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Pakistan Hosts Arch-Rival India In Davis Cup After 60 Years

1Feb

By Aqsa Azam1 Comment

Sports

Pakistan Hosts Arch-Rival India In Davis Cup After 60 Years

India and Pakistan will clash in the Davis Cup tennis tournament. The two countries have a long history of rivalry in the cricket world. However, this will be the first time they have met in the Davis Cup since 2011. In a historic event, Pakistan is hosting its arch-political rival, India, in a Davis Cup tennis tie on home soil after 60 years. The match will take place on the grass courts of the Pakistan Sports Complex in Islamabad this weekend. However, the decision to allow spectators is pending due to security concerns. This rare encounter between the two nations in any sport is significant. It is given the longstanding rivalry that originated during the violent partition 76 years ago. While cricket has been the primary battleground for their sporting rivalry, this tennis cl...

Construction Begins on Mohammed Bin Abdullah Masjid

23Jan

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Islam

Construction Begins on Mohammed Bin Abdullah Masjid

Mohammed Bin Abdullah Masjid is a new mosque being built in Dhannipur, a village about 22 kilometers from Ayodhya. However, the construction of this mosque was part of a Supreme Court verdict in 2019 that aimed to resolve the Ayodhya dispute. Haji Arfat Shaikh, head of the IICF's development committee, revealed that construction of the " Mohammed bin Abdullah Masjid" is slated to begin in May 2024. The estimated project timeframe is three to four years. The news comes days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, fulfilling a decades-long religious dispute. Shaikh also announced the establishment of a dedicated crowdfunding website to raise funds for the mosque's construction. Moreover, this move signifies a departure from traditional donation method...

Near the Opening of New Ram Mandir, Don’t Forget Babri Masjid

21Jan

By Aqsa Azam3 Comments

Culture

Near the Opening of New Ram Mandir, Don’t Forget Babri Masjid

Tomorrow is a big day for Hindus, as the newly built Ram mandir will be inaugurated in Ayodhya. However, the site is no less than a controversy in the region. Earlier, a prestigious Babri Masjid, a sanctuary for Muslims in India, was here. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the inauguration of the newly built Ram Mandir on the grounds of Ayodhya. Hindus worldwide are so happy and celebrating the historical moment of putting the statue of their prestigious idol in its apparent birthplace. However, Muslims around the world are mourning the destruction of their beloved Babri masjid in the same place. According to history, the Babri mosque was built in 1528 by the commander of Mughal king Babar, Mir Baqi. Muslims have prayed and celebrated festivals in the mosque for alm...

India Plans to Send Humans to Moon by 2040

19Oct

By Aqsa Azam1 Comment

Sci-Tech

India Plans to Send Humans to Moon by 2040

India's space program has made significant progress in recent years, and this is an ambitious but achievable goal. A human mission to the Moon by 2040 would be a major milestone for India. It would also be a significant contribution to global space exploration. New Delhi, India: India's government announced on Tuesday that it is working towards sending an astronaut to the moon by 2040. This announcement came along with instructions from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the space department to develop plans for a space station, which is expected to be operational by 2035. India's space program achieved a significant milestone in August. When it successfully landed a spacecraft near the unexplored south pole of the moon. This accomplishment made India the first country to achieve such...

Sri Lanka Arrests 27 Indian Fishermen for Alleged Trespassing

16Oct

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Global

Sri Lanka Arrests 27 Indian Fishermen for Alleged Trespassing

Sri Lanka arrests 27 Indian fishermen for allegedly fishing in its waters. However, the arrests come amid a long-standing dispute between the two countries over fishing rights. On Sunday, the Sri Lankan navy arrested 27 Indian fishermen and took five of their boats. They are accused of fishing in Sri Lankan waters near Mannar, Delft, and Kachchativu Islands. These fishermen are from Ramanathapuram in Tamil Nadu. In response, fishermen in Ramanathapuram have started an indefinite strike. This has stopped around 7,000 fishermen from working. They plan to hold a demonstration on Wednesday to highlight their urgent demands. Union Minister of State for Fisheries, L Murugan, promised to find a diplomatic solution. However, he asked the fishermen to end their strike, saying it would aff...