Authorities across multiple countries are preparing to observe the crescent moon that marks the beginning of Shawwal and the end of Ramadan, which determines the date of Eid-ul-Fitr in 2026. In Saudi Arabia, the Supreme Court has called on citizens to sight the Shawwal crescent moon on the evening of March 18. The official announcement will determine whether Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated the following day or after an additional day of fasting. Several Gulf nations, including the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, are expected to align their Eid celebrations with Saudi Arabia, depending on…

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India is developing an indigenous unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) named Ghatak UCAV, according to information released by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The platform is designed to strengthen the country’s future air combat capabilities through advanced stealth and long-range strike features. The Ghatak UCAV is being developed with a flying-wing design, a configuration intended to reduce radar visibility and improve survivability in contested airspace. Officials and project details indicate that the drone is being built to carry out precision strikes deep inside adversary territory while minimizing risks to human pilots.…

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Indian equity markets closed higher on Monday as benchmark indices recovered strongly after the previous session’s sharp decline. The BSE Sensex rose 938.93 points, or 1.26%, to close at 75,502.85, while the Nifty 50 gained 257.70 points to settle at 23,408.80. According to market data, the Sensex experienced significant volatility during the session. The index touched an early low of 73,949.76 in the first two hours of trading before rallying to a high of 75,805.27 later in the day. The movement represented an intraday swing of approximately 1,855 points. Market participants attributed the recovery…

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The United States has increased diplomatic and economic pressure on Cuba, as comments by Donald Trump and recent policy decisions highlight growing tensions between the two countries. Recent reports indicate that the Trump administration has taken a tougher stance toward Cuba, including maintaining strict sanctions and designating the country as a state sponsor of terrorism, a move that allows the United States to impose tougher economic restrictions.  According to officials and media reports, Trump has described Cuba as a “failed nation” and urged its leadership to “make a deal” with Washington. He has also suggested that…

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Amid reports of cooking gas shortages in certain parts of the country, the Government of India has increased domestic production of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) by around 30 percent in an effort to stabilise supply and ensure availability for households. Government officials said the move aims to address concerns raised by consumers and businesses about delays in LPG cylinder deliveries. The increase in production is intended to strengthen the supply chain and maintain adequate stock levels across distribution networks. Authorities have also issued a statement assuring the public that there is no immediate cause…

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