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Amid ongoing tensions in the Gulf region, Iran has demonstrated its military might. According to media reports, Iran fired two medium-range ballistic missiles targeting Diego Garcia, a joint US-UK military base in the Indian Ocean. Located approximately 4,000 kilometers from Iran, the attack has sparked a stir in global security circles.
According to reports, neither missile hit its target. One missile experienced a technical malfunction during flight, while the other was intercepted by a US warship. However, it is unclear whether the interception was successful. Fortunately, there are no reports of casualties or major damage in this incident.
After the completion of the 30-day fasting of the holy month of Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr is being celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country today. With the sighting of the moon on Friday evening, mosques announced Eid al-Fitr, and people embraced and greeted each other. The capital, Delhi, witnessed exceptional enthusiasm since morning.
Thousands of devotees offered Eid prayers at Delhi's historic Jama Masjid. Large numbers of people also gathered at various mosques across the city, including the Fatehpuri Masjid and the Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah. After the prayers, people embraced each other, conveying the message of brotherhood and love.
Even within the month of March, the weather has taken an unexpected turn in several parts of the country. Typically, mild summer conditions begin to set in at this time; however, this year, the situation has become reminiscent of the monsoon season. Dense clouds, strong winds, rainfall, storms, and incidents of lightning strikes are being observed continuously across the skies.
According to the Meteorological Department, several factors are converging to drive this change. This unusual weather pattern is being sustained by the combined effects of Western disturbances, cyclonic circulations in the upper atmosphere, and the influence of the jet stream. This is the reason why weather conditions have deteriorated across a vast region, stretching from North India to the Northeast and South India.
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