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Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah Martyred by Israel in Beirut Lebanon...

( Lebanon )

Beirut | WTNS | Sep 28:Secretary General of Hezbollah Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah was martyred in an Israeli airstrike that targeted a number of residential buildings in Beirut’s densely populated southern suburb of Dahiyeh on Friday. The Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement confirmed the martyrdom of the popular leader in a statement on Saturday. In an Official statement Hezbollah stated that Allah says in Quran, “Let those fight in the way of Allah, who sell the life of this world for the Hereafter;...

Jammu and Kashmir Elections: 57% turnout recorded in Phase-2...

( Jammu and Kashmir )

Srinagar | WTNS | Sep 26: As many as 20 of the 26 Assembly seats that went to polls in the second phase of Jammu and Kashmir elections on Wednesday saw a drop in voter turnout as compared to 2014, the last time polling was held in the erstwhile state, shows Election Commission’s data. According to the Election Commission of India, the voter turnout in the second phase of polls was recorded at 57.03 percent – lower than the 61.13 percent polling seen in the first phase of elections. The 2014 figure...

The Role of Teachers in the New Education Policy: Challenges...

Syed Maqbool Hussain

( Jammu and Kashmir )

The role of teachers in today’s educational landscape has become increasingly complex and demanding. The shift towards student-centered learning, coupled with the additional responsibilities imposed by the NEP, has placed significant strain on educators. Syed Maqbool Hussain As we celebrate Teachers’ Day, it’s important to reflect on the evolving role of educators within the framework of the New Education Policy (NEP). This policy, which seeks to transform the Indian education...

Unity, Dialogue, Peace:The Key to Success, Iran hosts 38th I...

( Iran )

Tehran | WTNS | Sep 22:The 38th edition of the International Islamic Unity Conference has officially commenced in Tehran, drawing hundreds of Shia and Sunni scholars from across the globe. With a focus on fostering unity and addressing pressing issues in the Muslim world, the conference has attracted over 200 religious leaders, intellectuals, and academics. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian inaugurated the event, emphasizing the need for Islamic unity in light of ongoing global crises. In his keynote...

Kashmir`s Largest Religious Forum rejects Waqf Amendment Bil...

( Jammu and Kashmir )

Srinagar | WTNS | Sep 12:Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulama (MMU) Jammu & Kashmir and Muslim personal law board on Thursday held an extraordinary meeting to discuss in depth the implications and possibilities regarding the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024, presented by the Government of India, along with the concerns and apprehensions Muslims are facing in this regard. According to a statement issued to the Wilayat Times, the meeting also seriously deliberated on issues such as inter-sectarian and intra-Muslim...

Veteran Indian politician and CPI(M) Leader Sitaram Yechury ...

( India )

New Delhi | WTNS | Sep 12: CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury died at AIIMS Delhi on Thursday following prolonged illness. The 72-year-old leader was admitted to AIIMS on August 19 for treatment of pneumonia and passed away at 3:05 PM today. The family has donated his body to AIIMS, New Delhi for teaching and research purposes, the hospital said in a statement. Born on August 12, 1952 in Chennai, Yechury studied in Delhi University during graduation and completed post-graduation from Jawaharlal...

The Unsung Elegist:The Story of Mirza Abul Qasim ‘‘RA’...

Muzaffar Hussain Bhat

( Jammu and Kashmir )

Abul Qasim was no ordinary poet. His life’s work was Marsiya—a genre of poetry dedicated to sorrow, loss, and remembrance. In the Kashmiri language, he spun verses that carried the weight of centuries, blending Persian elegance with the rugged, emotional landscape of his homeland. His words were not just about grief; they were a lifeline for a community that had weathered countless storms, a reminder that in their shared sorrow, they could find strength. By Muzaffar Hussain Bhat In...

Historic Announcement:Jammu and Kashmir Set for First Assemb...

Syed Amin Musvi

( Jammu and Kashmir )

Srinagar | Syed Amin Musvi | WTNS | Aug 18:In a landmark decision that will shape the future of Jammu and Kashmir, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the dates for the much-anticipated Assembly elections. After a decade-long wait and significant political transformations, Jammu and Kashmir is finally poised to hold its Assembly elections across three crucial phases: September 18, September 25, and October 1, 2024. A Decade-Long Wait Ends This election is particularly...

Nationwide strike by Indian doctors over Kolkata medic’s r...

( India )

New Delhi | WTNS | Aug 16:City hospitals observed a unanimous shutdown of OPDs and elective surgeries were halted on Saturday to protest the gruesome rape and murder of a junior doctor at Kolkata’s R G Kar Medical College and Hospital and to demand safety at the workplace. In response to the nationwide call by the Indian Medical Association, around 20,000 doctors across 900 small and medium nursing homes and hospitals did not conduct their regular outpatient department (OPDs). Dr Sanjay Patil,...

Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh, Bodyguard Martyred in Tehran...

( Palestine )

Tehran | WTNS | July 31:The head of the political bureau of the Hamas resistance movement, Ismail Haniyeh, has been assassinated in Tehran, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said. The IRGC announced in a statement on Wednesday morning that Haniyeh and one of his bodyguards were killed when their residence in the Iranian capital was hit in an attack. The statement said the attack is under investigation and the results will be announced later in the day. It also offered condolences to the...