Body received from Hamas not that of deceased hostage: IDF

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed that the body recently received from Hamas is not that of Shiri Bibas, emphasising that this constitutes a violation of the "utmost severity" by the......

Hamas Hands Over Prisoners, But They Are Dead

Hamas on Thursday, February 20, 2025, handed over the bodies of four Israeli hostages held in Gaza since the war broke out. This is the first time the group has released deceased captives. Three......

Israel announces return of 3 hostages after 498 days

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Saturday announced the return of three hostages -- Alexandre, Sagui, and Iair -- after 498 days in captivity. IMAGE: Released hostage Iair Horn, who was seized......

Jihadists Are A Major Threat To Israel'

'Israel would make Iran and its proxies pay. They, along with Qatar, fund terror all over the world.' IMAGE: Israeli soldiers during the Israel defense forces' ground operation in the Gaza Strip,......

IBM India joins chorus on moonlighting; calls it unethical

Global tech major IBM, which employs over a lakh individuals in India, on Wednesday termed moonlighting an unethical practice. Photograph: Nir Elias/Reuters Moonlighting, the practice of taking......

How much diamonds were imported in April-November?

Two entities under the Union ministry of commerce report differing figures for import of cut and polished diamonds for the first eight months of the financial year. A controversy has been created......

'Diamond trade continues to be money-laundering conduit'

The spotlight is back on the hawala trade in diamonds. IMAGE: India exports polished diamonds worth around $35 billion a year. It is the biggest processor of rough diamonds. Finished diamonds, like......

'India to remain a bright spot of the global economy'

India's currency and stock markets were largely resilient over the past year, even during bouts of volatility in global financial markets, a World Bank report said. The image is used for......

PIX: France beat Argentina in grudge game to reach semis

IMAGE: Jean-Philippe Mateta heads home the only goal of the match as France beat Argentina in the Olympics men's football quarter-final against Argentina, at Bordeaux Stadium, Paris, on Friday.......

PIX: France play Spain for Olympics men's football gold

France make Olympics men's football final for the first time in 40 years. IMAGE: Jean-Philippe Mateta celebrates with teammates Maghnes Akliouche and Soungoutou Magassa after France clinch victory......

PIX: Spain rally to down Japan; US, Germany make solid start

Images from the opening day's action in the Olympics women's football tournament in Paris on Thursday. IMAGE: Aitana Bonmati celebrates scoring Spain's first goal in the Olympics women's football......

'The bus was torn into by a torrent of bullets'

The team heard a loud crackle. Then the scream came from Dilshan at the front of the bus. 'Get down.'Jayawardene was hit first; his sock filled with blood.Outside, twelve gunmen blocked the exit. A......

Sharath Kamal bestowed with Khel Ratna

Photograph: Kind Courtesy rashtrapatibhvn/Twitter.com Table tennis legend Achanta Sharath Kamal was on Wednesday bestowed with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna, the country's highest sporting......