<p lang="en-US">Students living in the Osmania University Post Graduate Girls Hostel staged a protest inside the campus on Saturday (Jan 27) after an incident of security lapse was reported.<br />
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The students, who were protesting, said they had caught hold of one of the intruders who had entered their hostel premises. However, the police are yet to confirm the number of intruders who entered the hostel.<br />
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The students raised the slogan “We want justice" while sitting in front of their hostel as the police personnel persuaded them to leave the spot.</p>

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<p>"We are just asking for VC to come. Why is he not coming?" one of the students was heard shouting while another claimed, "We are just trying to pressurise the VC to come."</p>

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<p lang="en-US">The students started protesting as a series of unsettling incidents took place after they returned from the Sankranti Holidays. The incidents drew their attention to the need to ensure the hostel residents' safety.</p>

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<p lang="en-US">Speaking to news agency ANI, one of the student protesters said that various security concerns have been raised by the hostel occupants since they came back from the holidays.<br />
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"After we came back from the Sankranti Holidays, we were hearing strange sounds in different rooms. But we thought it might be our mistake," said a student.</p>

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<p>The security issues were escalated after one hostel inmate&nbsp;reportedly witnessed someone's hands protruding from the washroom's ventilator both on the ground floor and the first floor.<br />
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The student protester, remembering the harrowing ordeal, said, "Yesterday, the incident happened on two of the floors, the ground floor as well as the first floor at the same time. We have ventilators in our washrooms. The washrooms have little space. She (one of the students) locked herself in the washroom. But she saw hands coming out of the ventilator. She panicked and ran."</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Maldives President Mohammad Muizzu under fire over 'anti-India' stance</strong></p>

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<p>Immediately, the students sought help from their seniors to confront the intruders.<br />
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"We approached our seniors. We were searching for them. We saw three of them, only one was caught by us. We are demanding the rest who were there to be nabbed," said the protester.<br />
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Appealing the Vice-Chancellor (VC) to come to address their issues, the protester said, "We have been sitting here since 12:30..We want the VC to come and address our problem and we want a solution for all our issues. Security is important. We want proper security where we are staying."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Students living in the Osmania University Post Graduate Girls Hostel staged a protest inside the campus on Saturday (Jan 27) after an incident of security lapse was reported.

Students living in the Osmania University Post Graduate Girls Hostel staged a protest inside the campus on Saturday (Jan 27) after an incident of security lapse was reported. The students, who were protesting, said they had caught hold of one of the intruders who had entered their hostel premises. However, the police are yet to confirm the number of intruders who entered the hostel. The students raised the slogan “We want justice" while sitting in front of their hostel as the police personnel persuaded them to leave the spot. #WATCH | Students of Osmania University PG College, Secunderabad, raise slogans of "We want justice" after alleged security breach at the women's hostel last night; Police probing the matter pic.twitter.com/0tkKjVyUwD — ANI (@ANI) January 27, 2024 × "We are just asking for VC to come. Why is he not coming?" one of the students was heard shouting while another claimed, "We are just trying to pressurise the VC to come." Students recount 'horrific' incident The students started protesting as a series of unsettling incidents took place after they returned from the Sankranti Holidays. The incidents drew their attention to the need to ensure the hostel residents' safety. Also read: President Macron’s India visit: A synthesis of symbolism and substance Speaking to news agency ANI, one of the student protesters said that various security concerns have been raised by the hostel occupants since they came back from the holidays. "After we came back from the Sankranti Holidays, we were hearing strange sounds in different rooms. But we thought it might be our mistake," said a student. #WATCH | Hyderabad: Female students protest at the Osmania University PG College, Secunderabad, alleging a security breach at the women's hostel last night. Police present to probe the matter. pic.twitter.com/jY4KEoWYod — ANI (@ANI) January 27, 2024 × The security issues were escalated after one hostel inmate reportedly witnessed someone's hands protruding from the washroom's ventilator both on the ground floor and the first floor. The student protester, remembering the harrowing ordeal, said, "Yesterday, the incident happened on two of the floors, the ground floor as well as the first floor at the same time. We have ventilators in our washrooms. The washrooms have little space. She (one of the students) locked herself in the washroom. But she saw hands coming out of the ventilator. She panicked and ran." Watch: Maldives President Mohammad Muizzu under fire over 'anti-India' stance Immediately, the students sought help from their seniors to confront the intruders. "We approached our seniors. We were searching for them. We saw three of them, only one was caught by us. We are demanding the rest who were there to be nabbed," said the protester. Appealing the Vice-Chancellor (VC) to come to address their issues, the protester said, "We have been sitting here since 12:30..We want the VC to come and address our problem and we want a solution for all our issues. Security is important. We want proper security where we are staying." (With inputs from agencies)

India: Students protest over security lapse in girls hostel, claim ‘saw hands coming out of the ventilator’

<p><em><strong>Trigger warning: Some readers may find details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised.&nbsp;</strong></em></p>

<p lang="en-US">A witness who saw the nitrogen gas execution of 58-year-old Kenneth Eugene Smith, while speaking to the Daily Mail, spoke about how the Alabama inmate wriggled in pain when he was suffocated to death.<br />
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Smith was taken to the execution chamber located at the William C. Holman prison in Atmore and was given a tight mask to wear on his face.<br />
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Speaking about the moment when the convict was executed, spiritual guide Jeff Hood said that it was the “worst thing” he had ever witnessed in his life.<br />
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He added that even prison officials were left horrified seeing Smith withering in pain for almost 22 minutes before dying. “When they turned the nitrogen on, he began to convulse, he popped up on the gurney over and over again, he shook the whole gurney,” said Hood.</p>

<p>"I mean, it really was like watching someone put a plastic bag over someone's head and just to see what happens, and holding it as tight as they can, as long as they can, to watch the person resist and shake," said&nbsp;Hood, while speaking to&nbsp;NBC News.</p>

<p>"They repeatedly said that he would not be able to resist the nitrogen, and would be unconscious within seconds. And then he looks like a fish out of water," he said</p>

<p lang="en-US"><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-alabama-faces-criticism-from-world-over-cruel-nitrogen-execution-683957">US: Alabama faces criticism from world over 'cruel' nitrogen execution</a></p>

