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Hezbollah pager blasts: Indian-born Norwegian entrepreneur's name emerges during investigation

An Indian emigrant to Norway, Jose hails from Wayanad in Kerala. Reports suggest that his company in Bulgaria, Norta Global, was involved in the supply of the pagers to the militant group.

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India refrains from voting as UN General Assembly adopts resolution for Israel's withdrawal from Gaza

The resolution, which was drafted by the Palestinians, also expressed strong disapproval of the Government of Israel's persistent and complete disregard for its obligations under international law, the United Nations Charter, and pertinent United Nations resolutions.

Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Pannun files lawsuit against Indian govt, NSA Ajit Doval in US court

Last year in June, a murder plot to assassinate Pannun was thwarted. Pannun, a designated terrorist by India, who holds US-Canadian dual citizenship, has filed a civil lawsuit in the US district court aiming to hold the Indian government accountable for its alleged role in the assassination plots.

Second wave of explosions strikes Hezbollah stronghold in Lebanon; walkie-talkies, other electronic devices explode

It is not yet known as to how many walkie-talkies blew up, but it is estimated to be several hundred. Reportedly, some of the landline telephones exploded too at various locations in East Lebanon.

Booker Prize 2024 shortlist: Women authors from across continents dominate this year's nomination

Last year, there were two women on the shortlist, including British Indian Chetna Maroo for her tennis allegory ‘Western Lane’ and Canadian author Sarah Bernstein for ‘Study of Obedience’.

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Donald Trump calls PM Modi 'a fantastic man', says he will meet him next week

He announced the meeting but gave no details on where they would meet. The meeting between the two leaders had not been previously reported.

Hezbollah pager explosions: Nine killed, thousands injured in Lebanon

Some of the detonations took place after the pagers rang which caused fighters to put their hands on them or bring them up to their faces to check the screens.