The Israeli military on Sunday (May 5) shut the Kerem Shalom border crossing for humanitarian aid trucks, which is one of the most important routes into southern Gaza after rockets were fired towards the gateway.

The Israeli army said that 10 missiles were launched from Rafah in southern Gaza towards the crossing.

The army however said that only the Kerem Shalom was shut and the rest remained open.

"Approximately 10 projectile launches were identified crossing from the area adjacent to the Rafah Crossing toward the area of Kerem Shalom," the army said in a statement, adding that the "Kerem Shalom Crossing is currently closed to the passage of humanitarian aid trucks".

Later, Hamas claimed responsibility for the attack which as per Israeli and Palestinian local media reports resulted in Israeli casualties.

The armed wing of the Palestinian militant group said that it launched an air offensive targeting the Israeli army base by the crossing.&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/netanyahus-cabinet-unanimously-votes-to-shut-down-al-jazeera-offices-in-israel-718195">Israel cabinet votes to shut down Al Jazeera offices in country; Hamas reacts</a>

However, the group did not share details about where it fired the rockets from.

As per the news agency Reuters, Hamas media quoted a source close to the Palestinian Islamist group saying the commercial crossing was not the target.&nbsp;

<h2>'Ending Gaza war now would keep Hamas in power,' says Netanyahu&nbsp;</h2>

Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (May 5) hardening his stance on the demands put forward by Hamas proposing an end to the war in Gaza in exchange for hostages, said that this would keep the Palestinian militant group in power.

However, he said that Israel was ready to halt the fighting in order to secure the release of hostages held captive by Hamas, which according to media reports are still numbered over 130.

"But while Israel has shown willingness, Hamas remains entrenched in its extreme positions, first among them the demand to remove all our forces from the Gaza Strip, end the war, and leave Hamas in power," Netanyahu said.

"Israel cannot accept that."

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The Israeli military on Sunday (May 5) shut the Kerem Shalom border crossing for humanitarian aid trucks, which is one of the most important routes into southern Gaza after rockets were fired towards the gateway.

The Israeli military on Sunday (May 5) shut the Kerem Shalom border crossing for humanitarian aid trucks, which is one of the most important routes into southern Gaza after rockets were fired towards the gateway. The Israeli army said that 10 missiles were launched from Rafah in southern Gaza towards the crossing. The army however said that only the Kerem Shalom was shut and the rest remained open. "Approximately 10 projectile launches were identified crossing from the area adjacent to the Rafah Crossing toward the area of Kerem Shalom," the army said in a statement, adding that the "Kerem Shalom Crossing is currently closed to the passage of humanitarian aid trucks". Later, Hamas claimed responsibility for the attack which as per Israeli and Palestinian local media reports resulted in Israeli casualties. The armed wing of the Palestinian militant group said that it launched an air offensive targeting the Israeli army base by the crossing. Also read: Israel cabinet votes to shut down Al Jazeera offices in country; Hamas reacts However, the group did not share details about where it fired the rockets from. As per the news agency Reuters, Hamas media quoted a source close to the Palestinian Islamist group saying the commercial crossing was not the target. 'Ending Gaza war now would keep Hamas in power,' says Netanyahu Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (May 5) hardening his stance on the demands put forward by Hamas proposing an end to the war in Gaza in exchange for hostages, said that this would keep the Palestinian militant group in power. However, he said that Israel was ready to halt the fighting in order to secure the release of hostages held captive by Hamas, which according to media reports are still numbered over 130. "But while Israel has shown willingness, Hamas remains entrenched in its extreme positions, first among them the demand to remove all our forces from the Gaza Strip, end the war, and leave Hamas in power," Netanyahu said. "Israel cannot accept that." (With inputs from agencies)

Israel shuts key border crossing for aid trucks as Hamas fires rockets

Poland on Saturday (May 4) denounced Russia for its alleged cyberattacks reported by Germany and the Czech Republic stating that it was too targeted by the hackers.

Expressing solidarity with Germany and the Czech Republic, Poland's foreign ministry released a statement condemning the "harmful activities" carried out in cyberspace by Russian entities.

"Poland, which is also one of the targets of the APT 28 attacks, strongly condemns the repeated, unacceptable and harmful activities carried out in cyberspace by Russian entities," the statement said.

However, Warsaw did not provide any details regarding the attack in the statement.

"Facing the continuous increase in threats in cyberspace, Poland is actively working to protect critical infrastructure, build resilience and strengthen cyber defence."

Germany, on Friday (May 3) blamed Russia for a series of cyberattacks and alleged that Moscow’s intelligence service was behind the activities that targeted German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s party Social Democrats (SPD), last year.&nbsp;

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said that a recent government investigation found that a cyberattack targeting members of the SPD had been carried out by a Russian group called APT28 which operates under “the military intelligence service of Russia”.&nbsp;

“We can now clearly attribute the attack to the Russian group APT28, which is controlled by the Russian military intelligence service GRU,” Baerbock told reporters during a visit to Australia.

She added, “In other words, it was a state-sponsored Russian cyberattack on Germany and this is absolutely intolerable and unacceptable and will have consequences.”

APT28, also known as Fancy Bear or Pawn Storm, has been accused of dozens of cyberattacks around the world.&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kremlin-accuses-david-cameron-of-direct-escalation-over-arms-for-ukraine-717866">Kremlin accuses David Cameron of 'direct escalation' over arms for Ukraine</a>

Last year, SPD announced that cybercriminals had targeted email accounts belonging to its executives, earlier in 2023.&nbsp;

According to German officials, hackers exploited a previously unknown vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook to compromise email accounts.&nbsp;

The German interior ministry also said that from December 2022 onwards SPD and companies in the logistics, defence, aerospace and IT sectors were targeted by Russian hackers.&nbsp;

<h2>Czech Republic officials level&nbsp;similar allegations</h2>

Officials in the Czech Republic also levelled similar allegations against Russia. Czech government officials said some of its state institutions had been the target of cyberattacks and&nbsp;blamed APT28 who again exploited a weakness in Microsoft Outlook, last year.&nbsp;

German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser during a joint news conference in Prague with her Czech counterpart Vit Rakusan said such cyberattacks are “a threat to our democracy, national security and our free societies”.&nbsp;

She added, “We are calling on Russia again to stop these activities.” Meanwhile, Rakusan said his country’s infrastructure had recently experienced “higher dozens” of such attacks.&nbsp;

The Russian Embassy in Germany however denied the allegations stating&nbsp;that its envoy “categorically rejected the accusations that Russian state structures were involved in the given incident... as unsubstantiated and groundless”.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Poland on Saturday (May 4) denounced Russia for its alleged cyberattacks reported by Germany and the Czech Republic stating that it was too targeted by the hackers.

