Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu asserts that military pressure is creating cracks in Hamas negotiations. Despite ongoing conflicts and rising casualties, Israel demands Hamas disarm and leave Gaza, aiming to implement the Trump plan, while international allies support the nation’s efforts.
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US immigration authorities have detained Indian researcher Badar Khan Suri from Georgetown University for alleged pro-Hamas activism, purportedly violating visa terms. Suri, with critical views on Israeli actions in Gaza, faces deportation. Georgetown University maintains Suri’s innocence and supports open inquiry. Suri’s lawyer decries the detention, emphasizing Suri's focus on peace-building.
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In Bharuch district, Gujarat, portions of six houses in Kareli village were demolished by the family of a married woman after she eloped with a divorced man from the village. The woman's family took this action when the man's family could not produce him. Police arrested six people, including the bulldozer driver.
Manu Bhaker has confirmed that Jaspal Rana will remain her coach despite his appointment as High Performance trainer by NRAI. After a fallout, their reconciliation led to Manu's historic success at the Paris Olympics with two bronze medals. She credits Rana for her comeback and aims to peak at the World Championships in Cairo.
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