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Kashmir did not allow congregational prayers at Srinagar's Jama Masjid on Friday and put Mirwaiz Umar Farooq under house arrest, fearing pro-Palestinian protests after the prayers, according to people with knowledge of the matter. However, locals took out protests in favour of Palestine in Budgam in Kashmir and Kargil in Ladakh, demanding stoppage of Israel's operation in Gaza. The imams in majority of masjids across Kashmir prayed for the people of Palestine. The Anjuman Auqaf, which runs the affairs of the historic Jama Masjid in Srinagar, said police officials closed the gates of the masjid and informed that Friday prayers will not be allowed.

Blinken on Friday began a tour of Arab capitals as he seeks to build pressure on Hamas while Israel readies a likely massive offensive on the Gaza Strip following the militants' attacks. The top US diplomat will meet Jordan's King Abdullah II, a longtime US partner, and Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas in Amman and will then visit Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates. Blinken spent Thursday in Tel Aviv where he promised unwavering solidarity to US ally Israel after the surprise October 7 offensive by Hamas, who killed over 1,200 people and took about 150 more hostage. The United States has publicly blessed reprisals by Israel, which on Friday called for the immediate relocation of 1.1 million people in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip, which is already under an Israeli blockade. Israel has killed more than 1,400 people in strikes in the Gaza Strip since the Hamas attack and has cut off food, water and electricity. Qatar, where Blinken will head immediately after Jordan, has longstanding ties with Hamas and has been seen as an intermediary in freeing the hostages. «We'll continue pressing countries to help prevent the conflict from spreading, and to use their leverage with Hamas to immediately and unconditionally release the hostages,» Blinken said late Thursday in Tel Aviv. «We'll also discuss how we can continue to make real our affirmative vision for a region that's more peaceful, more prosperous, more secure, more integrated. »In fact, that is the choice, and the choice in some ways has been made even more stark by the actions of Hamas." Saudi Arabia in the weeks before the attacks had spoken of progress in US-led diplomacy to normalise relations with Israel — a landmark step for the

Blinken vowed on a visit Thursday that the United States will «always» back Israel but said the Palestinians also have «legitimate aspirations» not represented by militant group Hamas. «You may be strong enough on your own to defend yourself,» Blinken said during a meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as war raged between Israel and Hamas. «But as long as America exists, you will never, ever have to.

Israel-Hamas war dragged on to the sixth day, many countries, including India, are making arrangements to repatriate their citizens from Israel. In a show of solidarity, US Secretary of State has arrived in Israel.

Mutahida Majlis-e -Ulema patron Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Wednesday expressed great anguish and grief at the loss of lives during the ongoing escalation in the Palestine-Israel conflict lamenting that the international community and the United Nation have failed the people of Palestine. The Hurriyat leader stated that ‘people of Kashmir stand united in unwavering solidarity with the people of Palestine as they share a deep hope for the resolution of the conflict' and an end to the profound human sufferings it has caused.

Also Read:Israel-Hamas War LIVE Updates: Palestinians struggle for safety as Israel pounds sealed-off Gaza Strip "The Secretary will also reaffirm the United States' solidarity with the government and people of Israel," the statement said. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said that Blinken "looks forward to meeting with senior leaders in the Israeli government and continuing the discussions he and the president have been having with them since the initial attacks on Saturday..." Blinken will also discuss measures to bolster Israel's security and underscore the United States' unwavering support for Israel's right to defend itself, the statement added.

Hamas group, a proscribed organization. “Behaviours that are legitimate in some circumstances, for example, the waving of a Palestinian flag, may not be legitimate such as when intended to glorify acts of terrorism," the letter read as quoted by The Guardian. She stated that it is “not acceptable" to aggressively chant or wave pro-Palestine symbols and if harassment is identified, Braverman told the police officials to take appropriate action against those people.

Hamas and Israel, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has written to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar seeking intervention to ensure the safety of Indian citizens in Israel. «A good number of people around 7000 are from the state of Kerala. The continuing hostilities are putting these civilians to extreme hardship and their family members are in a state of extreme anxiety,» Vijayan said in the October 9 dated letter to the Union Minister Jaishankar. «I request your good self to intervene in every possible manner to ensure the safety of our citizens in Israel,» the Kerala chief minister wrote. A woman from Kerala working as a caregiver in Israel was injured in the conflict on Saturday. On Monday, the CPI-M Kerala Secretariat in a statement had urged the central government to take steps to ensure the safety of the Keralites stuck in Israel.

Union Minister of State for External Affairs Meenakashi Lekhi on Sunday said the Prime Minister's Office is monitoring the ongoing situation in Israel adding «we are on the job» to bring back stranded Indian students. Israel has been at «war» with Hamas terrorists since Saturday morning. «Indian government is striving to bring back stranded students of India from Israel. Prime Minister and his office are monitoring the situation and huge efforts are underway to get back our students who are stuck in that country,» Lekhi told reporters. «Even in the past, many students including people from Andhra Pradesh were stuck across. So whether it was Operation Ganga or Vande Bharat, we brought everyone back and I am sure the government of India and the Prime Minister's Office is directly in touch with those people and is working and monitoring the situation,» added the union minister Lekhi. Following the rocket attacks on Israel from the Gaza Strip by Hamas, the Indian Embassy in Israel on Saturday issued an advisory for its nationals, requesting them to remain vigilant and observe safety protocols.