Poland on Saturday (May 4) denounced Russia for its alleged cyberattacks reported by Germany and the Czech Republic stating that it was too targeted by the hackers. Expressing solidarity with Germany and the Czech Republic, Poland's foreign ministry released a statement condemning the "harmful activities" carried out in cyberspace by Russian entities. "Poland, which is also one of the targets of the APT 28 attacks, strongly condemns the repeated, unacceptable and harmful activities carried out in cyberspace by Russian entities," the statement said. However, Warsaw did not provide any details regarding the attack in the statement. "Facing the continuous increase in threats in cyberspace, Poland is actively working to protect critical infrastructure, build resilience and strengthen cyber defence." Germany, on Friday (May 3) blamed Russia for a series of cyberattacks and alleged that Moscow’s intelligence service was behind the activities that targeted German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s party Social Democrats (SPD), last year. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said that a recent government investigation found that a cyberattack targeting members of the SPD had been carried out by a Russian group called APT28 which operates under “the military intelligence service of Russia”. “We can now clearly attribute the attack to the Russian group APT28, which is controlled by the Russian military intelligence service GRU,” Baerbock told reporters during a visit to Australia. She added, “In other words, it was a state-sponsored Russian cyberattack on Germany and this is absolutely intolerable and unacceptable and will have consequences.” APT28, also known as Fancy Bear or Pawn Storm, has been accused of dozens of cyberattacks around the world. Also read: Kremlin accuses David Cameron of 'direct escalation' over arms for Ukraine Last year, SPD announced that cybercriminals had targeted email accounts belonging to its executives, earlier in 2023. According to German officials, hackers exploited a previously unknown vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook to compromise email accounts. The German interior ministry also said that from December 2022 onwards SPD and companies in the logistics, defence, aerospace and IT sectors were targeted by Russian hackers. Czech Republic officials level similar allegations Officials in the Czech Republic also levelled similar allegations against Russia. Czech government officials said some of its state institutions had been the target of cyberattacks and blamed APT28 who again exploited a weakness in Microsoft Outlook, last year. German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser during a joint news conference in Prague with her Czech counterpart Vit Rakusan said such cyberattacks are “a threat to our democracy, national security and our free societies”. She added, “We are calling on Russia again to stop these activities.” Meanwhile, Rakusan said his country’s infrastructure had recently experienced “higher dozens” of such attacks. The Russian Embassy in Germany however denied the allegations stating that its envoy “categorically rejected the accusations that Russian state structures were involved in the given incident... as unsubstantiated and groundless”. (With inputs from agencies)

Poland joins Germany, Czech Republic in accusing Russia of cyberattacks, says ‘was targeted too’

Janata Dal (Secular) party leader HD Revanna was on Saturday (May 4) taken into custody by Special Investigation Team (SIT) officials in Karnataka in connection with a kidnapping case registered against him.

The development came following a special court for People's Representatives in Bengaluru rejected the interim bail application of the JD(S) leader and his son JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna over the alleged "obscene videos" case.

Justice Santosh Gajanana Bhat's bench of the court rejected the interim bail plea of both the Janata Dal (Secular) leaders on Saturday.

The former minister was arrested from the Padmanabhanagar residence of his father, JD(S) chief and former prime minister HD Deve Gowda and brought to the SIT office.

The action was taken by the police on the basis of a complaint that was filed by the son of the woman who was allegedly "abducted and sexually abused".

The FIR alleged that the woman who worked as a housemaid at HD Revanna's home for six years was sexually abused by Revanna's son Prajwal, who is also the Lok Sabha candidate for BJP-JD(S) from the Hassan constituency, before returning to her village, was allegedly abducted.

The case was registered against Revanna and former minister and his confidant Sathish Babanna in Mysuru, who already has been arrested in the case.

The woman was allegedly kidnapped so as to prevent her from testifying against Prajwal, reported news agency PTI citing police sources.

The police officials on Saturday rescued the abducted woman from a farmhouse that is said to be owned by an aide of Revanna. It was located at Kalenahalli village in Hunsur taluk of Mysuru district.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jds-to-suspend-prajwal-revanna-over-allegations-of-sexual-abuse-716443">Also read:&nbsp;JD(S) to suspend Prajwal Revanna over allegations of sexual abuse</a>

<h2>What does the FIR say?</h2>

According to the FIR, a few days before the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka on April 26, Babanna visited the woman's residence and claimed that Revanna’s wife Bhavani required her assistance for some tasks.&nbsp;

Later, Babanna allegedly cautioned the family not to involve the police if they came to their residence and threatened them with legal action. On April 29, around 9 am, Babanna returned, warning the family that the woman would be implicated in a case. He then took her with him, stating that Revanna had summoned her, as detailed by the woman’s son in the FIR.

“While I was looking for my mother, on May 1, a couple of my friends asked about my mother featured in the alleged sex tapes of Prajwal. I called Satish over the phone to check the whereabouts of my mother and he said that a case had been registered against her and she had to get bail,”&nbsp;the FIR read.

(With inputs from agencies)

Janata Dal (Secular) party leader HD Revanna was on Saturday (May 4) taken into custody by Special Investigation Team (SIT) officials in Karnataka in connection with a kidnapping case registered against him.

Janata Dal (Secular) party leader HD Revanna was on Saturday (May 4) taken into custody by Special Investigation Team (SIT) officials in Karnataka in connection with a kidnapping case registered against him. The development came following a special court for People's Representatives in Bengaluru rejected the interim bail application of the JD(S) leader and his son JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna over the alleged "obscene videos" case. Justice Santosh Gajanana Bhat's bench of the court rejected the interim bail plea of both the Janata Dal (Secular) leaders on Saturday. The former minister was arrested from the Padmanabhanagar residence of his father, JD(S) chief and former prime minister HD Deve Gowda and brought to the SIT office. The action was taken by the police on the basis of a complaint that was filed by the son of the woman who was allegedly "abducted and sexually abused". The FIR alleged that the woman who worked as a housemaid at HD Revanna's home for six years was sexually abused by Revanna's son Prajwal, who is also the Lok Sabha candidate for BJP-JD(S) from the Hassan constituency, before returning to her village, was allegedly abducted. The case was registered against Revanna and former minister and his confidant Sathish Babanna in Mysuru, who already has been arrested in the case. The woman was allegedly kidnapped so as to prevent her from testifying against Prajwal, reported news agency PTI citing police sources. The police officials on Saturday rescued the abducted woman from a farmhouse that is said to be owned by an aide of Revanna. It was located at Kalenahalli village in Hunsur taluk of Mysuru district. Also read: JD(S) to suspend Prajwal Revanna over allegations of sexual abuse What does the FIR say? According to the FIR, a few days before the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka on April 26, Babanna visited the woman's residence and claimed that Revanna’s wife Bhavani required her assistance for some tasks. Later, Babanna allegedly cautioned the family not to involve the police if they came to their residence and threatened them with legal action. On April 29, around 9 am, Babanna returned, warning the family that the woman would be implicated in a case. He then took her with him, stating that Revanna had summoned her, as detailed by the woman’s son in the FIR. “While I was looking for my mother, on May 1, a couple of my friends asked about my mother featured in the alleged sex tapes of Prajwal. I called Satish over the phone to check the whereabouts of my mother and he said that a case had been registered against her and she had to get bail,” the FIR read. (With inputs from agencies)

JD(S) leader HD Revanna taken into custody in kidnapping case as court denies interim protection

Turkey on Thursday (May 2) halted its exports and imports to and from Israel, reported Bloomberg News citing Turkish officials amid the ongoing fighting in the Gaza Strip.

