Tuesday, March 19News and updates from Kashmir

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Saudi Army resumes attacks in northern Yemen

Saudi Army resumes attacks in northern Yemen

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With the onset of Ramdhan, Saudi army has renewed its attacks on the border areas in Saada province, northern Yemen. As per Yemeni media, Saudi artillery shelling targeted various areas of the border district of Sheda in Saada. Significantly, these attacks coincide with the U.S-U.K airstrikes on Yemen, in response to their support for Palestine, marked by the interception of military aid ships destined for Israel in the Red Sea. Despite over a dozen coalition strikes on Yemen, the coalition has proven ineffective in halting Yemeni assaults on these ships. The border areas of Saada are subjected to continuous attacks by the Saudi army, resulting in the killing and wounding of thousands of civilians and massive destruction of property. According to The Humanity Eye Center for Rig...
India begins withdrawing troops from Maldives

India begins withdrawing troops from Maldives

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India has begun withdrawing military personnel operating surveillance aircraft in the Maldives after the new pro-China president ordered them to leave, local media reported Tuesday. The Mihaaru newspaper reported that 25 Indian troops deployed in the southernmost atoll of Addu had left the archipelago ahead of March 10, the official start of the withdrawal agreed by both sides. President Mohamed Muizzu came to power in September on a pledge to kick out Indian security personnel deployed in the Maldives to patrol its vast maritime border. Following talks with New Delhi, the two sides had agreed to complete a withdrawal of 89 Indian troops and their support staff from the nation of 1,192 tiny coral islands by May 10. Mihaaru said the three Indian aircraft -- two helicopters and o...
Saudi Arabia witnesses crescent moon, Ramadan to commence tomorrow

Saudi Arabia witnesses crescent moon, Ramadan to commence tomorrow

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In Saudi Arabia, officials observed the crescent moon on Sunday night, signaling the commencement of the holy fasting month of Ramadan for a significant portion of the world's 1.8 billion Muslims. Ramadan, a sacred period marked by abstaining from food and water from sunrise to sunset, fosters religious contemplation, familial bonds, and charitable endeavors across the Muslim community. With the sighting of the moon, Monday heralds the inaugural day of fasting. According to reports from Saudi state television, authorities confirmed the sighting of the crescent moon. However, several Asian countries, including Australia, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore, will commence Ramadan on Tuesday after failing to spot the crescent moon. This year's Ramadan arrives amidst ongoing te...
‘Poor and Very Unequal’: World Inequality Report reveals India’s persistent poverty and income gap

‘Poor and Very Unequal’: World Inequality Report reveals India’s persistent poverty and income gap

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The World Inequality Report has cast a revealing spotlight on India, portraying it as not only one of the most unequal countries globally but also labeling it as a "Poor and 'Very' Unequal Country." This dual classification underscores the deep-rooted economic disparities pervading the nation's social fabric, signaling an urgent call for action to rectify these alarming trends. A pivotal revelation within the report lies in India's economic landscape, starkly contrasting the opulence of the rich with the destitution of the poor. Despite witnessing commendable economic growth in recent years, a substantial segment of the population remains ensnared in the shackles of poverty, impeding the nation's overall advancement. The report underscores that the dividends of economic progres...
Brazilian-Spanish tourist raped, Husband brutally assaulted in India

Brazilian-Spanish tourist raped, Husband brutally assaulted in India

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A tourist with Brazilian-Spanish dual nationality was allegedly gang-raped in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand, sparking outrage, BBC reported. The 28-year-old woman and her husband, on a motorbike tour, were attacked while stopped for the night in Dumki district. "Seven men raped me. They have beaten us and robbed us, although not many things [were taken] because what they wanted was to rape me," she said in Spanish, adding that the men beat them and threatened to kill them. The husband, in a separate video, said: "My mouth is destroyed, but my partner is worse than me. They have hit me with the helmet several times, with a stone on the head. Thank goodness she was wearing the jacket and that stops the blows a little." The couple had traveled to various Asian countries, i...
‘No Indian troops, not even those in civilian attires remain in the country after May 10’: Maldives president

