Man, 25, Found Dead In Hotel Room In Delhi's Paharganj: Cops

Press Trust of India | Friday April 26, 2024, New Delhi

A 25-year-old man was found hanging from the ceiling of a hotel room in central Delhi's Paharganj Thursday morning, police said.

Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan, Wife Banned From Criticising State Institutions, Officials

Asian News International | Friday April 26, 2024, Islamabad

An accountability court in Islamabad barred former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, from issuing statements against state institutions and officials, The Express Tribune reported.

"India Can Speak...": US On Australian Journalist's Visa Row

Asian News International | Friday April 26, 2024, Washington

The US on Thursday rebuked a Pakistani reporter's questions on allegations of an Australian journalist's claims not allowed to cover Indian general elections in India.

Explainer: Harvey Weinstein's Rape Conviction Overturned. Here's What's Next

Reuters | Friday April 26, 2024, New York

Thursday's ruling overturning Harvey Weinstein's New York rape conviction gives the one-time film mogul a chance at a new trial and calls into question what evidence prosecutors can use in future sex crime cases.

"Wanted To Protect Trump", Says Ex-Tabloid Head During Hush Money Trial

Agence France-Presse | Friday April 26, 2024, Washington

A key witness in the criminal trial of Donald Trump detailed Thursday how he worked with the former president's personal lawyer to kill a Playboy model's story about a sexual relationship with the Republican.

"Blatant Lie": Karnataka Did Not Change Backward Class Quota, Says Siddaramaiah

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday April 26, 2024, Bengaluru

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday said that the Congress government led by him in the state has not made any changes to the backward class reservations while terming the claim arising in the matter a "blatant lie".

Ramandeep Singh Dismisses Mitchell Starc Injury Concern, Says He's Available For Selection vs PBKS

Press Trust of India | Friday April 26, 2024

Mitchell Starc has no injury concern and is "available" for selection, Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Ramandeep Singh said.

China Must Stop Supporting Russia If It Seeks Good Ties With West: NATO

Reuters | Friday April 26, 2024, Berlin

China must stop supporting Russia's war in Ukraine if it wants to enjoy good relations with the West, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday, warning Beijing in unusually harsh words it cannot have it both ways.

Heatwave Likely In Many States Voting Today: Weather Office Scientist

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Friday April 26, 2024, New Delhi

The second phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections is scheduled for today when a total of 88 parliamentary constituencies across 13 states and Union Territories will go to polls.

Shikhar Dhawan To Miss KKR Game, Likely To Return Against CSK: Sunil Joshi

Press Trust of India | Friday April 26, 2024

Punjab Kings skipper Shikhar Dhawan, who is nursing a shoulder injury, was ruled out of their Friday's IPL match against Kolkata Knight Riders.

In 2nd Phase, INDIA Bloc Faces 'Friendly' Fire In Kerala, Bengal, And More

NDTV News Desk | Friday April 26, 2024, New Delhi

All isn't smooth sailing for the INDIA bloc because subplots have emerged, not only in states where there are no seat-share deals - like Kerala and Bengal - but in states where there are.