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Kharg Island:

The most dangerous oil export hub in the world

Kharg Island is not just an Iranian asset; it is a global pressure point whose fate could influence Israel’s security environment for years to come. Opinion,

To millions of followers:

Modi shares selfie with Fauda cast

During his state visit to Israel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the cast of Fauda, joking that the encounter required only a selfie and no undercover work.

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Indian PM Modi leaves Israel

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara accompany Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Ben-Gurion International Airport following the latter’s historic visit to Israel.

Indian PM Modi to Knesset

'India stands with Israel, Am Yisrael Chai'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi address the Knesset.

Bnei Menashe in India light the first Hanukkah candle

Hundreds of members of the Bnei Menashe community gathered in Churachandpur, India, to light the first Hanukkah candle, marking a historic moment for descendants of the tribe of Manasseh who only recently began celebrating the holiday.

India: 23 killed in nightclub fire in Goa

At least 23 people dead in fire at a Goa nightclub. Among the victims are tourists.

Israel and India announce renewal of Free Trade Agreement talks

Economy Ministry hails 'new milestone in the countries’ economic relations' as India's Minister of Economy, Piyush Goyal, makes first visit to Israel to relaunch FTA talks.

Israeli killed in motorcycle accident in India

An Israeli motorcyclist was killed in a road accident while on his way from Delhi to Agra, India. Ministry of Foreign Affairs is dealing with bringing his body to Israel.

Israel, India sign defense Memorandum of Understanding

Today, Israel and India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance defense, industrial, and technological cooperation.

Foreign Minister:

'We won't compromise on the eradication of Hamas'

Foreign Minister Gideon Saar launched a visit to New Delhi today with a promise to fully eliminate Hamas.

Chabad's unique gift to Israel's Finance Minister

Chabad Delhi surprises Israel's Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, presenting him with a unique gift during his trip to India.

Israel and India sign new investment agreement

The finance ministers of Israel and India sign a new strategic investment agreement, the first of its kind that India has signed with an OECD member country.

Confirmed by Satellite Imagery:

Sunny Nehra’s Viral Kirana Hills Thread Proven Correct

While experts worldwide waited for the latest satellite pictures, Sunny Nehra had already pinpointed the Kirana Hills blast’s location precisely back in May, using only raw explosion visuals just as he had with the Balakot Airstrike

The lone survivor of the Air India plane crash

British national Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, who was seated in seat 11A next to an emergency exit, is believed to be the only survivor among the 242 passengers and crew aboard the aircraft that crashed in Ahmedabad today.

44-year-old Israeli missing in northern India

Israeli Samuel Vengrinovich was last seen on a mountainous trail in northern India, and his whereabouts are unknown. A rescue unit and Israelis in the area are searching for him.

Pakistan warns of “clear and present” danger of nuclear war

Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif claims there is a real danger Pakistan's conflict with India will escalate to an exchange of nuclear attacks.

Pakistan:

We intercepted 25 Israeli-made drones launched by India

Tensions flare as Pakistan accuses India of drone incursions using Israeli technology; Indian Air Force reportedly employs Israeli-made bombs amid Kashmir escalation.

War on the horizon?

India fires missiles on Pakistan, which downs Indian fighter jets

India confirms it fired missiles towards Pakistan amid heightened tensions between the two countries following a series of terrorist attacks in Kashmir.

New world leader joins Trump's social network

Prime Minister of India, Modi, joined Donald Trump's social network 'Truth Social' and has already accumulated tens of thousands of followers.

Israeli raped in India

An Israeli tourist and the proprietress of a guesthouse in southern India were the victims of a brutal rape.

Israel rescues 10 Indian workers held in PA village

10 foreign workers trapped for a month after being lured to village of al-Zaayem with the promise of work. Their passports were stolen and used to illegally enter Israel by the thieves.

Economy Minister:

'India is a giant waking up'

Economy Minister Nir Barkat joined Arutz Sheva from India to discuss the special Israeli delegation he is leading to India to promote trade between the countries.

‘Greatest in history’

Trump plans India-US trade route via Israel

During press conference with India's Prime Minister, US President announces plans for trade route connecting India and the United States, which will pass through Israel: It's a big development.

Largest business delegation in Israel’s history heads to India

Over 100 Israeli companies led by Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat will leave for India to discuss various issues including technology, imports, and workforce.

India:

At least 15 dead in stampede at religious festival

A stampede at the Kumbh Mela, the world's largest religious gathering, claims at least 15 lives and leaves many others injured.

Visa-related mistakes to avoid when travelling to India

A visit to India offers a lifetime of excitement with its rich culture, breathtaking landscapes, and bustling cities.

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Second-to-last Jew in historic Jewish community in Kochi dies

Queenie Hallegua, second-to-last Jewish resident of historic Indian Jewish community, dies at 89.

US, Australia, India, Japan demand immediate ceasefire in Gaza

'The Quad,' made up of the US Secretary of State and the Foreign Ministers of Australia, India, and Japan, published a joint statement demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and the creation of a Palestinian state.

Strengthening ties:

Israeli defense delegation visits India

The delegation met with the Director General of the Indian Ministry of Defense, the Indian Chief of Staff, and the heads of the Indian Army's security arms.

