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.

Six Are Missing After Cargo Ship Is Found Overturned Near Guam

Disasters

Six Missing After Cargo Ship Overturned in Super Typhoon Near Guam

Six individuals are missing after the cargo ship Mariana was found overturned near Guam following Super Typhoon SINKLAU.

Tahir Rihat April 19, 2026 3 min read

Opposition has committed a sin by opposing women reservation and they will be surely punished for this: PM Modi in address to nation

News

PM Modi Declares Opposition’s Stance on Women’s Reservation a ‘Sin’

PM Modi criticizes opposition for opposing women's reservation, calling it a 'sin' that will lead to electoral punishment.

Tahir Rihat April 19, 2026 4 min read

Kyiv Mass Shooting Kills 6 and Gunman Is Shot Dead After Taking Hostages in Grocery

Disasters

Kyiv Grocery Shooting Leaves 6 Dead, Gunman Eliminated After Hostage Standoff

Six people, including the gunman, died in Kyiv after a shooting spree and hostage situation in a supermarket.

Tahir Rihat April 18, 2026 4 min read

“Women’s Power Bill Could Not Pass In Parliament, I Apologize To All Mothers And Sisters”: PM Modi In Address To Nation

Politics

PM Modi Apologizes for Women’s Reservation Bill Failure, Blames Opposition

PM Modi apologizes to Indian women as Women's Reservation Bill fails in Lok Sabha, blaming opposition parties.

Tahir Rihat April 18, 2026 6 min read

Ships Attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Iran Declares Strict Control of Vital Shipping Route

International

Strait of Hormuz Becomes Flashpoint After Iran’s Conflicting Declarations

Iran's conflicting declarations on the Strait of Hormuz have injected new peril into global shipping lanes.

Tahir Rihat April 18, 2026 4 min read

Opposition ‘Crushed Women’s Dreams’ By Blocking Quota Bill: PM Modi

News

PM Modi Blames Opposition for Scuttling Women’s Reservation Bill

PM Modi criticizes opposition for blocking women's reservation bill, accusing them of crushing women's dreams and insulting the Constitution.

Tahir Rihat April 18, 2026 5 min read

News

Pope Francis Clarifies Remarks Amidst Misinterpretations Regarding Trump

Pope Francis clarifies that his recent remarks during his Africa trip were misinterpreted and not intended as criticism of President Trump.

Tahir Rihat April 18, 2026 4 min read

Every citizen of India is watching how dreams of our women have been crushed: PM Modi in address to nation

Journalism

PM Modi Highlights Impact on Women’s Aspirations in National Address

PM Modi stated that all citizens are observing how women's dreams are being crushed.

Tahir Rihat April 18, 2026 7 min read

More Displaced Lebanese Head Home as Cease-Fire Is Tested

Disasters

Lebanese Civilians Return Home Amid Fragile Cease-Fire

Displaced Lebanese are returning home as a fragile cease-fire holds, but tensions remain high with continued Israeli strikes and a UN peacekeeper killed.

Tahir Rihat April 18, 2026 5 min read