<p>Police in Noida, close to New Delhi, have arrested a 23-year-old man after he sexually assaulted a young woman and fled the scene. The man had reportedly gone to deliver groceries at a Greater Noida high-rise apartment but he barged into the house and sexually assaulted the woman, reports said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The woman had reportedly ordered groceries through a mobile app. After the man reached the apartment for delivery, he came to know that she was alone and barged into the home.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to an account of a neighbour heard by WION, the young woman was attacked by knife by the 23-year old upon resistance. The young woman is currently battling for her life at a hospital and remains with her parents.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The incident reportedly occurred on Friday (Oct 27) and a complaint was filed at the Bisrakh police station&nbsp;on the same day.</p>

<h2><strong>Cops apprehend accused after he tried&nbsp;to flee</strong></h2>

<p>The authorities quickly came to action and&nbsp;dispatched several teams to apprehend&nbsp;the accused.</p>

<p>The accused was apprehended from&nbsp;a residential area in Greater Noida.</p>

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<p>The report said that when a police team reached the spot to arrest the accused, he managed to grab a pistol from one of the constables and ran away. The accused has a record and was reportedly arrested in past for selling illicit liquor.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the reinforcements and SWAT teams reached&nbsp;to search the area, the accused allegedly fired at police team. He was shot in the leg and finally apprehended.</p>

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Police in Noida, close to New Delhi, have arrested a 23-year-old man after he sexually assaulted a young woman and fled the scene. The man had reportedly gone to deliver groceries at a Greater Noida high-rise apartment but he barged into the house and sexually assaulted the woman, reports said.

Police in Noida, close to New Delhi, have arrested a 23-year-old man after he sexually assaulted a young woman and fled the scene. The man had reportedly gone to deliver groceries at a Greater Noida high-rise apartment but he barged into the house and sexually assaulted the woman, reports said. The woman had reportedly ordered groceries through a mobile app. After the man reached the apartment for delivery, he came to know that she was alone and barged into the home. According to an account of a neighbour heard by WION, the young woman was attacked by knife by the 23-year old upon resistance. The young woman is currently battling for her life at a hospital and remains with her parents. Also read | France: Husband accused of 'drugging' wife, inviting 51 strangers to rape her over a decade The incident reportedly occurred on Friday (Oct 27) and a complaint was filed at the Bisrakh police station on the same day. Cops apprehend accused after he tried to flee The authorities quickly came to action and dispatched several teams to apprehend the accused. The accused was apprehended from a residential area in Greater Noida. Also watch | 11-year-old fought for abortion after being raped by stepfather × The report said that when a police team reached the spot to arrest the accused, he managed to grab a pistol from one of the constables and ran away. The accused has a record and was reportedly arrested in past for selling illicit liquor. After the reinforcements and SWAT teams reached to search the area, the accused allegedly fired at police team. He was shot in the leg and finally apprehended. The accused is currently being treated at a hospital. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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At least one person was killed and several were injured in a series of explosions at a convention centre in the southern Indian state of Kerala on Sunday where a Christian group was holding a prayer meeting.

Kalamassery bomb blast: Kerala's Chief Pinarayi Vijayan orders investigation

The much-awaited Ram temple in Ayodhya will open in January next year. Preparations and construction are all underway at a mammoth scale. WION's Nikita Singh visited the site and brought a special segment on what to look forward to and the impact it is expected to have on India as a whole.

Ayodhya's Ram Mandir (Temple) set to open for public from January 2024

<p>As the buzz around renaming India to 'Bharat' continues, Google Maps has reportedly made an update. As per media reports, Google Maps is now showing "Bharat" as a "Country in South Asia" alongside the Indian flag digital code. This comes as India, host of the recently held G20 Summit in September, in its official communications used "President of Bharat" instead of the conventional "President of India." Earlier, WION Data Lab also explained <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/data-lab-from-india-to-bharat-whats-the-price-tag-of-a-national-rebrand-635549">what's the price tag of a national rebrand from India to 'Bharat'.&nbsp;</a></p>

<p>Local media reports said that whether you're using Google Maps in Hindi or English, searching for "Bharat" will give you similar results as searching for "India." A search with both terms leads to Google Maps referring to India as a "Country in South Asia".</p>