Finance Minister:

India-Israel cooperation has 'enormous potential'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich meets representatives of leading Indian infrastructure companies, stressing Israel's economic resilience and fiscal responsibility.

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A tombstone with 13th-century Hebrew inscription discovered

A young chemical engineer from India, Thoufeek Zakriya, researcher of Jewish history and Hebrew calligrapher, was the first to decipher the inscription on the tombstone.

Amid Iranian threats:

Countries issue travel warnings to Israel

France, India, Russia, Poland and the United Kingdom warn citizens against travelling to Israel and, in some cases, the wider region.

Indian worker killed by antitank missile identified

Patnibin Maxwell, killed by a Hezbollah antitank missile yesterday in northern Israel, is survived by a wife 7 months pregnant and a 5-year-old daughter.

Ashdod rabbi orders religious certification of wigs

A hasidic rabbi in Ashdod has warned that Jews should only purchase wigs certified not to have been made using hair derived from a ritual head-shaving practiced in India.

7 killed in rocket strike on synagogue in India

Knesset Diaspora Affairs Committee demands govt. act to bring Bnei Menashe to Israel after members killed in going ethnic conflict.

India:

8-year-old saves his life by biting cobra to death

Quick-thinking child survives attack by venomous cobra by biting back.

National Security Council:

Israelis must exercise caution in India following embassy blast

NSC issues advisory after IED explodes outside Israeli embassy in New Delhi.

Explosion reported at Israeli embassy in India

'Abusive' letter addressed to Israeli ambassador found, witnesses report hearing loud bang, seeing smoke, in potential bombing.

Pentagon confirms:

Vessel attacked off coast of India was hit by Iranian drone

The tanker was described as having Israel links due to the fact that it was leased from a company that is indirectly owned by an Israeli.

Iranian drone strikes Israeli-affiliated cargo ship off India

Maritime security firm Ambrey says that the drone was launched directly by Iran and caused structural damage to the ship.

Paraguay official dismissed for deal with fictional country

The United States of Kailasa, founded by a guru fleeing Indian authorities, approached Paraguay for an agricultural agreement - and got one.

1 killed in bombing at Indian convention center

Jehova's Witness prayer session at Zamra International Convention Center in the town of Kalamassery bombed.

Flood in northern India leaves 14 dead, 102 missing

A cloudburst dropped a huge amount of rain over a short period on the Lhonak glacial lake triggering flash floods down the Teesta valley.

Despire ethnic unrest:

Bnei Menashe celebrate Sukkot in northeastern India

Like many Jews around the world, the Bnei Menashe community of northeastern India is gathering to celebrate Sukkot this week.

I2U2 Group signs new economic Memorandum of Understanding

US brokers new private enterprise partnership initiative between Israel, India, and the UAE.

Canadian PM:

'Credible intel that India is tied to slaying of Sikh leader'

Canadian PM Trudeau says Canada is probing "credible allegations" that Indian agents had a role in slaying of exiled Sikh near Vancouver.

Economic corridor to connect countries from Israel to India

PM Netanyahu announces 'unprecedented breakthrough initiative' economic corridor connecting India, Middle East, Israel, and Europe.

Netanyahu congratulates Indian PM for 'historic' moon landing

Israeli PM calls Indian counterpart Narendra Modi following India's landing a spacecraft on the moon's south pole.

Police on high alert:

Terrorists found with photos of Mumbai Chabad House

Two terrorists arrested by the Maharashtra ATS were found to be in possession of images of the Jewish center that was attacked in 2008.

Indian movie shown on Amazon Prime misapproprates Holocaust

The Simon Wiesenthal Center is urging Amazon Prime to remove the film 'Bawaal' due to its abuse of the Nazi Holocaust as a plot device.

Can you spare a million?

'World's richest beggar' now worth an estimated $1 million

He has 'earned' his million by wandering around crowded areas in India, and continues to beg despite owning real estate.

Foreign Ministry: All Israelis in India flood zone contacted

The Foreign Affairs Ministry reports on the dramatic operation to contact all Israelis trapped by flooding in northern India.

India:

Bnei Menashe community in crisis as synagogues torched

Hundreds of Bnei Menashe crypto-Jews in India displaced as synagogues torched amid ethnic clashes.

Indian citizens outraged as new road is revealed as carpet

What appeared to be a new road in India turned out to be a carpet, prompting widespread anger against the government.

Death count from India train crash reaches nearly 300

Collision involving two passenger trains and a freight train leaves nearly 1,000 injured in Odisha, India.

India:

At least 50 dead in train accident

At least 50 killed and hundreds more injured when two passenger trains derail in India, about 220 kilometers southwest of Kolkata.

Bnei Menashe living in India threatened by civil war, NGO warns

Two synagogues destroyed and multiple members of Bnei Menashe crypto-Jewish community killed in ethnic strife in India.

New Delhi summit:

AJC delegation discusses increasingly close Israel-India ties

American Jewish Committee group meets with senior leaders in India to promote economic cooperation with Jewish community.

Indian billionaire buys Haifa port days before fraud allegations

Gautam Adani, Indian billionaire at center of allegations of stock market manipulation and fraud, buys port days before allegations surface.

Indian FM calls Israeli counterpart, congratulates him

Indian Foreign Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar discusses bilateral relationship between Israel and India with Minister Eli Cohen.