News for India![]() India: Iranian Quds Force behind explosion near Israeli embassyIndia’s counterterrorism agencies: Quds Force was behind the explosion near the Israeli embassy in New Delhi this past January.![]() Watch: 150 feared dead in India after glacier crashes into damAs many as 150 feared dead in India after glacier breaks apart, sweeping away a hydroelectric dam and causing mass flooding.![]() After bombing, terrorists threaten Israeli ambassador in IndiaTerrorist bombing near Israeli embassy was meant to avenge slain Iranian general, letter claims, threatening Israeli ambassador to India.![]() Watch: Ghandi statue sawed off, head severedAmerican Indian community outraged after 6ft statue of Indian leader Mahatma Ghandi found vandalized in Davis, California.![]() Terror group takes responsibility for attack on Israeli embassyUnknown group claims responsibility for New Delhi attack on Israeli embassy.![]() Israeli ambassador: New Delhi explosion was attempted terror attackIsraeli officials believe explosive device which went off near Israeli embassy was improvised and looked like the work of an amateur.![]() Explosion reported near Israeli embassy in IndiaIndian and israeli officials have labeled the attack as security related.![]() Great conflagration destroys several floors of the world's largest vaccine plantThe Serum Institute of India, the largest vaccine producer in the world, lost several floors but no personnel to the blaze.![]() Women from lost tribe of Menashe to make Aliyah from IndiaFive women from Bnei Menashe community in India to make aliyah Sunday, with 500 more to immigrate during 2021.![]() India Rooting for Pakistan-Israel Peace Deal, Here's WhyThere is great outcry in Pakistan over alleged ties and talks with Israel.![]() Elephant trapped in India well rescued in 12-hour crane operationAfter spellbinding 12-hour operation, residents succeed in rescuing elephant that accidentally stumbled into deep well.![]() The role of air pollution in the coronavirus pandemicObesity, high blood pressure, & diabetes are all known risk factors. But the poor living in inner cities have another risk to contend with.![]() Trump's Indian 'worshipper' dies after depression over Trump's COVID-19 illnessIndian man who worshipped US President and was reportedly depressed after hearing he contracted COVID-19, dies of cardiac arrest.![]() Lost tribe of Bnei Menashe celebrates Sukkot in northeast IndiaThousands of Bnei Menashe in India, claiming descent from one of the lost tribes of Israel, celebrate Sukkot festival.![]() Indian kickboxing champ moving to Israel with plans to represent his new landObed Hrangchal, 26, a man from the Bnei Menashe who has won national medals in India in several martial arts, moves to Israel.![]() Israel and India sign MoU to collaborate in tech innovationBilateral program launched to accelerate innovation and technology cooperation between start-ups and corporates in India and Israel.![]() Watch: Record number of daily infections in IndiaAnother record number of virus infections in India today.![]() Israel helping India with the coronavirus crisisState of Israel donates advanced medical equipment to India's leading hospital for use in fight against the coronavirus.![]() 'Goal is to offer technological ability to test for coronavirus within seconds'Israeli COVID-19 research delegation to India completed its mission, is returning to Israel in the coming days.![]() The Democratic party policy on Israel has already failed in IndiaLook at the failure of the Indian subcontinent which was partitioned into three independent states: India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. Op-ed.![]() Israeli team heads to India to put rapid COVID-19 diagnosis methods to the testDelegation from Israel's Health and Defense ministries leaves for Delhi to test effectiveness of rapid coronavirus diagnosis technology.![]() Israel-India announce cooperation initiative to fight COVID-19Four tech systems to be tested with ability to detect presence of virus in body quickly - usually within minutes.![]() Pompeo: US and Israel 'share understanding at the core'US Secretary of State: 'These are nations that have a shared understanding of what democracies can do, the good that one can do for people.'![]() World leaders welcome Israel's new governmentPM Netanyahu and alternate PM Gantz receive greetings over new government from Europe, the US and even India.![]() India: At least 8 dead following gas leakAt least 8 people have lost their lives following a chemical gas leak at the LG Polymers industrial plant in Visakhapatnam.![]() Death of Mumbai slum resident raises fears of huge virus outbreak to comeCoronavirus victim from a slum area where close to a million live in cramped, unsanitary conditions.![]() 316 Israelis rescued from IndiaComplex operation brings hundreds of Israeli tourists homes as India enters coronavirus lockdown.![]() Second European ordered to leave India participating in demonstrationsIndia orders Norwegian tourist to leave after she joins protests against citizenship law. 