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Son seen assaulting elderly parents in viral video, Srinagar police initiate action

REGIONAL

Police in Srinagar have registered a case against an individual after a video showing him assaulting his elderly parents went viral on social media, drawing widespread condemnation. The incident occurred in the Nowgam area of central Kashmir, with the police responding swiftly to the public outrage. The police, acting on a written complaint filed by the accused's mother, Taja Banoo, wife of Gh Ahmad Wani, have registered FIR No. 77/2024 under sections 74, 126(2), and 351(2) BNS at the Nowgam Police Station. An investigation has been initiated to address the serious allegations. The viral video, which surfaced on social media, shows the son physically attacking his parents in broad day light. Holding a chappal (slippers) in his hand, the man is seen initially attacking his fathe...

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61 Palestinians killed, 162 injured in last two days: Palestine Health Ministry

INTERNATIONAL

At least 61 Palestinians have been killed, and 162 others injured in the Gaza Strip over the past 48 hours, as reported by the Palestinian Ministry of Health on Saturday. The ongoing conflict has raised the death toll to 40,939, with 94,616 people injured since the outbreak of war on October 7 of the previous year. Al Jazeera reported that overnight attacks targeted the Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza, resulting in the deaths of four individuals, including members of the same family, after a residential tower was struck. Another Israeli airstrike hit a school turned shelter, killing eight people, half of whom belonged to one family. Between September 2 and 5, 110 Palestinians were killed, and 230 others were injured, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health.

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Kashmiri Pandits celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with eco-friendly idols and communal unity

CULTURE

Kashmiri Pandits around the globe are celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi, traditionally known as Vinayak Tchoram, with great fervor and devotion. This year's festivities, which began on August 7, 2024, are being marked by grand religious events at the Siddhivinayak Ganpatyar Mandir in Srinagar and the Vessu KP Colony in Anantnag, South Kashmir, Siddhivinayak Ganpatyar Mandir Management Committee and Vessu Welfare Committee, South Kashmir Anantnag said in a joint press release issued to The Kashmiriyat The celebrations, similar to last year, include a Hawan (sacred fire ritual) and Prasad distribution, both organized by the Siddhivinayak Ganpatyar Mandir and the Vessu Welfare Committee. These events have received strong support from Shri Bausaheb Rangari Trust, Pune, led by Shri Punit Balan...

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‘Omar Abdullah says Afzal Guru should have not been hanged, Should we have garlanded him’, asks Rajnath Singh

REGIONAL

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today criticized National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah for his remarks that Afzal Guru, convicted in the 2001 Parliament attack, should not have been hanged. Singh, speaking at a rally in Ramban, Jammu, expressed disbelief at Omar’s statement, questioning, "What other treatment should Guru have received in Delhi? Should we have garlanded him for his actions?" Singh emphasized that the death sentence for Guru was justified, adding, "Omar Abdullah says Afzal Guru should not have been hanged. I want to ask him, what else should we have done? Were we supposed to honor him for his deeds?" During the rally, Singh also expressed confidence that the people of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) would soon join India voluntarily. "The res...

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‘Betrayed Kashmiris’: Rising discontent in AIP as senior members, star campaigners exit party

WRITE-UPS

A Ph.D scholar from Shopian made headlines during the parliament elections earlier this year when he walked barefoot to campaign and show his support for jailed independent candidate Engineer Rashid. Now Baramulla Member of Parliament, Engineer Rashid defeated Omar Abdullah and Sajad Lone on the seat by a comfortable margin; one of the many reasons responsible for the victory of Engineer Rashid was the social media support he received. One of the many events that hyped the candidature of Rashid was Mudasir Thoker, a youth from Shopian who traveled barefoot in support of Engineer Rashid. However, months after the decisive victory of Rashid, Mudasir feels betrayed and has publicly raised serious concerns about the leadership of the Awami Ittihaad Party (AIP). Speaking to a media house,...

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Two teens killed, Four injured in road accident in Rajour

REGIONAL

Two teenage boys were killed and four injured in a collision between a car and a motorcycle in Jammu Kashmir's Rajouri district, officials said on Sunday. The driver of the car, which was ferrying a group of students, lost control and hit a tree and a boulder before hitting the motorcycle approaching from the opposite direction at Nagrota on the Rajouri-Kotranka Road on Saturday, the officials said. Sameer Ahmad (17), a Class 12 student, was declared brought dead in a hospital while motorcyclist Khuda Baksh (19) succumbed to his injuries at the Government Medical College in Rajouri late on Saturday. Four students injured in the accident are undergoing treatment in the hospital, the officials said.(PTI)

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Assembly polls: Over 44 percent candidates contesting in first and second phase are independents

REGIONAL

As Jammu Kashmir heads into the first two phases of its highly anticipated assembly elections, a remarkable surge in independent candidates has emerged in Jammu and Kashmir. With 44% of the total candidates running as independents, they are all set to play a crucial role as potential kingmakers in a post-poll scenario. According to the details gathered by the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), a total of 214 independent candidates have opted to fight from different assembly segments across Jammu and Kashmir in phase-I and phase-II. The independent candidates include those associated with the Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) led by jailed Member of Parliament Engineer Abdul Rashid Sheikh. Notably, AIP has fielded 26 candidates in the first two phases of assembly elections from di...

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Days after quitting government service, Engineer Rashid’s brother confirms candidature for Langate seat

REGIONAL

Awami Ittihaad Party on Saturday announced list of candidates for remaining seats for the upcoming assembly election in Jammu and Kashmir. According to the list, a copy of which lies with news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Khursheed Ahmad Sheikh, brother of jailed AIP supremo Er Rasheed, to contest from Langate seat. Per list, advocate Mursaleen will contest from Sopore, Er Muneer Khan from Uri, Mohammad Muzaffar Dar from Rafiabad, Adil Nazir Khan from Gulmarg, Peerzada Firdous from Kupwara, Er Jahengeer Khan for Khansahib, Abdul Majid Banday for Handwara and Ashok Kumar Raina for Chamb—(KNO)

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U.P: Muslim student expelled for allegedly bringing non-vegetarian food to school

INDIA

A troubling incident at Hilton Convent School in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, has ignited outrage after a seven-year-old Muslim student was allegedly expelled for bringing non-vegetarian food to school. The event, which took place on Thursday, has led to accusations of discrimination and Islamophobia against the school's administration. The situation escalated when the school's principal, Avnish Mishra, reportedly suspended the student following a tense exchange with the child's mother. The confrontation, captured on video, has since gone viral on social media, drawing widespread condemnation. In the video, the student’s mother vehemently denies the accusation, stating, “My son did not bring non-vegetarian food in his tiffin.” Despite her protest, Principal Mishra maintained that ...

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Amit Shah promises statehood restoration for Jammu Kashmir, criticizes Congress-NC alliance

INDIA

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, during a rally in Jammu, assured the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood after the upcoming assembly elections. These elections, he emphasized, are historic, as they will be conducted under the national flag and Constitution following the revocation of Article 370 by the Modi government. Shah, in his speech, criticized the Congress-National Conference (NC) alliance, accusing them of trying to reinstate the "old system" that, according to him, allowed for terrorism, regional autonomy, and injustice towards certain communities. He emphasized that the NDA government will not allow the return of terrorism or the marginalization of communities such as Gujjars, Paharis, Bakerwals, and Dalits, who have been granted reservation benefits under the BJ...