<p lang="en-US">At one given point, the convict struggled against his restraints as his wife Deanna shed tears seeing his condition from the witness box.<br />
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The man spoke his last words through the gas mask after he made a heart sign using his left hand for his family members. “Tonight Alabama causes humanity to take a step backwards... I’m leaving with love, peace and light,” Smith said, as reported by the Daily Mail.</p>

<h2 lang="en-US"><strong>‘Unbelievable evil was unleashed': Smith's pastor John Ewell</strong></h2>

<p lang="en-US">Meanwhile, Smith's pastor John Ewell said that the convicted killer was “really struggling” with the thoughts of how he would be executed. As per the officials, the man hardly ate anything from his final meal, which was hash browns, T-bone steak, eggs and A1 Sauce from Waffle House.<br />
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Hood added that the contraption which was used for executing Smith appeared like a firefighter mask.</p>

<p lang="en-US">&nbsp;“I could see the corrections officers, I think they were very surprised that this didn't go smoothly - one of the state officials in the room was so nervous she was tap dancing,” he added while speaking to the Daily Mail.</p>

<p lang="en-US"><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Alabama to carry out first Nitrogen gas execution</strong></p>

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<p lang="en-US">“(Smith) kept breathing for what could possibly be up to nine minutes, ten minutes, unbelievable evil was unleashed tonight in Alabama,” he said, adding that since he had witnessed five executions previously, he thinks that “lethal injection is preferable every single day.”<br />
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Meanwhile, Alabama officials have called the nitrogen hypoxia method an “effective and humane method of execution.”<br />
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The court had given a death sentence to Kenneth Eugene Smith in 1996 for a 1988 murder and he was&nbsp; pronounced dead at 8:25 pm (0225 GMT Friday), as per local media, which cited southern state Governor Kay Ivey's statement.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Trigger warning: Some readers may find details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised. A witness who saw the nitrogen gas execution of 58-year-old Kenneth Eugene Smith, while speaking to the Daily Mail, spoke about how the Alabama inmate wriggled in pain when he was suffocated to death.

Trigger warning: Some readers may find details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised. A witness who saw the nitrogen gas execution of 58-year-old Kenneth Eugene Smith, while speaking to the Daily Mail, spoke about how the Alabama inmate wriggled in pain when he was suffocated to death. Smith was taken to the execution chamber located at the William C. Holman prison in Atmore and was given a tight mask to wear on his face. Speaking about the moment when the convict was executed, spiritual guide Jeff Hood said that it was the “worst thing” he had ever witnessed in his life. He added that even prison officials were left horrified seeing Smith withering in pain for almost 22 minutes before dying. “When they turned the nitrogen on, he began to convulse, he popped up on the gurney over and over again, he shook the whole gurney,” said Hood. "I mean, it really was like watching someone put a plastic bag over someone's head and just to see what happens, and holding it as tight as they can, as long as they can, to watch the person resist and shake," said Hood, while speaking to NBC News. "They repeatedly said that he would not be able to resist the nitrogen, and would be unconscious within seconds. And then he looks like a fish out of water," he said Also read: US: Alabama faces criticism from world over 'cruel' nitrogen execution At one given point, the convict struggled against his restraints as his wife Deanna shed tears seeing his condition from the witness box. The man spoke his last words through the gas mask after he made a heart sign using his left hand for his family members. “Tonight Alabama causes humanity to take a step backwards... I’m leaving with love, peace and light,” Smith said, as reported by the Daily Mail. ‘Unbelievable evil was unleashed': Smith's pastor John Ewell Meanwhile, Smith's pastor John Ewell said that the convicted killer was “really struggling” with the thoughts of how he would be executed. As per the officials, the man hardly ate anything from his final meal, which was hash browns, T-bone steak, eggs and A1 Sauce from Waffle House. Hood added that the contraption which was used for executing Smith appeared like a firefighter mask. “I could see the corrections officers, I think they were very surprised that this didn't go smoothly - one of the state officials in the room was so nervous she was tap dancing,” he added while speaking to the Daily Mail. Watch: Alabama to carry out first Nitrogen gas execution “(Smith) kept breathing for what could possibly be up to nine minutes, ten minutes, unbelievable evil was unleashed tonight in Alabama,” he said, adding that since he had witnessed five executions previously, he thinks that “lethal injection is preferable every single day.” Meanwhile, Alabama officials have called the nitrogen hypoxia method an “effective and humane method of execution.” The court had given a death sentence to Kenneth Eugene Smith in 1996 for a 1988 murder and he was pronounced dead at 8:25 pm (0225 GMT Friday), as per local media, which cited southern state Governor Kay Ivey's statement. (With inputs from agencies)

TRIGGER WARNING | Alabama execution: Witness says Smith struggled like 'fish out of water'

<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday (Jan 26) said it was "obvious" that the Russian IL-76 military transport plane, which was carrying Ukrainian prisoners of war, was shot down by Ukraine over the border region of Belgorod this week.</p>

<p>As per claims made by Moscow, the plane was flying to the region before the prisoner swap which was to take place on Wednesday (Jan 24) when it was hit by anti-aircraft missiles. It said&nbsp;there were 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war present inside the aircraft.</p>

<p>Ukraine has neither confirmed nor denied shooting the plane, however, Kyiv&nbsp;has&nbsp;have been questioning if the prisoners were really on board.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/zelensky-accuses-russia-of-playing-with-lives-in-deadly-plane-crash-calls-for-international-inquiry-683529">Russia starts 'terrorism' investigation into military plane crash</a></p>

<p>"I don't know whether they did it on purpose or thoughtlessly, but it is obvious that they did it," said Putin, while speaking to student soldiers in his first reaction to the plane crash.</p>

<h2><strong>Ukraine aware of Russia's plan to transfer prisoners, alleges Putin</strong></h2>

<p>He further alleged Ukraine was aware of how Russia was planning to shift the prisoners when they hit the plane, an accusation which has been fiercely disputed by Kyiv.</p>

<p>"The main intelligence department of the Ukrainian army knew that we were taking 65 servicemen there. And knowing about it, they struck this aircraft. In any case, it is a crime," he said.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, criminal investigations have been opened by Kyiv and Moscow and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appealed for an international probe.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine war | UK offers cruise-missile swap to Germany to aid Ukraine</strong></p>

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<p>Ukrainian officials have confirmed that a prisoner exchange was set to take place but have argued that they were not informed about soldiers being transported to the border by plane.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Il-76 was shot down from the sky and turned into a fireball, after crashing in a rural area of Russia on Wednesday, in which 74 people were killed on board, said Russian authorities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The investigators, who were carrying out a search operation at the site of the military transport plane crash, had also found the flight recorders, as per media reports.</p>

