The Israeli military on Thursday said it controls 40 percent of Gaza City, the largest urban centre in the Palestinian territory which it is preparing to conquer after nearly two years of devastating war.

Nine students were arrested and sent to jail after a clash broke out between two groups during a birthday celebration at a housing society in Noida, police said on Thursday.

The West Bengal Assembly erupted in chaos as TMC and BJP MLAs clashed over a resolution addressing alleged atrocities against Bengali migrants. Chief minister Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of being anti-Bengali and obstructing discussions on attacks in BJP-ruled states. Addressing the House, Banerjee accused the BJP of being against Bangla-speaking people.