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Arab News
a day ago
- General
- Arab News
Digital solutions to support Hajj sacrifices this year
RIYADH: The National Platform for Charitable Work, Ehsan, continues to provide sacrificial animal services for the Hajj season in partnership with the Kingdom's Project for the Utilization of Hady and Adahi. The initiative offers pilgrims a seamless and reliable way to fulfill the ritual through trusted digital solutions, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The operation is coordinated with more than 500 charitable and civil society organizations to ensure that sacrificial meat reaches those most in need, both locally and internationally. (SPA) Adahi has finalized preparations at seven specialized field complexes spanning more than 1 million sq. meters. These are supported by more than 25,000 trained personnel, including 600 Islamic scholars, more than 500 veterinarians, 16,500 butchers and assistants, and 400 technicians. Advanced technologies have been integrated into the operation, such as automated weighing, real-time tracking, and modern refrigeration and sterilization systems, to ensure the safety, quality, and efficiency of meat processing and distribution. Sacrifices will be carried out at a rate of one every seven seconds using a fully digitized system, enabling donors — both inside and outside the Kingdom — to perform the ritual through the Ehsan platform with ease and peace of mind. The project offers a secure, three-language website for the convenient purchase of sacrificial bonds, catering to people of diverse nationalities. So far, 770,000 livestock have been received, surpassing the initial target of 750,000, with continuous deliveries from supplier farms underway. The upcoming humanitarian distribution will cover all 13 administrative regions of the Kingdom and extend to more than 27 countries worldwide. The operation is coordinated with more than 500 charitable and civil society organizations to ensure that sacrificial meat reaches those most in need, both locally and internationally.
Saudi Gazette
6 days ago
- General
- Saudi Gazette
Ehsan Platform opens online Adahi requests for Hajj 2025
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — The Ehsan National Platform for Charitable Work is now accepting requests for sacrificial animals (Adahi) for the Hajj season of 2025. The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites, in collaboration with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Project for Utilization of Hady and Adahi (Adahi), initiated this digital service, which facilitates the performance of the prescribed Islamic ritual of sacrificing animal. Pilgrims and individuals offering sacrifices can securely authorize the Ehsan platform for the ritual's execution within the Islamic time frame. The platform ensures efficient distribution to eligible beneficiaries. To request the service, users can log in to the platform, access "Our Programs," select the Adahi program, specify the type and quantity of sacrifice, and authorize the platform. Real-time tracking of requests is available. The program offers various options, including Hady and Adahi during Hajj, Fidyah (expiation), Aqiqah (animal sacrifice that is offered on behalf of the newborn), and general Sadaqah (charity) throughout the year. This Adahi project streamlines the digital fulfillment of rituals for pilgrims and donors, allowing them to submit requests for sacrifices and charities and authorize the Ehsan platform for timely delivery to those in need.
India Today
20-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Pro-Pak content, encrypted chats: Haryana 'spy' YouTuber faces tough questioning
Haryana-based YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, 33, who runs the popular YouTube channel 'Travel with JO', is under intense questioning by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), Intelligence Bureau (IB), and military intelligence after her arrest on espionage arrested Jyoti on May 16 from New Aggarsain Extension in Hisar, booking her under the Official Secrets Act and the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act. She is one of 12 individuals recently arrested across Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh as part of a crackdown on a suspected Pakistan-linked spy network operating in northern OF QUESTIONINGIndia Today TV has accessed details of Jyoti Malhotra's interrogation, now entering its fourth day. Despite multiple sessions with Haryana Police, NIA, IB, and military intelligence officials, the YouTuber has largely refused to cooperate, asserting her right to freedom of speech. Her custody is set to expire on areas of investigation focus on:2023 Pakistan visit: Officials are reportedly probing who initiated contact for her trip to Pakistan during Vaisakhi 2023, and whether a man named Harkirat Singh acted as a facilitator. Authorities are scrutinising discrepancies between her stated purpose and the footage she with Ehsan Dar (alias Danish): Investigators are determining when Jyoti met Ehsan, a Pakistani official linked to the Pakistan High Commission, and whether this was before or after her visa was denied in 2023. They want to know if she was aware of his official role and maintained contact even after he was declared persona non grata. Authorities are examining if Ehsan or his associates offered support such as visa assistance, funds, content ideas, or equipment, and whether any grooming or influence took overstay and content direction: Questions focus on why Jyoti extended her visa in 2024 for