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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

The family of a Kashmiri youth, Azad Yusuf Kumar from Posha One Awantipora, is distressed as he is ensnared in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The incident comes to the fore days after another Kashmiri youth Zahoor Ahmed, a resident of north Kashmir was reported to be missing from the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Azad's harrowing journey began when he stumbled upon a YouTube channel named “Baba Vlogs” operated by a consultant named Faisal Khan, based in Dubai. Faisal enticed Azad with job opportunities in cooking and cleaning, which seemed to align with his skills, his family said. Azad embarked on a journey from Mumbai to Sharjah, where he was provided tickets to Moscow, Russia, by the said consultant. Upon reaching Russia, Azad and his companions were coerced into signing agreeme...

A Kashmiri man has gone missing along with two others in Russia, Mid Day reported on Thursday. According to the report, Zahoor Ahmed Sheikh, a resident of Hajinar village in Tangdhar area of north Kashmir's Kupwara district, has been reported missing in Russia since December. Zahoor Ahmed Sheikh, the Kashmiri youthh, who had previously worked in Chandigarh, embarked on a journey to Russia in December 2023, accompanied by two companions – Arbaab from Uttar Pradesh and Asfaan from Hyderabad. The trio suffered injuries in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict after being allegedly deceived under the pretense of securing jobs as helpers, but they were later transferred to red-zone border areas where they found themselves caught in the crossfire. Sources quoted by the newspaper said, ...