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Srinagar: The announcement of a two-week ceasefire between Iran and the United States sent waves of jubilation across Kashmir, where residents in Shia-majority areas hailed the truce as a symbolic "victory" for the Islamic Republic. Celebrations erupted in Bandipora district, with villages such as Nowgam, Nazin, Zalpora, Inderkot, Shadipora, Trigam, Shatulpora, and Saridagarpora witnessing crowds waving Iranian flags, chanting slogans, and distributing Kashmiri kahwa. Similar scenes unfolded i ...Read More >
As political leaders in Kashmir welcomed the ceasefire between Iran and the United States, several people, especially from the Shia community, took to the streets to burst firecrackers and distribute sweets to mark Iran's "win". "It is a day to rejoice," former chief minister and Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti said. "Thank god, he gave Iran such courage that it stood strong in front of the United States. Not just America, it (Iran) forced Israel to kneel down. Both the United Sta ...Read More >
Srinagar: Calling the Iran-US ceasefire a "happy day for everyone," PDP chief and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti welcomed the truce as a positive step and pressed India and Pakistan to seize the moment for dialogue. Mufti praised Iran for adhering to wartime norms by striking only military installations, while accusing the US and Israel of targeting civilians. "We hope this temporary ceasefire becomes permanent. India and Pakistan should also sit together and resolve th ...Read More >
Srinagar, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) The bilateral ceasefire announced by the US and Iran after the 40-day-long West Asia conflict has been welcomed by a senior religious leader in Jammu and Kashmir, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq. After raising tensions to an unexpected high by saying that an entire civilisation would be wiped out if Iran did not respond positively before the end of the deadline set by him, US President Donald Trump posted on social media that a two-week-long ceasefire has been agreed upon ...Read More >
Lucknow, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) As US President Donald Trump announced a two-week suspension of planned military strikes on Iran, and Tehran indicated its willingness to reopen the strategically significant Strait of Hormuz, signalling a possible easing of tensions, Shia leaders on Wednesday claimed that global powers like the United States and Israel have been forced to step back. Speaking to IANS, General Secretary of the All India Shia Personal Law Board, Maulana Yasoob Abbas, said, "Today ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 8 (ANI): Shia Markazi Chand Committee president Syed Saif Abbas Naqvi on Wednesday congratulated the world for two weeks ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump, saying that Iran put a stop to a hooligan who was spreading terror in the entire world. Speaking to ANI, Naqvi congratulated everyone and said Iran has won. "I congratulate everyone. Iran has won. This is good news for the world that Iran put a stop to a hooligan who was spreading terror ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 8 (ANI): Following the agreement of a two-week "double-sided" ceasefire between the US and Iran, General Secretary of the All India Shia Personal Law Board (AISPLB), Maulana Yasoob Abbas, on Wednesday congratulated Iran on its "victory." Speaking to ANI, Abbas stated that the US used to think of itself as a "superpower"; however, on the 40th day of the war, it has lost, along with Israel, while Iran has won. "The US used to think of itself as a superpower. ...Read More >
Leh: Residents of the Leh district in Ladakh have been holding unique collection drives to support victims of the ongoing conflict in Iran. As part of one such drive, a single egg was auctioned for Rs 25,000. Local resident Shabir Hussain paid the high amount during the auction, stating that while the market price of an egg is only about Rs 10, the bid was a message of solidarity. The funds are intended to help those suffering, particularly children, amid the ongoing conflict, he noted. The don ...Read More >
Lucknow: The representative of Iran's Supreme Leader in India, Abdul Majid Hakim Elahi, expressed gratitude towards Indians who joined the mourning of late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Lucknow, calling India a land of "loyalty and humanity." Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Elahi said Khamenei was "the voice of those who had no voice" and praised the voluntary participation of people in the mourning. He added that their presence reflected India's values of humanity, morality, and loyalty. Ayat ...Read More >
NEW DELHI -- Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is refusing to say whether Canada believes the American and Israeli strikes on Iran that sparked an escalated conflict in the Middle East are consistent with international law, after her government declared support for the action to prevent the Islamic theocracy from obtaining nuclear weapons. Speaking to reporters instead of Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday -- the prime minister cancelled the only news conference of a four-day trip to India ...Read More >