'Police okayed participation,' tourist says.![]() Ongoing protests against citizenship law rock IndiaIndia's parliament passes bill to let Indian government grant citizenship to millions of illegal immigrants - but not if they are Muslim.![]() Protests rage as US, UK warn on travel to northeast IndiaThousands protest law granting Indian citizenship to Bangladeshi immigrants.![]() Why Israelis should care about what happens in India these daysThe Indian Supreme Court recently ruled that the Ram Temple, a Hindu holy site that in 1528 was taken over by Muslims, is to be legally returned to the Hindus. This ruling can serve as precedent for Muslim takeovers of Jewish holy sites.![]() Security increased at Jewish, Israeli, institutions in IndiaIndian security organizations plan to increase security at Chabad houses, synagogues, at risk of terror attacks.![]() India: Terror cells may be planning attack on Jews, IsraelisTerror cells planning to kidnap Israelis in India, intelligence agencies warn.![]() Bar-Ilan U Jewish Art Dept features exhibit on Indian synagoguesIndia's standing synagogues date from the 16th century to modern times, and were established by 5 distinct Indian Jewish communities.![]() Jewish spirituality between East and WestWe live in times where for many young adults, spirituality, experience, feeling and imagination take the place of doing, and they look to the East for guidance. What does this mean for Judaism?![]() Israeli rabbi saves boy from drowning in IndiaRabbi Menachem Bakush rescues 10-year-old who fell into a river in India.![]() India on high alert amid terror threats to Jewish, Hindu targetsSecurity increased in India's capital amid fears Pakistani terror group may strike Hindu and Jewish targets during holiday season.![]() Gandhi's Rosh Hashanah message discoveredHandwritten letter from Gandhi to Zionist leader written when World War II began offers Rosh Hashanah greetings to 'your afflicted people.'![]() India: Over ten thousand rally in support of Israel10,000+ Hindus unite in a major rally in India to denounce terrorism, show support for Israel.![]() Pakistan marks independence as Kashmir tensions simmerHimalayan region of Kashmir on lock-down after India revokes seven-decade-long semi-autonomous status by presidential decree.![]() Watch: BMW pushed into river by Indian youth22-year-old from wealthy Haryana region disappointed with prestigious car he got as birthday gift from his father - he had wanted a Jaguar.![]() Israel warns tourists in Kashmir to leave immediatelyCounterterrorism Bureau warns Israeli tourists to follow local government's instructions, leave Kashmir region immediately.![]() Doctors in India discover 526 teeth in mouth of 7-year oldFollowing surgery to remove the sac of teeth, the boy is expected to make a full recovery.![]() Watch: Three killed, dozens injured at amusement park in IndiaRide at amusement park in India breaks apart, crushing dozens of people.![]() India's Narendra Modi reelected by landslide600 million Indians turnout for largest-ever vote, giving incumbent Modi's conservative alliance nearly two-thirds majority in parliament.![]() The two-state-solution is a failure: India-Pakistan as living proofProof that the "two state solution" does not work is the 300 killed in the India-Pakistan conflict in February 2019 Since the British-sponsored 1947 partition there have been 14 million refugees, 4 wars and now a dangerous nuclear race.![]() How can India-Pakistan flare-up be tamed?Tensions between India and Pakistan have risen quickly to a level not seen since in nearly 50 years.![]() 'If we attack with one atomic bomb, India can finish us with 20'Claims Israel wants Pakistan relations; meanwhile India downs Pakistani F-16 amid report Iran deploys jet fighters on Pakistani border.![]() India bombs Pakistani base as tensions escalateFor first time since 1971, Indian aircraft strike targets inside Pakistan, drawing promises of 'retaliation'.![]() 'Staggering' eviction of 1 million indigenous peopleIndian Court tells gvmt to evict over 1 million indigenous from homes in public forest land who had 'not met legal criterion to live there'.![]() Standing on the roof: the most packed trains in the worldThink trains are packed in Israel? Wait till you reach India. Trains are packed. The government? Recommends tourists not travel in rush hour![]() National Security Adviser flies over Saudi Arabia and OmanNational Security Adviser Meir Ben-Shabbat returns from visit to India, during which he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi.![]() Israeli emergency responders share expertise in India, Sri LankaUnited Hatzalah and American Jewish Committee team up to share Israeli expertise with emergency teams in India, Sri Lanka.![]() India PM: Happy Hanukkah to people of IsraelPrime Minister Narendra Modi sends holiday greeting to Israeli premier in Hebrew as Hanukkah festival begins.![]() US offers $5 million reward for info on 2008 Mumbai attackers10 years after deadly Islamic terror attacks in India, US State Department offers reward money for information on attacks' planners.![]() Israel Aerospace Industries to supply India Barak 8 missilesIAI will supply Barak 8 missiles to seven Indian Navy vessels. Liberman: 'IAI is a national asset. It must be maintained and strengthened.'![]() Dozens of Israelis trapped in India after fierce stormsIsraelis await rescue by helicopter after floods, landslides trap them in and around Manali, India. |