Jakarta – Today, Sunday 21 December 2025, is the beginning of the month of Rajab 1447 Hijriah. This is one of the important periods in the Islamic calendar that Muslims look forward to. Many people want to know when the month of Rajab begins and ends for worship purposes and to mark time in the Hijri calendar. Information regarding the month of Rajab should be referred to the official Hijri calendar to avoid errors. The following is complete information regarding the schedule for the month of Rajab 2025 based on the Indonesian Hijri calendar published by the Director General of Islamic Guidance at the Ministry of Religion of the Republic of Indonesia. Scroll TO CONTINUE CONTENT Beginning of the month of Rajab 1447 H: December 21, 2025 With reference to the Indonesian Hijriah Calendar 1447-1448 Hijriah released by the Indonesian Ministry of Religion, the beginning of the month of Rajab 1447, Hijriah 21s coin on Sunday December 21 21s on Sunday December 21. with 1 Rajab 1447 Hijriah in the Islamic calendar. This information is listed in the official calendar which can be accessed via the Indonesian Ministry of Religion website. The initial determination of the month of Rajab is based on the reckoning system used by the government as a national reference for the Hijri calendar. End of the month of Rajab 1447 H: January 19, 2026 Referring to the Indonesian Hijriah calendar of the Indonesian Ministry of Religion, the month of Rajab 1447 Hijriah lasts for 30 days. The end of the month of Rajab will fall on Monday, January 19, 2026. This date coincides with 30 Rajab 1447 Hijriah. After that, Muslims will enter the month of Shaban 1447 Hijriah starting on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. This period is an important reference, especially for people planning sunnah worship in the month of Rajab. About the month of Rajab in the Hijri calendar The month of Rajab is the seventh month in the Hijri calendar and is one of the four haram months in Islam. The Hijri calendar itself is compiled based on the circulation of the moon and is the main reference in determining the time of worship for Muslims. The Indonesian Ministry of Religion regularly publishes the Indonesian Hijri Calendar to provide certainty about the schedule of the Islamic months, including Rajab, Shaban, Ramadan and Zulhijah. This calendar can be used as an official guide for people all over Indonesia. By understanding the position and duration of the month of Rajab 2025, Muslims are expected to prepare themselves to welcome the following months in the Hijri calendar in a more planned and timely manner. Also watch the video: 4 unique facts and history of the Hijri calendar (wia/imk)

Jakarta – The Golkar Party has completed the 1st National Leadership Assembly (Rapimnas) of 2025. A number of agreed points emerged, one of which related to regional head elections (Pilkada) by the DPRD and the formation of a Permanent Coalition. “The Golkar Party encourages the transformation of political cooperation patterns from merely tactical electoral coalitions to the formation of an ideological and strategic Permanent Coalition, based on a common platform and policy agenda,” Golkar chairman Bahlil Lahadalia said in a written statement, Sunday (21/12/2025). Bahlil explained the reason for forming a permanent coalition, namely to maintain the continuity of national development in the long term. Golkar wants political stability during the government process. Scroll to continue content “This Permanent Coalition was not only built to win the presidential election contest, but was institutionalized as a form of binding political cooperation in the parliament and government,” said Bahlil. “The aim is to ensure that every strategic government policy receives stable political support, accelerates the decision-making process and maintains the sustainability of national development in the long term. Political stability is the main prerequisite for sustainable development,” he continued. His party also proposed that the regional elections be held by the DPRD. The Golkar National Assembly also recommended improvements to the open proportional electoral system in the Republic of Indonesia. “The Golkar Party proposes Regional Chief Elections (Pilkada) through the Regional People’s Representative Council (DPRD) as a form of implementation of popular sovereignty, emphasizing public engagement and participation in the implementation process,” Bahlil said. “Regarding the implementation of elections, the Golkar Party recommends enhancements and improvements to the Open Proportional System by improving the technical aspects of implementation, administration and management to realize honest and fair elections,” he added. Golkar also recommends fiscal support to speed up the recovery and recovery process in Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra after the disaster. His party also supports the direction of Indonesia’s free and active foreign policy. “The Golkar Party especially gives its full appreciation and support to President Prabowo Subianto as the leader of the Islamic world to overcome the humanitarian crisis in Gaza for peace in the Middle East, especially Palestine and Israel, where Palestine is an independent and sovereign state,” he said. Also watch the video: Before Prabowo, Bahlil proposes to form a permanent coalition (dwr/imk)