<p>The search yields results that allow Google Maps users to access the official Indian map.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The text descriptions remain consistent in both Hindi and English languages on Google Maps.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This development in Google Maps aligns with the central government's gradual shift towards using "Bharat" in official communications. But it is not just Google Maps, other Google products also appear to follow suit with the renaming.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Other Google products, including Search, Translator, and News, now offer users the option to use both "Bharat" and "India" to obtain similar results.</p>

<h2><strong>No official confirmation&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>It must be noted that Google has not officially confirmed this change. It is just that a simple search revealed that there may have been background modifications by Google.</p>

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<p>The report of Google adapting to the stance of the Indian government comes as a panel of the National Council of Education Research and Training (NCERT) of India has recommended replacing the word ‘India’ with ‘Bharat’ in all school textbooks.</p>

<p>As per Article(1) of the Indian Constitution the name of the country is mentioned as “India, that is Bharat shall be a Union of States.”</p>

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As the buzz around renaming India to 'Bharat' continues, Google Maps has reportedly made an update. As per media reports, Google Maps is now showing "Bharat" as a "Country in South Asia" alongside the Indian flag digital code. This comes as India, host of the recently held G20 Summit in September, in its official communications used "President of Bharat" instead of the conventional "President of India." Earlier, WION Data Lab also explained what's the price tag of a national rebrand from India to 'Bharat'. Local media reports said that whether you're using Google Maps in Hindi or English, searching for "Bharat" will give you similar results as searching for "India." A search with both terms leads to Google Maps referring to India as a "Country in South Asia". The search yields results that allow Google Maps users to access the official Indian map. The text descriptions remain consistent in both Hindi and English languages on Google Maps. Also Read | Met Museum to return antiquities to India as part of 1,414 objects to be sent by US This development in Google Maps aligns with the central government's gradual shift towards using "Bharat" in official communications. But it is not just Google Maps, other Google products also appear to follow suit with the renaming. Other Google products, including Search, Translator, and News, now offer users the option to use both "Bharat" and "India" to obtain similar results. No official confirmation It must be noted that Google has not officially confirmed this change. It is just that a simple search revealed that there may have been background modifications by Google. Also Read | India: Delhi's air quality falls in 'very poor' category with the AQI at 309 The report of Google adapting to the stance of the Indian government comes as a panel of the National Council of Education Research and Training (NCERT) of India has recommended replacing the word ‘India’ with ‘Bharat’ in all school textbooks. As per Article(1) of the Indian Constitution the name of the country is mentioned as “India, that is Bharat shall be a Union of States.” Watch | Tatas to start making Apple iPhones in India after $125-million Wistron plant deal × On media reports about changing the name of India to Bharat in all NCERT textbooks, NCERT said "that since the development of new syllabus and textbooks is in the process and for that purpose various Curricular Area Groups of domain experts are being notified by the NCERT. So, it is too premature to comment on the news being flashed in the media on the concerned issue." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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Kalamassery bomb blast: Indian Home Minister Amit Shah speaks to Kerala's Chief Minister

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: A series of blasts were reported at a Christian group's convention centre in Kerala's Kalamassery on Sunday morning, leading to the death of one person, as reported by local police. A four-member National Investigation Agency (NIA) team, together with local law enforcement, is currently investigating the incident.

India: One dead, five critical and 23 injured in a blast at Kalamassery, Kerala

European Union's New Ambassador Hervé Delphin underscored the positive trajectory of the India-EU relationship, stating, "EU India relationship has grown stronger, and it goes ever stronger. It's an ascending trajectory." The ambassador presented his credentials to Indian President Droupadi Murmu earlier this month. The relationship has seen high level engagement, including visits of EU leaders to India for the G20 summit, but also formation of a Trade and Technology council to accelerate engagement at several front.

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The controversial Chinese vessel Shi Yan 6 has finally reached Sri Lanka. It's the second ship in 14 months to reach the island nation. Last year, yuan wang 5, a ballistic missile and satellite tracking ship, was initially scheduled to dock at Hambantota on 11 August. After protests from India, the ship was delayed, eventually docking at the port on 16 August and departing Sri Lanka on 22 August 2022. This time too India has raised security concerns over the last few weeks on what it calls a spy ship. But that's the only activity of China in South Asia that sent alarming bells. The 25th round of border talks between China and Bhutan also reflected the increasing Chinese influence in the Indian Subcontinent.