over a month, whether this was accidental or deliberate, and who directed the tone and messaging of her videos perceived as video controversy: Officials demanded explanations for her video, blaming Indian security forces despite contradictory facts, including the source of her Pakistani contacts: Authorities are investigating if Jyoti met others besides Ehsan from the Pakistani side, the nature and duration of such contacts, and whether she communicated with them after incidents such as the Pahalgam chats and digital propaganda: Interrogators are reviewing encrypted chats found on her devices, the identity of her main contacts, and the use of secure communication tools such as Signal, Telegram, VPNs, or TOR. They are probing whether she received digital instructions, used foreign SIM cards, or had her devices modified under foreign international travel: Her travels to China, Dubai, Bangladesh, and Bhutan are also under scrutiny, with officials questioning if external financial or logistical assistance was and border site footage: The investigation included queries about any instructions to collect footage or information from sensitive sites like Kartarpur or and intent: Authorities are also pressing Jyoti to clarify whether she accepts any responsibility or views herself as a scapegoat in a larger Reel
India Today
19-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Exclusive: From Vaisakhi in Pak to espionage: How Jyoti Malhotra became a security threat
What began as travel vlogging under the garb of a spiritual journey to the holy sites of Sikhism has spiralled into a troubling case of digital warfare and espionage. Jyoti Malhotra, who first visited Pakistan in 2023 during the 324th Vaisakhi Festival, is now under investigation by Indian intelligence agencies for allegedly aiding cross-border influence to exclusive investigation documents seen by India Today TV, Jyoti Malhotra's participation in the religious trip was first facilitated by Harkirat Singh, a key coordinator known for taking Sikh jathas (pilgrim groups) to Pakistan via the official Singh, who has organised several such pilgrimages, particularly around Vaisakhi - a major Sikh religious festival - is now under scrutiny for allegedly introducing Jyoti Malhotra and others to individuals in the Pakistan establishment. When Jyoti Malhotra failed to get clearance for the Vaisakhi trip in 2023, she was allegedly introduced to Ehsan alias TRIPS AND FIRST CONNECTIONEach year, thousands of Sikh pilgrims travel to Pakistan's holy sites - Nankana Sahib, Kartarpur Sahib, Panja Sahib and Gurdwara Dera Sahib in Lahore - through an arrangement between the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) and Pakistan's Evacuee Trust Property was during the preparation for one such journey that Jyoti Malhotra first met Ehsan alias Danish, a Pakistani High Commission official later declared persona non grata by India on May second visit to the 325th Vaisakhi Festival in April 2024 triggered further concern. Not only did she return to Pakistan, but she also overstayed by more than a month - from April 17 to May 25. Investigators believe this period marked her deeper involvement in a Pakistani influence network operated through diplomatic and digital PILGRIMAGE TO PROPAGANDA WARIntelligence inputs suggest Jyoti Malhotra, who runs a travel-focused YouTube channel, became a part of a covert influence campaign that involved portraying Pakistan in a highly positive light. Her videos praising Pakistan's hospitality, infrastructure and culture were seen as components of a modern psychological warfare strategy - an attempt to shape public opinion through soft curated narratives deliberately downplayed geopolitical tensions and were aimed at building sympathy for Pakistan, particularly among India's digital youngsters. Experts believe such content is part of a broader disinformation tactic used in modern hybrid EXTENSION-TURNED-TRAPJyoti Malhotra's attempt to secure a visa extension for one of her Pakistan trips became the turning point. Intelligence sources confirm that Harkirat Singh introduced her to Ehsan alias Danish, a mid-level official at the Pakistan High Commission in officially named Ehsan Dar, was operating under diplomatic cover but was suspected by Indian agencies of acting as an ISI intelligence coordinator. His role: identifying and cultivating 'soft targets' - individuals with social reach or influence - to embed in strategic information IS EHSAN DAR?advertisementEhsan Dar was posted as consular and cultural staff at the Pakistan High Commission. Internal surveillance flagged his consistent interactions with influencers, journalists and YouTubers. His method relied on visa help, cultural liaisons or interviews to develop rapport and gain was expelled on May 13, declared persona non grata for engaging in activities "incompatible with his diplomatic status" - a term typically used for MALHOTRA: A SOFT TARGETRaised by her father as a single parent, Jyoti Malhotra did various small jobs in Delhi until she lost her employment during the Covid-19 pandemic. She then started a vlogging channel, which gained this period, she came into contact with Ehsan, who initially offered small perks and support and what now appears to be strategic subsequent trips and growing digital footprint showed signs of influence. Investigators say Ehsan and his team suggested content ideas and messaging, guiding her toward topics that subtly criticised Indian policies while glorifying Pakistan. Her tone shifted from travel enthusiasm to a more ideological narrative, aligning closely with Pakistani