The Turkish ports have reportedly begun preventing the export of goods to Haifa and Ashdod ports respectively, whereas the goods that are arriving in Turkey from Israel are not being unloaded, said the Times of Israel citing the Globes financial daily reports.

Both countries had a trade volume of $6.8 billion in the year 2023.

<h2>Israeli Foreign Minister Katz accuses Erdogan of 'breaking agreements'</h2>

Following the reports, Foreign Minister Israel Katz accused Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of “breaking agreements by blocking ports for Israeli imports and exports.”

Katz took to his official X handle and said, “This is how a dictator behaves, disregarding the interests of the Turkish people and businessmen, and ignoring international trade agreements.”

He then said that he has directed Director General Yaakov Blitshtein to “immediately engage with all relevant parties in the government to create alternatives for trade with Turkey, focusing on local production and imports from other countries.”

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“Israel will emerge with a strong and daring economy,” Katz vowed. “We Win, and They Lose.”

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<h2>Erdogan calls on Palestinians to unite after meeting with Hamas chief</h2>

Last month, Erdogan met with Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Istanbul and following his meeting, urged the Palestinians to unite amid the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip.

As per the Turkish media reports, the talks that took place between the Turkish President and Hamas chief, at the Dolmabahce palace, on the banks of the Bosphorus strait, lasted for about more than two and a half hours.

"It is vital that Palestinians act with unity in this process. The strongest response to Israel and the path to victory lie in unity and integrity," Erdogan said according to a Turkish presidency statement.

Erdogan, as per news agency AFP, said that the strained ties between Tel Aviv and Tehran should also not permit Israel to "gain ground and that it is important to act in a way that keeps attention on Gaza".

<h2>Erdogan slams Netanyahu</h2>

Earlier, Erdogan hit out at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli leadership condemning them for the escalation of tensions in the Middle East.

"Israel violating international law and the Vienna Convention by targeting the Iranian Embassy in Damascus was the straw that broke the camel's back," Erdogan said during a press conference after a cabinet meeting in Ankara.&nbsp;

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Turkey on Thursday (May 2) halted its exports and imports to and from Israel, reported Bloomberg News citing Turkish officials amid the ongoing fighting in the Gaza Strip.

Turkey on Thursday (May 2) halted its exports and imports to and from Israel, reported Bloomberg News citing Turkish officials amid the ongoing fighting in the Gaza Strip. The Turkish ports have reportedly begun preventing the export of goods to Haifa and Ashdod ports respectively, whereas the goods that are arriving in Turkey from Israel are not being unloaded, said the Times of Israel citing the Globes financial daily reports. Both countries had a trade volume of $6.8 billion in the year 2023. Israeli Foreign Minister Katz accuses Erdogan of 'breaking agreements' Following the reports, Foreign Minister Israel Katz accused Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of “breaking agreements by blocking ports for Israeli imports and exports.” Katz took to his official X handle and said, “This is how a dictator behaves, disregarding the interests of the Turkish people and businessmen, and ignoring international trade agreements.” He then said that he has directed Director General Yaakov Blitshtein to “immediately engage with all relevant parties in the government to create alternatives for trade with Turkey, focusing on local production and imports from other countries.” .@RTErdogan is breaking agreements by blocking ports for Israeli imports and exports. This is how a dictator behaves, disregarding the interests of the Turkish people and businessmen, and ignoring international trade agreements. I have instructed the Director General of the… — ישראל כ”ץ Israel Katz (@Israel_katz) May 2, 2024 × “Israel will emerge with a strong and daring economy,” Katz vowed. “We Win, and They Lose.” Also read: Macron reaffirms he doesn't rule out troops for Ukraine Erdogan calls on Palestinians to unite after meeting with Hamas chief Last month, Erdogan met with Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Istanbul and following his meeting, urged the Palestinians to unite amid the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip. As per the Turkish media reports, the talks that took place between the Turkish President and Hamas chief, at the Dolmabahce palace, on the banks of the Bosphorus strait, lasted for about more than two and a half hours. "It is vital that Palestinians act with unity in this process. The strongest response to Israel and the path to victory lie in unity and integrity," Erdogan said according to a Turkish presidency statement. Erdogan, as per news agency AFP, said that the strained ties between Tel Aviv and Tehran should also not permit Israel to "gain ground and that it is important to act in a way that keeps attention on Gaza". Erdogan slams Netanyahu Earlier, Erdogan hit out at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli leadership condemning them for the escalation of tensions in the Middle East. "Israel violating international law and the Vienna Convention by targeting the Iranian Embassy in Damascus was the straw that broke the camel's back," Erdogan said during a press conference after a cabinet meeting in Ankara. (With inputs from agencies)

Turkey's Erdogan halts exports, imports from Israel amid war in Gaza

French President Emmanuel Macron reiterated that he did not dismiss sending military troops to Ukraine, stating that the matter would "legitimately" come up if Russia barged through Ukrainian front lines and Kyiv called for such a move.

Macron made these remarks after he delivered a keynote speech last week where he said that Europe is "mortal" and could "die" partly due to the existential threat from Russian aggression.

"I'm not ruling anything out, because we are facing someone who is not ruling anything out," said Macron on being asked if he stood by his remarks earlier this year of not excluding the probability of&nbsp;sending&nbsp;Western troops to Ukraine.

Macron stated "if Russia decided to go further, we will in any case all have to ask ourselves this question" of sending military forces, describing his refusal to rule out such a move as a "strategic wake-up call for my counterparts".

He described Russia as "a power of regional destabilisation" and "a threat to Europeans' security".

"I have a clear strategic objective: Russia cannot win in Ukraine," Macron said.

"If Russia wins in Ukraine, there will be no security in Europe.&nbsp;

"Who can pretend that Russia will stop there? What security will there be for the other neighbouring countries, Moldova, Romania, Poland, Lithuania and the others?" he asked.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-intensifies-attacks-in-ukraines-east-five-killed-717166">Also read: Russia intensifies attacks in Ukraine's east, five killed</a>

<h2>Macron warns Europe 'could die', calls for stronger defence</h2>

Earlier, Macron had warned that today's Europe "could die" calling for stronger, more integrated European defences.

Stating that the continent was facing an existential threat from Russian aggression, Macron outlined his long-term vision for Europe involving less dependency on the United States.

He then dubbed Moscow's invasion of Ukraine as "uninhibited" saying that it wasn't clear as to where Russia's "limits" lay.

The French president also raised alarm bells over the "disrespect" of trade rules by the United States as well as China, urging the EU to review its trade policy.

"Our Europe, today, is mortal and it can die," he said.

"It can die and this depends only on our choices," Macron further said, warning that Europe was "not armed against the risks we face" in a world where the "rules of the game have changed".

"Over the next decade... there is an immense risk of (Europe) being weakened or even relegated," he added, also pointing to the risk of Iran obtaining a nuclear weapon.&nbsp;

Macron said the risk is that Europe will experience a decline and that despite all the efforts "we are already starting to see this".

He said he stood by his comments, which he said were a policy of "strategic ambiguity".

"Do we have limits in ensuring the security of Europeans? No," he added.