Srinagar: Byelections to Budgam and Nagrota constituencies of J&K is scheduled for Tuesday and the main contest is between the ruling National Conference and Opposition BJP and People's Democratic Party. PDP and BJP organised a targeted campaign against NC, stating CM Omar Abdullah-led government failed to fulfil its promises even after completing a year in office. NC is banking on fresh promises made to the electorate and targeted PDP and BJP for overt and covert collaboration since 2015. The ...Read More >
Srinagar, Nov 10: The spotlight shifts to Budgam on Tuesday as the central Kashmir constituency goes to the polls in a by-election widely seen as a key test of the National Conference's political dominance and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's hold on the electorate less than a year after the Assembly elections. The bypoll was necessitated after Omar Abdullah, who won from both Budgam and Ganderbal in last year's elections, decided to retain his traditional seat of Ganderbal. Omar had secured a c ...Read More >
Kerala Minister Abdurahiman gets angry over question about Lionel Messi's Kerala visit postponement. Kerala Sports Minister V Abdurahiman on Monday lost his temper when reporters questioned him about Lionel Messi's postponed visit to the state. Cameras captured the visibly irate minister whispering something in the ear of a Malayalam news channel reporter before pushing away mics and cameras. CPI(M) MLA AC Moideen, who was with him, was also seen asking reporters to switch off their microphone ...Read More >
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Weekly Health Horoscope For October 27- November 2: You May Crave Comfort Food THIS Week, Zodiacs The internal discord within the National Conference (NC) appears to be widening, with senior party leader and MP from Anantnag-Rajouri, Mian Altaf Ahmad Larvi, joining Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi in criticising the Omar Abdullah-led government. Speaking at a party conclave, Mian Altaf accused the NC leadership of neglecting governance and ignoring public concerns while being preoccupied with political ...Read More >
10 Times Virat Kohli Proved Why He Is Called The Chase Master: From 82 Vs Pakistan To 100 vs Australia - Check In Pics In a rare and open rebellion within the National Conference (NC), Srinagar-Budgam MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi has launched a sharp attack on his own party leadership, particularly targeting Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. Mehdi accused the NC of a "betrayal of public trust" and a "betrayal of the people's mandate", warning that such actions could push citizens to seek political a ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: Dynastic influence and women's political leadership are at the forefront of the high-stakes Jammu and Kashmir Assembly bypolls, with three members of prominent Aga Shia dynasties contesting in Budgam and a direct face-off between women candidates of the National Conference (NC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the Nagrota constituency. In the Budgam Assembly seat, which has a mixed Shia-Sunni demographic and was vacated after Chief Minister Omar Abdullah retained the Ganderbal ...Read More >
Mark your calendars for November 11, as the by-elections for Nagrota and Budgam constituencies approach. These elections have brought to light some tensions within the ruling National Conference party. The coalition with Congress is also showing signs of strain, exemplified by a National Conference MP from Budgam opting out of campaigning for their own candidate. By-elections for the Nagrota and Budgam constituencies of Jammu and Kashmir, scheduled for November 11, have charged the political at ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 20: As Budgam prepares to vote on November 11, residents are caught between hope for change and frustration over repeated political promises that remain unfulfilled. Some voters see the bypolls as an opportunity to support candidates who might bring meaningful development, while others remain disillusioned, questioning whether voting will make a difference Para Hilal Ahmad Dar, optimistic about progress, said, "I have expectations from my candidate. Whatever development has taken ...Read More >
Srinagar: Candidates of the ruling National Conference, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and BJP on Monday filed nomination papers for the bypolls to the Budgam assembly segment in central Kashmir While as MP Aga Ruhullah made it clear that he will not be part of NC's poll campaign and left for Delhi. While the NC has named veteran Shia leader Aga Mehmood as its candidate, the BJP has fielded Syed Mohsin. The PDP has also announced its candidate, Aga Muntazir Mehdi. Aga Mehmood was accompanied b ...Read More >
Srinagar- The upcoming Budgam Assembly by-election is shaping up to be one of Jammu and Kashmir's most riveting political contests, featuring a high-profile clash within the influential Aga family. Both the National Conference (NC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have fielded members of the same prominent dynasty, setting the stage for a deeply personal political showdown in the Shia heartland of central Kashmir. The National Conference has nominated Aga Syed Mehmood, a senior party lead ...Read More >
