The West Bengal Police has launched an investigation after a video depicting a couple being brutally assaulted by a TMC leader went viral on social media. The incident has led to widespread condemnation and political backlash, with opposition parties blaming the ruling TMC for the incident and citing it as an example of the deteriorating law and order under Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The TMC leader in question has been identified as Tajemul, a close associate of Chopra MLA Hamidur Rahaman, and has been accused of administering 'quick justice' through local 'insaf' sabhas.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed an election rally in Telangana's Bhongir constituency and stated that the 2024 election is a contest between Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's 'Chinese guarantee' and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Bharatiya guarantee'. He also accused the Congress, BRS, and AIMIM of promoting appeasement and trying to run Telangana on the basis of Sharia and Quran. The Home Minister's comments came as he urged voters to choose progress and development instead of 'vote for jihad'.
The Saudi Supreme Court has called on residents to report the sighting of the Shawwal moon, which marks the start of the holy month of Ramadan. According to the Sharia, the moon can be sighted with the naked eye or binoculars and must be reported to the nearest court or center. Meanwhile, in Pakistan, the Met Office predicts that Eid al-Fitr will fall on April 10, with the moon expected to be sighted on April 9. The crescent is expected to be born on April 8 and could be seen for over 50 minutes around sundown, according to PMD.