Sunday, October 18
Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor on Sunday held a telephone conversation with Dr. Ali Akbar Ahmadian, his Iranian counterpart and expectedly Operation Sindoor and India’s response to Pakistan retaliation figured during then call.During the call Doval emphasised Iran’s constructive role in the region and expressed India’s interest in expanding bilateral cooperation, particularly in the development of Chabahar Port and the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC).He also thanked Iran for its continued assistance and support, according to Iranian Embassy in IndiaDr Ahmadian affirmed that Iran and India, as two ancient civilisations, share deep-rooted ties and vast potential for political and economic collaboration.He stressed the need to swiftly implement strategic proj
The Israeli army announced "extensive ground operations" Sunday as part of its newly expanded campaign in the Gaza Strip, where rescuers reported dozens killed in a wave of Israeli strikes.The announcement came just hours after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signalled Israel was open to striking a deal with Hamas that involved "ending the fighting" in the besieged Palestinian territory.The military said that over the past day, troops had "begun extensive ground operations throughout the northern and southern Gaza Strip", adding they had "eliminated dozens of terrorists, dismantled terrorist infrastructure... and are currently being deployed in key positions".Israel says its ramped-up campaign is aimed at freeing hostages and defeating Hamas, but as the early stages of the operation got
India's decision to allow entry of ready-made garments from Bangladesh only through Kolkata and Nhava Sheva sea ports is likely to increase the cost of apparel imports from the neighbouring nation, textile industry bodies said on Sunday. They also termed the move a timely step towards preventing the dumping of foreign-made garments and strengthening India's self-reliance in apparel production. India on Saturday decided to allow entry of ready-made garments from Bangladesh only through Kolkata and Nhava Sheva sea ports and barred imports of a range of consumer items through land transit posts in the northeast -- a move that is set to significantly hit Dhaka's trade with New Delhi. Besides ready-made garments (RMG), plastics, wooden furniture, carbonated drinks, processed food items, frui