<p><em><strong>Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.</strong></em></p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday (Jan 26) said it was "obvious" that the Russian IL-76 military transport plane, which was carrying Ukrainian prisoners of war, was shot down by Ukraine over the border region of Belgorod this week.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday (Jan 26) said it was "obvious" that the Russian IL-76 military transport plane, which was carrying Ukrainian prisoners of war, was shot down by Ukraine over the border region of Belgorod this week. As per claims made by Moscow, the plane was flying to the region before the prisoner swap which was to take place on Wednesday (Jan 24) when it was hit by anti-aircraft missiles. It said there were 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war present inside the aircraft. Ukraine has neither confirmed nor denied shooting the plane, however, Kyiv has have been questioning if the prisoners were really on board. Also read: Russia starts 'terrorism' investigation into military plane crash "I don't know whether they did it on purpose or thoughtlessly, but it is obvious that they did it," said Putin, while speaking to student soldiers in his first reaction to the plane crash. Ukraine aware of Russia's plan to transfer prisoners, alleges Putin He further alleged Ukraine was aware of how Russia was planning to shift the prisoners when they hit the plane, an accusation which has been fiercely disputed by Kyiv. "The main intelligence department of the Ukrainian army knew that we were taking 65 servicemen there. And knowing about it, they struck this aircraft. In any case, it is a crime," he said. Meanwhile, criminal investigations have been opened by Kyiv and Moscow and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appealed for an international probe. Watch: Russia-Ukraine war | UK offers cruise-missile swap to Germany to aid Ukraine Ukrainian officials have confirmed that a prisoner exchange was set to take place but have argued that they were not informed about soldiers being transported to the border by plane. The Il-76 was shot down from the sky and turned into a fireball, after crashing in a rural area of Russia on Wednesday, in which 74 people were killed on board, said Russian authorities. The investigators, who were carrying out a search operation at the site of the military transport plane crash, had also found the flight recorders, as per media reports. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Putin says 'obviously' Ukraine shot army plane carrying war prisoners

<p lang="en-US">Germany marked the International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Saturday (Jan 27) as the country held various commemorative events and wreath-laying ceremonies.<br />
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Meanwhile, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, in his weekly podcast, appealed to the country's citizens to save democracy and fight against antisemitism as the nation marked the 79th anniversary of the Nazi death camp Auschwitz-Birkenau's liberation during World War II.<br />
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Since 1996 Berlin has been marking January 27 as a day when the country remembers the horrors of the Holocaust.<br />
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In the weekly podcast on Saturday (Jan 27), Scholz said, “Never again is every day. January 27 calls out to us: Stay visible! Stay audible! Against antisemitism, against racism, against hatred — and for our democracy.”<br />
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The flags were flown at half-mast over all the federal government buildings as per the orders of Germany's Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser.</p>

<p lang="en-US"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/german-train-drivers-ramp-up-pressure-with-longest-strike-yet-683257">German train drivers ramp up pressure with longest strike yet</a></p>

<p lang="en-US">Citizens on Saturday (Jan 27) placed flowers at the memorials for the victims of the Holocaust and lit candles, as the German chancellor said that they will continue to carry the responsibility for this “crime against humanity.”</p>

<h2 lang="en-US"><strong>Scholz warns against 'neo-Nazis', praises pro-democracy protests</strong></h2>

<p lang="en-US">He emphasised that the fight for democracy and against any kind of antisemitism cannot be done only by the government, but requires the support of all Germans.<br />
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“Never again" demands the vigilance of everyone. Our democracy is not God-given. It is man-made,” said Scholz. “It is strong when we support it. And it needs us when it is under attack,” he added.<br />
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Meanwhile, the German chancellor warned against "neo-Nazis and their dark networks" and praised people for joining pro-democracy protests.</p>

<p lang="en-US"><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine war | UK offers cruise-missile swap to Germany to aid Ukraine</strong></p>

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<p lang="en-US">"New reports are emerging all the time: about neo-Nazis and their dark networks. At the same time, right-wing populists are gaining ground, fuelling fear and sowing hatred." But this development is not something we simply have to accept," said Scholz.<br />
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"Our country is on its feet right now. Millions of citizens are taking to the streets in favour of democracy, respect and humanity for one another. After all, that's what it's all about. It is the cohesion of democrats that makes our democracy strong. Showing it confidently in public - as is happening now - feels good,” he added.</p>

<h2 lang="en-US"><strong>Nazi death camp survivors mark Holocaust</strong></h2>

<p lang="en-US">Meanwhile, a group of 20 Nazi death camp survivors marked the Holocaust Remembrance Day by laying wreaths at the Death Wall in Auschwitz and holding prayers at the monument in Birkenau.<br />
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The event will memorialise nearly 1.1 million camp victims, which were mostly Jews. The museum and memorial site of the Auschwitz death camp are located near the city of Oswiecim.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Germany marked the International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Saturday (Jan 27) as the country held various commemorative events and wreath-laying ceremonies. Meanwhile, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, in his weekly podcast, appealed to the country's citizens to save democracy and fight against antisemitism as the nation marked the 79th anniversary of the Nazi death camp Auschwitz-Birkenau's liberation during World War II.

