NOK Desk
After four decades in Afghanistan, Noor Mohammad—once known as Sergei Yurevich Krasnoperov—has finally returned to his native Russia. Now 60 years old, he left behind a life defined by war, faith, and resilience to briefly revisit his roots in Kurgan, a city in the West Siberian Plain. His journey from Soviet soldier to Afghan citizen
Renowned Islamic scholar and Shaykh-ul-Hadith at Darul Uloom Raheemyah, Mufti Nazir Ahmad Qasmi, suffered a major heart attack on Friday, sending shockwaves throughout Kashmir’s religious and academic communities. The 65-year-old scholar was rushed to a local medical facility where he received emergency treatment. By late evening, sources close to the seminary confirmed that Mufti Qasmi’s
A seismic shift in Syria’s economic landscape was announced: the Syrian General Authority for Land and Maritime Ports signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with China’s Fidi Contracting, granting the company extensive investment rights in two of Syria’s free zones for the next 20 years. This deal, covering the entire Hassia Free Zone in Homs
Shelling across the Line of Control (LoC) during India-Pakistan tensions earlier this month in Dhangri, Block of Rajouri, District in Jammu and Kashmir, has led to significant damage to property in the area. Join Us On whatsApp For Latest Developments The schools in the area have reopened and classes have restarted in the affected area
Janata Dal (United) MP Sanjay Jha who is leading an All-Party Delegation to Japan ahs appealed to all world leaders to side with India against Pakistan’s sponsorship of terrorism. Jha, who along with his delegation members arrived in the Japanese capital of Tokyo on Thursday while talking to ANI said that they aimed to present
In a major shift, historic Jamia Masjid Market in Downtown remained open on May 21 for the first time in 35 years, breaking a decades-old tradition of closure on the death anniversary of Mirwaiz Maulvi Mohammad Farooq. This change was made possible through continued efforts under the community policing initiative by Srinagar Police, in coordination
Maharashtra reported two Covid-19-linked deaths since January, alongside a rise in cases, with 106 infections recorded out of 6,066 tests conducted this year. Mumbai alone accounts for 101 of these cases, with 52 patients currently under treatment—16 hospitalized with mild symptoms. Both deaths, which occurred in Mumbai, involved patients with comorbidities, according to the state
Former MLA Devsar Muhammad Amin Bhat on Wednesday rejoined Congress party in presence of its top leadership here, As per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Bhat returned to the party during a function held at Dak Banglow here. J&K Congress Committee president Tariq Hamid Karra and senior leaders Ghulam Ahmad Mir, Raman Bhalla, Ravinder Sharma
On May 20, 2025, Pakistan’s federal cabinet, under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, approved the promotion of Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir to the rank of Field Marshal, a ceremonial five-star position not awarded since General Ayub Khan in 1965. This decision, reportedly backed by influential political figures Nawaz Sharif
The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) has announced that its Chairperson, Mamata Banerjee, has nominated National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee to represent the party in an all-party delegation for India’s global outreach against terrorism. In a post on X, AITC stated that Abhishek Banerjee’s inclusion in the delegation underscores the party’s resolute stance against terrorism.