The&nbsp;mother of a hostage still held by Hamas in Gaza&nbsp;has contradicted Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's statement&nbsp;that some 50 hostages held by Hamas are still alive, and said that the number is actually 30-35 at most.

Einav Zangauker, whose son Matan is held hostage by Hamas in Gaza, said, "The prime minister is lying. We know, the families, that the number is far smaller than the number cited by the prime minister.”

She said that all the families receive information on the status of their loved ones, including signs of life. And, on the basis of that information, she said, "In my opinion, there are no more than 30 to 35 hostages still alive.”

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What’s at stake, she says, “is not redeeming hostages; it is truly saving lives.”

<h2>50 hostages alive in Gaza: Netanyahu</h2>

Earlier, Netanyahu said that about half of the roughly 100 hostages held in the Gaza Strip since last year are still alive.&nbsp;

Further stressing that she does not anticipate a possible deal for the next three to four months, Zangauker said, "There are no [substantive] contacts between the Israeli [negotiating] team and the mediators,” and “Hamas is not involved in any stage” of the efforts at present. “That’s the reality.”&nbsp;

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She added that the US mediators, who have been trying hard to finalise a deal, have largely “given up” on their efforts at present.

<h2>‘Netanyahu chose escalation’</h2>

She further accused Netanyahu, "who through his decisions is murdering my Matan” — of putting his political future ahead of the future of the hostages. There was a clear opportunity for a deal several months ago, she says, but “he chose escalation.”

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The mother of a hostage still held by Hamas in Gaza has contradicted Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's statement that some 50 hostages held by Hamas are still alive, and said that the number is actually 30-35 at most.

The mother of a hostage still held by Hamas in Gaza has contradicted Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's statement that some 50 hostages held by Hamas are still alive, and said that the number is actually 30-35 at most. Einav Zangauker, whose son Matan is held hostage by Hamas in Gaza, said, "The prime minister is lying. We know, the families, that the number is far smaller than the number cited by the prime minister.” She said that all the families receive information on the status of their loved ones, including signs of life. And, on the basis of that information, she said, "In my opinion, there are no more than 30 to 35 hostages still alive.” Also read: Gaza war: Half of hostages held by Hamas since Oct 7 have died, PM Netanyahu tells MPs What’s at stake, she says, “is not redeeming hostages; it is truly saving lives.” 50 hostages alive in Gaza: Netanyahu Earlier, Netanyahu said that about half of the roughly 100 hostages held in the Gaza Strip since last year are still alive. Further stressing that she does not anticipate a possible deal for the next three to four months, Zangauker said, "There are no [substantive] contacts between the Israeli [negotiating] team and the mediators,” and “Hamas is not involved in any stage” of the efforts at present. “That’s the reality.” Watch | Israel-Hezbollah tensions: Israelis protest demanding hostage release × She added that the US mediators, who have been trying hard to finalise a deal, have largely “given up” on their efforts at present. ‘Netanyahu chose escalation’ She further accused Netanyahu, "who through his decisions is murdering my Matan” — of putting his political future ahead of the future of the hostages. There was a clear opportunity for a deal several months ago, she says, but “he chose escalation.” Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Mother of hostage contradicts Netanyahu's claim of 50 hostages being alive, says its 'no more than 30 to 35'

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In a fresh wave of attacks, Israel carried out extensive air strikes in southern Lebanon on Monday (Sep 23), killing 274 people and injuring over 700 others, according to the Lebanese health ministry.

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Two Russian cosmonauts landed back on Earth on Monday after a record-breaking stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub spent 374 days in low-Earth orbit at the ISS, the longest time anybody has ever stayed on the station in a continuous stint.

During his stay, Kononenko, 60, also set a new record for the longest cumulative time any person has spent in space -- passing the three-year mark with a total of 1,111 days across five trips.

American astronaut Tracy Dyson, who took off for the station in March, also returned to Earth.

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The Soyuz MS-25 capsule carrying the three landed in the vast steppe of Kazakhstan at 16:59 local time (1159 GMT), an official broadcast of the landing showed.

The absolute record for the longest unbroken time any human has spent in space belongs to Russia's Valeri Polyakov, who spent 438 days on the Mir space station in 1994-95.

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Russia has vowed to quit the ISS, which it says has outlived its purpose, and is planning to launch its own independent space station, though those plans have been beset by delays.

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Russia's Roscosmos state space agency is seeking new partnerships with countries in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

In a rare form of cooperation between Washington and Moscow amid tensions over Ukraine, US and Russian astronauts jointly stay aboard the ISS and Russian Soyuz craft ferry them to and from the station.

The ISS spans the size of a football field and orbits some 250 miles (400 kilometres) above the Earth.

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Two Russian cosmonauts landed back on Earth on Monday after a record-breaking stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub spent 374 days in low-Earth orbit at the ISS, the longest time anybody has ever stayed on the station in a continuous stint.