Shi Yan 6 ship, Bhutan border talks | China's influence in Indian Ocean region a concern of India

Recent allegations of Indian involvement in the death of a Khalistani activist have triggered a diplomatic showdown between India and Canada. India's firm stance against all forms of terrorism and its expectation of Western support has set the stage for a prolonged standoff. This dispute has the potential to strain relations further, and it highlights the complexities of addressing terrorism on a global scale. Vikram Chandra tells you more.

India-Canada row: India-Canada airfares soar amid troubled ties

<p>India is stepping up its drone surveillance system in border areas to ward&nbsp;off any Hamas-like attacks that took place on Israeli soil on Oct 7. Two weeks of devastation has left above 8,000 people dead in both Israel and Gaza Strip.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India has also battled similar surprise attacks by terror&nbsp;groups based in the neighbouring countries. Drawing lessons from the Israel-Hamas war, India doesn’t want to be caught off-guard if a similar situation arises at its own border.</p>

<p>According to a report by Bloomberg, India’s defence officials met six vendors of surveillance and reconnaissance drones over the last week. An order is expected to be placed very soon.</p>

<h2><strong>Significance for India</strong></h2>

<p>India needs a robust border defence system to ward&nbsp;off terror threats and foil the dangerous designs of its enemies. For instance, in 2008, terrorists from Pakistan armed with assault weapons and grenades infiltrated Mumbai by sea and managed to kill 166 people.</p>

<p>India is now acting with urgency on this matter. According to media reports, Indian forces are looking to have the drone defence system up and running by as early as May.</p>

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<p>Not just that, persistent border tensions with China in the Himalayas and Pakistan also warrant a well-equipped border drone defence infrastructure.</p>

<p>It must be noted that this system would be used not just to tackle security challenges but also the drug menace. Pakistan-based groups are believed to be using drones to smuggle drugs across the border.</p>

<p>According to reports, it might take India almost 18 months to cover the entire stretch of borders. The system will cost India $500 million annually.</p>

<h2><strong>How does this system work?</strong></h2>

<p>Solar-powered drones known as High-Altitude Pseudo Satellites (HAPS) will be deployed to support the drone infrastructure, capable of extended flight durations without requiring frequent landings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>These 24/7 high-altitude, long-endurance drones will also serve as backup for the conventional radar network along the country's borders, transmitting images directly to local command centres.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Both the drones and the accompanying software will be developed domestically, as the Indian military aims to enhance local production within the context of a $250 billion, 10-year military modernisation initiative.</p>

<p>Once operational, the entire 22,531-kilometre-long land and sea borders will be continuously monitored.&nbsp;</p>

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India is stepping up its drone surveillance system in border areas to ward off any Hamas-like attacks that took place on Israeli soil on Oct 7. Two weeks of devastation has left above 8,000 people dead in both Israel and Gaza Strip.

India is stepping up its drone surveillance system in border areas to ward off any Hamas-like attacks that took place on Israeli soil on Oct 7. Two weeks of devastation has left above 8,000 people dead in both Israel and Gaza Strip. India has also battled similar surprise attacks by terror groups based in the neighbouring countries. Drawing lessons from the Israel-Hamas war, India doesn’t want to be caught off-guard if a similar situation arises at its own border. According to a report by Bloomberg, India’s defence officials met six vendors of surveillance and reconnaissance drones over the last week. An order is expected to be placed very soon. Significance for India India needs a robust border defence system to ward off terror threats and foil the dangerous designs of its enemies. For instance, in 2008, terrorists from Pakistan armed with assault weapons and grenades infiltrated Mumbai by sea and managed to kill 166 people. India is now acting with urgency on this matter. According to media reports, Indian forces are looking to have the drone defence system up and running by as early as May. Also read: Eight Indian nationals given death penalty in Qatar, `deeply shocked` India exploring all legal options Not just that, persistent border tensions with China in the Himalayas and Pakistan also warrant a well-equipped border drone defence infrastructure. It must be noted that this system would be used not just to tackle security challenges but also the drug menace. Pakistan-based groups are believed to be using drones to smuggle drugs across the border. According to reports, it might take India almost 18 months to cover the entire stretch of borders. The system will cost India $500 million annually. How does this system work? Solar-powered drones known as High-Altitude Pseudo Satellites (HAPS) will be deployed to support the drone infrastructure, capable of extended flight durations without requiring frequent landings. These 24/7 high-altitude, long-endurance drones will also serve as backup for the conventional radar network along the country's borders, transmitting images directly to local command centres. Watch: India-Canada row: India-Canada airfares soar amid troubled ties × Both the drones and the accompanying software will be developed domestically, as the Indian military aims to enhance local production within the context of a $250 billion, 10-year military modernisation initiative. Once operational, the entire 22,531-kilometre-long land and sea borders will be continuously monitored. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