PAHALGAM VIDEO: A CASE STUDY IN INFO WARFAREAmong the digital evidence, one particular video is under close examination. Uploaded after the Pahalgam terror attack, Jyoti Malhotra's video pinned the blame on Indian security agencies, ignoring mounting evidence pointing to cross-border terror believe that this video exemplified modern information warfare. By redirecting blame internally, such narratives erode public trust in national Jyoti Malhotra's case, the video was being treated not as poor judgment, but as part of a structured disinformation strategy and will likely serve as key case evidence.A WIDENING NETFollowing her extended stay in Pakistan, Jyoti Malhotra visited several other countries - China, Nepal, Bangladesh, the UAE, Thailand, Indonesia, and Bhutan, according to an Intelligence Bureau (IB) report accessed by India Today TV. Each of these trips is now being reviewed in light of her links to Ehsan and her digital messaging visit to Kashmir in November 2024 also drew attention. Her final recorded Pakistan trip took place in March 2025, just two months before Ehsan was have seized her digital devices, uncovering encrypted chats, coordination cues, and content aligning with Pakistani narratives. Her case is now being studied as a template of modern influence BIGGER PICTUREJyoti Malhotra's story has become a cautionary tale in the era of digital espionage. With influencers, vloggers and journalists increasingly shaping public opinion, intelligence agencies are shifting focus to the soft-power battleground of online case highlights how modern-day espionage no longer depends solely on stolen documents or secret cameras. It now unfolds on YouTube thumbnails and Instagram Watch IN THIS STORY#Pakistan
News18
26-04-2025
- News18
Crackdown After Pahalgam Attack: Houses Of Wanted Terrorists Demolished In Pulwama, Tral, Shopian
Last Updated: After 26 people were killed in the Baisaran terror attack, security forces demolished the houses of key suspects, including wanted terrorist Ehsan Ul Haq's Pulwama home Blue shards of glass strewn across the ground greet visitors entering the bylane of Murran in Pulwama, where the house of wanted terrorist Ehsan Ul Haq now lies demolished 200 metres inside. According to locals, Indian Army personnel in 20 vehicles arrived on Friday evening and carried out a controlled explosion to demolish the house. 'The entire lane was emptied. All of us were moved out. Their work went on for hours. At around 10:30, the house was brought down and the army left an hour later," a neighbour, who did not wish to be identified, told CNN-News18. Neighbours said Ehsan's parents, his brother, and sister-in-law were residing in the Pulwama house, while Ehsan himself has been missing for the past two years. The family left when the forces arrived, locals said. The demolition caused damage to 10–15 houses in the vicinity, with some homes suffering complete damage and others left with broken glass panes and windows. Udarshe Thokar's house, located adjacent to the Haq household, suffered cracks in the front portion due to the demolition. Thokar's family told CNN-News18 that his son's wedding is due in 10 days. A group of women were heard wailing over the losses suffered. 'We are also paying the price for something we had no role in," a local said. Agencies suspect Ehsan was among the local terrorists who assisted Pakistani terrorists Hashim Musa and Ali Talha, alias Ali Bhai, in executing the Baisaran terror attack. Musa and Talha, both Lashkar terrorists, carry a police-announced reward of Rs 20 lakh each. The Baisaran attack involved terrorists targeting civilians and security forces in the popular tourist meadow area of Baisaran, heightening concerns over the security situation in the Valley. Similar action was taken against other wanted terror suspects. In Monghama, Tral, the house of Asif Sheikh, believed to be a local Lashkar commander and previously wanted in the Sunjwan terror attack, was demolished on Friday morning. Adil Guree, another suspect from Bijbehara, believed to have conducted reconnaissance of the meadow before the Baisaran attack, also had his family house demolished. Late on Friday night, action was taken against the houses of Shabir Ahmad Kuttay in Chotipora, Shopian, and Zakir Ganie in Kulgam. Both are wanted terror suspects. Pahalgam Killings At least 26 people were shot dead in the Baisaran meadow, a popular tourist site in Kashmir, in what was seen as one of the deadliest terror attacks in the region after the 2019 Pulwama bombing. Following the attack, India announced a raft of measures against Pakistan, including the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. New Delhi also announced the shutting down of the Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Attari, the suspension of the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme for Pakistani nationals, and the scaling down of top officials at the High Commission. Pakistan rejected India's move to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, warning that any attempt to halt the flow of water would be considered an 'act of war." It also threatened to suspend the 1972 Simla Agreement, which validates the Line of Control. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that terrorists would be pursued 'to the ends of the earth" as he assured that every terrorist and their backers would be 'identified, tracked, and punished." Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: April 26, 2025, 14:26 IST News india Crackdown After Pahalgam Attack: Houses Of Wanted Terrorists Demolished In Pulwama, Tral, Shopian