Two Russian cosmonauts landed back on Earth on Monday after a record-breaking stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub spent 374 days in low-Earth orbit at the ISS, the longest time anybody has ever stayed on the station in a continuous stint. During his stay, Kononenko, 60, also set a new record for the longest cumulative time any person has spent in space -- passing the three-year mark with a total of 1,111 days across five trips. American astronaut Tracy Dyson, who took off for the station in March, also returned to Earth. Also read: Astronaut who spent 178 days in space says humanity is living 'a big lie' The Soyuz MS-25 capsule carrying the three landed in the vast steppe of Kazakhstan at 16:59 local time (1159 GMT), an official broadcast of the landing showed. The absolute record for the longest unbroken time any human has spent in space belongs to Russia's Valeri Polyakov, who spent 438 days on the Mir space station in 1994-95. Russian Soyuz capsule lands in Kazakhstan, bringing back two Russian cosmonauts and a US astronaut from the International Space Station (ISS) . . . . .#Russia #Cosmonaut #Astronaut #Kazakhstan #ISS #InternationalSpaceStation #WIONUncut pic.twitter.com/t2isLkBIQ1 — WION (@WIONews) September 23, 2024 × Russia has vowed to quit the ISS, which it says has outlived its purpose, and is planning to launch its own independent space station, though those plans have been beset by delays. Watch | NASA resupply mission docks at International Space Station × Russia's Roscosmos state space agency is seeking new partnerships with countries in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. In a rare form of cooperation between Washington and Moscow amid tensions over Ukraine, US and Russian astronauts jointly stay aboard the ISS and Russian Soyuz craft ferry them to and from the station. The ISS spans the size of a football field and orbits some 250 miles (400 kilometres) above the Earth. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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In a shocking development, the Badlapur sexual assault case&nbsp;prime accused Akshay Shinde succumbed to injuries after he snatched the revolver of a police officer&nbsp;in the police van and opened fire on the cops,&nbsp;leading to retaliatory firing&nbsp;in which&nbsp;he&nbsp;got shot, said Thane Police, according to news agency ANI.&nbsp;

Accused Akshay Shinde succumbed to injuries after he was admitted to the hospital, said Thane Police. Shinde was trying to escape the police custody.&nbsp;

Police officers from Badlapur had gone to Taloja jail to take custody of Shinde as&nbsp;they had to question him in connection with a case filed by his first wife, who left him five days after their wedding.&nbsp;In her complaint, the woman&nbsp;has accused him of rape and assault.&nbsp;

At around 6:30 pm, when the police team reached near the Mumbra bypass, Shinde snatched the revolver of a constable and fired several rounds, injuring him. Another officer shot Shinde in defence, leaving him critically injured. He was taken to a hospital, where he died.&nbsp;

Two young girls, both aged four, were sexually assaulted inside a school's washroom in Badlapur town&nbsp;of Maharashtra's Thane district. The accused, who worked as an attendant at the school, was arrested shortly afterward.

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According to a preliminary report, the kindergarteners were repeatedly abused over 15 days, resulting in severe injuries.

<h2>Who was Akshay Shinde?</h2>

The accused, Shinde was identified as a habitual offender in some other reports too. He was hired as a contractual worker without proper verification and had unrestricted access to various parts of the school, including the female toilets.

Last month, Shinde was sent to judicial custody in connection with the Badlapur sexual assault case.&nbsp;

Watch |&nbsp;Surge in POCSO cases in Mumbai after Badlapur sexual assault

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The incident led to major protests in the city, in which the protesters even resorted to violence, prompting police to use force.&nbsp;

<h2>Political reaction</h2>

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde alleged that these protests were politically motivated and most of the participants were outsiders.

A report into the incident also highlighted several loopholes by the school authorities, including delays in reporting the incident and failure to conduct background checks before hiring the accused.&nbsp;

Even after the complaint was filed, the school's administration did not meet with the parents, and the hospital took 12 hours to provide medical care to the children.&nbsp;

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In a shocking development, the Badlapur sexual assault case prime accused Akshay Shinde succumbed to injuries after he snatched the revolver of a police officer in the police van and opened fire on the cops, leading to retaliatory firing in which he got shot, said Thane Police, according to news agency ANI.

In a shocking development, the Badlapur sexual assault case prime accused Akshay Shinde succumbed to injuries after he snatched the revolver of a police officer in the police van and opened fire on the cops, leading to retaliatory firing in which he got shot, said Thane Police, according to news agency ANI. Accused Akshay Shinde succumbed to injuries after he was admitted to the hospital, said Thane Police. Shinde was trying to escape the police custody. Police officers from Badlapur had gone to Taloja jail to take custody of Shinde as they had to question him in connection with a case filed by his first wife, who left him five days after their wedding. In her complaint, the woman has accused him of rape and assault. At around 6:30 pm, when the police team reached near the Mumbra bypass, Shinde snatched the revolver of a constable and fired several rounds, injuring him. Another officer shot Shinde in defence, leaving him critically injured. He was taken to a hospital, where he died. Two young girls, both aged four, were sexually assaulted inside a school's washroom in Badlapur town of Maharashtra's Thane district. The accused, who worked as an attendant at the school, was arrested shortly afterward. Also read: Badlapur case: School admin ‘covered up’ sex abuse of two girls, brushed off parents’ concerns According to a preliminary report, the kindergarteners were repeatedly abused over 15 days, resulting in severe injuries. Who was Akshay Shinde? The accused, Shinde was identified as a habitual offender in some other reports too. He was hired as a contractual worker without proper verification and had unrestricted access to various parts of the school, including the female toilets. Last month, Shinde was sent to judicial custody in connection with the Badlapur sexual assault case. Watch | Surge in POCSO cases in Mumbai after Badlapur sexual assault × The incident led to major protests in the city, in which the protesters even resorted to violence, prompting police to use force. Political reaction Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde alleged that these protests were politically motivated and most of the participants were outsiders. A report into the incident also highlighted several loopholes by the school authorities, including delays in reporting the incident and failure to conduct background checks before hiring the accused. Even after the complaint was filed, the school's administration did not meet with the parents, and the hospital took 12 hours to provide medical care to the children. (With inputs from agencies)

Badlapur horror: Accused Akshay Shinde shot dead in defence after he snatches weapon, opens fire at cops

Elon Musk's social media platform X has now complied with the Brazil court's demands and will resume its operations in the country.