The French president called on Europe to be more self-reliant saying that it should bring about a change as in the past, the continent was over-dependent on Moscow for energy and Washington for security.

He said the required "sine qua non" for European security was "that Russia does not win the war of aggression in Ukraine".

"We need to build this strategic concept of a credible European defence for ourselves," Macron said, adding Europe could not be "a vassal" of the United States.&nbsp;

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French President Emmanuel Macron reiterated that he did not dismiss sending military troops to Ukraine, stating that the matter would "legitimately" come up if Russia barged through Ukrainian front lines and Kyiv called for such a move.

French President Emmanuel Macron reiterated that he did not dismiss sending military troops to Ukraine, stating that the matter would "legitimately" come up if Russia barged through Ukrainian front lines and Kyiv called for such a move. Macron made these remarks after he delivered a keynote speech last week where he said that Europe is "mortal" and could "die" partly due to the existential threat from Russian aggression. "I'm not ruling anything out, because we are facing someone who is not ruling anything out," said Macron on being asked if he stood by his remarks earlier this year of not excluding the probability of sending Western troops to Ukraine. Macron stated "if Russia decided to go further, we will in any case all have to ask ourselves this question" of sending military forces, describing his refusal to rule out such a move as a "strategic wake-up call for my counterparts". He described Russia as "a power of regional destabilisation" and "a threat to Europeans' security". "I have a clear strategic objective: Russia cannot win in Ukraine," Macron said. "If Russia wins in Ukraine, there will be no security in Europe. "Who can pretend that Russia will stop there? What security will there be for the other neighbouring countries, Moldova, Romania, Poland, Lithuania and the others?" he asked. Also read: Russia intensifies attacks in Ukraine's east, five killed Macron warns Europe 'could die', calls for stronger defence Earlier, Macron had warned that today's Europe "could die" calling for stronger, more integrated European defences. Stating that the continent was facing an existential threat from Russian aggression, Macron outlined his long-term vision for Europe involving less dependency on the United States. He then dubbed Moscow's invasion of Ukraine as "uninhibited" saying that it wasn't clear as to where Russia's "limits" lay. The French president also raised alarm bells over the "disrespect" of trade rules by the United States as well as China, urging the EU to review its trade policy. "Our Europe, today, is mortal and it can die," he said. "It can die and this depends only on our choices," Macron further said, warning that Europe was "not armed against the risks we face" in a world where the "rules of the game have changed". "Over the next decade... there is an immense risk of (Europe) being weakened or even relegated," he added, also pointing to the risk of Iran obtaining a nuclear weapon. Macron said the risk is that Europe will experience a decline and that despite all the efforts "we are already starting to see this". He said he stood by his comments, which he said were a policy of "strategic ambiguity". "Do we have limits in ensuring the security of Europeans? No," he added. The French president called on Europe to be more self-reliant saying that it should bring about a change as in the past, the continent was over-dependent on Moscow for energy and Washington for security. He said the required "sine qua non" for European security was "that Russia does not win the war of aggression in Ukraine". "We need to build this strategic concept of a credible European defence for ourselves," Macron said, adding Europe could not be "a vassal" of the United States. (With inputs from agencies)

Macron reaffirms he doesn't rule out troops for Ukraine

The Delhi Police on Friday (May 3) arrested a Congress member in connection with India's Union Home Minister Amit Shah's doctored video case.

The grand old party's Arun Reddy, who handles the official X account named 'Spirit of Congress' was arrested by the police over allegedly uploading and circulating the fake video featuring Shah.

Earlier, the police had issued notices to Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and four Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) members -- Shiva Kumar Ambala, Asma Tasleem, Satish Manne and Naveen Pettem -- under sections 91 and 160 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC).

Reddy's attorney appeared before the court on Wednesday and affirmed that he was neither involved in tampering with the video nor in its circulation.

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The police officials said that over 22 people from several political parties in various states including Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh were served notices in connection with the case and were asked to appear before the court on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-police-to-summon-telangana-congress-members-in-amit-shahs-doctored-video-case-717471">Delhi Police to summon Telangana Congress members in Amit Shah's doctored video case</a>

<h2>Members of Congress IT cell arrested</h2>

The Telangana police officials on Thursday said that they had arrested five people from the Congress IT cell.

Earlier Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the state police had arrested an individual named Sri Reetom Singh in connection with the fake video case.

Taking to his official X handle Sarma said, "Assam police have arrested an individual named Sri Reetom &nbsp;Singh in connection with the fake video involving Honorable Home Minister Sri Amit Shah."

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The BJP had earlier alleged that the original footage of Shah had him talk about the removal of a 4 per cent "unconstitutional" reservation for Muslims in Telangana.

However, the saffron party said that the footage, which was from a recent election rally, was edited in a manner where it indicated that the Union Home Minister was advocating the move to scrap reservations for backward groups.

A case has been registered under Sections 153, 153A, 465, 469, 171G of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and section 66C of the Information Technology (IT) Act and a probe has been initiated, said the sources as per Indian news agencies.

"The video seems to be doctored, spreading misleading information with the intention of creating disharmony among communities which is likely to affect public tranquillity and public order issues. It is requested to kindly take necessary legal action as per the provisions of law," the ministry said, as per the FIR, reported IANS.

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The Delhi Police on Friday (May 3) arrested a Congress member in connection with India's Union Home Minister Amit Shah's doctored video case. The grand old party's Arun Reddy, who handles the official X account named 'Spirit of Congress' was arrested by the police over allegedly uploading and circulating the fake video featuring Shah.

The Delhi Police on Friday (May 3) arrested a Congress member in connection with India's Union Home Minister Amit Shah's doctored video case. The grand old party's Arun Reddy, who handles the official X account named 'Spirit of Congress' was arrested by the police over allegedly uploading and circulating the fake video featuring Shah. Earlier, the police had issued notices to Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and four Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) members -- Shiva Kumar Ambala, Asma Tasleem, Satish Manne and Naveen Pettem -- under sections 91 and 160 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). Reddy's attorney appeared before the court on Wednesday and affirmed that he was neither involved in tampering with the video nor in its circulation. Delhi Police arrest Arun Reddy, who handles the 'Spirit of Congress' X account, in the Union Home Minister Amit Shah doctored video case: Delhi Police pic.twitter.com/gB5L6Pzcbp — ANI (@ANI) May 3, 2024 × The police officials said that over 22 people from several political parties in various states including Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh were served notices in connection with the case and were asked to appear before the court on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Also read: Delhi Police to summon Telangana Congress members in Amit Shah's doctored video case Members of Congress IT cell arrested The Telangana police officials on Thursday said that they had arrested five people from the Congress IT cell. Earlier Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the state police had arrested an individual named Sri Reetom Singh in connection with the fake video case. Taking to his official X handle Sarma said, "Assam police have arrested an individual named Sri Reetom Singh in connection with the fake video involving Honorable Home Minister Sri Amit Shah." Assam police have arrested an individual named Sri Reetom Singh in connection with the fake video involving Honorable Home Minister Sri @AmitShah — Himanta Biswa Sarma (Modi Ka Parivar) (@himantabiswa) April 29, 2024 × The BJP had earlier alleged that the original footage of Shah had him talk about the removal of a 4 per cent "unconstitutional" reservation for Muslims in Telangana. However, the saffron party said that the footage, which was from a recent election rally, was edited in a manner where it indicated that the Union Home Minister was advocating the move to scrap reservations for backward groups. A case has been registered under Sections 153, 153A, 465, 469, 171G of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and section 66C of the Information Technology (IT) Act and a probe has been initiated, said the sources as per Indian news agencies. "The video seems to be doctored, spreading misleading information with the intention of creating disharmony among communities which is likely to affect public tranquillity and public order issues. It is requested to kindly take necessary legal action as per the provisions of law," the ministry said, as per the FIR, reported IANS. (With inputs from agencies)

Delhi Police arrest Congress member in Amit Shah's doctored video case

China is set to launch its robotic spacecraft Chang'e-6 on Friday (May 3) which will make a round trip and collect samples from the far side of the moon.