Sniper of Godara-Boxer gang arrested in Gujarat, was wanted in Haryana. Updated: Mon, 22 Dec 2025 03:21 (IST) Gujarat ATS and Kutch East Police have arrested Vikas alias Golu Sheoran, a sniper of Rohit Godara-Naveen Boxer gang, from Raper. He is from Haryana’s Bhiwa …read more photo is used for presentation purposes. Digital Desk, New Delhi. A joint team of Gujarat ATS and Kutch East Police has arrested a sniper linked to the Rohit Godara-Naveen Boxer gang. An official said that Vikas alias Golu Sheoran, originally a resident of Kakroli in Haryana, was arrested from Rapar town in Kutch district based on information received about his activities and hideout. Remove Advertisement Read Only News ATS said that Sheoran is an active member of the Rohit Godara-Naveen Boxer gang. It is a criminal gang involved in many crimes in North India. He is involved in the murder of Rohtak resident Lavjeet, who was shot on September 4 in the court complex in Haryana’s Bhiwani city. Sheoran and his associates Ajay and Rohit shot from close range. What is the claim? The weapons used are alleged to have been supplied by Rohit Godara. A case of murder has been registered at a police station in Bhiwani against several members of the Rohit Godara-Naveen Boxer gang. After the incident, the accused went underground at the behest of the gang leaders. Hiding in Rapar. The police also detained Kali Garg. Police also detained Dinkesh alias Kali Garg, resident of Rapar along with Sheoran. Sheoran and Garg are said to have been handed over to Haryana STF for further investigation and legal action.

Center seeks report on death of elephants on railway tracks in Assam: Bhupendra Yadav Updated: Mon, 22 Dec 2025 03:13 (IST) Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav said the Center has sought a report on the death of seven elephants after they were hit by a train in Assam’s Hojai district. He … read more Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav. (File Photo) State Bureau, Kolkata. Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav on Sunday said the Center had sought a report on the death of seven elephants after they were hit by a train in Assam’s Hojai district a day earlier. Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupendra also said that all states have been asked to keep an eye on the movement of elephants along the railways. These instructions were given while talking to reporters after the meeting of ‘Project Elephant’ and National Tiger Conservation Authority in Sunderbans, Bengal, he said that railway officials have been told to coordinate with the forest departments of the states regarding the movement of elephants along the tracks. Coordination between loco pilots (train drivers) and forest officials is necessary. Remove Advertisement Only Read News Seven elephants killed Seven elephants are known to have died and one injured when a herd of elephants was hit by the Sairang-New Delhi Rajdhani Express train in the early hours of Saturday in Hojai district. At this time five carriages and engine of the train also derailed. The minister said that the district magistrates have also been asked to keep the forest department informed about the movement of elephants on the highways.

The glow of Christmas increased in the churches of Moradabad, special worship and echo of carols. Special worship on Sunday, carols and based on the life of Lord Jesus Christ … read more Jagran Correspondent, Moradabad. As Christmas approaches, the atmosphere of joy and devotion in the churches of the city has intensified. Special services were organized on the Sunday before Christmas, while dramatization of programs based on the life and messages of Lord Jesus Christ were also presented. There were morning and evening prayers, carols and religious presentations in churches. Remove Advertisement Read Only News Senior Pastor Brajesh Menchal conducted special worship at Philip Church located in Pilikothi. He asked to accept the message of love, service and humanity of Lord Jesus Christ in life. In the evening, a group of young people sang carols that filled the church grounds with devotion and joy. The youth took the responsibility of decorating the church and completed the Christmas preparations. A large number of devotees participated in the morning worship at the Jordan Bias Church of Parker Inter College. Junior Pastor Rohit Massey led the worship. Gave the message connecting the life of Lord Jesus Christ with spirituality and social concerns. Said that the life of Lord Jesus teaches sacrifice, love and compassion, which must be taken into society. A special cantata program was organized that evening at the Philip Methodist Church. During this time, on the occasion of Christmas, the youth presented a theatrical adaptation of incidents related to the life of Lord Jesus Christ. Along with the performance, the presentation of carol songs left the attendees emotional. The entire program was conducted by Pastor Brajesh Menchal. Apart from this, there are also prayer meetings at Old Methodist Church, Anthony Church, The Salvation Church, St. Paul Church and Dong Church arranged. Pastor Dravin Massey offered prayers at the Old Methodist Church and Daniel Massey offered prayers at the Dong Church. Decoration preparations are in full swing in all the churches. Churches decorated with lights, flowers and Christmas trees spread the message of Christmas happiness in the city.