The Brazilian Supreme Court banned platform X in August due to its failure to adhere to court orders related to hate speech moderation.&nbsp;

However, now, the platform has signalled a change in its stance, indicating its compliance to address the court's concerns.&nbsp;

Earlier on Saturday, the Brazilian court asked Elon Musk's social media platform to present documents validating its new legal representative.&nbsp;

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As X complied with the Brazilian court's demands, it has renamed Rachel de Oliveira Conceicao as its legal representative in Brazil. This is a crucial requirement for foreign companies operating in the country. &nbsp;

Brazil has a law, which requires foreign companies to have a legal representative to operate in the country officially. The representative would assume the legal responsibilities for the firm locally.

Moreover, the company has also agreed to pay fines amounting to over USD 3 million and has begun blocking specific accounts identified in a hate speech and misinformation investigation.&nbsp;

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This comes after a months-long conflict between US billionaire Elon Musk and Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes over the firm’s non-compliance with court orders demanding the platform to take action against the spread of hate speech, which the billionaire termed as censorship.

Despite the ban, X was accessible to many users in Brazil for a limited period of time.&nbsp;

The latest move by Musk's X is likely motivated by a desire to maintain a presence in the Brazilian market, which is a significant region for X's global operations.&nbsp;

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Elon Musk's social media platform X has now complied with the Brazil court's demands and will resume its operations in the country. The Brazilian Supreme Court banned platform X in August due to its failure to adhere to court orders related to hate speech moderation.

Elon Musk's social media platform X has now complied with the Brazil court's demands and will resume its operations in the country. The Brazilian Supreme Court banned platform X in August due to its failure to adhere to court orders related to hate speech moderation. However, now, the platform has signalled a change in its stance, indicating its compliance to address the court's concerns. Earlier on Saturday, the Brazilian court asked Elon Musk's social media platform to present documents validating its new legal representative. Also read: Brazilian law prevails in X vs Moraes battle, but it’s not over yet for Musk As X complied with the Brazilian court's demands, it has renamed Rachel de Oliveira Conceicao as its legal representative in Brazil. This is a crucial requirement for foreign companies operating in the country. Brazil has a law, which requires foreign companies to have a legal representative to operate in the country officially. The representative would assume the legal responsibilities for the firm locally. Moreover, the company has also agreed to pay fines amounting to over USD 3 million and has begun blocking specific accounts identified in a hate speech and misinformation investigation. Watch | Tracking the Standoff Between Musk & Brazilian Regulators × This comes after a months-long conflict between US billionaire Elon Musk and Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes over the firm’s non-compliance with court orders demanding the platform to take action against the spread of hate speech, which the billionaire termed as censorship. Despite the ban, X was accessible to many users in Brazil for a limited period of time. The latest move by Musk's X is likely motivated by a desire to maintain a presence in the Brazilian market, which is a significant region for X's global operations. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk’s X takes U-turn, complies with Brazilian court orders to undo ban

Russia’s test launch of its RS-28 Sarmat Super-Heavy Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) has failed at the launch site in Plesetsk Cosmodrome in northern Russia, the Open-source intelligence project MeNMyRC reported.&nbsp;

Satellite images from Maxar, taken on September 21, revealed a potential failure during its test.&nbsp;

Plesetsk Cosmodrome is a Russian spaceport located in Mirny, Arkhangelsk Oblast, about 800 kilometres north of Moscow.

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According to the report, the test was a "complete failure," determining that the missile "detonated in the silo, leaving a massive crater and destroying the test site."

<h2>What is&nbsp;Sarmat Super-Heavy Intercontinental Ballistic Missile?</h2>

Sarmat is one of Russia’s key components to its nuclear arsenal. It was placed on combat duty in &nbsp;2023 and is often referred to as Satan II. The silo-based missile with multiple warheads was announced to be in development by Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2018 as a successor to the Cold War-era R-36 ICMBs, known by their NATO codename Satan.

However, the arms experts were uncertain whether the liquid-fuelled Sarmat failed during the launch itself or if an accident occurred during the defueling process.&nbsp;

Pavel Podvig, a Geneva-based analyst, who operates the Russian Nuclear Forces project, said, "By all indications, it was a failed test. It's a big hole in the ground," adding, "There was a serious incident with the missile and the silo."

Watch |&nbsp;Russian poised to resume nuclear testing 'at any moment'

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The Russian defence ministry has, however, not responded yet and has not made any announcements regarding the planned Sarmat tests in recent days.&nbsp;

Reportedly, this was Sarmat's fourth failure since being placed on combat duty, with Sarmat’s only successful launch occurring in April 2022.

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Russia’s test launch of its RS-28 Sarmat Super-Heavy Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) has failed at the launch site in Plesetsk Cosmodrome in northern Russia, the Open-source intelligence project MeNMyRC reported.