Germany marked the International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Saturday (Jan 27) as the country held various commemorative events and wreath-laying ceremonies. Meanwhile, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, in his weekly podcast, appealed to the country's citizens to save democracy and fight against antisemitism as the nation marked the 79th anniversary of the Nazi death camp Auschwitz-Birkenau's liberation during World War II. Since 1996 Berlin has been marking January 27 as a day when the country remembers the horrors of the Holocaust. In the weekly podcast on Saturday (Jan 27), Scholz said, “Never again is every day. January 27 calls out to us: Stay visible! Stay audible! Against antisemitism, against racism, against hatred — and for our democracy.” The flags were flown at half-mast over all the federal government buildings as per the orders of Germany's Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser. Also read: German train drivers ramp up pressure with longest strike yet Citizens on Saturday (Jan 27) placed flowers at the memorials for the victims of the Holocaust and lit candles, as the German chancellor said that they will continue to carry the responsibility for this “crime against humanity.” Scholz warns against 'neo-Nazis', praises pro-democracy protests He emphasised that the fight for democracy and against any kind of antisemitism cannot be done only by the government, but requires the support of all Germans. “Never again" demands the vigilance of everyone. Our democracy is not God-given. It is man-made,” said Scholz. “It is strong when we support it. And it needs us when it is under attack,” he added. Meanwhile, the German chancellor warned against "neo-Nazis and their dark networks" and praised people for joining pro-democracy protests. Watch: Russia-Ukraine war | UK offers cruise-missile swap to Germany to aid Ukraine "New reports are emerging all the time: about neo-Nazis and their dark networks. At the same time, right-wing populists are gaining ground, fuelling fear and sowing hatred." But this development is not something we simply have to accept," said Scholz. "Our country is on its feet right now. Millions of citizens are taking to the streets in favour of democracy, respect and humanity for one another. After all, that's what it's all about. It is the cohesion of democrats that makes our democracy strong. Showing it confidently in public - as is happening now - feels good,” he added. Nazi death camp survivors mark Holocaust Meanwhile, a group of 20 Nazi death camp survivors marked the Holocaust Remembrance Day by laying wreaths at the Death Wall in Auschwitz and holding prayers at the monument in Birkenau. The event will memorialise nearly 1.1 million camp victims, which were mostly Jews. The museum and memorial site of the Auschwitz death camp are located near the city of Oswiecim. (With inputs from agencies)

Holocaust Remembrance Day: Germany recalls ‘Nazi horror’, Olaf Scholz says ‘never again’

<p lang="en-US">Months ahead of the general elections in India, political turmoil intensified in the Indian state of Bihar on Saturday (Jan 27) amid media reports suggesting that state chief minister Nitish Kumar is about to leave the JD(U)-RJD-Congress Grand Alliance and will again join the BJP-led NDA alliance.<br />
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As per a few media reports, the JD(U) chief, who has many times oscillated between political parties RJD and BJP, can also form a new government with BJP on Sunday (Jan 28) and take oath for his 9th term as the chief minister.</p>

<h2 lang="en-US"><strong>RJD's Tejashwi Yadav says 'game yet to begin'</strong></h2>

<p lang="en-US">Meanwhile, JD(U)'s ally Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav told the party leaders in a meeting that Nitish Kumar is "respectable" but there were a lot of factors which were not under his "control."<br />
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As per media reports, Yadav said, "CM Nitish Kumar was and is respectable. Many things are not under his (Nitish Kumar) control. RJD's allies in the 'Mahagathbandhan' always respected the Chief Minister....”</p>

<p lang="en-US"><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-set-to-lose-nitish-kumar-bihar-cm-likely-to-switch-side-to-bjp-very-soon-684199">'INDIA' set to lose Nitish Kumar? Bihar CM to join hands with BJP very soon, say reports</a></p>

<p lang="en-US">As per media reports, Tejashwi Yadav also hinted at other unexpected developments in the state.<br />
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"The Chief Minister used to sit with me on the stage and ask, "What was there in Bihar before 2005?" I never reacted... Now, more people are with us. Whatever remained undone in two decades, we managed to get it done within a short time- be it jobs, caste census, increasing reservation, etc. 'Bihar mein abhi khel hona baki hai' (The game is yet to begin in Bihar),” said Yadav, as per media reports.<br />
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In the 'Mahagathbandhan', which includes the opposition Congress and three Left parties, the RJD is the largest alliance partner and if Kumar's JD(U) pulls out, the alliance will fall short of eight members for a majority in the assembly.</p>

<h2 lang="en-US"><strong>Congress tries to avert crisis</strong></h2>

<p lang="en-US">Congress president M Mallikarjun Kharge said that all efforts are being made by his party to keep the INDIA bloc united. However, he added that he has no knowledge of what is in the mind of JD(U) leadership.<br />
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"I don't have information on Janata Dal (United) leaving the alliance. I have written a letter to them. Tried to speak to them. But don't know what's on Nitish Kumar's mind," said Kharge, while speaking to the reporters.<br />
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"Tomorrow I'll go to Delhi and take full information. Let's see what will happen. We don't have information that Nitish will resign. He hasn't told us about meeting Governor. I don't have information so can't tell you authentic. Let's see what happens," he said.</p>

<p lang="en-US"><strong>Watch:&nbsp;The saga of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's many U-turns</strong></p>

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<p lang="en-US">The Congress president said, "We are trying our best to make everyone unite together. I've spoken to Mamata (Banerjee) and Nitish and (Sitaram) Yechury to be united. Told them we need to be united only then we can give a good fight. India alliance will work well and democracy should be saved, whoever wants this won't take a hasty decision is what I feel.”</p>

<h2 lang="en-US"><strong>JD(U) leader KC Tyagi says Nitish '</strong>misunderstood<strong>'</strong></h2>

<p lang="en-US">Meanwhile, senior JD(U) leader KC Tyagi said that the INDIA bloc has been facing issues in different states because of Congress and added that the Mahagathbandhan is all set to collapse.<br />
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"The INDIA bloc is on the verge of collapse. The alliance of INDIA bloc parties is almost over in Punjab, West Bengal and Bihar," said Tyagi, as quoted by ANI.<br />
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"The goal and intentions with which Kumar, the JD(U) president, succeeded in bringing non-Congress parties with the Congress have come unstuck," he added, asserting that the leader was "misunderstood".<br />
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"Kumar never hankered after a position in the alliance but a section of the Congress leadership repeatedly insulted him," Tyagi said.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Months ahead of the general elections in India, political turmoil intensified in the Indian state of Bihar on Saturday (Jan 27) amid media reports suggesting that state chief minister Nitish Kumar is about to leave the JD(U)-RJD-Congress Grand Alliance and will again join the BJP-led NDA alliance.