Chang'e-6, which is made using the backup spacecraft from the 2020 mission, will gather rocks and soil from the region that has stayed away from the earth's view permanently.

The Chinese spacecraft will rely on the relay satellite that has been recently deployed and in its 53-day mission is orbiting the moon.

The same relay satellite will also back China's future mission, i.e.&nbsp;Chang'e-7 and 8 missions in 2026 and 2028 respectively as Beijing aims to explore the south pole for water and also build a rudimentary outpost with Russia.&nbsp;

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<h2>China to carry payload from Pakistan</h2>

On Chang'e-6, China is set to carry payloads from Pakistan along with countries like France, Italy, and Sweden.

Pakistan, from this mission, aims to create a mark in the field of space exploration.

Islamabad-based Institute of Space Technology said that the launch will take place on Friday at 12:50 pm PKT.

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Chang'e 6 will make an attempt to land on the northeastern side of the vast South Pole-Aitkin Basin, which is also known as the oldest impact crater in the solar system.

The scientists describe the South Pole as the "golden belt" for lunar exploration.

The samples that Chang'e 6 plans to gather from outer space could also help researchers understand the early evolution of the moon and the inner solar system.

The lunar samples in the near past have been collected by the United States and the former Soviet Union in the 1970s and China in 2020.

Those samples were from the moon's near side, where&nbsp;volcanism is said to be far more active.

After making a successful landing, Chang'e-6 plans to collect about 2 kilogrammes (4.4 pounds) of samples with a mechanical scoop and a drill.

"If successful, China's Chang'e-6 mission would be a milestone-making event," Leonard David, author of "Moon Rush: The New Space Race", told news agency Reuters. "The robotic reach to the Moon's far side, and bringing specimens back to Earth, helps fill in the blanks about the still-murky origin of our Moon."

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China is set to launch its robotic spacecraft Chang'e-6 on Friday (May 3) which will make a round trip and collect samples from the far side of the moon. Chang'e-6, which is made using the backup spacecraft from the 2020 mission, will gather rocks and soil from the region that has stayed away from the earth's view permanently.

China is set to launch its robotic spacecraft Chang'e-6 on Friday (May 3) which will make a round trip and collect samples from the far side of the moon. Chang'e-6, which is made using the backup spacecraft from the 2020 mission, will gather rocks and soil from the region that has stayed away from the earth's view permanently. The Chinese spacecraft will rely on the relay satellite that has been recently deployed and in its 53-day mission is orbiting the moon. The same relay satellite will also back China's future mission, i.e. Chang'e-7 and 8 missions in 2026 and 2028 respectively as Beijing aims to explore the south pole for water and also build a rudimentary outpost with Russia. Also read: Dubai: Over a dozen flights cancelled; schools, offices closed amid heavy rain China to carry payload from Pakistan On Chang'e-6, China is set to carry payloads from Pakistan along with countries like France, Italy, and Sweden. Pakistan, from this mission, aims to create a mark in the field of space exploration. Islamabad-based Institute of Space Technology said that the launch will take place on Friday at 12:50 pm PKT. Pakistan Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission, #SUPARCO’s logo is seen on China’s most powerful rocket #LongMarch5! Together with China’s #ChangE6 lunar probe and payloads from France and #ESA, Pakistan’s CubeSat is ready to go to the moon in just a few days! pic.twitter.com/tlOebD5wVf — Chinese Emb Pakistan (@CathayPak) April 29, 2024 × Chang'e 6 will make an attempt to land on the northeastern side of the vast South Pole-Aitkin Basin, which is also known as the oldest impact crater in the solar system. The scientists describe the South Pole as the "golden belt" for lunar exploration. The samples that Chang'e 6 plans to gather from outer space could also help researchers understand the early evolution of the moon and the inner solar system. The lunar samples in the near past have been collected by the United States and the former Soviet Union in the 1970s and China in 2020. Those samples were from the moon's near side, where volcanism is said to be far more active. After making a successful landing, Chang'e-6 plans to collect about 2 kilogrammes (4.4 pounds) of samples with a mechanical scoop and a drill. "If successful, China's Chang'e-6 mission would be a milestone-making event," Leonard David, author of "Moon Rush: The New Space Race", told news agency Reuters. "The robotic reach to the Moon's far side, and bringing specimens back to Earth, helps fill in the blanks about the still-murky origin of our Moon." (With inputs from agencies)

China set to launch lunar probe Chang'e-6 with Pakistan's satellite on board

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose issued an order barring the police and Minister of State for Finance, Chandrima Bhattacharya from entering the Raj Bhavan after the Governor was allegedly accused of sexual harassment.

The directive said that the entry of West Bengal Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya into the Raj Bhavan premises of Kolkata, Darjeeling and Barrackpore is banned for "defamation and anti-constitutional media statements".

"For defamation and anti-constitutional media statements against Governor, a junior gubernatorial appointee Chandrima Bhattacharya, Minister of State (Independent Charge) Department of Finance has been banned entry into the Raj Bhavan premises of Kolkata, Darjeeling and Barrackpore," said the order.

It further stated that the Governor will not take part in any event that is attended by the Minister.

"The Attorney General of India has been contacted for further advice on further legal steps against the Minister," the order added.

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<h2>Sexual allegations against Bose</h2>

One of the women employees at the Raj Bhavan on Thursday (May 2) alleged that she was sexually harassed by West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose.&nbsp;

She also filed a complaint against Bose at the Hare Street police station in Kolkata.

West Bengal Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya stated that a woman had lodged a complaint against the Governor accusing him of molestation ahead of PM Modi's visit to the state.

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi is arriving in Bengal. His stay has been arranged at the Raj Bhavan. Before this, a woman has gone to the police station to file a complaint against the Governor accusing him of molestation," Bhattacharya said.

"What kind of incident is this, when the Governor says that he will create a 'peace room' and listen to everyone's problems, but here the same Governor is insulting women," she added.

Responding to the allegations, the West Bengal Governor released a statement saying that he will not be oppressed by "engineered narratives" and the "truth shall triumph" after TMC leaders said that a woman employed at Raj Bhavan accused Bose of molestation.

