CM Siddaramaiah says K'taka govt working closely with MEA to ensure safety of Kannadigas in Israel
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday said his government is working closely with the Ministry of External Affairs to ensure the safety of Kannadigas in Israel, where a war has broken out.
He also appealed to Kannadigas in Israel who are in need of assistance to contact the state emergency operation centre.
"In view of the current situation in Israel, we are closely working with @MEAIndia towards ensuring safety of our citizens," Siddaramaiah said on social media platform X.
In cases of any citizens of India hailing from Karnataka in Israel requiring assistance, reach out to Karnataka State Emergency Operation Centre Helpline numbers: 08022340676, 08022253707.
— CM of Karnataka (@CMofKarnataka) October 8, 2023
Also @MEAIndia Helpline number: +97235226748. pic.twitter.com/6c3thphjGq
"In cases of any citizens of India hailing from Karnataka in Israel requiring assistance, reach out to Karnataka State Emergency Operation Centre Helpline numbers: 08022340676, 08022253707. Also @MEAIndia Helpline number: +97235226748," he added.
The chief minister also noted that the current situation in Israel was very concerning.
"We advocate peace and harmony everywhere for the benefit of humanity," he said.
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US rules out use of nuclear weapons against Iran
Washington DC: The White House has reportedly ruled out the use of nuclear weapons against Iran, even as uncertainty continues over ongoing peace negotiations and a deadline set by US President Donald Trump approaches.
Issues bout a possible escalation had increased after US Vice President JD Vance said that the United States has “tools in our toolkit that we so far haven’t decided to use” in dealing with Iran.
His remarks came amid rising tensions and ahead of a deadline linked to peace efforts.
The situation has attracted attention as Trump warned Iran that its “whole civilization will die tonight tonight” if an agreement is not reached by Tuesday at 8 pm.
This statement led to speculation about the possibility of extreme military measures, including a nuclear strike.
Following Vance’s comments, the White House issued a clarification distancing itself from such interpretations. In a post on X, it said, "Literally nothing @VP said here 'implies' this, you absolute buffoons." In a later statement, it added that “only the president knows” what action will be taken regarding Iran.
Literally nothing @VP said here "implies" this, you absolute buffoons https://t.co/7JU3wXMaWX
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 7, 2026