‘No Indian troops, not even those in civilian attires remain in the country after May 10’: Maldives president

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Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has firmly declared that no Indian military personnel, including those in civilian attire, will remain within his country's borders after May 10, according to a recent media report. Muizzu's announcement follows the arrival of an Indian civilian team in the Maldives, tasked with assuming control of one of the nation's aviation platforms, well ahead of the agreed-upon March 10 deadline for the withdrawal of Indian military personnel. Speaking to residents of the Baa atoll Eydhafushi community during a tour, Muizzu emphasized his government's success in expelling Indian troops, dismissing rumors suggesting otherwise as false and misleading. He affirmed that come May 10, there will be no Indian troops present in any form, directly contradicting claim...
Another prominent Kashmir militant found dead in Pakistan

Another prominent Kashmir militant found dead in Pakistan

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On March 2, the dead body of Sheikh Jameel-ur-Rehman, a prominent Kashmir militant, was discovered in the Shah Kot area of Abbottabad, Pakistan. Multiple Reports suggest that he was abducted by unidentified assailants from Dobather Bagh locality in Abbottabad before being found with bullet wounds. The circumstances surrounding his abduction and demise remain unclear. Originally hailing from Lajoora area of Pulwama, Sheikh Jameel-ur-Rehman was a significant figure within Tahreek-ul-Mujahideen (TuM), operating as a commander. His alleged involvement in numerous militancy activities in Kashmir led him to relocate to Pakistan. Notably, he held positions as the secretary-general of the United Jihad Council (UJC) and the emir of Tahreek-ul-Mujahideen (TuM), earning him the designa...
Grandson of Hezbollah chief Syed Hassan Nasrallah killed in Israeli airstrike

Grandson of Hezbollah chief Syed Hassan Nasrallah killed in Israeli airstrike

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Abbas Ahmed Khalil, the grandson of Hezbollah's leader Hassan Nasrallah has been killed in an Israeli strike, Arabic media outlets reported on Sunday. The strike, which occurred in southern Lebanon on Saturday morning, targeted a vehicle carrying Khalil and two other Hezbollah members. Alongside Khalil, the casualties included two other members of the organization. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed on Saturday that they had conducted the strike, targeting a vehicle in southern Lebanon. According to the IDF statement, the strike was directed at terrorists affiliated with the Iran-linked Imam Hossein Division, a faction operating within the Hezbollah framework. The Kashmiriyat couldn't confirm independently if Khalil was indeed Nasrallah's grandson. Hadi, Nasrallah's s...
Shahbaz Sharif is the new Prime Minister of Pakistan

Shahbaz Sharif is the new Prime Minister of Pakistan

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Shehbaz Sharif, the President of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), has emerged victorious in the national elections, securing the prestigious position of the 24th Prime Minister of Pakistan. His triumph was formally announced by the esteemed National Assembly Speaker, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, who revealed that Shehbaz garnered a commanding total of 201 votes. In contrast, Omer Ayub Khan, the candidate representing the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), obtained 92 votes, falling short of securing the premiership. With the declaration of the election results, a momentous atmosphere filled the assembly hall as Sadiq summoned Shehbaz Sharif to occupy the distinguished seat of the Leader of the House. Amidst the anticipation and excitement reverberating throughout the chamber, all e...
Days after PM Modi’s endorsement, Hindi film ‘Article 370’ banned in gulf countries

Days after PM Modi’s endorsement, Hindi film ‘Article 370’ banned in gulf countries

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Days after Indian PM endorsed it, the Gulf countries have banned the Bollywood political thriller 'Article 370'. The film, furthers the Bhartiya Janta Party's claims about the abrogation of the special status by the Modi government in 2019. Despite enjoying success at the domestic and overseas box office, the movie has been prohibited in Gulf nations. Notably, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently referenced 'Article 370' during his address in Jammu. According to the directors, the film aims to illuminate the “pain and struggles” experienced in the Kashmir valley. The recently released teaser offers a preview into the portrayal of the region’s “turmoil.” Opening with picturesque snowcapped mountains and the idyllic beauty of Kashmir, the teaser of the film swiftly transition...