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Business Standard
19-05-2025
- Politics
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Netanyahu to allow entry of aids into Gaza after pressure from allies
Meanwhile, a UN official states that 20 aid trucks, primarily carrying food, are expected to enter the Gaza Strip on Monday Md Zakariya Khan New Delhi Amid the fear of famine in war-torn Gaza, the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, on Monday said that the pressure on Israel was 'approaching a red line', and he had to allow the entry of aid into Gaza. He said this in a video released by the Prime Minister's Office, according to the Times of Israel. 'Senators I know as supporters of Israel… come to me and say, 'We'll give you all the help you need to win the war… but we can't be receiving pictures of famine [in Gaza]',' Netanyahu said in a video released by his office. Until distribution centres are set up, the premier insists that Israel must supply minimal aid to the strip to avert widespread starvation among civilians. 'In order to complete our victory, to defeat Hamas and free the hostages, we cannot reach a point of famine,' Netanyahu said. Netanyahu explains that Israel initially allowed limited aid into Gaza during the war but suspended deliveries after discovering that Hamas was seizing the supplies. In coordination with the US, Israel has now implemented a new system involving IDF-secured aid centres, designed to block Hamas from accessing the aid while using US-based contractors to manage distribution. However, international aid organisations argue that the mechanism is impractical and unlikely to reach the most vulnerable Palestinians. They also refuse to participate, stating it conflicts with their humanitarian principles, according to a report by the Associated Press. 'This takes time,' Netanyahu said, noting that the first centres will become operational in the coming days. He emphasises that the broader objective is to create a humanitarian zone within Gaza, under Israeli control, where civilians can safely receive assistance. He also declared, 'Israel is going to take control of all of Gaza; that's our goal.' Meanwhile, a UN official states that 20 aid trucks, primarily carrying food, are expected to enter the Gaza Strip on Monday.
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Business Standard
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Fact Check: Govt debunks false report by China Daily on Indian jets' crash
The Indian government clarified that most of the conflict-related misinformation originated from Pakistani social media accounts Md Zakariya Khan New Delhi In a bid to counter the misinformation, the Indian government on Friday debunked a report from Chinese news website China Daily that falsely claims that at least three Indian jets crashed in Jammu and Kashmir. However, the government has clarified this was related to an incident that occurred in 2019. It doesn't have any relations with the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan. The government stated most of the misinformation originated from Pakistani social media accounts. This included the spread of several fake images and outdated videos, falsely linked to India's 'Operation Sindoor'. 1: False claim of a Pakistani attack on J&K The government's fact check revealed that an old video is being shared on social media with the false claim that it shows a Pakistani attack on Jammu and Kashmir. However, in reality, the footage is from Dhaka and dates back to February 2025 and has no relation with the ongoing Indian Pakistan tensions. 2: False report by Chinese website on Indian jet crash Apart from Pakistani social media handles, the instance of spreading false information is also reported from China. For example, Chinese news website, China Daily falsely claims that at least three Indian jets crashed in Jammu and Kashmir. However, the image used is from an unrelated incident that occurred in 2019. It doesn't have any connections with the ongoing situation between India and Pakistan. 3: Fake Facebook account of Ajit Doval Surprisingly, in addition to spreading false information, the Indian government has also discovered a fake Facebook account operating under the name of India's National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval. Fact check revealed that this is a fake Facebook account. The National Security Advisor does not have an official presence on Facebook. Is NSA Ajit Doval on Facebook⁉️ #PIBFactCheck???? This Facebook account is FAKE ✅ The National Security Advisor does NOT have an official Facebook account. ✅Citizens are advised to exercise caution and not engage with any impostor or fake profiles claiming to represent… — PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 9, 2025 4: False claims of shooting down Su-30MKI According to the government, Pakistani social media accounts are falsely claiming that a Sukhoi Su-30MKI was shot down in Muzaffarabad and that an Indian pilot was captured alive. In reality, the aircraft crashed on October 14, 2014, at Undre Vasti in Kulwadi village near the Pune-Ahmednagar highway in Maharashtra. Fake News Alert ‼️ Pakistani social media handles are claiming that a Sukhoi Su-30MKI was shot down in Muzaffarabad, capturing an Indian Pilot alive. #PIBFactCheck ✅ This Sukhoi SU-30MKI of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed at Undre Vasti of Kulwadi village near Pune-Ahamad… — PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 9, 2025 5: Wrong claims of an attack from Pakistan A video on social media showing a heavy MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket Systems) barrage is being falsely circulated as footage of a Pakistani attack on India. In reality, the clip is from a video game and has been online for over three years. It has no link to the current India–Pakistan situation. ???? Pakistan Propaganda Alert! A video showing a heavy MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket Systems) barrage is being falsely shared as a real Pakistani attack on India. #PIBFactCheck ✅ The video is from a video game and has been online for over 3 years. ✅ It has no connection to… — PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 9, 2025