Russia’s test launch of its RS-28 Sarmat Super-Heavy Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) has failed at the launch site in Plesetsk Cosmodrome in northern Russia, the Open-source intelligence project MeNMyRC reported. Satellite images from Maxar, taken on September 21, revealed a potential failure during its test. Plesetsk Cosmodrome is a Russian spaceport located in Mirny, Arkhangelsk Oblast, about 800 kilometres north of Moscow. Also read: Ukraine War: Iran supplied missiles to Russia? After US, EU allegations, Moscow issues statement According to the report, the test was a "complete failure," determining that the missile "detonated in the silo, leaving a massive crater and destroying the test site." What is Sarmat Super-Heavy Intercontinental Ballistic Missile? Sarmat is one of Russia’s key components to its nuclear arsenal. It was placed on combat duty in 2023 and is often referred to as Satan II. The silo-based missile with multiple warheads was announced to be in development by Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2018 as a successor to the Cold War-era R-36 ICMBs, known by their NATO codename Satan. However, the arms experts were uncertain whether the liquid-fuelled Sarmat failed during the launch itself or if an accident occurred during the defueling process. Pavel Podvig, a Geneva-based analyst, who operates the Russian Nuclear Forces project, said, "By all indications, it was a failed test. It's a big hole in the ground," adding, "There was a serious incident with the missile and the silo." Watch | Russian poised to resume nuclear testing 'at any moment' × The Russian defence ministry has, however, not responded yet and has not made any announcements regarding the planned Sarmat tests in recent days. Reportedly, this was Sarmat's fourth failure since being placed on combat duty, with Sarmat’s only successful launch occurring in April 2022. (With inputs from agencies)

Satellite images show failed test of Russian RS-28 Sarmat ballistic missile

The Kremlin on Monday, said that it would study what Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has pressed as his "victory plan" to end the war with Russia after it releases official information.&nbsp;

Ukrainian President Zelensky has traveled to the United States to present a "victory plan" to its closest ally, to further influence White House policy on Ukraine's war with Russia no matter who wins the upcoming presidential elections.&nbsp;

Further, Zelensky is also scheduled to address the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday.&nbsp;

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The Ukrainian president said that he wanted to present the plan to US President Joe Biden and his two potential successors, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.&nbsp;

The Ukrainian officials have suggested that Russia could eventually be invited to a summit to discuss a resolution to the conflict under the new plan.&nbsp;

When asked about Zelensky's initiative, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters, "We believe that one should not analyse media reports. If information about it appears in official sources we will of course scrutinise it. There is a lot of contradictory and unreliable information on it out there, so we are very cautious about this."

Earlier on Friday, Zelensky said, "The Victory Plan envisages quick and concrete steps by our strategic partners - from now until the end of December."

Watch |&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky Says Ukraine 'victory Plan' is Ready

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He added that the plan would act as a "bridge" to a second Ukraine-led summit on peace that Kyiv wants to hold and would invite Russia to later this year.&nbsp;

Stressing that there is no alternative to peace, the Ukrainian leader said, "No freezing of the war or any other manipulations that would simply postpone Russian aggression to another stage."&nbsp;

Oleksandr Kovalenko, a Ukrainian military analyst, said that Zelenskyy might push for longer-term assurances of aid into 2025 and seek some kind of declaration of post-Biden continuity in support.

"This will be a very important moment. Perhaps in some ways, in a political and military-political sense, it will be a pivotal moment," he said.

Meanwhile, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said Biden is eager to discuss Zelenskyy's "comprehensive strategy for success in this war" against Russia.

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The Kremlin on Monday, said that it would study what Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has pressed as his "victory plan" to end the war with Russia after it releases official information.

The Kremlin on Monday, said that it would study what Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has pressed as his "victory plan" to end the war with Russia after it releases official information. Ukrainian President Zelensky has traveled to the United States to present a "victory plan" to its closest ally, to further influence White House policy on Ukraine's war with Russia no matter who wins the upcoming presidential elections. Further, Zelensky is also scheduled to address the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. Also read: Zelensky to present victory plan to Biden, Harris and Trump during US visit The Ukrainian president said that he wanted to present the plan to US President Joe Biden and his two potential successors, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. The Ukrainian officials have suggested that Russia could eventually be invited to a summit to discuss a resolution to the conflict under the new plan. When asked about Zelensky's initiative, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters, "We believe that one should not analyse media reports. If information about it appears in official sources we will of course scrutinise it. There is a lot of contradictory and unreliable information on it out there, so we are very cautious about this." Earlier on Friday, Zelensky said, "The Victory Plan envisages quick and concrete steps by our strategic partners - from now until the end of December." Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky Says Ukraine 'victory Plan' is Ready × He added that the plan would act as a "bridge" to a second Ukraine-led summit on peace that Kyiv wants to hold and would invite Russia to later this year. Stressing that there is no alternative to peace, the Ukrainian leader said, "No freezing of the war or any other manipulations that would simply postpone Russian aggression to another stage." Oleksandr Kovalenko, a Ukrainian military analyst, said that Zelenskyy might push for longer-term assurances of aid into 2025 and seek some kind of declaration of post-Biden continuity in support. "This will be a very important moment. Perhaps in some ways, in a political and military-political sense, it will be a pivotal moment," he said. Meanwhile, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said Biden is eager to discuss Zelenskyy's "comprehensive strategy for success in this war" against Russia. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos (With inputs from agencies)

Kremlin says will study Zelensky's 'victory plan' if released officially

Israel President Isaac Herzog stressed on Monday that Israel is not seeking war with Hezbollah but is defending its citizens from attacks by the Lebanon-based terror group.&nbsp;

"I repeat and reiterate: Israel does not seek war. But we have the right and the duty to defend our people," Herzog said in a post on X.&nbsp;

Posting a video in the post, the Israeli president said that Hezbollah stores and launches missiles in civilian areas and homes, adding that thousands of long-range rockets are kept in the houses and are launched with the intent of killing the Israeli people.&nbsp;

"Here’s just an example of the threat we face. This IDF video shows how Hezbollah stores and launches missiles in civilian areas and homes. Thousands and thousands of long-range rockets are kept in houses, living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens, and then launched with the sole intention of killing our people," he said.&nbsp;

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The president further asked, "Would you accept this in your or your neighbor’s home? What nation would accept its citizens living under such a threat from its neighbours?"

