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Gaza recovery plan: How Trump's $2.45 billion plan proposes to build a new Palestinian administration

The proposal, developed over about a year by members of the 28-country Board of Peace and the Palestinian technocratic government, covers infrastructure, housing, security, healthcare, education, digital services and economic development.

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View Market Dashboard Gaza recovery plan: How Trump's $2.45 billion plan proposes to build a new Palestinian administration The proposal, developed over about a year by members of the 28-country Board of Peace and the Palestinian technocratic government, covers infrastructure, housing, security, healthcare, education, digital services and economic development. Written By Ravi Hari Updated23 Sep 2026, 06:45 PM IST Prefer Liveminton Google AI Quick Read ✕ Wait for it… Log in to our website to save your bookmarks. It'll just take a moment. Yes, Continue ✕ Wait for it… Oops! Looks like you have exceeded the limit to bookmark the image. Remove some to bookmark this image.

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F-35, Rafale, Tejas in one battlespace: Tarang Shakti brings the world's air power to India

The Indian Air Force is hosting the second edition of Tarang Shakti from September 26 to October 11. Nearly 40 air forces from various countries, including the United States and France, are participating in this exercise. This initiative aims to enhance military interoperability and share operational best practices among global air forces. The presence of advanced aircraft like the F-35 highlights the significance of this training.

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'Unwarranted': India rejects OIC's Kashmir references, takes shot at Pakistan

India rejects OIC’s Kashmir remarks NEW DELHI: India on Wednesday hit back at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) over references to Jammu and Kashmir in a joint communique of its Contact Group, calling them “unwarranted and factually incorrect” and asserting that the grouping has no locus standi to comment on matters that are strictly internal to India.The ministry of external affairs said the entire Union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are an “integral and inalienable part of India”, adding that “no amount of repetition of politically motivated propaganda can change this reality”.The response came after Pakistan’s foreign ministry said on X that deputy prime minister and foreign minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar had addressed a ministerial meeting of the OIC Contact Group on Jammu and Kashmir on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York.According to Pakistan, Dar urged OIC member states to maintain a “unified position” on Jammu and Kashmir at the United Nations and other international fora. He also reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to a “just and peaceful settlement of the dispute in accordance with the relevant UN Security Council resolutions and the wishes of the Kashmiri people”.The references to Jammu and Kashmir drew a strong response from New Delhi. “India categorically rejects the unwarranted and factually incorrect references to India in the Joint Communique of the so-called OIC Contact Group on Jammu & Kashmir. The OIC has no locus standi to pronounce on matters that are strictly internal to India,” the MEA said in a statement. Join conversation View All Comments → Share your thoughts in the comments Insightful Agree Disagree Skeptical Concerning Promising Worth Reading Big Development Post Comment Be respectful · TOI community guidelines MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal shared the statement on X, reiterating India’s position on the OIC communique.The ministry also questioned the credibility of the grouping over its repeated backing of what it described as politically motivated narratives.“Repeated endorsement of such motivated narratives only raises serious questions on the credibility of OIC,” the MEA said.India further turned its focus on Pakistan, saying the OIC should address terrorism emanating from Pakistani territory instead of providing Islamabad a platform for what New Delhi called “fabricated and motivated propaganda”.“Instead of offering a platform to Pakistan to peddle its fabricated and motivated propaganda, OIC will be better advised to counsel Pakistan, which has a well-documented record of supporting and sponsoring terrorism, to look inwards and address the continuing threat of terrorism emanating from territories under its control,” the MEA said.

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Israeli soldier accused of Gaza war crimes leaves India after complaint: Report

The soldier, whose identity has not been made public, left India in mid-September. An Israeli soldier accused of alleged war crimes in Gaza has left India weeks after the Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF), a Palestinian rights group, filed a criminal complaint against him, according to a report by Middle East Eye.The soldier, whose identity has not been made public, left India in mid-September, a lawyer familiar with the case told Middle East Eye. It remains unclear whether the complaint influenced his departure or whether he left after completing his holiday.The development comes amid renewed calls for countries to uphold international law. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, speaking on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Monday, said multilateralism works best when international law, rules and norms are "scrupulously observed". Second Israeli soldier to leave India after complaint The latest case marks the second incident this year in which the Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) has identified an Israeli soldier travelling in India and filed a complaint against him.In June, the Brussels-based organisation approached Indian authorities seeking the arrest of Eitan Gilboa, an Israeli military reservist who was vacationing in Himachal Pradesh. HRF accused Gilboa, who was identified as a member of the Israeli military's 271st Combat Engineering Battalion, of involvement in the demolition of civilian buildings in Khan Younis and Rafah. According to reports, HRF submitted material, including geolocated videos, social media posts and chain-of-command documentation to Indian authorities. Gilboa was subsequently traced by pro-Palestinian activists to locations including Old Manali and Gondla in Himachal Pradesh before leaving India.The latest case has followed a similar sequence, with HRF identifying an Israeli soldier through publicly available information, filing a complaint with Indian authorities and the individual subsequently leaving the country.India has long been a popular destination for young Israelis after their mandatory military service. Many undertake an extended post-service trip, commonly known as "tiul gadol", which can last several months.The trend has also contributed to the informal "Hummus Trail" followed by Israeli travellers across several Indian destinations, including Kasol, Dharamkot, Goa, Hampi, Gokarna, Kodaikanal, Rishikesh, Varanasi and Pushkar. Join conversation View All Comments → Share your thoughts in the comments Insightful Agree Disagree Skeptical Concerning Promising Worth Reading Big Development Post Comment Be respectful · TOI community guidelines Tourism has also featured in India-Israel bilateral cooperation. In February 2026, Israel allocated 4 million shekels for initiatives aimed at strengthening tourism ties with India.The HRF has increasingly sought to pursue legal complaints against Israeli military personnel over alleged conduct during Israel's military campaign in Gaza. The organisation's complaints have also brought attention to the presence of former and serving Israeli military personnel travelling in countries including India.Israel launched its military campaign in Gaza following the Hamas-led attacks on southern Israel on October 7, 2023.

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