Months ahead of the general elections in India, political turmoil intensified in the Indian state of Bihar on Saturday (Jan 27) amid media reports suggesting that state chief minister Nitish Kumar is about to leave the JD(U)-RJD-Congress Grand Alliance and will again join the BJP-led NDA alliance. As per a few media reports, the JD(U) chief, who has many times oscillated between political parties RJD and BJP, can also form a new government with BJP on Sunday (Jan 28) and take oath for his 9th term as the chief minister. RJD's Tejashwi Yadav says 'game yet to begin' Meanwhile, JD(U)'s ally Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav told the party leaders in a meeting that Nitish Kumar is "respectable" but there were a lot of factors which were not under his "control." As per media reports, Yadav said, "CM Nitish Kumar was and is respectable. Many things are not under his (Nitish Kumar) control. RJD's allies in the 'Mahagathbandhan' always respected the Chief Minister....” Also read: 'INDIA' set to lose Nitish Kumar? Bihar CM to join hands with BJP very soon, say reports As per media reports, Tejashwi Yadav also hinted at other unexpected developments in the state. "The Chief Minister used to sit with me on the stage and ask, "What was there in Bihar before 2005?" I never reacted... Now, more people are with us. Whatever remained undone in two decades, we managed to get it done within a short time- be it jobs, caste census, increasing reservation, etc. 'Bihar mein abhi khel hona baki hai' (The game is yet to begin in Bihar),” said Yadav, as per media reports. In the 'Mahagathbandhan', which includes the opposition Congress and three Left parties, the RJD is the largest alliance partner and if Kumar's JD(U) pulls out, the alliance will fall short of eight members for a majority in the assembly. Congress tries to avert crisis Congress president M Mallikarjun Kharge said that all efforts are being made by his party to keep the INDIA bloc united. However, he added that he has no knowledge of what is in the mind of JD(U) leadership. "I don't have information on Janata Dal (United) leaving the alliance. I have written a letter to them. Tried to speak to them. But don't know what's on Nitish Kumar's mind," said Kharge, while speaking to the reporters. "Tomorrow I'll go to Delhi and take full information. Let's see what will happen. We don't have information that Nitish will resign. He hasn't told us about meeting Governor. I don't have information so can't tell you authentic. Let's see what happens," he said. Watch: The saga of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's many U-turns The Congress president said, "We are trying our best to make everyone unite together. I've spoken to Mamata (Banerjee) and Nitish and (Sitaram) Yechury to be united. Told them we need to be united only then we can give a good fight. India alliance will work well and democracy should be saved, whoever wants this won't take a hasty decision is what I feel.” JD(U) leader KC Tyagi says Nitish 'misunderstood' Meanwhile, senior JD(U) leader KC Tyagi said that the INDIA bloc has been facing issues in different states because of Congress and added that the Mahagathbandhan is all set to collapse. "The INDIA bloc is on the verge of collapse. The alliance of INDIA bloc parties is almost over in Punjab, West Bengal and Bihar," said Tyagi, as quoted by ANI. "The goal and intentions with which Kumar, the JD(U) president, succeeded in bringing non-Congress parties with the Congress have come unstuck," he added, asserting that the leader was "misunderstood". "Kumar never hankered after a position in the alliance but a section of the Congress leadership repeatedly insulted him," Tyagi said. (With inputs from agencies)

India Elections 2024: Nitish Kumar keeps Bihar politics on tenterhooks; RJD, Congress react to crisis

<p lang="en-US">Israel said that it will stop the operations of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees in Gaza once the war gets over, said a minister on Saturday (Jan 27) after several UNRWA staff were accused by Tel Aviv of being involved in Hamas's October 7 attack.</p>

<p lang="en-US">Taking to X, Israel Foreign Minister Israel Katz said that the country is aiming to ensure "UNRWA will not be a part of the day after", adding that he will try getting more support from the European Union, United States, and other major contributors to the agency.</p>

<p lang="en-US">Meanwhile, Palestinian militant group Hamas slammed the “threats” issued by Israel against UNRWA and appealed to the UN and other international organisations not to "cave in to the threats and blackmail".</p>

<p lang="en-US">"We ask the UN and the international organisations to not cave in to the threats and blackmail&nbsp;from Israel," said Hamas's press office, in a post on Telegram.</p>

<p lang="en-US"><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-hits-houthi-linked-anti-ship-missile-after-british-oil-tanker-comes-under-attack-684246">US hits Houthi-linked anti-ship missile after British oil tanker comes under attack</a></p>

<p lang="en-US">On Friday (Jan 26), the UNRWA said that it had sacked many employees who were accused of being involved in Hamas'&nbsp;unprecedented October 7 attack on Israel and led the United States to stop critical funding.</p>

<p lang="en-US">Head of the agency Philippe Lazzarini promised to hold "accountable, including through criminal prosecution" any UNRWA employee who is found to be involved in acts of terror.</p>

<p lang="en-US">Responding to the firing of employees, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also said that an "urgent and comprehensive independent review of UNRWA", will be conducted, as stated by his spokesman Stephane Dujarric.</p>

<p lang="en-US">The US State Department announced that it has "temporarily paused additional funding" to the agency while the claims are being reviewed by the officials. Twelve employees "may have been involved", it said.</p>

<p lang="en-US">Canada and Australia also temporarily suspended their funding to the agency.</p>

<h2 lang="en-US"><strong>UK 'temporarily pausing' aid to UN agency</strong></h2>

<p lang="en-US">The UK government also announced that it will be "temporarily pausing any future funding" to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees.</p>

<p lang="en-US">"The UK is appalled by allegations that UNRWA staff were involved in the 7 October attack against Israel," said the Foreign Office said, further stating that the aid will be placed on hold while "we review these concerning allegations".</p>

<h2 lang="en-US"><strong>Italy halts aid to UN agency for Palestinian refugees</strong></h2>

<p lang="en-US">Meanwhile, Italy also joined other countries in halting funding to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees.</p>

<p lang="en-US">Taking to X, Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said, "The Italian government has suspended financing UNRWA after the atrocious Hamas attack on October 7.”</p>

<p lang="en-US">"Allied countries have taken a similar decision. We are committed to providing humanitarian aid to the Palestinian population while protecting Israel's security," he said.</p>

<h2 lang="en-US"><strong>Top PLO official says stopping funding of UNRWA carries risks</strong></h2>

<p lang="en-US">The Palestine Liberation Organisation's Secretary General Hussein al-Sheikh said that the decision by a few countries to stop funding of the UN Relief Agency for Palestinians (UNRWA) carries some major political and relief risks.</p>

<p lang="en-US"><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Reactions to ICJ ruling on Israel's war in Gaza</strong></p>

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<p lang="en-US">“We call on countries that announced the cessation of their support for UNRWA to immediately reverse their decision,” al-Sheikh said, adding that it “entails great political and humanitarian relief risks, as at this particular time.”<br />
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“We need the maximum support for this international organisation and not stopping support and assistance to it,” he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="en-US"><em><strong>Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.</strong></em></p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Israel said that it will stop the operations of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees in Gaza once the war gets over, said a minister on Saturday (Jan 27) after several UNRWA staff were accused by Tel Aviv of being involved in Hamas's October 7 attack.

