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US warns Israel of cutting military aid over Gaza situation: What changes US wants, why now

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  According to a report from POLITICO on Wednesday, a senior Biden administration official stated to humanitarian aid organizations that the United States considers Israel too strong of an ally to halt arms sales, despite concerns about blocking essential goods from entering Gaza. Lise Grande, the administration’s special envoy for Middle East humanitarian issues, informed leaders of over a dozen aid organizations on August 29 that the US would explore alternative strategies to pressure Israel into allowing aid into the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip, including leveraging international influence through the UN. She emphasized that the Biden administration's support for Israel remained constant and that weapon shipments would not be halted. Details from the meeting and interviews with three anonymous attendees confirmed that Israel is among a select group of allies exempt from objection or withholding of support by the administration.  One attendee, speaking anonymously, reported, &quo

SCO Summit in Islamabad, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar raised concerns about the trust deficit in the region

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  In his address at the SCO Summit in Islamabad, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar raised concerns about the trust deficit in the region, emphasizing the importance of good neighborliness and cooperation. He made veiled references to challenges posed by China and Pakistan, highlighting unilateral violations of border agreements by China and the use of cross-border terror by Pakistan as a state policy. Mr. Jaishankar stressed the need to address issues of trust, cooperation, and friendship, emphasizing the benefits of reaffirming commitment to cooperation and integration as outlined in the Charter. The strained relations with both China and Pakistan, marked by military standoffs and terrorism issues, underscore the importance of resolving tensions in order to promote peace and cooperation in the region. India has emphasized the need for Pakistan to take action against terrorism before dialogue can resume, signaling a freeze in relations until this issue is addressed. Regarding Chin

Reiterating our previous statement, India denies any evidence regarding Justin Trudeau's deposition

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  Reiterating our previous statement, India denies any evidence regarding Justin Trudeau's deposition. India-Canada Dispute: The Ministry of External Affairs assigns full responsibility for the serious diplomatic crisis to the current Prime Minister of Canada's actions. The statement emphasizes that Prime Minister Trudeau alone is accountable for the harm caused to India-Canada relations due to his careless conduct. In a recent announcement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs, India reaffirmed its position on the significant diplomatic dispute with Canada. Blaming Justin Trudeau for the diplomatic fallout, the foreign ministry emphasized that "Canada has not provided any evidence." In response to Trudeau's testimony at the Commission of Inquiry, the ministry stated that "The lack of evidence from Canada supports our consistent claims that serious allegations against India and Indian diplomats are baseless." The statement held Prime Minister Trudea

S Jaishankar alluded to Pakistan while discussing issues of terrorism

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S Jaishankar alluded to Pakistan while discussing issues of terrorism   S Jaishankar alluded to Pakistan while discussing issues of terrorism, extremism, and separatism during the SCO Summit. He highlighted how these factors impede trade and connectivity. Speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, Jaishankar emphasized the importance of upholding the Charter to promote progress in regional endeavours. Per the guidelines outlined in the Charter, it is necessary to take a resolute and unwavering approach in combating the 'three evils'. If cross-border activities are marked by terrorism, extremism, and separatism, they are unlikely to promote trade, energy flows, connectivity, and people-to-people exchanges simultaneously. #IsraelHamasWar #IDF #Israelairstrikes #IsraeldestroyingHamasTunnels #Gaza #Hezbollah #IslamicTerrorism #USPresident #Biden #IlonMusk #PMModi #Egypt #Lebanon #IronDome #USTroops  #shuksgyan #pmmodi #netanyahu #lebanon  #idf #israelarmy   #iraniandr

S Jaishankar alluded to Pakistan while discussing issues of terrorism

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  S Jaishankar alluded to Pakistan while discussing issues of terrorism, extremism, and separatism during the SCO Summit. He highlighted how these factors impede trade and connectivity. Speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, Jaishankar emphasized the importance of upholding the Charter to promote progress in regional endeavours. Per the guidelines outlined in the Charter, it is necessary to take a resolute and unwavering approach in combating the 'three evils'. If cross-border activities are marked by terrorism, extremism, and separatism, they are unlikely to promote trade, energy flows, connectivity, and people-to-people exchanges simultaneously. #IsraelHamasWar #IDF #Israelairstrikes #IsraeldestroyingHamasTunnels #Gaza #Hezbollah #IslamicTerrorism #USPresident #Biden #IlonMusk #PMModi #Egypt #Lebanon #IronDome #USTroops  #shuksgyan #pmmodi #netanyahu #lebanon  #idf #israelarmy   #iraniandrone #Houthyterrorists  #donaldtrump #republicantrump #uspresidentialimmunit

A 3% increase in Dearness Allowance for government employees

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  A 3% increase in Dearness Allowance for government employees has been approved before Diwali. This decision provides significant relief to central government employees during the festive period. The central government is planning to raise the dearness allowance (DA) for its millions of employees and pensioners by 3%, bringing the total to 45% from the previous 38%. The decision was made during a cabinet meeting this morning, occurring several weeks before Diwali. This development provides significant relief to central government employees during the holiday season. DA is provided to government employees and pensioners as a measure to offset rising prices. Revised semi-annually, this stipend is determined according to the most recent consumer price index for industrial workers.

vTen Years Without Communication, Followed By a Brief 20-Second Exchange, India and Pakistan No Longer Linked

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vTen Years Without Communication, Followed By a Brief 20-Second Exchange, India and Pakistan No Longer Linked vTen Years Without Communication, Followed By a Brief 20-Second Exchange, India and Pakistan No Longer Linked   Ten Years Without Communication, Followed By a Brief 20-Second Exchange, India and Pakistan No Longer Linked S Jaishankar's Visit to Pakistan: During the official dinner for SCO leaders, the two officials greeted each other with a handshake and exchanged pleasantries. A brief exchange took place lasting less than twenty seconds during the interaction. S Jaishankar, currently in Pakistan for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation or SCO Summit hosted by Islamabad, briefly interacted with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at an official dinner for summit attendees. The two leaders exchanged pleasantries and shook hands as Mr. Sharif welcomed Mr. Jaishankar to the dinner for SCO leaders. Limited communication occurred during the brief encounter lastin