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India forms investigation panel into conspiracy to murder Sikh separatist leader in America

Thursday, November 30, 2023

India has constituted a high-level inquiry panel to probe allegations of a conspiracy to kill a Sikh separatist leader in the US.

On the evening of Wednesday, November 29, 2023, America claimed that it had foiled the plan to assassinate a Sikh separatist American citizen living in New York. America accused Indian citizen Nikhil Gupta in this case on Wednesday, 29 November 2023. According to the documents presented in the court, he had received instructions from an employee of the Government of India.

Earlier last week, the British newspaper Financial Times, quoting sources, had reported that America had foiled an attempt to assassinate pro-Khalistan leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannu. The newspaper had claimed that Indian government officials were involved in this conspiracy and America has warned the Indian government regarding this.

On Wednesday, 29 November 2023, India's Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said that India has constituted a high-level panel on 18 November 2023 to investigate the matter.

Following the Financial Times report, US National Security Council spokeswoman Adrienne Watson said the US was taking the issue "extremely seriously".

The Washington Post wrote in a report on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 that the Biden administration was deeply concerned after the conspiracy to assassinate a Sikh separatist was discovered. It had sent CIA Director William J. Burns and Director of National Intelligence Avril Haynes to India in August 2023 and October 2023 and demanded an investigation into the matter.

What did the Ministry of External Affairs of India say on the case of conspiracy to kill Sikh separatist leader in America?

Thursday, November 30, 2023

The Indian Foreign Ministry has said that charges have not been brought against the Indian official in the US court. Information about what inputs India has received from America cannot be made public.

Indian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi has said in response to a question, "I want to clarify one thing that the case is not being filed against the Indian official in the American court. We cannot share the inputs we have received but If you are talking about a legal case, a person has been charged in an American court.''

“The allegation that the man was working with an Indian official is a matter of concern. We have repeatedly said this is not India's policy. Our high level investigation panel will also investigate the case from the angle of nexus of drug racket and organized crime.''

The US has claimed to have uncovered a conspiracy to kill a Sikh separatist leader and an American citizen on American soil.

A man named Nikhil Gupta is accused of giving a contract to a hired killer to kill a separatist leader in exchange for one lakh dollars (about Rs 83 lakh) in cash.

There are allegations that Nikhil Gupta was being guided by an Indian officer. The Indian official is not named in the indictment.

On 18 November 2023, India has constituted a high-level inquiry panel to investigate these allegations.

Israel and Hamas have informed that the ongoing ceasefire between the two sides has been extended for one more day.

The Israeli military said the ceasefire with Hamas would remain in place "in view of efforts by mediators to continue the process of releasing the hostages".

At the same time, Hamas has said that the ceasefire with Israel is being extended for one day and it will now come into effect on the seventh day.

News agency Reuters has given this information.

The deal between Hamas and Israel regarding hostages is in effect from Friday, 24 November 2023.

Under which Hamas is releasing some Israeli hostages and in return Israel is releasing certain Palestinian prisoners from its jails.

During this period the ceasefire is in force. Also, trucks filled with aid and essential medicines are entering Gaza.

Thursday, 30 November 2023 is the seventh day of this ceasefire.

Finland has also closed the last crossing on its border with Russia, a move Russian President Vladimir Putin's office condemned in the Kremlin as a "completely unnecessary step."

Finland has accused Russia of sending refugees to Finland. In view of this, the northern crossing at Raja-Joseppi was also closed for two weeks on Wednesday, 29 November 2023.

Finland says it is a victim of Russia's 'hybrid operation'. About 900 refugees crossed the border into Finland in November 2023.

This number is much higher than Finland's previous record. Before this, hardly anyone crossed the border in a day. A guard posted on the border said that till August 2023, Russia would not allow any foreign citizen to come here without the necessary visa, but now this is not happening.

Finland shares a 1,340 km (830 mi) border with Russia, and before temporarily closing this northern crossing, Finland also closed seven crossings on its south-eastern border.

However, the railway line will remain open for goods trains. Border guards say this is not a complete shutdown in principle. Asylum seekers can still reach Helsinki by plane.

Finland's Minister of Internal Affairs Marie Rantanen said it was "a matter of national security", and on Wednesday, 29 November 2023, the head of Poland's National Security Bureau announced that his military advisers would conduct an "on-site understanding of border security". Going to Finland to share.

Poland will share its understanding and information with Finland at the request of the Finnish President, who was visiting Poland this week, Jacek Siewiera, head of Poland's National Security Bureau, told X.

