US Presses Hamas on Ceasefire Deal

The new proposal seeks to address some of Hamas’ concerns, and Israeli hostages will be released in exchange for Palestinian prisoners during the ceasefire….reports Asian Lite News US President Donald Trump has called on Hamas to accept a proposed 60-day ceasefire, stating that Israel has already agreed to the key terms of the deal. “I hope, for the good of the Middle East, that Hamas takes this Deal, because it will not get better — IT WILL ONLY GET WORSE,” Trump posted on Truth Social. “Israel has agreed to the necessary conditions to finalize the 60-Day CEASEFIRE, during which time

Trump Ends Syria Sanctions

Syria has been designated a State Sponsor of Terrorism by the United States since December 1979…reports Asian Lite News US President Donald Trump signed an executive order terminating Syria sanctions, according to the White House website. Trump “signed a historic Executive Order terminating the Syria sanctions program to support the country’s path to stability and peace,” the White House said in a fact sheet. “The Order removes sanctions on Syria while maintaining sanctions on Bashar al-Assad… The Order permits the relaxation of

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HEALING TOUCH

International Development Minister Baroness Chapman (second from right) meets Dalia Kushnir (left), sister-in-law of Israeli hostages Yair (released) and Eitan

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Maruti’s Global Push Breaks Record

June shipments hit 37,842 units, signalling robust global demand Maruti Suzuki India recorded its highest-ever monthly exports in June, shipping 37,842 units and marking a new milestone that highlights the company’s expanding

EVs Drive Cleaner Cities

Each EV is equipped with GPS tracking for real-time monitoring and efficiently serves the city’s 159.46 square kilometre area The use of electric vehicles (EVs) in household waste collection is ushering in a sustainable transformation under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban

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Kajol Channels Kali Power

Backed by Jio Studios and Devgn Films, Maa is produced by Ajay Devgn and Jyoti Subbarayan, with Kumar Mangat Pathak as co-producer Kajol delivers

Nandita Das Seeks Partner

The actress said the weight of world events had affected her deeply, even disturbing her sleep. But she stressed the importance of staying engaged

Kiran Rao Celebrates Cinema

The jury is chaired by Oscar-winning Italian filmmaker Giuseppe Tornatore, best known for the iconic Cinema Paradiso Filmmaker Kiran Rao, fresh off the critical

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Gill: Bumrah Ready, Decision Soon

After a back stress fracture in the final 2024–25 Border-Gavaskar Test, where he dominated Australia, Bumrah was confirmed by Gambhir and Gill to play

Headingley Heat or Swing Trap

Jaffer pointed out that Joe Root is undoubtedly the main guy that India should be looking to dislodge, even as others, including skipper Ben

Full Carse Ahead

Carse is adamant he will be taking the five-game series against India as an opportunity to show the different skills he brings to the

Pant Stays Cool

Pant, who is set to continue at No. 5 in the batting order, also confirmed a major reshuffle As India braces for a much-anticipated

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India’s Digital Decade Rise

Arundhati Bhattacharya, President and CEO at Salesforce-South Asia and recipient of the Padma Shri, sat down with IANS at an event in the capital to reflect on India’s transformation into a digital powerhouse under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership over