Second phase of Hamas-Israel prisoner-hostage exchange deal completed
RAMAT GAN, ISRAEL - JANUARY 19: People embrace as hostages arrive at Sheba Medical Center, also known as Tel HaShomer Hospital, where hostages are arriving after the first phase of a ceasefire agreement began between Israel and Hamas on January 19, 2025 in Ramat Gan, Israel. A total of 33 Israeli hostages, taken captive by Hamas and allied groups on Oct. 7, 2023, were to be released in the first phase of the ceasefire, in exchange for 1,890 Palestinian prisoners. Of the 251 hostages taken on Oct. 7, 94 are still held in Gaza, with 60 assumed to be living and 34 dead. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

January 26, 2025 1:53 PM

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Second phase of Hamas-Israel prisoner-hostage exchange deal completed

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has announced that the second phase of prisoner-hostage exchange between Hamas and Israel has completed.   The exchange was implemented under the initial terms of the ceasefire agreement.   In the second phase, 200 Palestinian prisoners and 4 Israe...

BSF unfurls National Flag at historic Joint Check Post at Attari border    

January 26, 2025 1:47 PM

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BSF unfurls National Flag at historic Joint Check Post at Attari border    

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Nagaland Governor launches Chief Minister’s Mobile Operation Theatre

January 26, 2025 1:39 PM

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Nagaland Governor launches Chief Minister’s Mobile Operation Theatre

Governor of Nagaland, La Ganesan today launched the Chief Minister’s Mobile Operation Theatre, a pioneering initiative aimed at enhancing healthcare access in rural and remote areas of the state.         The launch took place during the state level celebration of the 76th Republic Day at Nagaland Ci...

US President Donald Trump fires 17 independent watchdogs at government agencies

January 26, 2025 8:28 AM

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US President Donald Trump fires 17 independent watchdogs at government agencies

US President Donald Trump has sacked 17 independent watchdogs from across multiple government agencies. The unprecedented action eliminates a critical oversight component enabling President Trump to fill the posts with his loyalists.   While the termination came into effect immediately, the move vio...