What are the new conditions of the extended ceasefire between Israel and Hamas?

Tuesday, 28 November 2023

An agreement has been reached between Israel and Hamas to extend the temporary ceasefire for two days.

US National Security spokesman John Kirby has said that under this increased agreement, Hamas will release 20 more Israeli hostages.

Along with this, Israel's Prime Minister's Office has informed that it will release 50 additional Palestinian prisoners from its jail in the increased deal.

The Israeli Prime Minister's Office said on the morning of Tuesday, November 28, 2023, "The government has approved the release of an additional 50 Palestinian female prisoners, subject to the release of additional Israeli hostages."
 
On the night of Monday, November 27, 2023, Hamas released 11 Israeli prisoners. Which also included German, French and Argentinian citizens. At the same time, Israel also released 33 Palestinian citizens from its jails late on Monday, 27 November 2023.

Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed El Ansari wrote on Twitter that many of the 11 Israelis released have citizenship of two countries.

Giving details, he wrote - "The Israelis released from Gaza include three French citizens, two Germans and six Argentinian citizens."

Quoting Hamas and Gaza's local media, news agency Reuters has said that among the 33 people released by Israel late on Monday, 27 November 2023, there are 30 boys and three women.

The extension of this temporary ceasefire will allow more vehicles filled with relief supplies to reach Gaza.

On October 7, 2023, Hamas attacked Israel in which 1200 people were killed and 240 people were taken hostage by Hamas.

After this, Israel is continuously attacking Gaza in which 14500 people have died.

A temporary ceasefire is in effect under the agreement between Hamas and Israel from Friday, 24 November 2023, which will continue till Wednesday, 29 November 2023.

Gaza ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas enters its fifth day, and more hostages may be released

Tuesday, 28 November 2023

The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas in Gaza has entered the fifth day. Earlier, Qatar, which was mediating between the two sides, had announced extension of the ceasefire by 48 hours.

During this ceasefire period, three Palestinian prisoners will be released from Israeli jails. In return, Hamas will also release three hostages from Gaza.

A list of prisoners and hostages to be released is being prepared. But Hamas says it is not keeping all the hostages in the Gaza Strip.

It is believed from this statement of Hamas that the situation may become more complicated. Taking advantage of the ceasefire situation, the United Nations has increased the supply of aid material to the people of Gaza.

But the United Nations has also warned that the aid material being sent at present is like a drop in the ocean.

Israel releases 39 Palestinian prisoners after Hamas releases 17 hostages

Monday, 27 November 2023

After Hamas released a total of 14 Israeli and three foreign hostages, Israel has also released 39 Palestinian prisoners from its prison.

Israel's prison service has given this information.

As soon as 39 Palestinians were released from prison by the Israeli army, these people hoisted their flags.

Under the agreement between Hamas and Israel, a four-day temporary ceasefire was declared which is effective from Friday, 24 November 2023. Monday, 27 November 2023 is the fourth day of this ceasefire.

It seems that the duration of the ceasefire between the two is going to increase.

On the night of Sunday, November 26, 2023, Hamas proposed extending the ceasefire in exchange for increasing the number of Israeli hostages to be released.

A senior Palestinian official told the BBC that Hamas has told mediators it wants to extend the ceasefire for two to four days in exchange for the release of an additional 20 to 40 hostages.

After this, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a statement mentioned the clause of the agreement under which it was said that this temporary ceasefire would be extended for 24 hours in exchange for the release of every additional 10 hostages. Binyamin Netanyahu called this point of agreement a 'boon'.

However, Binyamin Netanyahu has also said that as soon as the temporary ceasefire ends under the agreement, Israel will attack with full force.

Under the ongoing deal between Hamas and Israel, Hamas is releasing a total of 50 Israeli hostages and in return Israel will release a total of 150 Palestinian prisoners from its prison.

During this period, Israel will not carry out any attacks on Gaza nor will there be any arrests for four days.

America: Reward given to anyone who gives information about who shot Palestinian students

Monday, 27 November 2023

A reward of 10,000 US dollars will be given to anyone who provides information about who shot three Palestinian students at a university in America.

This reward has been announced by an American group working for Muslim civil rights.

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has called on the administration to also investigate a possible "bias motive" in the shooting. The group claims that 'there has been an unprecedented increase in anti-Muslim and anti-Palestinian hatred'.

Hisham Awartani, Tahsin Ahmed and Kinnan Abdelhamid were shot by a man near the University of Vermont campus while they were out having dinner with family, according to Burlington police.