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Earlier on Sunday, Herzog said that his country did not want this war with Hezbollah, stressing that this war was waged upon Israel by the proxies of the empire of the evil of Iran, on October 7 by Hamas, and on October 8 by Hezbollah.&nbsp;

"This is the real watershed in the world," Herzog said. "The world has to stop this. The world has to be with us. And the world has to understand that we are fighting for the free world and we must bring our hostages back home as soon as possible. This is the biggest plight of humanity at this current stage."

The President's remarks come after Israel and Lebanon heavily fired overnight, following a string of attacks against Hezbollah.&nbsp;

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On Friday last week, an Israeli airstrike in Beirut killed a top Hezbollah commander, Ibrahim Aqil, among others, in the deadliest targeting of the Lebanese capital since the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah war.

Earlier, after Israel's alleged role in the pagers' explosions across Lebanon, Hezbollah had vowed retaliation after those explosive devices killed dozens of people.&nbsp;

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Israel President Isaac Herzog stressed on Monday that Israel is not seeking war with Hezbollah but is defending its citizens from attacks by the Lebanon-based terror group.

Israel President Isaac Herzog stressed on Monday that Israel is not seeking war with Hezbollah but is defending its citizens from attacks by the Lebanon-based terror group. "I repeat and reiterate: Israel does not seek war. But we have the right and the duty to defend our people," Herzog said in a post on X. Posting a video in the post, the Israeli president said that Hezbollah stores and launches missiles in civilian areas and homes, adding that thousands of long-range rockets are kept in the houses and are launched with the intent of killing the Israeli people. "Here’s just an example of the threat we face. This IDF video shows how Hezbollah stores and launches missiles in civilian areas and homes. Thousands and thousands of long-range rockets are kept in houses, living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens, and then launched with the sole intention of killing our people," he said. I repeat and reiterate: Israel does not seek war. But we have the right and the duty to defend our people. Here’s just an example of the threat we face. This IDF video shows how Hezbollah stores and launches missiles in civilian areas and homes. Thousands and thousands of long… pic.twitter.com/mqQryzD8Er — יצחק הרצוג Isaac Herzog (@Isaac_Herzog) September 23, 2024 × The president further asked, "Would you accept this in your or your neighbor’s home? What nation would accept its citizens living under such a threat from its neighbours?" Also read: Gaza war: Half of hostages held by Hamas since Oct 7 have died, PM Netanyahu tells MPs Earlier on Sunday, Herzog said that his country did not want this war with Hezbollah, stressing that this war was waged upon Israel by the proxies of the empire of the evil of Iran, on October 7 by Hamas, and on October 8 by Hezbollah. "This is the real watershed in the world," Herzog said. "The world has to stop this. The world has to be with us. And the world has to understand that we are fighting for the free world and we must bring our hostages back home as soon as possible. This is the biggest plight of humanity at this current stage." The President's remarks come after Israel and Lebanon heavily fired overnight, following a string of attacks against Hezbollah. Watch | Israel-Hamas War: Gallant Says, 'Steps to Continue Until Israeli Residents Can Return Home' × On Friday last week, an Israeli airstrike in Beirut killed a top Hezbollah commander, Ibrahim Aqil, among others, in the deadliest targeting of the Lebanese capital since the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah war. Earlier, after Israel's alleged role in the pagers' explosions across Lebanon, Hezbollah had vowed retaliation after those explosive devices killed dozens of people. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Israel does not seek war, but we have duty, right to defend our people’: President Herzog

Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris raised more than triple the funds for her presidential campaign when&nbsp;compared to&nbsp;her Republican rival Donald Trump&nbsp;in the month of August, the United States Federal Election Commission (FEC) said in the latest figures.&nbsp;

Harris and the Democratic National Committee (DNC) saw $257 million flow into their coffers, compared with $85 million raised by Trump and the Republican National Committee (RNC). Democrats have witnessed&nbsp;an increase in&nbsp;financial fundraising since US President&nbsp;Joe Biden&nbsp;called off his&nbsp;re-election bid.&nbsp;

The FEC highlighted that Harris'&nbsp;Democratic campaign,&nbsp;her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, and the DNC have&nbsp;$286 million to use&nbsp;in the final two months before the election on November 5, compared with Trump's $214 million.&nbsp;

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The FEC revealed that spending on the Harris-Walz campaign reached $174 million last month, almost three times as much as the Trump campaign outlays of $61 million.&nbsp;

However, the campaign and national committee spending together&nbsp;showed a less extreme split. Harris and the Democrats splurged $258 million last month into her sprint for the presidency.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Trump and the Republicans spent&nbsp;$121 million on campaign advertising and costs which was reportedly&nbsp;$36 million more than they raised that month.&nbsp;

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Despite the Harris campaign's cash advantage, the polls – nationally and in swing states – indicate an extremely tight race between the candidates.&nbsp;

Both campaigns stressed that most of their expenditure was on advertisements, with smaller sums paying for rallies, travel and campaign staff salaries.

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Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris raised more than triple the funds for her presidential campaign when compared to her Republican rival Donald Trump in the month of August, the United States Federal Election Commission (FEC) said in the latest figures.

Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris raised more than triple the funds for her presidential campaign when compared to her Republican rival Donald Trump in the month of August, the United States Federal Election Commission (FEC) said in the latest figures. Harris and the Democratic National Committee (DNC) saw $257 million flow into their coffers, compared with $85 million raised by Trump and the Republican National Committee (RNC). Democrats have witnessed an increase in financial fundraising since US President Joe Biden called off his re-election bid. The FEC highlighted that Harris' Democratic campaign, her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, and the DNC have $286 million to use in the final two months before the election on November 5, compared with Trump's $214 million. Also read: Trump says Jews would be to blame if he lost election, reiterates Israel may cease to exist if 'enemy' wins The FEC revealed that spending on the Harris-Walz campaign reached $174 million last month, almost three times as much as the Trump campaign outlays of $61 million. However, the campaign and national committee spending together showed a less extreme split. Harris and the Democrats splurged $258 million last month into her sprint for the presidency. Meanwhile, Trump and the Republicans spent $121 million on campaign advertising and costs which was reportedly $36 million more than they raised that month. Watch | US Elections 2024: Trump, Harris intensify campaigning × Despite the Harris campaign's cash advantage, the polls – nationally and in swing states – indicate an extremely tight race between the candidates. Both campaigns stressed that most of their expenditure was on advertisements, with smaller sums paying for rallies, travel and campaign staff salaries. (With inputs from agencies)

US presidential election: Kamala Harris' fundraising triples Donald Trump's in August

The US Secret Service on Friday detailed a litany of security failures uncovered by its review of the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump at a rally in July.

Shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks was able to open fire from a nearby rooftop at the outdoor event held by Republican election candidate Trump, who narrowly escaped death and suffered a wound to his right ear.

Watch |&nbsp;Trump Assassination Bid: FBI probing apparent assassination attempt

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The review "identified deficiencies in the advanced planning and its implementation by Secret Service personnel," Acting Director Ronald Rowe said at a press briefing.

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"While some members of the advance team were very diligent, there was complacency on the part of others that led to a breach of security protocols."

Among the failures identified by Rowe were poor communication with local law enforcement, an "over-reliance" on mobile devices "resulting in information being siloed" and line of sight issues, which "were acknowledged but not properly mitigated."

"At approximately 18:10 local time, by a phone call, the&nbsp;Secret&nbsp;Service&nbsp;security room calls the countersniper response agent reporting an individual on the roof of the AGR building," Rowe said.

"That vital piece of information was&nbsp;not&nbsp;relayed over the&nbsp;Secret&nbsp;Service&nbsp;radio network."

Two attendees of the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania were injured from gunfire and a third, 50-year-old firefighter Corey Comperatore, died as a result.

Crooks was shot dead by Secret Service personnel.

Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle resigned in the aftermath of the incident and several additional Secret Service agents have been put on leave.

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The US Secret Service on Friday detailed a litany of security failures uncovered by its review of the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump at a rally in July.

The US Secret Service on Friday detailed a litany of security failures uncovered by its review of the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump at a rally in July. Shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks was able to open fire from a nearby rooftop at the outdoor event held by Republican election candidate Trump, who narrowly escaped death and suffered a wound to his right ear. Watch | Trump Assassination Bid: FBI probing apparent assassination attempt × The review "identified deficiencies in the advanced planning and its implementation by Secret Service personnel," Acting Director Ronald Rowe said at a press briefing. Also read: Trump fans at rally face mysterious illness that made their eyes 'burn like hell' "While some members of the advance team were very diligent, there was complacency on the part of others that led to a breach of security protocols." Among the failures identified by Rowe were poor communication with local law enforcement, an "over-reliance" on mobile devices "resulting in information being siloed" and line of sight issues, which "were acknowledged but not properly mitigated." "At approximately 18:10 local time, by a phone call, the Secret Service security room calls the countersniper response agent reporting an individual on the roof of the AGR building," Rowe said. "That vital piece of information was not relayed over the Secret Service radio network." Two attendees of the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania were injured from gunfire and a third, 50-year-old firefighter Corey Comperatore, died as a result. Crooks was shot dead by Secret Service personnel. Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle resigned in the aftermath of the incident and several additional Secret Service agents have been put on leave. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

US Secret Service accepts 'deficiencies' before Trump assassination attempt in July

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived to an enthusiastic welcome in Philadelphia as he kicked off his three-day visit to the United States, on Saturday.

A large number of people from the Indian community in the US had gathered at the Philadelphia International Airport to give a warm welcome to PM Modi.

The Prime Minister interacted with the Indian community on his arrival as people jostled to get a selfie with him.

"Landed in Philadelphia. Today's programme will be focused on the Quad Summit and the bilateral meeting with US President Joe Biden. I am sure the discussions throughout the day will contribute to making our planet better and addressing key global challenges," PM Modi posted on X after his arrival.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pm-modi-arrives-in-us-to-attend-quad-summit-to-hold-meeting-with-president-biden-760765">Also read:&nbsp;PM Modi arrives in US to attend Quad Summit, to hold meeting with President Biden</a>

Hundreds had also gathered at the hotel where PM Modi will be putting up during his stay in Delaware.

Irrespective of the long flight, PM Modi and the travelling Indian delegation will have no time to get over the jetlag considering the busy schedule lined up for the day, immediately after their arrival.

The Prime Minister will be holding bilateral discussions with President Biden and other leaders of the Quad grouping, including Australian PM Anthony Albanese and Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan.

Some key Indo-Pacific Economic Framework-related agreements and an India-US Drug Framework-related MoU are expected to be signed following PM Modi's meeting with Biden. A bilateral fact sheet will also be released after the bilateral discussions between the two leaders.

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The all-important sixth Quad Leaders' Summit - fourth in-person - is scheduled at around 4 PM EST (around 1.30 AM, India time on Sunday) at Archmere Academy, where Biden attended High school.

After the plenary session, the Quad leaders will gather together for the unveiling of the Cancer Moonshot event, a signature initiative that aims at implementing innovative strategies to prevent, detect, treat, and alleviate the impact of cancer on patients and their families.