Israel said that it will stop the operations of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees in Gaza once the war gets over, said a minister on Saturday (Jan 27) after several UNRWA staff were accused by Tel Aviv of being involved in Hamas's October 7 attack. Taking to X, Israel Foreign Minister Israel Katz said that the country is aiming to ensure "UNRWA will not be a part of the day after", adding that he will try getting more support from the European Union, United States, and other major contributors to the agency. Meanwhile, Palestinian militant group Hamas slammed the “threats” issued by Israel against UNRWA and appealed to the UN and other international organisations not to "cave in to the threats and blackmail". "We ask the UN and the international organisations to not cave in to the threats and blackmail from Israel," said Hamas's press office, in a post on Telegram. Also read: US hits Houthi-linked anti-ship missile after British oil tanker comes under attack On Friday (Jan 26), the UNRWA said that it had sacked many employees who were accused of being involved in Hamas' unprecedented October 7 attack on Israel and led the United States to stop critical funding. Head of the agency Philippe Lazzarini promised to hold "accountable, including through criminal prosecution" any UNRWA employee who is found to be involved in acts of terror. Responding to the firing of employees, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also said that an "urgent and comprehensive independent review of UNRWA", will be conducted, as stated by his spokesman Stephane Dujarric. The US State Department announced that it has "temporarily paused additional funding" to the agency while the claims are being reviewed by the officials. Twelve employees "may have been involved", it said. Canada and Australia also temporarily suspended their funding to the agency. UK 'temporarily pausing' aid to UN agency The UK government also announced that it will be "temporarily pausing any future funding" to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees. "The UK is appalled by allegations that UNRWA staff were involved in the 7 October attack against Israel," said the Foreign Office said, further stating that the aid will be placed on hold while "we review these concerning allegations". Italy halts aid to UN agency for Palestinian refugees Meanwhile, Italy also joined other countries in halting funding to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees. Taking to X, Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said, "The Italian government has suspended financing UNRWA after the atrocious Hamas attack on October 7.” "Allied countries have taken a similar decision. We are committed to providing humanitarian aid to the Palestinian population while protecting Israel's security," he said. Top PLO official says stopping funding of UNRWA carries risks The Palestine Liberation Organisation's Secretary General Hussein al-Sheikh said that the decision by a few countries to stop funding of the UN Relief Agency for Palestinians (UNRWA) carries some major political and relief risks. Watch: Reactions to ICJ ruling on Israel's war in Gaza “We call on countries that announced the cessation of their support for UNRWA to immediately reverse their decision,” al-Sheikh said, adding that it “entails great political and humanitarian relief risks, as at this particular time.” “We need the maximum support for this international organisation and not stopping support and assistance to it,” he said. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel warns will end UN agency’s operations in Gaza, nations halt aid over Oct 7 allegations

<p lang="en-US">French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday evening (Jan 26) visited the Dargah Nizamuddin Aulia and enjoyed a Qawaali session in the mausoleum's&nbsp;courtyard, said officials.</p>

<p lang="en-US">Macron prayed at the Dargah Nizamuddin Aulia and also offered a 'chaadar' at the mausoleum. He was on a two-day visit to India and had participated in the 75th Republic Day celebrations as the chief guest at New Delhi's Kartavya Path.<br />
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The French president reached the nearly 700-year-old shrine at 9.45 pm local time and spent more than half an hour at the revered place, the officials said.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | President of France Emmanuel Macron visited the Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia Dargah on Friday. (26.01)<br />
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<p>In the video, Macron was seen as distinctly draped in a sea green scarf while other delegation members were seen donning a pink coloured scarf. The French president was accompanied by Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar as well as other senior dignitaries.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/french-president-emmanuel-macron-addresses-french-community-at-embassy-in-indias-new-delhi-684038">Droupadi Murmu, French counterpart Macron reaffirm longstanding friendship between India and France</a></p>

<p>Nizamuddin Dargah, located at the heart of the national capital, is the mausoleum of the well-known Sufi saint Nizamuddin Auliya and his disciple and poet Amir Khusrau.</p>

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<p>A Roadmap on Defence Industrial Co-operation was adopted by the two countries as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held discussions with the visiting French president on January 25 and 26.</p>

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<h2><strong>President Droupadi Murmu hosts a banquet</strong></h2>

<p lang="en-US">Earlier, Indian President Droupadi Murmu welcomed her French counterpart Emmanuel Macron at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, where she hosted a banquet in his honour.<br />
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Murmu, while welcoming President Macron, said that the leaders of the two nations being guests of honour in the National Day parade and celebrations of each other is a historic moment, and "a symbol of the depth of our friendship and the strength of our partnership".</p>

<p lang="en-US"><strong>Watch:&nbsp;French President Macron enjoys Qawwali at Nizamuddin Dargah, Delhi</strong></p>

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<p lang="en-US">In his address, President Macron said, "It is with the most pleasure that we are here and to come back five years after our former state visit and five months after the success of your G20. We were extremely honoured to be part of such an important and unique day and to have our soldiers being alongside with you and being part of this exceptional moment. I think this is for everybody here in this delegation, in our memories forever," reported ANI.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday evening (Jan 26) visited the Dargah Nizamuddin Aulia and enjoyed a Qawaali session in the mausoleum's courtyard, said officials.

