PM Modi addresses Knesset of Israel: ‘I was born on same day when India recognised Israel’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed the Israel Parlaiment an said he was born on the same day when India officially recognised Israel in 1950. “ I was born on the same day that India formally recognised Israel, September 17, 1950. I also carry with me the deepest condolences of the people of India for every life lost and for every family whose world was shattered in the barbaric terrorist attack by Hamas on October 7th. We feel your pain, we share your grief. India stands with Israel firmly, with full conviction in this moment and beyond,” he said.
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PM Modi becomes first leader to receive ‘Speaker of the Knesset Medal’ for boosting India-Israel ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Wednesday honoured with the prestigious ‘Speaker of the Knesset Medal’ for his exceptional contribution to strengthening strategic relations between India and Israel. The Indian Prime Minister became the first global figure to receive this highest honour of the Knesset. The award was presented by Speaker Amir Ohana after the Prime Minister’s address at the Israeli Parliament. “I am deeply honoured to receive the Medal of the Knesset. I accept it with humility and gratitude. This honour is not a tribute to an individual, but to the enduring friendship between India and Israel. It reflects the shared values that guide our two nations,” PM Modi wrote on X.
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Watch: Benjamin Netanyahu warmly embraces PM Narendra Modi as he arrives in Israel
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hugged PM Modi and gave him warm welcome as he landed in Israel. PM Modi was also accorded warm welcome at the airport. Earlier in the day, PM Modi left for Israel for a two-day visit during which he will have discussions with his counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, address the Israeli Parliament, Knesset, and interact with the Indian diaspora.
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Odisha HC grants interim bail to murder convict to help daughter appear for Class 10 board exams
As board examinations for Classes 10 and 12 continue across the country, a heart-touching case has emerged from Odisha, where a father serving a life sentence in a murder case has been granted temporary bail to assist his daughter during her Class 10 board exams. In its order, the Odisha High Court observed that education is a fundamental right of every child and that, in certain situations, a parent’s presence becomes essential.
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Bill Gates apologises to foundation staff over Epstein link, admits affairs with Russian women
American tech entrepreneur Bill Gates has apologised to staff at the Gates Foundation over his past ties with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, while maintaining that he did “nothing illicit,” according to media reports. The Microsoft co-founder acknowledged in a town hall meeting that his association with Epstein was a “huge mistake” and said it had cast a cloud over the philanthropic organisation’s reputation. According to an exclusive report by The Wall Street Journal, Gates told employees during the town hall, “I did nothing illicit… I saw nothing illicit…To be clear, I never spent any time with victims, the women around him.” Gates said that images in the recently released “Epstein files” showing him with women whose faces are redacted were photographs that Epstein had asked him to take with his assistants after meetings. “I apologise to other people who are drawn into this because of the mistake that I made,” The Wall Street Journal quoted him as saying.
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Colombo weather report: Will rain spoil SL vs NZ T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight clash?
The stage is set for game 46 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. Sri Lanka will be hosting New Zealand for their Super 8 clash at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on February 25. The two sides have played one game each in the Super 8.
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The Kerala Story 2 row: Kerala HC asks makers to hold release till court decision; hearing on Thursday
The Kerala High Court on Tuesday heard arguments in The Kerala Story 2 row, with the court flagging concerns over the film’s claims and title, even as multiple legal questions around maintainability and jurisdiction were raised.
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Unidentified assailants fire shots at Lawrence Bishnoi’s lawyer’s car in Delhi; probe on
Bullets were fired at the car of Lawrence Bishnoi’s lawyer by unidentified assailants near ISBT Kashmere Gate in the national capital on Tuesday, police said. Police teams reached the area soon after the incident and launched an investigation. Further details are awaited.
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Harry Brook singlehandedly beats Pakistan with stunning century, England qualify for T20 World Cup semifinal
England defeated Pakistan today to seal their semifinal spot in the T20 World Cup, thanks to a stunning century from captain Harry Brook who led from the front. Pakistan had themselves to blame as they lost the grasp of the game despite picking up four wickets for just 58 runs in less than eight overs at one stage. But Brook planned the 165-run tricky chase perfectly to take England over the line in the final over of the game.
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When Rashmika Mandanna kept blushing as Ranbir Kapoor made her dial Vijay Deverakonda
Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda are finally tying the knot in Udaipur this Thursday, after several years of dating and keeping it under the wrap. Now that the two have finally accepted their relationship in public, let’s revisit a video when the actress was forced a take a call of her then rumoured boyfriend and all she could do was keep blushing.
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