👉Gaza peace plan story with PM Modi’s response
On September 30, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace proposal, unveiled a day earlier after Trump met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House. Modi said the plan offered a “viable pathway” for lasting peace, security, and development for both Palestinians and Israelis, and also for the wider West Asian region.The peace plan calls for an immediate end to the war in Gaza, the release of hostages held by Hamas within 72 hours, and prevents Israel from occupying or annexing Gaza. Israeli forces would gradually withdraw under a system linked to demilitarization benchmarks.
A key feature of the plan is the creation of a “Board of Peace”, headed by President Trump and including global leaders such as former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair. This body would temporarily govern Gaza, oversee redevelopment, and manage international funding until the Palestinian Authority completes reforms and can resume control.
Israel’s Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, welcomed Modi’s remarks and invited India to participate in Gaza’s reconstruction, saying opportunities worth “dozens of billions of dollars” would be available. He said India had the capacity to deliver major infrastructure projects in the region.
India has long supported the two-state solution, calling for separate homelands for Israelis and Palestinians. However, questions remain about how this approach aligns with Trump’s proposal for transitional governance through the Board of Peace.
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👉Pakistan’s response to Trump’s Gaza peace plan
On September 30, 2025, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said that the country’s top leadership would decide on whether to send troops to Gaza as part of a Muslim nations’ peacekeeping force under U.S. President Donald Trump’s recently announced peace plan. Speaking at a press conference, Dar explained that the goal of the plan is to establish an independent Palestinian government of technocrats, supervised by an international oversight body mainly comprising Palestinians. Local law enforcement would operate in Gaza, supported by additional international peacekeeping forces. He noted that Indonesia has already offered 20,000 troops, while Pakistan is still considering its role.
Dar emphasized that Pakistan has asked for the arrangement to be formally documented at the UN Security Council. He outlined key objectives discussed during a meeting between Trump and leaders of eight Muslim countries, including Pakistan, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. These included:
- Achieving an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
- Delivering humanitarian aid.
- Preventing the forced displacement of Palestinians.
- Ensuring the return of displaced Gazans.
- Planning for reconstruction.
- Stopping Israel’s attempts to annex the West Bank.
He added that a joint statement was finalized after consultations with Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, the UAE, and others. While the Palestinian Authority welcomed the plan, Dar admitted that some critics had expressed reservations.
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The ED claims that Kundra was not just a mediator in the deal, as he has argued, but the real beneficial owner of the Bitcoins. Investigators point to the fact that Kundra remembers the exact number of Bitcoins he received in multiple tranches more than seven years ago, suggesting he was directly involved. The chargesheet also highlights that Kundra failed to share wallet addresses or surrender the Bitcoins, despite being given multiple chances since 2018. He claimed that his iPhone, which had the details, was damaged, but the ED suspects this was a deliberate attempt to destroy evidence.
The ED further alleges that Kundra conducted transactions with his wife, actor Shilpa Shetty, at prices far below the market rate to disguise the origin of these funds. This, they say, was an effort to “layer” the proceeds of crime and make them look legitimate.
The case is linked to the Gain Bitcoin Ponzi scheme, in which Amit Bhardwaj and others promised high returns from crypto mining but cheated investors.
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The Trump administration is in a heated conflict with Harvard University and other top U.S. universities over issues like pro-Palestinian protests, diversity programs, and transgender policies. President Trump said a deal with Harvard is close, mentioning that the school may have to pay about $500 million and run trade schools focused on areas such as AI, engines, and technical skills. Harvard has not commented on his remarks.
The administration has accused Harvard of allowing antisemitism during pro-Palestinian protests on campus. Protesters, including some Jewish groups, argue that the government is unfairly equating criticism of Israel’s war in Gaza with antisemitism. Harvard task forces later reported that both Jewish and Muslim students faced abuse during the conflict.
Other Ivy League schools have also settled with the administration. Columbia University agreed to pay $220 million, while Brown University agreed to pay $50 million for workforce development projects.
Trump officials threatened Harvard with major penalties, including the loss of over $2 billion in research funding, blocking international students, and even questioning its accreditation. Harvard President Alan Garber warned these actions could cost the school $1 billion annually and force job cuts.
Harvard responded by suing the administration, saying the government was retaliating against its free speech and trying to impose an ideological agenda. Federal Judge Allison Burroughs sided with Harvard in some rulings, blocking attempts to cut research funds and ban foreign students. Still, the government continues to pursue measures that could strip Harvard of federal contracts and funding.
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👉Businessman Raj Kundra in a major Bitcoin scam case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet against businessman Raj Kundra in a major Bitcoin scam case. According to the ED, Kundra received 285 Bitcoins, currently valued at around ₹150 crore, from late crypto-scam mastermind Amit Bhardwaj. These Bitcoins were originally meant to be used for setting up a Bitcoin mining farm in Ukraine, but the project never took off. Despite this, Kundra is still said to be in possession of the Bitcoins.The ED claims that Kundra was not just a mediator in the deal, as he has argued, but the real beneficial owner of the Bitcoins. Investigators point to the fact that Kundra remembers the exact number of Bitcoins he received in multiple tranches more than seven years ago, suggesting he was directly involved. The chargesheet also highlights that Kundra failed to share wallet addresses or surrender the Bitcoins, despite being given multiple chances since 2018. He claimed that his iPhone, which had the details, was damaged, but the ED suspects this was a deliberate attempt to destroy evidence.
The ED further alleges that Kundra conducted transactions with his wife, actor Shilpa Shetty, at prices far below the market rate to disguise the origin of these funds. This, they say, was an effort to “layer” the proceeds of crime and make them look legitimate.
The case is linked to the Gain Bitcoin Ponzi scheme, in which Amit Bhardwaj and others promised high returns from crypto mining but cheated investors.
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👉The Trump administration is in a heated conflict with Harvard University
The Trump administration is in a heated conflict with Harvard University and other top U.S. universities over issues like pro-Palestinian protests, diversity programs, and transgender policies. President Trump said a deal with Harvard is close, mentioning that the school may have to pay about $500 million and run trade schools focused on areas such as AI, engines, and technical skills. Harvard has not commented on his remarks. The administration has accused Harvard of allowing antisemitism during pro-Palestinian protests on campus. Protesters, including some Jewish groups, argue that the government is unfairly equating criticism of Israel’s war in Gaza with antisemitism. Harvard task forces later reported that both Jewish and Muslim students faced abuse during the conflict.
Other Ivy League schools have also settled with the administration. Columbia University agreed to pay $220 million, while Brown University agreed to pay $50 million for workforce development projects.
Trump officials threatened Harvard with major penalties, including the loss of over $2 billion in research funding, blocking international students, and even questioning its accreditation. Harvard President Alan Garber warned these actions could cost the school $1 billion annually and force job cuts.
Harvard responded by suing the administration, saying the government was retaliating against its free speech and trying to impose an ideological agenda. Federal Judge Allison Burroughs sided with Harvard in some rulings, blocking attempts to cut research funds and ban foreign students. Still, the government continues to pursue measures that could strip Harvard of federal contracts and funding.
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Disclaimer : Content summarized from public sources. Newsaaaptak is not responsible for accuracy; for informational use only.
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