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday evening (Jan 26) visited the Dargah Nizamuddin Aulia and enjoyed a Qawaali session in the mausoleum's courtyard, said officials. Macron prayed at the Dargah Nizamuddin Aulia and also offered a 'chaadar' at the mausoleum. He was on a two-day visit to India and had participated in the 75th Republic Day celebrations as the chief guest at New Delhi's Kartavya Path. The French president reached the nearly 700-year-old shrine at 9.45 pm local time and spent more than half an hour at the revered place, the officials said. #WATCH | President of France Emmanuel Macron visited the Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia Dargah on Friday. (26.01) (Source: Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia Dargah) pic.twitter.com/gf5hMBxZA4 — ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2024 × In the video, Macron was seen as distinctly draped in a sea green scarf while other delegation members were seen donning a pink coloured scarf. The French president was accompanied by Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar as well as other senior dignitaries. Also read: Droupadi Murmu, French counterpart Macron reaffirm longstanding friendship between India and France Nizamuddin Dargah, located at the heart of the national capital, is the mausoleum of the well-known Sufi saint Nizamuddin Auliya and his disciple and poet Amir Khusrau. President of France @EmmanuelMacron shares a moment of joy, immersed in Sufi Qawwali at the Nizamuddin Dargah, New Delhi, alongside India's External Affairs Minister @DrSJaishankar and the French delegation.#MacronInIndia#NewIndia #IndiaFranceRelations pic.twitter.com/vpmYjocxed — MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) January 27, 2024 × A Roadmap on Defence Industrial Co-operation was adopted by the two countries as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held discussions with the visiting French president on January 25 and 26. Visuals of French president @EmmanuelMacron visiting the Nizamuddin Dargah in New Delhi earlier today (Friday). pic.twitter.com/XPeP5boHLG — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) January 26, 2024 × President Droupadi Murmu hosts a banquet Earlier, Indian President Droupadi Murmu welcomed her French counterpart Emmanuel Macron at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, where she hosted a banquet in his honour. Murmu, while welcoming President Macron, said that the leaders of the two nations being guests of honour in the National Day parade and celebrations of each other is a historic moment, and "a symbol of the depth of our friendship and the strength of our partnership". Watch: French President Macron enjoys Qawwali at Nizamuddin Dargah, Delhi In his address, President Macron said, "It is with the most pleasure that we are here and to come back five years after our former state visit and five months after the success of your G20. We were extremely honoured to be part of such an important and unique day and to have our soldiers being alongside with you and being part of this exceptional moment. I think this is for everybody here in this delegation, in our memories forever," reported ANI. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: French President Macron enjoys Qawwali at Delhi’s Nizamuddin Dargah

<p><em><strong>Trigger warning: Some readers may find details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised.&nbsp;</strong></em></p>

<p lang="en-US">Hours after the United Nations top court gave a ruling in the genocide case filed against Israel by South Africa and asked the country to take steps to prevent genocide in Gaza, militant group Hamas published a new video of three female hostages who have been held captive in the Gaza Strip from October 7.</p>

<p lang="en-US"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/top-un-court-orders-israel-to-take-steps-to-prevent-genocide-in-gaza-report-back-in-a-month-683996">Top UN court orders Israel to take steps to prevent genocide in Gaza, report back in a month</a></p>

<p lang="en-US">In the edited five-minute-long video, soldiers Daniella Gilboa and Karina Ariev, and civilian Doron Steinbrecher were seen identifying themselves and appealing to the Israeli government to find a way for them to return them home.</p>

<p lang="en-US">The women claimed that they had been detained by Hamas for 107 days and their comments were mostly critical of the failure of Israel to rescue them, while all three hostages were referred to be under bombardment or fire.</p>

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<h2><strong>Hamas says video filmed day 107 of war</strong></h2>

<p lang="en-US">Hamas has claimed that the video was filmed on day 107 of the ongoing war against Israel, however, they did not provide any evidence to support the claim.<br />
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Previously, Hamas had issued similar videos of hostages who have been kept captive in Gaza. These steps of Hamas have been called deplorable psychological warfare by Israel.<br />
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Earlier in the day, the International Court of Justice said that it is under its jurisdiction to rule over emergency measures as appealed by South Africa in the genocide case filed against Israel, in the wake of its ongoing war in Gaza.</p>

<p lang="en-US"><strong>Watch:&nbsp;ICJ ruling on Israel Genocide case: "Israel must not destroy evidence of genocide in Gaza"</strong></p>

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<p lang="en-US">It further said that Israel must punish people for committing genocide in Gaza and should immediately stop its attacks in Gaza.<br />
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The court further asked Israel to submit a report on the steps taken by the country to comply with its orders within one month.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="en-US">The attacks carried out by Hamas on Israel on October 7, 2023, resulted in the death of 1,140 civilians in Israel, as per an AFP tally on the basis of official Israeli figures.<br />
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The militants also seized more than 250 hostages and Israel stated that nearly 132 of them have been kept hostage in Gaza, which included the dead bodies of at least 28 dead captives.<br />
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Nearly 26,083 Palestinians, among which 70 per cent of them young children, women, and adolescents, were killed in the bombardments and ground offensive carried out by Israel in the Gaza Strip, as per the health ministry of the Hamas government.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Trigger warning: Some readers may find details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised. Hours after the United Nations top court gave a ruling in the genocide case filed against Israel by South Africa and asked the country to take steps to prevent genocide in Gaza, militant group Hamas published a new video of three female hostages who have been held captive in the Gaza Strip from October 7.

Trigger warning: Some readers may find details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised. Hours after the United Nations top court gave a ruling in the genocide case filed against Israel by South Africa and asked the country to take steps to prevent genocide in Gaza, militant group Hamas published a new video of three female hostages who have been held captive in the Gaza Strip from October 7. Also read: Top UN court orders Israel to take steps to prevent genocide in Gaza, report back in a month In the edited five-minute-long video, soldiers Daniella Gilboa and Karina Ariev, and civilian Doron Steinbrecher were seen identifying themselves and appealing to the Israeli government to find a way for them to return them home. The women claimed that they had been detained by Hamas for 107 days and their comments were mostly critical of the failure of Israel to rescue them, while all three hostages were referred to be under bombardment or fire. ⚡️Hamas published a video showing a message from by female IOF soldiers in the Gaza Strip. They say they are ashamed of Netanyahu. One of the girls said: “I became more afraid of my <country> than I feared Hamas” https://t.co/ios3NkrowC pic.twitter.com/aFF6Ww5Hla — Arya - آریا 🇮🇷 (@AryJeay) January 26, 2024 × Hamas says video filmed day 107 of war Hamas has claimed that the video was filmed on day 107 of the ongoing war against Israel, however, they did not provide any evidence to support the claim. Previously, Hamas had issued similar videos of hostages who have been kept captive in Gaza. These steps of Hamas have been called deplorable psychological warfare by Israel. Earlier in the day, the International Court of Justice said that it is under its jurisdiction to rule over emergency measures as appealed by South Africa in the genocide case filed against Israel, in the wake of its ongoing war in Gaza. Watch: ICJ ruling on Israel Genocide case: "Israel must not destroy evidence of genocide in Gaza" It further said that Israel must punish people for committing genocide in Gaza and should immediately stop its attacks in Gaza. The court further asked Israel to submit a report on the steps taken by the country to comply with its orders within one month. The attacks carried out by Hamas on Israel on October 7, 2023, resulted in the death of 1,140 civilians in Israel, as per an AFP tally on the basis of official Israeli figures. The militants also seized more than 250 hostages and Israel stated that nearly 132 of them have been kept hostage in Gaza, which included the dead bodies of at least 28 dead captives. Nearly 26,083 Palestinians, among which 70 per cent of them young children, women, and adolescents, were killed in the bombardments and ground offensive carried out by Israel in the Gaza Strip, as per the health ministry of the Hamas government. (With inputs from agencies)