It is for the first time that Biden will also be hosting foreign leaders in Wilmington as President - including an "intimate leaders' dinner" at his private home following the Moonshot event - which the White House believes is "a reflection of his deep personal relationships with each of the Quad Leaders", and the importance of the Quad to all countries.

"I look forward to joining my colleagues President Biden, Prime Minister Albanese, and Prime Minister Kishida for the Quad Summit. The forum has emerged as a key group of like-minded countries to work for peace, progress and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. My meeting with President Biden will allow us to review and identify new pathways to further deepen the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership for the benefit of our people and the global good," said PM Modi before his departure, on Saturday.

Quad - a diplomatic partnership between India, the United States, Australia, and Japan - remains committed to supporting an open, stable, and prosperous Indo-Pacific that is inclusive and resilient.

The Quad countries account for a 1.9 billion combined population, 44 per cent of two-way merchandise trade across the Indo-Pacific region, US $34.8 trillion combined GDP, and hold 30 per cent of Global Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) stock.

Having swapped its turn with the US due to scheduling issues, India will now be hosting the 2025 Quad Summit as the relationship between the partner nations continues to expand both strategically and economically.

From Wilmington, Prime Minister Modi will travel to New York where he will address a community rally at the Nassau Coliseum in Long Island on Sunday which is expected to be attended by more than 16,000 people.

"The Indian community has distinguished itself in the USA, making a positive impact across diverse sectors. It's always a delight to interact with them. At around 9:30 PM India time on Sunday, 22nd September, I will address the Modi and US programme in New York City. Let's celebrate the bonds that connect our nations!" said PM Modi after his arrival in the United States.

The prime minister will also be attending a Business Roundtable with CEOs of leading US companies in the cutting-edge areas of Artificial Intelligence, semiconductors, quantum computing, and biotechnology besides holding bilateral meetings with several other world leaders during his stay in New York.

On Monday (Sep 23), PM Modi will address the Summit of the Future in the UN General Assembly which will bring together world leaders with the objective of enhancing multilateral cooperation and tackling the most pressing global challenges.

An outcome document Pact for the Future, along with annexes on the global digital compact and a declaration for future generations, are expected to be adopted by the world leaders during the event.

Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION&nbsp;audience.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived to an enthusiastic welcome in Philadelphia as he kicked off his three-day visit to the United States, on Saturday. A large number of people from the Indian community in the US had gathered at the Philadelphia International Airport to give a warm welcome to PM Modi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived to an enthusiastic welcome in Philadelphia as he kicked off his three-day visit to the United States, on Saturday. A large number of people from the Indian community in the US had gathered at the Philadelphia International Airport to give a warm welcome to PM Modi. The Prime Minister interacted with the Indian community on his arrival as people jostled to get a selfie with him. "Landed in Philadelphia. Today's programme will be focused on the Quad Summit and the bilateral meeting with US President Joe Biden. I am sure the discussions throughout the day will contribute to making our planet better and addressing key global challenges," PM Modi posted on X after his arrival. Also read: PM Modi arrives in US to attend Quad Summit, to hold meeting with President Biden Hundreds had also gathered at the hotel where PM Modi will be putting up during his stay in Delaware. Irrespective of the long flight, PM Modi and the travelling Indian delegation will have no time to get over the jetlag considering the busy schedule lined up for the day, immediately after their arrival. The Prime Minister will be holding bilateral discussions with President Biden and other leaders of the Quad grouping, including Australian PM Anthony Albanese and Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan. Some key Indo-Pacific Economic Framework-related agreements and an India-US Drug Framework-related MoU are expected to be signed following PM Modi's meeting with Biden. A bilateral fact sheet will also be released after the bilateral discussions between the two leaders. Watch | Indian PM's US Visit: PM Modi To Attend Sixth-QUAD Leaders' Summit × The all-important sixth Quad Leaders' Summit - fourth in-person - is scheduled at around 4 PM EST (around 1.30 AM, India time on Sunday) at Archmere Academy, where Biden attended High school. After the plenary session, the Quad leaders will gather together for the unveiling of the Cancer Moonshot event, a signature initiative that aims at implementing innovative strategies to prevent, detect, treat, and alleviate the impact of cancer on patients and their families. It is for the first time that Biden will also be hosting foreign leaders in Wilmington as President - including an "intimate leaders' dinner" at his private home following the Moonshot event - which the White House believes is "a reflection of his deep personal relationships with each of the Quad Leaders", and the importance of the Quad to all countries. "I look forward to joining my colleagues President Biden, Prime Minister Albanese, and Prime Minister Kishida for the Quad Summit. The forum has emerged as a key group of like-minded countries to work for peace, progress and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. My meeting with President Biden will allow us to review and identify new pathways to further deepen the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership for the benefit of our people and the global good," said PM Modi before his departure, on Saturday. Quad - a diplomatic partnership between India, the United States, Australia, and Japan - remains committed to supporting an open, stable, and prosperous Indo-Pacific that is inclusive and resilient. The Quad countries account for a 1.9 billion combined population, 44 per cent of two-way merchandise trade across the Indo-Pacific region, US $34.8 trillion combined GDP, and hold 30 per cent of Global Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) stock. Having swapped its turn with the US due to scheduling issues, India will now be hosting the 2025 Quad Summit as the relationship between the partner nations continues to expand both strategically and economically. From Wilmington, Prime Minister Modi will travel to New York where he will address a community rally at the Nassau Coliseum in Long Island on Sunday which is expected to be attended by more than 16,000 people. "The Indian community has distinguished itself in the USA, making a positive impact across diverse sectors. It's always a delight to interact with them. At around 9:30 PM India time on Sunday, 22nd September, I will address the Modi and US programme in New York City. Let's celebrate the bonds that connect our nations!" said PM Modi after his arrival in the United States. The prime minister will also be attending a Business Roundtable with CEOs of leading US companies in the cutting-edge areas of Artificial Intelligence, semiconductors, quantum computing, and biotechnology besides holding bilateral meetings with several other world leaders during his stay in New York. On Monday (Sep 23), PM Modi will address the Summit of the Future in the UN General Assembly which will bring together world leaders with the objective of enhancing multilateral cooperation and tackling the most pressing global challenges. An outcome document Pact for the Future, along with annexes on the global digital compact and a declaration for future generations, are expected to be adopted by the world leaders during the event. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Indian diaspora greets PM Modi as he arrives in US

