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APCR Hails Victory as Delhi Court Acquits Jamsheed Zahoor Paul and Parvaiz Rashid Lone After Eight Years in Custody Read: theobserverpost.com/apcr-hails-acq…

After Eight Years in Custody, Delhi Court Acquits Two Kashmiri Men in UAPA-Arms Case Over Serious Evidence Doubts Read: theobserverpost.com/delhi-court-ac…

Eid-ul-Fitr to Be Observed on Saturday Across India After Shawwal Crescent Not Sighted Read: theobserverpost.com/muslims-to-cel…

Irish journalist Steve Sweeney and his colleague Ali from the Russian RT channel were reportedly targeted by an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon. RT claimed that the Israeli army deliberately targeted its crew, despite them wearing clearly marked press uniforms. Ali Rida, injured in the strike, continued reporting from the site.

Rahul Gandhi Accuses BJP of Creating ‘Riot-Like Conditions’ in Delhi’s Uttam Nagar After Holi Violence Read: theobserverpost.com/rahul-gandhi-a…

Delhi High Court Orders Strict Precautions in Uttam Nagar: Police to Prevent ‘Khoon Ki Holi’ Threats During Eid Read: theobserverpost.com/delhi-hc-direc…

3 Palestinian Women Killed in Beit Awwa After Iranian Missile Debris Hits West Bank Read: theobserverpost.com/iranian-missil…

IPS Officer Aparna Rajat Kaushik Faces Sexist Trolls After Viral Video, Police Disable Comments Read: theobserverpost.com/sexist-trolls-…

Dalit Couple Enters Mandya Temple After Two-Year Fight Against Caste Discrimination Read: theobserverpost.com/dalit-couple-e…

A major gas facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar, suffered heavy damage after an Iranian missile strike during escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf. The complex hosts the world’s largest LNG export plant, which previously supplied about one-fifth of global liquefied natural gas. Following the attack, energy facilities in the region shut down, and gas prices in Europe surged by more than 30%. Global markets reacted sharply, with oil prices rising and the Dow Jones Industrial Average recording its lowest close of 2026 so far.

“Give Us Justice or Let Us Die”: Injured Dalit Family Seeks Mass Suicide Permission After Alleged Assault Read: theobserverpost.com/dalit-family-p…

In Raipur, three sanitation workers died after being sent into a 50-foot-deep sewage tank at Ramakrishna Hospital. They were reportedly made to clean the tank without any safety gear. The workers died on the spot after inhaling poisonous gas.

Maulana Mahmood Madani of Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind said it is important to stand against injustice, even in difficult situations. He urged people across India to join the Sadbhavna Manch and support the fight against oppression, regardless of consequences. Madani said that the majority of people in India are peace-loving and can build friendships across communities. He added that society must stand with the oppressed and work to stop those who engage in injustice.

Tamil actor Vijay, popularly known as Thalapathy Vijay, attended an iftar gathering during Ramadan and offered prayers at the event. Visuals from the gathering have been widely shared on social media.

In Gaza, Palestinians visiting the graves of their loved ones were met with an unexpected sight as parts of the cemetery had bloomed with flowers. The scene, shared in videos and images online, showed graves surrounded by fresh blossoms.

Iran’s national women’s football team received a welcome upon returning home after competing in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup. The players had refused asylum in Australia and returned to Iran via Malaysia and Oman, entering the country from Turkey. Officials, including parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, praised the team for their decision, calling them “children of the homeland.” Images showed a small "isteqbal" ceremony at the border, where authorities and supporters appreciated the team’s courage and commitment.

Congress leader Supriya Shrinate condemned the spread of hateful and provocative videos targeting Muslims across India, including Delhi. She said abusive language and calls for violence against Muslims are being openly circulated, while authorities, including police and courts, are ignoring the situation. Shrinate warned that this unchecked hate is endangering social harmony and warned citizens to stand against it, emphasizing that festivals like Eid symbolize brotherhood and love. She urged people to resist hatred, support victims, and uphold India’s tradition of unity and humanity, invoking the principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.

“He Boasted About Beating Muslims”: Supreme Court Advocate Alleges Ola Driver Threatened Passengers, Glorified Violence in Delhi Ride Read: theobserverpost.com/advocate-repor…

Sara Ali Khan Must Submit Affidavit Proving Hindu Faith to Pray at Kedarnath and Badrinath, Badri-Kedar Committee States Read: theobserverpost.com/sara-ali-khan-…

Varanasi Police arrested 14 Muslim youths after a BJP Yuva Morcha leader filed a complaint over a viral video showing an Iftar gathering on the Ganga. The swift action has raised questions over selective policing and the criminalisation of Muslim religious practices in India. Illustration by Samim Akter Sheikh