Top 10 world news: Mediators release Gaza peace plan; Kolkata doctor rape-murder case, and more

India's top poll body, the Election Commission of India, on Friday released the polling schedule for the assembly elections in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir.In Jammu and Kashmir, polls will be held in three phases, starting September 18.Results will be declared on October 4 for both the states. Furthering efforts to end the war in Gaza, the US, Qatar and Egypt released a joint statement laying outa “bridging proposal”.The mediators said that “serious and constructive” negotiations had taken place in Doha, Qatar’s capital city. In India's Kolkata murder and rape case, police have clarified that 150gm of semen was not found in the victim's body.

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Election Commission of India announces Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana poll schedule; counting on Oct 4

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday (Aug 16)announced the schedule for the upcoming assembly elections in the state of Haryana and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).

Gaza war: US, Qatar and Egypt put forward ‘bridging proposal’, Hamas rejects Israel’s conditions

The US, Qatar and Egypt on Friday (Aug 16) issued a joint statement putting forward a “bridging proposal” to end the war in Gaza and pave the way for the release of hostages held by Hamas.

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: Reports of 150gm semen in victim's body not true, say police

In the horrific Kolkata doctor rape-murder case, the Kolkata police have clarified that earlier reports of 150 grammes or 150 mg of semen found in the victim's body were wrong.

'He assured protection of Hindus,' PM Modi after talking to Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (Aug 16) received a phone call from the chief advisor to the new interim government in Bangladesh,Professor Muhammad Yunus.

Israel's security cabinet faces assassination threat from Iran, Hezbollah

The members of the security cabinet in Israel have received a warning that Iran and Hezbollah may try to assassinate a top security official of Israel, as reported by the Ynet news site.

Russia launches its own offensive after Kursk attack, forces evacuation in Ukraine’s Pokrovsk

Amid ongoing offensive in Russia’s Kursk region, Ukrainian authorities have ordered evacuation in the eastern city of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region.

PM Modi appeals for de-escalation, calls for release of hostages in talks with Israel's Netanyahu

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday (August 16) and appealed to the latter ‘to de-escalate the situation’ in West Asia.

Mpox crisis: Pakistan detects three cases, China to monitor arrivals of people, goods| Top updates

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently declaredthat an outbreak ofmpox, a viral infection that spreads through close contact, representeda global health emergency for the second time in two years.

Vinesh Phogat pens emotional note after Paris Olympics heartbreak; pays tribute to late father

India’s Vinesh Phogat penned an emotional note after she was disqualified from the Paris Olympics 2024 in the wrestling event.

Rishab Shetty on winning National Award for Kantara: Dedicate it to Kannada audience, Daiva Nartakas

Kannada actor Rishab Shetty's incredible performance inKantarahas fetched him the Best Actor award at the recently announced National Film Awards.