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Saba Yemen
2 days ago
- Business
- Saba Yemen
Italy's "Co-op" Supermarket Chain Boycotts Israeli Products
Rome - Saba: The "Co-op" supermarket chain in Italy has announced the removal of certain Israeli products from its shelves in protest against the genocide being committed by Tel Aviv against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, ongoing for the past 21 months. The British-origin company, one of Italy's most prominent supermarket chains, stated on Wednesday: 'We cannot remain indifferent to the ongoing violence in the Gaza Strip.' The statement strongly condemned the blockade imposed by the Israeli occupation government on Gaza and its prevention of the delivery of humanitarian aid and supplies to civilians. It announced the withdrawal of various goods produced in Israel from Co-op's stores, including pistachios, tahini, and items bearing the Sodastream brand. The decision, it noted, was based on a report by the company's Ethics Committee. The statement further noted that initiatives launched or supported by the company to provide material support for Gaza remain ongoing. It also highlighted the addition of a new product called 'Gaza Cola' to store shelves, with proceeds from its sales dedicated to rebuilding a hospital in the Gaza Strip. Since October 7, 2023, Israel, backed by the United States, has been committing acts of genocide in Gaza involving killing, starvation, destruction, and forced displacement—disregarding international appeals and rulings by the International Court of Justice to halt the atrocities. This genocide has resulted in approximately 188,000 Palestinians killed or injured—most of them children and women—with over 11,000 missing, hundreds of thousands displaced, famine claiming more lives including children, and widespread destruction. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Mint
13-06-2025
- Business
- Mint
Air India plane crash: Chairman N Chandrasekaran says 'we will be transparent in our communication'
Air India plane crash: Following the tragic crash in Ahmedabad that claimed as many as 265 lives, Air India and Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran said: 'We will be transparent in our communication on plane crash.' On Thursday, June 12, an Air India flight bound for London Gatwick crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad. There were no survivors except for one British-origin Indian, who miraculously survived. Following the tragedy, aviation watchdog Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has directed the Tata Group owned airline to perform review of take-off parameters of Boeing 787-8/9 aircraft. Hours after the harrowing incident, Air India announced two relief flights, one each from Mumbai and New Delhi for the next of kin of passengers and Air India staff. (Keep checking for more updates)
Hindustan Times
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Defence minister Rajnath Singh boards INS Vikrant, meets Indian Navy troops in Goa
Defence minister Rajnath Singh met with Indian Navy personnel aboard INS Vikrant on Friday during his visit to Goa, amid heightened tensions with Pakistan. INS Vikrant is the fourth aircraft carrier operated by the Indian Navy, following the first British-origin INS Vikrant (1961–1997), INS Viraat (1987–2016), and the Russian-origin INS Vikramaditya (2013–present). The carrier is named after India's first aircraft carrier. Commissioned into service two years ago by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, INS Vikrant was built over 13 years at a cost of ₹20,000 crore. The 45,000-tonne vessel boasts 76% indigenous content, is 262 metres long, and includes 15 decks and 2,300 compartments. It can carry up to 30 aircraft, accommodates a crew of 1,600, and has a range of 7,500 nautical miles, according to a previous report by Hindustan Times. On Thursday, Rajnath Singh lauded two Indian Navy officers for overcoming significant physical and mental challenges during their journey aboard INSV Tarini, which began on October 2, 2024. Two women officers, Lt Commander Dilna K and Lt Commander Roopa A, successfully completed a double-handed circumnavigation of the globe, anchoring at Goa's Mormugao Port on Thursday. The feat took just over eight months. 'Yes, we made it,' said the two officers as their yacht, INSV Tarini, reached the port for the flag-in ceremony, which was attended by Rajnath Singh. Throughout their journey, the duo covered 25,400 nautical miles (around 50,000 km), crossing four continents, three oceans, and three Great Capes, while facing extreme weather conditions.