TRIGGER WARNING: Hamas releases new video of three Israeli hostages in Gaza, hours after ICJ ruling

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<p lang="en-US">The International Court of Justice&nbsp; (ICJ), top court of the United Nations on Friday (Jan 26) said that it is under its jurisdiction to rule over emergency measures as appealed by South Africa in the genocide case filed against Israel, in the wake of its ongoing war in Gaza.<br />
<br />
It further said that Israel must punish people for committing genocide in Gaza and should immediately stop its attacks. The court further asked Israel to submit a report on the steps taken by the country to comply with its orders within one month.</p>

<p lang="en-US">The court said that it would not abide by Israel's request to throw out the case. The top court further said that some rights which have been sought by South Africa in its case are plausible.</p>

<p lang="en-US"><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-uns-top-court-to-hand-down-its-ruling-in-gaza-genocide-case-against-israel-on-friday-what-is-it-683591">Explained: UN's top court to hand down ruling in Gaza 'genocide case' against Israel on Friday. What is it?</a></p>

<p lang="en-US">The ICJ&nbsp;added that it recognises Palestinians' right to be protected from acts of genocide in Gaza but stopped short of ordering a ceasefire. It added that under the genocide convention, Palestinians appear to be a protected group.</p>

<p lang="en-US">The court ordered Israel to allow flow of more humanitarian aid into the besieged Gaza Strip. It ruled that Israel must take "immediate and effective measures to enable the provision of urgently needed basic services and humanitarian assistance to address the adverse conditions of life faced by Palestinians.”</p>

<h2 lang="en-US"><strong>Israel must prevent actions violating Genocide Convention: ICJ</strong></h2>

<p lang="en-US">In its ruling, the ICJ said that it has taken into account the Israeli defence minister's comments regarding 'human animals' in Gaza.&nbsp;The court ruled that some of the acts and omissions committed by Israel are under the Genocide Convention's provisions. ICJ said that no evidence of genocide in Gaza must be destroyed.<br />
<br />
The International Court of Justice has further ordered Israel to take all possible measures to prevent genocide and any kind of actions which fall under the scope of the Genocide Convention.<br />
<br />
A case was filed by South Africa against Israel in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in December, in which they had alleged that the devastating offensive against Hamas, in which 25,700 people were killed, amounted to state-led genocide and had breached the UN’s genocide convention, which was signed in 1948 in response to the Holocaust.</p>

<p lang="en-US"><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Israel-Hamas War: ICJ to rule genocide case against Israel</strong></p>

<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/israel-hamas-war-icj-to-rule-genocide-case-against-israel-683730/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>

<p lang="en-US">South Africa has appealed to the ICJ to impose nine orders on Israel which include immediate suspension of military activity and prove more access to humanitarian aid to war-torn Gaza.<br />
<br />
In the hearings, Israel has argued that a ceasefire will be unrealistic as the court can only give orders to one party since Hamas is not part of the court proceedings.<br />
<br />
On the eve of the ruling, Hamas had stated that it would abide by the ceasefire order if Israel also agreed to do the same.<br />
<br />
The ICJ's ruling over the genocide case became the most watched in the history of the court.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The International Court of Justice (ICJ), top court of the United Nations on Friday (Jan 26) said that it is under its jurisdiction to rule over emergency measures as appealed by South Africa in the genocide case filed against Israel, in the wake of its ongoing war in Gaza.

The International Court of Justice (ICJ), top court of the United Nations on Friday (Jan 26) said that it is under its jurisdiction to rule over emergency measures as appealed by South Africa in the genocide case filed against Israel, in the wake of its ongoing war in Gaza. It further said that Israel must punish people for committing genocide in Gaza and should immediately stop its attacks. The court further asked Israel to submit a report on the steps taken by the country to comply with its orders within one month. The court said that it would not abide by Israel's request to throw out the case. The top court further said that some rights which have been sought by South Africa in its case are plausible. Also read: Explained: UN's top court to hand down ruling in Gaza 'genocide case' against Israel on Friday. What is it? The ICJ added that it recognises Palestinians' right to be protected from acts of genocide in Gaza but stopped short of ordering a ceasefire. It added that under the genocide convention, Palestinians appear to be a protected group. The court ordered Israel to allow flow of more humanitarian aid into the besieged Gaza Strip. It ruled that Israel must take "immediate and effective measures to enable the provision of urgently needed basic services and humanitarian assistance to address the adverse conditions of life faced by Palestinians.” Israel must prevent actions violating Genocide Convention: ICJ In its ruling, the ICJ said that it has taken into account the Israeli defence minister's comments regarding 'human animals' in Gaza. The court ruled that some of the acts and omissions committed by Israel are under the Genocide Convention's provisions. ICJ said that no evidence of genocide in Gaza must be destroyed. The International Court of Justice has further ordered Israel to take all possible measures to prevent genocide and any kind of actions which fall under the scope of the Genocide Convention. A case was filed by South Africa against Israel in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in December, in which they had alleged that the devastating offensive against Hamas, in which 25,700 people were killed, amounted to state-led genocide and had breached the UN’s genocide convention, which was signed in 1948 in response to the Holocaust. Watch: Israel-Hamas War: ICJ to rule genocide case against Israel South Africa has appealed to the ICJ to impose nine orders on Israel which include immediate suspension of military activity and prove more access to humanitarian aid to war-torn Gaza. In the hearings, Israel has argued that a ceasefire will be unrealistic as the court can only give orders to one party since Hamas is not part of the court proceedings. On the eve of the ruling, Hamas had stated that it would abide by the ceasefire order if Israel also agreed to do the same. The ICJ's ruling over the genocide case became the most watched in the history of the court. (With inputs from agencies)

Top UN court orders Israel to take steps to prevent genocide in Gaza, report back in a month

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