India urgently building border drone defence system to ward off Hamas-like attacks

Eight former Indian Navy personnel have been sentenced to death in Qatar. A court has found these men guilty of spying for Israel. The 8 men worked for a private firm named Dahra. If indeed they are all guilty of espionage, why did Qatar let go off Dahra CEO? Why was he too not put on trial?

Gravitas: Qatar: 8 Indians sentenced to death. Why was the Dahra CEO let go?

Bangladesh's minister for liberation war affairs AKM Mozammel Huq has said that Pakistan should apologise for the 1971 genocide in his country. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, the minister said, " they should ask pardon for the genocide, they have killed million, they must say sorry otherwise relation will not develop. They did wrong. " Bangladesh, which was then east Pakistan saw brutal war of independence with large scale atrocities being committed by forces of west Pakistan. In Delhi, he honoured the family members of Indian soldiers who laid their lives for the Independence of the country and scholarship were given to the children of these soldiers by the Bangladeshi government. He said, "We would like to recognise the contribution of the martyrs. We earlier recognised their sons, now we recognised their descendants, there grandsons, so that they remember, that our grandfather shed blood for Bangladesh". Full interview:

Pak should apologize for 1971 genocide says Bangladesh minister Huq; pays tribute to Indian soldiers

India-Canada Clash: Tensions between India and Canada continue to escalate

The investigation will center on accusations of electoral violations, financial crimes, and conspiracy.

Prosecutors probe Venezuelan opposition’s Presidential primary

The ongoing disputes have had a significant impact on people-to-people relations but the partial resumption of visa services by India signal a potential de-escalation in the diplomatic dispute with Canada says political expert Michael Kugelman.

India-Canada Clash: 'Diplomatic disputes impacting people to people relations'

While Canada serves as ground zero for Khalistan militancy, political expert Brahma Chellaney blames these five Anglosphere countries for glorifying Khalistani terrorism against India.

India-Canada Clash: 'Canada serves as ground zero for Khalistan militancy'

<p>Tata Group will start manufacturing Apple iPhones for domestic and global markets in India in the next two and a half years, stated India's Electronics and Technology Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Friday (Oct 27), in a sign of increasing confidence of global players in the South Asian giant's booming tech manufacturing sector.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"@GoI_MeitY stands fully in support in growth of Global Indian Electronics companies that will in turn support global Electronic brands that want to make India their trusted manufacturing and talent partner and to realize PM's goal of making India a global electronics power," posted Minister Chandrasekhar on X.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The conglomerate had taken up the operations of Apple supplier Wistron Corp, which had made the announcement regarding the development in a board meeting on Friday, as per the company statement.</p>

<p>Wistron was further thanked by the union minister for "building a global supply chain from India with Indian companies at its helm".</p>

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<p>The move towards manufacturing iPhones in India emphasises the country's growing production prowess, and is a major backstep by Apple from its previous strategy of selling most of the iPhone devices, made in China, to its frenzied customers across the world.</p>

<h2><strong>India emerges as major player in &nbsp;in diversification drive of iPhone-making</strong></h2>

<p>The financial incentives of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to boost local manufacturing and the strategy of Apple to look beyond China, as a trade war continues between Beijing and Washington, has helped India become an increasingly important destination in the diversification drive of the iPhone maker.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"PM Modi Ji's visionary PLI scheme has already propelled India into becoming a trusted &amp; major hub for smartphone manufacturing and exports," said Chandrasekhar.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Apple identifies issues causing overheating iPhones 15</strong></p>

