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Month: December 2024

Israel conducts various airstrikes in Syrian city

Israel conducts various airstrikes in Syrian city

INTERNATIONAL
In a continued campaign attributed to Israel, the Syrian government has reported that an airstrike targeted a border crossing near the Syrian city of al-Qusayr, allegedly used for arms transfers to Hezbollah in Lebanon. This marks another strike in what Syria has described as a multi-year Israeli campaign that has claimed the lives of civilians and soldiers alike. Syrian officials condemned the attack, stating that such strikes violate international norms and escalate tensions in the region. "This is part of Israel's ongoing aggression that disregards the sovereignty of nations and has led to the deaths of innocent civilians and our soldiers over the years," said a Syrian military representative. Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the operation, asserting that the targeted ...
Police books 10 notorious drug peddlers under NDPS Act in Srinagar

Police books 10 notorious drug peddlers under NDPS Act in Srinagar

REGIONAL
Continuing its crackdown against the drug trafficking, Police in Srinagar booked 10 notorious drug peddlers under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (PIT-NDPS Act). “The notorious drug peddlers namely Rizwan Bashir Dhobi son of Bashir Ahmad Dhobi resident of Sakidafar Safakadal (at present Grid Colony Srinagar), Parvaiz Ahmad Bhat son of Noor Mohammad Bhat resident of Karnabal Takanwari Pora, Srinagar, Owais Hussain Mir son of Sajad Hussain Mir resident of Tangbagh, Nawpora, Srinagar, Nadeem Hussain Bhat son of Mushtaq Ahmad Bhat resident of Batwara, Srinagar, Sheikh Jibran Nisar son of Nisar Ahmad Sheikh resident of Batawara, Srinagar, Raqib Lateef Bhat alias Amir son of Mohammad Lateef Bhat resident of Bhat Mohalla, Aloochibagh, Srinag...
Karnataka books Hindutva leader booked for ‘no voting rights for Muslims’ comment

Karnataka books Hindutva leader booked for ‘no voting rights for Muslims’ comment

INTERNATIONAL
An FIR has been filed against Kumara Chandrashekaranatha Swamiji, a seer of the Vishwa Vokkaliga Mahasamastana Math, for controversial remarks about denying voting rights to Muslims, police reported on Friday, November 29. The remarks were made during a protest organized by the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh on Tuesday, addressing notices issued by Karnataka’s Waqf Board. In his speech, Swamiji called for unity to safeguard farmers and their land, suggesting that legislation should be introduced to strip the Muslim community of voting rights. He also criticized the Waqf Board, claiming that acquiring someone else's land violates “Dharma.” The seer's comments have drawn significant criticism, with calls for legal action against him. (With agency inputs)
La Niña to bring harsh winter, heavy snowfall to Kashmir this year: IMD

La Niña to bring harsh winter, heavy snowfall to Kashmir this year: IMD

REGIONAL
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a harsh winter for Kashmir this year, marked by heavy snowfall and extended cold spells due to the onset of the La Niña phenomenon. Dr. Mukhtar, a senior scientist at the Srinagar weather station, confirmed the arrival of La Niña, a natural climate event characterized by cooler-than-average sea surface temperatures in the Pacific Ocean. “La Niña disrupts atmospheric patterns globally, often leading to colder winters and above-normal precipitation in regions like South Asia,” he explained. The IMD anticipates the effects of La Niña to intensify from mid-December, bringing frequent snowfalls and prolonged cold conditions to Jammu Kashmir. According to Dr. Mukhtar, previous La Niña events in 2018-19 and 2021-22 led to signifi...