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World quickly transitioning to ‘Age of Electricity,’ says IEA chief
October 17, 2024
World quickly transitioning to ‘Age of Electricity,’ says IEA chief
The International Energy Agency’s (IEA) World Energy Outlook 2024 report highlights a significant shift towards an electric energy system, emphasizing the urgent need for strategic decisions from governments and consumers as energy dynamics evolve, Anadolu Agency reported in an article…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Prohibits Attributing Lies to Ma’sumeen to Prove Their Power
October 16, 2024
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Prohibits Attributing Lies to Ma’sumeen to Prove Their Power
The daily scholarly session of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq Hosseini Shirazi was held on Tuesday, the 10th of Rabi’ al-Thani. As in previous sessions, the Supreme Marja responded to attendees’ questions regarding various jurisprudential issues. Regarding the servitude of the…
Joblessness Among India’s Minorities Rises in 2023-24
October 14, 2024
Joblessness Among India’s Minorities Rises in 2023-24
In a concerning trend, joblessness among India’s minority communities increased in the fiscal year 2023-24, even as the overall unemployment rate in the country remained stable for the first time in five years, Muslim Mirror reported yesterday. According to the…
Microplastic Pollution Found Even in Newborns Amid Growing Concern
October 12, 2024
Microplastic Pollution Found Even in Newborns Amid Growing Concern
Microplastic pollution is a pervasive issue, now confirmed to affect newborns, an article on Earth.com reported yesterday. A study published in Science of the Total Environment by Rutgers Health reveals that microplastics can cross the placenta and accumulate in fetal…
Indian suppliers third largest provider of UNICEF’s health and nutrition support to children globally
October 12, 2024
Indian suppliers third largest provider of UNICEF’s health and nutrition support to children globally
Leila Pakkala, Director of UNICEF’s Supply Division, completed her first official visit to India, emphasizing the country’s significant contributions to UNICEF’s mission of improving child health. From 2016 to 2023, Indian suppliers provided nearly $6 billion in goods and services,…
New AI Tool Ask Silver Helps UK Users Combat Online Scams
October 11, 2024
New AI Tool Ask Silver Helps UK Users Combat Online Scams
A new AI-powered tool, Ask Silver, has been launched in the UK to help users identify safe text messages and combat online scams, the Express Tribune reported yesterday. Accessible via WhatsApp, Ask Silver functions as a regular contact after users…
Love Jihad Propaganda Leads to Life Imprisonment of Muslim Youth in Uttar Pradesh
October 5, 2024
Love Jihad Propaganda Leads to Life Imprisonment of Muslim Youth in Uttar Pradesh
In a controversial ruling, Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly Additional District Judge Ravi Kumar Diwakar sentenced 25-year-old Mohammad Alim to life imprisonment for raping a 20-year-old student, who alleged he deceived her by posing as Hindu. The judge claimed that groups lure…
Clashes Erupt in Islamabad as PTI Protests Continue
October 5, 2024
Clashes Erupt in Islamabad as PTI Protests Continue
On October 4, clashes broke out between police and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protesters in Islamabad, prompting the deployment of the Pakistan Army for security ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, Dawn reported yesterday. Police fired tear gas to…
Bangladesh Faces Highest Dengue Death Rate in Two Decades
October 5, 2024
Bangladesh Faces Highest Dengue Death Rate in Two Decades
Bangladeshi doctors are on high alert as the country experiences its highest dengue fever mortality rate since 2003, Arab News reported yesterday. The ongoing outbreak, exacerbated by the monsoon season, has resulted in 177 deaths out of 34,121 hospitalized patients,…
Strategic Policy Change: India Set to Launch Halal Meat Exports to 15 Muslim Countries
October 3, 2024
Strategic Policy Change: India Set to Launch Halal Meat Exports to 15 Muslim Countries
In a significant policy shift, the Narendra Modi government has announced plans to export halal-certified meat to 15 Muslim-majority countries starting October 16, Clarion India reported yesterday. This move marks a stark contrast to the contentious domestic discourse surrounding halal…