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<p>The PLI (production-linked incentive) scheme, which is aimed at creating jobs, supporting exports and boosting domestic manufacturing, was announced for 14 sectors in 2021.</p>

<p>This included large-scale electronic manufacturing, textiles, manufacturing of medical devices, speciality steel, food products, &nbsp;advanced chemistry cell batteries, white goods, automobiles, high-efficiency solar PV modules, drones and pharmaceuticals. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier this year, India's Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated that Apple exported goods - worth $5 billion - from India in 2022, while adding that the company has plans to produce 25 per cent of global units in the next four to five years in the country.</p>

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Tata Group will start manufacturing Apple iPhones for domestic and global markets in India in the next two and a half years, stated India's Electronics and Technology Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Friday (Oct 27), in a sign of increasing confidence of global players in the South Asian giant's booming tech manufacturing sector.

Tata Group will start manufacturing Apple iPhones for domestic and global markets in India in the next two and a half years, stated India's Electronics and Technology Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Friday (Oct 27), in a sign of increasing confidence of global players in the South Asian giant's booming tech manufacturing sector. "@GoI_MeitY stands fully in support in growth of Global Indian Electronics companies that will in turn support global Electronic brands that want to make India their trusted manufacturing and talent partner and to realize PM's goal of making India a global electronics power," posted Minister Chandrasekhar on X. PM @narendramodi Ji's visionary PLI scheme has already propelled India into becoming a trusted & major hub for smartphone manufacturing and exports. Now within just two and a half years, @TataCompanies will now start making iPhones from India for domestic and global markets from… pic.twitter.com/kLryhY7pvL — Rajeev Chandrasekhar 🇮🇳 (@Rajeev_GoI) October 27, 2023 × The conglomerate had taken up the operations of Apple supplier Wistron Corp, which had made the announcement regarding the development in a board meeting on Friday, as per the company statement. Wistron was further thanked by the union minister for "building a global supply chain from India with Indian companies at its helm". ALSO READ | Apple aims to boost manufacturing and invest $40 billion in India: Report The move towards manufacturing iPhones in India emphasises the country's growing production prowess, and is a major backstep by Apple from its previous strategy of selling most of the iPhone devices, made in China, to its frenzied customers across the world. India emerges as major player in in diversification drive of iPhone-making The financial incentives of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to boost local manufacturing and the strategy of Apple to look beyond China, as a trade war continues between Beijing and Washington, has helped India become an increasingly important destination in the diversification drive of the iPhone maker. "PM Modi Ji's visionary PLI scheme has already propelled India into becoming a trusted & major hub for smartphone manufacturing and exports," said Chandrasekhar. WATCH | Apple identifies issues causing overheating iPhones 15 The PLI (production-linked incentive) scheme, which is aimed at creating jobs, supporting exports and boosting domestic manufacturing, was announced for 14 sectors in 2021. This included large-scale electronic manufacturing, textiles, manufacturing of medical devices, speciality steel, food products, advanced chemistry cell batteries, white goods, automobiles, high-efficiency solar PV modules, drones and pharmaceuticals. Earlier this year, India's Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated that Apple exported goods - worth $5 billion - from India in 2022, while adding that the company has plans to produce 25 per cent of global units in the next four to five years in the country. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>While acknowledging the close ties with India, Israel has called on New Delhi to&nbsp;declare Hamas a terrorist organisation in the country. Israel's ambassador to India Naor Gilon on Wednesday (Oct 26) in a press briefing showered praises on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his statement post the horrific October 7 Hamas attack where he assured the terror-hit country that India stands firm with it in these unprecedented times.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Prime Minister Modi was among the first leaders in the world to come out with a clear statement...this was before we had understood the full magnitude of what had happened...I think that set a very strong tone of clear condemnation of terrorism. It's important to us because India is a very close ally," Gilon said in the briefing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ambassador also appreciated the pivotal role played by India in its fight against terrorism.&nbsp;"India is also a very important moral voice in the world and when it comes to terror, India is also coming from the point of view of someone who knows what they're talking about being victims for so many years of terrorism," he reportedly said.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Hamas is a designated&nbsp;terrorist organisation in several countries</strong></h2>