Officers say they are investigating the motive for the attack but he was wearing a kaffiya (traditional scarf) and was speaking Arabic when he was attacked.

Burlington Police Chief John Moore says two people are in stable condition and a third is seriously injured.

The police is busy searching for the suspect.

Will the expiring ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas proceed?

Monday, 27 November 2023

The last group of hostages scheduled under the Israel-Hamas deal will be released on Monday, November 27, 2023, the BBC's Hugo Bachega reports from Jerusalem. Israel is releasing three Palestinian prisoners from its prison in exchange for each Israeli hostage.

Under the deal reached, a four-day temporary ceasefire was declared, which is effective from Friday, 24 November 2023. Monday, 27 November 2023 is the fourth day of this ceasefire. But there are indications that the duration of ceasefire between the two sides may increase.

When Israel officially announced this agreement, it said that there is a clause in the agreement in which this temporary ceasefire will be extended for 24 hours in exchange for the release of every additional 10 hostages.

Hamas says that it may be ready to extend the duration of this ceasefire.

A senior Palestinian official told the BBC that Hamas has told mediators it wants to extend the ceasefire for two to four days in exchange for the release of an additional 20 to 40 hostages.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has already said that he is ready to take the deal forward. But he has also said that the temporary ceasefire implemented under the agreement will end and Israel will attack with full force.

Under the current deal, Hamas is releasing a total of 50 Israeli hostages and in return Israel is releasing a total of 150 Palestinian prisoners from its prison.

Israel releases 39 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for 13 hostages

Saturday, 25 November 2023

Israel has released 39 Palestinian prisoners after Hamas released 13 Israeli hostages.

A group of 24 Palestinian women and 15 Palestinian teenagers were released by Israel as part of a hostage and prisoner swap.

They were released near the Beituniya checkpoint in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. The prisoners have been released under an agreement brokered by Qatar.

In this, a four-day pause has been given in the conflict between Israel and Hamas. The released prisoners face charges ranging from stone throwing to attempted murder. Some of them have been convicted and some are on trial.

Earlier, Hamas released 13 Israeli hostages. These hostages were handed over to the Red Cross involved in relief work and were taken towards Gaza's border with Egypt.

Hamas should also release American hostages, possibility of permanent ceasefire: US President Joe Biden

Saturday, 25 November 2023

US President Joe Biden, in his response to Hamas's release of 24 hostages, including 13 Israelis, has said that he hopes that the American hostages will also be released soon.

He said that there is a possibility of a permanent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Joe Biden also praised US diplomatic efforts for a four-day pause in the conflict between Hamas and Israel and expressed hope that the agreement would be extended and more hostages would be released in the coming days.

When the US President was asked whether the immediately implemented four-day pause in the conflict between Hamas and Israel could later turn into a complete ceasefire, he said that there is a strong possibility of this.

However, he refused to estimate how long the war between Hamas and Israel would last.

He said that Israel's objective of eliminating Hamas cannot be questioned but it is a difficult mission.

On Friday, Hamas released 24 hostages, including 13 Israelis. After this Israel released 39 Palestinian prisoners.

Hollywood actress fired from show for anti-Israel post, says silence is not an option

Saturday, 25 November 2023

Actress Melissa Brera, who starred in the American TV series 'Scream', was fired from the seventh edition of the series for making anti-Israel statements.

After this, Mexican actress Melissa Brera has broken her silence and said, silence is not an option.

Melissa Brera posted on her social media account about the recent tensions between Israel and Hamas, in which Melissa Brera expressed her feelings and thoughts, saying that the "genocide" in Gaza must stop and that Israel should 'defund Gaza' as a detente. Uses as center.

This statement of Melissa Brera was called 'anti-Semitic' by the studio that made the series.

Breaking her silence about this, Melissa Brera wrote in a social media post, "First of all, I condemn anti-Semitism and Islamophobia. I condemn any kind of hatred and prejudice against any group of people.''

Wednesday, 15 November 2023
An important meeting between US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping took place on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at the historic Filoli Estate in San Francisco, California.

This conversation between the heads of the two countries on the occasion of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit is being considered important because through it the tension that has been going on for the last several months can be reduced.

After this summit, US President Biden said many things in a press conference that lasted for about 20 minutes.

US President Biden said that military communications between America and China will be restored. He also said he and Xi Jinping would maintain more direct lines of communication.

Also, US President Biden said that both countries have resumed efforts to deal with the flow of fentanyl products into America.

In this meeting, the ongoing war in Ukraine and West Asia was also discussed. Biden has answered the questions raised on these issues.