Hamas fighters raided settlements close to the Gaza Strip and fired thousands of rockets toward Israel. "Our flights to and from Tel Aviv will remain suspended till 14th October, 2023, for the safety of our passengers and crew," a spokesperson of Air India said. Catch live updates of Israel-Hamas conflict The airline would provide all possible support to passengers who have confirmed bookings for the flights that have now been cancelled, the statement added.

Manipur government has warned the organisation or individuals that no one shall make or attempt to make any deliberate act of renaming Districts, Sub-Divisions, places, institutions and address of such institutions without the approval of the State Government. In the wake of violence in Manipur several organisations had started naming different places in their own way on community lines. Chief secretary Dr Vineet Joshi in a order stated, “Whereas, it has come to the notice of the State Government of Manipur from reliable sources that many Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Institutions, establishments and persons are deliberately renaming or trying to rename Districts, Sub-Divisions, places, institutions and address of such institutions which are objectionable, or likely to create controversy and conflict between Communities residing in the State more particularly in the context of the ongoing law and order crisis aftermath the Tribal Solidarity March organised by All Tribal Students Union Manipur (ATSUM) since May 3.” The order stated, “Whereas, the State Government views the matter very seriously with utmost sensitivity as the same practice cited above may create mistrust amongst the communities and is likely to create divide or aggravate the current law and order situation in the State.Therefore, in view of above, the Governor of Manipur is pleased to order that no one shall make or attempt to make any deliberate act of renaming Districts, Sub-Divisions, places, institutions and address of such institutions without the approval of the State Government.” The government stated, “ Any one found violating the above orders shall be prosecuted under relevant law of the land for the time being in force.

Muraleedharan on Sunday urged the Indians stranded in Israel, which is at war with the Palestinian group Hamas, to stay safe and to contact the Indian embassy there if they require any assistance. Speaking to reporters here, Muraleedharan said the Indian embassy has already issued an advisory to Indians there to stay safe. «Indians in Israel can approach the Indian Embassy anytime. The embassy will extend all sorts of assistance to Indians stranded there,» he said. Also Read: Israel Palestine War LIVE Updates: 'Hundreds of terrorists' killed, dozens captured, says Israeli military Asked about India's stand on the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Hamas outfit, Muraleedharan said the Prime Minister had made it clear and expressed shock over the 'terror attack' on Israel. «We express solidarity with the people of Israel,» the Union Minister said. Hamas launched a wave of rocket attacks on Saturday, killing over 200 people in Israel in the biggest escalation in decades. Israel has responded with a wave of air strikes on Gaza, killing more than 230 people, according to media reports.

Air India on Sunday announced canceling flights to and from Tel Aviv till October 14, 2023, in wake of the recent unrest in Israel. Israel came under attack by Hamas militants on Saturday and since then, both sides are engaged in fighting in which scores of people have died. «Our flights to and from Tel Aviv will remain suspended till 14th October, 2023, for the safety of our passengers and crew,» an airline spokesperson said in a statement. The airline will extend all possible support to passengers who have confirmed bookings on any flight during this period, the spokesperson added. The full service carrier operates five weekly flights to Tel Aviv from the national capital.

Gadot and Lior Raz have condemned the attack on Israel by Hamas militants and appealed to the world to show solidarity with the country. A surprise attack by Hamas militants from the Gaza Strip at daybreak killed at least 22 Israelis on Saturday even as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared «war» and said his country would extract an «unprecedented price» from its enemy. Gadot, star of Hollywood films such as the «Wonder Woman» franchise and «Heart of Stone», posted a picture of Israel's flag on her official Instagram account Saturday.

Israel to India, Naor Gilon on Saturday asserted that his country would act against the rocket attack and punish perpetrators to stop any further attacks. «Israel will retaliate. Israel will go after the perpetrators and make sure they cannot repeat this kind of atrocities again,» he said. Israeli envoy went on to mention the situation that engulfed after the terror attack in the country and said, «Early this morning, when Israeli citizens were still in their beds.

PTI. Earlier, the Education Department had ordered the closure of schools, colleged till 8 October, however, a revised circular was later issued. 6.

arsonists setting at least two houses on fire, news agency PTI reported, citing the inputs received from police personnel. Exciting news! Mint is now on WhatsApp Channels. Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest financial insights! Click here! The incident was reported in New Keithelmanbi in Patsoi police station area around 10 pm on October 4, the police officials reportedly said.

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Editors Guild of India (EGI), condemned the Delhi Police raids on news portal NewsClick and its journalists on Tuesday, with some alleging that it was an attempt to «muzzle» the press. The EGI issued a statement, saying it was deeply concerned about the raids at the residences of senior journalists on Tuesday morning. These raids are yet another attempt to «muzzle the media», it said. «We remind the government of the importance of an independent media in a functioning democracy and urge it to ensure that the fourth pillar is respected, nurtured and protected,» the guild said. «While we recognise that the law must take its course if actual offences are involved, the due process has to be followed.

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