Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict, at least 15 soldiers were killed in fighting inside the Gaza Strip on Nov 01. The troops who were there to eliminate the Hamas terror group laid their lives during the ground invasion. Israeli forces continued to attack targets by land and air overnight killing dozens of members of the terror group. Among 15 soldiers, an Indian-origin soldier, Staff SGT. Halel Solomon was also killed in Hamas attack. 20-year-old Halel Solomon, a resident of Israel’s Dimona, was from Givati Infantry Brigade’s Tzabar Battalion. The incident took place when a Namer armored personnel carrier they were in was hit by an anti-tank guided missile. The casualty toll underlined the threats soldiers are facing after weeks of punishing air campaign. Israeli tanks have been active inside Gaza for at least four days following Hamas’ attack on October 7. At least 8,525 people have been killed in Israeli attacks since Oct 7, said Gaza health authorities.
02 November,2023 04:47 PM IST | Mumbai
Addressing the US Congress, Prime Minister Modi highlighted the presence of Indian Americans elected in the United States Congress or at top leadership positions. “There are millions here, who have roots in India. Some of them sit proudly in this chamber and one of them is behind me (US Vice-President Kamala Harris). I have been told that the ‘samosa caucus’ is now the flavour of the House. I hope it grows and brings the full diversity of Indian cuisine here,” said Prime Minister Modi at the joint session. ‘Samosa Caucus’, named after the popular snack, refers to a group of elected officials in the US Congress who have South Asian ancestry, particularly Indian.
23 June,2023 03:28 PM IST | Mumbai
The United States on Feb 23 nominated Indian-American Ajay Banga to lead the World Bank. Exuding confidence in Banga, President Biden announced that the White House is nominating ex-Mastercard CEO as World Bank head. The Indian-origin and Padma Awardee is currently serving as the vice-chairman at private equity firm General Atlantic. President Biden also said that Banga has a critical experience mobilizing public-private resources to tackle the challenges of current scenario. The decision came after David Malpass, the current President of the World Bank announced his plans to step down.
25 February,2023 12:31 AM IST | Mumbai
Britain's Conservative Party leader Rishi Sunak becomes Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. #RishiSunak #UnitedKingdom #ConservativeParty #UKPM
25 October,2022 12:37 PM IST | Mumbai
A woman who hurled racist abuse at an Indian-origin man on the London Underground is likely to be jailed after admitting her offence. The police had launched an investigation after a video of the incident went viral on the Internet. (Warning: Graphic language, not suitable for children) Video courtesy: NDTV
03 May,2012 04:00 PM IST
10-month-old baby Saanvi Venna, who went missing from her family's suburban Philadelphia apartment earlier this week, has been found dead and a family friend is charged in her death and her grandmother's killing. Saanvi's body was found today in the basement of another building in the apartment complex. Video courtesy: NDTV
27 October,2012 11:46 AM IST
Her mother is from Goa. She hopes to be a doctor. Move over, Doogie Howser. Video courtesy: NDTV
29 October,2012 08:25 PM IST
Indian origin British MP Keith Vaz has called for the world-famous Kohinoor diamond to be returned to India during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's UK visit in November.
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