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Business Standard
09-05-2025
- Health
- Business Standard
Indian hospitals along borders are ready to deal any medical emergencies
During times of war, medical needs go beyond just emergency care. Doctors need to deal with chronic conditions, infectious diseases, mental health issues, and trauma Md Zakariya Khan New Delhi As military tensions mount along India's western frontier following renewed provocations from Pakistan, leading pharmaceutical companies and hospital networks of the country have assured the central government of their readiness to manage any potential medical emergencies. Industry representatives conveyed confidence in their supply chains and emergency response capabilities, underscoring their commitment to national preparedness during uncertain times. 'Critical care products related to hospitals like cephalosporins, painkillers and haemostatic agents… India has enough capacity to meet any eventuality,' Dharmesh Shah, chairman and managing director of Mumbai-based BDR Pharmaceuticals, told Moneycontrol. Shah also said that the government already keeps a stock of these critical care supplies for such situations. The report mentioned that the Fortis Hospital in Amritsar, just 30 kilometres from the Pakistan border, has confirmed it has activated emergency plans after getting an advisory from local authorities. Punjab hospitals gear up for emergencies The hospital has put emergency services on high alert, created a Rapid Response Team, reserved beds for emergencies, and kept its trauma team ready. Fortis also runs hospitals in Ludhiana and Mohali, both located in Punjab, the border state next to Pakistan. Across the state, hospitals have stocked essential medicines, medical supplies, and blood units, while emergency drills are underway to ensure full preparedness. An official from the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA) told Moneycontrol that the industry is 'always prepared to support the government with necessary medicines and medical consumables.' Hospitals stock critical supplies, stay prepared Key medicines needed in such situations include painkillers like morphine and paracetamol, antibiotics such as amoxicillin and ciprofloxacin, tetanus injections, IV fluids, and agents to stop bleeding. Hospitals also require supplies like bandages, surgical kits, splints, and equipment for blood transfusions. 'At the moment, the focus of the government is on military objectives, with casualties along the LoC largely being treated by government healthcare facilities,' said Ameera Shah, president of NATHEALTH and executive chairperson of Metropolis Healthcare, as quoted by Moneycontrol. 'In case if there is any escalation of the situation, our members are ready to offer support to the government as we did during the Covid pandemic,' she said.
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Business Standard
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Fact Check: Govt debunks Pak's claims of striking India's S-400 system
The Government of India issued a detailed report highlighting multiple instances of disinformation detected between May 8 and May 9 Md Zakariya Khan New Delhi The Centre on Friday debunked false claims that a missile from Pakistan struck India's S-400 missile air defence system. The government clarified that the image is actually from a 2023 fire at a military site in Moscow. The Government of India said that the majority of misinformation came through Pakistani social media handles. This includes the circulation of a number of false images and old videos, wrongly connecting them to India's 'Operation Sindoor'. 1. False claim of military attack in Amritsar Pakistan-based handles spread videos that allegedly showed strikes on a military base in Amritsar. However, the government's fact-check unit debunked this, stating that they were old videos and had nothing to do with any Pakistani attack on India. ⚠️Pakistan Propaganda Alert! Pakistan-based handles are spreading old videos falsely alleging strikes on a military base in Amritsar. #PIBFactCheck ✔️The video being shared is from a wildfire from 2024 ✅ Avoid sharing unverified information and rely only on official… — PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 8, 2025 2. Wrong claim of IAF helicopter crash In another instance, Pakistani social media accounts shared videos that claimed to show an Indian Air Force helicopter crashing. This helicopter crash was linked to Operation Sindoor. However, the Centre's fact-check unit cleared that the video was from an earlier incident from 2019, involving an Indian Air Force (IAF) Mi-17 V5 helicopter that crashed near Budgam, J&K. Viral Video Alert! Truth Behind the Aircraft Crash Linked to #OperationSindoor! Pakistani