Author: Tahir Rihat

Tahir Rihat (also known as Tahir Bilal) is an independent journalist, activist, and digital media professional from the Chenab Valley of Jammu and Kashmir, India. He is best known for his work as the Online Editor at The Chenab Times.

US Withholding Iraq’s Own Oil Money Over Ties to Iran

Business

US Halts Dollar Shipments to Iraq Over Tehran Ties

US halts dollar shipments to Iraq's cash economy to pressure Baghdad over its ties to Iran.

Tahir Rihat April 23, 2026 5 min read

Taking Names Of Senior Politicians, Bureaucrats Doesn’t Absolve Yasin Malik: NIA To Delhi HC

Legal

NIA Counters Yasin Malik’s Claims in Delhi High Court Terror Funding Appeal

NIA tells Delhi High Court that Yasin Malik's naming of politicians doesn't negate his terror links.

Tahir Rihat April 23, 2026 4 min read

Pope Leo, Visiting African Prison, Urges Inmates to Find Hope Amid Despair

Legal

Pope Leo Visits Equatorial Guinea Prison, Offers Message of Hope to Inmates

Pope Leo visited an Equatorial Guinea prison, telling inmates their mistakes don't define them, offering hope and spiritual guidance.

Tahir Rihat April 23, 2026 4 min read

12th Class Summer Zone Results Declared, 89.79% Students Declared Qualified

Education

Jammu Division 12th Grade Results Show Significant Improvement, 89.79% Pass Rate

JKBOSE declares 12th Class Summer Zone results with an 89.79% pass rate, showing significant improvement and girls outperforming boys.

Tahir Rihat April 23, 2026 4 min read

Aging in Place: How Technology Might Help You Grow Old at Home

News

Tech Innovations Promise Enhanced Home-Based Care for Aging Population

Technology is increasingly enabling seniors to live independently at home, addressing care gaps and offering peace of mind.

Tahir Rihat April 23, 2026 5 min read

International

Malaysian Tour Leader Declares Kashmir ‘Safe and Very Peaceful’ for Tourists

Malaysian tour leader Mohammad Fadli assures the world that Kashmir, including Pahalgam, is safe and peaceful.

Tahir Rihat April 23, 2026 4 min read

Pakistani Officials Remain Hopeful About U.S.-Iran Talks

Conflict

Iran Seizes Vessels, Casting Shadow on Pakistan-Hosted US-Iran Talks

Iran's seizure of two cargo vessels in the Strait of Hormuz casts doubt on planned U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan.

Tahir Rihat April 22, 2026 5 min read

J&K | ‘Unemployed’ Lab Technician Seeks Sweeper Job At Former Workplace

Health

J&K Lab Tech Seeks Sweeper Role Amidst Growing Unemployment Crisis

A trained lab technician in J&K has applied for a sweeper job at his former workplace, highlighting the region's severe unemployment crisis.

Tahir Rihat April 22, 2026 5 min read

Strait of Hormuz Dangers Escalate as Iran Says It Seized 2 Cargo Ships

Culture

Iran Seizes Two Cargo Ships in Strait of Hormuz Amid Heightened Tensions

Iran has reportedly seized two cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional tensions just hours after a cease-fire extension was announced.

Tahir Rihat April 22, 2026 4 min read