"Truth shall triumph. I refuse to be cowed down by engineered narratives. If anybody wants some election benefits by maligning me, God bless them. But they cannot stop my fight against corruption and violence in Bengal," the Governor said.&nbsp;

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West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose issued an order barring the police and Minister of State for Finance, Chandrima Bhattacharya from entering the Raj Bhavan after the Governor was allegedly accused of sexual harassment.

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose issued an order barring the police and Minister of State for Finance, Chandrima Bhattacharya from entering the Raj Bhavan after the Governor was allegedly accused of sexual harassment. The directive said that the entry of West Bengal Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya into the Raj Bhavan premises of Kolkata, Darjeeling and Barrackpore is banned for "defamation and anti-constitutional media statements". "For defamation and anti-constitutional media statements against Governor, a junior gubernatorial appointee Chandrima Bhattacharya, Minister of State (Independent Charge) Department of Finance has been banned entry into the Raj Bhavan premises of Kolkata, Darjeeling and Barrackpore," said the order. It further stated that the Governor will not take part in any event that is attended by the Minister. "The Attorney General of India has been contacted for further advice on further legal steps against the Minister," the order added. Also read: Don't be scared, don't run: PM Modi to Rahul Gandhi on Rae Bareli nomination Sexual allegations against Bose One of the women employees at the Raj Bhavan on Thursday (May 2) alleged that she was sexually harassed by West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose. She also filed a complaint against Bose at the Hare Street police station in Kolkata. West Bengal Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya stated that a woman had lodged a complaint against the Governor accusing him of molestation ahead of PM Modi's visit to the state. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi is arriving in Bengal. His stay has been arranged at the Raj Bhavan. Before this, a woman has gone to the police station to file a complaint against the Governor accusing him of molestation," Bhattacharya said. "What kind of incident is this, when the Governor says that he will create a 'peace room' and listen to everyone's problems, but here the same Governor is insulting women," she added. Responding to the allegations, the West Bengal Governor released a statement saying that he will not be oppressed by "engineered narratives" and the "truth shall triumph" after TMC leaders said that a woman employed at Raj Bhavan accused Bose of molestation. "Truth shall triumph. I refuse to be cowed down by engineered narratives. If anybody wants some election benefits by maligning me, God bless them. But they cannot stop my fight against corruption and violence in Bengal," the Governor said. (With inputs from agencies)

West Bengal Governor bars police from entering Raj Bhavan following sexual harassment allegations

The Delhi Police will likely summon the members of the Telangana Congress for the second time over India's Union Home Minister Amit Shah's fake video case, said&nbsp;officials on Thursday (May 2).

The development comes after the four members of the Telangana Congress, who were asked to appear before the office of the Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) on Wednesday (May 1), did not do so.

"We will again ask them to appear before the IO (investigating officer), as they did not come on Wednesday," an officer, privy to the investigation said.

The police had issued notices to Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and four Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) members -- Shiva Kumar Ambala, Asma Tasleem, Satish Manne and Naveen Pettem -- under sections 91 and 160 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC).

Reddy's attorney appeared before the court on Wednesday and affirmed that he was neither involved in tampering with the video nor in its circulation.

The police officials said that over 22 people from several political parties in various states including Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh were served notices in connection with the case and have been asked to appear before court on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

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<h2>Members of Congress IT cell arrested</h2>

The Telangana police officials on Thursday said that they had arrested five people from the Congress IT cell.

Earlier Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the state police had arrested an individual named Sri Reetom Singh in connection with the fake video case.

Taking to his official X handle Sarma said, "Assam police have arrested an individual named Sri Reetom &nbsp;Singh in connection with the fake video involving Honorable Home Minister Sri Amit Shah."

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The BJP had earlier alleged that the original footage of Shah had him talk about the removal of a 4 per cent "unconstitutional" reservation for Muslims in Telangana.

However, the saffron party said that the footage, which was from a recent election rally, was edited in a manner where it indicated that the Union Home Minister was advocating the move to scrap reservations for backward groups.

A case has been registered under Sections 153, 153A, 465, 469, 171G of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and section 66C of the Information Technology (IT) Act and a probe has been initiated, said the sources as per Indian news agencies.

"The video seems to be doctored, spreading misleading information with the intention of creating disharmony among communities which is likely to affect public tranquillity and public order issues. It is requested to kindly take necessary legal action as per the provisions of law," the ministry said, as per the FIR, reported IANS.

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The Delhi Police will likely summon the members of the Telangana Congress for the second time over India's Union Home Minister Amit Shah's fake video case, said officials on Thursday (May 2).

The Delhi Police will likely summon the members of the Telangana Congress for the second time over India's Union Home Minister Amit Shah's fake video case, said officials on Thursday (May 2). The development comes after the four members of the Telangana Congress, who were asked to appear before the office of the Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) on Wednesday (May 1), did not do so. "We will again ask them to appear before the IO (investigating officer), as they did not come on Wednesday," an officer, privy to the investigation said. The police had issued notices to Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and four Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) members -- Shiva Kumar Ambala, Asma Tasleem, Satish Manne and Naveen Pettem -- under sections 91 and 160 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). Reddy's attorney appeared before the court on Wednesday and affirmed that he was neither involved in tampering with the video nor in its circulation. The police officials said that over 22 people from several political parties in various states including Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh were served notices in connection with the case and have been asked to appear before court on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Also read: Why is Indian PM Modi's photo missing from Covid vaccine certificates? Centre responds Members of Congress IT cell arrested The Telangana police officials on Thursday said that they had arrested five people from the Congress IT cell. Earlier Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the state police had arrested an individual named Sri Reetom Singh in connection with the fake video case. Taking to his official X handle Sarma said, "Assam police have arrested an individual named Sri Reetom Singh in connection with the fake video involving Honorable Home Minister Sri Amit Shah." Assam police have arrested an individual named Sri Reetom Singh in connection with the fake video involving Honorable Home Minister Sri @AmitShah — Himanta Biswa Sarma (Modi Ka Parivar) (@himantabiswa) April 29, 2024 × The BJP had earlier alleged that the original footage of Shah had him talk about the removal of a 4 per cent "unconstitutional" reservation for Muslims in Telangana. However, the saffron party said that the footage, which was from a recent election rally, was edited in a manner where it indicated that the Union Home Minister was advocating the move to scrap reservations for backward groups. A case has been registered under Sections 153, 153A, 465, 469, 171G of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and section 66C of the Information Technology (IT) Act and a probe has been initiated, said the sources as per Indian news agencies. "The video seems to be doctored, spreading misleading information with the intention of creating disharmony among communities which is likely to affect public tranquillity and public order issues. It is requested to kindly take necessary legal action as per the provisions of law," the ministry said, as per the FIR, reported IANS. (With inputs from agencies)

Delhi Police to summon Telangana Congress members in Amit Shah's doctored video case

Clashes broke out between the police and demonstrators on Thursday (May 2) at the University of California, Los Angeles, where the officers in riot gear tore down barricades at a protest encampment.&nbsp;

This is the latest in a spate of incidents after unrest erupted in the campuses of the United States over Israel's war against the Palestinian militant group Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

The police personnel dragged tents away from the protest site and detained several students dressed in white helmets.

Loud explosions were also reportedly heard during the clashes from the stun grenades or flash-bang charges that were fired by the police.