Remove Advertisement Read Only News Railways will increase the fare on Moradabad-Lucknow route, but these passengers will get the benefit. Moradabad to Delhi (170 km) and Dehradun (1 …read more Jagran Correspondent, Moradabad. The fare rationalization implemented by the Railways from December 26 will have limited impact on the passengers of Moradabad section. According to the Railways, there will be no increase in the fare of ordinary class up to 215 km of the passengers’ direction will be available after the direct journey of the passengers. Delhi and Dehradun Remove Advertisement Read only the news The distance from Moradabad to Delhi is about 170 km and The distance from Dehradun is about 330 kilometers from Moradabad walk for 215 km along with this there will be no increase in monthly season ticket (MST) fares.

Digital Desk, New Delhi. A case has been registered against four persons in Maharashtra’s Thane district for setting up fake GST-registered companies and claiming input tax credit (ITC) of over Rs 22.06 crore. Based on a complaint filed by an official of the State Goods and Services Tax (SGST) department, the Kalyan police on Thursday registered a case against Dynamic Enterprises owner Nikhil Gaikwad, Noor Mohammad Wasim Pinjari, Navnath Sukharya Gharat and Sarfaraz and a few others, police said on Sunday. “Between April and August this year, the accused prepared false documents for a company and submitted this false information to the government to obtain a registration certificate under the GST Act,” said an MFC police station officer. The accused allegedly created eight fake companies and was successful in claiming ITC of Rs 22.06 crore, the officer said. No arrests made in the case The accused have been booked under sections of organized crime (Section 111), criminal breach of trust (Section 316), fraud (Section 318), and dishonest or fraudulent removal or concealment of property (Section 320). A case has also been registered under relevant sections of the Maharashtra Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, but no arrest has been made yet.

Updated: Mon, 22 Dec 2025 02:46 (IST) Electricity theft worth Rs 22.72 crore was detected from January to August 2024 in Moradabad zone. The department has taken action against irregularities like Katiya connection and overloading … read more Jagran Correspondent, Moradabad. The figures of electricity theft in the Moradabad zone are alarming. In the year 2024, within seven months from January to August, electricity theft worth Rs 22.72 crore was detected in the Moradabad zone. In the special campaign of the Electricity Department, irregularities reported by the consumers of category Kiya connection, overloading etc. committed is brought to light. The department not only imposed the fine, but also strictures and legal action. Remove Advertisement Only Read News Theft of 454.4 crore units has come to light at zone level. Let us tell you that 3317.56 crore units of electricity have been received. In which electricity bills of Rs 2863.16 crore were collected. Vigilance raids will also be increased. Besides, a special campaign will also be launched for densely populated areas. What do departmental figures say? According to departmental data, more cases of electricity theft were found in Moradabad, Rampur and Sambhal of Moradabad zone. Electricity theft worth over Rs 10 crore was detected in Moradabad alone. There have been cases of illegal connections, tampering with meters and use of electricity by laying direct lines in urban areas as well as in rural areas. Electricity theft worth around Rs 7 crore was recorded in Rampur. Here, there were more cases of domestic consumers and commercial establishments using electricity by bypassing the meter. Along with imposing fines in these cases, the department has also registered an FIR against the concerned consumers. The situation of electricity theft has also become serious in Sambhal. Electricity theft worth more than Rs 5 crore was detected here in a period of seven months. According to Electricity Department officials, thousands of connections were checked during the campaign, in which a large number of consumers were found violating the rules. In many cases, power supply was disconnected on the spot, while in serious cases, FIRs were filed. Electricity theft not only causes huge loss of income but also places additional burden on honest consumers. The campaign will be intensified in the coming days. We will identify sensitive areas and conduct regular checks there. Ashok Kumar Chaurasia, Chief Engineer