Srinagar: The Budgam Assembly by-election, set for November 11, 2025, has emerged as one of the most closely watched contests in Jammu and Kashmir, pitting members of the influential Agha family against each other. The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) candidate, Agha Syed Mehmood, will face his nephew, Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi, representing the People's Democratic Party (PDP), in a constituency with a predominantly Shia electorate. The bypoll was necessitated after Chief Minister Om ...Read More >
Srinagar: The ruling National Conference on Sunday announced senior party leader Agha Syed Mehmood as its candidate for the bypoll to the Budgam assembly segment in Jammu and Kashmir. The bypoll will be held on November 11. The BJP has named Aga Syed Mohsin as its candidate, while the PDP has fielded Aga Muntazir Mehdi for the seat, which has been traditionally dominated by Shia leaders. National Conference's candidate Mehmood is a senior Shia leader. "On the directions of the party leadersh ...Read More >
Devyani Rana, who entered active politics after her father's death in October last year, was appointed the J&K vice-president of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha in January. The Bharatiya Janata Party Wednesday announced Devyani Rana -- daughter of late Nagrota MLA Devender Singh Rana -- and Aga Syed Mohsin, a Shia Muslim leader from Kashmir, as its candidates for the upcoming assembly by-elections in Nagrota and Budgam constituencies of Jammu & Kashmir. Devyani Rana, who entered active politi ...Read More >
Jammu: Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) has declared Pooja holidays for all government and recognised private schools across Jammu Division from October 19 to October 23, 2025. According to an order issued by the Director School Education Jammu (DSEJ) said It is hereby ordered that all the Government Educational institutions and also recognized Private School (s) upto Higher Secondary levels (Summer /Winter Zones) of Jammu Division shall observe Pooja Holidays w.e.f 19-10-2025 to 23 ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 15: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced its list of candidates for the upcoming Assembly by-elections, scheduled to take place across multiple states, including Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Telangana. As per an official statement issued from the party's central headquarters in New Delhi, Aga Syed Mohsin has been named the BJP candidate for the Budgam constituency, while Devyani Rana will contest from Nagrota in Jammu and Kashmir. Devyani is the daughter of ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) has suggested prioritising women in allocation of deceased donor organs.In a letter to the states/UTs, the apex authority for regulating organ donations and transplants in the country, has said a provision should be made to mark additional points for women recipients of donor organs, to address gender disparity. Studies have shown that while women make up a large percentage of donors, they receive fewer organs than men. "Wo ...Read More >
Mumbai: If some of your Shia friends in the city are currently not here, maybe they are walking down the nearly 90 km road from Najaf to Karbala in Iraq. Arbaeen, or 'fortieth' in Arabic, is 40 days after Ashura, or the day of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain at the battle of Karbala in 860, and draws millions from across the world. Many thousands from Mumbai are at the Arbaeen pilgrimage, enduring cruel heat of 52 degree celsius in the day, but mostly preferring to walk in the night.Arbaeen, which ...Read More >
Bengaluru: After Delhi, nearly 40 schools in Bengaluru received bomb threats via e-mail on Friday morning, leading to panic among students, teachers and parents. Police teams have rushed to all locations and search operations are underway. Schools in R R Nagar and Kengeri were among those targeted, the police said. Cyber experts are making all efforts to trace the sender of the mail. Sources revealed that the sender could be suffering from mental health issues. In the mail, he has spoken about ...Read More >
New Delhi: MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed that "friendly countries" are interceding on India's behalf to ensure Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya can be released. Priya who has been accused of killing Yemeni national Talal Abdo Mehdi in 2017 was arrested in 2020 and sentenced in 2023. Her death sentence which was set for July 16 has now been postponed. Stating that the government of India had been offering all possible assistance in the case Jaiswal said: "We have provided legal assistance ...Read More >
Srinagar- Senior Peoples Conference leader and Shia cleric Imran Reza Ansari has denied allegations that he insulted the companions of Prophet Muhammad (Pbuh), calling the claims "unfounded" and the result of a misrepresented video clip circulated online. In a detailed statement issued on Sunday, Imran Ansari sought to clarify his position after a video clip triggered backlash on social media and among certain religious quarters. The video, purportedly from a recent religious gathering, was sha ...Read More >
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