At least 773 killed in Goma as fighting with M23 rebels escalates in DR Congo

At least 773 people have died in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, due to escalating clashes with M23 rebels. The fighting has intensified as the rebels, supported by Rwandan troops, captured Goma and advanced toward Bukavu. The Congolese military has faced heavy losses, with hundreds of soldiers killed. Some foreign mercenaries have surrendered to the rebels. The government has warned that the death toll could rise as mass graves may exist. India has expressed concern for its citizens in the DRC, with around 25,000 Indian nationals living there. Most of the 1,000 Indians in Goma have relocated to safer areas amid the conflict.