<p>Hamas' attack on Israel has led to the killing of thousands of Israeli citizens and this has once again brought the spotlight on the terrorist organisation that has long been active in the Gaza Strip. As the UNSC meets to find a resolution to the Israel-Hamas war, Israel is urging India to declare the militant group a terrorist organisation. Notably, Israel, the US, and the EU have already designated the Islamist militant group a terrorist organisation.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I think that it's also time to officially designate Hamas as a terror organisation also in India. Most of the democracies, the EU, US, Canada, and Australia, I believe have already done this, and I think it's good," the envoy said.</p>

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<p>India has seen the ugly face of terrorism and has been the victim of Pakistan-based terror groups such as&nbsp;Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). The country on many occasions also voiced its concerns&nbsp;on the&nbsp;pertinent issue on international platforms, asking Pakistan to stop its cross-border terrorism.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"We spoke to the relevant authorities also here. It's not the first time we've spoken about it. We understand the problems of terror threats to each other. I think it's a natural thing. It's not something that we are putting pressure on. We are asking because I think it's something that is due because of our shared war on terror," Gilon said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We raised it after the attack and we are still in dialogue. We are speaking always with India. It's a friendly talk. We are not having battles on anything. We see eye to eye on a vast majority of things, on counter-terrorism for sure, but also in other strategic issues," he added.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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While acknowledging the close ties with India, Israel has called on New Delhi to declare Hamas a terrorist organisation in the country. Israel's ambassador to India Naor Gilon on Wednesday (Oct 26) in a press briefing showered praises on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his statement post the horrific October 7 Hamas attack where he assured the terror-hit country that India stands firm with it in these unprecedented times.

While acknowledging the close ties with India, Israel has called on New Delhi to declare Hamas a terrorist organisation in the country. Israel's ambassador to India Naor Gilon on Wednesday (Oct 26) in a press briefing showered praises on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his statement post the horrific October 7 Hamas attack where he assured the terror-hit country that India stands firm with it in these unprecedented times. "Prime Minister Modi was among the first leaders in the world to come out with a clear statement...this was before we had understood the full magnitude of what had happened...I think that set a very strong tone of clear condemnation of terrorism. It's important to us because India is a very close ally," Gilon said in the briefing. The ambassador also appreciated the pivotal role played by India in its fight against terrorism. "India is also a very important moral voice in the world and when it comes to terror, India is also coming from the point of view of someone who knows what they're talking about being victims for so many years of terrorism," he reportedly said. Also Read | UK: Police consider 'Hitler moustache' drawn on abducted children posters a 'hate crime' Hamas is a designated terrorist organisation in several countries Hamas' attack on Israel has led to the killing of thousands of Israeli citizens and this has once again brought the spotlight on the terrorist organisation that has long been active in the Gaza Strip. As the UNSC meets to find a resolution to the Israel-Hamas war, Israel is urging India to declare the militant group a terrorist organisation. Notably, Israel, the US, and the EU have already designated the Islamist militant group a terrorist organisation. "I think that it's also time to officially designate Hamas as a terror organisation also in India. Most of the democracies, the EU, US, Canada, and Australia, I believe have already done this, and I think it's good," the envoy said. Also Read | US President Biden urges Israel to follow ‘laws of war’, protect civilians in Gaza India has seen the ugly face of terrorism and has been the victim of Pakistan-based terror groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). The country on many occasions also voiced its concerns on the pertinent issue on international platforms, asking Pakistan to stop its cross-border terrorism. Watch | Gravitas: Palestinian Sympathy Grows Amid Israeli Bombardment | The Human Cost of War in Gaza × "We spoke to the relevant authorities also here. It's not the first time we've spoken about it. We understand the problems of terror threats to each other. I think it's a natural thing. It's not something that we are putting pressure on. We are asking because I think it's something that is due because of our shared war on terror," Gilon said. "We raised it after the attack and we are still in dialogue. We are speaking always with India. It's a friendly talk. We are not having battles on anything. We see eye to eye on a vast majority of things, on counter-terrorism for sure, but also in other strategic issues," he added. (With inputs from agencies) 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.

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