A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect in Gaza on Friday, the military said, hours after Israel’s Cabinet approved a deal to pause the fighting and exchange the remaining hostages for Palestinian prisoners.

The West African nation’s foreign minister asks if the decision led to the US suspending issuing visas. 

​The West African nation’s foreign minister asks if the decision led to the US suspending issuing visas.  

An opinion poll by C Voter predicts a 40% chance for the NDA to retain power in Bihar, with the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan close behind at 38.3%. Tejashwi Yadav leads as the preferred chief ministerial candidate, while seat-sharing talks intensify among alliance partners.