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived&nbsp;in the United States on Saturday (Sep 21)&nbsp;to attend the Quad Summit and address a key conclave at the United Nations. He is also expected to hold a bilateral meeting with US President Joe Biden. In other news, polls closed in cash-strapped Sri Lanka on Saturday evening with the voter turnout at nearly 70 per cent an hour before polling stations closed at 4 pm (local time).&nbsp;

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Cash-strapped Sri Lanka voted for its next president Saturday in an effective referendum on an unpopular International Monetary Fund austerity plan enacted after the island nation's unprecedented financial crisis.&nbsp;Turnout was at nearly 70 per cent an hour before polling stations closed at 4:00 pm (1030 GMT), an election commission official said, citing provisional figures.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the United States on Saturday (Sep 21) to attend the Quad Summit and address a key conclave at the United Nations. He is also expected to hold a bilateral meeting with US President Joe Biden.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the United States on Saturday (Sep 21) to attend the Quad Summit and address a key conclave at the United Nations. He is also expected to hold a bilateral meeting with US President Joe Biden. In other news, polls closed in cash-strapped Sri Lanka on Saturday evening with the voter turnout at nearly 70 per cent an hour before polling stations closed at 4 pm (local time). Click on the headlines to read more: PM Modi arrives in US to attend Quad Summit, to hold meeting with President Biden Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday arrived in the US on a three-day visit to “further strengthen India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership,” attend the Quad summit and address a key conclave at the United Nations. Polls close in Sri Lanka with 70 per cent voter turnout Cash-strapped Sri Lanka voted for its next president Saturday in an effective referendum on an unpopular International Monetary Fund austerity plan enacted after the island nation's unprecedented financial crisis. Turnout was at nearly 70 per cent an hour before polling stations closed at 4:00 pm (1030 GMT), an election commission official said, citing provisional figures. White House interacts with pro-Khalistan groups, offers ‘protection’ from transnational aggression The White House has officially interacted with a pro-Khalistan Sikh group and assured them of "protection from any transnational aggression on its soil". The unprecedented meeting took place just ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s arrival on Saturday (Sep 21), who is on a three-day visit to the United States. Modi is set to attend the Quad leaders’ summit along with leaders of the US, Japan and Australia. Gaza war: 22 killed as IDF targets school-turned-shelter, Israel says it hit militants Gaza's civil defence agency said an Israeli strike Saturday on a school-turned-shelter in the Palestinian territory's largest city killed 22 people, while Israel's military said it targeted Hamas militants. PM Modi’s US visit: Security beefed up amid threats from pro-Khalistan elements Security officials in New Delhi and Washington DC have ensured enhanced security measures for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will arrive in the United States for a three-day visit on Saturday (Sep 21). The officials have been in touch for over the last 15 days and have beefed up security amid concerns following two assassination attempts on ex-US president Donald Trump. Atishi takes oath as Delhi CM, becomes youngest leader to hold top office Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi was sworn in as Delhi's youngest chief minister on Saturday (Sep 21). The oath-taking ceremony began at 4:30 pm IST at Raj Niwas. The ceremony was initially scheduled for September 26-27 but was preponed at the request of the Delhi LG. Bangladesh reverses hilsa export ban, to send 3,000 tonnes of fish to India for Durga Puja Bangladesh has reversed the hilsa fish export ban and has approved the export of 3000 tonnes of hilsa fish to India ahead of the occasion of Durga Puja, Dhaka's commerce ministry announced in a statement on Saturday (Sep 21), as reported by Bangladesh-based newspaper The Daily Star. Tirupati laddoo row: Amul files complaint against X users for claiming that it supplied ghee to temple Amid the Tirupati laddoo row in Andhra Pradesh, Amul filed a complaint with Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Police Station on Saturday (Sep 21) after false reports on social media platform X claimed that the ghee used in the Tirupati temple's laddoos was supplied by the Indian dairy brand. CSK set to retain Jadeja, Ruturaj for IPL 2025; Dhoni retention subject to policy amendment from BCCI: Reports With the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auctions fast approaching, franchises are set to lay out plans for the next campaign. Part of the conversation could see Chennai Super Kings (CSK) retain a chunk of star names including Ravindra Jadeja and Gaikwad. However, the biggest name that is in the headlines is MS Dhoni as fans await his future. According to reports, CSK will retain Dhoni if the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) approves amendments to the retention policy. Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi to exchange wedding vows once again in a grand ceremony Lovebirds Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi are preparing to walk down the aisle for the second time! The pair have planned a grand wedding ceremony in Italy this weekend. After tying the knot in a private ceremony back in May, the celebrity couple has now set their sights on a massive celebration in Florence. The couple, who first got married in secret with only close family present, are pulling out all the stops for their second wedding.

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