social media accounts are recycling an old video and sharing it in the present context. #PIBFactCheck ✅ The video is from an earlier incident from 2019, involving an Indian Air Force… — PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 8, 2025 3. False claims of Pak strike in Battal Sector of J&K Pakistan-based social media handles have also been found to be circulating a video claiming that the Pakistan Army struck posts in Battal Sector, Jammu & Kashmir, eliminating at least 12 Indian soldiers. However, a fact check revealed that the video has no relation to the ongoing conflict. The video dates back to August 2011. Pakistan-based handles are circulating a video claiming that the Pakistan Army strikes posts in Battal Sector, Jammu & Kashmir, eliminating at least 12 Indian soldiers. #PIBFactCheck ✅This video is old and NOT related to any activity post #OperationSindoor ✅This image is… — PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 8, 2025 4. Claims of striking India's S-400 system Several Pakistan-based accounts are circulating an old image claiming that a Pakistani missile struck an Indian S-400 system. However, the image is actually from a 2023 fire at a military site in Moscow. ⚠️Pakistan Propaganda Alert Several Pakistan-based handles are circulating an #old image that claims that a Pakistani missile has hit an Indian S-400 #PIBFactCheck ✔️The image being shared is from 2023, of a fire at a military site in Moscow ???? — PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 8, 2025 5. Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project disinformation A social media post falsely claimed that India targeted the Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project. This allegation is entirely baseless, the government said. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, in a press conference, had also earlier clarified that India has solely targeted terrorist infrastructure. Social Media post falsely claims India targeted the Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project in #Pakistan. #PIBFactCheck ✅ This claim is baseless. ✅ Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has clearly stated in a press conference that India has only targeted terrorist infrastructure.… — PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 8, 2025 6. Misinformation on Hazira Port in Gujarat A video claiming that the Hazira Port in Gujarat had been attacked was also debunked. Fact check unit found that the footage shows an unrelated oil tanker explosion from July 7, 2021.
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Business Standard
02-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
India asks IMF to review loans to Pakistan after Pahalgam terror attack
This request comes after a deadly attack on tourists in Phalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which has made tensions worse between the two countries. Md Zakariya Khan New Delhi India has asked the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to review its loans to Pakistan, a government source told Reuters on Friday. This request comes after a deadly attack on tourists in Phalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which has made tensions worse between the two countries. In the attack, 25 tourists and a one local have been killed by the terrorists. The Indian government believes Pakistan needs to be held accountable and has raised its concerns with the IMF, which gives financial help to countries in need. India and Pakistan are nuclear-armed neighbours, and there are fears that this latest crisis could turn into a military conflict. In response to the attack, India has stopped a key river Indus Waters Treaty (1960) with Pakistan. Pakistan also suspended the Shima Agreement (1972). Furthermore, both countries have also shut their airspace to each other's airlines. Pakistan's dependence on IMF loans Pakistan received a $7 billion bailout from the IMF last year to support its $350 billion economy. In March, it also got a new $1.3 billion loan to help with climate issues. Pakistan says these loans helped it avoid a financial crisis. India has now told the IMF that it is worried about these loans and wants the IMF to review them. Pakistan admits its role in sponsoring terror Meanwhile, Pakistan admitted its role in funding and supporting the terror activities from its soil; they defined it as a mistake from which they have learnt. Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that Pakistan made mistakes in the past by having ties with terrorist groups, but the country has now taken steps to correct those mistakes. In an interview with Sky News on Thursday, Bilawal said, 'It is not a secret that Pakistan has a past... As a result, we have suffered; Pakistan has suffered. We have gone through wave after wave of extremism. But as a result of what we suffered, we also learnt our lessons. We have gone through internal reforms to address this problem.' His comments came soon after Defence Minister Khawaja Asif also admitted in a separate interview with Hakim that Pakistan had supported terror groups in the past. Asif said, 'We have been doing this dirty work for the United States for about three decades... and the West, including Britain... That was a mistake, and we suffered for that...' Bilawal agreed with this view, saying, 'As far as Pakistan's history is concerned, it is history, and it is not something that we are partaking in today. It is true that it is an unfortunate part of our history.'
