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New Delhi: Five Indian crew members of the Israeli cargo ship seized by Iran have been released. The Indian Embassy in Iran informed that they have left for their country. Efforts are on at the diplomatic level to secure the release of all Indians on board. After the escalation of the Iran-Israel conflict, on the 13th of last month, Iran seized the MSC Aries, an Israeli cargo ship in the Strait of Hormour. There were 25 crew members on board, including one woman. 17 of them were Indians including 4…

New Delhi: India responded to Canada by arresting three Indian citizens in connection with the killing of Khalistan separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. India has criticized the incident as having political interests and that Canada is giving political space to separatists and terrorists. External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal replied to the question that the arrest of Indian nationals was informed but not at a diplomatic level. Canada has yet to hand over any relevant evidence or information related to Nijjar’s killing. Canada is dealing with prejudice in the incident.…

Saudi newspaper Al-Shark has claimed that Hamas has accepted the ceasefire agreement. The newspaper also claims that Hamas may also announce the release of Israeli hostages on Saturday. According to the information, Hamas leaders have agreed to a ceasefire in Gaza Strip. An agreement has been reached between Egyptian mediators and Hamas on the ceasefire proposal presented by Egypt. Israeli and Hamas officials are already present in the capital Cairo for further talks on ceasefire. According to the news report, Egypt’s Al-Cahir news channel, quoting an unidentified official, has claimed…

(Hackensack, New Jersey; May 3, 2024) – The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) announces a grant award of $20,000 from M&T Charitable Foundation.  This grant supports key programs and projects the NNJCF is undertaking: Green Infrastructure for Environmental Justice, Beyond the Wall, and Hackensack River Nation. “We thank M&T Charitable Foundation for their generous support of the Northern New Jersey Community Foundation and our work in the northern region of the state.  As a first-time recipient from M&T Charitable Foundation, this grant supports three critical areas: green infrastructure for environmental justice, the expansion…

(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; May 3, 2024) – The League of Women Voters of Northern Valley will hold its 78th Annual Meeting on Monday, May 20 at 6:00 p.m. and elect and install its 2024-2025 board of directors.  The meeting will be held at Vitale’s Restaurant, located at 293 Queen Anne Road in Teaneck, New Jersey.  A speaker from Voter Choice New Jersey will discuss Ranked Choice Voting (RCV).  Guests are welcome to attend.  The charge is $40 per person for dinner, with a cash bar available.  Registration and payment may be done online at https://lwv-of-northern-valley.constantcontactsites.com/store.  People wanting to…

Bukhara, Uzbekistan: In a momentous ceremony at the Sarafshon Convention Center in Bukhara, the Grand Mufti of India, Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad, was adorned in the traditional ‘Hirqatul Bukhariyyah’, a symbol of profound respect from the Muftis and Qazis of Central Asian nations. This gesture marks a historic occasion, as it is the first time a post-independent Indian Muslim scholar has been bestowed with such an honor in Central Asia. The Grand Mufti was honored for his invaluable contributions to the teaching and dissemination of the esteemed collection of Hadith, Sahih…

Following an Emiri Decree issued by the Ruler of Sharjah to transform Mleiha desert into Meliha National Park – a sustainability-focused reserve dedicated to protecting the area’s 200,000-year history and contributions Ahmed Al Qaseer: The park…demonstrates Sharjah’s commitment to protecting our national and historical treasures for UAE’s future generations. Highlighting the significant decision to transform Mleiha desert into a national park that will showcase the historic treasures of the region from 200,000 years ago, Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), has…

Thiruvananthapuram: The unique teaching model for differently-abled children, developed by the Thiruvananthapuram-based Different Art Centre, will soon be implemented in Oman. Discussions in this regard began this week after the DAC teaching model was presented at the autism awareness programme organized under the aegis of Oman National University of Science and Technology. Oman Social Development Under Secretary Rashid Bin Ahmed Al Shamsi, National University of Science and Technology Vice Chancellor Dr. Prof. Ali Al Bimani, Autism Society Chairman Prof. Yahia Alfarisi, Gulfar Mohammadali, Indian Social Club Chairman Babu Rajendran, World…

Students raised the Palestinian flag as part of the anti-Israel protests at Harvard University in America . Saturday’s protest was at the John Harvard statue, which is reserved for the US flag or the flags of visiting foreign countries. At the same time, the number of students arrested in pro-Palestinian protests across the United States has exceeded 900. On April 18, 2024, the protest broke out when the police arrested more than 100 students who protested at Columbia University in New York. The students are protesting to demand an immediate ceasefire in…

Delhi: India protested over the chanting of pro-Khalistan slogans at a function attended by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs protested by summoning the Canadian Deputy High Commissioner on the issue. India criticized this as evidence of giving opportunity to separatism, extremism and violence in Canada. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs pointed out that continuing such a position would affect the mutual relations between the two countries and lead to escalation of violence in Canada. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,…