What is Islamic Jihad, group blamed for Gaza hospital attack?
Palestinian Islamic Jihad is not Hamas but is aligned with Hamas in fight against Israel. Like Hamas, they also receive fund and support from Iran. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesIsrael, Islamic Jihad signal no near-term Gaza truce
Two Palestinians were killed in an Israeli raid on the outskirts of Nablus in the northern West Bank, where clashes had erupted, the Palestinian Health Ministry said. A military spokesman said gunmen exchanged fire with Israeli forces. Key Points
The Indian ExpressIsrael’s Foreign Minister will rush back from India, what’s happening?
Israeli warplanes have struck Gaza to take out commanders of the militant Islamic Jihad group. A new wave of Israeli-Palestinian tensions and violence could follow. Key Points
The Indian ExpressIsraeli forces launch airstrikes in Gaza, kill 3 Palestinian armed commanders
More than 90 Palestinians and at least 19 Israelis and foreigners have been killed since January, according to reports. On Tuesday, the Israeli military confirmed the death of three Islamic Jihad commanders. Key Points
India TodayIslamic State rising in Balochistan. Pakistan doesn't have the resources to win this fight
The Taliban were once pushed back into Afghanistan by the Army. For a time, the Generals congratulated themselves, imagining their Taliban clients would keep things quiet. Key Points
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Islamic State claims responsibility for Iran's deadliest attack, Tehran vows revenge
Islamic State claimed responsibility for two explosions that killed nearly 100 people and wounded scores at a memorial for top commander Qassem Soleimani, who was killed in Iraq in 2020 by a U.S. drone. The militant Sunni Muslim group said two IS members detonated their explosive belts in the crowd gathered at the cemetery in Kerman on Wednesday for the anniversary of Soleimani's death. Key Points
Economic TimesIslamic State inspired groups urge 'lone wolves' to carry out attacks, intelligence agencies on alert
Intelligence agencies are closely monitoring IS-inspired groups after IS-Central urged lone wolves to carry out attacks to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the Caliphate declaration by ISIS in 2014. IS spokesman Abu Hudhayfah al-Ansari called on foreign fighters to join, citing the Caliphate's historical significance and global expansion. Ansari praised the Moscow terror attack and urged Muslims to migrate to IS affiliates worldwide. Agencies are increasing vigilance around Jewish establishments in Delhi and Mumbai following Ansari's suggestions of violent methods against infidels. Key Points
Economic TimesPM Modi greets people on Eid-ul-Fitr, prays for their prosperity and well-being
People across India are celebrating Eid today. Visuals from Delhi were a sight to behold. People hugged each other after offering namaz at Delhi's Jama Masjid on the occasion of Eid-Ul-Fitr Key Points
FirstpostRussia casts doubt on Islamic State responsibility for concert attack
President Putin has not publicly mentioned Islamist militant group in connection with attackers, who he said had been trying to escape to Ukraine. Ukraine has denied any role in the attack. Key Points
ThePrintView: Raiders and traders of the desert
This was a time when Mecca was the centre of trade, connected to the port city of Jeddah. It was also a pilgrim spot housing many pagan deities who could foretell the future. The trader-mystic said these were false gods; the one true god has no form; his message is about social codes of conduct, not magic; that one true god was venerated by the monotheist Jews and Christians too. Key Points
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'Islamophobic act': Swedish government condemns Quran burning
The Swedish government on Sunday took a stand against the recent acts of burning of the Quran in the country and labelled them "Islamophobic". It said that it "understood" why Muslims were offended by the burning of the Quran and condemned such acts. Key Points
India TodayEid-ul-Fitr 2023 Date: When is Ramzan Eid in 2023?
Eid-ul-Fitr 2023 Date in India, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Pakistan: This year it is expected to be celebrated on Friday, April 21 or Saturday, April 22, 2023. However, the exact date is subject to the sighting of the moon of Shawwal, 1444, the 10th month of the Islamic calendar. Key Points
The Indian ExpressSania went for khula divorce, but it’s easier said than done
India News: Parting ways with her husband, Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik, tennis star Sania Mirza opted for ‘khula’, sparking in the process a fresh conversation around this mode of dissolving marriages in the Islamic canon. Khula denotes divorce proceedings initiated by a Muslim woman and is based on her agreeing to forgo her mehr (money paid by the groom to the bride at the time of marriage) and subsequent maintenance in the form of financial aid. Read more on []. Key Points
Times Of IndiaJailed Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi ends hunger strike
Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi's family, in a message, said that she was transferred to a hospital for exams on Wednesday. She suffers from heart and lung conditions. Key Points
India TodayIran targets e-commerce giant over photos of female employees without headscarves in new crackdown
One of the offices of Digikala, Iran's largest e-commerce company, has been shut down by authorities after pictures were posted online showing female employees without headscarves. The move is a result of a campaign to enforce Islamic dress codes, a year after the morality police disbanded due to widespread protests. Digikala, known as Iran's Amazon , has more than 40 million active monthly users and hosts over 300,000 merchants. The website was still operational, though legal action had been launched against it. Key Points
Economic Times
Taliban kill mastermind of suicide bombing at Kabul airport
The Taliban have killed the senior Islamic State group leader behind the August 2021 suicide bombing outside the Kabul airport that left 13 U.S. service members and about 170 Afghans dead Key Points
The HinduIran's anti-hijab movement to Afghanistan's Taliban rule: Feminists discuss struggles of women
An all-woman panel spoke on ‘Hijab. Hate. And State: The fight for human rights. And feminist churn within the Muslim world’ at the India Today Conclave 2023. Key Points
India TodayIran votes in first national election since anti-government protests
Iranian citizens voted for a new Parliament on Friday. The election is the first formal measure of public opinion after anti-government protests in 2022-23 spiralled into some of the worst political turmoil since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Key Points
India TodayOman invites Zakir Naik to preach Islamic sermons during Ramzan
Zakir Naik is an Islamic preacher, founder and president of the Islamic Research Foundation (IRF). He has been invited to deliver two religious lectures in Oman’s capital Muscat on March 23-25 during Ramzan. Key Points
India TodayIran announces visa-free entry for Indian tourists, but conditions apply
The government of Iran has announced a visa-free policy for Indian citizens in a bid to boost its tourism industry. However, the Islamic country has laid down four conditions for the same. Here's all you need to know. Key Points
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Islamic State module busted in Gujarat's Porbandar, woman among 4 accused held
An Islamic State module was busted by the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of Gujarat Police in Porbandar. Four accused -- three youths from Kashmir and a woman from Surat -- were arrested. They were planning to escape the country by sea and go to Afghanistan for training. Key Points
India TodayGaza Hospital Attack: Israel presents evidence contradicting responsibility
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have released a report denying responsibility for the Gaza hospital explosion and alleging that the number of casualties has been exaggerated. The IDF claims that the explosion occurred after a rocket misfired from the Islamic Jihad, and Hamas launched a media campaign to hide the truth. The IDF presented radar data and communication between terrorists as evidence. Key Points
Economic TimesAfter 5 days of clashes, Israel, Palestinian armed group agree on truce
On Saturday, Palestinians in Gaza ventured out to assess the damage wrought by Israeli warplanes and salvage whatever they could from four destroyed homes in a densely populated neighbourhood. Residents denied the army’s claims that it had attacked Islamic Jihad targets. Key Points
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