By the way, Joe Biden started this conference of the two countries by saying that the 'competition' between the two countries 'should not turn into conflict'.

US President Biden said, "I value this conversation because I think it is most important that you and I understand each other well without misunderstanding."

Xi Jinping said that turning our backs on each other is not an option.

Xi Jinping said, "The world is big enough for the success of both countries, and the success of one country is an opportunity for the other. Confrontation has many unbearable consequences for both countries."

Why did relations between America and China deteriorate?

Relations between these two countries deteriorated further in February 2023 when a suspicious Chinese balloon was shot down in America. America claimed that it was a spy balloon.

The visit of the then Speaker of the US House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, to Taiwan in August 2022 also had a negative impact on the relations between the two countries.

Angered by that visit, China had stopped military communication with America.

There are deep differences between the two countries on many issues like military activity in the South China Sea, Israel-Hamas war, Taiwan, Ukraine war and China's alleged interference in the US elections.

US President Biden again called Chinese President Jinping a dictator

Wednesday, 15 November 2023
In response to a journalist's question at a press conference held after meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping in California at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, Biden has once again reiterated that Xi Jinping is a dictator.

Biden said, "He is a dictator in the sense that he takes over a country that is a communist country, based on a form of government that is completely different from ours."

Earlier in June 2023, Biden had created an uproar by calling Xi Jinping a dictator.

After his statement, China had termed that comment as 'very absurd and irresponsible'.

Ukrainian President Zelensky has said that Russian strikes have killed at least 51 people in eastern Ukraine.

It is said that a cafe in the village was attacked by a Russian Iskander missile.

The pictures that have come from Hroza village are heart-wrenching.

The head of the Kharkiv region, Oleh Sinyehubov, said all the dead were from the village of Hroza.

According to the census of 2020, 501 people lived here. 10 percent of the village's population was killed in this attack.

Ukraine's Interior Minister Lhor Klimenko told a Ukrainian TV channel that 300 people were present in the cafe attending a funeral when the village was attacked.

The United Nations has described the attack on Hroza as horrific.

In a statement, Denis Browne, the UN humanitarian coordinator for Ukraine, said attacks on civilians or civilian targets constitute a war crime.

The Ukrainian government says that there was no military target in this village.

This attack took place when Zelensky had arrived to attend a conference of European leaders.

In this conference, EU Foreign Affairs Chief Josep Borrell said that due to political turmoil, America is unable to help the Ukrainian army.

Aid funds for Ukraine were not included in the recent budget agreement reached in the US Congress.

Borrell said that European countries cannot fill the void created by the lack of American help.

Speaking at the Valdai Discussion Club, a think tank, before the attack, Russian President Putin reiterated that 'this war was started by Ukraine with the help of the West and a special military operation is being conducted to stop it.'

The Indian Foreign Ministry has reacted to the news of the closure of Afghanistan's embassy in Delhi on the evening of Thursday, October 5, 2023. This response has come after four days.

During the weekly press briefing, India's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said that India will continue its efforts to help the citizens of Afghanistan.

The Afghan Embassy had announced the closure of the embassy and blamed it on India's lack of diplomatic support and failure to serve Afghan interests.

Arindam Bagchi has said that the Afghan Consulates of Mumbai and Hyderabad have expressed disagreement with the announcement of the Afghan Embassy.

Arindam Bagchi acknowledged that Afghanistan has not had an ambassador to India for a long time and many Afghan diplomats have left India in recent times.

He said that despite this, the large number of Afghan citizens and students present in India will continue to get the necessary counseling support.

Bagchi said, 'Our understanding is that the embassy in New Delhi is functioning and will continue to function. We are in touch with the Afghan diplomats present in the Delhi Embassy and the diplomats present in the Consulates of Mumbai and Hyderabad.'

America has handed over about 11 lakh pills seized from Iran to Ukraine in the year 2022.

The US Central Command (CENTCOM), which monitors operations in the Middle East, said that these bullets were seized from a ship bound for Yemen in December 2022. Western countries had warned Ukraine that their ammunition reserves were depleting.

Centcom said that these pills seized from Iran were given to Ukraine.

On December 9, 2022, America had seized these pills from a ship named Marwan 1. There was no flag of any country on that ship. The US government acquired the ownership of this ship through a process in July 2022.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard was accused in this case. Iran has long been accused of supplying weapons to Yemen's Houthi rebels.

Meanwhile, there have been reports of Iran supplying weapons, especially drones, to Russia.