James Ransone, known for roles in ‘The Wire’ and ‘It Chapter Two’, has built a legacy through intense performances and openness about his struggles with abuse and addiction. He is survived by his wife and son, who left a significant impact on film and television. James Ransone died by suicide at the age of 46. James Ransone’s death has prompted many to look back on a life and career marked by striking screen work and a rare openness about personal trauma. When the late actor James Ransone spoke about his childhood sexual abuse Long before his performances in ‘The Wire’ or ‘It Chapter Two’ reached a global audience, Ransone carried experiences that he would not speak about publicly until much later in his life. In 2021, Ransone revealed that he was a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. He made the revelation in a lengthy Instagram post addressed directly to his alleged abuser, a former tutor named Timothy Rualo. Ransone said the abuse happened repeatedly in 1992 at his family’s home in Phoenix, Maryland, when he was 12 years old. “We did very little math,” Ransone wrote. “The strongest memory I have of the abuse was washing blood and feces from my sheets after you left. I remember doing this as a 12-year-old because I was too ashamed to tell anyone.” In the same post, Ransone linked the trauma to years of addiction and self-destructive behavior. He said the abuse fueled a “lifetime of shame and embarrassment” and contributed to alcoholism and heroin use that dominated much of his early adulthood. According to reports by The Baltimore Sun, Ransone told Baltimore County police about the allegations in March 2020, but prosecutors later declined to pursue charges. Ransone has previously spoken about addiction and recovery in interviews, most notably in a 2016 profile with Interview Magazine. In that conversation, he candidly reflected on getting sober at the age of 27, after years of heroin use, and addressed misconceptions about his turning point. “People think I got sober working on ‘Generation Kill.’ I didn’t,” he said. “I got sober six or seven months before that … I remember going to Africa and I was going to be there for almost a year. I was number two on the call sheet and I was like, ‘I think somebody made a mistake. It’s too much responsibility for me.'” James Ransone’s famous projects. That struggle and recovery ran parallel to a career that brought him lasting recognition. Born in Baltimore, Ransone became widely known for playing Chester “Ziggy” Sobotka in the second season of HBO’s “The Wire,” a role that captured the volatility and vulnerability of a young man lost in the city’s port underworld. The show remains one of the series’ most talked about character arcs. He later reunited with HBO in the Iraq War miniseries ‘Generation Kill’, where he played Corporal Josh Ray Person, and appeared in other notable television projects, including ‘Treme and Bosch’. On film, Ransone has built a reputation as a compelling character actor, with roles in ‘Sinister’, ‘Sinister 2’, ‘Tangerine’ and ‘The Black Phone’. He reached a mainstream audience in 2019 as the adult Eddie Kaspbrak in ‘It Chapter Two’, part of the ensemble that confronts childhood fears in Stephen King’s horror epic. Across genres, Ransone was known for bringing intensity and emotional honesty to his characters, often drawing on lived experience to deepen his performances. His willingness to speak publicly about abuse and addiction added another dimension to his legacy, offering insight into the resilience behind the work audiences saw on screen. James Ransone is survived by his wife, Jamie McPhee, and their son. Get latest real-time updates Stay updated with latest trends, India, world and US news. Business NewsNewsUs NewsJames Ransone’s 2021 childhood sexual abuse revelation resurfaces after ‘The Wire’ actor’s death More

The Kansas City Chiefs’ quarterback woes deepened Sunday (Dec. 21) when Gardner Minshew left the NFL Week 16 game against the Tennessee Titans with a left knee injury. Third-string quarterback Chris Oladokun entered the contest, marking a sudden shift in the team’s offensive leadership. How the injury happened Gardner Minshew, who started in place of the injured Patrick Mahomes, suffered the knee problem early in the game. On the third play of the game, Gardner Minshew scrambled before going down to the turf with what appeared to be a non-contact injury. He clutched his left knee immediately after the play and limped off the field. Although he tried to stay in the game, his impaired footwork affected his throwing as he managed to complete only three of his eight pass attempts for 15 yards. Minshew walked to the locker room unaided, but was soon ruled out for the rest of the game. Chris Oladokun takes over With Minshew sidelined, Chris Oladokun stepped in as the active back. The former seventh-round pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2022 has spent much of his career on the Chiefs’ practice squad. Oladokun, who was elevated to the active roster earlier this week, made his most important NFL appearance yet.