On another side of the encampment students holding umbrellas, helmets and plastic shields squared up against police in anxious silence, with a few erratic chants of "Free Palestine!" and "From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free!"

"This is a peaceful protest, there are no counter-protestors tonight, so to call the police on them is despicable. This city should support them," LA resident Jack Bedrosian, who came to show support, told news agency AFP.

UCLA officials on the other hand have announced that the campus will remain shut except for limited operations on Thursday and Friday.

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<h2>Hundreds arrested</h2>

Police in the last 24 hours have arrested hundreds of protesters of whom majority&nbsp;have called for divestment from companies that support Israel and the war in Gaza.

Announcements broadcast on the University of California Los Angeles campus on Wednesday (May 1) told demonstrators to disperse or they would be arrested.

California's governor's office criticised the slow response of law enforcement to a violent incident at UCLA. The incident involved a clash between a pro-Israeli group and a pro-Palestinian student encampment.

A masked pro-Israeli group assaulted a pro-Palestinian student camp before the police officers were called to the campus.

Governor Gavin Newsom's spokesperson said the limited and delayed police intervention was unacceptable.

<h2>India's MEA reacts to protests</h2>

Meanwhile, India's Ministry of External Affairs, reacting to the protests in the US campuses said that so far neither the Embassy nor any Consulate has been approached by Indian students seeking assistance.

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"Neither the Embassy nor any Consulate has been approached by Indian students or their families seeking assistance..We expect all our citizens at home and abroad to respect local laws and regulations", said MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.

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Clashes broke out between the police and demonstrators on Thursday (May 2) at the University of California, Los Angeles, where the officers in riot gear tore down barricades at a protest encampment.

Clashes broke out between the police and demonstrators on Thursday (May 2) at the University of California, Los Angeles, where the officers in riot gear tore down barricades at a protest encampment. This is the latest in a spate of incidents after unrest erupted in the campuses of the United States over Israel's war against the Palestinian militant group Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The police personnel dragged tents away from the protest site and detained several students dressed in white helmets. Loud explosions were also reportedly heard during the clashes from the stun grenades or flash-bang charges that were fired by the police. On another side of the encampment students holding umbrellas, helmets and plastic shields squared up against police in anxious silence, with a few erratic chants of "Free Palestine!" and "From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free!" "This is a peaceful protest, there are no counter-protestors tonight, so to call the police on them is despicable. This city should support them," LA resident Jack Bedrosian, who came to show support, told news agency AFP. UCLA officials on the other hand have announced that the campus will remain shut except for limited operations on Thursday and Friday. Also read: Biden claims 'xenophobia' stalling economic growth in India, China, Japan Hundreds arrested Police in the last 24 hours have arrested hundreds of protesters of whom majority have called for divestment from companies that support Israel and the war in Gaza. Announcements broadcast on the University of California Los Angeles campus on Wednesday (May 1) told demonstrators to disperse or they would be arrested. California's governor's office criticised the slow response of law enforcement to a violent incident at UCLA. The incident involved a clash between a pro-Israeli group and a pro-Palestinian student encampment. A masked pro-Israeli group assaulted a pro-Palestinian student camp before the police officers were called to the campus. Governor Gavin Newsom's spokesperson said the limited and delayed police intervention was unacceptable. India's MEA reacts to protests Meanwhile, India's Ministry of External Affairs, reacting to the protests in the US campuses said that so far neither the Embassy nor any Consulate has been approached by Indian students seeking assistance. "Neither the Embassy nor any Consulate has been approached by Indian students or their family seeking assistance..We expect all our citizens at home and abroad to respect local laws and regulations", MEA on disciplinary action on Indian students at US universities @WIONews https://t.co/hWd1GtXdAf — Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) May 2, 2024 × "Neither the Embassy nor any Consulate has been approached by Indian students or their families seeking assistance..We expect all our citizens at home and abroad to respect local laws and regulations", said MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. (With inputs from agencies)

Police tear down barricades at UCLA protest encampment; India urges its citizens to 'respect local laws'

The Supreme Court of India on Monday&nbsp;questioned the West Bengal state government as to why it has come in as a petitioner before it for "protecting the interest" of some private individuals in the Sandeshkhali sex abuse and land grabbing case.&nbsp;It adjourned hearing on a special leave petition moved by the east Indian state's government. 
 
The apex court was hearing the state government's plea challenging the Calcutta High Court's April 10 order which directed a CBI investigation into allegations of crimes against women and land grabbing in Sandeshkhali.&nbsp; 
 
“Why should the state come in as a petitioner for protecting the interest of some private individuals?,” a bench of Justices B R Gavai and Sandeep Mehta asked.&nbsp; 
 
The counsel appearing for the state said it was aggrieved by some comments made in the high court order. 
 
The bench of justices BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta adjourned the matter till July. The plea was made by the West Bengal government's counsel and senior advocate AM Singhvi.&nbsp;

The court further recorded the statement of West Bengal government counsel that the pending status of the petition will not be exploited or used for any other purposes.

The state government had moved the apex court stating that the Calcutta High Court erroneously ruled an order directing the CBI to probe and submit a report concerning the accusations made by the residents of Sandeshkhali.

The high court had directed a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the allegations of land grabbing and sexual assault in Sandeshkhali.

The government pleaded in the top court that the high court order transgressed the culmination of probes into 43 FIRs, all leading to charge sheets.

It said that the sidelining of the state government's actions in favour of political voices risks bias in the investigation.

The government further said that the High Court decision had cast baseless imputations on the probes carried out by the State Police without taking into account the correct tangible matrix and the measures essayed by the petitioner state in diligently investigating all the FIRs.

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<h2>TMC claims ammunition seized by CBI in Sandeshkhali could have been planted</h2>

Earlier this week, reacting to the cache of ammunition seized by CBI from West Bengal's Sandeshkhali, the ruling Trinamool Congress raised suspicions that the bombs could have been planted by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) or National Security Guard (NSG) commandos.&nbsp;

This came after CBI conducted raids on locations tied to individuals suspected in the January 5 assault on an Enforcement Directorate team in which several officials were injured in Sandeshkhali when they set out to raid TMC leader Shah Jahan Sheikh's residence.&nbsp;

The party in a letter to the Election Commission of India on Friday (Apr 26) evening wrote, "It is astonishing to notice that media personnel were already present during such the raid even before the state administration arrived at the spot."

"At such point in time, it was already nationwide news that weapons had been recovered during the raid. There is no way of knowing with certainty, as to whether these weapons were indeed recovered during the search and seizure procedure or whether they were surreptitiously planted by the CBI/NSG," the letter further read.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Supreme Court of India on Monday questioned the West Bengal state government as to why it has come in as a petitioner before it for "protecting the interest" of some private individuals in the Sandeshkhali sex abuse and land grabbing case.

The Supreme Court of India on Monday questioned the West Bengal state government as to why it has come in as a petitioner before it for "protecting the interest" of some private individuals in the Sandeshkhali sex abuse and land grabbing case. It adjourned hearing on a special leave petition moved by the east Indian state's government. The apex court was hearing the state government's plea challenging the Calcutta High Court's April 10 order which directed a CBI investigation into allegations of crimes against women and land grabbing in Sandeshkhali. “Why should the state come in as a petitioner for protecting the interest of some private individuals?,” a bench of Justices B R Gavai and Sandeep Mehta asked. The counsel appearing for the state said it was aggrieved by some comments made in the high court order. The bench of justices BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta adjourned the matter till July. The plea was made by the West Bengal government's counsel and senior advocate AM Singhvi. The court further recorded the statement of West Bengal government counsel that the pending status of the petition will not be exploited or used for any other purposes. The state government had moved the apex court stating that the Calcutta High Court erroneously ruled an order directing the CBI to probe and submit a report concerning the accusations made by the residents of Sandeshkhali. The high court had directed a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the allegations of land grabbing and sexual assault in Sandeshkhali. The government pleaded in the top court that the high court order transgressed the culmination of probes into 43 FIRs, all leading to charge sheets. It said that the sidelining of the state government's actions in favour of political voices risks bias in the investigation. The government further said that the High Court decision had cast baseless imputations on the probes carried out by the State Police without taking into account the correct tangible matrix and the measures essayed by the petitioner state in diligently investigating all the FIRs. Also read: NSG commandoes deployed in Bengal’s Sandeshkhali after CBI seizes foreign-made arms TMC claims ammunition seized by CBI in Sandeshkhali could have been planted Earlier this week, reacting to the cache of ammunition seized by CBI from West Bengal's Sandeshkhali, the ruling Trinamool Congress raised suspicions that the bombs could have been planted by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) or National Security Guard (NSG) commandos. This came after CBI conducted raids on locations tied to individuals suspected in the January 5 assault on an Enforcement Directorate team in which several officials were injured in Sandeshkhali when they set out to raid TMC leader Shah Jahan Sheikh's residence. The party in a letter to the Election Commission of India on Friday (Apr 26) evening wrote, "It is astonishing to notice that media personnel were already present during such the raid even before the state administration arrived at the spot." "At such point in time, it was already nationwide news that weapons had been recovered during the raid. There is no way of knowing with certainty, as to whether these weapons were indeed recovered during the search and seizure procedure or whether they were surreptitiously planted by the CBI/NSG," the letter further read. (With inputs from agencies)

Sandeshkhali row: SC on West Bengal plea on CBI probe - why should state protect individual’s interest?

Janata Dal (Secular) (JD(S)) supremo HD Kumaraswamy on Monday (Apr 29) announced that the party has decided to suspend his nephew Prajwal Revanna over allegations of sexual abuse.

Revanna is the BJP-JD(S) alliance candidate for the Lok Sabha polls from the Hassan constituency, which went to the polls on Friday (Apr 26).

"A decision was already made. Tomorrow it is to be recommended at the core committee meeting in Hubballi. Because he (Prajwal) is a Member of Parliament, it has to be done from Delhi. So I had requested Deve Gowda (JD(S) National President and former PM). Neither he (Gowda) nor I were aware of this issue," Kumaraswamy claimed.

"Some issues that have come out, on the basis of that it has been decided yesterday itself to suspend (him). But many were in a hurry," the JD(S) state head said while talking to reporters.

Thirty-three-year-old Prajwal is HD Revanna's son and former PM and JD(S) patriarch HD Deve Gowda's grandson.

Recently,&nbsp;video clips allegedly showing Prajwal Revanna sexually abusing several women started doing rounds in Hassan.

The government formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the alleged sex scandal involving the Hassan MP.

"So far, there are no direct allegations against Prajwal Revanna. If the charges are true...punishment should happen in accordance with the law. There is no compromise. If Prajwal Revanna is wrong, our family is in agreement for action to be taken against him," Kumaraswamy said.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cm-post-is-not-ceremonial-delhi-hc-says-arvind-kejriwal-being-in-jail-must-not-impact-students-aap-reacts-716377">'CM post is not ceremonial': Delhi HC says Arvind Kejriwal being in jail must not impact students, AAP reacts</a>

<h2>Kumaraswamy on Congress targeting BJP and PM Modi on the issue</h2>

Kumaraswamy further reacting to Congress leaders targeting BJP and PM Modi on the matter said, "Did PM Modi come for Prajwal Revanna's campaigning? What does PM Modi have to do with this case? What does the BJP have to do with this? Why link this with them? What does Deve Gowda or Kumaraswamy have to do with this?"&nbsp;

He also vehemently opposed the names of his father Deve Gowda, among other family members, being dragged into the matter.

"I want to ask Congress leaders, why bring family into it? Discuss the individual. An individual and his deeds are in question here, not the family...why bring the family's name, Deve Gowda's name or Kumaraswamy's name? I have myself said whoever has committed the mistake has to undergo punishment," he added.

(With inputs from agencies)

Janata Dal (Secular) (JD(S)) supremo HD Kumaraswamy on Monday (Apr 29) announced that the party has decided to suspend his nephew Prajwal Revanna over allegations of sexual abuse.

Janata Dal (Secular) (JD(S)) supremo HD Kumaraswamy on Monday (Apr 29) announced that the party has decided to suspend his nephew Prajwal Revanna over allegations of sexual abuse. Revanna is the BJP-JD(S) alliance candidate for the Lok Sabha polls from the Hassan constituency, which went to the polls on Friday (Apr 26). "A decision was already made. Tomorrow it is to be recommended at the core committee meeting in Hubballi. Because he (Prajwal) is a Member of Parliament, it has to be done from Delhi. So I had requested Deve Gowda (JD(S) National President and former PM). Neither he (Gowda) nor I were aware of this issue," Kumaraswamy claimed. "Some issues that have come out, on the basis of that it has been decided yesterday itself to suspend (him). But many were in a hurry," the JD(S) state head said while talking to reporters. Thirty-three-year-old Prajwal is HD Revanna's son and former PM and JD(S) patriarch HD Deve Gowda's grandson. Recently, video clips allegedly showing Prajwal Revanna sexually abusing several women started doing rounds in Hassan. The government formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the alleged sex scandal involving the Hassan MP. "So far, there are no direct allegations against Prajwal Revanna. If the charges are true...punishment should happen in accordance with the law. There is no compromise. If Prajwal Revanna is wrong, our family is in agreement for action to be taken against him," Kumaraswamy said. Also read: 'CM post is not ceremonial': Delhi HC says Arvind Kejriwal being in jail must not impact students, AAP reacts Kumaraswamy on Congress targeting BJP and PM Modi on the issue Kumaraswamy further reacting to Congress leaders targeting BJP and PM Modi on the matter said, "Did PM Modi come for Prajwal Revanna's campaigning? What does PM Modi have to do with this case? What does the BJP have to do with this? Why link this with them? What does Deve Gowda or Kumaraswamy have to do with this?" He also vehemently opposed the names of his father Deve Gowda, among other family members, being dragged into the matter. "I want to ask Congress leaders, why bring family into it? Discuss the individual. An individual and his deeds are in question here, not the family...why bring the family's name, Deve Gowda's name or Kumaraswamy's name? I have myself said whoever has committed the mistake has to undergo punishment," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

JD(S) to suspend Prajwal Revanna over allegations of sexual abuse

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